CHATEAU LYNCH-BAGES iéme Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

1 VENERABLE WINE OF THE MONTH BY THE GLASS December 2017 CHATEAU LYNCH-BAGES 2008 5iéme Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 39.00 PER GLASS OF 125ML Every month Tobias Gorn, Boisdale s wine buyer and fine wine connoisseur hand-picks an outstanding wine from our extensive cellars to be savoured by the glass. This fine and rare wine has been carefully chosen for its pedigree, quality and because it is in a particularly enjoyable phase of its life. Kept at optimal freshness by using the revolutionary Coravin device which allows by the glass pours without pulling the cork. TASTING NOTES: Lynch-Bages is one of the great stars of Bordeaux, given its status and price its closer to a 2 nd growth than a humble 5 th We are lucky to have secured some of the 2008 vintage many years ago and we are ageing them in our cellars in perfect conditions. The 2008 vintage is often called the last of the great but affordable vintages and we are delighted to be able to offer this exceptional wine at a fairly moderate price of 39 per a glass of 125ml. 39.00 PER A GLASS OF 125ML Lynch-Bages 2008 is full of plump black fruit and cassis accompanied by silky oak tones and aging notes of cedar wood and an autumn forest floor. It has retained some of its classy floral freshness and still carries the typical cassis note of its Pauillac origin but started to mature and develop into a truly stunning fine wine ready to be enjoyed now. Impressive 93 Parker points. ABOUT TOBIAS & YOUR RATING Tobias has extensive wine knowledge and over a decade of experience in the wine and spirits industry as head sommelier, whisky educator and regular judge at the top international wine and spirits competitions. He would love to hear your thoughts on this month s recommendation so please email your thoughts to TOBIAS@MRGORN.COM

2 CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING Bin 125ml 343 Santi Nello Prosecco, Extra Dry, Botter 8.50 39.50 Veneto, Italy Made by family run winery Casa Vinicola Botter, founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter, and now in its third generation. Aromas of pear drops, lemon and melon. Light and fresh on the palate with a clean finish. 380 Deutz Brut Classic NV 47.50 Aÿ, France Queen Victoria, Empress of India, chose this Champagne for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. It is remarkably seductive & delicate with creamy brioche notes. 391 Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV 49.50 Épernay, France One of the most prestigious Champagne houses. The PJ non-vintage embodies the elegance of the style of the house. Enjoy the richness of its fresh fruit flavours & notes of buttery brioche. 373 Boisdale 1er Cru - Blanc de Noirs NV 11.95 57.50 Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France A classic Blanc de Noir: 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir & 50% Premier Cru Meunier with a minimum of six years average bottle age. The result is a complex, elegant Champagne of real distinction. 353 Jenkyn Place Brut 2013 English Sparkling Wine 13.50 65.00 Hampshire, England The nose is characterised by pure, bright citrus fruit, followed by a silky palate of tropical fruits, quince and baked bread. Freshness and precision of flavour is enhanced by a beautiful balancing acidity, giving this wine a harmonious mouthfeel with great persistence. 62% Chardonnay 24% Pinot Noir, 14% Meunier 501 Pommery Brut Royal NV 65.00 Reims, France Brut Royal is wonderfully fresh & vivacious with great balance. Citrus & white flower notes combine with concentrated red berry flavours to produce a wine with great elegance, finesse & a complex finish. 344 Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV 69.50 Aÿ, France One of the classic, full bodied style Grande Marque Champagnes with wonderful balance, fresh fruit character and toasted brioche notes. 377 Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV 70.00 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 on the finish. An excellent apéritif.

CHAMPAGNE CONTINUED 125ml 340 Piper Heidsieck NV 73.00 Reims, France Piper Heidsieck's non-vintage Champagne aged in their Reims cellars for a fullbodied flavour. With a blend that's heavily Pinot dominant (both Noir & Meunier), it is a rich & full-bodied. 374 Boisdale Vintage Cuvée Speciale 2004 15.95 75.00 Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, Reims, France 70% Grand Cru Chardonnay & 30% Premier Cru Pinot Noir. 2004 is another magnificent Champagne vintage. The nose is fresh with lively citrus notes; the palate reveals spiced vanilla with hints of white peppercorns & an intense minerality. 390 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV 75.00 Reims, France These fresh yellow bubbles buzz with subtle white fruit, vanilla & toasty brioche. The famous Yellow Label is Champagne of serious quality, which is capable of turning any occasion into an event. 500 Pommery Grand Cru 2004 79.50 Reims, France Pommery Grand Cru 2004 Vintage Champagne is made from 50% Chardonnay & 50% Pinot Noir, from a selection of seven Grand Crus & is aged for more than four years on its lees. The end result is a wine of surprising youth & freshness, with flavours of white flowers, honey & lemon zest, giving way to a hazelnut & brioche creaminess which is well worth savouring. 341 Piper Heidsieck Vintage 2006 85.00 Reims, France A superlative wine of great elegance, style & flair. The prolonged maturation means that its toasty nose holds notes of warm butter, ripe white fruits & smooth lime coulis, while the palate has layers of unctuous smoked hazelnuts & a zesty tangerine finish. 345 Bollinger Grande Annee 2007 92.50 Aÿ, France We are happy to offer this legendary wine at this great price. A full bodied and very elegant vintage expression, goes brilliantly with seafood or as a real celebration Champagne for a grand occasion. 395 Deutz Cuvée William 2002 111.00 Aÿ, France A completely stunning vintage prestige cuvee of astonishingly complex elegance & delicacy that has charmed all who have tasted it at Boisdale. If you love magnificent Champagne you will adore this wine. 392 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Vintage 2007 135.00 Épernay, France Evocative of a by-gone age and first released in 1969 to celebrate the 70 th birthday of American Jazz Legend Duke Ellington, this is a Champagne of charm & great assurance, revealing the fine pedigree of a broad aromatic palate & subtle, yet complex, floral persistence on the finish. 3

4 CHAMPAGNE CONTINUED 383 Dom Perignon 2006 / 2009 29.50 149.50 Épernay, France Dom Pérignon has been Moët et Chandon's most luxurious cuvée since 1921 Loaded with stylish aromas of citrus, artisanal bread, green apple & pear, this is a dry style & vibrantly refreshing on the palate. Expect to be impressed. 342 Piper Heidsieck Rare Vintage 2002 160.00 Reims, France 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. 385 Krug Grande Cuvée NV 165.00 Reims, France Krug remains at the very summit of Champagne-making. This is a 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. 397 Krug Vintage 2000 225.00 Reims, France Rich, precise, complex & indulgent, the house of Krug wanted to create a vintage for the last year of the millennium. Known as Gourmandise Orageuse (Stormy Indulgence), this vintage brings together the complexity & generosity of a very exciting year. 387 Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 240.00 Reims, France One of the most luscious Champagnes ever made, this needs no further introduction. ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 398 Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Rosé NV 75.00 Épernay, France This Rosé Impérial Brut radiates romance & style with its fruitiness, seductiveness & elegance. Notes of strawberry, raspberry & cherry dominate the nose, followed by a lively palate of fresh summer red berries with floral nuances & a light, peppery touch. 389 Deutz Rosé NV 75.00 Aÿ, France A wonderful & delicate classic salmon pink colour. The nose is fresh with aromas of cherries & blackberries. The palate is surprisingly concentrated & delicious with an extremely fine & beautifully balanced finish.

ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE CONTINUED 125ml 5 388 Canard-Duchêne Authentic Rosé NV 75.00 Reims, France A stand-out fizz with intense, fresh fruit aromas of strawberries & raspberries. A hint of grenadine on the palate builds up to a long, redcurrant finish. 376 Boisdale Vintage Cuvée Speciale Rosé 2006 16.25 75.00 Georges Gardet, Chigny-les-Roses, France This rosé is made using the skin contact method rather than the more commonly employed addition of still red wine. A wine worthy of its excellent vintage, which packs in red berry fruit flavours with elegant citrus notes. 394 Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV 80.00 Épernay, France Intense & delicate aromas, followed by subtle, floral notes of honeysuckle & wild strawberries on the palate. 378 Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV 80.00 Reims, France Delicious, red fruit-flavoured fizz from a legendary house. Supremely quaffable & likely to arouse romantic notions in even the hardest of hearts. 346 Bollinger Grande Annee Rose 2005 95.00 Aÿ, France We are happy to offer this legendary wine at this great price An extremely serious rosé champagne with good age on it already. Rich, bold and complex with a long memorable finish. Highly recommended. 379 Veuve Clicquot Rosé Reserve Vintage 2008 120.00 Reims, France A delicious vintage rosé fizz from the maestros at Veuve Clicquot. Dependably brilliant, with a depth of flavour & rarely-found complexity. 381 Dom Perignon Rosé Vintage 2003/2004 275.00 Épernay, France Produced only in exceptional years, Dom Perignon Rosé represents one of the finest rosé wines in Champagne. A hedonistic cornucopia of seductive red berries, luxurious spices & redolent florals. A wine to be seduced by. 399 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2004/2007 285.00 Épernay, France Well-rounded, delicate aromas of redcurrants & pomegranates combine with blood orange & grapefruit. An amazingly complex palate with refreshing & intense red fruit undertones. 384 Krug Rosé NV 300.00 Reims, France Meticulously crafted from a selection of vintage cuvées, this is recognised as one of the finest rosé Champagnes in the world. One for the romantic connoisseur.

6 HOUSE WHITE SELECTION Bin 125ml 175ml 130 Crucillon Viura Blanco, 2016 4.90 6.30 22.50 Campo de Borja, Spain Pale yellow coloured with intense floral aromas. Crisp and delicate dry white with a refreshing finish. 134 Viñas Del Vero, Chardonnay/Macabeo 2016 5.45 7.00 25.00 Somontano, Spain A delicious blend of Chardonnay & Macabeo, this Iberian white is dry & crisp with notes of apricot, peach & apple. 133 Novita Pinot Grigio 2016 6.20 8.25 29.50 Veneto, Italy A crisp, dry wine made to a fuller style than is typical of this popular grape variety. Cool fermented for fruit and acid retention to create a youthful and refreshing wine. 123 Domaine de Bila-Haut Blanc, Cotes-du-Roussillion 2016 6.80 9.70 33.00 Languedoc-Roussillon, France Blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeo. Citrus aromas of lemon, grapefruit and with smoky notes. Fresh and very aromatic on the palate, full bodied and round, with a great zesty acidity and a long finish. 109 Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc 2014 7.60 9.80 35.00 Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France Aromas of honeysuckle & passion fruit dominate the nose, with a fresh hint of grapefruit & lemon blossom on the palate. 101 Picpoul de Pinet Belardent 2016 7.75 10.25 36.50 Languedoc, France Crisp and refreshing with zesty citrus notes, it s perfect for drinking as an aperitif or to accompany seafood dishes. 102 Zapallar Riesling 2016 8.50 11.55 39.50 Casablanca Valley, Chile This lovely dry Riesling spends 2 to 3 months on its lees to add structure and flavours. The result is a fresh and perfumed wine with aromas of citrus, grapefruit, lime, apple and apricot. 141 La Rosa, Dourosa White 2016 8.90 11.75 42.00 Quinta de la Rose, Douro, Portugal Expressive white fruit aromas with noticeable minerality. On the palate, plenty of richness as well as citrus fruit flavours, with a lively & very enjoyable finish. Somehow rather counter intuitively it has a touch of Chassagne Montrachet about it! The vineyards have a high altitude, above the Douro Valley & were especially identified by iconic wine maker, Jorge Moreira for the purpose of making this wine.

7 HOUSE WHITE SELECTION CONTINUED Bin 125ml 175ml 103 Mount Brown, Sauvignon Blanc 2016 9.25 12.00 45.00 Waipara, New Zealand A refined and elegant Sauvignon Blanc produced by father and daughter team, Tony Rutherford and Catherine Keith. Softer and more nuanced than the more forward Marlborough style, showing exotic fruit flavours backed up by a lemon-lime minerality. 110 Albariño 2016 9.80 12.20 46.50 Pazos de Lusco, Galicia, Spain This is a fantastic expression of the Albariño grape from this artisanal winery. Myriad tropical fruits on the nose and tangy grapefruit and pineapple on the palate. Smooth rounded & elegant with beautifully poised acidity. 124 Pomino Bianco DOC 2014 10.75 13.90 49.50 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! 114 Petit Chablis, Domaine d Elise 2016 12.00 16.25 55.00 Chablis, Burgundy, France Wines from Frederic Prain have a distinguishing characteristic as he harvests his grapes later than usual in order to achieve full maturation of his grapes. This Petit Chablis spends seven months maturing on its lees for added complexity a very sophisticated drop! 136 Sancerre, Domaine Millet Roger 2016 12.50 16.50 59.50 Loire Valley, France Aromatic floral aromas of white blossom & grapefruit on the nose, with a refreshing, zesty and dry on the palate. Lightly but firmly balanced with intensity of flavour. 100 Alpha Domus Wingwalker Viognier 16.25 21.00 65.00 Hawke s Bay, New Zealand A delicate and complex aroma of apricot, yellow fleshed peach, jasmine and mineral notes. French oak and yeast lees stirring contributes creamy vanilla and toasted brioche characters. Our Wine Buyer s Favourite. 108 Meursault Les Vireuils 2015/16 18.00 25.25 89.50 Domaine Dupont-Fahn, Burgundy, France Produced in tiny quantities, this is a Meursault for grown-ups. With extraordinary depth & complex flavours of toast, honey & tropical fruit. This is one of our favourite whites and the longest served white wine at Boisdale

8 HOUSE RED SELECTION Bin 125ml 175ml 215 Vina Temprana Old Vines Garnacha 2016 4.90 6.30 22.50 Campo de Borja, Spain Garnacha made from old vines, showing Raspberry, cherry and white pepper aromas with good concentration of fruit and a fresh lift on the finish. 239 Viñas Del Vero, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2016 5.45 7.00 25.00 Somontano, Spain A well made Cabernet Merlot blend with lashings of round fruit flavours, complimented by hints of cinnamon & black pepper. 297 Armigero Sangiovese di Romagna 2013 6.40 8.30 29.50 Emilia Romana, Italy A superb wine from the Emilia-Romagna region. Ruby red with lashings of ripe cherries, dried fruit & spice, light & fruity on the palate. 233 Vina Amate Rioja Crianza 2014 7.00 9.75 35.00 Rioja, Spain This stunning Rioja spends 12 months in oak barrels and another 12 months in bottle before release. Powerful nose with layers of black and red fruits, leading to a fruit driven palate with mineral and gentle oaky notes on the finish. 216 Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2015 7.25 10.25 36.00 M.Chapoutier, Southern Rhône, France This is a predominantly Grenache signifying a generous warm-hearted wine, full bodied with a hint of spice. This producer is consistently rated as one of the best in the southern Rhône valley. 273 Boisdale Claret 2014 8.00 10.50 37.50 Château de Sours, Bordeaux, France We have the honour of having this wine especially blended for Boisdale at Château de Sours. Lashings of pithy blackberry flavours encase a refined & elegant structure giving an approachable and very easy-drinking Claret. 258 Zapallar Pinot Noir Reserva 2016 8.50 12.00 39.50 San Antonio, Chile A harmonious wine with bright cherry and raspberry aromas and a hint of spice. Smooth and long in the mouth with elegant tannins and a lingering finish. 247 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2015 10.30 13.35 47.50 Mendoza, Argentina Brimming with red fruit, sour cherries, and plums, permeated by delicate floral scents. This is a wine of great structure. 92 Points James Suckling. 272 El Billo Priorat, Cellar Cecilio 2012 10.50 14.70 49.00 Catalonia, Spain Intense ripe dark fruits with notes of herbs and balsamic. A full and rich style with bags of rustic character and earthiness. Long and delicious. Outstanding value and a truly exciting wine

9 HOUSE RED SELECTION CONTINUED 218 Beronia Vinas Viejas 2012 11.75 15.40 55.00 La Rioja Alta, Spain A superb award winning Rioja. 100% very old Tempranillo vines produce a classic, elegant & complex Rioja with blackberries, cocoa & spice, soft tannins & a deliciously long finish. 228 Kendall Jackson Vintner s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 14.00 18.25 65.00 California, USA Aromas of lush black cherry, blackberry & cassis draw you in. Round & rich tannins provide a robust backbone & supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla & a hint of mocha linger on the finish. 92 Parker Points. 214 Château Rahoul 2014 15.50 20.50 69.50 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. 284 Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block 2016 17.00 22.00 79.50 Stellenbosch, South Africa Complex red and black fruits on the nose with violets and white pepper. An incredibly opulent palate full of spicy black fruit and cocoa, fine tannins and a lingering finish. One of South Africa s most sought after wines from one of its top producers. 230 Il Fauno Toscana 2012 17.40 22.45 80.00 Tuscany, Italy This Super Tuscan displays a dark ruby colour in the glass, with vibrant red fruit aromas of pomegranate, cranberry & tart red cherry on the nose. Hints of green olive, cedar & sandalwood envelop aromas of lavender, anise, ground clove & kirsch extract. Please also ask about our fine wine of the month served by 125ml glass or see the first page of this list for more information.

10 ROSÉ SELECTION Bin 125ml 175ml 183 Les Vignerons Rosé BIN END UNTIL STOCKS LAST 5.25 7.00 25.00 Languedoc, France Light pink colour with raspberry reflections. Intense with notes of red berry & exotic fruits. Lively & tasty on the palate, round & fruity. Wild strawberry aromas. 182 Boisdale Rosé 2015 6.40 8.30 29.50 Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Rosé at its very best: dry & full bodied, packed with ripe plump summer berry & blackcurrant leaf notes, all complimented by the deliciously refreshing acidity & a lively spicy finish. 190 Minuty M Côtes de Provence Rosé 2016 8.70 11.00 39.50 Château Minuty, Provence, France The aromatic harmony of Grenache & Cinsault offers some notes of peach & candied orange. These wines are elaborated in the pure Minuty style, a combination of fresh, upfront natural fruit & intense flavours. 191 Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé, Prestige 2016 49.50 Château Minuty, Provence, France All the savoir-faire & tradition of Minuty are crystallised in the Prestige range, born 25 years ago. This light rosé wine expresses some very intense aromas of citrus fruits & white flowers. 181 L Exuberance de Clos Cantenac Rosé 2015 10.75 13.90 49.50 Bordeaux, France Magnum 98.50 Described as the rarest rosé on earth by Matthew Jukes. 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! 192 Château Minuty Rosé et Or, Côtes de Provence 2016 69.00 Languedoc, France Minuty s signature rosé is a single vineyard, organic wine, produced mainly from Grenache, the king of rosés, & local grape Tibouren. An intense freshness which offers the full expression of fruits.

BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB WHITE WINES These wines are available at these prices EXCLUSIVELY to Members of The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club upon presentation of their Membership Card Bin Non Club Member Member 1134 Viñas del Vero, Chardonnay / Macabeo 2015 25.00 20.00 Somontano, Spain A delicious blend of Chardonnay & Macabeo, this Iberian white is dry & crisp with notes of apricot, peach & apple. 1143 Domaine de Valent Chardonnay 2013 27.50 22.00 Languedoc-Roussillon, France A flavoursome white with green apple strudel notes on the nose & a lively streak of lemon verbena on the palate. 1109 Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc 35.00 28.00 Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France Aromas of honeysuckle & passion fruit dominate the nose, with a fresh hint of grapefruit & lemon blossom on the palate. 1131 Escudo Rojo Chardonnay 2012 35.00 28.00 Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Casablanca Valley, Chile This wine comes from the Valle de Casablanca, situated near the Pacific Coast. Complex, rich & refined, the nose opens on acacia blossom & toasted almond, with fresh tropical fruit & peach on the palate & a lingering gingerbread & hazelnut finish. 1110 Albariño 2016 46.50 37.20 Pazos de Lusco, Galicia, Spain This is a fantastic expression of the Albariño grape, from this artisanal winery. Myriad tropical fruits on the nose and tangy grapefruit and pineapple on the palate. Smooth rounded & elegant with beautifully poised acidity. 1121 Avant Sauvignon Blanc 2013 48.00 38.40 Kendall Jackson, California, USA This wine is light bodied with distinguished flavours of vibrant lime, tangerine & passion fruit. With discreet notes of tropical fruits & white blossom on the nose, this wine delivers a lively citrus injection on the palate. 1126 Coteaux Bourguignons, Chardonnay-Aligote 2014 48.50 38.80 Louis Jadot, France The appellation of Coteaux Bourguignons is only about 6 years old & it is unique in that for the first time two grape varietals are permitted to be blended together in the same wine & still maintain Burgundy AOC status. A blend of 60% Chardonnay & 40% Aligoté that is bright, refreshing & great for pure drinkability & pleasure. 1124 Pomino Bianco DOC 2013 49.50 39.60 Marchesi de-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! 11

12 BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB WHITE WINES CONTINUED 1118 Crocodile s Lair Chardonnay 2013 55.00 44.00 Bouchard Finlayson, Walker Bay, South Africa The wine reflects a traditional mineral quality, which is symptomatic of the vineyards restrained location, with floral notes playing to the fresh palate enthusiasts. The evolution of this bottling will gradually offer more pronounced nutty & creamy components with enhanced maturation flavours. The vines are not irrigated and they produce small berries of high skin to juice ratio, which adds an extra component to this superior wine. 1104 Chablis 2015 59.50 47.60 Domaine Fourrey, Burgundy, France Superb example of classic Chablis. Crisp & flinty but balanced with just enough riper fruit to give it elegance & length. 1136 Sancerre Domaine Millet Roger 2016 59.50 47.60 Loire Valley, France Aromatic floral aromas of white blossom & grapefruit on the nose, with a refreshing, zesty and dry on the palate. Lightly but firmly balanced with intensity of flavour. 1152 Kendall-Jackson Vintner s Reserve Chardonnay 2013 59.50 47.60 California, USA Toasted oak with beautifully integrated tropical fruit flavours such as pineapple, mango & papaya explode in your mouth in the manner of a very serious smart aged Burgundy at three times the price. 1138 Auxey-Duresses les Vireux 2012 69.50 55.60 Domaine Raymond Dupont-Fahn, Burgundy, France Flower blossom with melon, apricot, pears & a buttery aroma on the nose. The flavour is smooth balanced with delicate acidity & minerals. 1107 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Pierres 2014 99.50 79.60 Jean-Marc Pillot, Burgundy, France This vineyard is on the Puligny border just below the Grand Cru Bâtard Montrachet, Bienvenues. Crisp, full-bodied wine with an abundance of layered honeyed fruit & distinct very fine minerality.

BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB RED WINES These wines are available at these prices EXCLUSIVELY to Members of The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club upon presentation of their Membership Card Bin Non Club Member Member 1239 Viñas Del Vero, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2015 25.00 20.00 Somontano, Spain Easy-drinking Cabernet Merlot blend with some good fruit character, complimented by hints of cinnamon & black pepper. 1249 Élevé Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2015 27.00 21.60 Southern France Old vine Carignan bursting with cherry & blueberry flavours. A great value introduction to the grape & exceedingly moreish to drink. 1273 Boisdale Claret 2014 37.50 29.00 Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France We have the honour of having this wine especially blended for Boisdale at Château de Sours. Lashings of pithy blackberry & blackcurrant flavours encase a refined & elegant structure of what is a rather perfectly easy-drinking Claret. 1206 Fleurie 2016 44.00 35.20 Domaine Pardon, Pardon et Fils, Beaujolais, France A lighter style of Beaujolais, Fleurie is characterized by blossom like red fruit & the unmistakable aromas of les fleurs rose & violet. Undoubtably the prettiest of the crus, this is a rare find a really interesting & well made Fleurie soft, fruity & elegant. 1248 Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2015 42.50 34.00 Plan de Dieu, Ogier, Southern Rhône This is predominantly Grenache signifying a generous warm-hearted wine, full bodied with a hint of spice. This producer is consistently rated as one of the best in the southern Rhône valley. 1218 Beronia Vinas Viejas 2011 55.00 44.00 La Rioja Alta, Spain A superb award winning Rioja. 100% very old Tempranillo vines produce a classic, elegant & complex Rioja with blackberries, cocoa & spice, soft tannins & a delicious long finish. 1228 Kendall-Jackson Vintner s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 65.00 52.00 California, USA Aromas of lush black cherry, blackberry & cassis draw you in. Round & rich tannins provide a robust backbone & supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla & a hint of mocha linger on the finish. 92 Parker Points. 1255 Château Peyre-Lebade 2010 69.50 55.60 Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France Château Peyre-Lebade wines have all the fruity & fleshy characteristics specific to the Haut-Médoc appellation. They are nonetheless distinguished by their unusually high Merlot content, which makes them particularly supple. This small estate belongs to Benjamin de Rothschild & this excellent vintage is exclusive to Boisdale. 13

14 BOISDALE JAZZ & CIGAR CLUB RED WINES CONTINUED 1214 Château Rahoul 2014 69.50 56.00 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. 1250 Clos Cantenac 2012 97.00 78.00 Grand Cru St Emilion, France 100% Merlot from 60+ year old vines, located adjacent to Chateau Angelus. Deep & rich with ripe red fruit flavours & a hint of spice that explodes powerfully in the mouth & lingers in an extremely long, rounded finish. 93 points from Robert Parker. Bin HALF BOTTLE RED WINES 252 Château Rahoul Rouge 2009 35.00 Graves, Bordeaux, France The sandy, gravel soils endow this 2009 with extremely delicate tannins & a refined structure. Delicate barrel ageing further enhances the expressive fruit of this predominantly Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon blend, lifted by a small proportion of Petit Verdot. A nuanced & feminine blend from an outstanding year. 276 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2013 49.50 Jean-Marc Pillot, Burgundy, France Extremely well made, medium bodied red with concentrated Pinot Noir flavours from 45 year old vines. Now regarded as one of the finest producers of Chassagne Montrachet, Jean-Marc has produced a balanced wine of distinction with cherry tart & raspberry finesse. 336 Moulin de Duhart 2012 49.50 Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France Château Duhart-Milon s second wine is selected on the same basis as the Grand Vin. Moulin de Duhart has several characteristics similar to the grand vin, but is more approachable in its youth. It should be enjoyed younger than its more robust counterpart. The origin of the name comes from the former presence of a windmill on the Carruades plateau, next to the Duhart-Milon vineyard. 333 Château Belgrave 2005 69.50 5ième Grand Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France Château Belgrave has the benefit of being produced under the auspices of famed Oenologist, Michel Rolland. This dark ruby wine shows classic Medoc notes of tobacco leaf, unsmoked cigars, spice box, blackcurrants & cedar wood. A medium bodied red with ripe, soft tannins & an appealingly juicy finish. HALF BOTTLE WHITE WINES 161 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Les Pierres 2007 55.00 Jean-Marc Pillot, Burgundy, France Delicious white Burgundy from young & talented winemaker Jean-Marc Pillot. A fragrant nose of Mediterranean herbs & white flowers lead into a palate stuffed with fresh peach & apricot flavours with a wonderfully minerally core. 164 Condrieu Côteaux de Breze 2010 57.50 Domaine Louis Cheze, Northern Rhône, France A delicate, complex white Rhone from this celebrated vineyard area. Dry, with pronounced notes of honeysuckle, lychee & mango on the palate & a delectably creamy finish.

Bin MAGNUMS RED WINE 15 351 Château de Ricaud 2012 MAGNUM 99.50 Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, France A spicy, savoury Bordeaux from the great 2011 vintage. This is a generous & full-bodied blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot with a palate full of blueberries & cherries which is well-structured, dense & brooding. 360 Special Reserve 2010 MAGNUM 125.00 Barons de Rothschild, Collection Lafite, Médoc, Bordeaux, France Légende Médoc is made with all the care & attention that goes into making a Grand Cru. The predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from selected plots & are required to meet the highest standards: only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes of optimum maturity are used. Ageing takes place in barrel. Légende Médoc offers the wine drinker all the hallmarks of a Cabernet Sauvignon dominated Bordeaux, without the need for long ageing. 364 Gigondas Cuvée de la Tour Sarrasine 2013 MAGNUM 135.00 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 Vacqueyras. This wine is a knockout with Reblochon & other strong cheeses. 356 Vacqueyras Grenat Noble 2009 MAGNUM 150.00 Domaine le Clos des Cazaux, Southern Rhône, France This wine is the result of extraordinary climatic conditions & is only produced in years when "Noble Rot" occurs in one special part of the vineyard. Aromas of fig, honey & mirabelle; intense black fruit flavours; rich & versatile enough to accompany dishes from lamb to foie gras poelé! 355 Château Rahoul 2009 MAGNUM SUBJECT TO STOCK AVAILABILITY 159.00 Graves, Bordeaux, France The sandy, gravel soils endow this 2009 with extremely delicate tannins & a refined structure. Delicate barrel ageing further enhances the expressive fruit of this predominantly Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon blend, lifted by a small proportion of Petit Verdot. A nuanced & feminine blend from an outstanding year. 357 Château Rahoul 2010 MAGNUM 159.00 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.

16 DOUBLE MAGNUMS 3litres RED WINE 451 Château de Ricaud 2012 3ltr 211.00 Premières Côtes De Bordeaux, France A very popular wine here at Boisdale, with velvety tannins & a punnet of blueberries on the nose. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot ensures a wine that is full bodied yet soft & well structured 455 Château Rahoul 2009 3ltr 335 Graves, Bordeaux, France The sandy, gravel soils endow this 2009 with extremely delicate tannins & a refined structure. Delicate barrel ageing further enhances the expressive fruit of this predominantly Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon blend, lifted by a small proportion of Petit Verdot. A nuanced & feminine blend from an outstanding year. 456 Château Rahoul 2010 3ltr 335 Graves, Bordeaux, France This is a very serious wine indeed, as anyone who is a collector of fine wine will instantly recognize. 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. IMPERIALS 5litres RED WINE 367 Mouton Cadet 2014 5ltr 320.00 Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Bordeaux, France A fresh & vibrant red with complex aromas of blackberry & cassis, together with lifted violet aromas. There is a real finesse on the palate & a sophisticated & balanced acidity on the finish

Bin WHITE WINES - BURGUNDY 17 126 Côteax Bourguignons, Chardonnay-Aligote 2014 48.50 Louis Jado, Burgundy, France The appellation of Coteaux Bourguignons is only about 6 years old & it is unique in that for the first time two grape varietals are permitted to be blended together in the same wine & still maintain Burgundy AOC status. A blend of 60% Chardonnay & 40% Aligoté that is bright, refreshing & great for pure drinkability & pleasure. 114 Petit Chablis, Domaine d Elise 2016 55.00 Chablis, Burgundy, France Wines from Frederic Prain have a distinguishing characteristic as he harvests his grapes later than usual in order to achieve full maturation of his grapes. This Petit Chablis spends seven months maturing on its lees for added complexity a very sophisticated drop! 104 Chablis 2015 59.50 Domaine Fourrey, Burgundy, France Superb example of a classic Chablis. Crisp & flinty but balanced with just enough riper fruit to give it elegance & length. 139 Marsannay Blanc 2012 60.00 Bruno Clair, Burgundy, France 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 & lip-smacking greengage notes. 112 Viré Clessé 2011 65.00 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, Burgundy, France Meursault legend Dominique Lafon saw unrealised potential in the Maconnais region many years ago & bought some parcels of vines to create this label. The Viré Clessé 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. 138 Auxey-Duresses Les Vireux 2012 69.50 Domaine Raymond Dupont-Fahn, Burgundy, France Produced by Michel, the 27 year old son of Raymond, using fruit of optimal ripeness, no pesticides or the addition of sugar, to ensure that his wines are always of the utmost purity. This wine has delicious aromatic complexity, with a thwack of custard apple & fresh almonds on the nose. Knife-edge acidity gives this wine a lovely, wet-stone minerality & a lingering finish. 151 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaucopins 2011 72.50 Albert Bichot, Burgundy, France 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 mouth filling & youthful with unmistakable Premier Cru credentials.

18 WHITE WINES BURGUNDY CONTINUED 125 Maranges La Fussière 1er Cru 2011 79.50 Domaine Bachelot-Monnot, Burgundy, France 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. 108 Meursault Les Viereuils 2015/16 89.50 Domaine Dupont-Fahn, Burgundy, France Produced in tiny quantities, this is a Mersault for grown-ups & has had a place on our list for 24 years. With extraordinary depth & complex flavours of toast, honey & tropical fruit, it has all the hallmarks of an outstanding Meursault. 115 Puligny Montrachet Grands Champs Blancs 2013 95.00 Domaine Laurent Bourgeot Elegant Puligny with floral aromas and tropical fruit with hints of tangerine. Fresh with beautiful minerality on the finish and buttery texture. 107 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Pierres 2014 99.50 Jean-Marc Pillot, Burgundy, France Delicious white Burgundy from top producer Jean-Marc Pillot. The majority of Jean-Marc s wines are from the Puligny border, just below the Grand Cru of Bienvenues- Bâtard Montrachet. This is a crisp, full-bodied wine with lots of honeyed fruit & a fresh, mineral streak. 117 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros cote de Bougueros 2009 165.00 Domaine William Fevre,Burgundy, France Intense bouquet of white flowers and citrus with a few mineral notes and rich and powerful palate with exquisite minerality. 113 Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru 2011 295.00 Morey Coffinet, Burgundy, France Very firm and dense. Savoury with hints of walnuts with a long lingering finish and lovely balance. The wine had strong breadth with a nice acidity that cuts through the body. Characteristics of apple, peach and citrus.

Bin WHITE WINES REGIONAL FRANCE 19 143 Domaine de Valent Chardonnay 2013 27.50 Languedoc-Roussillon, France A flavoursome white with green apple strudel notes on the nose & a lively streak of lemon verbena on the palate. 128 Tournee du Sud Viognier 2016 30.00 Pays d Oc, France Floral aromas of white blossom & grapefruit on the nose, with a refreshing, zesty and dry on the palate. Lightly and aromaticly balanced with floral notes and apricot flavour. 109 Boisdale Sauvignon Blanc 2014 35.00 Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux, France Aromas of honeysuckle & passion fruit with notes of fresh grapefruit & citrus on the palate. A great option for relaxed, sun-down sipping. 101 Picpoul de Pinet Belardent 2016 36.50 Languedoc, France Crisp and refreshing with zesty citrus notes, it s perfect for drinking as an aperitif or to accompany seafood dishes. 136 Sancerre, Domaine Millet Roger 2016 59.50 Loire Valley, France Aromatic floral aromas of white blossom & grapefruit on the nose, with a refreshing, zesty and dry on the palate. Lightly but firmly balanced with intensity of flavour. 106 Riesling Domaine Zind Humbrecht 2014 59.50 Herreweg, Alsace Oliver Humbrecht is considered one of the finest wine makers in the world & is an ardent believer in bio-dynamic production methods, which means amongst many things that he closely observes the lunar cycles! Made from 50 year old vines this clean dry style of intense & firmly structured Riesling has extraordinary minerality. It unusually undergoes 18 months of fermentation before bottling. Olivier, whose charming company we have enjoyed at Boisdale, considers the 2014 as one of the top Herrenweg Rieslings produced in decades. 146 Sancerre Les Caillottes 2015 65.00 Jean-Max Roger, Loire, France This is an elegant & dry white blossom & grapefruit on the nose, with a refreshing, zesty & dry on the palate. Lightly but firmly balanced with intensity of flavour. 116 Riesling Grand Cru Froehn, Jean Becker 2014 73.00 Alsace, France Made organically by the renowned Becker family whose wine making legacy dates back to 1610. A superb dry Alsace Grand Cru with aromatic, citrus and tropical fruits, underpinning with a fine crisp mineral backbone. ONE OF OUR WINE BUYER S ALL TIME FAVOURITE 111 Château Rahoul Blanc 2012 75.00 Graves, Bordeaux, France 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.

20 Bin WHITE WINES SPAIN 130 Crucillon Viura Blanco, 2016 22.50 Campo de Borja, Spain Pale yellow coloured with intense floral aromas. Crisp and delicate dry white with a refreshing finish. 134 Viñas Del Vero Chardonnay/Macabeo 2015 25.00 Somontano, Spain A delicious blend of Chardonnay & Macabeo, this Iberian white is dry & crisp with notes of apricot, peach & apple. 119 La Miranda de Secastilla Garnacha Blanca 2012 37.50 Somontano, Spain Highly aromatic, with a combination of fresh citrus aromas, stone fruit & nutty nuances. Dry & soft with creamy white peach flavours & a clean refreshing finish. 137 Parcela 52 Verdejo 2016 38.75 Finca Constancia, Castilla, Spain This single vineyard wine of 100% Verdejo grape products produces a delicious fresh, intense & elegant white wine with hints of pear, peaches & fennel. 129 Marqués de Riscal Limousin 2013 45.00 DO Rueda, Spain This is a fantastic expression of the Albariño grape, from the artisanal winery. Myriad tropical fruits on the nose & tangy grapefruit & pineapple on the palate. Smooth, rounded & elegant with beautifully poised acidity. 110 Albariño 2016 46.50 Pazos de Lusco, Galicia, Spain This is a fantastic expression of the Albariño grape, from the artisanal winery. Myriad tropical fruits on the nose & tangy grapefruit & pineapple on the palate. Smooth, rounded & elegant with beautifully poised acidity.

21 WHITE WINES ITALY 133 Novita Pinot Grigio 2016 29.50 Veneto, Italy A crisp, dry wine made to a fuller style than is typical of this popular grape variety. Cool fermented for fruit and acid retention to create a youthful and refreshing wine. 120 Gavi di Commune di Gavi DOC 2015 38.50 San Silvestro, Piedmonte, Italy A very fine Piedmontese white wine made from a painstaking vinification of the Cortese varietal, grown in the Gavi area. This wine is endowed with a delicate, honeysuckle & almond nose & a fresh, citruscharged palate. 124 Pomino Bianco DOC 2014 49.50 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! WHITE WINES PORTUGAL 141 La Rosa, Dourosa White 2015 42.00 Quinta de la Rosa, Douro, Portugal Expressive white fruit aromas with noticeably minerality. On the palate, plenty of richness as well as citrus fruit flavours, with a lively & very enjoyable finish. Somehow rather counter intuitively it has a touch of Chassagne Montrachet about it! The vineyards have a high altitude, above the Douro Valley & were especially identified by iconic wine maker, Jorge Moreira for the purpose of making this wine. WHITE WINES SOUTH AFRICA 118 Crocodile s Lair Chardonnay 2013 55.00 Bouchard Finlayson, Walker Bay, South Africa The wine reflects a traditional mineral quality, which is symptomatic of the vineyards restrained location, with floral notes playing to the fresh palate enthusiasts. The evolution of this bottling wil gradually offer more pronounced nutty & creamy components with enhanced maturation flavours. The vines are not irrigated and they produce small berries of high skin to juice ratio, which adds an extra component to this superior wine.

22 Bin WHITE WINES NEW ZEALAND 103 Mount Brown, Sauvignon Blanc 2016 45.00 Waipara, New Zealand A refined and elegant Sauvignon Blanc produced by father and daughter team, Tony Rutherford and Catherine Keith. Softer and more nuanced than the more forward Marlborough style, showing exotic fruit flavours backed up by a lemon-lime minerality. 100 Alpha Domus Wingwalker Viognier 65.00 Hawke s Bay, New Zealand A delicate and complex aroma of apricot, yellow fleshed peach, jasmine and mineral notes. French oak and yeast lees stirring contributes creamy vanilla and toasted brioche characters. 144 Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2014 70.00 Marlborough, New Zealand The nose delivers fresh aromas of mandarin & ripe lemon, with a beguiling hint of smoked almonds & creamy cashew nuts. Layers of green plums, tart lemons & nougat flavours collide on the palate to make this an extremely lively wine with great richness & depth. 135 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2017 75.00 Marlborough, New Zealand This is the legendary New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that started it all, now tasting better than ever! A wine brimming with fresh nettle, guava & passion fruit aromas on the nose, a complex & crisp palate & a long, zesty finish. WHITE WINES AMERICAS 131 Escudo Rojo Chardonnay 2012 35.00 Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Casblanca Valley, Chile Subtle aromas of peach & white blossom combine with lightly toasted brioche. This full-bodied & ample Chardonnay combines both fruitiness & minerality with a long, refreshing finish. 102 Zapallar Riesling 2016 37.50 Casablanca Valley, Chile This lovely Riesling spends 2 to 3 months on its lees to add structure and flavours. The result is a fresh and perfumed wine with aromas of citrus, grapefruit, lime, apple and apricot. 152 Kendall-Jackson Vintner s Reserve Chardonnay 2013 59.50 California, USA Toasted oak with beautifully integrated tropical fruit flavours such as pineapple, mango, & Papaya explodes in your mouth in the manner of a very serious smart aged Burgundy at three times the price.

23 Bin RED WINES CLARET 273 Boisdale Claret 2014 37.50 Château de Sours, Bordeaux, France We have the honour of having this wine especially blended for Boisdale at Chateau de Sours. Lashings of pithy blackberry & blackcurrant flavours encase a refined & elegant structure of what is a rather perfectly easy-drinking Claret. 229 Château de Ricaud 2012 48.50 Premières Côes de Bordeaux, France also available in Magnums at 99.50 A very popular wine here at Boisdale, with velvety tannins & a punnet of blueberries on the nose. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Merlot ensures a wine that is full bodied yet soft & well structured. 209 La Devine du Close Cantenac 2013 49.50 Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France The nose delivers a fresh & pronounced mix of rich jammy damsons, black cherries & spice, while the palate leads with toasty characters interwoven with hints of liquorice & smoked thyme. A thoroughly intriguing combination of flavours. 225 Château La Gorce 2002 55.00 Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, Bordeaux, France Concentrated aromas of crisp blackcurrant fruit on the nose with a delicious richness & density on the palate, The tannins are soft & lengthy, meshing well with the robust blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot. 296 Château Tour de Calens 2008 59.50 Graves, Bordeaux, France This Cabernet Sauvignon from Graves delivers subtle notes of dark berry fruit, pronounced tannins & a complex minerality. The one-year maturation in partially new oak barrels gives it a subtle smoky, spicy touch & makes this red a fantastic alternative to Medoc. Gold Medal Bordeaux Contest 2010. 293 Petit Cantenac 2012 67.50 Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France This second wine of Clos Cantenac is deep red right to the rim, vibrant with a lush, primary red fruit nose. Bright red fruits, give way to supple, medium weight tannins & a delightfully long finish. 255 Château Peyre-Lebade 2010 69.50 Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France Château Peyre-Lebade wines have all the fruity & fleshy characteristics specific to the Haut- Médoc appellation. They are nonetheless distinguished by their unusually high Merlot content, which makes them particularly supple. This small estate belongs to Benjamin de Rothschild & this vintage is exclusive to Boisdale.

24 RED WINES CLARET CONTINUED 214 Château Rahoul 2014 69.50 Graves, Bordeaux, France 2009 and 2010 vintages are also available in Magnums 159.00 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. 236 Château Brillette 2005 80.00 Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France This vineyard located just outside the town of Moulis en Medoc is already showing promising results. A big, ripe, generous Claret from one of the best vintages in recent history. Rich & fruity with some lifted spice notes from 12 months spent in oak (30% new). Aromas of liquorice, coffee, blackberry & dark chocolate are held together by delightfully pronounced tannins on the palate. 205 Château Potensac 1997 92.50 Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, Bordeaux, France The 1997 vintage is perfect for those looking for a great value, fine Claret ready for drinking now. Matured & mellowed, this is a marvellously expressive wine dominated by cigar box & cedar aromas which give way to supple blackberry nuances with a long & warming finish. 250 Clos Cantenac 2012 97.50 Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France 100% Merlot from 60+ year old vines, located adjacent to Chateau Angelus. Deep & rich with ripe red fruit flavours & a hint of spice that explodes powerfully in the mouth & lingers in an extremely long, rounded finish. 93 points from Robert Parker. 278 Château Les Grands Chênes 2009 105.00 Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, Bordeaux, France One of the Cru Bourgeois estates which forms part of the Bernard Magrez empire, this may possibly be the best wine Les Grands Chenes has made to date. From old vines in the very northern part of the Medoc, this wine displays roasted coffee notes, black chocolate, creme de cassis, forest floor & tobacco leaf in a full-bodied, opulent, & flamboyant style. It exhibits the plush, silky tannins that are a signature of Michel Rolland. 291 Château Clos Louie 2006 135.00 Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France An unusual wine produced from pre-phylloxera vines planted in the 1850s & reputed to be the oldest in Bordeaux. Biodynamic since 2001 & consisting of Merlot, Malbec, Carménère, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon, this is the pride & joy of Pascal Lucin, Technical Director of Chateau Grand Pontet. Incredibly rich, full & elegant; it is still very approachable & will keep for many years. A production of only 4,800 bottles from the Cru Artisan, the grapes are trodden by foot & the wine is bottled without filtration. 310 Château Cantemerle 2005 155.00 5ème Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of liqorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries & flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison with its peers, possessing an almost ethereal quality & an overall harmony. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest primarily Merlot aside from a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc.