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THE RSJ WINE LIST - 2009

Constantly changing, but always from a small band of producers that represent particularly good value. Currently we are showing Vincent Ogereau’s delicious dry Rosé de Loire, also delightful white and pink sparklers, the Crémant de Loire, made by the ‘Traditionelle’ method from Régis Neau at Domaine de Nerleux. The house red and white are once again from Saumur: a full and fruity white and a soft and fragrant red from our old friend Dominique Tessier at the Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers

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.

HOUSE SELECTION LOIRE WHITE LOIRE RED LOIRE SWEET WINES OTHER REGIONS NEW WORLD HALF BOTTLES GRAPE VARIETIES RECENT VINTAGES

HOUSE SELECTION & RECOMMENDATIONS 

Constantly changing, but always from a small band of producers that represent particularly good value. Currently we are showing Vincent Ogereau’s delicious dry Rosé de Loire, also delightful white and pink sparklers, the Crémant de Loire, made by the ‘Traditionelle’ method from Régis Neau at Domaine de Nerleux. The house red and white are once again from Saumur: a full and fruity white, again from Regis, and a soft and fragrant red from our old friend Dominique Tessier at the Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers

3	2007 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux Regis Neau	16.50
87	2006 Saumur Rouge Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Dominique Tessier	16.50
80	2007 Rosé de Loire Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau	16.95
190	Crémant de Loire Brut Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	21.95
195	Crémant de Loire Rosé Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	21.95

Below is a list, updated at least twice a month, of reasonably priced wines that are excellent quality wines and that showed well at recent tastings. Check out the notes in the main list.
5		2007 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut Christophe Daviau	18.95
16		2007 Anjou Blanc Château de la Roulerie P Germain	21.95
34		2007 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou	22.95
36		2007 Chinon Blanc Baudry Duyour	22.50
47		2007 Touraine Sauvignon Francois Roussely	18.50
57		2007 Menetou Salon ‘Clos de la Cure’ Domaine Roger Champault	24.95
74		2006 Vine de Pays des Coteaux Charitois ‘Les Pénitents’ Alphonse Mellot	25.95
89		2007 Anjou Rouge Chateau de la Roulerie Philippe Germain	19.95
107		2007 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Regis Neau	18.95
120		2007 Chinon Domaine de la Perrier Baudry Dutour	19.95
133		2006 Chinon V V Phillipe Alliet	29.95
153	2007 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouilleres Frederic Mabileau		19.75
167	2007 Bourgueil Racines Frederic Mabileau		22.95

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LOIRE WHITE 

ANJOU - SAUMUR DRY WHITE

3	2007 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Delightfully floral, pure nose, lovely fruit and long fresh finish.	16.50
1	2008 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers D. Tessier Nice weight, ripe balanced finish with lovely freshness.	16.75
2	2007 Anjou Blanc Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau Rich, zingy fruit - clean & pure - Absolutely delightful. Fastidious vigneron	16.95
5	2007 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut Christophe Daviau Classic sauvignon with elegance, richness and zing. Organic production	18.95
6	2006 Anjou Blanc Cuvée Prestige Domaine Ogereau Hand-picked, ‘Vendange Tardive’ powerful, rich yet dry, honey & apricots.	22.95
7	2007 La Roche aux Moines Claude Papin Lovely steely minerality with a hint of honey and floral finish	27.95
8	2006 Anjou Blanc Le haut de la Garde Claude Papin Dry, honeyed Chenin Blanc with good concentration and balance	19.95
9	2004 Saumur Blanc Domaine du Collier Antoine Foucault Son of the famous Foucoult family, now making his own stunning dry white in Breze	39.50
10	1999 Savennières Clos de Coulaine Claude Papin Developing a delightful balance of richness and complex minerality	35.95
11	2007 Saumur Blanc Fredric Mabaleau Ripe peaches and passion fruit, with nice minerailty abd freshness.	29.95
12	2006 Savennières Clos de Coulaine Claude Papin Delightful, full, dry white, with bags of ripe honeyed fruit. Rich and complex.	22.95
13	2007 Saumur Blanc ‘L’ Insolite’ Thiery Germain Barrel fermented late picked full ripe and exotic. with lovely fresh acidity	25.75
14	2006 Saumur Blanc Château de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier The early drinking Cuvée beautifully balanced, ripe and fruity - superb	19.50
15	2004 Anjou Blanc ‘Les Terasses’ Château de la Roulerie Hand picked, vinified in 400 litre barrels, rich, ripe, exotic and long	27.95
16	2007 Anjou Blanc Château de la Roulerie P Germain Property recently acquired by Phillippe. Stunning concentration and freshness	21.95
17	2004 Anjou Blanc Les Rogeries D Richon Barrel fermented, ripe honeyed with lovely minerality - delicious	25.95
21	2006 Savennieres Clos du Grand Beaupreau Claude Papin Relatively new vineyard site, now producing fabulous complex dry white	27.95
18	2005 Savennieres Clos du Grand Beaupreau Vincent Ogereau Lovely honeyed minerality, ripe fruit and stunning length..	27.95
45	2004 Saumur Blanc Charpentrie Antoine Foucault Old vines, low yields, new barrels, honey, peach and toasted hazelnuts - wondeful.	39.95
19	1999 Saumur Blanc Les Cormiers J.P. Chevallier Barrel fermented wonderful purity and concentration – superb vintage., a steal	35.95
20	2004 Anjou Blanc Domaine des Rochelles J Y Lebreton Barrel fermented with richness, fresh finish and lovely complexity	25.95

FIEFS VENDÉENS

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2004 Fiefs Vendéens ‘Les Clous’ Domaine St Nicolas Thierry Michon 50% Chenin 50% Chardonnay. Bio dynamic cultivation – fruity and full.

25.95

MUSCADET DE SÈVRE ET MAINE

After many years of tasting Muscadet with little or no enthusiasm, we finally met Pierre Luneau and his charming wife, Monique. 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, with complete respect for the character of each parcel.

23	2003 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Semper Excelsior Luneau Wonderful concentration and expression of this particular terroir of Muscadet	27.95
24	2007 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Domaine Pierre de la Grange Classic Muscadet with good fruit and pure zesty finish.	16.95
25	2007 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le Clos des Allees Old vines and 20% maceration pelliculaire (skin contact) gives extra depth.	17.95
26	1996 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'or de Luneau Pierre’s prestige Cuvée and the one he reserves for ageing, giving a fuller style.	24.95
27	1995 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'or de Luneau Vintages like ’95, ’93, and ’90 mean that top producers like Pierre can really show the potential for Muscadet.	25.95
28	1990 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'or de Luneau Soft mellow fruit yeasty with hint of almonds, nice structure.	29.95
29	2003 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'or de Luneau	21.50
30	1993 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'or de Luneau Wonderful balance of racey Muscadet with lovely ripe fullness.	25.95
42	2006 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie ‘Gheiss’ Guy Bossard One f the pioneers of Biodynamics, very much elegance and ‘terroir’	25.95

TOURAINE – DRY WHITE

32	2005 Touraine-Azay le Rideau Pascal Pibaleau Little seen appellation - not unlike Vouvray - this is one of the best, bags of fruit.	22.50
33	2008 Vouvray Sec La Dilettante Pierre Breton Slow vinfication in barrel, lovely mineral character, ripe, fresh and beautifully balanced.	25.95
34	2007 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou A wonderful vintage for the best growers a hugely successful one, drinking superbly.	22.95
35	2008 Touraine Sauvignon Clos Roche Blanche C.Roussel & D.Barrouillet Ripe exotic sauvignon from very low yields – lovely balance and length.	24.95
36	2007 Chinon Blanc – Baudry Dutour Known best for their reds, this white Chinon has bags of fruit and charm	22.50
38	2005 Montlouis ‘Le Volagre’ Stephane Cossais Wonderful purity – almost Burgundian in flavour, balance and weight	35.95
59	2007 Montlouis Cuvee Remus Jacky Blot Old vines, low yields - hand harvested, dry but with lovely concentration	32.50
44	2006 Montlouis ‘Clos de Chenes’ Franz Saumon Organic production from old vines, unfiltered and no sulphur - honeyed but dry	35.95
46	2005 Vouvray Clos du Portail Domaine Champalou Small parcel of vines, vinified in new oak. Soft ripe honeyed concentration	27.95
47	2008 Touraine Sauvignon Vincent Roussely [temporarily out of stock] Classic ripe sauvignon. Another impressive young producer in eastern Touraine.	18.50
83	2002 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou Lovely elegant vintage showing how fine Vouvray and classic Chenin should be..	39.95
67	1995 Vouvray Sec ‘Le Marigny’ Bernard Fouguet Classic Vouvray – off dry but good balance and elegance	49.95
91	2001 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou Classic Chenin character, hint of warm straw and lemons - delicious	39.95

COTEAUX DU LOIR DOMAINE DE BELLIVIERE ERIC NICOLAS

10 hectares made up of 50 different parcels of vines, very small yields, hand harvested. Chenin for white and Pineau D’Aunis for the reds. Stunning quality from a very committed biodynamic vigneron.

37	2002 Jasnieres “Les Rosiers”	32.95
31	2000 Coteaux du Loir (rouge) V.V. Hommage à Louis Derré	29.95

VOUVRAY SEC - SOCIÉTÉ HUET

Three of the best vineyards in Vouvray: Le Mont, Clos du Bourg & Le Haut Lieu, bio-dynamically cultivated plus meticulous wine making equals some of the best Chenin Blancs produced in the world.

49	2004 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	29.95
39	1990 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	85.00
41	2002 Vouvray Sec Le Haut Lieu	39.95
51	1983 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	75.00
48	1973 Vouvray Clos du Bourg	79.50
54	1995 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	42.50
40	1992 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	37.95

VOUVRAY MONTLOUIS DEMI-SEC

43	2004 Vouvray demi sec Cuvée des Fondraux Didier Champalou Absolute delight at the moment, perfection with rich creamy sauces-rich and ripe.	22.50
76	2002 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	32.95
75	1985 Mountlouis Moelleux Domaine des Liards-Berger More demi-sec than sweet - stunning	69.50
52	1994 Vouvray demi-sec Clos du Bourg Huet	27.95
53	1983 Vouvray demi-sec Clos du Bourg Huet	65.00
55	1971 Vouvray demi-sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	79.50
58	1952 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	105.00
50	1959 Vouvray demi-sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	125.00
73	1955 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	97.50

LOIRE ROSÉ

80	2007 Rosé de Loire Domaine Ogereau V Ogereau Fresh attractive quaffing rosé from a serious wine maker.	16.95
82	2005 Sancerre Rosé Cotat A Rosé to be enjoyed with food – elegance and complexity	29.50

NIVERNAIS - Wines from the upper reaches of the Loire

56	2004 Sancerre Les Culs de Beaujeu Francois Cotat Organic, no filtering or fining, some times with a trace of residual sugar - atypical	35.95
57	2007 Menetou Salon ‘Clos de la Cure’ Domaine Roger Champault Tiny quantities available, round full and floral	24.95
60	2007 Quincy Domaine des Ballandors Chantal Wilk and Jean Tatin Dwarfed by its neighbour: Sancerre, Quincy makes similar wines from the same Sauvignon grape. Zesty-fresh gooseberry & nettles, delicious.	24.50
61	2004 Sancerre Les Monts Damnes Francois Cotat Fermented and aged in barrels, from the famous steep slopes – very traditional	35.95
62	2007 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Roger Champault ncreasingly organic, attractive, fine and fragrant, nice weight. Delicious.	25.95
63	2007 Pouilly Fume Domaine Alexander Bain Organic production without sulphur, nice minerality – classic Pouilly.	29.95
64	1996 Sancerre La Grande Cote Francois Cotat 70 year old vines, bio dynamic cultivation and barrel ageing - wonderful.	57.95
66	2004 Sancerre Pouilly Fume Buisson Renard Didier Dageneau Undoubtedly the No 1 Pouilly producer. Finesse and power	45.95
68	2007 Menetou Salon ‘Clos des Blanchais’ Domaine Henri Pelle Wonderful purity, elegance and richness – benchmark Sauvignon	29.95
69	2007 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Henri Bourgeris Classic Pouilly, nice blackcurrant leaf nose, elegant, rich well balanced.	29,50
70	2007 Sancerre ‘Le M.D.’ Domaine Henri Bourgeois Ripe concentrated, harvested from the Mont Damnes slopes.	32.50
71	2005 Sancerre ‘Akemenine’ Domaine Sebastien Riffault Wonderfully ripe fruity complex Sauvignon with character – organic.	39.50
72	2006 Pouilly Fume Les Demoiselles Domaine Henri Bourgeois 85% stainless steel, 15% in oak from the Troncais. Aged on fine lees.	37.95
74	2006 Vin de Pays des Coteaux Charitois ‘Les Penitents’ Alphonse Mellot Usually known for his Sancerre but this Chardonnay is stunning	25.95
79	2006 Sancerre Les Angelots Pascal and Nicolas Reverdy Old vines, low yields – Sauvignon with character, finesse and concentration	35.95

NIVERNAIS RED

77	2007 Sancerre Rouge Les Pierris Roger Champault Attractive, lively Pinot Noir fruit with good concentration.	27.50
78	2006 Sancerre Rouge Cote de Champtin Roger Champault 50 year old vines giving very low yields, oak-aged - long lingering finish.	32.50
84	2006 Vin de Pays des Coteaux Charitois Pinot Noir Alphonse Mellot His red Sancerres are fantastic, new location, cheaper but really lovely	29.95
86	2007 Sancerre Rouge ‘Terre de Maimbray’ Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy	32.95

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LOIRE RED 

ANJOU/SAUMUR RED

87	2006 Saumur Rouge Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers D.Tessier Lovely mouthwatering ripe fruit. Good weight with fresh finish.	16.50
92	2007 Saumur Rouge Chateau Fouquet Domaine Filliatreau Super organic red – ripe and rounded with zesty red berry fruit	21.95
88	2007 Anjou Rouge Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau Delicious ripe fruit- easy drinking. Classic Cabernet Franc.	17.95
89	2007 Anjou Château de la Roulerie Philippe Germain Philippe’s rich ripe Anjou has elegance and backbone	19.95
90	2007 Anjou Gamay Chateau Pierre Bise Claude Papin No lightweight Gamay this, traditional vinification , concentration and structure	19.75
95	2007 Anjou Villages ‘Croix de Mission’ J.Y. Lebreton More classically Anjou, lovely elegance	22.95
96	2006 Anjou-Villages Clos de Coulaine Claude Papin Another huge weighty red from Claude. Hints of leather and spice	18.95
97	2005 Anjou Rouge Les Gelinettes M,Angeli Bio-dynamic production – use of pesticides violently opposed. Big powerful red	35.95
98	2006 Anjou Villages Brissac Domaine des Rochelles J.Y.Lebreton Vibrant red fruits, nose lovely balanced refined finish	21.95
99	2005 Anjou Villages Brissac V.V. Domaine Richou Showing very well currently. Elegant 2002, fine and complex	22.95
100	2006 Anjou-Villages ‘sur Spilite’ Claude Papin Bottled as ever with Claude, by soil type – lovely soft elegance and weight.	19.50
102	2005 Anjou Villages Cote de la Houssaye Domaine Ogereau 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, very low yields aged in oak. Ripe and soft.	29.75
104	2006 Anjou Villages Domaines Ogereau Long and powerful, black fruits, spicy and animal	19.95
103	2004 Saumur Champigny ‘Clos Rougeard’ Foucault Wonderful structure, red and black fruits with a hint of tobacco.	32.95
105	2002 Saumur Champigny Marginale Thierry Germain Elegant and finely balanced, old vines and oak add complexity	35.95
106	2007 Saumur Champigny Domaine des Roches Neuves T. Germain Lots of ripe fruit and concentration from 25 year old vines. Fabulous vintage	19.50
101	1996 Saumur Champigny Domaine des Roches Neuves T. Germain Soft ripe and full Champigny with character and complexity	29.50
107	2007 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Wonderful quaffing Champigny by the ever consistent Régis.	18.95
109	2006 Saumur Champigny Les Châtains Régis Neau Old vines, extra concentration, though Régis’ wines are always attractive.	22.95
111	2006 Saumur Champigny Château de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier Without doubt one of the leading growers. Big, ripe, full and soft - lovely.	21.50
112	2005 Saumur Champigny Château du Hureau P Vatau The lightest of his 3 Cuvees, bags of vibrant fruit and lovely structure	25.95
114	2006 Saumur Champigny V.V. Domaine Filliatreau Low yielding 80 – 100 year old vines, deep cassis fruit and fine tannin	29.95
115	2004 Saumur Champigny ‘Le Bourg’ Foucault Freres New oak, one hectare of old vines – black fruit and soft tannic structure	45.00
113	2005 Saumur Champigny Le Grand Clos J.P. Chevalier Immense weight and concentration. Huge dark berry fruit, lovely balance	29.95
110	1996 Saumur Champigny Le Grand Clos J.P Chevalier Aged 2 years in oak – lovely finesse and complexity	39.95
116	1995 Saumur Champigny Le Grand Clos J.P Chevalier Two of the best vintages of the 90’s. Drinking superbly	39.95
117	2003 Saumur Champigny Le Grand Clos Chateau de Villeneuve Bags of ripe fruit with hints of violets & tobacco	39.95
118	1996 Saumur Champigny Clos des Chatains Regis Neau Hints of spice and leather, lovely elegant fruit – long and complex	35.95
126	2004 Saumur Champigny Les Poyeux Foucault Very low yield, elegant structure with huge potential	32.50

CHINON

120	2007 Chinon Domaines de la Perriere Baudry Dutour Nose of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant - soft and fruity	19.95
121	2005 Chinon Domaine Alain Lorieux ‘Travail raisonnee’ in the vineyards. Violets, wild strawberries, smoky fruit	21.95
122	2007 Chinon Beaumont Pierre Breton 6 Hectares of old vines on clay –limestone soil. Attractively fruity	25.95
127	2002 Chinon V.V. Domaine de la Perrière Baudry/Dutour Lovely elegance and weight, violets and red fruit, long lingering finish	25.95
128	1996 Chinon V.V. Domaine de la Perrière J.& C. Baudry Elegant weight and soft tannins. Maturing gently. Classic vintage.	35.95
129	2002 Chinon ‘Diablesse’ Château de Coulaine Bigger darker and slightly more tannins 50% new vat. Organic production.	35.95
130	2004 Chinon Coteau de Noire Philippe Alliet Low yields and ageing in new oak gives this excellent wine impressive concentration and complexity.	27.95
131	2003 Chinon Coteau de Noire Philippe Alliet South facing slope, excellent terroir, oak aged, ripe, fruity and complex	35.95
133	2006 Chinon V.V. Philippe Alliet Unquestionably the regions no.1 producer. Lovely cherry cabernet, long & lingering. More typical and to Phillipe’ s liking.	29.95
135	2005 Chinon Cotrau de Noire Philippe Alliet Stunning weight, concentration and ripe fruit, oaky finish	35.95
136	2005 Chinon V.V. Philippe Alliet Low yield, wonderful ripe fruit, purity and balance	29.95
137	2002 Chinon Coteau de Noire Philippe Alliet Clay and limestone give structure and potetial to age. Aged in new oak, elegant vintage, dark berry fruit	49.50
138	2000 Chinon V.V. Philippe Alliet 50 year old vines - lovely concentration, now fully mature	39.95

SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL

153	2007 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouilliere Frédéric Mabileau Son of Jean Paul - now making very much his own style of wine, somewhat softer and rounder than his Dad’s, but with much the same elegance.	19.75
157	2006 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil L’Expression Joel Taluau Young Vines, drinking well with lively red juicy fruit, gentle tannins	19.95
158	2007 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Coutures Frederic Mabileau 40 year old vines, left in oak for 9 months giving ripe fruit balanced with soft tannins	27.95

BOURGUEIL

165	2006 Bourgueil Les Galichets Domained de la Chevalerie Caslot Deliciously vibrant black cherry fruit with old vines complexity	22.95
167	2007 Bourgueil Racines Frédéric Mabileau Made in barrel, no filtration, hints of blackberry and oak, soft tannins	22.95
171	2006 Bourgueil Cuvee V.V. Lame Delisle Boucard Ripe leafy blackcurrant nose with easy tannic finish	24.50
172	2005 Bourgueil Cuvee V.V. Lame Delisle Boucard Lovely balanced, ripe vintage - old vines add to the structured complexity	25.95
173	2005 Bourgueil Le Grand Clos Yannick Amirault Yannick’s style lies somewhere between the traditional Lame Delisle and the dynamic Pierre Breton.	27.95
175	2004 Bourgeuil ‘Les Vingt Lieux Dits’ Pierre Gautier Organic, no fining or filtration, chunky liquorice and blackcurrant nose	21.50
177	2003 Bourgueil Cuvee V.V. Lame Delisle Boucard Rich gamey nose - full and ripe, long well balanced finish	25.95
178	2003 Bourgueil La Petite Cave Yannick Amirault On limestone soil – vin de garde but 2003 ripeness means it’s drinking very well now	29.95
179	2006 Bourgueil Le Haut de la Butte Jacky Blot Some in foudres, some newish barrique, stunning concentration	29.95
180	2002 Bourgueil Cuvee Pretsige. Lame Delisle Boucard Nice elegance, red fruits and violets, soft tannins	27.95
181	1996 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige. Lame Delisle Boucard Classic vintage showing well – leather, spicey and black fruits	32.95

EASTERN TOURAINE

182	2005 Touraine Pinot Noir Clos du Tue-Boeuf Puzelat The ‘Pope of unsulphured wine’ – whacky but wonderfully fruity and complex	19.95
183	1999 Touraine Rouge Cuvee Privilege Domaine Sauvete Lovely concentration and complexity – low yields, lovely.	27.95
184	2001 Touraine Rouge L’Alliance des Generations – Jean-Francois Mérieau Blend of Cabernet and Cot, vines 40-50 years old, 12 months in oak.	25.95
185	2007 Touraine Gamay Jean Francois Mérieau Gamy with real weight and zest – wonderful, drink all year round.	18.95
186	2007 Touraine Gamay ‘Vigne Françaises’ Marionnet Pre–phylloxera, ungrafted vines, rich full bodied, perfumed fruit	23.95
187	2007 Touraine KO ‘IN COT WE TRUST’ Puzelot Otherwise known as Malbec – lovely juicy fruit – long liquorice finish	19.95
189	2002 Touraine Cabernet Les Grands Champs Jean-Francois Mérieau Young dynamic vigneron making superbly concentrated and organic wines.	21.95
193	2007 Touraine Gamay Domaine de la Charnoise Marionnet Serve chilled. Vibrant red cherry and blueberry fruit – great summer red	18.95

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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.

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	2007 Coteaux du Layon Domaine Ogereau	19.95
302	1989 Coteaux de Saumur Domaine du Val Brun E Charruau (50cl)	45.00
303	2005 Coteaux du Layon Les Soucheries Claude Papin (50cl)	29.95
304	2005 Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu Les Rouannières Claude Papin (50cl)	29.95
305	2004 Coteaux de L’Aubance Domaine de Rochelles JY Lebreton	21.95
306	1990 Coteaux de L’Aubance Les Trois Desmoiselles D. Richou	45.00
307	2003 Coteaux de L’Aubance Ambre de Rochelles JY Lebreton	35.95
308	2003 Coteaux de L’Aubance Cuvee Unique Domaine de Bablut C Daviau	27.50
309	2006 Coteaux du Layon Chaume Claude Papin	29.95
310	1997 Coteaux du Layon Maria Juby Patrick Baudouin (50cl)	39.95
311	1990 Roche aux Moines Moelleux Cuvee Chevalier Buhard Soulez (75 cl)	45.00
312	1999 Coteaux du Layon Grains Nobles Patrica Baudouin (50cl)	39.95
314	1999 Coteaux du Layon Chaume Pithon (50cl)	35.95
315	2007 Coteaux du Layon Cuvée Prestige Vincent Ogereau (50cl)	22.95
316	2002 Coteaux du Layon Clos des Bonnes Blanches Vincent Ogereau (50cl)	39.50
317	1997 Coteaux de L’Aubance Clos des Huttieres Domaine de Montgilet (50cl)	35.95
319	1994 Coteaux du Layon Maria Juby Baudouin (50cl)	39.95
325	1992 Coteaux du Layon St Lambert Cuvée Prestige Vincent Ogereau	35.95

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.

327	1989 Coteaux du Layon Chaume Cuvee Corentine Jaudeau (75cl)	49.95
331	1997 Quarts de Chaume Domaine de la Poterie Mordaq (50cl)	35.95
332	2003 Quarts de Chaume Claude Papin (50cl)	39.95
333	1978 Quarts de Chaume Château de Belle Rive Labance (75cl)	80.00
334	1976 Quarts de Chaume Château de Belle Rive J. Lalanne (75cl)	90.00
337	1985 Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles Boivin (75cl)	95.00
338	2005 Coteaux du Layon Chaume Château de la Roulerie (50cl)	39.95
339	1995 Coteaux du Layon Chaume Claude Papin (50cl)	47.95
340	1996 Quarts de Chaume Chateau Pierre Bise (50cl)	45.00
341	1997 Quarts de Chaume Chateau Pierre Bise (50cl)	39.95

VOUVRAY MOELLEUX

The appellation lies immediately to the east of Tours, on the north 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	2003 Vouvray Moelleux Cuvée Moelleuse Catherine & Didier Champalou	29.95
349	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Cuvée CC Champalou	79.50
344	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Le Marigny Domaine des Aubuisieres Fouquet	85.00
345	1990 Vouvray Moelleux Le Marigny Domaine des Aubuisieres Fouquet	70.00
346	1990 Vouvray Moelleux Cuvée Alexandre Fourquet	70.00
347	1989 Vouvray Moelleux ‘Grand Année’ Bernard Fourquet.	79.00
350	1996 Vouvray Moelleux 1er Trie Clos du Bourg Huet	49.50
351	1990 Vouvray Moelleux 1er Trie Clos du Bourg	87.50
352	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont 1er Trie	89.95
354	1971 Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg	95.00
353	1959 Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut Lieu	150.00

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.	21.95
191	Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionelle Domaine Champalou Classic Vouvray character in sparkling form – delicious.	22.95
194	NV Vouvray Pétillant Brut Société Huet MAGNUMS ONLY: Classic sparkling Vouvray in a large (150cl) bottle. Creamy, rich with balancing acidity.	65.00
195	Crémant de Loire Rosé Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Delightfully elegant, fragrant, fruity sparkler from Saumur	21.95
196	N.V. Montlouis Pétillant Naturel Non Dose ‘Triple Zero’ Jacky Blot No chapitilisation or any added sugar at any stage – perfectly natural sparkling wine	29.95

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OTHER REGIONS 

CHAMPAGNE

200	NV Chanpagne J.P. Robert Reserve Brut Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – lovely yeasty nose and fine fruity palate	32.95
199	Gallimand Brut Rosé N.V, 100% Pinot Noir – full, elegantly perfumed Rosé – with gently fizz	32.95
201	Taittinger Brut Reserve Very traditional Champagne - oak aged, rich & full.	42.95
202	1995 Gratiot-Delugny Vintage Blanc de Blancs 100% Chardonnay - fine, elegant with hints of oak, good structure with tannic undertones. Continues to improve.	52.95

OTHER FRENCH REDS 

218	2007 Fleurie Le Printemps Yvon Metras The return of our favourite Fleurie producer. Low yields, hand picked, organic, wonderfully fruity and structured.	29.95
219	2006 Moulin a Vent Yvon Metras Elegant and expressive with bags of potential	27.50
220	2006 Morgon “Cote du Py” Jean Feillard Simply one of the best cru beaujolais we’ve tasted	27.95

BORDEAUX RED WINE

221	2007 Château Peyredoulle Premières Côtes de Blaye made from predominately Merlot, this is a lovely ripe well balanced claret.	19.95
222	2006 Château Maine Gazin Premières Cores de Blaye Bernard & Thierry Germain 95% Merlot 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Long maceration 14-18 months in new oak lovely jammy depth.	25.95
223	2003 Château Beausejour Clos L’Eglise Montagne St. Emillion 85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc, lovely blackberry fruit with hints of banana and vanilla.	29.95

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NEW WORLD SELECTION 

NEW ZEALAND

Recently established vineyard at Ram Paddock near Amberley, North Canterbury.

234	2006 Waipara West Sauvignon	19.75
235	2005 Waipara West Riesling	21.95
236	2001 Waipara West Ram Paddock Red Pure, clean fruit and delicate finesse. Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.	25.95

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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	2007 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Nerleux	9.50
2A	2005 Quincy Domaine des Ballandors	14.95
3A	2007 Sancerre Domaine du Colombier Champault	14.95
4A	2007 Pouilly Fumé Domaine des Berthiers Jean-Claude Dageneau	14.95
6A	2006 Muscadet sur Lie Domaine Pierre de la Grange P. Luneau	9.25
8A	2003 Anjou Blanc sec Château de la Rouleie	12.50

RED LOIRE

10A	2006 Anjou Rouge Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau	9.95
11A	2007 Chinon Domaine de Perrière C Baudry	10.95
12A	2006 Anjou Village V Ogereau	12.50
15A	2007 Bourgueil Peu Mulean Domaine de la Chevalerie	12.95
16A	2005 Chinon Domaine Alain Lorieux Pascal and Alain Lorieux	12.95
17A	2007 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	12.95
18A	2007 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouillères	12.95
20A	2005 Saumur Champigny Les Chatains Regis Neau	14.95
21A	2006 Saumur Champigny Les Chatains Regis Neau	13.95
22A	2006 Saumur Champigny V.V. Domaine Filliatreau	14.95
25A	2002 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	15.95
24A	2003 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	16.50
23A	2005 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	15.95

LOIRE DEMI SEC

39A

1988 Coteaux de L’Aubance ‘Trie de Vendanges’ Domaine Richou

27.95

LOIRE SWEET

42A

2005 Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles Bernard Germain

25.95

HALF BOTTLES FROM OTHER REGIONS

CHAMPAGNE

51A	Bernard Robert NV. Brut Delightful Champagne – useful in halves!	16.95
52A	Philipponat NV Royale Reserve Brut	21.50

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