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THE RSJ WINE LIST – 2012

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

1	2010 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers D. Tessier	17.50
87	2010 Saumur Rouge Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Dominique Tessier	17.50
80	2009 Rose de Loire Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau	18.95
190	Crémant de Loire Brut Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	23.95
195	Crémant de Loire Rosé Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	23.95

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		2010 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut	18.95
16		2010 Anjou Blanc Château de la Roulerie P Germain	22.95
17		2009 Anjou Blanc Petit Prince Christophe Daviau	26.95
24		2009 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Domaine Pierre de la Grange	18.95
34		2009 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou	24.95
47		2009 Touraine Sauvignon Vincent Roussely	18.95
60		2010 Quincy Domaine des Ballandors Chantel Wilk & Jean Tatin	26.95
62		2010 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Roger Champault	28.50
69		2010 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Trevillet	25.95
88		2009 Anjou Rouge Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau	17.95
89		2010 Anjou Rouge Chateau de la Roulerie Phillipe Germain	19.75
107		2010 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Regis Neau	18.95
120	2010 Chinon Domaines de la Perriere Baudry Dutour		19.95
153	2010 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouilleres Frederic Mabileau		19.75
185	2010 Touraine Gamay Vincent Roussely		19.50
187	2010 Touraine KO ‘In God We Trust’ Puzelat		27.50

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LOIRE WHITE 

ANJOU - SAUMUR DRY WHITE

1	2010 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers D. Tessier Nice weight, ripe balanced finish with lovely freshness.	17.50
2	2010 Anjou Blanc Chenin des Rouilleres F Mabileau Organic, floral orange blossom nose - delicious	25.95
3	2010 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Delightfully floral, honeyed nose, considerable fruit and long fresh finish.	18.95
4	2009 Anjou Blanc Domaine Richou Lovely freshness and minerality but nice weight and complexity.	25.95
5	2010 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut Christophe Daviau Lovely citric exotic fruit nose – lychees. Lively fresh and organic	19.50
6	2009 Anjou Blanc Les Terres Blanches Stephane Bernoudeau Worked closely with Mark Angel, biodynamic	37.50
7	2008 La Roche aux Moines Claude Papin Lovely steely minerality with a hint of honey and floral finish	29.95
8	2008 Anjou Blanc Haut de la Garde Claude Papin Crunchy caramel tinged fruit with balanced fresh finish	22.95
9	2009 Anjou Blanc Les Pierres Girard Yves Guegniard Complex lime blossom floral nose long soft dried fruits and almond palate.	25.95
10	2005 Anjou Blanc Ordovicien Christophe Davain Hints of figs, apricots and citrus fruits, wonderful concentration	27.50
11	2008 Saumur Blanc Fredric Mabaleau Ripe peaches and passion fruit, with nice minerailty abd freshness.	29.95
12	2009 Savennières Clos de Coulaine Claude Papin Delightful, full, dry white, with bags of ripe honeyed fruit. Rich and complex.	25.95
13	2009 Saumur Blanc ‘L’ Insolite’ Thiery Germain Barrel fermented late picked full ripe and exotic. with lovely fresh acidity	27.95
14	2008 Saumur Blanc Château de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier The early drinking Cuvée beautifully balanced, ripe and fruity - superb	21.50
15	2010 Saumur Blanc Les Loups Blancs Regis Neau Lovely oak vinified golden white with exotic quince and apricot nose	32.50
16	2010 Anjou Blanc Château de la Roulerie P Germain Property recently acquired by Phillippe. Stunning concentration and freshness	22.95
17	2009 Anjou Blanc Petit Prince Christophe Daviau Lovely floral fruity nose hints of peach and quince, nice elegance.	26.95
22	2006 Anjou Blanc Les Rogeries Domaine Richou Barrel fermented on lees for 12 months. Wonderful concentration and minerality	32.50
21	2009 Savennieres Clos du Grand Beaupreau Claude Papin Relatively new vineyard site, now producing fabulous complex dry white	29.95
22	2006 Anjou Blanc Les Rogeries Domaine Richou Barrel fermented on lees for 12 months. Wonderful concentration and minerality	32.50
19	2009 Savennieres ‘La Croix Picot’ Yves Guegniard Lovely floral sweetness (honeysuckle) fruity fresh quince and citric finish.	29.75
18	2008 Savennieres Clos du Grand Beaupreau Vincent Ogereau Lovely honeyed minerality, ripe fruit and stunning length..	29.95
45	2004 Saumur Blanc Charpentrie Domaine du Collier Antoine Foucault Old vines, low yields, new barrels, honey, peach and toasted hazelnuts - Wonderful.	39.95
20	2007 Savennieres Le Grand Beaupreau Yves Guegniard Elegant honeyed richness, fresh finish and lovely complexity	29.95
26	2010 Sauvignon Blanc Les Rochelles Domaine des Rochelles Hint of lychee and passionfruit – long smooth vibrant finish	19.75
38	2009 Anjou Blanc Roches des Rochelles Lebreton Aged 12 months in oak, honeyed apricot nose, mineral drier fruits finish	29.50

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, with complete respect for the character of each parcel.

23	2005 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Luneau Small parcel of vines on soil of schiste and gneiss terroir, wonderful fruit	32.95
28	2002 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Semper Excelsior Luneau 65 year old vines, ‘lutte raisonnee’ 36 months in tank, lovely minerality.	29.95
24	2009 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Domaine Pierre de la Grange Classic Muscadet with good fruit and pure zesty finish.	18.95
25	2009 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le Clos des Allees Old vines and 20% maceration pelliculaire (skin contact) gives extra depth.	19.95
27	1999 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'Or de Luneau Vintages like ’95 and ’99 mean that top producers like Pierre can really show the potential for Muscadet.	28.95
29	2003 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'Or de Luneau Wonderful concentration and length – awarded the Liger d’Or. Picked by hand.	27.95
30	2005 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le ‘L’ d’Or de Luneau Lovely richness and concentration somewhat atypical. 45 year old vines in valet.	27.95
31	1995 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le 'L' d'or de Luneau Still wonderfully fresh with yeasty, citric fruit finish	35.95

TOURAINE – DRY WHITE

47	2010 Touraine Sauvignon Vincent Roussely Classic ripe Sauvignon. Another impressive young producer in eastern Touraine.	18.95
32	2010 Touraine- Azay le Rideau Pascal Pibaleau Little seen appellation - not unlike Vouvray - this is one of the best, bags of fruit.	24.50
33	2010 Vouvray Sec La Dilettante Pierre Breton Slow vinfication in barrel, lovely mineral character, ripe, fresh and beautifully balanced.	25.95
34	2009 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou A good vintage for the best growers but care was required - drinking superbly.	25.95
37	2009 Touraine Sauvignon Esprit du Clos Vincent Roussely Old vines and oak fermented, rich weighty Sauvignon	24.95
40	1995 Montlouis Sec Domaine Moyer Wonderful old Chenin Blanc from a classic vintage	45.00
36	2010 Chenin Blanc ‘3 Coteaux’ Baudry-Dutour Small production – lovely ripe Chenin Blanc with nice concentration, aged on the lees for several months	29.95
41	2009 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Les Pichiaux‘ Domaine Noella Morantin Very atypical soft ripe Sauvignon: vines omce belonging to Clos Roche Blanche	27.50
56	2010 Montlouis ‘Les Dix Arpents’ Domaine Taille aux Loups Jacky Blot Younger vines with little oak ageing fresh with delicate complexity.	29.95
44	2009 Montlouis ‘Clos de Chenes’ Franz Saumon Organic production from old vines, unfiltered and no sulphur - honeyed but dry	35.95
46	2007 Vouvray Clos du Portail Domaine Champalou Small parcel of vines, vinified in new oak. Soft ripe honeyed concentration.	29.95
54	2008 Montlouis ‘Les Choisilles’ Francis Chidaine Lovely perfumed fruit and chalky, lemony minerality	35.00
42	2009 Vovray Sec Un Saumon dans la Loire Franz Saumpon Finely turned, unfiltered and unfined ripe organic Chenin - delicious	32.95
59	2009 Montlouis Cuvee Remus Plus Jacky Blot 80-100 year old vines on20 hectares. Barrel fermented. Top dry cuvee from jacky	39.95
64	2008 Montloiuis ‘Les Bournais’ Francois Chidaine Lovely purity and texture with fine acidity and polished substance	32.95

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	2007 Vouvray Le Mout	39.95
39	1990 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	85.00
51	1983 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	75.00
48	1973 Vouvray Clos du Bourg	85.95

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.	24.95
35	2003 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	39.95
76	2002 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	37.95
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	39.95
53	1983 Vouvray demi-sec Clos du Bourg Huet	59.95
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	2010 Rose de Loire Domaine Ogereau Fine fragrant fruit nose dry fresh finish.	18.95
81	2010 Chinon Rose Marie-Justine Domaine de la Perriere 100% Cabernet, fresh with exotic, citrous,, peach fruit nose - delicious	25.95
82	2010 Sancerre Rosé Domaine Roger Champault Lovely delicately perfumed Pinot with fine balance	27.95
85	2009 Osez Rose St Nicholas de Bourgeuil Frederic Mabileau Delicious dry fruity rose – beautiful balance	22.50

NIVERNAIS - Wines from the upper reaches of the Loire

57	2010 Menetou Salon ‘Clos de la Cure’ Domaine Roger Champault Tiny quantities available, round full and floral	26.95
60	2010 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.	26.95
61	2010 Rouillly Blanc Les Lignis Les Demoiselles Tatin Young vines, 3^rd year of production, fresh, fine and floral	25.95
62	2010 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Roger Champault Increasingly organic, attractive, fine and fragrant, nice weight. Delicious.	28.50
63	2009 Pouilly Fume Domain Alexandre Bain	39.50
65	2007 Pouilly Fumé Buisson Renard Domaine Dagueneau More flinty than the Pur Sang – single vineyard, hand picked – needs time	49.95
68	2009 Menetou Salon ‘Clos des Blanchais’ Domaine Henri Pelle Wonderful purity, elegance and richness – benchmark Sauvignon	29.95
69	2010 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Trevillet Hints of grapefruit and lychees – good weight with fresh finish.	28,95
70	2010 Sancerre ‘Le M.D.’ Domaine Henri Bourgeois Ripe concentrated, harvested from the Mont Damnes slopes.	32.50
71	2008 Sancerre Civee D’Anton Henri Bourgeois 70 year old vines, biodynamic. 18 months in barrel. Complex layered fruit	39.50
72	2009 Pouilly Fume Les Demoiselles Domaine Henri Bourgeois 85% stainless steel, 15% in oak from the Troncais. Aged on fine lees.	37.95
79	2007 Sancerre Les Angelots Pascal and Nicola Reverdy Old vines, low yields, no filtration: character, finesse and concentration	35.95
67	1988 Sancerre La Grande Cote Francois Cotat (Magnum) Lovely complex minerality and citric fruits, not typically Sancerre – methode ancienne	125.00

NIVERNAIS RED

83	2009 Rouillly Rouge La Commanderie Les Demoiselles Tatin Lovely fragrant spicey Pinot Noir : fresh, red fruits finish	25.95
77	2009 Sancerre Rouge Les Pierris Domaine Roger Champault Attractive, lively Pinot Noir fruit with good concentration.	29.50
78	2007 Sancerre Rouge Cote de Champtin Domaine Roger Champault 40 year old vines Deep dark concentrated red fruit aroma - oak-aged - long lingering finish.	39.50

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LOIRE RED 

ANJOU/SAUMUR RED

86	2009 Anjou Gamay Le Champ de la Pierre’ Domaine Richou Wonderfully deep structured gamay with spicy nose and fruity finish.	25.95
87	2010 Saumur Rouge Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers D.Tessier Lovely mouthwatering ripe fruit. Good weight with fresh finish.	17.50
88	2009 Rose de Loire Domaine Ogereau V. Ogereau Fresh attractive quaffing rose from a serious wine maker.	18.95
89	2010 Anjou Rouge Chateau de la Roulerie Phillipe Germain Very low yield, but quality high,, good fruit and soft tannins	19.75
90	2010 Anjou Gamay ‘Sur Spilite’ Chateau Pierre Bise Claude Papin Traditional vinification – lots of concentration and structure. No lightweight gamay.	26.95
91	2010 Anjou Rouge Frederic Mabileau Ripe blackberry fruit with lovely weight, soft and complex – late harvest and low yield.	22.95
92	2005 Anjou Villages Petra Alba Christophe Daviau Long gentle maceration, rich ripe fruit with soft easy tannins	29.50
93	2010 Anjou Gamay Domaine Richou Nice fruity Gamay, serve cool in summer, good weight.	19.95
94	2009 Anjou Rouge ‘La Cerisaie’ Yves Guegniard Nose of ripe black berries with hint of chocolate fresh fruity finish. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon	21.95
95	2009 Anjou Villages Brissac ‘Croix de Mission’ J.Y. Lebreton 90% Cabernet Sauvignon - candied red and black fruits nose – elegant liquorice palate	27.95
96	2009 Anjou Villages Brissac ‘Breton’ J.Y Lebreton 80% Cab Franc, 20 % Cab Sauvignon. Red fruit nose soft easy tannic finish	25.95
97	2006 Anjou Villages V.V. Domaine Richou Not quite the power of the ’05 but drinking well	27.50
98	2009 Anjou Villages Clos de Coulaine Claude Papin Vibrant red fruits, nose lovely balanced refined finish	24.95
99	2008 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	29.95
100	2008 Anjou-Villages ‘sur Spilite’ Claude Papin Bottled as ever with Claude, by soil type – lovely soft elegance and weight.	23.95
101	2006 Anjou Villages Rocca Nigra Christophe Daviau 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, nose of black fruits and liquorice – full and soft	29.50
102	2008 Anjou Villages Cote de la Houssaye Domaine Ogereau 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, very low yields aged in oak. Ripe and soft.	29.50
103	2008 Anjou Villages Brissac Les Millerits J. Y. Lebreton Complex black fruits nose, full and oaky with lovely structured finish	32.95
105	2008 Saumur Champigny Les Loups Noir Régis Neau Complex black fruits – nose soft and round with lovely soft tannins	29.95
104	2008 Anjou Villages Domaines Ogereau Long and powerful, black fruits, spicy and animal	22.95
106	2010 Saumur Champigny Domaine des Roches Neuves T. Germain Lots of ripe fruit and concentration from 25 year old vines. Fabulous vintage	22.50
107	2010 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Wonderful quaffing Champigny by the ever consistent Régis.	19.75
108	2006 Saumur Champigny Grand Clos Chateau de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier Lovely blackberry & blackcurrant fruit – elegant structure and balance	39.95
109	2009 Saumur Champigny ‘Les Chatains’ Regis Neau Old vines, wonderful concentration of exceptional ripe fruit - Superb	27.50
111	2009 Saumur Champigny Château de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier Lovely ripe, juicy fruit with fine balance. Delicious	22.95
112	2005 Saumur Champigny Les Poveux Foucault Freres Bags of vibrant fruit and lovely structure – delicious (in about 5 years time)	55.00
113	2006 Saumur Champigny Cuvee V.V. Chateau de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier Vinified in 50 litre ‘tonnes’ of 2 and 3 yr old. Lovely concentration and dark fruit concentration	32.95
115	2010 Saumur Champigny ‘Clos de la Bienboire’ J.P. Chevalier Designed as a light, fresh, fruity wine for drinking young	20.95
113	2006 Saumur Champigny VV Grand Clos Chateau de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier Immense weight and concentration. Huge dark berry fruit, lovely balance. Out of stock	32.95
110	2009 Saumur Champigny Terres Chaudes Terry Germain Aged 2 years in oak, lovely finesse and complexity – showing well	29.95
118	2008 Saumur Champigny Marginale Thierry Germain Lovely concentration, nice ripe fruit with hint of oak on the finish	37.95
117	2008 Saumur Champigny Chateau du Hureau Ph. Vatan 15 separate parcels, young and old vines, long fermentation and elegance. Smooth and supple.	29.50
119	1999 Saumur Champigny V.V. Chateau de Villeneuve J.P. Chevalier Lovely blackberry and red cherry fruit reaching full maturity .	49.50
116	1989 Saumur Champigny ‘Les Folies’ Domaine Vanbrun Fine delicate red berry fruits – fragile balanced finish	35.95

CHINON

120	2010 Chinon Domaines de la Perriere Baudry Dutour Nose of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant - soft and fruity	21.95
121	2008 Chinon V.V Domaine de la Perriere Baudry Dutour Low yields, hand picked, 12 months in barrel round soft cherry fruit.	27.95
122	2010 Chinon Beaumont Pierre Breton 6 hectacres of old vines on clay – limestone soil. Attractively fruity.	29.95
123	2009 Chinon V.V. Domaine de la Perriere Aged in oak fro 12 months, lovely dark fruit nose soft rounded finish.	25.95
127	2002 Chinon V.V. Domaine de la Perrière Baudry Dutour Ripe elegant fruit with long soft tannins.	32.95
131	1989 Chinon V.V. Domine de la Perriere 96Baudry Last few bottles from this wonderful vintage – a real treat	49.95
133	2007 Chinon V.V. Philippe Alliet Old vines, early drinking vintage showing well	34.95
136	1989 Chinon V.V. Domine de la Perriere Baudry Hints of game and red fruits, elegant ripe tannic finish	39.95
137	1995 Chinon V,V, Philippe Alliet Fully mature Chinon from a great year and producer	57.50
138	2005 Chinon Clos de L’Olive Couly Dutheil Lovely sweet ripe fruit, wonderful vintage drinking well	39.95

SAINT NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL

153	2010 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouilliere Frédéric Mabileau Light fruity and delicate, organic, fruity red fruit – ‘a wine for pleasure’.	22.95
155	2008 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Edipse’ Frederic Mabileau 60 year old vines, fermented in 600 litre barrels, black and red fruits	35.95
157	2009 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil La Mine Yannicel Anivault Young vines drinking well – lively, red, juicy fruit with gentle tannins	29.95
158	2010 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
159	2001 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Eclipse’ Frederic Mabileau Deep intense colour, sweet structure soft rounded finish.	49.95
160	2006 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Malgagnes Yannick Armirault One year in oak demi-muid big structure and smokey dark fruit.	29.95
161	1989 St. Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Coutures J P Mabileau Wonderful vintage still holding well - rich ripe with fascinating complex aromas	45.95

BOURGUEIL

163	2008 Bourguei Cuvee V.V. Delisle Boucard 08’s are drinking well at the moment, bags of fruit and flavour	24.95
164	2008 Bourgueil La Coudraye Yannick Amirault 30 year old vines, 11 months in oak, lovely fresh fruit. Drink now or keep for 5 years	25.95
165	2006 Bourgueil Les Galichets Domained de la Chevalerie Caslot Deliciously vibrant black cherry fruit with old vines complexity	25.95
167	2010 Bourgueil Racines Frederic Mabileau Malolatic fermentation in barrel, no filtration, hints of blackberry and oak, soft tannins	27.95
173	2008 Bourgueil Le Grand Clos Yannick Amirault Fermentation in oak vats no filtration. Big round with gentle tannins.	27.95
174	2007 Bourgueil Les Quartiers Yannick Amirault 40-50 year old vines on limestone slopes giving complex fruit and structure	35.95
175	2005 Bourguei Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard Soft ripe dark fruit, full round smoky finish	39.95
177	1995 Bourgueil ‘Les Perrieres’ Catherine and Pierrre Breton Rich gamey nose - full and ripe, long well balanced finish	49.95
178	2007 Bourgueil La Petite Cave Yannick Amirault On limestone soil – old vines, hand picked, low yields – fermented in oak vats	35.95
179	2010 Bourgueil Pied de la Butte Jacky Blot 30/40 yr old vines give complexity and concentration. Stainless steel vinification gives freshness.	32.95
180	2002 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige. Lame Delisle Boucard Nice elegance, red fruits and violets, soft tannins	29.95

EASTERN TOURAINE

182	2010 Touraine Pinot Noir Clos du Tue-Boeuf Puzelat The ‘Pope of unsulphured wine’ – whacky but wonderfully fruity and complex	27.50
185	2010 Touraine Gamay Vincent Roussely Gamay with real weight and zest – wonderful, drink all year round.	19.50
186	2009 Touraine Gamay ‘Vigne Françaises’ Marionnet Pre–phylloxera, ungrafted vines, rich full bodied, perfumed fruit	25.95
187	2008 Touraine KO ‘IN COT WE TRUST’ Puzelat Otherwise known as Malbec – lovely juicy fruit – long liquorice finish	27.50
188	2009 Touraine Rouge Anthologie du Clos Vincent Roussely Old parcel of Cabernet, Gamay and Cot, hand picked, matured I French oak barrels	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.

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	2009 Coteaux du Layon ‘St Lambert Domaine Ogereau (75cl)	25.95
303	2007 Coteaux du Layon Les Soucheries Claude Papin (50cl)	32.95
304	2007 Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu Les Rouannières Claude Papin (50cl)	32.95
308	1996 Coteaux du Layon ST Lambert Cuvee Nectar Pascal Cailleau (75cl)	49.50
309	2009 Coteaux du Layon Chaume Claude Papin	35.95
310	1997 Coteaux du Layon St Lambert Selection de Grains Noble Robineau (75cl)	49.50
314	1996 Coteaux du Layon St Lambert Michel Robineau (50cl)	45.00
316	2003 Coteaux du Layon Bonnes Blanches Domaine Ogereau (50cl)	35.95
319	1994 Coteaux du Layon Maria Juby Baudouin (50cl)	39.95
320	2005 Coteaux de L’Aubance Cuvee Grand Pierre Christophe Daviau (75cl)	39.95

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.

331	2007 Coteaux de Layon Chaume Domaine de la Bergerie Yves Guegniard	35.95
332	2008 Quarts de Chaume Claude Papin (50cl)	39.95
334	1976 Quarts de Chaume Château de Belle Rive J. Lalanne (75cl)	90.00
337	1985 Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles Boivin (75cl)	95.00
340	1989 Bonnezeaux Chateau de Fesles J. Boivin	990.00
341	1990 Cotaux de Layon Chaume Cuvee Louis Chateau de la Roulerie	85.00

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	1989 Montlouis Moelleux Domaine des Liards Berger	59.95
344	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Le Marigny Domaine des Aubuisieres Fouquet	85.00
345	1990 Vouvray Moelleux Le Marigny Domaine des Aubuisieres Fouquet	70.00
347	1989 Vouvray Moelleux ‘Grand Année’ Bernard Fourquet.	79.00
348	1997 Vouvray Moelleux Le Moat Huet	49.95
349	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Cuvée CC Champalou	79.50
350	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg 1er Trie Huet	89.50
351	1990 Vouvray Moelleux 1er Trie Clos du Bourg	85.00
352	1989 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont 1er Trie	89.50
353	1959 Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut Lieu	195.00

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.	23.95
191	Vouvray Brut Methode Traditionelle Domaine Champalou Classic Vouvray character in sparkling form – delicious.	25.95
192	2005 Crémant de Loire Domaine Richou Secondary fermentation from natural grape sugar – weight, complexity & elegance	29.95
195	Crémant de Loire Rosé Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Delightfully elegant, fragrant, fruity sparkler from Saumur	23.95
194	2005 Vouvray Petillant Domaine Huet 2002 Le Mont – Premier Trie used as dosage – fine balanced and full of character	32.95
193	Saumur Bulles de Roche Thierry Germain & Michel Chevre Fine bead, nice citric minerality, dry (zero dosage) finish.	27.95
196	Montlouis Petillant Triple Zero La Taille aux Loups No added sugar only ripe grapes first fermentation in barrel, lovely purity and character.	29.95
197	Montlouis Petillant Triple Zero Rose La Taille aux Loups Gently perfumed softly sparkling rose with no added sugar at any stage.	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	35.95
199	Gallimard Brut Rosé N.V, 100% Pinot Noir – full, elegantly perfumed Rosé – with gently fizz	35.95
201	Lanson Brut Black Label One of the oldest Grande Marque Champagnes – no malo, fresh, fruity purity.	42.95
202	2002 Philipponnat Reserve Millesmee Brut Wonderful ripe biscuity style – bottle aged complexity	45.95

OTHER FRENCH REDS 

220

2008 Morgon “Cote du Py” Jean Feillard Simply one of the best cru beaujolais we’ve tasted

29.95

BORDEAUX RED WINE

221

2009 Château Penin Grand Selection P. Carteyron Made from predominately Merlot, this is a lovely ripe well balanced claret.

24.95

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NEW WORLD SELECTION 

NEW ZEALAND

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

234	2009 Waipara West Sauvignon	25.95
235	2005 Waipara West Riesling	22.95

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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	2010 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux	11.95
2A	2008 Quincy Domaine des Ballandors	14.75
3A	2010 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Champault	15.95
4A	2010 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Treuillet Sebastien Treuillet	15.95
6A	2009 Muscadet sur Lie Domaine Pierre de la Grange. Pierre Luneau	11.25

RED LOIRE

9A	2009 Chateau de la Roulerie, Cabernet Franc Phillipe Germain	11.95
11A	2009 Chinon Domaine de Perrière C Baudry	12.95
15A	2007 Bourgueil Peu Muleau Domaine de la Chevalerie	14.95
17A	2009 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	12.95
18A	2009 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouillères Frederic Mabileau	12.95
21A	2008 Saumur Champigny Les Chatains Regis Neau	15.95
25A	2002 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	17.95
24A	2003 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	16.50
23A	2005 Bourgueil Cuvee Prestige Lame Delisle Boucard	16.95
26A	2002 St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Les Graviers’ J P Mabileau	19.50

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