SPARKLING WHITE WINE & ROSÉ Chardonnay / The world s greatest white wine Burgundy, Jura, Australia & California Loire Valley & Loire Valley inspired Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc & beyond x Riesling, Gruner Veltliner & related Germany, Austria, Alsace, Italy, California & Australia Rhone Valley & Rhone Valley inspired Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne & friends Other white grapes, Aligote to Vermentino and beyond Rosé RED WINE Pinot Noir / The Heartbreak Grape Burgundy, Jura, California & Australia Beaujolais, Blaufrankisch, The Jura and other lighter reds Gamay,Trousseau, Blaufrankisch & similar Rhone Valley, Rhone Valley inspired and other full bodied reds France, Spain, Australia & California Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Merlot Bordeaux, Loire, California & Italy Nebbiolo & other Piedmont reds Barolo, Barbaresco & Dolcetto Sangiovese & other Italian grapes Tuscany, Puglia, Sagrantino, Sicily & others 1
Tempranillo & other Spanish grapes Rioja, Ribera Del Douro & friends DESSERT & FORTIFIED WINES Sauternes, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Tokaji & related Fortified HALF BOTTLES & MAGNUMS x 2
SPARKLING WINE Champagne Have you ever felt anything less than amazing after a glass or two of good Champagne? Here at Noble Rot we love drinking it whenever we can - not just celebrations - and are excited by the explosion of brilliant artisanal grower producers in the region. Here s a selection of some of our favourites, along with a few Grand Marques ( big brands ) too. Gaston Chiquet, 1er Cru Brut; Champagne, France NV 55 Dehours, Grand Reserve Brut; Champagne, France NV 57 Pierre Peters, Blanc de Blancs; Champagne, France NV 60 Dosnon, Recolte Noir Blanc de Noirs; Champagne, France NV 60 Marguet, Grand Cru Rosé; Champagne, France NV 61 Savart, l Accomplie ; Champagne, France NV 62 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve; Champagne, France NV 63 Pol Roger, White Foil ; Champagne, France NV 64 Taittinger, Brut Reserve; Champagne, France NV 64 J Lassaigne, Vignes de Montgueux ; Champagne, France NV 65 Gaston Chiquet, Special Club ; Champagne, France 2005 65 Emmanuel Brochet; Le Mont Benoit ; Champagne, France NV 68 Egly-Ouriet, Tradition Grand Cru; Champagne, France NV 75 Larmandier-Bernier, Terre de Vertus 1er Cru; Champagne, France 2009 76 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé; Champagne, France NV 85 Taittinger, Vintage; Champagne, France 2005 85 Billecart-Salmon, Blanc de Blancs; Champagne, France NV 85 Prevost, La Closerie ; Champagne, France NV 99 Vouette & Sorbee, Saignee de Sorbee ; Champagne, France NV 110 Jacques Selosse, Les Carelles ; Champagne, France NV 200 Jacques Selosse, Le Bout du Clous ; Champagne, France NV 200 Jacques Selosse, Version Originale ; Champagne, France NV 222 England For years English sparkling wine has been regarded as a bit of a joke, so when two home-grown bubblies triumphed in our recent Champagne vs English sparkling blind tasting, a few eye-brows were raised. Try the winner Hambledon Classic Cuvée to find out if you agree with our judging panel of well-respected wine writers, chefs and sommeliers that the best English Sparklers are now a genuine alternative to Champagne. Hambledon, Classic Cuvee ; Hampshire, England NV 55 Wiston Estate, Blanc de Blancs; West Sussex, England 2010 65 Others Ca d'gal, Moscato d'asti; Veneto, Italy 2014 29 Casa Belfi, Prosecco Colfondo; Piedmont, Italy 2014 32 Graimenous, Cremant du Limoux; Languedoc, France 2014 37 Fritz Allendorf, Riesling Sekt Brut; Rheingau, Germany 2014 43 Deliance, Cremant de Bourgogne; Burgundy, France NV 46 Peillot, Bugey Montagnieu Method Tradition ; Savoie, France 2014 47 Peter Lauer, Riesling Cremant Brut; Mosel, Germany NV 51 3
Vincent Careme, Vouvray l Ancestrale; Loire, France 2012 51 Broc Cellars, Sparkling Cabernet Franc; California, USA 2014 57 Ca de Noci, Le Rose Malvasia Methode Ancestrale; Emilia-Romagna, Italy NV 60 Peter Lauer, Riesling Brut Reserve; Mosel, Germany 1991 80 4
Chardonnay / The world s greatest whites Many people claim they don t like Chardonnay, but at Noble Rot we think that s a bit like saying you don t like chicken based on KFC, or disliking all music because of Robbie Williams Greatest Hits. Sure, the poor Chardonnay grape is routinely violated by all manner of un-scrupulous winemakers, but in the hands of Burgundy s top vignerons it is transformed into wines of incomparable beauty. Burgundy WHITE WINE Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Blanc Femelottes ; Burgundy, France 2014 39 Paul Pillot, Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France 2013 48 Pattes Loup, Chablis Vent d'age ; Burgundy, France 2014 53 A Jouveaux, Le Mont Vin de France (Macon); Burgundy, France 2012 53 Heretieres de Comte Lafon, Macon-Milly-Lamartine; Burgundy, France 2014 55 Laurent Tribut, Chablis; Burgundy, France 2012 55 Bret Brothers, Pouilly-Fuisse La Roche ; Burgundy, France 2012 56 A Jobard, Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France 2012 56 Pinson, Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume ; Burgundy, France 2010 57 Pierre Boisson (Boisson-Vadot), Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France 2012 58 E&E Vocoret, Chablis 1er Cru Les Butteaux ; Burgundy, France 2013 63 Patrick Piuze, Chablis 1er Cru Forets ; Burgundy, France 2014 66 Bachelet Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet; Burgundy, France 1990 74 Roulot, Bourgogne Blanc; Burgundy, France 2004 78 Martelet-Cherisey, Meursault 1er Cru La Genelotte ; Burgundy, France 2008 81 V Dauvissat, Chablis 1er Cru Sechet ; Burgundy, France 2013 81 Martelet-Cherisey, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny ; Burgundy, France 2008 84 Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet; Burgundy, France 2013 85 Ramonet, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Canet ; Burgundy, France 2011 110 Raveneau, Chablis; Burgundy, France 2009 113 Boisson-Vadot, Meursault Grands Charrons ; Burgundy, France 2012 113 Patrick Piuze, Chablis Grand Cru Le Clos ; Burgundy, France 2013 114 Arnaud Ente, Meursault; Burgundy, France 2013 125 Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Foret ; Burgundy, France 2011 140 Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre ; Burgundy, France 2004 180 Roulot, Meursault Les Luchets ; Burgundy, France 2008 203 Comte Lafon, Meursault Clos de la Barre ; Burgundy, France 1990 210 Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux ; Burgundy, France 2001 210 Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux ; Burgundy, France 2002 210 Baron Thenard, Montrachet; Burgundy, France 1992 341 Others De Martino, Estate Chardonnay; Maipo, Chile 2014 21 Aviet, Melon a Que Rouge; Jura, France 2013 52 Macle, Cotes du Jura; Jura, France 2013 52 Le Chaix Vieux Bourg, Cotes du Jura Sous le Cerisier ; Jura, France 2012 53 Macle, Cotes du Jura Oxydatif ; Jura, France 2011 56 5
Matthiasson, Linda Vista Chardonnay; California, USA 2014 56 JF Ganevat, Chardonnay Le Montceau ; Jura, France 2014 57 JF Ganevat, Chardonnay Florine ; Jura, France 2013 60 Heger, Chardonnay 1er Cru Winklerberg ; Baden, Germany 2014 61 Mac Forbes, Woori Yallock Chardonnay; Yarra Valley, Australia 62 Arnot Roberts, Trout Gulch Chardonnay; California, USA 2014 65 Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Chardonnay; California, USA 2005 109 Loire Valley & Loire Valley inspired From Nantes on the Atlantic coast to the world famous town of Sancerre 170 miles to the east, The Loire Valley makes dependably delicious white wines. Typically featuring mouth-watering acidity and lively, fresh aromas, these are highly drinkable whites that a match for a diverse array of foods. Luneau Papin, Folle Blanche; Loire, France 2014 23 Haut Fevrie, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Gras Moutons ; Loire, France 2012 27 Champalou, Vouvray Sec; Loire, France 2014 32 Pepiere, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Clos des Briords ; Loire, France 2014 32 Francois Chidaine, Montlouis Clos du Breuil ; Loire, France 2014 52 Thomas Labaille, Sancerre Monts Damnes ; Loire, France 2014 54 Terre de Gneiss, Muscadet Sevre et Maine; Loire, France 2014 55 Huet, Vouvray Clos du Bourg ; Loire, France 2012 57 Rene Mosse, Savinnieres Arena ; Loire, France 2014 57 Richard Leroy, Les Rouliers Chenin; Loire, France 2012 58 Alheit, Cartology ; Western Cape, South Africa 2014 59 Huet, Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec; Loire, France 2005 60 Huet, Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec; Loire, France 2008 62 F Cotat, Sancerre Mont Damnes ; Loire, France 2014 65 F Cotat, Sancerre Culs de Beaujeu ; Loire, France 2000 81 Huet, Vouvray Molleux Clos du Bourg Premiere Trie; Loire, France 2006 96 Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fume Silex ; Loire, France 2013 126 Riesling, Grüner Veltliner & related 100-years-ago German Rieslings were the most expensive wines on the planet. Thankfully they aren t so expensive today, and in many cases represent some of the best quality to price ratios around. Typically featuring aromas of slate, stones, citrus and even petrol, try a laserfocused Grosses Gewächs (German first growth) from a star estate like Weingut Keller or Donnhoff, or a broader, richer style from Alsace or Austria. For the ultimate expression, try a mature vintage of Trimbach s legendary Clos St Hune; Riesling doesn t get any better! PJ Kuhn, Riesling Trocken Jacobus ; Rheingau, Germany 2013 33 Albert Mann, Riesling; Alsace, France 2015 36 Maximin Grunhauser, Riesling Bruderberg ; Mosel, Germany 2012 40 Wittmann, Scheurebe; Rheinhessen, Germany 2014 48 F Becker, Weissburgunder Kalkstein ; Pfalz, Germany 2011 50 Fritz Allendorf, Roter Riesling Hasen Sprung ; Rheingau, Germany 2014 50 6
Heymann Lowenstein, Riesling Schieferterrassen ; Mosel, Germany 2013 51 Van Volxem, Riesling Alte Reben ; Mosel, Germany 2012 52 Shafer-Frohlich, Vulkangestein Riesling Trocken; Nahe, Germany 2012 52 Shafer-Frohlich, Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Spatlese; Nahe, Germany 2009 52 Mac Forbes, Strathbogie Dry Riesling RS10 ; Yarra Valley, Australia 2015 54 Mac Forbes, Strathbogie Riesling RS29 ; Yarra Valley, Australia 2015 54 Jolie Laide, Pinot Gris; California, USA 2014 55 Donnhoff, Riesling Spatlase Norheimer Kirschheck ; Nahe, Germany 2014 56 Willi Schaefer, Riesling GG Graacher Himmelreich ; Mosel, Germany 2011 56 JJ Prum, Riesling Kabinett; Mosel, Germany 2007 57 Martin Muthenthaler, Riesling Bruck ; Wachau, Austria 2012 59 Emmerich Knoll, Gruner Veltliner Loibenberg ; Wachau, Austria 2014 59 Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden White; Burgenland, Austria 2014 65 Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden White II; Burgenland, Austria 2014 65 Claus Preisinger, Gruner Veltliner Edelgraben ; Burgenland, Austria 2013 71 Donnhoff, Felsenberg Felsenturmchen Riesling GG; Nahe, Germany 2013 73 Albert Boxler, Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg ; Alsace, France 2012 75 Albert Boxler, Riesling Grand Cru Brand ; Alsace, France 2012 75 Keller, Kirchspiel Westhofen Riesling GG; Rheinhessen, Germany 2013 77 Bassermann-Jordan, Jesuitengarten Riesling GG; Pfalz, Germany 2011 81 Clemens Strobl, Riesling Rosenberg ; Wagram, Austria 2011 84 Christian Tschida, Laissez Faire; Burgenland, Austria 2012 107 Schafer-Frohlich, Riesling Felsenberg Grand Cru; Nahe, Germany 2010 112 Trimbach, Riesling Clos St Hune ; Alsace, France 1985 498 Rhone Valley & Rhone Valley inspired Galevan, CdR Libre Expression ; S Rhone, France 2013 34 JM Boillot, Blanc Les Roques ; Languedoc, France 2014 34 F Villard, Viognier Les Contours de Deponcins ; N Rhone, France 2014 53 Andre Perret, St Joseph Blanc; N Rhone, France 2012 53 Dard & Ribo, St Joseph Blanc; N Rhone, France 2013 60 Andre Perret, Condrieu Coteau Chery ; N Rhone, France 2012 77 Domaine de Trevallon, Blanc; Provence, France 2014 115 Georges Vernay, Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon ; N Rhone, France 2012 137 JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1988 304 Other white grapes / Aligote to Vermentino and beyond Adega de Moncao; Vinho Verde, Portugal 2014 20 Lapeyre, Jurancon Sec; South West, France 2013 31 Lupin, Roussette de Savoie Frangy ; Savoie, France 2014 31 Gorrondona, Txakoli; Basque, Spain 2014 31 Chateau de la Negly, Brise Marine ; Languedoc, France 2014 34 Rafael Palacios, Louro ; Valdeorras, Spain 2014 39 Chateau Magneau, Blanc Cuvee Julien ; Bordeaux, France 2014 40 Suertes del Marques, Trenzado ; Tenerife, Spain 2013 40 7
Denavolo, Dinavolino Bianco; Emilia Romagna, Italy 2013 41 Gauby, Calcinaires Blanc; Roussillon, France 2013 42 Marc Tempe, Pinot Blanc Zellenberg ; Alsace, France 2012 44 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Blanco Gravonia ; Rioja, Spain 2006 46 d Angerville, Bourgogne Aligote; Burgundy, France 2011 46 Olivier Pithon, Cuvee Lais Blanc; Roussillon, France 2014 47 Vinci, Coyade ; Roussillon, France 2008 50 Lafarge, Bourgogne Aligote; Burgundy, France 2013 50 Filippi, Soave Monteseroni ; Veneto, Italy 2008 51 Filippi, Soave Vigne Della Bra ; Veneto, Italy 2008 51 Argyros, Estate Assyrtiko; Santorini, Greece 2014 52 Ardoisieres, St Pierre de Soucy Argile Blanc; Savoie, France 2013 52 Don Chisciotte, Fiano; Campania, Italy 2013 53 Filippi, Garganega Puro ; Veneto, Italy 2007 53 Forjas del Salnes, Finca Genoveva Blanco Leirana Albarino; Rias Baixas, Spain 2013 53 Cos, Pithos Bianco; Sicily, Italy 2013 53 Pietradolce, Archineri Etna Bianco; Sicily, Italy 2013 54 Ca de Noci, Notti di Luna ; Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2013 54 Suertes del Marques, Vidonia ; Tenerife, Spain 2013 54 Jolie Laide, Trousseau Gris; California, USA 2014 55 Lopez de Heredia, Tondonia 6 Ano ; Rioja, Spain MV (bottled 1979) 55 Le Soula, Blanc; Roussillon, France 2011 55 A&P Villaine, Aligote de Bouzeron; Burgundy, France 2013 55 Scholium Project, Steverjan ; California, USA 2014 56 Puffeney, Arbois Savagnin; Jura, France 2011 56 A&P Villaine, Aligote de Bouzeron; Burgundy, France 2013 56 Eugenio Rosi, Vallagarina Anisos ; Alto Adige, Italy 2013 56 Grange Paquenesses, Intime Conviction Savagnin; Jura, France 2011 58 Aviet, Reserve de Caveau Savagnin; Jura, France 2007 58 Phillipe Bornard, Savagnin Les Marnes ; Jura, France 2011 58 Roulot, Bourgogne Aligote; Burgundy, France 2013 58 Michael Wenzel, Furmint Vogelsang ; Neusiedl, Austria 2014 59 Filippi, Soave Vigne Della Bra ; Veneto, Italy 2003 60 Pieropan, Soave Calvarino ; Veneto, Italy 2005 60 Economou, Oikonomoy Thrapsathiri-Vilana; Crete, Greece 2009 61 Sadie, Kokerboom ; Swartland, South Africa 2014 63 Sadie, T Voetpad ; Swartland, South Africa 2014 63 Filippi, Soave Tardiva ; Veneto, Italy 2007 65 Scholium Project, The Prince In His Caves ; California, USA 2014 71 Scholium Project, Severita ; California, USA 2014 71 Mas de Daumas Gassac, Blanc; Languedoc, France 2001 73 JF Ganevat, Savagnin Les Chalasses Marnes ; Jura, France 2014 74 JF Ganevat, Savagnin Cuvee Prestige ; Jura, France 2006 81 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Blanco Tondonia Gran Reserva; Rioja, Spain 1994 97 J Gravner, Breg ; Friuli, Italy 2007 98 Macle, Chateau Chalon; Jura, France 2007 103 8
Rosé Triennes, Rose; Provence, France 2015 35 Maubenard, Bandol Rosé; Provence, France 2014 42 Clos des Lambrays, La Rosé du Clos ; Burgundy, France 2014 49 Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder Rosé; Ahr, Germany 2014 49 F Cotat, Sancerre Rosé; Loire, France 2012 58 Domaine Tempier Rosé, Bandol; Provence, France 1997 61 Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden Rosé; Burgenland, Austria 2014 65
Pinot Noir / The Heartbreak Grape When it s on form, Burgundy is simply unbeatable. Stimulating the mind as well as the soul, although the complexity of vineyards, producers and culture in Pinot Noir s homeland can warrant serious contemplation, the region is more straightforward than many think. Aromatically less obviously fruit-dominated than many of the excellent Pinot Noirs being made in the New World today, once you have reveled in a top Burgundy s sublime symphony of brambles, berries and damp earth (sound enticing?), nothing else ever quite compares again. Burgundy RED WINE R Chevillon, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain; Burgundy, France 2012 40 Chavy-Chouet, Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe ; Burgundy, France 2014 40 Confuron-Gindre, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2013 42 JM Bouley, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2012 44 Forey, Bourgogne Pinot Noir; Burgundy, France 2012 52 Tollot Beaut, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2007 53 P&M Rion, Bourgogne Rouge Bons Batons ; Burgundy, France 2013 53 Comte Lafon, Monthelie Les Duresses ; Burgundy, France 2001 54 R Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France 1978 55 G Noellat, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2013 56 Dublere, Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Talmettes ; Burgundy, France 2009 57 G Barthod, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2012 58 Naudin-Ferrand, Bourgogne HCDN Orchis ; Burgundy, France 2012 59 Tollot Beaut, Chorey-les-Beaune; Burgundy, France 2012 60 Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France 2011 60 Mugneret Gibourg, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2008 60 Joseph Roty, Marsannay Les Ouzeloy ; Burgundy, France 2012 61 Naudin-Ferrand, Bourgogne HCDN Myosotis ; Burgundy, France 2012 63 Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru Grand Clos des Epenots ; Burgundy, France 2006 65 Confuron-Gindre, Nuits-St-Georges; Burgundy, France 2010 65 Groffier, Bourgogne Rouge; Burgundy, France 2009 65 Dublere, Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds ; Burgundy, France 2010 66 Dublere, Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds ; Burgundy, France 2009 66 Drouhin-Laroze, Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France 2002 67 JM Boillot, Pommard 1er Cru Saucilles ; Burgundy, France 2001 67 BL Glantenay, Volnay 1er Cru Santenots ; Burgundy, France 2002 67 Bachelet, Cote-de-Nuits Villages; Burgundy, France 2008 68 R Chevillon, Nuits-St-Georges Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France 2008 71 JM Boillot, Pommard 1er Cru Saucilles ; Burgundy, France 2001 73 Matrot, Blagny 1er Cru La Piece Sous Le Bois ; Burgundy, France 2008 73 Confuron-Cotetidot, Vosne-Romanee; Burgundy, France 2011 76 Geantet Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France 1995 80 JM Bouley, Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets ; Burgundy, France 2011 85 Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru Croix Noires ; Burgundy, France 2005 85 G Barthod, Chambolle-Musigny; Burgundy, France 2011 85 9
Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin Combe aux Moines ; Burgundy, France 2009 91 Domaine de Courcel, Pommard 1er Cru Fremiers ; Burgundy, France 2001 94 de Montille, Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots ; Burgundy, France 2006 94 Geantet Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France 2002 94 H Gouges, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Pruliers ; Burgundy, France 2008 96 Amiot-Servelle, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Charmes ; Burgundy, France 2008 99 H Gouges, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Chaignots ; Burgundy, France 2001 99 Drouhin Laroze, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur ; Burgundy, France 2009 101 D Bachelet, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes ; Burgundy, France 2006 109 Marquis d Angerville, Pommard 1er Cru Combes Dessus ; Burgundy, France 2009 110 Pacalet, Beaune 1er cru Les Chouacheux ; Burgundy, France 2005 111 Leclerc, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines ; Burgundy, France 2005 114 Ponsot, Morey St Denis 1er Cru Cuvee les Alouettes ; Burgundy, France 2007 114 JF Mugnier, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale ; Burgundy, France 2008 115 JF Mugnier, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale ; Burgundy, France 2006 126 Dujac, Morey-St-Denis; Burgundy, France 2009 130 Confuron-Coteditot, Nuits St Georges; Burgundy, France 1989 140 Comte Georges de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny; Burgundy, France 2001 190 Dujac, Clos de la Roche; Burgundy, France 1988 656 A Rousseau, Ruchottes-Chambertin; Burgundy, France 1985 748 A Rousseau, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques ; Burgundy, France 1985 1,575 Others Jamsheed, Pepe le Pinot ; Yarra Valley, Australia 2014 39 Jackhammer, Pinot Noir; California, USA 2013 39 Shelter, Spatburgunder; Baden, Germany 2013 40 Freiderich Becker, Spatburgunder B ; Pfalz, Germany 2011 57 Storm, Vrede Pinot Noir; Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa 2012 59 Kutch, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir; California, USA 2013 59 Heger, Spatburgunder Mimus ; Baden, Germany 2012 61 Mac Forbes, Coldstream Pinot Noir; Yarra Valley, Australia 2012 63 Kutch, Bohan Dillon Pinot Noir; California, USA 2013 75 Hirsch, San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir; California, USA 2013 90 Domaine de la Cote, Bloom's Field Pinot Noir; California, USA 2012 99 Heger, Spatburgunder Ihringer Winklerberg Grand Cru; Baden, Germany 2009 110 Heger, Spatburgunder Achlarrer Schlossberg Grand Cru; Baden, Germany 2013 110 Meyer-Nakel, Spatburgunder Walporzheimer Krauterberg Grand Cru; Ahr, Germany 2007 130 10
Beaujolais, Blaufrankisch, The Jura and other lighter reds We ve long celebrated the similarities between Austrian Blaufrankisch and Cru Beaujolais as both are juicy and thirst quenching with a genuine affinity for food. We also regularly enjoy drinking Trousseau and Ploussard, light-coloured unique reds from the Jura that perfectly express their alpine-influenced terroir. De Martino, Viejas Tinajas Cinsault; Maipo, Chile 2014 35 Claus Priesinger, Blaufrankisch Kalkstein ; Burgenland, Austria 2014 41 Umathum, Zweigelt; Burgenland, Austria 2013 41 Moric, Blaufrankisch; Burgenland, Austria 2013 49 Yvon Metras, Beaujolais Villages; Beaujolais, France 2014 50 Julien Sunier, Fleurie; Beaujolais, France 2013 52 JL Dutraive, Fleurie Clos de Grand Coeur ; Beaujolais, France 2013 52 Marcel Lapierre, Morgon; Beaujolais, France 2014 52 Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie Vendage Tardive ; Beaujolais, France 2014 53 Jean Foillard, Morgon Cote du Py ; Beajolais, France 2013 54 JL Dutraive, Fleurie Terroir Champagne ; Beaujolais, France 2012 54 Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie Griffe du Marquis ; Beaujolais, France 2013 55 JF Ganevat, Madelon ; Jura, France 2014 57 Yvon Metras, Fleurie; Beaujolais, France 2010 58 Claus Preisinger, St Laurent; Burgenland, Austria 2012 58 Markus Altenburger, Blaufrankisch; Oesterreich, Austria 2014 59 RPM, Gamay; California, USA 2013 60 Rhone Valley, Rhone Valley inspired and other full bodied reds Northern Rhone Whether it s complex, age-worthy wines from Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Cornas or intense early drinkers from Crozes-Hermitage and St Joseph, The Northern Rhone is at the top of Noble Rot s personal go to list. In youth these 100% Syrah wines smell of blackberries, black pepper, violets and graphite, whilst with age they often develop an appealing animal gaminess that s up there with the world s finest perfumes. Chanel can only dream about making a fragrance as beguiling as a mature Chave Hermitage. Domaine de Lises, Crozes Hermitage Equinoxe ; N Rhone, France 2013 38 Romaneaux-Destezet, Syrah; N Rhone, France 2014 52 Domaine du Colombier, Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Gaby ; Burgundy, France 2011 52 Domaine des Lises, Equis Crozes-Hermitage; N Rhone, France 2014 53 Jaboulet, Crozes-Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1999 55 JP Jamet, Cotes du Rhone; S Rhone, France 2011 59 Robert Michel, Cornas Cuvee des Coteaux ; N Rhone, France 2006 59 Gonon, St Joseph; N Rhone, France 2012 60 Romaneaux-Destezet, St Joseph St Epine ; N Rhone, France 2013 64 Clape, Cotes du Rhone; N Rhone, France 2013 63 Clape, Cotes du Rhone; N Rhone, France 2014 64 Clusel Roch, Cote-Rotie; N Rhone, France 2008 67 11
Marc Sorrel, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 2003 80 Domaine du Coulet, Cornas Les Terrasses Du Serre ; N Rhone, France 2009 80 Domaine de l Hermite, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1978 81 Domaine du Colombier, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 2007 96 H Sorrel, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1982 110 Jaboulet, Hermitage La Chapelle ; N Rhone, France 1985 235 Jaboulet, Hermitage La Chapelle ; N Rhone, France 1982 263 Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Landonne ; N Rhone, France 1991 300 JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1981 336 JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1983 352 A Clape, Cornas; N Rhone, France 1991 390 Noel Verset, Cornas; N Rhone, France 1991 390 JL Chave, Hermitage; N Rhone, France 1989 456 Southern Rhone Andezon, CdR Villages Sinargues; S Rhone, France 2013 36 Chateau d Aqueria, Lirac; S Rhone, France 2012 38 Domaine des Tours, Cotes du Rhone Reserve; S Rhone, France 2011 55 Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France 2005 101 Janasse, Vieilles Vignes CNDP; S Rhone, France 1998 114 Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1983 151 Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1981 198 Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1989 249 Chateau de Beaucastel, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1990 249 Pignan, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1995 316 Pignan, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1989 330 Chateau Rayas, CNDP; S Rhone, France 1989 1,050 Languedoc & Roussillon Noble Rot might never have existed had it not been for our love for the Languedoc s two finest cult domaines: Grange Des Peres and Peyre Rose. These are the kind of soulful southern French reds we love to drink with friends: full bodied, savoury and seasoned with hints of garrigue. Ollieux-Romanis, Corbieres Classique ; Languedoc, France 2015 26 Chateau Mignan, Minervois; Languedoc, France 2013 29 Terre Falmet, Mourvedre; Languedoc, France 2013 31 Matassa, Coume d'olla ; Roussillon, France 2014 44 Mas Coutelou, Vigne Haute ; Languedoc, France 2013 49 Clos du Rouge Gorge, Cotes Catalanes Rouge; Roussillon, France 2010 59 Gauby, Vielles Vignes Rouge; Roussillon, France 2012 60 Peyre Rose, Syrah Leone ; Languedoc, France 2002 103 Peyre Rose, Syrah Leone ; Languedoc, France 2004 110 Peyre Rose, Clos des Cistes ; Languedoc, France 2004 110 Gauby, Muntada ; Languedoc, France 2000 118 12
Provence Californian wine writer and importer Kermit Lynch s seminal book Adventures On The Wine Route is a huge inspiration for Noble Rot Magazine, and no wine is more Kermit than Domaine Tempier Bandol. Made predominantly from the forceful Mourvedre these wines are built to last, their intense southern style aromas melding together gracefully over the passing of time. Domaine de Trevallon; Provence, France 2004 93 Domaine Tempier, Bandol Cabassaou ; Provence, France 1993 134 Australia Ruggabellus, Fluus ; Barossa Valley, Australia 2013 53 Ochota Barrels, Fugazi Grenache; Adelaide Hills, Australia 2014 54 Tom Shobbrook, Romanee Tuff Shiraz; Barossa, Australia 2015 55 Penfold's, Grange Hermitage ; South Australia, Australia 1981 414 Penfold's, Grange Hermitage ; South Australia, Australia 1982 435 California Peirano, Zinfandel; California, USA 2012 36 Sobon, Rocky Top Zinfandel; California, USA 2012 45 Birichino, Besson Vineyard Grenache; California, USA 2012 48 Piedrasassi, Brown Label Syrah; California, USA 2013 61 Arnot Roberts, North Coast Syrah; California, USA 2013 62 Arnot Roberts, Sonoma Coast Syrah; California, USA 2014 62 Piedrasassi, Sebastiano Syrah; California, USA 2013 78 Arnot Roberts, Griffins Lair Syrah; California, USA 2013 83 Arnot Roberts, Que Syrah; California, USA 2013 106 Others Chatzivaritis, Mosaic Red; Goumenissa, Greece 2013 21 Domaine du Cros, Marcillac Lo Sang del Pais ; South West, France 2014 27 Chatzivaritis, Goumenissa Red; Goumenissa, Greece 2012 34 Labranche Laffont, Madiran Vieilles Vignes ; S West, France 2012 44 Foundi, Naoussaia ; Naoussa, Greece 2009 45 Ziereisen, Syrah Gestad ; Baden, Germany 2012 52 Argyros, Mavrotragano; Santorini, Greece 2013 56 Economou, Oikonomoy Liatiko; Crete, Greece 2006 57 Sadie, Trienspoor ; Swartland, South Africa 2014 59 Sigalas, Mavrotragano; Santorini, Greece 2014 61 Sadie, Pofadder ; Swartland, South Africa 2014 63 Boucasse, Madiran Vielles Vignes ; South West, France 1995 70 Montus, Madiran Cuvee Prestige ; South West, France 2000 70 Christian Tschida, Felsen II; Burgenland, Austria 2012 107 13
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot & friends Bordeaux / So un-cool it s cool Bordeaux s uncompromising price increases and corporate affectations have seen it fall out of favour with many drinkers over recent years, but that doesn t change the fact that the Bordelais make a seriously good bottle of wine. 1982 is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest vintages of the deacde, whilst 2002 represents top value wines that are now in a great spot for drinking. Falfas, Cote de Bourg; Bordeaux, France 2011 44 Quinault l Enclos, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France 1997 52 d Angludet, Moulin d Aungludet Margaux; Bordeaux, France 2009 56 Paveil de Luze, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 2009 58 Maucaillou, Moulis-en-Medoc; Bordeaux, France 1996 59 Pichon Baron, Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 2008 61 Monbrison, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 1985 62 Jaugueyron, Margaux Nout ; Bordeaux, France 2010 64 Montrose, La Dame de Montrose St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1985 67 Vray Croix-de-Gay, Pomerol; Bordeaux, France 2001 69 Sociando Mallet, Haut Medoc; Bordeaux, France 1997 70 Gloria, St Julien; Bordeaux, France 2006 71 Pontet Canet, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 1975 73 Poujeaux, Moulis-en-Medoc; Bordeaux, France 1996 83 Jaugaret, St Julien; Bordeaux, France 2010 92 de Fieuzal, Pessac-Leognan; Bordeaux, France 1995 94 La Dame De Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1996 94 La Dame De Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1985 94 d Angludet, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 1989 94 Lagrange, St Julien; Bordeuax, France 1975 94 Clos du Marquis, St Julien; Bordeaux, France 2001 98 La Lagune, Haut Medoc; Bordeaux, France 1986 99 d'armailhac, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 1996 100 Brane Cantenac, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 1970 109 Clos Fourtet, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France 2001 110 Figeac, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France 1997 110 Certan Giraud, Pomerol; Bordeaux, France 1998 112 Gruaud Larose, St Julien; Bordeaux, France 1970 114 Figeac, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France 1999 119 Sociando Mallet, Haut Medoc; Bordeaux, France 1990 120 Pichon Longueville, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 1998 121 Talbot, St Julien; Bordeaux, France 1986 122 Giscours, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 1970 126 Figeac, St Emilion; Bordeaux, France 1995 132 Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1978 132 Cos d Estournel, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1978 146 14
Montrose, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1985 150 Latour, Les Forts de Latour Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 1994 184 Pichon Lalande, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 1990 192 Pontet Canet, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 1961 246 Palmer, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 1982 298 La Fleur Petrus, Pomerol; Bordeaux, France 1982 341 Palmer, Margaux; Bordeaux, France 1983 383 Cos d'estournel, St Estephe; Bordeaux, France 1982 383 Latour, Pauillac; Bordeaux, France 2002 414 Loire Valley Olga Raffault, Chinon Les Picasses ; Loire, France 2006 38 Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny Le Clos ; Loire, France 2011 114 Others De Martino, Estate Carmenere; Maipo, Chile 2014 21 Jonc Blanc, Bergerac; South West, France 2012 33 Domaine de la Berangeraie, Cahors Juline ; South West, France 2010 34 Viano, Cabernet Sauvignon; California, USA 2012 35 Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto Bolgheri; Tuscany, Italy 2013 57 Broc Cellars, Cabernet Franc; California, USA 2014 57 Christian Tschida, Himmel auf Erden Red; Burgenland, Austria 2013 65 Arnot Roberts, Clajeux Cabernet; California, USA 2012 113 Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon; California, USA 1993 121 Nebbiolo & other Piedmont reds We visited northern Italy for Rotter s Short Guide to Barolo & Barbaresco in Noble Rot 9, and were blown away by the quality and value of wines on offer. Try a wine from the revered, ultra-traditional Bartolo Mascarello, or one from the excellent new wave of producers like Giovanni Rosso or Luca Roagna. Roberto Voerzio, Langhe Nebbiolo; Piedmont, Italy 2013 54 Matteo Correggia, Barbera d Alba Bricco Marun ; Piedmont, Italy 2011 55 G Rinaldi, Dolcetto d Alba; Piedmont, Italy 2011 56 G Rinaldi, Barbera d Alba; Piemonte, Italy 2012 58 Roagna, Barbera d Alba; Piemonte, Italy 2010 58 Francoli, Ghemme; Piedmont, Italy 1967 58 Francoli, Spanna; Piedmont, Italy 1967 58 Nino Negri, Grumello ; Lombardy, Italy 1971 58 Travaglini, Gattinara Riserva; Piedmont, Italy 2007 58 Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja ; Piedmont, Italy 2009 60 G Rinaldi, Barbera d Alba; Piemonte, Italy 2013 60 Bartolo Mascarello, Langhe Nebbiolo; Piemonte, Italy 2013 61 Canonica, Barolo Paiagallo ; Piedmont, Italy 2011 69 Nino Negri, Sassella Riserva; Lombardy, Italy 1971 70 15
Luisin, Barbaresco Rabaja ; Piedmont, Italy 2000 70 Nino Negri, Inferno ; Lombardy, Italy 1970 77 Luigi Ferrando, Nebbiolo di Carema Etichetta Nera ; Piedmont, Italy 1997 81 ArPePe, Valtellina Castello di Montalbano ; Lombardy, Italy 2005 86 Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy 2011 105 Cordero di Montezemolo, Barolo Monfalletto ; Piedmont, Italy 1970 111 Travaglini, Gattinara; Piedmont, Italy 1985 111 Travaglini, Gattinara; Piedmont, Italy 1971 111 Brezza, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy 1990 112 F Rinaldi, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy 1964 116 F Rinaldi, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy 1967 121 Antonio Vallana, Spanna Castello di Montalbano ; Piedmont, Italy 1964 130 Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo; Piedmont, Italy 2009 132 R Voerzio, Barolo La Serra ; Piedmont, Italy 1992 151 Antonio Vallana, Spanna Campi Raudii ; Piedmont, Italy 1961 166 Antonio Vallana, Spanna Cantina del Camino ; Piedmont, Italy 1961 166 Gaja, Barbaresco; Piedmont, Italy 1967 252 Sangiovese & other Italian grapes Natalino del Prete, Torre Nova Negroamaro; Puglia, Italy 2014 27 Le Pianure, Cabernet Franc; Trentino, Italy 2014 27 Vittario Innocenti, Chianti Colli Senesi; Tuscany, Italy 2011 29 Murgo, Etna Rosso; Sicily, Italy 2013 39 Sesti, Monteleccio; Tuscany, Italy 2013 41 Occhipinti, SP68 Rosso; Sicily, Italy 2014 44 Lungarotti, Torgiano Riserva Vigna Monticchio ; Umbria, Italy 1975 50 Cos, Cerasuolo di Vittoria; Sicily, Italy 2012 51 Aurora, Rosso Piceno Superiore; Le Marche, Italy 2012 52 F Cornelissen, Contadino no.11 Etna Rosso; Sicily, Italy 2013 52 Ruschi Noceti, Pollera ; Tuscany, Italy 2010 53 Lungarotti, Torgiano Riserva Vigna Monticchio ; Umbria, Italy 1974 53 Occhipinti, Frappato; Sicily, Italy 2013 56 Paolo Bea, Rosso de Veo ; Umbria, Italy 2006 64 Matthiasson, Refosco; California, USA 2012 64 Argiolas, Isola dei Nuraghi Turriga ; Sardinia, Italy 2008 67 Avignonesi, Desiderio ; Tuscany, Italy 1995 72 Paolo Bea, Pagliaro ; Umbria, Italy 2007 81 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli ; Tuscany, Italy 1999 81 Avignonesi, Desiderio ; Tuscany, Italy 1997 94 San Leonardo; Trentino, Italy 2010 95 G Quintarelli, Valpolicella Classico; Veneto, Italy 2007 103 Fontodi, Flaccianello ; Tuscany, Italy 1991 115 16
Tempranillo & other Spanish grapes Gran Cerdo; Rioja, Spain 2015 20 Bernabe Navarro, Trago Lago Monastrell; Alicante, Spain 2013 23 Zorzal, Graciano; Navarra, Spain 2013 25 Quinta Milu, Milu Roble ; Ribera del Duero, Spain 2014 26 Telmo Rodriguez, Almuvedre; Alicante, Spain 2013 26 Anguera, Alta Roses ; Montsant, Spain 2014 33 Suertes del Marques, 7 Fuentes ; Tenerife, Spain 2013 36 Envinate, Taganan Tinto; Tenerife, Spain 2013 40 Fedellos do Couto, Cortezada ; Ribera Sacra, Spain 2013 41 Marenas, Vides Bravas Tempranillo & Syrah; Andalucia, Spain 2006 47 4kilos, 12 volts ; Mallorca, Spain 2013 47 Perez Pascuas, Vina Pedrosa; Ribera del Duero, Spain 1990 61 CVNE, Rioja Imperial ; Rioja, Spain 1991 65 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Tondonia Gran Reserva; Rioja, Spain 1994 106 Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Tondonia Gran Reserva; Rioja, Spain 1995 114 17
DESSERT & FORTIFIED WINE Sweet Bordeaux With a name like Noble Rot, this list could never be complete without a selection of top dessert wines. Noble Rot aka Botrytis Cinerea is a grey fungus that grows on the skins of grapes causing them to shrivel and de-hydrate, concentrating their sugars and making them perfect for making luscious sweet wines. Our favourites are Château D Yquem and Château Climens, both decadently rich but mouthwateringly fresh, with the acidity and structure to evolve in the cellar for decades. Dauphine-Rondillon, Cuvee d Or Loupiac; Bordeaux, France 2007 375ml 36 Climens, Cypres de Climens Barsac; Bordeaux, France 2011 375ml 53 Dauphine-Rondillon, Cuvee d Or Loupiac; Bordeaux, France 2007 750ml 55 Rousset-Peyraguey, Cuvee Aither ; Bordeaux, France 2010 750ml 59 d Yquem, Sauternes 2 ; Bordeaux, France NV 750ml 61 Rieussec, Sauternes; Bordeaux, France 1986 750ml 117 Climens, Barsac; Bordeaux, France 1989 750ml 134 Other sweet Antonopoulos, Mavrodaphne; Patras, Greece 2000 750ml 26 Co-operatives Vinicoles de Samos, Nectar; Samos, Greece 2007 500ml 27 Kracher, Auslese; Burgenland, Austria 2009 375ml 52 Hatzidakis, Vinsanto; Santorini, Greece 2003 375ml 52 Kracher, Eiswein; Burgenland, Italy 2011 375ml 55 Kracher, Beerenauslese; Burgenland, Austria 2008 375ml 58 Kracher, Zweigelt Beerenauslese; Burgenland, Austria 2010 375ml 58 Zilliken, Riesling Spatlese; Mosel, Germany 1999 750ml 60 Economou, Oikonomoy Sitia; Crete, Greece 2000 500ml 60 Weinbach, Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardive; Alsace, France 1985 750ml 62 Shafer-Frohlich, Bockenauer Felseneck Auslese; Nahe, Germany 750ml 62 Co-operatives Vinicoles de Samos, Nectar; Samos, Greece 1980 375ml 72 JJ Prum, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese; Mosel, Germany 2006 750ml 73 Kracher, Eiswein; Burgenland, Austria 2009 375ml 75 Argyros, Vinsanto 20yo; Santorini, Greece 1992 500ml 97 Tirecule la Graviere, Monbazillac Cuvee Madame ; S West, France 1995 500ml 130 G Quintarelli, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico; Veneto, Italy 1981 750ml 369 G Quintarelli, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico; Veneto, Italy 1974 750ml 369 Fortified Maestro Sierra, Fino; Jerez, Spain NV 750ml 37 Melford, Fine Tawny Port; Douro, Portugal NV 750ml 38 Vignerons de Maury, Maury Solera 1928: Cask 762 ; Roussillon, France NV 500ml 43 Parce, Rivesaltes 18yo; Roussillon, France 1996 750ml 58 Macle, Macvin du Jura; Jura, France 2006 750ml 62 18
du Duy, Banyuls; Roussillon, France 1982 750ml 64 Ste Lucie, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France 1971 750ml 75 Emmanuel Brochet, Ratafia; Champagne, France 500ml 85 Mas Blanc, Banyuls; Roussillon, France 1985 750ml 89 St Barbe, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France 1961 750ml 92 Lacresse, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France 1957 750ml 109 Sisquelle, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France 1946 750ml 120 d Oliveiras, Verdelho; Madeira, Portugal 1985 750ml 123 Mosse, Rivesaltes; Roussillon, France 1935 750ml 132 Graham s, Vintage Port; Douro, Portugal 1963 750ml 237 d Oliveiras, Bual; Madeira, Portugal 1922 750ml 408 19
HALF BOTTLES & MAGNUMS Half bottles White Coulbois, Pouilly-Fume; Loire, France 2013 21 Colombier, Chablis; Burgundy, France 2013 21 Deux Roches, St Veran; Burgundy, France 2012 25 Red Chateau Beaumont, Haut-Medoc; Bordeaux, France 2011 32 Magnums White Pattes Loup, Chablis Vent d Age ; Burgundy, France 2014 85 Joachim Heger, Chardonnay 1er Cru Winklerberg ; Baden, Germany 2014 105 Terlano, Pinot Bianco Vorberg ; Trentino-AltoAdige, Italy 2004 121 Sandhi, Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay; California, USA 2013 136 Red Pesquera, Crianza; Ribera del Duero, Spain 2008 83 Chicotot, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains ; Burgundy, France 1999 84 d'angludet, Moulin D'Angludet Margaux; Bordeaux, France 2009 92 Chicotot, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les St Georges ; Burgundy, France 1999 94 Mas de Daumas Gassac; Languedoc, France 1994 108 Joachim Heger, Spatburgunder 1er Cru Mimus ; Baden, Germany 2012 117 Canonica, Barolo Paiagallo ; Piedmont, Italy 2011 125 Bertagna, Vougeot Grand Cru Clos de la Perriere ; Burgundy, France 1986 151 20