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1 SPARKLING WINE BY THE GLASS 125ml 371 Prosecco Santi Nello Extra Dry, Botter DOC Veneto, Italy Pale yellow gold in colour offering a bouquet of pear drops, lemon and melon. Light and fresh on the palate with a clean finish. GANCIA SPARKLING WINE BY THE GLASS 125ml 404 Gancia Pinot di Pinot Brut Veneto, Italy Straw yellow colour with greenish reflexes. Fine and persistent perlage. Bouquet with fresh fruit and floral notes like acacia flowers. Pleasant, fresh and moderately dry. 405 Cuveé 36 Alta Langa DOCG Metodo Classico Brut Veneto, Italy Straw yellow colour with golden reflexes and clear transparency. The perlage is very fine, rich and persistent. Very pleasant bouquet with intense hints of vanilla, yeast and mature fruit. Intense with a good fragrance and balanced. Long, rich and persistent aftertaste. ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE BY THE GLASS 125ml 379 Boisdale Vintage Cuvée Speciale Rosé Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir and 50% Premier Cru Pinot Meunier. This rose is made using the skin contact method rather than the addition of still red wine. A wine worthy of its excellent vintage, hints of red berry fruit with elegant floral and citrus notes. 421 Deutz Rosé NV Aÿ, France *10% Off* % Grand Cru Chardonnay and 30% Premier Cru Pinot Noir is also a magnificent Champagne vintage. The nose is fresh with lively citrus notes, the palate reveals spiced vanilla with hints of white peppercorns and minerality. 375 Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV Épernay, France Strawberries and cream is one panelist s description. Intense and delicate aromas, followed by subtle, floral notes of honeysuckle and wild strawberries on the palate. 420 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé Épernay, France *10% Off* Well rounded delicate aromas of red currants, raspberries and pomegranates, combine with blood orange and grapefruit. An amazingly complex palate with refreshing & intense red fruit undertones 1

2 CHAMPAGNE BY THE GLASS 125ml 373 Boisdale 1er Cru - Blanc de Noirs NV Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France A classic Blanc de Noir : 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir and 50% Premier Cru Pinot Meunier grapes with a minimum of six years average bottle age. The result is a complex, elegant Champagne of real distinction. 419 Deutz Brut Classic NV Aÿ, France Queen Victoria, Empress of India, chose this Champagne for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in It is remarkably seductive and delicate with soft, creamy brioche notes. 378 Boisdale Vintage Cuvée Speciale Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France *10% Off* % Grand Cru Chardonnay and 30% Premier Cru Pinot Noir is also a magnificent Champagne vintage. The nose is fresh with lively citrus notes, the palate reveals spiced vanilla with hints of white peppercorns and intense minerality. 374 Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV Épernay, France One of the most prestigious Champagne Houses. The PJ Non-Vintage embodies the elegant and diamond cut style of the House. Enjoy the richness of its fresh fruit flavours and notes of buttery brioche. 395 Deutz Cuvée William Aÿ, France A completely stunning vintage prestige cuvee of excruciatingly complex elegance and delicacy that has totally charmed all who have tasted it at Boisdale. If you love magnificent Champagne you will adore this wine. 381 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Vintage Épernay, France *10% Off* Evocative of a by gone age, this is a Champagne of charm and great assurance, revealing the fine pedigree of a broad aromatic palette and subtle, yet complex, floral persistence on the finish. 412 Piper Heidsieck Rare Vintage Reims, France *45% Off* Structured, full-bodied & bursting with fruit, this wine is a blend of 17 crus matured for over seven years in the house s cellars. The 2002 vintage is noted for its richness & generosity. 97 points Wine Spectator. 2

3 CHAMPAGNE 377 Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Épernay, France Perhaps the best known Champagne, the Brut Imperial from Moët embodies their house style: crisp & clean, this classic Champagne shows citrus aromas & hints of biscuity flavours. An excellent apéritif. 410 Piper Heidsieck NV Reims, France Piper Heidsieck's non-vintage champagne, well-aged in their Reims cellars for a full-bodied flavour. With a blend that's heavily Pinot dominant (both Noir & Meunier), it is a rich & fullbodied champagne. 372 Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV Reims, France Grand Cru Chardonnay has been used to make this Champagne. Citrus, peach and white flower aromas evolve into a fresh and supple palate, ideal when married with oysters. 396 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Reims, France These fresh yellow bubbles buzz with subtle white fruit, vanilla & toasty brioche. The famous Yellow Label fronts a Champagne of terrific heavyweight quality, which is capable of turning any occasion into an event. 411 Piper Heidsieck Vintage Reims, France Classic light gold tint of champagne. A very fine bubble thanks to a prolonged maturation (24 vs. 15 months). Pear & apple amplified by subtle citrus aromas.lively with great length in the mouth. 397 Veuve Clicquot Blanc Vintage Reims, France This vintage combines in the nose power & elegance. Solid & structured, this wine presents in the mouth plenty of substance & fineness. Fixed & structured, this wine is produced in the mouth a lot of substance & subtlety, fruity & floral, mineral & spicy, with mentholated & roasted notes. It impresses by the richness of its aromatic range. 383 Dom Perignon Épernay, France *40% Off* An elegant & distinguished style, the 2004 vintage is well-balanced & mature. The acidity, the fruit & aromas of brioche unite harmoniously on the palate, with hints of cashew nuts, fresh almonds & grapefruit. The body is fresh, ending on an intense finish, subtle, rich & very fine. 385 Krug Grande Cuvée NV Reims, France *10% Off* Krug remains at the very summit of the Champagne-making art. It is a heavily Pinot dominated blend, still fermented in oak barrels & bottle aged for a minimum of 6 years. Krug prefer to look on this wine as a multi-vintage blend with all of the complexities & nuances one would expect rather than merely non-vintage. 380 Krug Vintage Reims, France * 20% Off * Crafted & created to be different & unique, Krug 2000 is a promise of indulgence & elegance, rich precise & complete all at once enhanced by a lingering finish. "All our anecdotes & stories influence our culture, stirring the senses & the heart. In the end, they carry us to where we want to go, to what we want to create: a hand-crafted, exquisite Champagne that leaves no one indifferent". 3

4 ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 406 Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV Reims, France A deliciously fruity wine in early bloom. Initial aromas of fresh red fruit leading to biscuity notes of dried fruits and Viennese pastries (almonds, apricots and brioche). The wine is perfected balanced in the best Veuve Clicquot style of rosé champagnes, combining elegance and flair. A delectably full champagne that can be enjoyed as a true delicacy. 376 Ruinart Rosé NV Reims, France Intense, fruity & aromatic the Ruinart is subtle on the nose, with fine fresh aromas of cherry and recently picked red berries. Floral (rose, hawthorn) and spice notes (tonka, nutmeg). 421 Deutz Rosé NV Aÿ, France 70% Grand Cru Chardonnay and 30% Premier Cru Pinot Noir is also a magnificent Champagne vintage. The nose is fresh with lively citrus notes, the palate reveals spiced vanilla with hints of white peppercorns and minerality. 375 Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV Épernay, France Strawberries and cream is one panelist s description. Intense and delicate aromas, followed by subtle, floral notes of honeysuckle and wild strawberries on the palate. 384 Dom Perignon Rosé Vintage Épernay, France The wine has an assertive presence & is remarkably tactile, with creamy fleshiness & caressing intensity. The feeling of fullness stretches out & sustains the sappy, vibrant, crystalline note. 389 Krug Rosé NV Reims, France Probably the finest rosé fizz in the world. Meticulously crafted from vintage Champagnes, for the romantic connoisseur. ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE 386 Hindleap Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs Bluebell Vinyard Estate, East Sussex Mature toasted almond and baked pastry aromas on the nose are balanced by a vibrant citrus core of fresh lemon and lime, with red fruits and brioche on the palate and a creamy, balanced and long finish. 4

5 HOUSE WHITE SELECTION 125ml 175ml 151 Crusan Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne, France The Colombard - Sauvignon partnership works to thrilling effect in this revitalising and herbaceous quaffer. 134 Viñas Del Vero, Chardonnay / Macabeo Somontano, Spain Dry & crisp with notes of apricot, peach & apple. 102 Pinot Grigio di Pavia Lombardia, Italy A crisp, dry wine made to a fuller style than is typical of this popular grape variety. Cool-fermented for maximum fruit and acidity retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh. 156 Élevé Marsanne-Viognier, Pays d'oc Languedoc-Roussillon, France Two Rhône varieties completely at home in the warm d'oc region of southern France; unoaked, the wine shows a fresh, floral character with notes of peach, the finish is soft and slightly spicy. 101 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Casablanca Valley, Chile Casablanca produces some of Chile's best Sauvignon Blancs. This zesty example is great fun to drink with herb, citrus & floral notes. 109 Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France A great favourite displaying tantalising aromas of honeysuckle, passion fruit & crisp mineral flavours with a hint of grapefruit. 118 La Miranda de Secastilla Garnacha Blanc Somontano, Spain High aromatic intensy combining fruit aromas, citrics with some spicy nuances. In the mouth is soft, with a moderate & balanced acidity. 122 Pinot Blanc Masion Arthur Metz Alsace, France Fresh with white flowers & yellow fruit. Supple, thirst-quenching wine. Serving suggestions: Cold buffets, asparagus & fish. 112 Gavi di Gavi La Toledana Domini Villa Lanata, Piemonte, Italy Seriously good Gavi di Gavi from a single vineyard that highlights the joys of Italy s most compelling signature white wine. An absolute joy to drink as an 113 Pomino Bianco DOC Marchesi di Frescobaldi, Toscana, Italy An incredibly elegant, delicate & totally charming blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc from one of the greatest wine makers of Tuscany: a real discovery! 148 Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay California, USA Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, & papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak & butter rounds out the long, lingering finish. 100 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand * 10% Off * A wine full of fresh herbal aromas & layers of ripe guava & tropical fruit. Gooseberries & passionfruit on the medium-full body; the palate is succulent & crisp with a long flavoursome finish. 5

6 HOUSE RED SELECTION 125ml 175ml 209 Crusan Grenache-Merlot, Pays d Oc Languedoc-Roussillon, France This sunny Merlot and Grenache blend is packed full of charming red berry fruit which makes for excellent quaffing. 321 Viñas Del Vero, Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Somontano, Spain Rich & full bodied with hints of cinnamon, cherry & green peppercorn. 242 Altozano Tempranillo-Syrah de Castilla Castilla - La Mancha, Spain Full-bodied with juicy cherry and plum fruit flavours balanced out by the influence of oak, about 25% of the blend spends five months in a mixture of French and American casks. 207 Élevé Carignan Vieilles Vignes Bordeaux, France Old vine Carignan bursting with cherry & blueberry flavours. A great value introduction to the grape & exceedingly moreish to drink. 273 Boisdale Claret Château de Sours, Bordeaux, France Specially blended for Boisdale at Chateau de Sours: soft ripe fruit, pronounced elegance, & sweet concentrated blackberry & blackcurrant flavours. 257 Mouton Cadet 2013 Anniversary Edition Premières Côtes De Bordeaux Fresh & vibrant with complex fruit aromas & lots of delicious elegant ripe fruit on the palate & sophisticated balancing acidity on the finish. 362 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec Mendoza, Argentina Red with purple highlights. Predominant aromas of black fruits as plum and berries in harmony with toasted hints and spicy notes of white pepper. Fruity and fresh profile. Presence of a slight toasted touch due to its barrel aging. 279 Beronia Reserva Rioja, Spain Dense, bright cherry red in colour, with intense aromas of red fruits, bread & fine wood. Beronia Reserva 2008 has been announced the winner in the Smooth Cigar category at the XV Habano Festival in Cuba. (2013) 232 Passagem Quinta de la Rosa Quinta das Bandeiras, Douro, Portugal Traditional Port wine varieties make this a very expressive & seductive wine with mature, dark cherry flavours, whilst retaining an attractive freshness. 318 The Federalist Visionary Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, California, USA This wine is matured for 15 months in a mixture of French & American oak barrels, 25% new. Fruit forward with blackberry & black cherry aromas & spicy notes; the palate is balanced & mouth-filling with a rich texture & long finish. 295 Gigondas Cuvée de la Tour Sarrasine Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux, Southern Rhône, France This is a high octane wine; balanced & massively impressive. Intense aromas of pepper & lavender on the nose, on the palate the tannins are silky, some might say feminine, compared to the more rustic Vacqueryas. 214 Château Rahoul Graves, Bordeaux, France This is a very serious wine indeed, as anyone who is a collector of fine wine will instantly recognise. A great concentration of colour & fruit combined with plenty of supple tannins give this wine great maturity & gravitas. This is now at a perfect stage of maturity for drinking. 6

7 HOUSE RED SELECTION 125ml 175ml 239 Modus, Toscana Ruffino, Toscana, Italy A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon & 25% Merlot, most of which comes from Ruffino s Poggio Casciano estate which houses its own agronomy research centre. The grapes are vinified separately prior to blending & then aged for about 18 months in French oak barrels. Complex & intense bouquet of cherry, plum & blackberry, with a tremendous weight of fruit flavour on a rich & velvety palate. 90+ score from Robert Parker s The Wine Advocate. HOUSE ROSÉ SELECTION 125ml 175ml 183 Domaine de Pellehaut Côtes de Gascogne, France A beautifully fresh & fruity rose made with Tannat, Merlot & Syrah. Cherry notes, citrus fruits & white flowers shine through on the palate. A wonderfully delicate wine. 182 Les Vignerons Rosé Grenache Merlot Languedoc, France Light pink colour with raspberry reflections. Intense with notes of little red fruits & exotic fruits. Lively & tasty on the palate, round & fruity. Wild strawberry aromas. 185 Boisdale Rosé Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Rose at its very best: dry & full bodied & packed with ripe plump summer berry & blackcurrant leaf flavours, all complimented by the deliciously refreshing acidity & a lively spicy finish. L Exuberance de Clos Cantenac Rosé 2015 Bordeaux, France cl MAGNUM Described as the rarest rosé on earth by Matthew Jukes, this wine is produced by the talented winemaker daughter of the owner of the Clos Cantenac Estate. Easy on the eye with a beautifully pale, shimmering salmon pink hue, this rosé has a delicate nose & a palate that is as close to heaven as it gets! 7

8 BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB WHITE WINE These wines are available at these prices EXCLUSIVELY to Members of The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club, upon presentation of their Membership Card Non members Club members 134 Viñas Del Vero, Chardonnay / Macabeo Somontano, Spain Dry & crisp with notes of apricot, peach & apple. 156 Élevé Marsanne-Viognier, Pays d'oc Languedoc-Roussillon, France Two Rhône varieties completely at home in the warm d'oc region of southern France; unoaked, the wine shows a fresh, floral character with notes of peach, the finish is soft and slightly spicy. 115 Muscadet Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie Domaine Les Martines, Loire, France This expressive white wine is admirable; a beautiful brilliant pale yellow colour, & an aromatic complexity & liveliness. Elegant mineral notes with hints of menthol & grapefruit that will surely delight the taste buds. 109 Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France A great favourite displaying tantalising aromas of honeysuckle, passion fruit & crisp mineral flavours with a hint of grapefruit. 150 Château Montcabrier Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon Château Montcabrier, Bordeaux, France A dry, very crisp wine made to preserve the delicate aromas and flavours of the Sauvignon and Sémillon grapes. 122 Pinot Blanc Masion Arthur Metz Alsace, France Fresh with white flowers & yellow fruit. Supple, thirst-quenching wine. Serving suggestions: Cold buffets, asparagus & fish. 112 Gavi di Gavi La Toledana Domini Villa Lanata, Piemonte, Italy Seriously good Gavi di Gavi from a single vineyard that highlights the joys of Italy s most compelling signature white wine. An absolute joy to drink as an aperitif or with seafood. 113 Pomino Bianco DOC Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Toscana, Italy Incredibly elegant, delicate & totally charming blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc from one of the greatest wine makers of Tuscany: a real discovery! 114 Sancerre Joseph Mellot, Domaine des Chaintres, Loire, France The wines are the ultimate expression of Sauvignon Blanc and the Loire appelation. Vibrant and steely where finesse and subtlety reign. 140 Little Beauty Gewurztraminer 2010 (Limited Edition) Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Single vineyard, with a heady nose - beautifully perfumed. Aromas reminiscent of jasmine, rose petal & Middle Eastern spices for an Arabian nights feel. A touch of smokiness adds complexity. The palate is intriguing & plentiful with nougat, clove, orange, lychee & rose oil culminating in a round, rich & pleasing finish. I m proudly Kiwi & I m a Little Beauty. 8

9 BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB WHITE WINE These wines are available at these prices EXCLUSIVELY to Members of The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club, upon presentation of their Membership Card Non Club members members 104 Chardonnay-Aligoté Coteaux Bourguignons Blanc Louis Jadot, Burgundy This is a blend of 70% Chardonnay & 30% Aligoté grapes harvested from both the Burgundy & Beaujolais regions. The Aligoté brings an aromatic freshness complementing Chardonnay s richer apple & citrus character. 105 Chablis Grand Vin du Bourgogne Domaine Marguerite Carillon, Burgundy, France Superb example of classic Chablis. Crisp and flinty but balanced with just enough ripe fruit to give it elegance and length. 155 Pouilly-Fuissé, Domaine des Trois Tilleuls Solutré, Burgundy, France The vineyards that produce the grapes are planted on the very chalky & mineral rich soils, these include some highly reputed climats including En Servy, À la Croix Bonnet, Les Quarts, Les Crays, En Pommards et Lamure. A non-intervention approach is practised & part of the blend is aged in oak barrels without any stirring of the lees to keep freshness and the minerality. 148 Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay California, USA Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango & papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla & honey to create depth & balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak & butter rounds out the long, lingering finish. 146 Auxey-Duresses Les Vireux Domaine Raymond Dupont-Fahn, Burgundy, France Here again, we have wine so obviously made from ripe fruit that, combined with early bottling & no refrigeration, ensures that the wines are ready to drink as soon as you like. This is much more difficult to achieve than might be supposed. The wine is so outstandingly & obviously stunning that it is proof positive that terroir is more than skin deep. 136 Viré Clessé Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, Burgundy Meursault legend Dominique Lafon saw unrealised potential in the Maconnais region many years ago & bought some parcels of vines to create this label. The Vire Clesse is all about richness, butter & power. Nectarine & peach notes jostle for dominance in this tiny production of the best grapes from 75 year old vines. As with all Lafon s operations this is now entirely biodynamic. 145 Maranges La Fussière 1er Cru, Domaine Bachelet Monnot, Burgundy Brothers Marc & Alexandre Bachelet are on a rapid rise to the top rank of producers in the Cote de Beaune. Their winery & vineyards lie in the village of Maranges, bordering Santenay & it is these wines that have captured our imagination for their outstanding value & quality. The Bachelet wines have a precision & energy normally associated with far more prestigious appellations. 126 Cloudy Bay Te Koko Marlborough, New Zealand The 2013 Te Koko is redolent of honeyed peaches, pink grapefruit and passion fruit with an undercurrent of cedar and baking bread. Medium-bodied with a lovely silken texture and tons of tropical and toast flavor layers, it finishes long. The Wine Advocate - 93pts 9

10 BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB RED WINE These wines are available at these prices EXCLUSIVELY to Members of The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club, upon presentation of their Membership Card Non Club member Members 321 Viñas Del Vero, Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Somontano, Spain Rich & full bodied with hints of cinnamon, cherry & green peppercorn. 208 Marqués de Morano Rioja Crianza Tinto Rioja, Spain Made from Tempranillo & Mazuelo grapes which are matured for at least a year in cask followed by a year in bottle to give that classic smooth oaky taste. 273 Boisdale Claret Château de Sours, Bordeaux, France Specially blended for Boisdale at Chateau de Sours: soft ripe fruit, pronounced elegance, & sweet concentrated blackberry & blackcurrant flavours. 223 Fleurie, Pascal Clément Burgundy, France A lighter style of cru Beaujolais, Fleurie is characterized by blossom-like red fruit and the unmistakeable aromas of les fleurs rose and violet. Undoubtedly the prettiest of the crus, This is a rare find a really interesting and wellmade Fleurie - soft, fruity and elegant. 366 Aruma Malbec Domaine Barons de Rothschild, Mendoza, Argentina Explosive nose of red fruits, strawberries, raspberries & plums, hints of violet & liquorice. Very subtle vanilla & chocolate complete the bouquet. Round & soft on the palate, with very good concentration. 218 Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Plan de Dieu Ogier, Rhône Valley A Grenache and Syrah blend that shows notes of red fruit and soft spice. Wellbalanced with silky tannins, again red fruit is dominant with a touch of pepperspice and cocoa on the finish. 240 Juliénas, Cru Du Beaujolais Domaine Finet, Beaujolais, France Juliénas Domaine Finet is very rich & fine with raspberry, clove & peach aromas. It is rich & powerful, yet very tender on the palate. It can be served slightly chilled & will perfectly go with red meat as well as cheese. 241 Moulin-à-Vent, Cru Du Beaujolais Domaine de la Roche, Beaujolais, France The nose is very seductive with gorgeous plummy fruit & a crunchy fresh mineral finish. 294 Château de Camarsac Oak-aged Château de Camarsac, Bordeaux, France The wine shows a complex and elegant palate & is made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged for six months in oak barrels. 205 Chianti Classico, San Jacopo da Vicchiomaggio Tuscany, Italy The ultimate expression of Chianti Classico. This is absolutely bang on with dried plum nose, bitter cherry fruit & excellent spicy dry finish. 10

11 BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB RED WINE These wines are available at these prices EXCLUSIVELY to Members of The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club, upon presentation of their Membership Card Non member Club members 232 Passagem Quinta de la Rosa Quinta das Bandeiras, Douro, Portugal Traditional Port wine varieties, mainly Touriga Nacional & Touriga Franca. It is a very expressive & seductive wine with mature, dark cherry fruit flavours whilst retaining an attractive freshness. 228 Lucente 2012 IGT Luce della Vite, Montalcino Intense ruby-red with purplish highlights. Cherry, strawberry & plum are the protagonists on the nose with hints of cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg & coffee in a supporting role. The palate is warm, but fresh with minerality underpinning the convivial, mouth-watering fruit. 214 Château Rahoul Graves, Bordeaux The deep ruby purple 2010 Rahoul has aromas of violets, plums, cassis, cedar and blackberries, with lovely focused fruit character and velvety, ripe tannins. This is a very appealing wine made in a reserved style, requiring at least 5 years of bottle age and ideal for long-term aging. 251 Amarone DOCG Ca'Rugate,Veneto This offers aromas of raisin, mature black fruit & spice. The palate is very lush & ripe, with plum & black cherry flavors layered with oak, chocolate, vanilla & espresso accents. 316 Numanthia Termes Toro, Spain Round & powerful on the outside but feminine & elegant on the inside. Violet, warm spices, cinnamon & cocoa weave together with mineral & wild herb notes to make this a flat-out stunning wine. 339 Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé, Saint Emilion Like so many 2001s, this is soft, ripe & very gratifying. It is deeply mineral with hints of liquorice, graphite & forest floor. The palate is full of soft, plumy fruit, raisins & minerals. This is a very easy drinking & charming mid-weight St Emilion. Must be decanted! 244 Château Cantemerle ème Cru Classé, Haut-Medoc The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries, & flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison to its peers, but it possesses an ethereal seriousness, purity, & overall harmony that are striking for its delicacy & finesse. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon & the rest primarily Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, it should be at its finest between Château d'armailhac ième Cru Classé, Pauillac Château d'armailhac, a 5 ième Cru Classé Pauillac property, is located immediately next to Château Mouton-Rothschild. A quite evolved meaty nose, a sweet start on the palate with a long chewy finish. From Baron Philippe de Rothschild. 11

12 HALF BOTTLE RED WINE ½ 356 Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Beaux Monts Daniel Rion, Burgundy, France Burgundy lovers looking for an excellent 2006 to pick up... just found one!! You will find in this Vosne Romanée rose, followed by leather & with age that elusive hummus, forest floor note Burgundy lovers seek. It is beautiful with a flexible & solid structure which is accompanied by delicate mineral notes. HALF BOTTLE WHITE WINE ½ 177 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Pierres Jean-Marc Pillot, Burgundy This vineyard is on the Puligny border just below the Grand Cru Batard Montrachet, Bienvenues. Crisp, full-bodied wine with an abundance of layered honeyed fruit & distinct very fine minerality. 178 Puligny Montrachet Noyers Brets Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot, Burgundy Aromas of white flower & citrus lead way to an elegant wine with flavours of green apple & honey. This is a delicate wine with a long, lingering finish. 179 Condrieu Côteaux de Breze Domaine Louis Cheze, Northern Rhône A delicate, complex white Rhone from this tiny vineyard area. Dry with a floral scent & hints of tropical fruits. MAGNUM BOTTLE SELECTION 263 La Sours Rouge 2010 MAGNUM Chateau de Sours, Bordeaux A fine example of ripe Merlot showing attractive & bold aromas of crushed berries, ripe blackcurrants, blackberry & black cherry, with further hints of liquorice, Havana cigars, gingerbread & chocolate. 249 Gigondas Cuvée de la Tour Sarrasine MAGNUM Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux, Southern Rhône This is a high octane wine; balanced & massively impressive. Intense aromas of pepper & lavender on the nose, on the palate the tannins are silky, some might say feminine, compared to the more rustic Vacqueyras. This wine is a knockout with Reblochon & other strong cheeses. 300 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013 MAGNUM Domaine Roger Perrin, Southern Rhône Many of these vines are over 60 years of age, thus making smooth wines with plenty of depth. Rich & full on the palate, it is beautifully balanced, intense, complex & with a remarkably long finish. 91 points from Robert Parker. IMPERIAL BOTTLE SELECTION 253 Mouton Cadet lt, Anniversary Label Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux *40% Off* A fine example of ripe Merlot showing attractive & bold aromas of crushed berries, ripe blackcurrants, blackberry & black cherry, with further hints of liquorice, Havana cigars, gingerbread & chocolate. 12

13 WHITE WINES BURGUNDY 104 Chardonnay-Aligoté Coteaux Bourguignons Blanc Louis Jadot, Burgundy Whilst most of the wine made under the Coteaux Bourguignons appellation is red, whites are also permitted: this is a blend of 70% Chardonnay & 30% Aligoté grapes harvested from both the Burgundy & Beaujolais regions. The Aligoté brings an aromatic freshness complementing Chardonnay s richer apple & citrus character. 105 Chablis Grand Vin du Bourgogne Domaine Marguerite Carillon, Burgundy Superb example of classic Chablis. Crisp and flinty but balanced with just enough ripe fruit to give it elegance and length. 155 Pouilly-Fuissé, Domaine des Trois Tilleuls Solutré, Burgundy The vineyards that produce the grapes are planted on the very chalky & mineral rich soils, these include some highly reputed climats. A non-intervention approach is practised & part of the blend is aged in oak barrels without any stirring of the lees to keep freshness & the minerality. 135 Marsannay Blanc Aubert de Villaine Bouzeron, Burgundy Bruno Clair is recognised as the protagonist in bringing Marsannay out of the shadows of its famous neighbour, Gevrey Chambertin. This Marsannay Blanc is a blend of 85% Chardonnay & 15% Pinot Blanc, aged half in steel tank & half in oak foudres. This cuvee combines power & focus with citrus, butter & lipsmacking greengage notes. 146 Auxey-Duresses Les Vireux Domaine Raymond Dupont-Fahn, Burgundy We have wine so obviously made from ripe fruit that, combined with early bottling & no refrigeration, ensures that the wines are ready to drink as soon as you like. The wine is so outstandingly & obviously stunning that it is proof that terroir is more than skin deep. 136 Viré Clessé Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, Burgundy Meursault legend Dominique Lafon saw unrealised potential in the Maconnais region many years ago & bought some parcels of vines to create this label. The Vire Clesse is all about richness, butter & power. Nectarine & peach notes jostle for dominance. 158 Chablis 1er Cru - Les Vaucopins Albert Bichot, Burgundy Fine aromas of manuka honey & cedarwood on the nose, with a palate that delivers appealing minerality with an underlying richness. A wine of tremendous texture, which is both mouthfilling & youthful with unmistakable Premier Cru credentials. 145 Maranges La Fussière 1er Cru, Domaine Bachelet Monnot, Burgundy Brothers Marc & Alexandre Bachelet are on a rapid rise to the top rank of producers in the Cote de Beaune. Their winery & vineyards lie in the village of Maranges, bordering Santenay & it is these wines that have captured our imagination for their outstanding value & quality. 13

14 WHITE WINES REGIONAL FRANCE 132 Domaine de Valent Chardonnay Languedoc Roussillon, A flavoursome white with green apple strudel notes on the nose & a lively streak of lemon verbena on the palate. 115 Muscadet Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie Domaine Les Martines, Loire This expressive white wine is admirable; a beautiful brilliant pale yellow colour, & an aromatic complexity & liveliness. Elegant on mineral notes, with hints of menthol & citrus fruit (grapefruit) that will surely delight the taste buds. 133 Picpoul de Pinet Petite Ronde, Bordeaux Picpoul seems to be the perfect "wine of the moment" delicately fragrant and mouthwateringly fresh from one of the oldest indigenous grapes in the Languedoc region. 109 Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux A great favourite displaying tantalising aromas of honeysuckle, passion fruit & crisp mineral flavours with a hint of grapefruit. 150 Château Montcabrier Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon Château Montcabrier, Bordeaux A dry, very crisp wine made to preserve the delicate aromas and flavours of the Sauvignon and Sémillon grapes. 123 Cuvée Bacchus Blanc Chateau des Chaberts, Provence, This is a crowd-pleasing white wine which oozes refined, fresh gooseberry aromas. A fantastic option for Sauvignon Blanc fans looking for something slightly more unusual. 122 Pinot Blanc Masion Arthur Metz Alsace Fresh with white flowers & yellow fruit. Supple, thirst-quenching wine. Serving suggestions: Cold buffets, asparagus & fish. 117 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Vin Gourmand Dauvergne Ranvier, Rhône Valley A white Côtes du Rhône made primarily of Viognier, with Grenache Blanc & Marsanne. Fragrant, the wine shows exotic fruit such as lychee & mango; the palate backs these up with yellow peach & pink grapefruit. 119 Menetou-Salon Domaine de Beaurepaire, Loire Aromas of cut grass on the nose with gooseberry freshness & zesty citrus on the palate. A subtle Sauvignon Blanc from the village next door to Sancerre. 114 Sancerre Joseph Mellot, Domaine des Chaintres, Loire The wines are the ultimate expression of Sauvignon Blanc and the Loire appelation. Vibrant and steely where finesse and subtlety reign. 103 Clos Bellane 'Les Echalas' Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Blanc Southern Rhône, Southern Rhône With a beautiful palate of honey, beeswax & vanilla, Les Echalas can rival the even the finest Turkish Delight. 14

15 WHITE WINES REGIONAL FRANCE CONT 147 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Domaine Roger Perrin, Southern Rhone *10% Off* A pale yellow robe with golden tints. Fruity & floral nose with white blossom, honey & citrus notes. On the palate the wine is round & full bodied with a fruity floral character. 137 Château Rahoul Blanc Graves, Bordeaux *10% Off* The Rahoul Blanc has a vigorous, citrus-driven nose with crisp lemon, lime & dewy green apples on the nose. The palate is well balanced with apricot & peach in the background, nicely defined with good weight on the finish. This is a little gem. 92 Parker Points.. WHITE WINE ITALY & SPAIN 102 Pinot Grigio di Pavia Lombardia, Italy A crisp, dry wine made to a fuller style than is typical of this popular grape variety. Coolfermented for maximum fruit and acidity retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh. 104 Leiras Albariño Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain From the extreme north-west region of Spain, this dry, very crisp white wine is made exclusively from Albariño which is considered to produce the finest wines of the region. Cool-fermented, the wine exhibits fresh green apple and citrus aromas with a pinch of spice on a dry, minerally palate. 118 La Miranda de Secastilla Blanca Vinas del Vero, Somontano, Spain Garnacha Blanca is on a roll, though it sometimes seems surprising considering that it is a relatively neutral grape. But as in versions such as this one, the texture is far more compelling than expected & the light apple & citrus notes in the nose lead to firmer, stronger flavours in the mouth, reaching almost to complexity. Far from neutral, this is an exciting wine. 112 Gavi di Gavi La Toledana Domini Villa Lanata, Piemonte, Italy Seriously good Gavi di Gavi from a single vineyard that highlights the joys of Italy s most compelling signature white wine. An absolute joy to drink as an aperitif or with seafood. 160 Marqués de Riscal Limousin D.O Rueda, Spain Wine made using carefully selected Verdejo grapes from old, goblet-pruned vines, grown in the best gravel soil of the highest terraces of the Duero valley. Wine with a pale golden colour, complex & elegant. On the palate it is smooth & has a good base of fine lees, raisins & hints of toasted wood. 113 Pomino Bianco DOC Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Toscana, Italy Incredibly elegant, delicate & totally charming blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc from one of the greatest wine makers of Tuscany: a real discovery! 129 Pinot Grigio Grave del Friuli Friuli, Italy Delicious premium quality example of this famous variety from the gravelly plains of Friuli. Full of flavour (for a Pinot Grigio) fresh, creamy and tangy - a great Italian by anyone's standards. 15

16 WHITE WINE NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA 152 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Margaret River, Australia Sauvignon Blanc provides herbaceous, green fruit flavours, perfectly complemented by the heady lemon blossom aromas of Semillon. 140 Little Beauty Gewurztraminer 2010 (Limited Edition) Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Single vineyard, with a heady nose - beautifully perfumed. Aromas reminiscent of jasmine, rose petal & Middle Eastern spices for an Arabian nights feel. A touch of smokiness adds complexity. The palate is intriguing & plentiful with nougat, clove, orange, lychee & rose oil culminating in a round, rich & pleasing finish. I m proudly Kiwi & I m a Little Beauty. 142 Cloudy Bay Chardonnay Marlborough, New Zealand The nose offers appealing aromas of cereals, wheat flower, mandarin & ripe lemon. A hint of smoke is also evident balanced with creamy cashew nuts & an underlying grapefruit zest. The palate has a fresh lively entry matched by a silky mouth filling texture. Layers of flavours include slate, green plums, tart lemons & nougat. A lively wine offering richness & depth. 100 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand * 10% Off * The characteristically uplifting aromas of ripe lime & grapefruit, nectarine, papaya & mango & floral notes of orange blossom, gooseberry & sweet fennel are striking. A small portion of barrel ferment & subtle use of solids in fermentation has resulted in a chalky & weighty texture balanced by a minerally-citrus acid backbone. The wine has elegant line & length; refined, fleshy yet focused & refreshing. 128 Paritua Chardonnay Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Paritua Chardonnay is refined, elegant & smooth, with a harmonious & well-balanced composition. The texture of the palate is velvety, enhanced with the refined use of oak. Aromas of papaya, mango & passion fruit are complimented by subtle yeast notes. 126 Cloudy Bay Te Koko Marlborough, New Zealand The 2013 Te Koko is redolent of honeyed peaches, pink grapefruit and passion fruit with an undercurrent of cedar and baking bread. Medium-bodied with a lovely silken texture and tons of tropical and toast flavor layers, it finishes long. The Wine Advocate - 93pts 16

17 WHITE WINE AMERICAS 101 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Casablanca Valley, Chile Casablanca produces some of Chile's best Sauvignon Blancs. This zesty example is great fun to drink with herb, citrus and floral notes. 130 Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Casablanca Valley, Chile Subtle aromas of peach & white blossom combine with lightly toasted brioche. This fullbodied & ample Chardonnay combines both fruitiness & minerality with a long, refreshing finish. 154 Los Huertes, Los Vascos Chardonnay Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Casablanca Valley, Chile A fresh & delicate wine, with a harmonious & fruity bouquet.flavourful, fresh & pleasant, this wine has an appealing character with good length of fruit. 139 Terrazas de los Andes Selection Torrontes Mendoza, Argentina Brilliant white gold coloured with green highlights. Its white flower aromas such as orange blossom & Rosé combine harmoniously with its intense fruity notes of pear, mango & passion fruit. Fruity & sensual, with an excellent acidity expressed in an outstanding freshness. 111 Avant Sauvignon Blanc Kendall Jackson, California, USA This wine is light bodied with distinguished flavours of vibrant lime, tangerine & passion fruit. Pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of dishes, great times & good friends.with discreet notes of tropical fruits & white blossom on the nose, this wine delivers a lively citrus injection on the palate Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina Golden yellow with greenish highlights. Its fresh and fruity profile reveals notes of white flowers as jasmine in harmony with pear, white peach and pineapple aromas. Presence of slight toasted and sweet notes of vanilla and honey. Fresh and balanced with toasted hints and a persistent acidity. 148 Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay California, USA Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango, & papaya with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak & butter rounds out the long, lingering finish. WHITE WINE SOUTH AFRICA 131 Overberg Crocodile s Lair Chardonnay Bouchard Finlayson, Walker Bay, South Africa Harvested from non-irrigated vines. Rich mineral and citrus fruit flavour profile enhanced with gentle use of the best French oak. Drink fresh or after a few years of bottle maturation. 17

18 CLARET 273 Boisdale Claret Chateau de Sours, Bordeaux, Specially blended for Boisdale at Chateau de Sours: soft ripe fruit, pronounced elegance & sweet concentrated blackberry & blackcurrant flavours. 257 Mouton Cadet 2013 Anniversary Edition Baron Phillipe de Rothschild, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, France Fresh and vibrant with complex fruit aromas and lots of delicious elegant ripe fruit on the palate and sophisticated balancing acidity on the finish. 294 Château de Camarsac Oak-aged Château de Camarsac, Bordeaux, France The wine shows a complex and elegant palate and is made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged for six months in oak barrels. Château La Gorce Cru Bourgeois, Medoc * 10% Off * cl MAGNUM The dark purple colour, translates perfectly the richness of this wine. The aromas are those of concentrated canripe fruits. In taste, its richness & the density are dominated by roundness, consistency, volume & fullness. The tannins are long & soft, reassuring an optimal ageing. 45% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. 360 Château Sergant, Lalande-de-Pomerol Bordeaux Predominantly Merlot, with 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, from 40-year-old vines grown on the siliceous gravel soil in the western part of the region. The wine is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels after a long maceration. Deep cherry-red; the nose shows rich red and black fruit; the palate is structured with sweet tannins and fresh acidity and shows notes of blueberry and dark chocolate. 202 Château Petit Cantenac Grand Cru, Saint Emilion Deep red right to the rim, vibrant but not opaque, with a lush, primary red fruit nose, jammy & fresh. Bright red fruits, crunchy on the palate, with really supple, medium weight tannins behind, going to a lovely long, fruited finish. Very elegantly handled. Château Rahoul Graves, Bordeaux, France HALF cl MAGNUM This is a very serious wine indeed, as anyone who is a collector of fine wine will instantly recognise. A great concentration of colour & fruit combined with plenty of supple tannins give this wine great maturity & gravitas. 236 Château Pavillon de Poyferré nd Wine Leoville-Poyferre Pavillon, St-Julien Second wine Leoville-Poyferre Pavillon, this has all the character & polish of the Grand Vin but does not require the patience. With an expressive nose of crème de cassis, liquorice & spring flowers there is a juicy texture & balance only found in top vintages. 250 Château Clos Cantenac Grand Cru, St. Emilion * 10% Off * Deep, deep red black to firm on the rim, with an alluring nose of fresh, creamed black fruits, some spice & a hint of cedar behind. On the palate fresh, almost crunchy red & black fruits, lovely depth & spice, mocha, with fine, subtle tannins going to a long, black finish. Very refined, smooth, yet also subtly powerful. 93 points from Robert Parker. 18

19 CLARET 338 Château Potensac Cru Bourgeois, Médoc Dark glowing crimson. Grunty, very concentrated. Arguably the miracle here is to find a wine from Jean-Hubert Delon (the makers of Ch. Leoville Las Cases) at around 95. & one you could actually think of drinking too. This should certainly appeal to classicists especially those knowledgeable enough to know it s related to the most expensive super second of all, Léoville Las Cases. Jancis Robinson, Sept 2011, 16/ Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé, Saint Emilion *10% Off * Like so many 2001s, this is soft, ripe & very gratifying. It is deeply mineral with hints of liquorice, graphite & forest floor. The palate is full of soft, plumy fruit, raisins & minerals. This is a very easy drinking & charming mid-weight St Emilion. Must be decanted! 367 Château Haut-Bages Libéral, 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac Bordeaux A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot grown on the Garonne gravels; this 5th classified growth has half of its vineyards adjacent to Château Latour and the other half behind Château Pichon Baron, on the heights of the Bages, a large plateau in the south of Pauillac. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of them new. The 2008 vintage is characterised by its powerful structure, which is also fleshy with beautiful ripeness to the fruit; the tannins are integrated and elegant and the wine has a remarkable freshness. 265 Château Gruaud Larose nd Growth Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julian Herbaceous, meaty, sweaty saddle leather notes along with plum & blackcurrant fruit are present in this mid-weight St.-Julien. There are also some raspy tannins in the finish. 282 Blason d Evangile Barons de Rothschild, Pomerol * 20% Off * Dense, deep, dark color. Fresh, fruity nose (raspberry, Morello cherry, blackcurrant) with notes of toast. The attack is refined & silky with fruity notes & delicate, ripe tannins. The palate is long & very smooth, thanks to the beautifully ripe tannins. The finish is silky & well balanced. Grape Varieties: Merlot 89 %, Cabernet Franc 11 %. Château Belgrave th Growth Grand Cru Classé, Haut-Medoc 357 HALF cl Little-known & respectably priced, Belgrave's 2005 is nevertheless big & powerful, with plenty of juicy, black fruit & hints of tar & chocolate. Already drinking very well but will certainly age well. Medium-Full Bodied, dry Cabernet Sauvignon blend. 12.5% alc. 213 Château d'angludet Cru Bourgeois, Margaux I dont believe I have ever tasted a better d Angludet than this It reveals an inky/black/purple hue as well as an explosive bouquet of road tar, blackberries, cassis, underbrush, & forest floor characteristics. Medium to full-bodied with sweet tannin, copious glycerin, & a heady finish, it is a sumptuous, atypically forward 2005 to consume during its first years of life. Drink Parker Points. 244 Château Cantemerle ème Cru Classé, Haut-Medoc The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries, & flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison to its peers, but it possesses an ethereal seriousness, purity, & overall harmony that are striking for its delicacy & finesse. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon & the rest primarily Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, it should be at its finest between

20 CLARET 219 Château Pavillon Rouge nd Wine of du Chateau Margaux *OFFER* The second wine, the 2008 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, represents 47% of the crop & is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, & the rest mostly Petit Verdot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc. It is a beautiful wine exhibiting classic purity along with red & black fruits intermixed with licorice, tobacco leaf, & floral nuances. Sweet, round tannins, & a lovely forward freshness suggest this stunning second wine should drink well young 92 Parker Points. 344 Château La Lagune ème Cru Classé, Haut-Medoc Chateau La Lagune has long been a favourite property of world renowned wine critic Robert Parker. The 2000 La Lagune is ripe & fleshy on the nose & has a wonderfully elegant & refreshing palate. It is drinking now & will continue to drink well over the next 4-5 years. 274 Château d'armailhac ième Cru Classé, Pauillac Château d'armailhac, a 5 ième Cru Classé Pauillac property, is located immediately next to Château Mouton-Rothschild. A quite evolved meaty nose, a sweet start on the palate with a long chewy finish. From Baron Philippe de Rothschild. 311 Château l Eglise-Clinet AOC Pomerol, France * 25% Off * This is a Grand Vin de Garde, although that said, this is very much ready to drink now. Made from 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine has great power & depth, with super-ripe cassis & violets underpinned by brawny, smoky tannins. 331 Château l Evangile AOC Pomerol * 40% Off * Aromas of minerals, black raspberries, earth & spice. High tannin in the finish & plenty of sweet fruit on the palate suggest this wine will turn out to be extra special. 291 Château Gruaud Larose ième Cru Classé, Saint-Julien * 40% Off * Good deep red. Very complex, perfumed aromas of plum, leather, meat & minerals. Sweet, lush & young; really stuffed with fat, meaty fruit. Finishes with big, ripe tannins & palate-staining sweet fruit. 310 Château Cos d'estournel ième Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Estèphe, France * 30% Off * The 1982 is unctous, super-concentrated, rich & powerful. Although the tannins are brawny, the wine still reveals that fabulous inner-core of sweet, jammy, blackcurrant & black-cherry fruit. There is considerable body to this immensely fine example of a Cos d'estournel. 95+ Parker Points. 330 Château Lynch Bages ième Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, France * 30% Off * The 1982 Lynch-Bages continues to develop well. The tannins are ripe, round & polished, the fruit is ripe & sweet, the nose is packed with tobacco, earth, truffle, cedar, forest floor, herbs & cassis notes & the finish goes on forever. Delicious. 281 Château Pétrus Pomerol * 20% Off * Unquestionably one of the vintage s superstars, the Petrus 1995 is taking on a personality similar to the extraordinarily backward, muscular This is not a Petrus that could be approached in its youth (i.e., the perfect duo of 1989 & 1990). The wine exhibits an opaque ruby/purple colour followed by a knockout nose of toast, jammy black fruits & roasted coffee. On the palate, it possesses teeth-staining extract levels, massive body & rich, sweet black fruits buttressed by powerful tannins. 95+ Parker Points. 20