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MEDITERRANEAN EDITION
2019
WELCOME CHAMPAGNE 5
SPARKLING 9
OLD WORLD
Last year saw VSF reach a landmark 25 years of successfully ROSE 10
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CHAMPAGNE
One of the most northern wine producing regions in the world, Champagne is located 90 miles north-
east of Paris with 34,000 hectares of vines. Surrounding the Champagne hubs of Epernay and Reims, the
region produces around a million bottles of Champagne a day.
A technique said to have been invented by Dom Pérignon in 1688, Champagne is made using the traditional
method whereby a second fermentation is induced in the bottle, producing CO2 which becomes trapped,
resulting in a sparkling wine. Champagne style wines are now replicated all over the world.
These premium wines are usually made from a blend of grapes: Chardonnay to add fruit and elegance; the red
grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, for body and backbone.
CHAMPAGNE
BILLECART-SALMON
Still family run, the small house of Billecart-Salmon offers a range of black-grape-dominated
Champagnes with bright, complex fruit flavours resulting from a long, slow, cool fermentation
process. Particularly well known for its elegant Rosé, Billecart-Salmon is a Champagne house for wine
lovers: many who discover it drink few other Champagnes thereafter.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV €32.00
Billecart-Salmon Billecart-Salmon Brut Vintage 2007/8 €54.00
Brut Rosé
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV €51.00
NV
93pts
The Wine Advocate
BOLLINGER
Bollinger has been making classic, Pinot-dominated Champagnes with great ageing potential and
“Pale yet intense pink in color, the complexity since 1829. The house style is deliberately oxidative with much of the wine (all of the
Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Rosé is pure,
fresh and intense on the nose, with
vintage and reserve wines, and a high proportion of Special Cuvée) being fermented in old oak
lovely raspberry aromas, refreshing barrels, resulting in rich toast, apple and spice flavours. A proportion of the reserve wines are aged in
citrus zest flavors and great definition. magnums under cork keeping the aromas and flavours fresh and helping to make Special Cuvée one
On the palate this is a pure, light and of the most complex Non-Vintage Champagnes around.
vinous rosé with great finesse and a
long, well-structured and even juicy
finish. Fabulous.” Bollinger Special Cuvée NV €41.00
Bollinger La Grande Année 2004 €110.00
Bollinger La Grande Année 2005 €94.00
Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 €90.00
Bollinger La Grande Année 2008 €99.00
Bollinger Rosé NV €53.00
Bollinger Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2007 €125.00
La Grande Année
2007
94+pts ARMAND DE BRIGNAC
The Wine Advocate
Armand de Brignac is a range of prestige cuvée Champagnes produced since 2006 by the Cattier
family who have been making wine for over 250 years. Colloquially know as ‘Ace of Spades’ after
“The wine displays a very clear, fine the label design on the distinctive metal-covered bottles, this Champagne is a blend of 3 different
and complex bouquet of ripe (apricot)
fruits and pink grapefruit along with vintages. It is soft and fruity in style with added complexity from the dosage, the base wine for which
chalky, toasty and almond/nougat is aged for one year in new French oak.
notes. Highly elegant, fine and pure
but complex on the palate, this is a
full-bodied and well-structured Grande Armand de Brignac Brut Gold NV €255.00
Année with a long, intense yet dry,
salty, beautifully clear and cleansing Armand de Brignac Brut Blanc de Blancs NV €699.00
finish with lingering citrus flavors and a
persistent mineral structure.” Armand de Brignac Brut Rosé NV €415.00
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CHAMPAGNE
DELAMOTTE
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV €37.00
Food pairing suggestion
The ideal aperitif, or delicious served with oysters, grilled fish or fresh radishes served with salt.
DOM PERIGNON
Dom Pérignon Dom Pérignon, owned by Moët & Chandon, is an exclusively vintage prestige cuvée Champagne. It
2008 is made from roughly equal quantities (varying slightly according to the vintage) of Chardonnay and
98+pts Pinot Noir, grown only in the best vineyard sites in Champagne. During production, the wine sees
Vinous no oak and is protected from oxidation as much as possible making it one of Champagne’s most
reductive, minerally styles with an overarching elegance, harmony and completeness. It is one of the
most classic, famous, and eye-catching of all wines and consistently tastes as good as its reputation
“Lemon peel, white flowers, mint suggests it will.
and white pepper give the 2008 its
chiseled, bright profile. Several recent
bottles have all been magnificent. Dom Pérignon 2008 €149.00
What I admire most about the 2008
is the way it shows all the focus, Dom Pérignon 2009 €149.00
translucence and energy that is such a
signature of the year, and yet it is also Dom Pérignon P2 2000 €349.00
remarkably deep and vertical. In other
words, the 2008 is a Champagne that Dom Pérignon Rosé 2005 €322.00
plays in three dimensions.”
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2006 €315.00
CHARLES HEIDSIECK
Charles Heidsieck founded his eponymous Champagne house in 1851 at the age of 29. He is credited
with popularising Champagne in the United States where he became hugely popular and earned the
nickname ‘Champagne Charlie’. The consistent high quality of the wines means their range is one of
the most frequently awarded in Champagne.
Henriot
Brut Millésimé
2006 Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV €29.00
93pts Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV €39.00
Wine Spectator
“Seamlessly knit, with vibrant, citrusy
HENRIOT
acidity and a satiny, creamy mousse Founded in 1808, Henriot is one of the few remaining independent Champagne houses having been
layered with poached peach, pastry
cream, mineral and crushed hazelnut
owned and managed by the same family for more than eight generations. The Chardonnay-dominant
flavors that expand through the wines are fresh and elegant with a rich, toasty character from extended ageing on the lees (twice the
midpalate and the zesty, spiced finish.” legal requirement) and are exceptional value for money.
Henriot Brut Souverain NV €29.00
Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV €39.00
Henriot Blanc de Blancs 375ml NV €20.00
Henriot Brut Millésimé 05/06/08 €50.00
KRUG
Krug Vintage
2002 Krug is the only Champagne house to have created a prestige cuvée every year since it was founded
in 1843. The house’s flagship wine, Grande Cuvée, typically contains 35-50% reserve wines chosen
97+pts from an extensive library of 150 different wines across more than 10 vintages. With fermentation in
The Wine Advocate
neutral oak barrels and ageing on the lees well beyond the legal minimum, the wines have incredible
depth, richness and complexity and a unique personality all of their own.
“Opens with a generous, intense
yet fine and precise bouquet that
indicates great depth and elegance.
Krug Grande Cuvée NV €164.00
Red fruit flavors on the nose lead Krug Vintage 2002 €389.00
to a generously rich yet pure, highly
refined and elegant palate, with lots of Krug Clos de Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2002 €1,249.00
ripe cherry fruits and delicious yeasty
flavors. This is a highly complex and Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs 2000 €2,380.00
tensioned but beautifully balanced
2002 with a charming dosage that Krug Rosé NV €265.00
gives perfect roundness.”
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CHAMPAGNE
LAURENT-PERRIER
Chardonnay forms the core of most of Laurent-Perrier’s cuvées giving the wines a fresh, elegant style.
The exception to this is their Cuvée Rosé, for which the house is best known. Made from 100% Pinot
Noir, it is unusual in that it is made by the tricky ‘saignée’ method. This is the technique by which the
pink colour is obtained through maceration of the skins rather than the addition of red wine (the way
most rosé Champagnes are made) and gives Laurent-Perrier Rosé its remarkable flavour.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV €30.00
Laurent-Perrier
Grand Siècle Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle NV €118.00
NV Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV €59.00
92pts
Wine Spectator
MOET & CHANDON
“A sweet and subtle note of smoky Creating a true slice of Champagne, Moët & Chandon brings the characteristics of all three varieties,
toasted brioche underscores Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, into their blends. The wines are vinified non-oxidatively
the baked melon, kumquat and in stainless steel and undergo malolactic fermentation, giving them a soft, light, approachable style
ground ginger flavors of this vibrant with a universal appeal that has made Moët & Chandon the world’s most popular Champagne.
Champagne, with a fine,
lively mousse.”
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV €36.00
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 20cl NV €12.50
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial (demi-sec) NV €40.00
Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial (demi-sec) NV €48.00
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009/12 €51.00
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial NV €43.00
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial 20cl NV €15.00
Moët & Chandon Ice Rosé Impérial (demi-sec) NV €52.00
Moët & Chandon
Grand Vintage
2009 PERRIER-JOUET
94pts Perrier-Jouët is a prestigious Epernay-based producer, famous for its cuvée Belle Epoque, instantly
Wine Spectator recognisable by its distinctive anemone-adorned bottle. Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of
Cramant and Avize have the biggest influence on the house style which is one of lightness, elegance
and finesse, featuring floral aromas and a delicate creaminess.
“A sleek, creamy Champagne, with
an expressive range of toast, apricot,
candied Meyer lemon zest, cassis and Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV €35.00
pastry cream set in a tightly knit and
racy frame. This offers personality Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 €138.00
now, but the focus and concentration
recommends it to the cellar as well.”
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV €49.00
LOUIS ROEDERER
Most famous for their prestige cuvée Cristal which was first created in 1876 for the Tsar of Russia,
Alexander II, the house of Louis Roederer is known for the sheer quality and style of their wines across
the range. Roederer is the largest owner of organically-farmed (and increasingly, biodynamically-
farmed) vineyards in Champagne. The wines are distinguished by their superb balance, finesse and
elegance and their fine, creamy mousse.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV €36.00
Louis Roederer
Cristal Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature 2009 €59.00
2008 Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2010/11 €63.00
97+pts Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 €365.00
The Wine Advocate
Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 €249.00
Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 €175.00
“The 2008 Cristal opens bright, super
clear, fresh and pure on the exciting, Louis Roederer Brut Rosé 2012/13 €57.00
absolutely fascinating nose with its
fine, complex and elegant bouquet
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2008 €545.00
of gorgeously ripe and matured
fruits, brioche and chalk expressions. Food pairing suggestion
This is the finest you can get from Perfect with lobster, beluga caviar, seared salmon or smoked sea trout.
Champagne. The palate is pure, lean,
fresh and filigreed but concentrated,
highly complex, full of tension and
enormously vibrant.”
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CHAMPAGNE
RUINART
Ruinart is Champagne’s oldest house, with a history dating back to 1729. The Chardonnay grape is
at the heart of all Ruinart’s wines giving them freshness and bright fruit aromas. The wines, vinified
non-oxidatively in stainless steel, have a minerally character in youth, developing toasty, smoky
characteristics with bottle age.
Dom Ruinart R de Ruinart Brut NV €43.00
Blanc de Blancs
2006
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV €58.00
97+pts Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2006/7 €145.00
Vinous Ruinart Rosé NV €58.00
Dom Ruinart Rosé 2004 €196.00
“The 2006 Dom Ruinart Blanc de
Blancs Brut is simply fabulous. In most
vintages, Dom Ruinart is a big, ample
Champagne that shows the structure SALON
of the Montagne de Reims Chardonnay
in the blend. The 2006 has plenty of Salon is a tiny house producing what connoisseurs consider to be the quintessential Blanc de Blancs.
textural resonance and richness, and In minuscule amounts (30,000 bottles a year, if at all) from over 35-year-old vines in Le Mesnil-sur-
yet I am also struck by its tension.” Oger (one of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs), Salon releases on average only about 3 times
a decade.
Salon “S” Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2006/7 €515.00
Food pairing suggestion
Try with aged comté or panfried foie gras, especially with a truffle jus.
Taittinger
Comtes de TAITTINGER
Champagne
In a beautiful twist on the norm, the Taittinger family bought back the Champagne House that bears
Blanc de Blancs
2006
their name from the demerger of a giant multinational in 2006, and the wines - always good - have been
on fine form ever since. The house style is one of elegance and clarity of fruit with a creamy texture.
97+pts
Vinous
Taittinger Brut Réserve NV €36.00
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006 €130.00
“The 2006 has been nothing short of
magnificent both times I have tasted Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2007 €115.00
it. Comtes de Champagne remains the
single best value (in relative terms) in Taittinger Prestige Rosé NV €47.00
tête de cuvée Champagne.”
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2006 €143.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT
Often considered the Champagne of the yachting fraternity, with its distinctive yellow-orange livery,
the ultra-consistent style of its Pinot-dominated wines is what has made Veuve Clicquot one of the
world’s most popular classic, dry Champagnes.
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV €39.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut 375ml NV €23.00
Veuve Clicquot
La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot Vintage 04/08/12 €54.00
Rosé
2006 Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old NV €67.00
95pts Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 €122.00
Wine Spectator
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé NV €47.00
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé 2006 €245.00
“Saffron and smoke notes waft from
the glass of this rich and creamy rosé
Champagne. The finely detailed bead
carries flavors of baked strawberry,
candied orange zest, toasted brioche
and pastry cream, while the firm
backbone of acidity imparts focus
through to the lasting finish.”
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SPARKLING
Sparkling wine is arguably the most technical style of wine in the world. Not only do these
wines have to undergo a first fermentation in order to make alcohol, but also a second
fermentation to produce the carbon dioxide giving the wine its fizz. This is done either in the
same way as Champagne, where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, or by using
the tank method where it takes place inside a sealed tank.
Produced all around the world, sparkling wine comes in a huge range of styles, from bone dry to
perfumed and floral.
FRANCE
Loire
Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut NV €15.00
Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV €15.00
ITALY
Franciacorta
Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige NV €30.00
Ca’del Bosco
Franciacorta Food pairing suggestion
Cuvée Prestige Delicious with tuna tataki or gravlax or simply on its own as an aperitif.
NV
91pts
The Wine Advocate Prosecco
Andreola Vigneto Dirupo Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry NV €17.00
“This is among Ca’ del Bosco’s most
affordable and accessible sparkling Bisol Crede Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut NV €18.00
wines. It offers steady consistency
year after year. I’ve always loved
Bisol Relio Rive di Guia Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut 2017/18 €23.00
the bouquet of this wine. It shows a
slightly spicy side that reminds me of
Christmas oranges nailed with cloves.
In the mouth, the wine is lean and
crisp with fine and persistent perlage.”
SPAIN
Penedès
Recaredo Terrers Cava Brut Nature 2012 €25.00
Bisol Crede
Prosecco di
Valdobbiadene Brut
NV
90pts
The Wine Advocate
“A delightfully sharp and delineated
wine with crisp citrus notes followed
by white peach, Granny Smith apple
and tangy lime. The wine refreshes
the palate just as soon as you take
your first sip. The mouthfeel is lean
and streamlined, with lots of spicy
bubbling on the close. You get
tremendous value here.”
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ROSE
Rosé is produced in a variety of styles around the world, although perhaps the best known are those from Provence. Not only is this
France’s oldest wine region, having been making wine for over 2,600 years, but it is also the only one to focus on rosé.
It even has a research institute dedicated to the style. Dry, crisp and refreshing, these wines are a blend of regional varieties such as Grenache,
Carignan and Syrah.
FRANCE
Loire
Domaine Fournier Les Belles Vignes Sancerre Rosé Sancerre 2016 €22.00
Rhône
Domaine de Mourchon Loubié Rosé Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret 2017/18 €13.00
La Mascaronne
Quat’saisons Rosé
2017
Provence
90pts
The Wine Advocate Barbeyrolles Rosé Pétale de Rose Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €26.00
Château La Coste Rosé Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2017/18 €17.00
“I was impressed by both of the La Château Hermitage Saint-Martin iKon Rosé Côtes de Provence 2018 €21.00
Mascaronne wines I tried, especially
the Fazioli red. The 2017 Cotes de Château Léoube Le Secret de Léoube Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €31.00
Provence Rose Quat’Saisons is also a
fine effort, balancing ripe notions of Château de Margüi Rosé Coteaux Varois en Provence 2017/18 €18.00
peach and melon and a plump mid-
palate with a crisp pineapple-zesty
La Mascaronne Quat’saisons Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €17.00
citrus finish.” Mira Luna Rosé Coteaux Varois en Provence 2018 €20.00
Miraval Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €20.00
Domaine PiqueRoque Rosé IGP Maures 2017/18 €7.00
Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé Côtes de Provence La Londe 2017/18 €21.00
Food pairing suggestion
A refreshing aperitif or delicious with simple summer salads or a mediterranean mezze board.
CHATEAU D’ESCLANS
Sacha Lichine’s exquisite rosés from Château d’Esclans are fast becoming regarded as the finest range
Château d’Esclans from Provence, if not in the world; a fitting testament to all the effort that has gone into the property’s
Garrus Rosé restoration, and the wines’ meticulous creation.
2016
94pts Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €19.00
Vinous
Château d’Esclans Rock Angel Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €29.00
“Rich yet almost shockingly lithe in
Château d’Esclans Les Clans Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €54.00
character, delivering strong, mineral- Château d’Esclans Garrus Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €110.00
driven finishing cut and a lingering
suggestion of candied flowers. This
wine really transcends the category of
pink wine and it resembles a serious
white Burgundy, perhaps a Meursault,
in terms of body and texture.”
10CHATEAU MINUTY
Château Minuty has been run by the Matton-Farnet family since 1936 and was one of only 23 estates
in Provence to be awarded Cru Classé status in 1955. The vineyards on the slopes of Gassin and
Ramatuelle, overlooking the bay of St Tropez, are farmed sustainably using no herbicides or pesticides,
and only organic fertilisers.
Minuty M Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €15.00
Domaines Ott Minuty Prestige Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €20.00
Rosé
2017 Château Minuty Rose et Or Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €29.00
93pts Château Minuty Rose et Or Magnum Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €64.00
Vinous
Minuty 281 Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €55.00
“A complex bouquet displays ripe,
mineral-accented red berries, citrus
fruits, nectarine and pungent flowers,
MIRABEAU EN PROVENCE
along with a subtle and exotic touch Following their dream to make wine, husband and wife team Stephen and Jeanny moved to
of honey. Offers palate-coating Provence with their young family from London in 2009. Since then they have gone on to make rosés
strawberry liqueur, blood orange
and lavender flavors that unfold and
which have captured the attention of wine critics the world over.
deepen steadily on the back half.
The pit fruit quality sneaks back in “Elegant, lively, silky and pure, it’s a classy and perfectly balanced rosé that’s about as good as
on an impressively long, penetrating Provençal rosés can get.”
finish that shows excellent clarity and
powerful mineral thrust.” Robert Parker
Mirabeau Classic Rosé Côtes de Provence 2018 €14.00
Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €17.00
DOMAINES OTT
“A” Rosato The quintessential Provence rosé, Domaines Ott, with its instantly-recognisable bottle, is often
Aldobrandesca simply a must-have, and for good reason. The wines are made from estate-grown grapes which are
Antinori rigorously sorted (in a tricky vintage, only half of the usual quantity may be produced) to ensure the
2016 exceptional high quality for which they are known remains consistent from year to year.
90pts
Vinous
Domaines Ott Rosé Bandol / Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €25.00
BY.OTT Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017/18 €13.00
“Bright dark pink. Lovely, with very
delicate aromas and flavors of spicy
red berries, quinine, cinnamon and
violet. Fresh, juicy and smooth, with
a lively long finish and a very clean, ITALY
slightly tannic mouthfeel. This is a
brand new wine from Antinori, that
“A” Rosato Aldobrandesca Antinori Toscana 2016/17 €44.00
is made with Aleatico, the lovely Alois Lageder Lagrein Rosé Alto Adige 2017/18 €15.00
aromatic red grape that is very much
at home on the Tuscan coast.”
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FRANCE
France produces 7-8 billion bottles of wine every year, second only to Italy in terms of
volume. A key part of French culture, with 27 billion hectolitres being drunk in France
annually, wine is produced throughout the country in every style.
France’s long-standing wine heritage gave birth to the appellation system, designed
to preserve regional wine styles, which has been emulated all over Europe.
France is also the source of many international grape varieties such as Cabernet
Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
CHAMPAGNE
Paris ALSACE
CHABLIS
LOIRE
BURGUNDY
BEAUJOLAIS
BORDEAUX
RHONE
PROVENCE
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
CORSICA
13FRANCE WHITE ALSACE
Protected by the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is one of the driest regions in France and due
to its northern latitude has very long hours of sunshine during the growing season. This
helps to ripen the grapes and produce some of the world’s finest white wines.
The wines from Alsace are produced from noble varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewurztraminer and unlike elsewhere in France, here, the name of the grape must appear on the
label. The best vineyard sites have been given Grand Cru status.
ALSACE
Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence Domaine Weinbach 2017 €42.00
Riesling Grand Cru Food pairing suggestion
Schlossberg Cuvée
One of the best wines to serve with exotic flavours, such as flavoursome thai and asian dishes.
Sainte Catherine
Domaine Weinbach
2016
Pinot Gris Réserve Particulière Domaine Weinbach 2016 €28.00
92pts
Wine Spectator Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine Domaine Weinbach 2014/16 €58.00
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine Domaine Weinbach 2017 €75.00
“Broad and creamy flavors of Jonagold
apple, orchard blossom, peach skin
and ground ginger are set in a lithe
and elegant frame, enlivened by a laser
beam of acidity and an underpinning
of spicy mineral.”
14FRANCE WHITE LOIRE
Located between the centre and north of France, the Loire valley stretches 600 miles east to west
and accounts for 8% of the country’s vineyards including the famous appellations of Sancerre,
Pouilly-Fumé, Muscadet and Vouvray. Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are situated at the far eastern end of
the Loire valley and arguably produce the world’s greatest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre
also produces high quality reds and rosés from Pinot Noir.
The Loire is considered to be France’s most diverse wine region given the different climates and soil types
such a large region offers, and as such, produces wines in every style.
LOIRE
Carisannes Sauvignon Blanc H. Brochard 2016/18 €8.00
Muscadet
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie Langlois-Chateau 2017 €12.00
Saumur
Saumur Vieilles Vignes Langlois-Chateau 2014/15 €24.00
Vouvray
Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Domaine Huet (sec) 2016 €24.00
Vouvray Sec Vouvray Le Mont Domaine Huet (demi-sec) 2015 €38.00
Le Haut-Lieu
Domaine Huet Food pairing suggestion
2016 Incredibly food friendly - try with crab dishes, sushi or a light and fruity pork dish.
90pts
The Wine Advocate
Menetou-Salon
Menetou-Salon Côtes de Morogues Domaine Fournier 2015/16 €19.00
“From the nine-hectare original
vineyard of the Huet family, the 2016
Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec shows a
citrus color followed by an intense,
fresh and chalky-mineral bouquet with
Sancerre
lemon and some blossom aromas. Sancerre Classique H. Brochard 2017/18 €18.00
This is a medium-bodied, round,
elegant, remarkably lush and delicate Sancerre Château de Fontaine-Audon Langlois-Chateau 2016/17 €22.00
Chenin Blanc from calcareous
clay soils.” Sancerre Clos du Roy Pascal Jolivet 16/17/18 €30.00
Sancerre Sauvage Pascal Jolivet 2016/17 €49.00
Sancerre Comte Lafond 2017/18 €22.00
Sancerre Grande Cuvée Comte Lafond 2015/16 €33.00
Sancerre Haut de la Poussie 2014 €43.00
Food pairing suggestion
Delicious with grilled white fish, goat’s cheese and light salads.
Sancerre
Clos du Roy
Pascal Jolivet
2016 Pouilly Fumé
92pts Pouilly Fumé Classique H. Brochard 2016/17 €18.00
Wine Spectator
Pouilly Fumé Vieilles Vignes H. Brochard 2015/16 €24.00
Pouilly Fumé Silex Didier Dagueneau 2014 €190.00
“Lovely talc, sweet pea, mâche and
chive notes stream through, backed Pouilly Fumé Silex Didier Dagueneau 2015 €210.00
by a bracing, flint-edged finish. This
is steely and pure, textbook Sancerre
Pouilly Fumé Ladoucette 2017/18 €25.00
that can handle a little cellaring.” Pouilly Fumé Baron de L 12/14/15 €59.00
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Burgundy, or Bourgogne, is the source of the most majestic Grand Cru and
Premier Cru wines in the world. The polar opposite of Bordeaux with its grand
Châteaux, this is a complex region of smallholders with over 3,000 vineyard
owners. 15 million cases are produced annually from 100 different appellations
spanning 26,000 hectares.
With reds made from Pinot Noir and whites from Chardonnay, these wines are
not only long lived, but are also some of the most exceptional on the market.
CHABLIS
COTES DE NUITS
Vougeot
Aloxe-Corton
The region is split into 5 sub-regions: COTES DE BEAUNE
Beaune
CHABLIS Meursault
COTE DE NUITS Chassagne-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet
COTE DE BEAUNE
COTE CHALONNAISE
MACONNAIS
The most significant of these
for the production of white wines:
CHABLIS
COTE DE BEAUNE
MACONNAIS
MACONNAIS
Pouilly-Fuissé
Mâcon
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CHABLIS
A very well-known name in the world of wine, Chablis is a northern region of 4,900ha
celebrated for producing Chardonnays which are austere in character and display steely,
fresh minerality. There are 40 vineyards which are classified as Premier Cru, and 7 Grand
Cru vineyards which overlook the town of Chablis and the River Serein.
Chablis Champs Royaux William Fèvre 2017 €20.00
Chablis Butteaux
Chablis Louis Jadot 2016/17 €22.00
François Raveneau Chablis J. Moreau & Fils 2016/17 €24.00
2011
93pts
Vinous Chablis Montée de Tonnerre La Chablisienne 1er Cru 2016/17 €35.00
Chablis 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2017 €38.00
“The 2011 Chablis Butteaux is subtle, Chablis Vaillons Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2016/17 €40.00
gracious and utterly impeccable in its
elegance. All the elements are simply Chablis Montmains William Fèvre 1er Cru 2017 €34.00
in the right place. Articulate, energetic Chablis Fourchaume William Fèvre 1er Cru 2015/16 €43.00
and nuanced, the 2011 captures all
the qualities of this 1er Cru site, in Chablis Fourchaume J. Moreau & Fils 1er Cru 2016/17 €40.00
miniature.”
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2009 €295.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2011 €325.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2013 €339.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2015 €355.00
Chablis Grenouilles Château Grenouilles La Chablisienne Grand Cru 2013/15 €72.00
Chablis Vaudésir Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 12/14/15 €76.00
Chablis Bougros William Fèvre Grand Cru 2015/16 €69.00
Chablis Vaudésir
Louis Jadot Chablis Preuses William Fèvre Grand Cru 2016 €86.00
2015
Chablis Vaudésir Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015/16 €89.00
93pts
Vinous Chablis Valmur J. Moreau & Fils Grand Cru 2012/15 €63.00
Food pairing suggestion
Perfect with steamed lobster, seared scallops or salmon terrine.
“A well-defined and quite complex
bouquet, with scents of yellow plum,
jasmine, flint and a touch of spice. The
palate is well defined with a viscous
opening, quite tropical in style but
BOURGOGNE
redeemed by a lovely thread of acidity Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines Jean-Claude Boisset 2015 €18.00
and compelling purity on the finish.
This is far superior to many Vaudésir Bourgogne Blanc Couvent des Jacobins Louis Jadot 2016/17 €18.00
that I tasted, demonstrating persistency Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée Oligocène Patrick Javillier 2015/16 €36.00
and class from start to finish.”
COTE DE NUITS
Vougeot
Vougeot le Clos Blanc de Vougeot Domaine de la Vougeraie 1er Cru 2015 €125.00
Corton-
Charlemagne
Domaine Bonneau
du Martray
COTE DE BEAUNE
2011
Aloxe-Corton
93pts Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2011 €249.00
The Wine Advocate
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2013 €259.00
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2015 €285.00
“A mineral-driven bouquet – linear
and taut, with slate and granite Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2016 €329.00
aromas gradually unfurling in the
glass. The palate is clean and fresh Corton-Charlemagne Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 11/13/15 €169.00
with supremely well-judged acidity.
Touches of apricot and mango lie Corton-Charlemagne Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 13/14/15 €198.00
in the background with the citrus
element playing the main role.”
Corton-Charlemagne Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013/14 €182.00
Food pairing suggestion
Try with foie gras or roasted chicken in a rich sauce, equally lovely with blue cheese.
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Pernand-Vergelesses
Pernand-Vergelesses Les Combottes Louis Jadot 2015/16 €40.00
Meursault Cuvée
Tête de Murger
Beaune
Patrick Javillier Beaune du Château 1er Cru Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2015/16 €36.00
2015
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 10/15/16 €159.00
92pts
Vinous
Meursault
“Bright, light yellow. Sexy scents of Meursault Bouchard Père & Fils 2015/16 €43.00
white peach, orange oil and subtle
spices. Supple and creamy but also Meursault Joseph Drouhin 13/14/16 €65.00
fresh and firm, displaying a pliant,
open-knit texture for the year but also Meursault Louis Jadot 2015 €64.00
lovely freshness to its white peach
fruit. Really spreads out on the back Meursault Clos du Cromin Patrick Javillier 2015/16 €66.00
half, finishing with building, palate-
saturating length. This is wonderfully Meursault Cuvée Tête de Murger Patrick Javillier 2014/15 €108.00
expressive today but there’s more
to come.”
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2011 €239.00
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2012 €244.00
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2013 €235.00
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2015 €249.00
Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2015/16 €84.00
Meursault Charmes
Domaine Comtes Meursault Charmes Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2016 €110.00
Lafon
2014
Meursault Charmes Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2009 €290.00
95pts Meursault Charmes Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2011 €295.00
The Wine Advocate Meursault Charmes Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2013 €295.00
Meursault Charmes Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2014 €325.00
“Subtle reduction on the nose with
scents of dried quince complementing
Meursault Porusots Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2011/12 €285.00
the citrus fruit, walnut and smoke Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €199.00
aromas. The palate is well balanced
with fine delineation, harmonious with Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €205.00
notes of tangerine and orange zest, the
oak nicely integrated with appreciable Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €219.00
weight on the finish. Very fine, very
sophisticated.” Food pairing suggestion
Wonderful with panfried fish or creamy chicken dishes, especially when mushrooms are involved.
Puligny-Montrachet
Puligny-Montrachet Jean-Marc Boillot 2016/17 €72.00
Puligny-Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils 2016 €50.00
Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet Joseph Drouhin 14/15/16 €76.00
Les Combettes
Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet Louis Jadot 2015/16 €77.00
2013
Puligny-Montrachet Etienne Sauzet 2014/15 €99.00
92-94pts
The Wine Advocate
Puligny-Montrachet Champs Canet Jean-Marc Boillot 1er Cru 2013/16 €94.00
“A gorgeous bouquet in the making Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2015/16 €110.00
with orange peel, tangerine and tinned
peach scents all beautifully defined. Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2014/15 €98.00
The palate is very well balanced, one
of Jadot’s most harmonious and Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013/14 €136.00
engaging Puligny Premier Crus this
year. It gathers momentum in the
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013/15 €104.00
mouth and reveals compelling spicy Puligny-Montrachet Folatières Etienne Sauzet 1er Cru 2014 €239.00
notes toward the finish.”
Puligny-Montrachet Folatières Etienne Sauzet 1er Cru 2015 €249.00
Food pairing suggestion
Works as beautifully with meaty fish and shellfish as it does with mushroom risotto.
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DOMAINE LEFLAIVE
Domaine Leflaive is currently crafting what are undoubtedly some of the greatest Chardonnay wines
on earth. Production is tiny, demand is stratospheric and prices are deservedly high (and rising). The
Puligny-Montrachet land is farmed entirely biodynamically which eliminates all chemical intervention. The concentration
Le Clavoillon achieved in the wines is quite remarkable.
Domaine Leflaive
2012
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €335.00
94pts
Wine Spectator Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €245.00
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2012 €259.00
“A classy white, creamy in texture Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €245.00
and racy, featuring lemon, apple,
hazelnut, nut oil and mineral aromas
and flavors. Intense and airy at once,
building to a long aftertaste of citrus
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 1999 €390.00
and mineral. The oak lends the right Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2005 €395.00
amount of support and never gets in
the way.” Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2006 €290.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €465.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €349.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 1996 €390.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2004 €395.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2008 €385.00
Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2009 €390.00
Les Folatières
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €390.00
2010
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €395.00
94pts
Vinous Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2012 €385.00
“Bright yellow. Aromas of pineapple, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2001 €369.00
mirabelle and soft herbs, plus a whiff
of silex-like minerality. Round, rich and Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2009 €449.00
voluminous, with intense mid-palate
fruit and lovely perfume. Finishes long Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €390.00
and aromatic, with superb mineral lift.
Wonderfully palate-staining 2010 white
Burgundy.”
Chassagne-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Amiot Guy & Fils 2016/17 €60.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Louis Jadot 2015/16 €71.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Joseph Drouhin 2015/16 €72.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers Domaine Amiot Guy & Fils 1er Cru 13/14/15 €78.00
Morgeot Laguiche
Joseph Drouhin
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2013/16 €139.00
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets Jean-Marc Pillot 1er Cru 2017 €103.00
92+pts Food pairing suggestion
The Wine Advocate Perfect served with scallops in a white sauce, grilled langoustines or ripe cheeses.
“Bright, pale yellow, with a faint
green tinge. Inviting perfume of
peach, pear and white flowers.
Impeccably balanced, fully ripe wine
with harmonious acidity giving the
stone and orchard fruit flavors a light
touch. Finishes with a firm stony
underpinning. A delicious, penetrating
wine with class and aging potential.”
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Montrachet
Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €365.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €410.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015/16 €460.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2009 €690.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2010 €790.00
Bâtard-Montrachet
Louis Jadot Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2011 €660.00
2009 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2015 €720.00
95pts
The Wine Advocate
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2004 €345.00
“Jadot’s 2009 Batard-Montrachet
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2006 €365.00
is rich, layered, sensual and totally Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2008 €365.00
beguiling. Slate, smoke and crushed
rocks are some of the notes that Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €390.00
develop in the glass, adding
complexity to the highly expressive, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2005 €690.00
nuanced fruit.”
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2007 €560.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2008 €555.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2010 €690.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2012 €690.00
Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2007 €385.00
Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2009 €410.00
Chevalier- Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €445.00
Montrachet
La Cabotte Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €395.00
Bouchard Père & Fils
Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €590.00
2009
Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2005 €990.00
94pts
Vinous Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2009 €790.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2013 €785.00
“Bright pale yellow. Steely aromas Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2015 €925.00
of apple, minerals and warm stone.
Voluminous and powerful, with fat Chevalier-Montrachet Etienne Sauzet Grand Cru 2013 €685.00
flavors of pear, menthol, crushed stone
and iodine. Most impressive today on
the very long, broad aftertaste, which
saturates the palate with lemon and Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2009 €595.00
crushed stone. This boasts the sheer
size and scale of a Montrachet.” Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2011 €595.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2006 €715.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2014 €789.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2015 €795.00
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €590.00
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2012 €599.00
Pouilly-Fuissé
Clos des Prouges
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €610.00
Domaine Ferret
2016
92pts MACONNAIS
The Wine Advocate
Mâcon
“Bursting with aromas of spring
Mâcon-Solutré Domaine Ferret 2016 €22.00
flowers, orange zest, peaches and
fresh pastry. On the palate, it’s full-
bodied, ample and rich, with succulent
balancing acids and a long, Pouilly-Fuissé
fragrant finish.”
Pouilly-Fuissé Vignes Romanes Bouchard Père & Fils 2016/17 €25.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Joseph Drouhin 2017 €33.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Clos des Prouges Domaine Ferret 2015/16 €46.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Terroir Domaine Luquet Depuis 1878 2016/17 €20.00
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BORDEAUX
The original home of Sauvignon Blanc, white wines are produced in Bordeaux from
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Many of these are inexpensive dry whites
from regions such as Entre-Deux-Mers and Graves, however there are also some
Château Laville
outstanding producers making complex and age-worthy examples that are highly
Haut-Brion Blanc sought-after.
2006
98pts
The Wine Advocate Château de Fieuzal Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2010/12 €77.00
Château Roquefort Blanc 2015/16 €9.00
“An absolutely staggering vintage
for this historic and tiny estate, this Château Latour Martillac Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2014 €52.00
2006 has a huge nose of tropical Château Laville Haut-Brion Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2006 €490.00
fruit, including pineapple, as well as
a liqueur of minerality, with quince, Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2014 €155.00
white citrus, and a hint of subtle toast.
Full-bodied, with huge concentration, Food pairing suggestion
an almost flinty mouthfeel, zesty Ideal with lightly dressed crab, tuna tartare or creamy asparagus risotto.
acidity, and a monster finish, this is
a prodigious Laville Haut-Brion that
needs about 10 years of cellaring and
should last 30 or more years.” AILE D’ARGENT BLANC DE MOUTON ROTHSCHILD
Château Mouton Rothschild’s white wine is an exercise in just how good white Bordeaux can be, and
something of a bargain when you consider how much the red wines fetch. Absurdly rare and even
more absurdly delicious.
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2004 €119.00
Aile d’Argent Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2007 €125.00
Bordeaux Blanc de
Mouton Rothschild
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2009 €132.00
2009 Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2011 €145.00
93pts
The Wine Advocate
RHONE
“An abundance of marmalade notes Condrieu Invitare M. Chapoutier 2016 €54.00
intermixed with waxy lemon butter
are all present in this honeyed, crisp, Hermitage Blanc Chante-Alouette M. Chapoutier 2015 €77.00
refreshing wine, which has loads
of personality.” Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Château Mont-Redon 2017/18 €36.00
Food pairing suggestion
Fantasic with asian cuisine, roast turbot and white meats such as veal.
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SOUTHERN FRANCE
With over 3,000 hours of sunlight a year and constant breezes and mistral winds keeping
the risk of fungal disease at a minimum, the south of France is an ideal region for
viticulture. A mixture of both local and international grapes is grown here, producing
wines in a variety of styles.
Domaines Ott
Blanc de Blancs
2016
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
92pts
Wine Spectator
Domaine Les Roques Blanc JM Boillot IGP Pays d’Oc 2014/16 €11.50
Domaine La Gravette Sauvignon Blanc IGP Pays d’Oc 2016/17 €5.50
“Very pure, with a precise and racy Domaine La Gravette Chardonnay IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 €5.50
beam of honeysuckle, white peach,
verbena and yellow apple fruit notes Hegarty Les Nonnes Blanc Minervois 2014 €18.00
streaming through, all carried by a
light quinine thread that adds length
and tension through the finish.”
PROVENCE
Château de Bellet Cuvée Baron G Bellet 2016 €38.00
Bomont de Cormeil Viognier Coteaux de Verdon 2014/15 €20.00
Château Miraval Blanc Coteaux Varois en Provence 2016 €24.00
Domaines Ott Blanc de Blancs Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €23.00
Food pairing suggestion
Classic match with grilled fish and fish soups.
CORSICA
Clos Canarelli Blanc Corse Figari 2015/17 €37.00
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COTE DE NUITS
The Côte de Nuits is a 20km stretch forming the northern part of the Côte d’Or, Burgundy’s
‘golden slope’, and it is here that most of the world’s finest examples of Pinot Noir
are produced. Named after the region’s largest village, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 22 out of
Burgundy’s 23 red Grands Crus are located here, expressing a variety of styles. They tend
to be weightier and deeper coloured than the Pinots produced on the Côte de Beaune.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot and Nuits-Saints-Georges are known for their robust style of
wine, whilst Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée display finesse and elegance.
COTE DE BEAUNE
Despite the Côte de Beaune being well-known for its white wines, there is actually more red
wine produced in the region. The Pinot Noirs from this southern half of the Côte d’Or show
softness and finesse with the best examples coming from Beaune, Pommard and Volnay as
well as the exceptionally powerful Grand Cru of Corton.
Dijon
COTES DE NUITS
Gevrey-Chambertin
Morey-St-Denis
Chambolle-Musigny
Vosne-Romanée Vougeot
Nuits-St-Georges
Pernand-Vergelesses
Aloxe-Corton
Pommard Beaune
Volnay
COTES DE BEAUNE
Chassagne-Montrachet
23FRANCE RED BURGUNDY
BOURGOGNE
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Réserve Coteaux des Moines Bouchard Père & Fils 2015/16 €15.00
Bourgogne Rouge Laforêt Joseph Drouhin 2016/17 €22.00
COTE DE NUITS
Gevrey-Chambertin
Domaine de la Côte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain Louis Jadot 2014 €31.00
Vougeraie
2014
92pts Gevrey-Chambertin
Wine Spectator
Gevrey-Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils 2015/16 €45.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 2014 €63.00
“Cherry, currant and spice flavors
are the hallmarks of this dense red. Gevrey-Chambertin Louis Jadot 2013/14 €64.00
A mineral note adds interest as this
builds to a long, sinewy finish. Echoes Gevrey-Chambertin Domaine de la Vougeraie 2014 €60.00
fruit and spice details on the
long aftertaste.”
Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2015/16 €123.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013 €189.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2015 €215.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Les Poissenots Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013 €107.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos Prieur Rossignol-Trapet 1er Cru 2014 €92.00
Food pairing suggestion
Try with richly sauced dishes such as beef bourguignon or coq au vin.
Gevrey-Chambertin
Clos St Jacques
DOMAINE ARMAND ROUSSEAU
Armand Rousseau Armand Rousseau is at the very top of the Burgundy hierarchy along with Domaine de la Romanée-
2010 Conti, Comte Georges de Vogüé and the late Henri Jayer. The wines are nothing less than sensational
97pts examples of just how good Pinot Noir can actually be. Absurdly rare and expensive, but for a reason.
Vinous
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2008 €890.00
“From the very beginning, the 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2009 €950.00
Clos St. Jacques is a total stunner.
Deep and beautifully layered, with Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2010 €1,250.00
exquisite aromatics and tons of class,
the 2010 is one of the wines of the Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2011 €750.00
night. Sure, the 2010 will be even
better in a few years, or maybe even
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2013 €750.00
decades, but it is flat-out gorgeous Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2014 €890.00
today. What a wine!”
Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2013 €289.00
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €410.00
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €422.00
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €489.00
Charmes-Chambertin Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2013 €277.00
Chambertin
Clos de Bèze
Louis Jadot
2013
Morey-St-Denis
Clos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2014 €290.00
95+pts
Vinous Clos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2015 €310.00
Clos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2016 €330.00
“Liqueur-like ripeness of red berries, Food pairing suggestion
dried cherry, musky underbrush and
Wonderful served with roast guinea fowl or panfried duck.
minerals, with treble notes of dried
flowers and blood orange contributing
sexy lift. Large-scaled but remarkably
light on its feet. This baby is alive!”
Chambolle-Musigny
Chambolle-Musigny Bouchard Père & Fils 2013/14 €54.00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2015/16 €108.00
Bonnes Mares Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €440.00
24FRANCE RED BURGUNDY
DOMAINE COMTE GEORGES DE VOGUE
It would be difficult to rank the truly great producers of Burgundy, but it would be more difficult to
believe that Comte Georges de Vogüé would not feature in the top three list of every wine expert. With
just 12.5 hectares of vineyard, the domaine has been in the same family’s hands for over 500 years,
and now the 20th generation is at the helm.
Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2010 €350.00
Comte de Vogüé
2008 Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2011 €265.00
94pts Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2012 €259.00
The Wine Advocate Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2013 €265.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2014 €285.00
“The 2008 Chambolle-Musigny 1er
Cru (from young vines in Musigny)
is a powerful, inward wine. There
is lovely depth to the fruit, but the
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2008 €425.00
wine remains tightly coiled at this Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2011 €390.00
stage, even if occasional glimmers of
richness emerge over time. Cloves, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2012 €455.00
cinnamon and a host of other spiced
notes add complexity on the finish. Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2013 €390.00
This is another superb, textured wine
from de Vogue.” Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2014 €425.00
Vougeot
Clos Vougeot Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 13/14/15 €199.00
Vosne-Romanée / Flagey-Echézeaux
Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2008/12 €127.00
Clos Vougeot
Bouchard Père & Fils
2014
Echezeaux Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2014/15 €267.00
93pts
The Wine Advocate Echezeaux Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €244.00
Echezeaux Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €275.00
“A clean, subtle and well-defined
bouquet with attractive wild
strawberry, Morello and redcurrant
scents. The palate is medium-bodied
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI
with fine grain tannin. I appreciate the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, or DRC for short, is one of the world’s most legendary wine estates,
purity here, the balance and poise, the comprising some of the finest terroir on earth. Run by Aubert de Villaine, all 25ha of the domaine are
manner in which it gently fans out on
the finish. Excellent—this is another
Grands Crus, including two monopolies, and are farmed biodynamically. The resulting opulent and
impressive showing from Bouchard stylish wines are some of the most sought after and expensive in the world.
Père et Fils.”
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2009 €2,390.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2011 €2,090.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2012 €2,090.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2013 €2,120.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2014 €2,075.00
Echézeaux Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2015 €2,650.00
Domaine de la
Romanée-Conti
2011 Grands Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2010 €2,250.00
94pts
Vinous Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2006 €2,390.00
Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2007 €2,290.00
“Literally jumps from the glass with Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2008 €2,450.00
a heady melange of dark red fruit,
sweet floral notes and crushed rocks. Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2014 €2,350.00
Rich and explosive on the palate, yet
backed up with significant structure
and pure intensity, the 2011 is firing on La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2013 €3,450.00
all cylinders.”
La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2014 €3,550.00
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