31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 1. &Wine. Champagne

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1 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 1 &Wine Champagne

2 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 2 Champagne Champagne by the Glass Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservée Brut 125ml Glass 5.85 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 125ml Glass 8.45 Mercier Brut Rosé 125ml Glass 6.85 Champagne Perfect for any occasion Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservée Brut France NV Upfront biscuity elegance blends with a respectful ageing in bottle. Altogether a very stylish wine. Mercier Brut France NV A youthful elegance with a small amount of reserve wines for balance. A round, ripe, generous yet light character. Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial France NV A well-known blend of older reserves with young wines to ensure a consistency of this flowery aroma and warm biscuit hints. Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec France NV A rich, rounded palate with more than a hint of sweetness, reminiscent of caramelised pineapple, pear and vanilla pastries. Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P France NV Dry and lemony with a crisp, biscuity finish. From the three classic grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut France NV Elaborate richness of mainly Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier evolves into an exceptional maturity, laden with concentrated elegance. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut France NV Reflecting the traditions of the past, this is full yet dry and has a rich, creamy style with biscuity flavours. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Ultra Brut France NV Distinctively unique, showing an unexpected yet superb balance of natural grape sweetness with determinedly dry crispness. Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut France NV With a reputation for being big and full-flavoured, the richness and yeasty tones give a long, stylish finish. Rosé Champagne Mercier Brut Rosé France NV A delightful salmon-pink colour with vibrant cherry and strawberry aromas. Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé France NV Copper-tinged, salmon-pink with redcurrants on the nose and a mineral character. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut France NV The briefest liaison with grape skins tantalisingly leaves this delicate colour yet exudes a floral fragrance evolving soft red berry richness. Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut Rosé France Showing great elegance with aromas of strawberries, redcurrants, honey and freshly baked bread.

3 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 3 Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut France The harmonious blending with older reserve wines yields these most loved floral aromas and subtle biscuit whispers. Taittinger, Brut France Perhaps the lightest and most elegant of the Grand Marque Champagnes, an intensely fragrant character, subtle biscuity complexity and superb elegance from a predominance of Chardonnay. Veuve Clicquot Vintage Réserve Brut France Grand and Premier Cru vineyards ensure this harmony of rich berry ripeness and layers of toasted biscuit crumbs yet a delicious crisp finale. Prestige Cuvées Bollinger La Grande Année Brut France A dry vintage Champagne, Pinot Noir opulence exudes exceptionally fine power and finesse. Rich toasty fullness is simply mouth-filling. Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut France A prestige cuvée renowned for great length and elegance, these bubbles are also bursting with seductive, ripe berry richness. Dom Pérignon Brut France Long and satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty, nutty flavours, superbly fat and ripe. Complex, luxury Grand Cru Champagne made only in the best years. Krug Grande Cuvée Brut France NV Different vintages marry in complete harmony with such balance and opulent depths. Magnificent richness and definitively worthy of its great heritage. Louis Roederer Cristal Brut France Aromas of green apple, caramel and lemon zest; with concentrated, minerally flavours that announce apples served with cream. Sparkling Wine Perfect to share with friends or to start as an apéritif Codorníu Selección Raventós Brut, Cava Spain NV Delicious fruity aromas of apple and pear, a complex, toasty palate with a crisp, acidic backbone. Grown high in the coastal mountains to enhance complexity and freshness. Very stylish. Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel Italy NV Fresh, dry and fruity. A pleasant and extremely elegant bouquet with delightful, floral-based hints. A smooth, velvety and poetic flavour. Fantinel Rosé Brut Italy NV Delicious strawberry and redcurrant flavours backed with a squeeze of sweetened lemon juice.

4 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 4 Wine White Wine by the Glass Tierra Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley Chile 2007/8 175ml Glass 3.60 Pale yellow with fresh fruit, citrus and mineral notes 250ml Glass 5.10 and a clean finish. Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay, SE Australia 175ml Glass 3.80 Australia 2006/7 250ml Glass 5.30 A crisp style with a fresh, yet ripe lemon character and no oak ageing. Don Jacobo Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Corral Spain 2007/8 175ml Glass 3.95 Fresh, dry, crisp and modern, from this classic Spanish 250ml Glass 5.60 region using the local Viura grape. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, San Floriano Italy 2006/7 175ml Glass 4.10 Delicate flavours of apples and pears on a refreshingly dry palate. 250ml Glass 5.80 Chablis, Domaine Gilbert Picq et Fils France 2006/7 175ml Glass 6.40 A ripe Chardonnay of great style, with the gunflint 250ml Glass 8.85 characteristic for which the region is famous. Red Wine by the Glass Montemarino Barbera del Piemonte, Sant Orsola 175ml Glass 3.50 Italy 2006/7 250ml Glass 4.85 This native grape gives a fresh, fruity style with delicious berry flavours. Fortant de France Merlot, VdP d Oc France 2007/8 175ml Glass 3.60 Soft and fleshy with velvety tannins, at the same time it has the 250ml Glass 4.95 generous blackcurrant and raspberry fruit associated with this classic variety. Berri Estates Shiraz, SE Australia Australia 2006/7 175ml Glass 3.90 Medium-bodied and fruity with raspberry, cherry and plum, 250ml Glass 5.55 complemented by vanilla spices. Marqués de Morano Rioja Tinto Spain 2006/7 175ml Glass 4.50 A lighter style for Rioja, just a hint of traditional 250ml Glass 6.35 oakiness and abundant juicy ripe berries. Fleurie Les Muriennes, Thorin France 2006/7 175ml Glass 5.75 The name Fleurie aptly describes the fresh, floral style 250ml Glass 8.15 of the wine. Rosé Wine by the Glass Pinot Grigio Rosato del Veneto, Collezione Marchesini 175ml Glass 4.20 Italy 2006/7 250ml Glass 5.95 Dry and subtly flavoured raspberry and apple-scented rosé from the north-east of Italy. Vendange White Zinfandel, California USA 2006/7 175ml Glass 4.50 A brief time with juice and skin together gives this delicate colour, 250ml Glass 6.40 delicious strawberry aroma and zingy freshness.

5 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 5 Fresh, Crisp Whites Perfect with fish, seafood and green salads Cullinan View Chenin Blanc, Robertson South Africa 2007/ Deliciously fresh and creamy with peachy fruit character. A classic South African style. Tierra Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley Chile 2007/ Pale yellow with fresh fruit, citrus and mineral notes and a clean finish. Don Jacobo Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Corral Spain 2007/ Fresh, dry, crisp and modern, from this classic Spanish region using the local Viura grape. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, San Floriano Italy 2006/ Delicate flavours of apples and pears on a refreshingly dry palate. Orvieto Classico Secco Vigneto Torricella, Bigi Italy 2006/ Single estate Orvieto, with refreshing pear and apple flavours and a waft of almond blossom. Vidal Estate Riesling, Marlborough New Zealand 2007/ A fine example of the Riesling grape, showing lime and floral aromas combined with the minerality and citrus fruit flavours typical of the grape in an off-dry, New World style. Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand A rich cocktail of passion fruit, tangerine and ripe peach characters with an underlying hint of grassy complexity and a crisp, dry, lingering finish. Sancerre Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot France 2007/ Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers. Pouilly-Fumé Cuvée du Troncsec, Joseph Mellot France 2006/ Loire Sauvignon Blanc at its best, classic gunflint and rich gooseberries on the nose, creamy fullness on the palate and a crisp, dry finish. Soft, Fruity and Aromatic Whites Great with pasta dishes and light meats like poultry or pork Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa 2007/ Soft and creamy, a hint of ripe tropical fruit and a delicious vanilla sweetness. Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay, SE Australia Australia 2006/ A crisp style with a fresh, yet ripe lemon character and no oak ageing. Accademia del Sole Viognier, Calatrasi Italy 2006/ Exuding classic peach and apricot aromas and flavours together with subtle hints of oak and vanilla on the finish. Mâcon-Villages Domaine de la Grange Magnien, Louis Jadot, France 2006/ Full-flavoured freshness heaped with apple ripeness giving way to a softer style, distinctive of its southern provenance. Chablis, Domaine Gilbert Picq et Fils France 2006/ A ripe Chardonnay of great style, with the gunflint characteristic for which the region is famous.

6 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 6 Fuller Flavoured Whites Complement cream or cheese-based pasta and risotto dishes Blackstone Chardonnay, Monterey County USA 2007/ Crisp, lively acidity, delicious tropical fruit flavours, great depth and richness with a delicate touch of tasty oak on the finish. Errázuriz Chardonnay Wild Ferment, Casablanca Valley Chile 2007/ Great complexity and a wonderful, rich, buttery character. A fine example of a New World Chardonnay with real individuality. Bourgogne Château des Jacques Clos de Loyse, Domaine Louis Jadot France 2004/ A ripe, buttery, white Burgundy with the classic ripe, rounded character of the Chardonnay grape and subtle hints of vanilla flavour on the finish from barrel-ageing. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2007/ Layers of pure striking flavours combining the distinctive grassy aromas and surprising redcurrant spiciness with fresh lemon zest. Light Vibrant Reds Perfect with grilled chicken and pasta Montemarino Barbera del Piemonte, Sant Orsola Italy 2006/ This native grape gives a fresh, fruity style with delicious berry flavours. Casa La Joya Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley Chile 2006/ The balance of rich berry flavours and a soft, minted finish perfected by this family-owned winery. Fleurie Les Muriennes, Thorin France 2006/ The name Fleurie aptly describes the fresh, floral style of the wine.

7 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 7 Smooth Elegant Reds Ideal served with red meats and tomato-based pasta Fortant de France Merlot, VdP d Oc France 2007/ Soft and fleshy with velvety tannins, at the same time it has the generous blackcurrant and raspberry fruit associated with this classic variety. Berri Estates Shiraz, SE Australia Australia 2006/ Medium-bodied and fruity with raspberry, cherry and plum, complemented by vanilla spices. Kleine Zalze Pinotage, Stellenbosch South Africa 2006/ A deep-coloured wine made from South Africa s own grape variety. Excellent berry fruit flavours and soft tannins from vineyards located in the beautiful region of Stellenbosch. Marqués de Morano Rioja Tinto Spain 2006/ A lighter style for Rioja, just a hint of traditional oakiness and abundant juicy ripe berries. Tour de Mandelotte Médoc, Ginestet France 2004/ A firm character yet with a softness that displays generous black fruit richness and savoury spices. Vidal Estate Pinot Noir, Hawke s Bay New Zealand 2006/ Raspberry sweetness showing through a youthful character, yet more structure and complexity developing from barrique-ageing. Don Jacobo Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Corral Spain 2001/ Traditional Rioja with a stylish, silky balance of ripe cherry flavours and generous vanilla oak character for a mature style. Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir, Marlborough New Zealand 2005/ Lifted aromas of red cherries and wild sage flowers, displaying intense varietal character. The palate is silky rich and complex, with layers of strawberry fruit and toasty oak, over fine-grained tannins. Rich, Hearty, Full Bodied Reds Complement heavier dishes. Wonderful with beef, lamb or duck Finca Flichman Malbec Oak-Aged, Mendoza Argentina 2007/ An extra mellowness from time in barrel blends well with the full-bodied, ripe berry character with a touch of spice. Blackstone Merlot, California USA 2005/ The sumptuousness of dark berry and black cherry aromas and spicy clove, generous rich softness and gentle barrique complexity. Veramonte Merlot Reserva, Casablanca Valley Chile 2006/ Richly full of blackberry and cherry aromas with hints of mint and a creamy velvet texture. Barossa Valley Estate E Minor Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia A vibrant and generous character full of cherry and dark berry flavours and subtle spices of oak.

8 31065 Epernay_wine menu 09:Wine menu 09 6/22/09 3:22 PM Page 8 Rich, Hearty, Full Bodied Reds continued Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel, California USA 2005/ Rich and spicy with classic black pepper and cherry aromas and a full-bodied palate finish, with ripe easy tannins. Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Pradelle France 2004/ The rich smokiness enveloping a blackberry ripeness is keenly evoked from 100% Syrah grapes and time in oak. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Préference, Caves Saint-Pierre France 2006/ Consistently showing this generous spiced red berry layered on a creamy, mellow succulence of blackberry richness. Château Potensac, Cru Bourgeois Médoc France Consistently surpassing many classed growths, this well-rounded and mouth-filling style is laden with ripe creamy berry plumpness. Rosé Wine Great paired with salmon or pork Pinot Grigio Rosato del Veneto, Collezione Marchesini Italy 2006/ Dry and subtly flavoured raspberry and apple-scented rosé from the north-east of Italy. Vendange White Zinfandel, California USA 2006/ A brief time with juice and skin together gives this delicate colour, delicious strawberry aroma and zingy freshness. In the event of a vintage not being available a suitable alternative will be offered. A list of Classic wines, in limited quantities, is available upon request. 171/172 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1RL Tel: Fax: info@bar-epernay.co.uk