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THE RSJ WINE LIST - 2008

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 & NEW ARIVALS 

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

1	2006 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Dominique Tessier	15.75
87	2006 Saumur Rouge Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers Dominique Tessier	15.75
80	2006 Rosé de Loire Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau	16.95
190	Crémant de Loire Brut Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	19.95
195	Crémant de Loire Rosé Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau	20.95

We are always excited when we add a new producer or new wines to the list. We hope you will be as excited about the following wines as we are.

Magnums of Pouilly Fumé from Didier Dageneau arriving very soon – please enquire!

5		2006 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut Christophe Daviau	17.50
16		2006 Anjou Blanc Château de la Roulerie P Germain	19.25
33		2005 Montlouis Clos de Breuil Francois Chidaine	27.95
34		2005 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou	19.75
47		2006 Touraine Sauvignon Jean Francois Merieau	17.50
57		2006 Menetou Salon ‘Clos de la Cure’ Domaine Roger Champault	22.95
62		2006 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Roger Champault	25.95
74		2005 Vine de Pays des Coteaux Charitois ‘Les Pénitents’ Alphonse Mellot	22.95
89		2006 Anjou Rouge Chateau de la Roulerie Philippe Germain	17.95
107		2005 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux Regis Neau	18.95
120		2006 Chinon Domaine del la Perriere J & C Baudry	18.95
133		2004 Chinon V V Phillipe Alliet	29.95
153	2006 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Rouilleres Frederic Mabileau		18.95
157	2006 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Coutures		25.95
167	2005 Bourgueil Racines Frederic Mabileau		22.95
193	2001 Touraine Cot Clos Roche Blanche		22.95

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LOIRE WHITE 

ANJOU - SAUMUR DRY WHITE

1	2006 Saumur Blanc Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers D. Tessier Nice weight, ripe balanced finish with lovely freshness.	15.75
2	2006 Anjou Blanc Domaine Ogereau Vincent Ogereau Rich, zingy fruit - clean & pure - Absolutely delightful. Fastidious vigneron	15.95
3	2006 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux Régis Neau Delightfully floral, honeyed nose, considerable fruit and long fresh finish.	15.95
4	2006 Anjou Blanc Chauvigné Domaine Richou Lovely purity and intensity from one of the masters of Chenin.	18.75
5	2006 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut Christophe Daviau Classic sauvignon with elegance, richness and zing. Organic production	17.50
6	2005 Anjou Blanc Cuvée Prestige Domaine Ogereau Hand-picked, ‘Vendange Tardive’ powerful, rich yet dry, honey & apricots.	22.95
7	1993 La Roche aux Moines Mme Laroche Lovely steely minerality – long and complex	27.95
9	1991 La Roche aux Moines Domaine aux Moines Mme Laroche Elegant, delicate balance, showing well at the moment.	27.95
10	2005 Savennières Clos du Grand Beaupréau, Claude Papin Next door to the vines of Vincent Ogereau – concentration, weight & minerality	25.95
11	2004 Savennières La Roche aux Moines Claude Papin New wave of Savennières producers , ripe and honeyed, nice balance.	25.95
12	2004 Savennières Clos de Coulaine Claude Papin Delightful, full, dry white, with bags of ripe honeyed fruit. Rich and complex.	20.95
13	2006 Saumur Blanc ‘L’ Insolite’ Thiery Germain Barrel fermented late picked full ripe and exotic. with lovely fresh acidity	25.75
14	2005 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	2006 Anjou Blanc Château de la Roulerie P Germain Property recently acquired by Phillippe. Stunning concentration and freshness	19.25
17	2004 Anjou Blanc Les Rogeries D Richon Barrel fermented, ripe honeyed with lovely minerality	25.95
21	2005 Anjou Blanc ‘Les Pepinières’ Jo Pithon Previously best known for his wonderful sweet Layon, now producing fabulously complex dry white	25.95
23	1997 Anjou Blanc Le Haut de la Garde Claude Papin Claude’s wonderfully honey dry white with bottle age – long and soft.	39.95
18	1996 Anjou Blanc Domaine Robineau Very small scale producer making superb wines – aged delightfully.	32.95
42	2004 Saumur Blanc Domaine du Collier Antoine Foucault Son of the famous Foucoult family, now making his own stunning dry white in Breze	35.95
40	1990 Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Nicolas Joly Wonderfully ripe fruit, soft Savennieres from this famous Domaine.	79.00
45	2004 Saumur Blanc Charpentrie Antoine Foucault Old vines, low yields, new barrels, honey, peach and toasted hazelnuts.	39.95
19	1999 Saumur Blanc Les Cormiers J.P. Chevallier Barrel fermented wonderful purity and concentration – superb vintage.	35.95
20	2004 Anjou Blanc Domaine des Rochelles J Y Lebreton Barrel fermented with richness, fresh finish and lovely complexity	24.95

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.

24	2006 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Domaine Pierre de la Grange Classic Muscadet with good fruit and pure zesty finish.	15.95
25	2006 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie Le Clos des Allees Old vines and 20% maceration pelliculaire (skin contact) gives extra depth.	16.50
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.	22.95
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	19.95
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

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.	19.95
33	2005 Montlouis ‘Clos de Breuil’ Francois Chidaine Currently one of the top growers in Montlouis – wonderful elegance and finesse.	27.95
34	2005 Vouvray Sec Dmomaine Champalou A difficult vintage but for the best growers a successful one	19.95
35	2006 Chinon Blanc Château de Coulaine Etienne de Bonnaventure Barrel fermented, exotic but with lemony elegance - organic	27.95
36	2006 Chinon Blanc – Baudry Dutour Known best for their reds, this white Chinon has bags of fruit and charm	19.75
38	2005 Montlouis ‘Le Volagre’ Stephane Cossais Wonderful purity – almost Burgundian in flavour, balance and weight	35.95
46	2004 Vouvray Clos du Portail Domaine Champalou Small parcel of vines, vinified in new oak. Soft ripe honeyed concentration	27.95
47	2006 Touraine Sauvignon Jean Francois Mérieau More classic and racey than the 2003. Another impressive young producer in eastern Touraine.	17.50
59	2005 Montlouis Sec Cuvée Remus Domaine Taille auc Loups Jacky Blot 70-80 year old vines, handpicked restricted yield, careful selection..	29.95
66	2005 Vouvray Clos Baudouin Chidaine Lovely purity, finesse and concentration. Formerly owned by Prince Poniatowski	32.00
67	1995 Vouvray Sec ‘Le Marigny’ Bernard Fouguet Classic Vouvray – off dry but good balance and elegance	492.95
44	2001 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou Classic Chenin character, hint of warm straw and lemons - delicious	35.95

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 vigneron.

37	2001 Coteaux du Loir V.V Eparses.	25.95
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	35.95
51	1983 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu	75.00
48	1973 Vouvray Clos du Bourg	79.50

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.	22.00
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
54	1986 Vouvray moelleux Clos du Bourg Huet Stunning – more demi-sec than sweet – a classic.	45.00
55	1971 Vouvray demi-sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	79.50
58	1952 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	105.00
56	1961 Vouvray demi-sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	89.50
50	1959 Vouvray demi-sec Le Haut Lieu Huet	125.00
73	1955 Vouvray demi-sec Le Mont Huet	89.50

LOIRE ROSÉ

80	2006 Rosé de Loire Domaine Ogereau V Ogereau Fresh attractive quaffing rosé from a serious wine maker.	16.95
81	2006 Sancerre Rosé Domaine Roger Champault Pure Pinot Noir, Fresh and fruity with good weight	27.50

NIVERNAIS - Wines from the upper reaches of the Loire

57	2006 Menetou Salon ‘Clos de la Cure’ Domaine Roger Champault Tiny quantities available, round full	22.95
61	2006 Menetou Salon ‘Clos des Blanchais’ Domaine Henri Pelle Top class Sauvignon, organic, low yields – wonderful freshness and complexity	27.95
60	2006 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.	22.95
62	2006 Sancerre ‘ Les Pierris’ Domaine Roger Champault Increasingly organic, attractive, fine and fragrant, nice weight. Delicious.	25.95
63	2006 Sancerre .La Vigne Blanche Domaine Henri Bourgeois Very attractive fragrance – currant and sherbet flavours.	29.75
64	2005 Sancerre Cuvée D’Antan Domaine Henri Burgeois 70 year old vines, bio dynamic cultivation and barrel ageing - wonderful.	39.95
65	2006 Sancerre Nuance Vincent Pinard Hand picked, careful selection, rich ripe exotic fruit.	32.50
68	2006 Sancerre Flores Vincent Pinard Wonderful purity, elegance and richness – benchmark Sauvignon	32.95
69	2005 Pouilly Fumé Domaine Cail Bourdin Classic Pouilly, nice blackcurrant leaf nose, elegant, rich well balanced.	25.95
70	2006 Sancerre ‘Le M.D.’ Domaine Henri Bourgeois Judicious use of oak, ripe, concentrated, aging superbly Grapes harvested on the famous Monts Damnes slopes - lovely	32.50
71	2006 Sancerre ‘Akemenine’ Domaine Sebastien Riffault Wonderfully ripe fruity complex Sauvignon with character – organic.	27.95
72	2005 Pouilly Fumé Les Demoiselles Domaine Henri Bourgeois 85% fermented in stainless steel, 15% in oak from the Troncais forest	37.95
74	2005 Vine de Pays des Coteaux Charitois ‘Les Penitents’ Alphonse Mellot Usually known for his Sancerre but this Chardonnay is stunning	22.95
79	2005 Sancerre VV Pascal and Nicolas Reverdy Old vines, low yields – Sauvignon with character and finesse	35.95

NIVERNAIS RED

77	2006 Sancerre Rouge Les Pierris Roger Champault Attractive, lively Pinot Noir fruit with good concentration.	27.50
78	2005 Sancerre Rouge Cote de Champtin Roger Champault 50 year old vines giving very low yields, oak-aged - long lingering finish.	32.50
84	2005 Vin de Pays des Coteaux Charitois Pinot Noir Alphonse Mellot His red Sancerres are fantastic, new location, cheaper but really lovely	29.95
85	1995 Sancerre Rouge Domaine Vacheron Bottled aged red from one of the top producers – rare and fine.	59.95
86	2005 Sancerre Rouge ‘Les Baronnes’ Domaine Henri Bourgeois Oak aged for 5 months. Pinot Noir with weight complexity and elegance.	29.50

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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.