CHAMPAGNE Champagne de Castelnau: 1. Champagne De Castelnau Brut N/V - France Champagne De Castelnau Rose N/V - France

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1 CHAMPAGNE Champagne de Castelnau: Located in the heart of Reims, Champagne de Castelnau dates back to 1916 when it was created in honour of the celebrated First World War veteran General de Castelnau. This multi award winning Champagne house is lead by Elisabeth Sarcelet, one of just a handful of female Chef de Caves in the region. 1. Champagne De Castelnau Brut N/V - France Lively but gentle with the stone fruit notes more clearly defined as hints of apricot, white peach and wild peaches. The spontaneity and charm of this Brut Champagne make it a natural temptation anytime, day or night Champagne De Castelnau Rose N/V - France Notes of sweets and crystallised fruits linger, lifted by a touch of eau-de-vie of cherries from the Pinot Noir as befits a true rosé Champagne De Castelnau Brut Reserve - France The initial aromas are intriguing as they show a complexity rarely present in a nonvintage Brut, which are lovely spicy, herbaceous tones of thyme and dried flowers. The palate is intense showing faintly honeyed notes of Gingerbread, almonds and hazelnuts blended with peach and ripe apricot. This award winning cuvée is best described as having the soul of a vintage wine in the body of a non-vintage Moet & Chandon Brut - France Still the best selling Non-Vintage Champagne in the UK, this classic blend boasts notes of green apple and citrus fruits Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose - France One of the best selling Rosé Champagnes in the world, soft strawberry fruit aromas, a soft biscuity mousse and a long finish

2 VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE 6. Champagne De Castelnau Vintage France Delicate notes of spice on the nose giving way to a richer, more generous and more voluptuous impression on the palate than expected, with hints of citrus, almond, and baked fruit. The structure is warm and open, with a nice, lifted, faintly toasty note on the finish. This strikingly elegant and refined example from the exceptional 2002 vintage demonstrates the true de Castelnau house style Dom Perignon - France Incredible smooth and creamy fruit with an elegance and finesse equalled by very few other Champagnes SPARKLING WINE 8. Cremant d Alsace Arthur Metz France Aged for twenty four months instead of the minimum of nine. This Cremant offers an elegant roundness with aromas of ripe peaches and apricots. A perfectly balanced acidity gives it great persistence Emotivo Sparkling Rose - Italy Packed full of fresh red berries a great dryer style fizz. Summer in a glass! Prosecco Emotivo - Italy This classic Prosecco has a bright straw colour with lively aromas of intense vine fruits. Naturally balanced and graceful

3 CONNOISSEURS LIST White 11. Meursault Villes Vignes Domaine Guy Bocard - Burgundy Guy Bocards motto is if you can taste the oak I ve used to much this is a rich tropical journey refined and elegant all the way Puligny Montrachet Domaine Jean Pascal - Burgundy Lightly oak retaining butterscotch and hazelnuts hints, finishes with complex flavours of brioche and cinnamon Pinot Gris Grand Cru Signature De Colmar - Alsace Pale yellow colour with golden glints. Subtle aromas of candied fruit, fine and complex. Elegant and very structured, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst is well-built, of a rich and wealthy balance, it goes on in a charm full silky final Pouilly Fume Fine Caillottes - Loire Straw coloured with golden highlights, an elegant nose opens up with floral notes, blossom and ripe apricots. Velvety smooth peach and pear fruits lead to a stunning spicy vanilla finish Astrolabe Estate Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough Picked in the cool evening to retain acidity and freshness. A fresh aroma of lemon grass and lime zest followed by mouth-watering citrus flavours Rose 16. Chateau Minuty M Provence Rose - Provence A lively and tasty wine that is enjoyable for its purity and finesse

4 Red 17. Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja - Rioja An outstanding mature Rioja, with hints of blackcurrant fruit on the nose and a wonderful rich vanilla oak character Amarone DOC Zeni - Italy This wine which boasts an ancient tradition, is still made in small quantities from the best red grapes of the Valpolicella district, picked and left to dry on rafters until late winter. The wine is full bodied and velvety smooth with complex aromas of violets, raspberries and mint blossom Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion Grand CRU - Bordeaux A colour of dark garnet red with subtle shades of Purple. The nose is complex and fruity with aromas of blackcurrants. The taste is supple and well balanced with undertones of liquorice and blackberries Chateauneuf Du Pape Domaine Du Grand Tinel - Rhone This famous wine is produced from 50 year old vines grown on pebble strewn slopes, to give rich and powerful aromas of wild herbs and cedar backed by bold flavours of cherry, strawberry and prune Geoff Merrill Cabernet Sauvignon G & W Coonawarra - Coonawarra The aroma shows intense varietal characters with subtle complex oak in the background. Wonderfully supple palate with excellent structure

5 WHITE WINE 22. Whistling Duck Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Australia This blend brings together the fragrant grassy notes of Sauvignon Blanc and the citrus tropical aromas of Semillon - the palate is soft and fresh with balanced acidity Gavi di Gavi Il Portino - Italy This wine is a wonderful reflection of the Cortese grape variety. It is fruity and aromatic with just a hint of mineral notes and a mouth watering citrus finish Riesling Arthur Metz - Alsace Aromas of orange, mandarin and mineral notes. Fresh and well-bodied. Goes perfectly with seafood Healy & Gray Pinot Grigio - Best of the World Crisp wine with fruity aromas and flavours of citrus and apple. With hints of pear and honeydew melon and a refreshing finish. 26. Chablis Victor Berard - Burgundy Bone dry white wine that has a full steely palate. A classic! Ca Bella Bianco Salento - Italy The bouquet has notes of wild flowers and banana. Dry and smooth on the palate. Great on its own

6 28. Healy & Gray Sauvignon Blanc - Best of the World This is a lively wine of clear, lemon green colour and a delicate nose of citrus fruit and mineral aromas. On the palate it displays plenty of green and citrus fruit, in particular green apple and lime flavours as well as some refined mineral notes. 29. Riebeek Cellars Chardonnay - South Africa Ripe fruit and citrus aromas follow through a smooth, elegant palate with a creamy lime aftertaste Healy & Gray Chardonnay - Best of the World A wine of pale gold colour and a fruity nose with pronounced peach and citrus aromas. This is a vivacious wine with complexity of citrus fruit and hints of lime, fig and flint that lingers with a slightly buttery aftertaste. 31. Fairfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough This luscious Sauvignon Blanc combines intense white peach and nectarine aromas with beautiful freshness to provide a full flavour and lingering finish Sancerre Domaine De Durand - Loire This wine is from a small producer who emphasis the quality. Flinty and fruity, a wonderful nose, with all the classic flavours that follow Healy & Gray Chenin Blanc - Best of the World Pale yellow in colour with a greenish tint. On the nose, lemon and lime aromas are abundant. A clean, lively wine with nuances of nutmeg and cloves. Well - balanced and elegant, but with weight and good structure.

7 ROSE 34. Ca Bella Rosato Salento - Italy This delicate wine is dry, smooth and fresh on the palate. An everyday drinking wine Healy & Gray Zinfandel Rose - Best of the World Bright salmon pink colour and fresh nose of raspberry and strawberry. On the palate juicy, yet elegant and refreshingly sparkling. Aromas of strawberry, watermelon and a touch of mint, the perfect summer wine. 36. Pinot Gris Rose Arthur Metz Roseal - Alsace A beautiful Salmon pink colour. Aromas of boiled sweets, pear, peach, citrus and strawberry. The palate is a fruity attack on the senses, truly delicious

8 RED WINE 37. Faustino Rivero Crianza - Rioja - Rioja This wine has matured in American oak casks for months and has spicy aromas with moderate tannins on the palate Healy & Gray Merlot - Best of the World This wine is of clear, purple colour and has a fine nose of red fruits, particularly strawberry. On the palate, there are flavours of strawberry and redcurrant, as well as hints of walnut and dark chocolate. It is a very harmonious, well-balanced wine. 39. Montepulciano D Abruzzo La Vigna Botter - Italy Intense ruby red in appearance showing violet highlights. Deliciously fruity aroma which continues through to the palate Whistling Duck Cabernet Merlot - Australia Lifted aromas of plum and fresh red berries. A vibrant wine hat perfectly balances tannic Cabernet with the softness of Merlot Healy & Gray Cabernet Sauvignon - Best of the World This Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep ruby red colour. Its aromas are reminiscent of ripe red summer fruits, laced with hints of strawberry jam, plum and subtle vanilla. On the palate, the wine is plump, concentrated, with beautifully balanced tannins and a pleasant medium finish. 42. Costalago I.G.T Rosso Veronese Ripasso - Italy This stunning wine from the Province of Verona has a floral fragrant aroma with notes of ripe fruit and a rich style, it has a soft yet persistent flavour

9 43. Chevalier Alexis Lichine Saint Emillion - Bordeaux Soft, rich plumy nose that shows a delicious ripe fruit on the palate. This wine has a deep colour and has a high percentage of Merlot that is ageing nicely Healy & Gray Shiraz - Best of the World This wine of intense purple colour boasts with spicy and fruity aromas. It offers fresh black pepper, ripe raspberry and cherry, hints of vanilla as well as truffle undertones. Full-bodied and ready to drink. 45. Riebeek Cellars Pinotage - South Africa The flavours of this unique wine are complex and exciting with ripe plum and fruitcake - beautifully integrated with subtle oak flavour Monterey Bay Zinfandel - California With each mouthful of this wine unfolds an abundance of dark fruits, a sprinkling of black pepper and a hint of vanilla. Sheer decadence in a glass Chianti Classico La Lellera Vicchiomaggio - Italy The Vicchiomaggio estate, with vineyards around the market town of Greve, makes typical vibrant Classico. Full bodied, with good fresh fruit and a touch of oak. Lovely stuff! Ca Bella Rosso Salento - Italy A deep ruby red colour, with an intense, characteristic bouquet with spicy notes Los Gansos Pinot Noir - Chile Aromas of berries, black cherries and sweet fruits mix with hints of toasty oak. Fine tannins give a rich texture in the mouth Chateauneuf Du Pape Beatrice Defresne - Rhone The warm climate and heat-retaining large rounded stones from this area ripen the grapes to a high degree of maturity, thus producing a full bodied, spicy, robust wine with a deep colour

10 DESSERT WINE 51. Muscat De Rivesaltes Chateau Montesquieu - France A perfumed aromatic dessert wine made from late picked Muscat grapes grown in the shadow of the shadow of the French Pyrenees. Beautiful and aromatic with a great balance of acidity HALF BOTTLES 52. Sancerre Domaine Melin Cherrier - Loire A crisp aromatic dry white wine Cotes Du Rhone Domaine De L Amandine - Rhone Warm spicy wine that has a soft peppery taste Moet & Chandon Brut - France Still the best selling Non-Vintage Champagne in the UK, this classic blend boasts notes of green apple and citrus fruits

Wines by the Glass. Champagne. Champagne de Castelnau: 3. Champagne De Castelnau Brut Reserve - France ml cl

Wines by the Glass. Champagne. Champagne de Castelnau: 3. Champagne De Castelnau Brut Reserve - France ml cl Wines by the Glass Champagne Champagne de Castelnau: Located in the heart of Reims, Champagne de Castelnau dates back to 1916 when it was created in honour of the celebrated First World War veteran General