SPARKLING. WHITE WINE & ROSÉ Chardonnay / The world s greatest white wine. Loire Valley & Loire Valley inspired. Riesling, Gruner Veltliner & related

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1 SPARKLING WHITE WINE & ROSÉ Chardonnay / The world s greatest white wine Burgundy, Jura, Australia & California Loire Valley & Loire Valley inspired Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc & beyond x Riesling, Gruner Veltliner & related Germany, Austria, Alsace, Italy, California & Australia Rhone Valley & Rhone Valley inspired Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne & friends Other white grapes, Aligote to Vermentino and beyond Rosé RED WINE Pinot Noir / The Heartbreak Grape Burgundy, Jura, California & Australia Beaujolais, Blaufrankisch, The Jura and other lighter reds Gamay,Trousseau, Blaufrankisch & similar Rhone Valley, Rhone Valley inspired and other full bodied reds France, Spain, Australia & California Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Merlot Bordeaux, Loire, California & Italy Nebbiolo & other Piedmont reds Barolo, Barbaresco & Dolcetto Sangiovese & other Italian grapes Tuscany, Puglia, Sagrantino, Sicily & others 1

2 Tempranillo & other Spanish grapes Rioja, Ribera Del Douro & friends DESSERT & FORTIFIED WINES Sauternes, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Tokaji & related Fortified HALF BOTTLES & MAGNUMS x 2

3 SPARKLING WINE Champagne Have you ever felt anything less than amazing after a glass or two of good Champagne? Here at Noble Rot we love drinking it whenever we can - not just celebrations - and are excited by the explosion of brilliant artisanal grower producers in the region. Here s a selection of some of our favourites, along with a few Grand Marques ( big brands ) too. Gaston Chiquet, 1er Cru Brut; Champagne, France NV 55 Dehours, Grand Reserve Brut; Champagne, France NV 57 Pierre Peters, Blanc de Blancs; Champagne, France NV 60 Dosnon, Recolte Noir Blanc de Noirs; Champagne, France NV 60 Marguet, Grand Cru Rosé; Champagne, France NV 61 Savart, l Accomplie ; Champagne, France NV 62 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve; Champagne, France NV 63 Pol Roger, White Foil ; Champagne, France NV 64 Taittinger, Brut Reserve; Champagne, France NV 64 J Lassaigne, Vignes de Montgueux ; Champagne, France NV 65 Gaston Chiquet, Special Club ; Champagne, France Emmanuel Brochet; Le Mont Benoit ; Champagne, France NV 68 Egly-Ouriet, Tradition Grand Cru; Champagne, France NV 75 Larmandier-Bernier, Terre de Vertus 1er Cru; Champagne, France Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé; Champagne, France NV 85 Taittinger, Vintage; Champagne, France Billecart-Salmon, Blanc de Blancs; Champagne, France NV 85 Prevost, La Closerie ; Champagne, France NV 99 Vouette & Sorbee, Saignee de Sorbee ; Champagne, France NV 110 Jacques Selosse, Les Carelles ; Champagne, France NV 200 Jacques Selosse, Le Bout du Clous ; Champagne, France NV 200 Jacques Selosse, Version Originale ; Champagne, France NV 222 England For years English sparkling wine has been regarded as a bit of a joke, so when two home-grown bubblies triumphed in our recent Champagne vs English sparkling blind tasting, a few eye-brows were raised. Try the winner Hambledon Classic Cuvée to find out if you agree with our judging panel of well-respected wine writers, chefs and sommeliers that the best English Sparklers are now a genuine alternative to Champagne. Hambledon, Classic Cuvee ; Hampshire, England NV 55 Wiston Estate, Blanc de Blancs; West Sussex, England Others Ca d'gal, Moscato d'asti; Veneto, Italy Casa Belfi, Prosecco Colfondo; Piedmont, Italy Graimenous, Cremant du Limoux; Languedoc, France Fritz Allendorf, Riesling Sekt Brut; Rheingau, Germany Deliance, Cremant de Bourgogne; Burgundy, France NV 46 Peillot, Bugey Montagnieu Method Tradition ; Savoie, France Peter Lauer, Riesling Cremant Brut; Mosel, Germany NV 51 3

4 Vincent Careme, Vouvray l Ancestrale; Loire, France Broc Cellars, Sparkling Cabernet Franc; California, USA Ca de Noci, Le Rose Malvasia Methode Ancestrale; Emilia-Romagna, Italy NV 60 Peter Lauer, Riesling Brut Reserve; Mosel, Germany

5 Chardonnay / The world s greatest whites Many people claim they don t like Chardonnay, but at Noble Rot we think that s a bit like saying you don t like chicken based on KFC, or disliking all music because of Robbie Williams Greatest Hits. Sure, the poor Chardonnay grape is routinely violated by all manner of un-scrupulous winemakers, but in the hands of Burgundy s top vignerons it is transformed into wines of incomparable beauty. Burgundy WHITE WINE Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Blanc Femelottes ; Burgundy, France Paul Pillot, Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France Pattes Loup, Chablis Vent d'age ; Burgundy, France A Jouveaux, Le Mont Vin de France (Macon); Burgundy, France Heretieres de Comte Lafon, Macon-Milly-Lamartine; Burgundy, France Laurent Tribut, Chablis; Burgundy, France Bret Brothers, Pouilly-Fuisse La Roche ; Burgundy, France A Jobard, Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France Pinson, Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume ; Burgundy, France Pierre Boisson (Boisson-Vadot), Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France E&E Vocoret, Chablis 1er Cru Les Butteaux ; Burgundy, France Patrick Piuze, Chablis 1er Cru Forets ; Burgundy, France Bachelet Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet; Burgundy, France Roulot, Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France Martelet-Cherisey, Meursault 1er Cru La Genelotte ; Burgundy, France V Dauvissat, Chablis 1er Cru Sechet ; Burgundy, France Martelet-Cherisey, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny ; Burgundy, France Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet; Burgundy, France Ramonet, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Canet ; Burgundy, France Raveneau, Chablis; Burgundy, France Boisson-Vadot, Meursault Grands Charrons ; Burgundy, France Patrick Piuze, Chablis Grand Cru Le Clos ; Burgundy, France Arnaud Ente, Meursault; Burgundy, France Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Foret ; Burgundy, France Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre ; Burgundy, France Roulot, Meursault Les Luchets ; Burgundy, France Comte Lafon, Meursault Clos de la Barre ; Burgundy, France Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux ; Burgundy, France Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux ; Burgundy, France Baron Thenard, Montrachet; Burgundy, France Others De Martino, Estate Chardonnay; Maipo, Chile Aviet, Melon a Que Rouge; Jura, France Macle, Cotes du Jura; Jura, France Le Chaix Vieux Bourg, Cotes du Jura Sous le Cerisier ; Jura, France Macle, Cotes du Jura Oxydatif ; Jura, France

6 Matthiasson, Linda Vista Chardonnay; California, USA JF Ganevat, Chardonnay Le Montceau ; Jura, France JF Ganevat, Chardonnay Florine ; Jura, France Heger, Chardonnay 1er Cru Winklerberg ; Baden, Germany Mac Forbes, Woori Yallock Chardonnay; Yarra Valley, Australia 62 Arnot Roberts, Trout Gulch Chardonnay; California, USA Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Chardonnay; California, USA Loire Valley & Loire Valley inspired From Nantes on the Atlantic coast to the world famous town of Sancerre 170 miles to the east, The Loire Valley makes dependably delicious white wines. Typically featuring mouth-watering acidity and lively, fresh aromas, these are highly drinkable whites that a match for a diverse array of foods. Luneau Papin, Folle Blanche; Loire, France Haut Fevrie, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Gras Moutons ; Loire, France Champalou, Vouvray Sec; Loire, France Pepiere, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Clos des Briords ; Loire, France Francois Chidaine, Montlouis Clos du Breuil ; Loire, France Thomas Labaille, Sancerre Monts Damnes ; Loire, France Terre de Gneiss, Muscadet Sevre et Maine; Loire, France Huet, Vouvray Clos du Bourg ; Loire, France Rene Mosse, Savinnieres Arena ; Loire, France Richard Leroy, Les Rouliers Chenin; Loire, France Alheit, Cartology ; Western Cape, South Africa Huet, Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec; Loire, France Huet, Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec; Loire, France F Cotat, Sancerre Mont Damnes ; Loire, France F Cotat, Sancerre Culs de Beaujeu ; Loire, France Huet, Vouvray Molleux Clos du Bourg Premiere Trie; Loire, France Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fume Silex ; Loire, France Riesling, Grüner Veltliner & related 100-years-ago German Rieslings were the most expensive wines on the planet. Thankfully they aren t so expensive today, and in many cases represent some of the best quality to price ratios around. Typically featuring aromas of slate, stones, citrus and even petrol, try a laserfocused Grosses Gewächs (German first growth) from a star estate like Weingut Keller or Donnhoff, or a broader, richer style from Alsace or Austria. For the ultimate expression, try a mature vintage of Trimbach s legendary Clos St Hune; Riesling doesn t get any better! PJ Kuhn, Riesling Trocken Jacobus ; Rheingau, Germany Albert Mann, Riesling; Alsace, France Maximin Grunhauser, Riesling Bruderberg ; Mosel, Germany Wittmann, Scheurebe; Rheinhessen, Germany F Becker, Weissburgunder Kalkstein ; Pfalz, Germany Fritz Allendorf, Roter Riesling Hasen Sprung ; Rheingau, Germany

7 Heymann Lowenstein, Riesling Schieferterrassen ; Mosel, Germany Van Volxem, Riesling Alte Reben ; Mosel, Germany Shafer-Frohlich, Vulkangestein Riesling Trocken; Nahe, Germany Shafer-Frohlich, Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Spatlese; Nahe, Germany Mac Forbes, Strathbogie Dry Riesling RS10 ; Yarra Valley, Australia Mac Forbes, Strathbogie Riesling RS29 ; Yarra Valley, Australia Jolie Laide, Pinot Gris; California, USA Donnhoff, Riesling Spatlase Norheimer Kirschheck ; Nahe, Germany Willi Schaefer, Riesling GG Graacher Himmelreich ; Mosel, Germany JJ Prum, Riesling Kabinett; Mosel, Germany Martin Muthenthaler, Riesling Bruck ; Wachau, Austria Emmerich Knoll, Gruner Veltliner Loibenberg ; Wachau, Austria Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden White; Burgenland, Austria Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden White II; Burgenland, Austria Claus Preisinger, Gruner Veltliner Edelgraben ; Burgenland, Austria Donnhoff, Felsenberg Felsenturmchen Riesling GG; Nahe, Germany Albert Boxler, Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg ; Alsace, France Albert Boxler, Riesling Grand Cru Brand ; Alsace, France Keller, Kirchspiel Westhofen Riesling GG; Rheinhessen, Germany Bassermann-Jordan, Jesuitengarten Riesling GG; Pfalz, Germany Clemens Strobl, Riesling Rosenberg ; Wagram, Austria Christian Tschida, Laissez Faire; Burgenland, Austria Schafer-Frohlich, Riesling Felsenberg Grand Cru; Nahe, Germany Trimbach, Riesling Clos St Hune ; Alsace, France Rhone Valley & Rhone Valley inspired Galevan, CdR Libre Expression ; S Rhone, France JM Boillot, Blanc Les Roques ; Languedoc, France F Villard, Viognier Les Contours de Deponcins ; N Rhone, France Andre Perret, St Joseph Blanc; N Rhone, France Dard & Ribo, St Joseph Blanc; N Rhone, France Andre Perret, Condrieu Coteau Chery ; N Rhone, France Domaine de Trevallon, Blanc; Provence, France Georges Vernay, Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon ; N Rhone, France JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France Other white grapes / Aligote to Vermentino and beyond Adega de Moncao; Vinho Verde, Portugal Lapeyre, Jurancon Sec; South West, France Lupin, Roussette de Savoie Frangy ; Savoie, France Gorrondona, Txakoli; Basque, Spain Chateau de la Negly, Brise Marine ; Languedoc, France Rafael Palacios, Louro ; Valdeorras, Spain Chateau Magneau, Blanc Cuvee Julien ; Bordeaux, France Suertes del Marques, Trenzado ; Tenerife, Spain

8 Denavolo, Dinavolino Bianco; Emilia Romagna, Italy Gauby, Calcinaires Blanc; Roussillon, France Marc Tempe, Pinot Blanc Zellenberg ; Alsace, France Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Blanco Gravonia ; Rioja, Spain d Angerville, Bourgogne Aligote; Burgundy, France Olivier Pithon, Cuvee Lais Blanc; Roussillon, France Vinci, Coyade ; Roussillon, France Lafarge, Bourgogne Aligote; Burgundy, France Filippi, Soave Monteseroni ; Veneto, Italy Filippi, Soave Vigne Della Bra ; Veneto, Italy Argyros, Estate Assyrtiko; Santorini, Greece Ardoisieres, St Pierre de Soucy Argile Blanc; Savoie, France Don Chisciotte, Fiano; Campania, Italy Filippi, Garganega Puro ; Veneto, Italy Forjas del Salnes, Finca Genoveva Blanco Leirana Albarino; Rias Baixas, Spain Cos, Pithos Bianco; Sicily, Italy Pietradolce, Archineri Etna Bianco; Sicily, Italy Ca de Noci, Notti di Luna ; Emilia-Romagna, Italy Suertes del Marques, Vidonia ; Tenerife, Spain Jolie Laide, Trousseau Gris; California, USA Lopez de Heredia, Tondonia 6 Ano ; Rioja, Spain MV (bottled 1979) 55 Le Soula, Blanc; Roussillon, France A&P Villaine, Aligote de Bouzeron; Burgundy, France Scholium Project, Steverjan ; California, USA Puffeney, Arbois Savagnin; Jura, France A&P Villaine, Aligote de Bouzeron; Burgundy, France Eugenio Rosi, Vallagarina Anisos ; Alto Adige, Italy Grange Paquenesses, Intime Conviction Savagnin; Jura, France Aviet, Reserve de Caveau Savagnin; Jura, France Phillipe Bornard, Savagnin Les Marnes ; Jura, France Roulot, Bourgogne Aligote; Burgundy, France Michael Wenzel, Furmint Vogelsang ; Neusiedl, Austria Filippi, Soave Vigne Della Bra ; Veneto, Italy Pieropan, Soave Calvarino ; Veneto, Italy Economou, Oikonomoy Thrapsathiri-Vilana; Crete, Greece Sadie, Kokerboom ; Swartland, South Africa Sadie, T Voetpad ; Swartland, South Africa Filippi, Soave Tardiva ; Veneto, Italy Scholium Project, The Prince In His Caves ; California, USA Scholium Project, Severita ; California, USA Mas de Daumas Gassac, Blanc; Languedoc, France JF Ganevat, Savagnin Les Chalasses Marnes ; Jura, France JF Ganevat, Savagnin Cuvee Prestige ; Jura, France Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Blanco Tondonia Gran Reserva; Rioja, Spain J Gravner, Breg ; Friuli, Italy Macle, Chateau Chalon; Jura, France

9 Rosé Triennes, Rose; Provence, France Maubenard, Bandol Rosé; Provence, France Clos des Lambrays, La Rosé du Clos ; Burgundy, France Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder Rosé; Ahr, Germany F Cotat, Sancerre Rosé; Loire, France Domaine Tempier Rosé, Bandol; Provence, France Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden Rosé; Burgenland, Austria

10 Pinot Noir / The Heartbreak Grape When it s on form, Burgundy is simply unbeatable. Stimulating the mind as well as the soul, although the complexity of vineyards, producers and culture in Pinot Noir s homeland can warrant serious contemplation, the region is more straightforward than many think. Aromatically less obviously fruit-dominated than many of the excellent Pinot Noirs being made in the New World today, once you have reveled in a top Burgundy s sublime symphony of brambles, berries and damp earth (sound enticing?), nothing else ever quite compares again. Burgundy RED WINE R Chevillon, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain; Burgundy, France Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe ; Burgundy, France Confuron-Gindre, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France JM Bouley, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France Forey, Bourgogne Pinot Noir; Burgundy, France Tollot Beaut, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France P&M Rion, Bourgogne Rouge Bons Batons ; Burgundy, France Comte Lafon, Monthelie Les Duresses ; Burgundy, France R Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France G Noellat, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France Dublere, Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Talmettes ; Burgundy, France G Barthod, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France Naudin-Ferrand, Bourgogne HCDN Orchis ; Burgundy, France Tollot Beaut, Chorey-les-Beaune; Burgundy, France Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France Mugneret Gibourg, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France Joseph Roty, Marsannay Les Ouzeloy ; Burgundy, France Naudin-Ferrand, Bourgogne HCDN Myosotis ; Burgundy, France Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru Grand Clos des Epenots ; Burgundy, France Confuron-Gindre, Nuits-St-Georges; Burgundy, France Groffier, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France Dublere, Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds ; Burgundy, France Dublere, Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds ; Burgundy, France Drouhin-Laroze, Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France JM Boillot, Pommard 1er Cru Saucilles ; Burgundy, France BL Glantenay, Volnay 1er Cru Santenots ; Burgundy, France Bachelet, Cote-de-Nuits Villages; Burgundy, France R Chevillon, Nuits-St-Georges Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France JM Boillot, Pommard 1er Cru Saucilles ; Burgundy, France Matrot, Blagny 1er Cru La Piece Sous Le Bois ; Burgundy, France Confuron-Cotetidot, Vosne-Romanee; Burgundy, France Geantet Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France JM Bouley, Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets ; Burgundy, France Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru Croix Noires ; Burgundy, France G Barthod, Chambolle-Musigny; Burgundy, France

11 Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin Combe aux Moines ; Burgundy, France Domaine de Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru Fremiers ; Burgundy, France de Montille, Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots ; Burgundy, France Geantet Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France H Gouges, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Pruliers ; Burgundy, France Amiot-Servelle, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Charmes ; Burgundy, France H Gouges, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Chaignots ; Burgundy, France Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur ; Burgundy, France D Bachelet, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France Marquis d Angerville, Pommard 1er Cru Combes Dessus ; Burgundy, France Pacalet, Beaune 1er cru Les Chouacheux ; Burgundy, France Leclerc, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines ; Burgundy, France Ponsot, Morey St Denis 1er Cru Cuvee les Alouettes ; Burgundy, France JF Mugnier, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale ; Burgundy, France JF Mugnier, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale ; Burgundy, France Dujac, Morey-St-Denis; Burgundy, France Confuron-Coteditot, Nuits St Georges; Burgundy, France Comte Georges de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny; Burgundy, France Dujac, Clos de la Roche; Burgundy, France A Rousseau, Ruchottes-Chambertin; Burgundy, France A Rousseau, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques ; Burgundy, France ,575 Others Jamsheed, Pepe le Pinot ; Yarra Valley, Australia Jackhammer, Pinot Noir; California, USA Shelter, Spatburgunder; Baden, Germany Freiderich Becker, Spatburgunder B ; Pfalz, Germany Storm, Vrede Pinot Noir; Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa Kutch, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir; California, USA Heger, Spatburgunder Mimus ; Baden, Germany Mac Forbes, Coldstream Pinot Noir; Yarra Valley, Australia Kutch, Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir; California, USA Hirsch, San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir; California, USA Domaine de la Cote, Bloom's Field Pinot Noir; California, USA Heger, Spatburgunder Ihringer Winklerberg Grand Cru; Baden, Germany Heger, Spatburgunder Achlarrer Schlossberg Grand Cru; Baden, Germany Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder Walporzheimer Krauterberg Grand Cru; Ahr, Germany

12 Beaujolais, Blaufrankisch, The Jura and other lighter reds We ve long celebrated the similarities between Austrian Blaufrankisch and Cru Beaujolais as both are juicy and thirst quenching with a genuine affinity for food. We also regularly enjoy drinking Trousseau and Ploussard, light-coloured unique reds from the Jura that perfectly express their alpine-influenced terroir. De Martino, Viejas Tinajas Cinsault; Maipo, Chile Claus Priesinger, Blaufrankisch Kalkstein ; Burgenland, Austria Umathum, Zweigelt; Burgenland, Austria Moric, Blaufrankisch; Burgenland, Austria Yvon Metras, Beaujolais Villages; Beaujolais, France Julien Sunier, Fleurie; Beaujolais, France JL Dutraive, Fleurie Clos de Grand Coeur ; Beaujolais, France Marcel Lapierre, Morgon; Beaujolais, France Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie Vendage Tardive ; Beaujolais, France Jean Foillard, Morgon Cote du Py ; Beajolais, France JL Dutraive, Fleurie Terroir Champagne ; Beaujolais, France Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie Griffe du Marquis ; Beaujolais, France JF Ganevat, Madelon ; Jura, France Yvon Metras, Fleurie; Beaujolais, France Claus Preisinger, St Laurent; Burgenland, Austria Markus Altenburger, Blaufrankisch; Oesterreich, Austria RPM, Gamay; California, USA Rhone Valley, Rhone Valley inspired and other full bodied reds Northern Rhone Whether it s complex, age-worthy wines from Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Cornas or intense early drinkers from Crozes-Hermitage and St Joseph, The Northern Rhone is at the top of Noble Rot s personal go to list. In youth these 100% Syrah wines smell of blackberries, black pepper, violets and graphite, whilst with age they often develop an appealing animal gaminess that s up there with the world s finest perfumes. Chanel can only dream about making a fragrance as beguiling as a mature Chave Hermitage. Domaine de Lises, Crozes Hermitage Equinoxe ; N Rhone, France Romaneaux-Destezet, Syrah; N Rhone, France Domaine du Colombier, Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Gaby ; Burgundy, France Domaine des Lises, Equis Crozes-Hermitage; N Rhone, France Jaboulet, Crozes-Hermitage; N Rhone, France JP Jamet, Cotes du Rhone; S Rhone, France Robert Michel, Cornas Cuvee des Coteaux ; N Rhone, France Gonon, St Joseph; N Rhone, France Romaneaux-Destezet, St Joseph St Epine ; N Rhone, France Clape, Cotes du Rhone; N Rhone, France Clape, Cotes du Rhone; N Rhone, France Clusel Roch, Cote-Rotie; N Rhone, France

13 Marc Sorrel, Hermitage; N Rhone, France Domaine du Coulet, Cornas Les Terrasses Du Serre ; N Rhone, France Domaine de l Hermite, Hermitage; N Rhone, France Domaine du Colombier, Hermitage; N Rhone, France H Sorrel, Hermitage; N Rhone, France Jaboulet, Hermitage La Chapelle ; N Rhone, France Jaboulet, Hermitage La Chapelle ; N Rhone, France Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Landonne ; N Rhone, France JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France A Clape, Cornas; N Rhone, France Noel Verset, Cornas; N Rhone, France JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France Southern Rhone Andezon, CdR Villages Sinargues; S Rhone, France Chateau d Aqueria, Lirac; S Rhone, France Domaine des Tours, Cotes du Rhone Reserve; S Rhone, France Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France Janasse, Vieilles Vignes CNDP; S Rhone, France Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France Pignan, CNDP; S Rhone, France Pignan, CNDP; S Rhone, France Chateau Rayas, CNDP; S Rhone, France ,050 Languedoc & Roussillon Noble Rot might never have existed had it not been for our love for the Languedoc s two finest cult domaines: Grange Des Peres and Peyre Rose. These are the kind of soulful southern French reds we love to drink with friends: full bodied, savoury and seasoned with hints of garrigue. Ollieux-Romanis, Corbieres Classique ; Languedoc, France Chateau Mignan, Minervois; Languedoc, France Terre Falmet, Mourvedre; Languedoc, France Matassa, Coume d'olla ; Roussillon, France Mas Coutelou, Vigne Haute ; Languedoc, France Clos du Rouge Gorge, Cotes Catalanes Rouge; Roussillon, France Gauby, Vielles Vignes Rouge; Roussillon, France Peyre Rose, Syrah Leone ; Languedoc, France Peyre Rose, Syrah Leone ; Languedoc, France Peyre Rose, Clos des Cistes ; Languedoc, France Gauby, Muntada ; Languedoc, France

14 Provence Californian wine writer and importer Kermit Lynch s seminal book Adventures On The Wine Route is a huge inspiration for Noble Rot Magazine, and no wine is more Kermit than Domaine Tempier Bandol. Made predominantly from the forceful Mourvedre these wines are built to last, their intense southern style aromas melding together gracefully over the passing of time. Domaine de Trevallon; Provence, France Domaine Tempier, Bandol Cabassaou ; Provence, France Australia Ruggabellus, Fluus ; Barossa Valley, Australia Ochota Barrels, Fugazi Grenache; Adelaide Hills, Australia Tom Shobbrook, Romanee Tuff Shiraz; Barossa, Australia Penfold's, Grange Hermitage ; South Australia, Australia Penfold's, Grange Hermitage ; South Australia, Australia California Peirano, Zinfandel; California, USA Sobon, Rocky Top Zinfandel; California, USA Birichino, Besson Vineyard Grenache; California, USA Piedrasassi, Brown Label Syrah; California, USA Arnot Roberts, North Coast Syrah; California, USA Arnot Roberts, Sonoma Coast Syrah; California, USA Piedrasassi, Sebastiano Syrah; California, USA Arnot Roberts, Griffins Lair Syrah; California, USA Arnot Roberts, Que Syrah; California, USA Others Chatzivaritis, Mosaic Red; Goumenissa, Greece Domaine du Cros, Marcillac Lo Sang del Pais ; South West, France Chatzivaritis, Goumenissa Red; Goumenissa, Greece Labranche Laffont, Madiran Vieilles Vignes ; S West, France Foundi, Naoussaia ; Naoussa, Greece Ziereisen, Syrah Gestad ; Baden, Germany Argyros, Mavrotragano; Santorini, Greece Economou, Oikonomoy Liatiko; Crete, Greece Sadie, Trienspoor ; Swartland, South Africa Sigalas, Mavrotragano; Santorini, Greece Sadie, Pofadder ; Swartland, South Africa Boucasse, Madiran Vielles Vignes ; South West, France Montus, Madiran Cuvee Prestige ; South West, France Christian Tschida, Felsen II; Burgenland, Austria

15 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot & friends Bordeaux / So un-cool it s cool Bordeaux s uncompromising price increases and corporate affectations have seen it fall out of favour with many drinkers over recent years, but that doesn t change the fact that the Bordelais make a seriously good bottle of wine is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest vintages of the deacde, whilst 2002 represents top value wines that are now in a great spot for drinking. Falfas, Cote de Bourg; Bordeaux, France Quinault l Enclos, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France d Angludet, Moulin d Aungludet Margaux; Bordeaux, France Paveil de Luze, Margaux; Bordeaux, France Maucaillou, Moulis-en-Medoc; Bordeaux, France Pichon Baron, Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Monbrison, Margaux; Bordeaux, France Jaugueyron, Margaux Nout ; Bordeaux, France Montrose, La Dame de Montrose St Estephe; Bordeaux, France Vray Croix-de-Gay, Pomerol; Bordeaux, France Sociando Mallet, Haut Medoc; Bordeaux, France Gloria, St Julien; Bordeaux, France Pontet Canet, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Poujeaux, Moulis-en-Medoc; Bordeaux, France Jaugaret, St Julien; Bordeaux, France de Fieuzal, Pessac-Leognan; Bordeaux, France La Dame De Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France La Dame De Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France d Angludet, Margaux; Bordeaux, France Lagrange, St Julien; Bordeuax, France Clos du Marquis, St Julien; Bordeaux, France La Lagune, Haut Medoc; Bordeaux, France d'armailhac, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Brane Cantenac, Margaux; Bordeaux, France Clos Fourtet, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France Figeac, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France Certan Giraud, Pomerol; Bordeaux, France Gruaud Larose, St Julien; Bordeaux, France Figeac, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France Sociando Mallet, Haut Medoc; Bordeaux, France Pichon Longueville, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Talbot, St Julien; Bordeaux, France Giscours, Margaux; Bordeaux, France Figeac, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France Cos d Estournel, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France

16 Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France Latour, Les Forts de Latour Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Pichon Lalande, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Pontet Canet, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Palmer, Margaux; Bordeaux, France La Fleur Petrus, Pomerol; Bordeaux, France Palmer, Margaux; Bordeaux, France Cos d'estournel, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France Latour, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France Loire Valley Olga Raffault, Chinon Les Picasses ; Loire, France Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny Le Clos ; Loire, France Others De Martino, Estate Carmenere; Maipo, Chile Jonc Blanc, Bergerac; South West, France Domaine de la Berangeraie, Cahors Juline ; South West, France Viano, Cabernet Sauvignon; California, USA Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto Bolgheri; Tuscany, Italy Broc Cellars, Cabernet Franc; California, USA Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden Red; Burgenland, Austria Arnot Roberts, Clajeux Cabernet; California, USA Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon; California, USA Nebbiolo & other Piedmont reds We visited northern Italy for Rotter s Short Guide to Barolo & Barbaresco in Noble Rot 9, and were blown away by the quality and value of wines on offer. Try a wine from the revered, ultra-traditional Bartolo Mascarello, or one from the excellent new wave of producers like Giovanni Rosso or Luca Roagna. Roberto Voerzio, Langhe Nebbiolo; Piedmont, Italy Matteo Correggia, Barbera d Alba Bricco Marun ; Piedmont, Italy G Rinaldi, Dolcetto d Alba; Piedmont, Italy G Rinaldi, Barbera d Alba; Piemonte, Italy Roagna, Barbera d Alba; Piemonte, Italy Francoli, Ghemme; Piedmont, Italy Francoli, Spanna; Piedmont, Italy Nino Negri, Grumello ; Lombardy, Italy Travaglini, Gattinara Riserva; Piedmont, Italy Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja ; Piedmont, Italy G Rinaldi, Barbera d Alba; Piemonte, Italy Bartolo Mascarello, Langhe Nebbiolo; Piemonte, Italy Canonica, Barolo Paiagallo ; Piedmont, Italy Nino Negri, Sassella Riserva; Lombardy, Italy

17 Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja ; Piedmont, Italy Nino Negri, Inferno ; Lombardy, Italy Luigi Ferrando, Nebbiolo di Carema Etichetta Nera ; Piedmont, Italy ArPePe, Valtellina Castello di Montalbano ; Lombardy, Italy Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy Cordero di Montezemolo, Barolo Monfalletto ; Piedmont, Italy Travaglini, Gattinara; Piedmont, Italy Travaglini, Gattinara; Piedmont, Italy Brezza, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy F Rinaldi, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy F Rinaldi, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy Antonio Vallana, Spanna Castello di Montalbano ; Piedmont, Italy Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy R Voerzio, Barolo La Serra ; Piedmont, Italy Antonio Vallana, Spanna Campi Raudii ; Piedmont, Italy Antonio Vallana, Spanna Cantina del Camino ; Piedmont, Italy Gaja, Barbaresco; Piedmont, Italy Sangiovese & other Italian grapes Natalino del Prete, Torre Nova Negroamaro; Puglia, Italy Le Pianure, Cabernet Franc; Trentino, Italy Vittario Innocenti, Chianti Colli Senesi; Tuscany, Italy Murgo, Etna Rosso; Sicily, Italy Sesti, Monteleccio; Tuscany, Italy Occhipinti, SP68 Rosso; Sicily, Italy Lungarotti, Torgiano Riserva Vigna Monticchio ; Umbria, Italy Cos, Cerasuolo di Vittoria; Sicily, Italy Aurora, Rosso Piceno Superiore; Le Marche, Italy F Cornelissen, Contadino no.11 Etna Rosso; Sicily, Italy Ruschi Noceti, Pollera ; Tuscany, Italy Lungarotti, Torgiano Riserva Vigna Monticchio ; Umbria, Italy Occhipinti, Frappato; Sicily, Italy Paolo Bea, Rosso de Veo ; Umbria, Italy Matthiasson, Refosco; California, USA Argiolas, Isola dei Nuraghi Turriga ; Sardinia, Italy Avignonesi, Desiderio ; Tuscany, Italy Paolo Bea, Pagliaro ; Umbria, Italy Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli ; Tuscany, Italy Avignonesi, Desiderio ; Tuscany, Italy San Leonardo; Trentino, Italy G Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico; Veneto, Italy Fontodi, Flaccianello ; Tuscany, Italy

18 Tempranillo & other Spanish grapes Gran Cerdo; Rioja, Spain Bernabe Navarro, Trago Lago Monastrell; Alicante, Spain Zorzal, Graciano; Navarra, Spain Quinta Milu, Milu Roble ; Ribera del Duero, Spain Telmo Rodriguez, Almuvedre; Alicante, Spain Anguera, Alta Roses ; Montsant, Spain Suertes del Marques, 7 Fuentes ; Tenerife, Spain Envinate, Taganan Tinto; Tenerife, Spain Fedellos do Couto, Cortezada ; Ribera Sacra, Spain Marenas, Vides Bravas Tempranillo & Syrah; Andalucia, Spain kilos, 12 volts ; Mallorca, Spain Perez Pascuas, Vina Pedrosa; Ribera del Duero, Spain CVNE, Rioja Imperial ; Rioja, Spain Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Tondonia Gran Reserva; Rioja, Spain Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Tondonia Gran Reserva; Rioja, Spain

19 DESSERT & FORTIFIED WINE Sweet Bordeaux With a name like Noble Rot, this list could never be complete without a selection of top dessert wines. Noble Rot aka Botrytis Cinerea is a grey fungus that grows on the skins of grapes causing them to shrivel and de-hydrate, concentrating their sugars and making them perfect for making luscious sweet wines. Our favourites are Château D Yquem and Château Climens, both decadently rich but mouthwateringly fresh, with the acidity and structure to evolve in the cellar for decades. Dauphine-Rondillon, Cuvee d Or Loupiac; Bordeaux, France ml 36 Climens, Cypres de Climens Barsac; Bordeaux, France ml 53 Dauphine-Rondillon, Cuvee d Or Loupiac; Bordeaux, France ml 55 Rousset-Peyraguey, Cuvee Aither ; Bordeaux, France ml 59 d Yquem, Sauternes 2 ; Bordeaux, France NV 750ml 61 Rieussec, Sauternes; Bordeaux, France ml 117 Climens, Barsac; Bordeaux, France ml 134 Other sweet Antonopoulos, Mavrodaphne; Patras, Greece ml 26 Co-operatives Vinicoles de Samos, Nectar; Samos, Greece ml 27 Kracher, Auslese; Burgenland, Austria ml 52 Hatzidakis, Vinsanto; Santorini, Greece ml 52 Kracher, Eiswein; Burgenland, Italy ml 55 Kracher, Beerenauslese; Burgenland, Austria ml 58 Kracher, Zweigelt Beerenauslese; Burgenland, Austria ml 58 Zilliken, Riesling Spatlese; Mosel, Germany ml 60 Economou, Oikonomoy Sitia; Crete, Greece ml 60 Weinbach, Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardive; Alsace, France ml 62 Shafer-Frohlich, Bockenauer Felseneck Auslese; Nahe, Germany 750ml 62 Co-operatives Vinicoles de Samos, Nectar; Samos, Greece ml 72 JJ Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese; Mosel, Germany ml 73 Kracher, Eiswein; Burgenland, Austria ml 75 Argyros, Vinsanto 20yo; Santorini, Greece ml 97 Tirecule la Graviere, Monbazillac Cuvee Madame ; S West, France ml 130 G Quintarelli, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico; Veneto, Italy ml 369 G Quintarelli, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico; Veneto, Italy ml 369 Fortified Maestro Sierra, Fino; Jerez, Spain NV 750ml 37 Melford, Fine Tawny Port; Douro, Portugal NV 750ml 38 Vignerons de Maury, Maury Solera 1928: Cask 762 ; Roussillon, France NV 500ml 43 Parce, Rivesaltes 18yo; Roussillon, France ml 58 Macle, Macvin du Jura; Jura, France ml 62 18

20 du Duy, Banyuls; Roussillon, France ml 64 Ste Lucie, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France ml 75 Emmanuel Brochet, Ratafia; Champagne, France 500ml 85 Mas Blanc, Banyuls; Roussillon, France ml 89 St Barbe, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France ml 92 Lacresse, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France ml 109 Sisquelle, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France ml 120 d Oliveiras, Verdelho; Madeira, Portugal ml 123 Mosse, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France ml 132 Graham s, Vintage Port; Douro, Portugal ml 237 d Oliveiras, Bual; Madeira, Portugal ml

21 HALF BOTTLES & MAGNUMS Half bottles White Coulbois, Pouilly-Fume; Loire, France Colombier, Chablis; Burgundy, France Deux Roches, St Veran; Burgundy, France Red Chateau Beaumont, Haut-Medoc; Bordeaux, France Magnums White Pattes Loup, Chablis Vent d Age ; Burgundy, France Joachim Heger, Chardonnay 1er Cru Winklerberg ; Baden, Germany Terlano, Pinot Bianco Vorberg ; Trentino-AltoAdige, Italy Sandhi, Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay; California, USA Red Pesquera, Crianza; Ribera del Duero, Spain Chicotot, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains ; Burgundy, France d'angludet, Moulin D'Angludet Margaux; Bordeaux, France Chicotot, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les St Georges ; Burgundy, France Mas de Daumas Gassac; Languedoc, France Joachim Heger, Spatburgunder 1er Cru Mimus ; Baden, Germany Canonica, Barolo Paiagallo ; Piedmont, Italy Bertagna, Vougeot Grand Cru Clos de la Perriere ; Burgundy, France