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THE RSJ WINE LIST – July 2017

The vineyards of the Loire Valley, which stretch from the Massif Central to the Atlantic Ocean, offer a wonderful diversity of wines. Zinging dry whites; luscious sweet wines; memorable rosés; light quaffing reds; deep coloured and robust reds that age magnificently and fine sparkling wines. They also offer remarkable value for money.

LOIRE WHITE LOIRE RED LOIRE SWEET WINES OTHER REGIONS HALF BOTTLES GRAPE VARIETIES RECENT VINTAGES

LOIRE WHITE 

ANJOU - SAUMUR DRY WHITE

1	2015 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Dominique Tessier Ripe, attractive Chenin Blanc with nice concentration and balance	21.95
2	2016 Chenin des Rouilleres Frederic Mabileau Very low yields – organic – floral orange blossom nose with lovely concentration	29.95
3	2016 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux Delicious Chenin Blanc, hand picked, floral nose with hints of mango	22.95
4	2015 Anjou Blanc Domaine Richou Lovely freshness and minerality but nice weight and complexity.	32.95
6	2014 Anjou Blanc ‘En Chenin’ Domaine Ogereau Fernented in 500 ltr oak barrels, Intense Floral nose, citric structured mouth	29.95
9	2014 Anjou Blanc ‘Petit Prince’ C. Daviau Delicate fruity and floral aromas peach, quince elegant complex finish	28.95
10	2015 Anjou Blanc Les Rogeries Damaine Richou Barrel fermented on lees for 12 months. Lovely concentration and minerality	39.95
11	2014 Saumur Blanc Chenin du Puy Frederic Mabileau 1 hectare of 45 year old vines, 50% barrel fermentation – exotic fruits with fresh finish	45.00
18	2014 Savennieres Clos Grand Beaupreau Vincent Ogereau Lovely honeyed minerality, ripe fruit and very good length	35.95
19	2013 Savennieres ‘La Croix Picot’ Yves Guegniard Lovely floral sweetness (honeysuckle) fruity fresh quince and citric finish.	29.75
21	2014 Savennieres Clos du Grand Beaupreau Claude Papin Relatively new vineyard site, now producing fabulous complex dry white	37.95

MUSCADET DE SÈVRE ET MAINE

The entire production at Domaine de la Grange is sur lie (kept on the lees until bottling to give flavour and freshness) and made in the cleanest and best organised cellars anywhere in France. The harvest from each vineyard is vinified and matured separately.

23	2001 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie Semper Excelsior First year of this cuvee from the Clos des Noelles planted in 1945. Terroir driven	52.95
24	2015 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine ‘Sur Lie’ Domaine du Verger Luneau-Papin Classic Muscadet with good fruit & pure zesty finish	23.50
27	2002 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur Lie Semper Excelsior Always 24-36 months on its lees. Pure expression of schisteous terroir, with long fruit rich finish	52.95
28	2004 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie Semper Excelsior 65 year old vines, ‘lutte raisonnee’ 36 months in tank, lovely minerality	49.95
30	2005 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le ‘L’ d’Or Luneau Lovely richness and concentration somewhat atypical. 45 year old vines in Vallet	45.95
31	2003 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie Semper Excelsior Rich ripe vintage this Grand Cru Muscadet - needs decanting	52.95

TOURAINE – DRY WHITE

47	2015 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Le Clos’ Vincent Roussely Classic ripe Sauvignon. Another impressive young producer in eastern Touraine.	22.95
39	2015 Touraine Chenonceaux Sauvignon Vincent Roussely Old vines, oak fermented, rich weighty Sauvignon	28.50
33	2015 Vouvray Sec La Dilettante Pierre Breton Slow vinfication in barrel, lovely mineral character, ripe, fresh and beautifully balanced.	29.50
34	2016 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou A good vintage for the best growers but care was required. Drinking superbly	29.50
35	2014 Touraine Blanc 'Irreductible' Vincent Roussely ‘Natural’ wine made from old Sauvignon vines. Elegant and well balanced	27.95
51	2005 Chinon Blanc Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Full ripe mature Chenin from a great vintage	45.95
52	2003 Chinon Blanc Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Lovely mature exotic Chenin with great complexity	49.95
40	2016 Chinon Blanc ‘La Grande Ourse’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Hand picked , three passages, citrus white peach nose, fresh finish. Delightful	29.95
49	2010 Chinon Blanc Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Exotic fruits with a good balance and length	36.95
56	1990 Chinon Blanc Domaine de la Noblaie Wonderful Chenin from great vintage – layers of concentration and beautifully balanced	65.00

VOUVRAY

43	2015 Vouvray demi sec Cuvée des Fondraux Didier Champalou Absolute delight at the moment, perfection with rich creamy sauces-rich and ripe.	29.95
34	2014 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou A good vintage for the best growers but care was required - drinking superbly.	27.95
37	1985 Vouvray Sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	95.00
50	1959 Vouvray demi-sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	149.00
46	2012 Vouvray Clos de Portail Domaine Champalou Small parcel of vines, vinified in new oak. Soft ripe honeyed concentration	39.95
53	2014Vouvray Demi Sec  Domaine Sylvain Gaudron	31.50
54	2002 Vouvray Demi Sec Domaine Sylvain Gaudron	69.50
55	1985 Vouvray Demi Sec Domaine Sylvain Gaudron	90.00
45	1989 Montlouis Vendange Tardive Berger	69.95

LOIRE ROSÉ

79	2016 Saumur Rose  Domaine de Nerleux  Amelie & Regis Neau Lovely elegant dry rose with good fruit and nice length	23.95
81	2015 Chinon ‘Goutte de Rose’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Delightful ripe dry rose with real elegance	23.95
82	2016 Sancerre Rose Domaine Roger Champault Made from Pinot Noir, this has a lovely freshness with a good length	29.95

NIVERNAIS - Wines from the upper reaches of the Loire

57	2015 Menetou Salon ‘Clos de la Cure’ Domaine Roger Champault Tiny quantities available, round full and floral	28.95
61	2015 Reuilly Blanc ‘ Les Lignis’ Les Desmoiselles Tatin Attractive floral Sauvignon with nice length and balance	25.95
62	2016 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Roger Champault Increasingly organic, attractive fine and fragrant, nice weight. Delicious.	29.95
69	2016 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Treuillet Hints of grapefruit and lychees – good weight with fresh finish.	29.95
70	2014 Sancerre ‘Le M.D.’ Domaine Henri Bourgeois Ripe concentrated, harvested from the Mont Damnes slopes.	45.95
71	2014 Sancerre Civee D’Anton Henri Bourgeois 70 year old vines, biodynamic. 18 months in barrel. Complex layered fruit	49.95

NIVERNAIS RED

76	2015 Reuilly Rouge La Commanderie Les Desmoiselles Tatin Delicious ripe Pinot Noir with real elegance and lovely concentration	27.50
77	2015 Sancerre Rouge 'Les Pierris' Domaine Roger Champault Attractive lively Pinot Noir with good concentration.	32.95
78	2013 Sancerre Rouge ‘Cote de Champtin’ Domaine Roger Champault Deep dark red fruits aroma, aged in oak.	40.50

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LOIRE RED 

ANJOU/SAUMUR RED

85	2014 Anjou Rouge ‘Les Merances’ Château de la Roulerie Full ripe fruit – aged in large barrels for 4 months attractive spicy notes.	25.50
86	1996 Anjou Villages Brissac, Domaine de Bablut  Christophe Daviau Wonderful mature Cabernet Franc. Dark fruits and toasted almonds	55.00
87	2015 Saumur Rouge Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Dominique Tessier Organic (Terra Vitis) lovely ripe red – fruity nose, good structured rounded finish	21.95
88	2014 Anjou Rouge Domaine Ogereau Vincent & Emmanuel Ogereau Delicious ripe fruit – easy drinking – classic Cabernet Franc	22.95
90	2013 Anjou Gamay 'Sur Spilite' Claude Papin Full ripe concentrated Gamay with considerable complexity	24.95
91	2014 Anjou Cabernet Sauvignon Frederic Mabileau 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 1 hectare, sand and gravel. Organic, soft and ripe	26.95
93	2014 Anjou Gamay Le Champ de la Pierre Domaine Richou Organically made Gamay – floral and spicy with lovely concentration	32.50
94	2014 Anjou Rouge ‘La Cerisaie Yves Guegniard 80% Cabernet Franc & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe black fruits, good length with attractive finish.	23.95
95	2014 Anjou Villages Croix de Mission Domaine des Rochelles 30 year old vines planted in red schiste – lovely weight of soft fruit	26.50
96	2014 Anjou Villages ‘Breton’ Domaine des Rochelles 80% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, - lovely ripe fruit with hint of spice	23,50
97	2012 Anjou Villages Domaine RIchou Attractive fruit, nice weight & structure	35.95
99	2011 Anjou Villages ‘Evanescence’ Yves Guegniard 30 days maceration 18 months in oak, prune and vanilla nose, soft full palate with hint of liquorice. Cabernet Sauvignon	35.95
101	2011 Anjou Villages Brissac ‘Rocca Nigra’ C. Daviau Cabernet Sauvignon 35 hect/ha Black fruit and liquorice long tannic finish	32.50
105	2014 Saumur Champigny Les Loups Noir Régis Neau Complex black fruits – nose soft and round with lovely soft tannins	35.95
107	2015 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Regis Neau Wonderful quaffing Champigny by the ever consistent Regis.	24.95
109	2014 Saumur Champigny ‘Les Chatains’ Regis Neau Old vines, wonderful concentration of exceptional ripe fruit - Superb	27.50
111	2014 Saumur Champigny Chateau de Villeneuve J.P Chevallier Lovely ripe, juicy fruit with fine balance. Delicious	29.95
119	2011 Saumur Champigny Le Grand Clos J.P. Chevalier Wonderful concentrated black fruit nose, rich, ripe toasty palate	45.00

CHINON

124	2014 Chinon 'Le Temps des Cerises' Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Wonderful red fruits nose – fresh round and fruity	24.95
125	2014 Chinon ‘Chiens Chiens’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Ripe and fruity with hints of spice. Vinified partially in oak and stainless steel.	27.50
128	2009 Chinon ‘Chiens – Chiens’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Lovely ripe fruit – oak aged, wonderful length	45.00
130	2014 Chinon ‘Pierrede Tuf’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Lovely ripe black fruits nose. Plump structured mouth.	35.95
131	2009 Chinon ‘Les Blancs Manteaux’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Superb vintage – great concentration and length	43.95
132	2010 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’ Domaine de lal Noblaie Jerome Billard Wonderful fruit – beautifully balanced with real finesse.	51.95
133	1996 Chinon Domaine de la Noblaie Manzagol Billard Lovely mature Chinon from one of the great vinatges of the modern era.	57.95
134	2005 Chinon ‘Les Blancs Manteaux’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard 60 year old vines – aged 12 months on 500 litre oak barrels. Lovely concentration and length	49.95
135	2003 Chinon ‘Les Blancs Manteaux’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Old vines – maturing really well	49.95
136	2009 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Aged 14 months in oak – rich and powerful with great concentration	49.95
137	2007 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Charming wine with lovely development and concentration	43.95
138	2005 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’ Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard Superb concentration – lovely, developed black fruits from great vintage	62.50
139	2011 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’  Domaine de la Noblaie  Jerome Billard   Ripe rounded fruit with lovely concentration and balance	49.95

SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL

152	2013 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil La Source Yannick Amirault Ripe juicy fruit aged in old oak for short period	29.95
153	2014 St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘ Les Rouilleres ‘ Frederic Mabileau Lovely ripe fruit with good concentration and length – organic	26.50
155	2014 St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Eclipse’ 60 Year old vines – black & red fruits fermented in 600 litre barrels. Wonderful concentration – this cuvee is only made in the best years	49.95
158	2013 St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘ Coutures’ Frederic Mabileau Made from vines over 40 years old – 9 months in oak. Ripe fruit balanced with soft tannins	35.95
159	2010 St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Les Malgagnes’ Yannick Amirault 2 hectares of 50 year old vines, red fruits and leather nose - elegant fruity finish	42.50

BOURGUEIL

163	2014 Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes Lame Delisle Boucard Ripe, well rounded fruit with good length	29.50
164	2014 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard Full ripe fruit with lovely concentration	30.95
165	2014 Bourgueil Diptyque Domaine de la Chevalerie Lovely ripe fruit. Elegant and stylish with very good balance.	25.95
166	2015 Bourgueil ‘La Coudraye‘ Yannick Amirault Made from old vines, lovely spicy fruit with good concentration and length	32.50
167	2014 Bourgueil ‘ Racines’ Frederic Mabileau Malo in barrel, no filtration. Hints of blackberry and oak. Soft tannins	33.50
169	2010 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard Lovely ripe fruit with excellent concentration and length	47.95
170	2011 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard Not the power and weight of 09 & 10 but elegant sweet fruit and lovely finesse.	34.50
172	2009 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard Lovely blackcurrant and blackberry nose, rich ripe fruit, long finish	49.95
173	2013 Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes Lame Delisle Boucard Long established domaine still producing excellent quality wines	29.50
174	2011 Bourgueil Les Quartiers Y. Amirault 40-50 yr old vines on limestone slopes complex fruit and structure	39.95
175	2011 Bourgueil Le Grand Clos Yannick Amirault Smokey nose, aged in 400 litre barrels for 2 years. Full harmonious, slightly spiced	45.00
178	2011 Bourgueil La Petite Cave Yannick Amirault Black cherry nose, bags of concentrated fruit, long gently tannic finish	42.50

FIEFS VENDEENS

183	2015 Domaine St Nicolas ‘Les Clous’ Fiefs Vendeens Thierry Michon Chenin and Chardonnay, ginger, orange blossom notes and lovely minerality	27.95
184	2015 Domaine St Nicolas ‘Reflets’ Fiefs Vendeens Thierry Michon 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Gamay, 10% Cabernet Franc. Biodynamic. Ripe cherry fruit with lovely structure	35.95

COTES DU FOREZ

185

2015 La Volcanique O.Verdier and J. Loge Wonderful ripe Gamay with purity of structure and minerality – grown organically on volcanic soil in this new appellation in the Auvergue

25.95

EASTERN TOURAINE

182	2014 Touraine Rouge ‘Irreductible’ Vincent Roussely Natural' wine - a blend of Cot,Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc & Gamay from very old vines	27.95
186	2014 Touraine Gamay ‘Vigne Françaises’ Marionnet Pre–phylloxera, ungrafted vines, rich full bodied, perfumed fruit	29.95
188	2015 Touraine Rouge Chenonceaux Vincent Roussely Old parcel of Cabernet, Gamay and Cot, handpicked, matured I French oak barrels	28.5
189	2015 Touraine Gamay 'Canaille' Vincent Roussely A Gamay with real weight and zest – wonderful drink all year round	22.95

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LOIRE VALLEY - SWEET WINE 

Outside of Sauternes the Loire Valley is the greatest world producer of non-fortified sweet wine. The style is somewhat different to most other sweet wines. Due to the Chenin Blanc grape's high acidity, Layons and Vouvrays, when late picked for botrytis, have a wonderful balance of fresh, clean fruity sweetness and acidity. Never cloying, these wines can live for many years - 100 years plus in great vintages. These wines are best drunk with fruit desserts or on their own at the end of a meal or, like the French, as a special aperitif. They are especially good with blue cheeses and foie gras.

If faulty we will replace the bottle but not the older vintages if the wine is OK. If in doubt ask the waiter or call the manager.

THE LAYON, AUBANCE AND COTEAUX de SAUMUR

These are several of the main areas for the sweet whites in Anjou. Both the Layon and Aubance are ambling, somnolent tributaries of the Loire. When conditions are right they provide the autumnal morning mists that helps botrytis to develop.

301	2014 Coteaux du Layon Domaine Ogereau	27.95
303	2011 Coteaux du Layon Soucherie Claude Papain (50cl)	35.95
304	2011 Coteaux du Layon L’Abclaie’ Claude Papin (50cl)	35.95
308	2011 Coteaux de L’Aubance ‘Grandpierre’ Christophe Daviau	37.95
315	1990 Coteaux du Layon St Lambert Domaine Ogereau (75cl)	95.00
316	2010 Coteaux du Layon ‘Bon Blanches’ Domaine Ogereau (50cl)	59.95

BONNEZEAUX & QUARTS DE CHAUME AND CHAUME

These are the two crus of the Coteaux du Layon and the top growers here produce the best wines of the Layon. Quarts de Chaume has just 30 hectares of vines divided between no more than 10 growers. Bonnezeaux is larger with 80 hectares and the quality is more variable.

332	2011 Quarts de Chaume Domaine de la Bergerie Yves Guegniard (50cl)	45.00
334	1976 Quarts de Chaume Château de Belle Rive J. Lalanne (75cl)	90.00
337	1985 Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles Boivin (75cl)	95.00

VOUVRAY / MONTLOUIS MOELLEUX

These appellations lie immediately to the east of Tours, Vouvray on the north bank and Montlouis on the south bank of the Loire. In favourable years the grapes are affected by botrytis. Vouvray Moelleux tends to be a little more austere than those from Anjou but has similarly magnificent ageing potential.

343	1995 Vouvray Moelleux Le Marignyy Bernard Foquet	65.00
344	1995 Vouvray Moelleux Domaine Champalou	59.95
345	1990 Vouvray Moelleux Le Marigny Domaine des Aubuisieres Fouquet	70.00
346	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Domaine Sylvain Gaudron	89.50
347	1989 Vouvray Moelleux ‘Grand Année’ Bernard Fourquet.	89.00
351	1990 Vouvray Moelleux 1er Trie Clos du Bourg	85.00
352	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont 1er Trie	95.00
353	1959 Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut Lieu	195.00
354	1989 Vouvray Moelleux CLos du Bourg 1er Trie Moelleux	95.00

LOIRE VALLEY SPARKLING: METHODE TRADITIONELLE

190	Crémant de Loire Brut Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau We think Régis’ slightly dry lemony Crémant is superb. A delicious aperitif.	26.95
191	Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionelle Domaine Champalou Classic Vouvray character in sparkling form – delicious.	29.95
195	Cremant de Loire Rose  Domaine de Nerleux  Amelie & Regis Neau Lovely fresh ripe red & black fruits- made predominantly from Cabernet Franc	27.95

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OTHER REGIONS 

CHAMPAGNE

200	NV Jean-Paul Deville  Carte Noire Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – lovely yeasty nose and fine fruity palate
199	Gallimard Brut Rosé N.V, 100% Pinot Noir – full, elegantly perfumed Rosé – with gently fizz	39.95
201	Lanson Brut Black Label One of the oldest Grande Marque Champagnes – no malo, fresh, fruity purity.	45.95

OTHER FRENCH REDS 

218	2014 Beaujolais Yvon Metras Wonderful concentration and elegance from top grower in the region	39.95
220	2014 Morgon “Cote du Py” Jean Feillard Simply one of the best cru beaujolais we’ve tasted – unfiltered, unfined, unsulphured	39.50

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THE HALF BOTTLE LIST

Half bottles are a difficult area for restaurants, many suppliers do not have them and when they do, they will not always be the same vintage as the full bottles offered. As we import direct from growers in the Loire Valley, we can and do ask them to specially bottle some for us. This has met with the odd refusal and sometimes the premium charged for half bottles can be exorbitant, but we persevere because our customers like them especially at lunch times.

DRY WHITE LOIRE

1A	2015 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux, Regis & Amelie Neau	12.95
2A	2014 Quincy Domaine des Ballandors	15.95
3A	2015 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Champault	16.50
4A	2015 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Treuillet Sebastien Treuillet	16.95
6A	2014 Muscadet sur Lie Domaine du Verger Luneau Papin	13.95

RED LOIRE

11A	2015 Anjou Gamay Les Chateliers Domaine Richou	14.95
12A	2014 Chinon Domaine de la Noblaie J Billard	14.95
15A	2014 Chinon 'Le Temps des Cerises' Domaine de la Noblaie Jerome Billard	16.95
17A	2014 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	13.50
18A	2014 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouillères Frederic Mabileau	14.50
21A	2013 Saumur Champigny Les Chatains Régis Neau	14.95
23A	2011 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige	16.95
25A	2009 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	24.50

CHAMPAGNE

51A

Bernard Robert N.V Brut

21.95

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