Our Wine List
Some of the rarest wines around
James Thomson has a reputation as a restaurateur who understands the place of fine wine with fine food in luxurious surroundings. The wine list at The Witchery has long been regarded as the best in Scotland and the extensive selection at Prestonfield continues this tradition.
House Wines
| Bin | White | Country | Vintage | 175ml | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Picpoul de Pinet , Jadix, Coteaux du Languedoc Very pleasing light and fruity wine. |
France |
2023 |
10.00 |
39.00 |
3 |
Sauvignon Blanc, Pencarrow, Martinborough Well balanced, gooseberry laden sauvignon. |
New Zealand |
2023 |
11.50 |
45.00 |
6 |
Original Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Winery, Coastal Region Fresh un-oaked chenin bursting with green fruit flavours. |
South Africa |
2023 |
12.50 |
50.00 |
2 |
Riesling Qba, Fritz Haag, Mosel Delicious, rich, crisp and fresh riesling. |
Germany |
2022 |
12.50 |
50.00 |
4 |
Pinot Grigio, Cantina Kaltern, Alto Adige Classic in style with very fine sense of minerality |
Italy |
2022 |
14.00 |
55.00 |
5 |
Bourgogne Blanc, Gilles Jourdan A cracking glass of proper white Burgundy. |
France |
2019 |
20.00 |
80.00 |
| Bin | Rose | Country | Vintage | 175ml | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
Rosé, la Source Gabriel, Côtes de Provence Lovely salmon pink rosé with delicate fruit. |
France |
2023 |
12.50 |
50.00 |
| Bin | Red | Country | Vintage | 175ml | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
Côtes du Ventoux, Perrin et Fils Easy drinking fruity red. |
France |
2022 |
10.00 |
40.00 |
10 |
Valpolicella Classico, Viviani, Veneto A mid weight and fruit forward Valpol. |
Italy |
2021 |
14.00 |
54.00 |
11 |
Malbec, Felino, Viña Cobos, Mendoza Full and ripe with balance and freshness. |
Argentina |
2022 |
15.00 |
59.00 |
13 |
Pinot Noir, Palliser Estate, Martinborough Delicious, ripe, berry laden pinot. |
New Zealand |
2021 |
16.50 |
64.00 |
12 |
Château Grand Village, Bordeaux Supérieur Luscious merlot based claret from the owners of Lafleur. |
France |
2020 |
17.50 |
69.00 |
9 |
Rioja Crianza, Luis Cãnas A juicy and quaffable Rioja from this excellent bodega. |
Spain |
2020 |
15.00 |
59.00 |
| Bin | Champagne | Country | Vintage | 125ml | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
Prestonfield Brut Our own elegant brut champagne |
France |
NV |
NA |
90.00 |
15 |
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Rich yet fine and delicate, one of the very best |
France |
NV |
17.00 |
100.00 |
| Bin | Dessert Wine | Country | Vintage | 70ml | 125ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
749 |
Coteaux du Layon, Carte D’Or, Domaine Des Beaumard Sweet yet delicate chenin blanc from the Loire valley. |
France |
2021 |
5.00 |
9.00 |
150 |
Château Doisy-Védrines, 2ème Cru Classé, Sauternes Rich juicy wine; full of candied fruit character. |
France |
2016 |
12.00 |
20.00 |
751 |
Tokaji Aszú, 5 Puttonyos, Royal Tokaji A great chance to try one of the World’s greatest sweet wines. |
Hungary |
2017 |
12.00 |
22.00 |
Champagne & Sparkling
| Bin | Non-Vintage | ~ | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 |
Billecart-Salmon Rich, fine and delicate; possibly the best NV in production right now. |
Brut Réserve |
NV |
100.00 |
22 |
J.M. Labruyère 100% Dry and elegant champagne made with a minimal dosage. |
Prologue Extra Brut |
NV |
115.00 |
21 |
Pol Roger Lovely wine with a very rich and smooth character. |
Brut Réserve |
NV |
135.00 |
18 |
Charles Heidsieck The original Champagne Charley (also known as “the good Heidsieck”). |
Brut Réserve |
NV |
140.00 |
17 |
Louis Roederer Fine and elegant with depth and length, one of the best N.V.’s out there. |
Collection 242 |
NV |
140.00 |
23 |
Bollinger A slightly heavier and more complex expression of champagne with many fans. |
Special Cuvée |
NV |
135.00 |
24 |
Krug The ultimate non-vintage champagne. |
Grand Cuvée 169 ème Édition |
NV |
400.00 |
| Bin | Vintage & Prestige Cuvée | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26 |
Billecart-Salmon Dry and intense vintage wine that has received no dosage. |
- |
2013 |
180.00 |
29 |
Cuvée R.Lalou Delicious prestige cuvee from this reinvigorated great name. |
G.H.Mumm |
1998 |
160.00 |
27 |
Pol Roger Pol’s vintage wines are among the best in the region. |
- |
2008 |
200.00 |
31 |
Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs A grand example of this benchmark blanc de Blancs. |
Taittinger |
2007 |
250.00 |
35 |
Cuvée Niçolas Francois A real insiders champagne that critics rate as highly as vintage Krug. |
Billecart Salmon |
2006 |
225.00 |
32 |
Clos Des Goisses One of the few site specific wines in champagne and one of the very best. |
Philipponnat |
2009 |
300.00 |
30 |
Dom Pérignon The benchmark for luxury champagne. |
Moët et Chandon |
2009 |
400.00 |
34 |
Cristal The most fashionable of all Champagne cuvees. |
Louis Roederer |
2007 |
500.00 |
37 |
Krug A very fine vintage Krug with a long life ahead of it. |
- |
2000 |
600.00 |
38 |
Salon The most exclusive and highly regarded champagne there is. |
Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs |
2006 |
1,100.00 |
| Bin | Rose Champagne | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40 |
Billecart-Salmon Very fine rosé from this excellent small house. |
- |
NV |
140.00 |
39 |
Laurent-Perrier The ever popular benchmark for rosé. |
- |
NV |
170.00 |
| Bin | Sparkling Wine | Country | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45 |
Kaapse Vonkel Méthode Cap Classique Simonsig. This is the Cape’s first proper fizz and is still at the top of its game. |
South Africa |
2022 |
55.00 |
44 |
Moscato D’Asti Azienda Runchet Light in alcohol, slightly sweet, fizzy and supremely refreshing. |
Italy |
2022 |
51.00 |
42 |
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée The cream of the crop for English fizz. |
England |
NV |
105.00 |
Alsace
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gewürztraminer |
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46 |
Gewürztraminer Textbook aromatically perfumed wine with good definition on the palate. |
Rolly Gassmann |
2019 |
85.00 |
49 |
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst Full blown gewurztraminer with lots of residual sweetness kept in check with refreshing acidity. |
Zind Humbrecht |
2012 |
110.00 |
48 |
Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl Massive whilst remaining elegant; this approaches Vendage Tardive levels of concentration and sweetness. |
Zind Humbrecht |
2012 |
125.00 |
Riesling |
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51 |
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Rich yet dry in classic Trimbach fashion. |
Trimbach |
2014 |
100.00 |
54 |
Riesling Clos Ste. Hune One of the greatest wines made in Alsace with the weight if a Vendage Tardive but dry. |
Trimbach |
2002 |
265.00 |
55 |
Riesling Clos Ste. Hune The Romanée-Conti of Alsace; meticulously produced from a perfectly sited vineyard. |
Trimbach |
2005 |
275.00 |
Pinot Gris |
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56 |
Pinot Gris Altenbourg Luxuriant and full pinot gris bordering on VT sweetness. |
Weinbach |
2009 |
100.00 |
Other Varieties |
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58 |
Pinot Blanc Reservé Rich but not overblown, another classic from the Fallers. |
Weinbach |
2020 |
67.00 |
Sweet |
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63 |
Gewurztraminer Clos de Capucins Vendages Tardives Sweet and hedonistic stuff exhibiting strong lychee character. |
Weinbach (70cl) |
1983 |
150.00 |
64 |
Riesling Sélection de Grains Noble One of the finest expressions of intensely sweet riesling you can find. |
Hugel |
1988 |
150.00 |
65 |
Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Noble Powerful and concentrated with great breadth and aromatic weight. |
Hugel |
1989 |
165.00 |
Bordeaux
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Côtes De Blaye & Bourg |
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71 |
Château Grand Village A really stunning Fronsac from the owners of Lafleur. |
_ |
2018 |
62.00 |
72 |
Château Roc de Cambes New wave, garagiste wine showing amazing finesse for this A.C. |
Côtes de Bourg |
2008 |
120.00 |
Haut-Médoc |
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67 |
Château Cantemerle Elegant vintage of this improved and now somewhat underrated property. |
5ème Cru Classé |
2015 |
105.00 |
Saint-Estèphe |
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70 |
Les Pagodes de Cos Probably the finest example of Cos d’Estournel’s second wine ever made, up there with the grand vins of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s quality wise. |
- |
2010 |
150.00 |
74 |
Château Cos d’Estournel A very fine effort from Cos and typical of their ambition to be shoulder to shoulder with the first growths. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2008 |
225.00 |
73 |
Château Montrose A great, early drinking, Montrose from a little vintage. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2013 |
240.00 |
75 |
Château Calon-Ségur Really majestic old–school claret that’s just starting to open up nicely. |
3ème Cru Classé |
2000 |
300.00 |
76 |
Château Cos d’Estournel Serious Cos that is still very youthful and just starting to be approachable. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2005 |
500.00 |
77 |
Château Cos d’Estournel A stunning Cos; probably their best wine of the nineties. |
2ème Cru Classé |
1995 |
525.00 |
Pauillac |
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78 |
Château Lacoste Borie A really decent quaffing claret, the second wine of Grand-Puy-Lacoste. |
- |
2015 |
95.00 |
79 |
Château Duhart-Milon A great example from Lafite’s second estate, built in the mould of its big brother. |
4ème Cru Classé |
2010 |
240.00 |
82 |
Château Haut-Batailley Landmark wine from this property in the fantastic ’10 vintage. |
5ème Cru Classé |
2010 |
175.00 |
81 |
Château d'Armailhac A well proportioned claret from Mouton-Rothschild’s other estate. |
5ème Cru Classé |
2010 |
195.00 |
85 |
Château Pontet-Canet A very fine wine from the most improved estate in Pauillac. |
5ème Cru Classé |
2000 |
350.00 |
86 |
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste An elegant wine from a great vintage; up there with the best wines made here. |
5ème Cru Classé |
2009 |
250.00 |
89 |
Château Pichon-Longueville Comtes de Lalande Serious, long term wine with Pichon’s trademark style. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2005 |
340.00 |
87 |
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Very fine from one of the best balanced and classically proportioned vintages of the ‘00’s. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2005 |
370.00 |
92 |
Château Mouton-Rothschild An all time great Mouton that is opening up for rewarding early drinking. |
1er Cru Classé |
2009 |
1,400.00 |
93 |
Château Mouton-Rothschild Probably the finest Mouton of the nineties; starting to drink very well. |
1er Cru Classé |
1998 |
990.00 |
94 |
Château Mouton-Rothschild 1er Cru Classé One of the finest wines produced in the great eighty two vintage. |
1er Cru Classé |
1982 |
2,300.00 |
96 |
Château Lafite-Rothschild A monumental Lafite with outstanding freshness for the vintage. |
1er Cru Classé |
2003 |
1900.00 |
98 |
Château Lafite-Rothschild From a modern classic of a vintage this is very fine Lafite showing great breeding. |
1er Cru Classé |
2005 |
1950.00 |
97 |
Château Latour A grand and lavish Latour that’s very approachable now. |
1er Cru Classé |
2003 |
1,800.00 |
99 |
Château Latour Monumental stuff, one of the all time great Latours. |
1er Cru Classé |
1995 |
1,400.00 |
100 |
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé A great modern Latour still at its most powerful and vibrant (2016 ex- Château release). |
1er Cru Classé |
2000 |
1950.00 |
Saint-Julien |
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107 |
Château Gruaud-Larose A fresh and generous wine from the vintage of the century. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2010 |
285.00 |
111 |
Château Lalande-Borie Ducru-Beaucaillou’s other St.-Julien estate is absolutely stunning in this great vintage. |
- |
2015 |
110.00 |
104 |
Château Lagrange A slightly overlooked large estate producing decent quantities of fine wines. |
3ème Cru Classé |
2005 |
225.00 |
105 |
Château Léoville-Barton An open and approachable Barton; really lovely. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2008 |
175.00 |
101 |
Château Branaire-Ducru One of the finest wines produced here; drinking beautifully now. |
4ème Cru Classé |
2000 |
200.00 |
102 |
Château Léoville-Poyferre Now rated up there with the best in Bordeaux an excellent Poyferre from a stunning vintage. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2010 |
350.00 |
108 |
Château Léoville-Las Cases A great Las Cases that is drinking very well now. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2009 |
600.00 |
106 |
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou A great effort from Ducru in a truly stellar vintage. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2000 |
475.00 |
Margaux |
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112 |
Baron de Brane A fresh an full bodied vintage of well second wine of Brane-Cantenac. |
- |
2019 |
100.00 |
110 |
Château Rauzan-Gassies A well structured effort from this under the radar estate. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2009 |
150.00 |
109 |
Château Boyd-Cantenac 3ème Cru Classé Mature wine from a very great vintage and a slightly overlooked property. |
3ème Cru Classé |
2000 |
190.00 |
114 |
Château Brane-Cantenac 2ème Cru Classé Dark and deep in a reassuringly old fashioned way. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2000 |
210.00 |
113 |
Château Rauzan-Ségla Very fine wine from what is now one of the top properties in Margaux. |
2ème Cru Classé |
2009 |
350.00 |
115 |
Château Palmer Linear, structured and a contender for wine of the vintage. |
3ème Cru Classé |
2004 |
500.00 |
117 |
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé A fine and gentle Margaux that show the breeding of a true first growth. |
1er Cru Classé |
1998 |
800.00 |
116 |
Château Margaux A great wine from Margaux, starting to open up nicely. |
1er Cru Classé |
1995 |
900.00 |
Pessac-Léognan and Graves |
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119 |
Château Couhins Couhins has produced an excellent wine in this exceptional vintage. |
Cru Classé |
2010 |
90.00 |
120 |
Château Haut-Bailly A superb wine from this immensely successful estate. |
Grand Cru Classé |
2014 |
225.00 |
118 |
Château Smith Haut Lafitte A great wine from a run of vintages when this estate could do no wrong. |
Grand Cru Classé |
2010 |
375.00 |
122 |
Château La Mission-Haut-Brion Excellent offering from this estate in this very warm vintage. |
Cru Classé |
2008 |
550.00 |
124 |
Château Haut-Brion Delicate but nuanced and powerful in a style unique to Haut-Brion. |
1er Cru Classé |
2008 |
800.00 |
123 |
Château Haut-Brion An exceptional Haut-Brion; built for the long haul, drinking beautifully now. |
1er Cru Classé |
1996 |
975.00 |
121 |
Château Haut-Brion A near perfect Haut-Brion; one of the finest wines ever made here. |
1er Cru Classé |
1990 |
1800.00 |
Pomerol |
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126 |
L’Hospitalet de Gazin Château Gazin’s first rate second wine from one of the greatest modern vintages. |
- |
2015 |
115.00 |
129 |
Château Plince A classically proportioned and foursquare claret from an excellent vintage. |
- |
2016 |
120.00 |
132 |
Château L'Evangile Spectacular Pomerol from Lafite’s right bank operation. |
- |
2010 |
550.00 |
131 |
Château Gazin A great Gazin comparable to the ’09 and ’10 vintages. |
- |
2012 |
165.00 |
127 |
Château Clinet A ripe and structured wine from one of Pomerol’s top properties. |
- |
2008 |
225.00 |
128 |
Château Hosanna A lesson in elegance from what is now one of the top Pomerols. |
- |
2009 |
400.00 |
130 |
Château La Fleur-Pétrus An exceptional example and one of the finest wines of this vintage. |
- |
2009 |
500.00 |
134 |
Château Le Pin A top offering of one of Bordeaux’s most collectable wines. |
- |
1989 |
3500.00 |
133 |
Château Pétrus A truly grand and opulent Petrus that’s open for early drinking. |
- |
2009 |
6000.00 |
135 |
Château Pétrus One of the greatest wines ever produced at Pétrus, truly outstanding. |
- |
1989 |
6000.00 |
Saint-Émilion |
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136 |
Château Barrail Du Blanc Very fine traditional claret from this small property. |
Grand Cru Classé |
2019 |
80.00 |
142 |
Croix Canon Grand Cru Classé The second wine of Château Canon form an exceptional year, drinking beautifully now. |
Grand Cru Classé |
2014 |
120.00 |
138 |
Château Pavie Maquin A serious, concentrated wine with a fresh lift from a winery that now commands serious respect. |
1er Grand Cru Classé |
2015 |
260.00 |
137 |
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse A stone cold classic from this great, great vintage. |
1er Grand Cru Classé |
2005 |
195.00 |
149 |
Chapelle d’Ausone Only produced in tiny quantities this second wine of Ausone is one of the best wine s of the ’07 vintage. |
Grand Cru Classé |
2007 |
230.00 |
140 |
Château Angelus First rate effort from an estate ranked alongside the very best by most critics. |
1er Grand Cru Classé |
2007 |
480.00 |
139 |
Château Figeac Great, mid weight Figeac from a fantastic vintage. |
1er Grand Cru Classé |
2009 |
500.00 |
143 |
Château Ausone A big tannic bruiser that’s just starting to open up. |
1er Grand Cru Classé (A) |
1988 |
600.00 |
144 |
Château Ausone A lighter, more open style of wine in the early stages of maturity. |
1er Grand Cru Classé (A) |
1989 |
650.00 |
141 |
Château Pavie A monumental wine rated by some as one of the greatest clarets of the last half century. |
1er Grand Cru Classé |
2005 |
700.00 |
145 |
Château Cheval Blanc A very fine Cheval Blanc; possibly their best wine of the nineties. |
1er Grand Cru Classé (A) |
1995 |
750.00 |
125 |
Château Cheval Blanc A very grand, and fully mature, Cheval from an ever pleasing vintage. |
1er Grand Cru Classé (A) |
1985 |
850.00 |
Bordeaux Cont.
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
148 |
Château Grand Village Blanc A really stunning white Fronsac from the owners of Château Lafleur. |
- |
2021 |
60.00 |
147 |
Blanc de Lynch-Bages A first rate vintage for this rare white. |
- |
2017 |
150.00 |
| Bin | Sweet Whites | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sauternes and Barsac |
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150 |
Château Doisy-Védrines Rich, juicy wine full of candied fruit character |
2ème Cru Classé |
2016 |
120.00 |
152 |
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey One of the best wines ever made at this reinvigorated estate. |
1er Cru Classé |
2001 |
100.00 |
151 |
Château Rieussec One of the finest modern wines produced at this outstanding property. 1er Cru Classé |
1er Cru Classé |
2009 |
135.00 |
153 |
Château D’Yquem Probably the best Sauternes vintage of the nineties this perfectly shows Yquem’s inimitable concentration. |
1er Cru Supérieur |
1997 |
660.00 |
154 |
Chateau D’Yquem A great wine from this particularly exuberant vintage. |
1er Cru Supérieur |
1989 |
750.00 |
155 |
Château D’Yquem Very big and expressive even by D’Yquems standards. |
1er Cru Supérieur |
1986 |
725.00 |
157 |
Château D’Yquem A great vintage for D’Yquem and with some decent bottle age too. |
1er Cru Supérieur |
1983 |
800.00 |
156 |
Château D’Yquem A chance to try one of the greatest D’Yquems of modern times. |
1er Cru Supérieur |
2003 |
700.00 |
Burgundy
| - | Hospices de Beaune Wines The Hospice de Beaune auction, established in 1851, is the World’s oldest wine auction. The wines sold come from exclusive plots of land bequeathed to the Hospice who in turn look after the vinification of the grapes. Since 1999 James Thomson has been buying barrels of these exclusive wines and has made a selection available in his restaurants. After purchasing the barrels the elevage has been looked after by the historic house of Albert Bichot who are one of the great names in Burgundy. | |||
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Bin |
White |
- |
Vintage |
£ |
784 |
Magnum, Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru Cuvée Dames de Flandres A lavish and opulent wine that seems to over deliver in all departments. |
- |
2003 |
540.00 |
183 |
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuveé François de Salins Top notch Corton from one of the great vintages of the century. |
- |
2010 |
300.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
211 |
Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Cuveé Madeleine Collignon Lots of forest fruit character in this venerable Grand Cru. |
- |
2004 |
165.00 |
799 |
Magnum, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Cuveé Madeleine Collignon Lots of forest fruit character in this venerable Grand Cru. |
- |
2004 |
300.00 |
220 |
Pommard 1er Cru Cuvée Dames de la Charité Really bright and pretty Pommamrd; drinking beautifully now. |
- |
2008 |
125.00 |
223 |
Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Dames Hospitalieres Lovely Beaune from a vintage proving itself in the long term. |
- |
2008 |
125.00 |
233 |
Corton Grand Cru Cuvée Docteur Peste Youthful and multilayered wine with huge potential |
- |
2011 |
155.00 |
785 |
Magnum, Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Dames Hospitalieres Great Beaune from a delicious, fruit forward, vintage |
- |
2015 |
200.00 |
786 |
Magnum, Pommard Cuvée Raymond Cyrot A full and generous Pommard from this ripe year. |
- |
2015 |
240.00 |
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chablis |
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158 |
Chablis A typically elegant wine from this fine little producer. |
Vincent Dampt |
2023 |
68.00 |
159 |
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Typically bright nose with subtle oak and a good mineral finish. |
Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit |
2020 |
100.00 |
162 |
Chablis Grand Cru Bougros A fantastic effort from an under the radar producer in an exceptional vintage |
Thierry Laffay |
2015 |
135.00 |
163 |
Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Really impressive Grand Cru from a domain that is now rated alongside the best in Chablis. |
Drouhin-Vaudon |
2020 |
230.00 |
165 |
Chablis Grand Cru Moutonne A focused and elegant Grand Cru from a well sited climat between Vaudésir and Les Preuses |
Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit |
2019 |
290.00 |
161 |
Chablis 1er Cru La Fôret Fantastic and particularly age worthy wine from the best estate in Chablis |
François Raveneau |
2015 |
600.00 |
Mâconnais and Côte Challonaise |
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164 |
Bourgogne Aligote de Bouzeron Aubert de Villaine of DRC makes a great little wine from this aligote only AC. |
A et P de Villaine |
2020 |
60.00 |
167 |
Viré-Clessé Tradition Rich and generous one of Mâcon’s great little producers |
René Michel |
2019 |
72.00 |
168 |
Saint-Véran Very fine Mâcon, structured and steely in the manner of good Côtes du Beaune whites |
Saumaize-Michelin |
2021 |
80.00 |
170 |
Mâcon-Verzé This great domain’s Mâcon raises the bar for this whole region. |
Domaine Leflaive |
2019 |
90.00 |
172 |
Pouilly-Fuissé Pentacrine Lovely defined and mineral wine from one of Mâcon’s best producers |
Saumaize-Michelin |
2020 |
95.00 |
Côtes du Beaune |
||||
174 |
St-Aubin 1er Cru Chanteniere Classic white Burgundy from a tiny plot of old vines and an underrated producer |
Henri Prudhon |
2015 |
110.00 |
169 |
Meursault 1er Cru Sous Le Dos D’Ane Beautiful white Beaune from an estate on absolutely top form |
Domaine Leflaive |
2015 |
375.00 |
177 |
Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Elegant Beaune from a producer renowned for purity, classically proportioned with pleasing intensity. |
Domaine De Montille |
2020 |
155.00 |
175 |
Meursault Full and supremely elegant, rich yet soft on the palate. |
Albert Bichot Domaine du Pavillon |
2022 |
140.00 |
176 |
Puligny-Montrachet Les Nosroyes A taught and mineral Puligny from this excellent but slightly under the radar domain. |
Génot-Boulanger |
2018 |
140.00 |
178 |
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes First rate Chassagne from this excellent, traditional producer |
Jean Noel Gagnard |
2020 |
160.00 |
166 |
Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières The wines from this large, historic estate are now amongst the top tier in Burgundy |
Château de Meursault |
2016 |
210.00 |
184 |
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Serious Grand Cru with weight, power and style |
Domaine De Montille |
2015 |
240.00 |
179 |
Meursault State of the art Meursault with the focus on purity rather than weight. |
Guy Roulot |
2020 |
1,000.00 |
183 |
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Hospices de Beaune Top notch Corton from one of the great vintages of the century |
Cuveé François de Salins |
2010 |
300.00 |
173 |
Le Montrachet Grand Cru A super example of one of the World’s finest white wines. |
Domaine Jacques Prieur |
2013 |
1300.00 |
180 |
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon A nicely developed Puligny from a great year and a great domain |
Domaine Leflaive |
2014 |
400.00 |
182 |
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru A top wine at the prime of its ageing potential. |
Bonneau du Martray |
2005 |
450.00 |
186 |
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Awesome Grand Cru wine from one of Burgundy’s top flight white wine producers |
Domaine Leflaive |
2014 |
2,000.00 |
187 |
Le Montrachet Grand Cru Vinified by Joseph Drouhin, this is truly the king of white Burgundy |
Marquis de Laguiche |
2015 |
1200.00 |
185 |
Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru An excellent offering of one of the most elegant Grand Crus. |
Domaine Leflaive |
2014 |
1500.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Côte de Nuits |
||||
191 |
Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes Les Bussières Thoughtfully made Chambolle from a very well regarded producer. |
Olivier Jouan |
2012 |
145.00 |
211 |
Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Cuveé Hospices de Beaune Lots of forest fruit character in this venerable Grand Cru |
Madeleine Collignon |
2004 |
165.00 |
195 |
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos des Varoilles Great Premier Cru from one of the oldest vineyards in Burgundy. |
Domaine des Varoilles |
2018 |
215.00 |
194 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Mature Grand Cru from a legendary vineyard. |
Maison Jessiaume |
2008 |
145.00 |
189 |
Morey-St.-Denis Wonderful village Morey from a master of pinot. |
Domaine Dujac |
2015 |
400.00 |
190 |
Nuits–St.–Georges 1er Cru Clos Domaine de L’Arlot Rich and delicious wine from a well sited monopole vineyard |
Clos Des Forets St.–Georges |
2015 |
240.00 |
188 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Fine wine from a producer who has been working hard to significantly up their game |
Château de la Tour |
2009 |
180.00 |
192 |
Nuits–St.–Georges First rate wine from this village’s iconic producer. |
Henri Gouges |
2015 |
160.00 |
201 |
Vosne–Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots Very classy wine packed with ripe aromas and an opulent palate. |
Domaine de L’Arlot |
2013 |
215.00 |
204 |
Morey-St.-Denis Excellent village wine from this great estate. |
Domaine des Lambrays |
2017 |
265.00 |
207 |
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru At this level Drouhin’s wines stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in Burgundy. |
Joseph Drouhin |
2011 |
325.00 |
202 |
Vosne–Romanée Village wine to surpass many Grand Crus from this superstar producer. |
Méo-Camuzet |
2010 |
275.00 |
205 |
Musigny Grand Cru A big wine built to age and the jewel in the crown of this top flight producer. |
Comte Georges de Vogüé |
2015 |
1,200.00 |
193 |
Nuits–St.–Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes Excellent premier cru from this small domain, based in Nuits–St.–Georges. |
Jean Chauvenet |
2012 |
185.00 |
197 |
Chambolle-Musigny A superb Chambolle from the village’s finest producer in one of the great modern vintages |
Comte Georges de Vogüé |
2010 |
300.00 |
199 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru A beautiful and elegant wine from this small Grand Cru in Morey-St.-Denis. |
Joseph Drouhin |
2012 |
425.00 |
203 |
Chambertin Grand Cru Exceptional Chambertin from a reinvigorated and much sought after domain. |
Domaine Jacques Prieur |
2013 |
500.00 |
206 |
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru First rate wine from one of the best names in Burgundy |
Comte Georges de Vogüé |
2007 |
800.00 |
196 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru A stunning monopole Grand Cru from Morey-St.-Denis. |
Mommessin |
2009 |
800.00 |
212 |
Musigny Grand Cru An exceptional example of one of the rarest and most highly prized wines in Burgundy |
Comte Georges de Vogüé |
2006 |
1,000.00 |
198 |
Clos St.-Denis Grand Cru Grand Cru Dujac from a great year; Burgundy doesn’t get much better than this |
Domaine Dujac |
2009 |
1,100.00 |
208 |
Romanée-St.-Vivant Grand Cru Serious wine from DRC’s most overlooked but most improved vineyard. |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti |
2003 |
4,250.00 |
215 |
Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru A classy and taut wine with great depth and precision. |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti |
2002 |
4,250.00 |
209 |
Échézeaux Grand Cru Full and voluptuous; one of the best Echézeaux's DRC have made. |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti |
2005 |
4,750.00 |
210 |
Richebourg Grand Cru A great example of one of the top wines from this vintage |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti |
1991 |
5,000.00 |
213 |
La Tâche Grand Cru Pretty much the pinnacle of quality in red Burgundy. |
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti |
2006 |
7,000.00 |
Côte de Beaune |
||||
230 |
Pommard 1er Cru Combes Dessus Excellent age worthy and terroir driven wine from a most interesting domain |
Marquis D’Angerville |
2016 |
250.00 |
220 |
Pommard 1er Cru Cuvée Dames de la Charité Really bright and pretty Pommard; drinking beautifully now. |
Hospices de Beaune |
2008 |
125.00 |
223 |
Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Dames Hospitalieres Lovely Beaune from a vintage proving itself in the long term |
Hospices de Beaune |
2008 |
125.00 |
233 |
Corton Grand Cru Cuvée Docteur Peste Youthful and multi-layered wine with huge potential. |
Hospices de Beaune |
2011 |
155.00 |
235 |
Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Drouhin’s wines are renowned for elegance and precision and at this level are amongst the best in Burgundy |
Joseph Drouhin |
2016 |
210.00 |
234 |
Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru The top wine from ever an excellent producer of deft and elegant wines |
Tollot-Beaut |
2014 |
180.00 |
229 |
Volnay 1er Cru Champans Stunning wine from the finest vineyard and the best producer in the appellation |
Marquis D’Angerville |
2012 |
230.00 |
Beaujolais |
||||
216 |
Côte de Brouilly First rate Beaujolais, soft, persistent and balanced. |
Daniel Bouland |
2023 |
65.00 |
219 |
Fleurie Clos Vernay This is the quality lead Beaujolais outpost of the famed Lafarges of Volnay |
Domaine Lafarge-Vial |
2017 |
90.00 |
218 |
Moulin-À-Vent Coeur de Terroirs Vieilles Vignes Labruyère are crafting some of the finest wines in Beaujolais; deep and complex whilst still true to the appellation |
Domaine Labruyère |
2020 |
80.00 |
Rhone
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern |
||||
240 |
St Peray Les Pins Marsanne with a touch of rousanne but with more focus and edge than you often find; bordering on exceptional |
Bernard Gripa |
2018 |
68.00 |
237 |
Condrieu A full and balanced wine that is still the finest expression of viognier to be found anywhere |
Domaine Blanc Christophe |
2021 |
120.00 |
Southern |
||||
241 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc Exotic and complex; a fine expression of white Châteauneuf. |
Clos des Papes |
2017 |
150.00 |
239 |
Tavel Rosé Vieilles Vignes Deeply coloured and intensely flavoured rosé. |
Tardieu-Laurent |
2022 |
63.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern |
||||
244 |
Croze-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Lots of warm, fleshy syrah fruit on the nose with excellent concentration on the palate |
Albert Belle |
2022 |
57.00 |
246 |
St-Joseph Wonderful savoury syrah with the emphasis on balance and perfumed aromas |
André Perret |
2020 |
77.00 |
245 |
Cornas Coteaux Michel Tardieu is a self styled négotiant-éleveur whose noninterventionist wines are some of the finest in the Rhône |
Tardieu-Laurent |
2010 |
120.00 |
248 |
Côte-Rôtie Ampodium Rostaing’s well situated vineyards produce compellingly balanced wines |
René Rostaing |
2015 |
135.00 |
247 |
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne A real powerhouse of a wine; just starting to open up. |
E. Guigal |
2013 |
500.00 |
249 |
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline A classic example of Guigal’s single vineyard wines with great power and freshness |
E. Guigal |
2012 |
500.00 |
251 |
Côte-Rôtie La Turque As is often the case, this is the broadest and richest of the La Las |
E. Guigal |
2000 |
500.00 |
253 |
Hermitage Maybe not a superstar but a well thought of domain delivering serious wines |
Domaine du Colombier |
2009 |
145.00 |
252 |
Hermitage Marquise du Tourette A stone cold classic from an ascendant producer in a truly great vintage. |
Delas Fréres |
2010 |
175.00 |
257 |
Hermitage Excellent wine from this small and highly sought after producer |
Bernard Faurie |
2009 |
150.00 |
255 |
Hermitage La Chapelle After a few “lost years” new ownership has restored this wine to it’s status as one of the Rhône’s icons |
Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
2011 |
325.00 |
256 |
Hermitage Le Méal An outstanding mature and approachable example of Chapoutier’s top wine |
M. Chapoutier |
2000 |
350.00 |
254 |
Hermitage A first rate wine from one of the greatest winery’s anywhere |
J.L. Chave |
2000 |
600.00 |
Southern |
||||
262 |
Cairanne Réserve des Seigneurs Wonderful, handmade, wine from this ever great producer. |
Domaine L’Oratoire St Martin |
2020 |
56.00 |
263 |
Gigondas Rich and concentrated while still remaining elegant this is first rate Gigondas |
Moulin De La Gardette |
2019 |
85.00 |
271 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Signature Great wine from a top young domain specializing in old vines, old oak and gentle extraction. |
Domaine La Barroche |
2016 |
120.00 |
267 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Effortlessly elegant; described by one critic as the Richbourg of Châteauneuf |
Domaine Charvin |
2020 |
150.00 |
270 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape An excellent and classically proportioned wine from a property held in the highest esteem |
Clos des Papes |
2011 |
145.00 |
272 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Very fine Châteauneuf made in the traditional style by this young, boutique producer |
Le Bois Pointu |
2010 |
160.00 |
265 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Truly great Châteauneuf |
Château de Beaucastel |
2009 |
220.00 |
Loire
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anjou |
||||
274 |
Anjou Blanc Sec Great chenin from one of the best new wine makers in the Loire; rich but crystal clear and with a rapier like precision. |
Thibaud Boudignon |
2020 |
85.00 |
Touraine |
||||
275 |
Vouvray Le Peu de La Moriette Demi-Sec A big botrytis nose and notable sweetness on the palate all held in place with refreshing acidity. |
Domaine Pichot |
2009 |
68.00 |
Central Vineyards |
||||
283 |
Pouilly-Fumé Silex A pronounced varietal character is backed up with good length and concentration |
Domaine De La Loge |
2022 |
77.00 |
282 |
Sancerre Caillottes First rate Sancerre with fresh and lemony with lots of grassy aromas. |
Domaine La Croix Saint Laurent |
2023 |
72.00 |
287 |
Sancerre Chêne Marchand Powerful oak aged wine with amazing depth, aromatically and on the palate. |
Vincent Pinard |
2018 |
120.00 |
285 |
Sancerre Mont Damnées Meticulously hand crafted from vineyard to cellar; it’s hard to imagine better Sancerre |
Gérard Boulay |
2022 |
120.00 |
288 |
Sancerre La Grande Côte Rich and effortless wine with huge breadth and layers of flavour |
François Cotat |
2020 |
140.00 |
286 |
Pouilly-Fumé Silex Pretty much the pinnacle of dry, white Loire. |
Didier Daganeau |
2020 |
325.00 |
| Bin | Rose | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Touraine |
||||
290 |
Sybille Rosé Sancerre rosé in all but name; as good as any in France. |
Gérard Boulay |
2022 |
72.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anjou-Saumur |
||||
289 |
Saumur-Champigny Very fine and poised cabernet franc with pleasant ripeness and persistence. |
Roches Neuves |
2020 |
58.00 |
293 |
Bourgueil Les Perrières Jacky Blot is the man of the moment in Vouvray and is making waves with these Burgundian takes on Bourgueil. |
Domaine de la Butte |
2017 |
75.00 |
Central Vineyards |
||||
291 |
Sancerre Rouge Charlouise Really great pinot with similar quality and longevity to premier cru Burgundy |
Vincent Pinard |
2021 |
115.00 |
| Bin | Sweet | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Touraine |
||||
294 |
Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg 1er Trie Rich and succulent wine with fresh acidity that still feels youthful. |
Gaston Huet |
2002 |
85.00 |
Regional France
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
304 |
Arbois Chardonnay Côtes du Jura Utterly delicious wine made in a style reminiscent of white Burgundy. Not the more traditional oxidised style. |
Domaine Du Pélican |
2018 |
95.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
306 |
Arbois Trousseau Cuvée des Géologues Les Bruyères Côtes du Jura Light with a very edgy complexity; much more to this than it’s “hipster wine” reputation may lead you to believe. |
Lucien Aviet |
2017 |
90.00 |
308 |
Bandol Château Sainte Anne Beautiful mouvedre based wine from the last great, undiscovered A.C. |
Côte de Provence |
2017 |
90.00 |
Germany
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
||||
322 |
Riesling Kabinett Abstberg Carl Von Schubert A racy and fruity Kabinett; the epitome of fine German wine. |
Maximin Grünhäuser |
2015 |
68.00 |
325 |
Riesling Kabinett Berncasteler Doctor Text book wine from this great and rejuvenated estate. |
Weingut Dr H Thanisch |
2017 |
70.00 |
324 |
Riesling Auslese Bernkastler Badstube Intense auslese with strong minerality as well as light botrytis. |
J.J.Prüm |
2015 |
95.00 |
Rheingau |
||||
328 |
Riesling Grosses Gewächs Lorchhäuser Seligmacher Delicate and dry yet still powerful this is the epitome of German Grand Cru. |
August Kesseler |
2016 |
125.00 |
Rheinhessen |
||||
329 |
Riesling Trocken Molsheim State of the art Riesling from this dry white specialist. |
Battenfeld-Spanier |
2020 |
77.00 |
Nahe |
||||
334 |
Riesling Auslese Monzinger Halenberg An absolutely gorgeous and expressive wine with medium sweetness. |
Emrich Schönleber |
2010 |
80.00 |
335 |
Riesling Fruhlingsplatzchen Grosse Gewachs Grosse Gewachs means grand cru or historic vineyard with the style being something like a dry auslese. |
Emrich Schönleber |
2010 |
125.00 |
Austria
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
342 |
Riesling Federspiel Ried Burgstal A pure and racy Riesling from Austria’s finest producer of dry whites. |
F X Pichler |
2021 |
95.00 |
Italy
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Veneto |
||||
348 |
Soave Dry and crisp wine from one of Soave's benchmark producers |
Pieropan |
2022 |
60.00 |
Piemonte |
||||
350 |
Gavi La Minaia Lovely Gavi with great mineral back bone. |
Nicola Bergaglio |
2023 |
56.00 |
Friuli-Venezia |
||||
354 |
Ribolla Strange and fascinating wine made in amphora using ancient techniques (n.b. this is what is known as orange wine and is more than a little unusual) |
Gravner |
2006 |
100.00 |
353 |
Vintage Tunina Stunningly rich and gently oaked this is Jermann’s flagship white |
Jermann |
2017 |
120.00 |
Marche |
||||
355 |
Verdicchio Classico Superiore Complex, mineral and a fine wine by anyone’s yardstick; one of Italy’s best whites |
Villa Bucci |
2022 |
56.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trentino |
||||
357 |
San Leonardo Supremely elegant Bordeaux blend; firm and deep rather than a powerhouse |
Tenuta San Leonardo |
2014 |
200.00 |
Veneto and the North East |
||||
358 |
Valpolicella Fresh and bright modern Valpolicella from this ever excellent producer |
Allegrini |
2023 |
50.00 |
360 |
Valpolicella Classico Superiore Stunning wine from a legendary estate that put Valpolicella on the map. |
Quintarelli |
2008 |
170.00 |
362 |
Amarone della Valpolicella A relative newcomer to Amarone this small winery is already producing one of the best wines in the DOC |
Marion |
2018 |
185.00 |
365 |
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Elegant and restrained interpretation of Amarone from a historic winery |
Bertani |
2008 |
275.00 |
368 |
Amarone della Valpolicella Dalforno’s Amarones are a real tour de force, crammed with flavour and lasting forever on the palate |
Romano Dal Forno |
2008 |
425.00 |
367 |
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Phenomenal wine that combines power and elegance in a true iron fist in a velvet glove style |
Quintarelli |
1997 |
550.00 |
Piedmonte and Langhe |
||||
370 |
Dolcetto d’Alba Beautiful light and soft Dolcetto from this superb producer. |
E. Pira-Chiara Boschis |
2022 |
55.00 |
371 |
Barbera d’Alba Very intense fruit with low acid and tannin, very good indeed |
G.D.Vajra |
2023 |
72.00 |
369 |
Langhe Nebbiolo An excellent baby Barolo with lots of fruit and mild tannin |
Paolo Scavino |
2021 |
64.00 |
375 |
Barbera d’Alba Cascina Francia Voluptuous with a fresh touch of acidity to keep it in check. |
Giacomo Conterno |
2013 |
155.00 |
377 |
Barolo Castiglione Very fine wine from one of Piedmont’s top vineyards |
Vietti |
2011 |
142.00 |
378 |
Barolo Brunate Near perfect Barolo from a modern producer with a light touch. |
Andrea Oberto |
2010 |
185.00 |
381 |
Barolo Pira A great wine from one of the most highly regarded producers in Piedmont. |
Roagna |
2013 |
330.00 |
376 |
Barolo Serious Barolo, built for the long haul and drinking nicely now. |
Elio Altare |
2015 |
155.00 |
380 |
Barbaresco Montefico Risererva Excellent, mature Cru Barbaresco from this benchmark cooperative. |
Produttori del Barbaresco |
2009 |
125.00 |
390 |
Barolo Colonnello A fine example of one of Conterno's more open and opulent selections |
Aldo Conterno |
2005 |
280.00 |
373 |
Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Old vine single vineyard Barolo that combines power with elegance |
Cavallotto |
2008 |
195.00 |
374 |
Barolo Monprivato Balanced and brilliant; another great vintage for one of the finest wines in Barolo |
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio |
2009 |
220.00 |
385 |
Barolo Le Vigne An excellent example of this tribute to traditional Barolo |
Luciano Sandrone |
2009 |
240.00 |
379 |
Barolo Arborina Stunning Barolo with definite Burgundian leanings from a new wave pioneer |
Elio Altare |
2010 |
280.00 |
383 |
Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Torriglione Hand made wine that is one of the most sought after in Barolo. |
Roberto Voerzio |
2007 |
300.00 |
382 |
Barolo Cascina Francia One of Piemonte’s finest producers of super pure traditional Barolo. |
Giacomo Conterno |
2009 |
375.00 |
384 |
Barolo Monfortino Riserva The finest wine produced in Barolo, indeed maybe all of Italy (and possibly in the whole World?). |
Giacomo Conterno |
2005 |
1200.00 |
386 |
Barbaresco Santo Stefano Outstanding wine from one of the greatest estates in the World. |
Bruno Giacosa |
2007 |
200.00 |
387 |
Barbaresco Classic Gaja from a superb vintage |
Gaja |
2013 |
325.00 |
Tuscany |
||||
391 |
Tignanello A refined and elegant wine with a little more cabernet than usual in this sangiovese based Super-Tuscan. |
Antinori |
2014 |
235.00 |
389 |
Rosso di Montepulciano Fresh modern wine from one of the D.O.C.’s best producers |
Poliziano |
2023 |
65.00 |
392 |
Chianti Classico Really great Chianti; expansive, perfumed and very generous. |
Monteraponi |
2022 |
80.00 |
393 |
Brunello di Montalcino An utterly delicious Brunello from a young estate with some of highest vineyards in the DOCG. |
Le Ragnaie |
2015 |
140.00 |
395 |
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Uncompromisingly robust in style, the epitome of traditional Brunello. |
Barbi |
2016 |
225.00 |
394 |
Testamatta Made entirely from Sangiovese, the emphasis here is on grace and harmony rather than blunt force extraction. |
Bibi Graetz |
2015 |
225.00 |
398 |
Sassicaia A fine, youthful vintage from this cabernet based super Tuscan |
Tenuta San Guido |
2009 |
450.00 |
401 |
Brunello di Montalcino The finest Brunello produced, showing great depth and subtlety. |
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera |
1999 |
1,200.00 |
402 |
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera’s wines have a delicate and ethereal nature that runs counter to the trend for extraction and colour. |
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera |
1998 |
1,400.00 |
The South and the Islands |
||||
405 |
Etna Rosso Made from nerello mascalese and leaning, stylistically, somewhere between Barolo and Burgundy |
Terre Nere |
2022 |
70.00 |
404 |
Passopisciaro From the slopes of Mount Etna this stunning wine has almost Barolo-esque complexity |
Franchetti |
2017 |
90.00 |
Spain
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rias Biaxas |
||||
408 |
Albariño One of the best Albariño’s out there, with a touch more depth than usual. |
Pazo Señorans |
2023 |
64.00 |
Cantabria |
||||
409 |
Txakoli Bone dry and slightly pétillant; one of the most interesting whites in Spain. |
Bodegas Agerre |
2022 |
50.00 |
Rioja |
||||
412 |
Rioja Blanco A fresh, modern Rioja made from estate grown, old vine grapes. |
Luis Cãnas |
2022 |
50.00 |
410 |
Rioja Blanco Trascueva Floral on the nose with a taught yet creamy palate with the accent on expressive fruit not oak. |
Bodegas Artuke |
2021 |
100.00 |
Valencia |
||||
413 |
Cullerot Bright with a citrus peel character; made in amphora from the rare verdil variety |
Celler del Roure |
2021 |
50.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Priorat |
||||
416 |
Mas La Mola A stunning offering from this young boutique winery that is as good as almost anything else in Priorat. |
- |
2021 |
95.00 |
418 |
Finca Dofi Benchmark single vineyard Priorat from the region’s pioneer. |
Alvaro Palacios |
2018 |
165.00 |
Rioja |
||||
423 |
Rioja Crianza A juicy and quaffable Rioja from this excellent bodega. |
Luis Cãnas |
2020 |
55.00 |
427 |
Rioja Reserva From one of Rioja’s grand old houses and now made wholly from grapes grown on the estate. |
Marqués de Murrieta |
2017 |
72.00 |
430 |
Selección de la Familia Reserva The Selección Especial has only been released four times in fifty years and denotes truly exceptional vintages. |
Luis Cãnas |
2019 |
95.00 |
434 |
Viña El Pisón Although now no longer labelled Rioja this is the pinnacle of Artadi’s terroir based approach to wine. |
Artadi |
2014 |
450.00 |
428 |
Rioja Modern and fruit driven Rioja that retains a sense of place and doesn’t feel overworked. |
Señorío De San Vincente |
2016 |
130.00 |
429 |
Imperial Gran Reserva Cuné’s Imperial vineyard is one of the highpoints of traditional Rioja. |
C.V.N.E. |
2011 |
145.00 |
432 |
La Cueva del Contador The quality of the second wine from Benjamín Romeo’s lauded estate is suitably elevated as no Contador was produced in this vintage. |
Bodegas Contador |
2007 |
170.00 |
426 |
Gran Reserva 904 Lovely old style Rioja from an all time great vintage with generous weight and proven longevity. |
La Rioja Alta |
2010 |
160.00 |
433 |
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial A great release of one of Spain’s most iconic wines. |
Marqués de Murrieta |
2010 |
550.00 |
431 |
Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial A landmark release of one of the pinnacles of rioja. |
La Rioja Alta |
2005 |
310.00 |
Toro |
||||
437 |
Pintia An elegant style of Toro made in a cool year by Vega Sicilia’s outpost here. |
Bodegas y Viñedos Pintia |
2013 |
140.00 |
Ribera del Duero |
||||
443 |
Finca Villacreces Wonderful full and expressive Ribera from a meticulously run property. |
- |
2020 |
105.00 |
446 |
Alion Superb, sophisticated wine; Vega Sicilia’s take on new wave Ribera. |
Bodegas y Viñedos Alion |
2013 |
160.00 |
448 |
Flor de Pingus The little brother of Spain’s most expensive wine, this is still phenomenal in its own right. |
Domino de Pingus |
2012 |
165.00 |
449 |
Valbuena 5° A great Valbuena, one of the very best. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
2010 |
260.00 |
450 |
Único Another great release, really getting into its stride right now. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
1989 |
650.00 |
451 |
Unico First rate vintage for Spain’s finest wine. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
1994 |
665.00 |
453 |
Unico A more delicate and feminine expression of Unico. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
1996 |
575.00 |
454 |
Unico This truly grand release from Vega Sicilia’s is up there with the greats. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
1998 |
600.00 |
455 |
Unico One of the greatest wines produced here in recent years. |
Bodegas Vega Sicilia |
2000 |
430.00 |
Portugal
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
460 |
Drink Me An easy drinking red with the depth and character of a classic Douro wine. |
Niepoort |
2021 |
53.00 |
463 |
Chryseia A massive and voluptuous wine from Bruno Prats of Cos D’Estournel. |
Prats Symington |
2013 |
130.00 |
462 |
Barca Velha Portugal’s finest wine, this is only its 20th release since its inception in 1952. |
Casa Ferreirinha |
2011 |
900.00 |
| Bin | Port | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
469 |
Warre’s A big and youthful, chewy wine from one of the best names in Port. |
- |
2003 |
120.00 |
466 |
Croft Pleasingly ripe with some nice signs of development. |
- |
1985 |
95.00 |
470 |
Graham’s A strong effort from Graham’s with good weight, breadth and structure. |
- |
1997 |
100.00 |
465 |
Warre’s One of the best wines from this vintage, at the start of its drinking window. |
- |
2007 |
120.00 |
473 |
Niepoort A big wine with plenty of depth and elegance to back it up. |
- |
2000 |
150.00 |
471 |
Dow’s Very fine Port from one of only two big declarations in the eighties. Mature but with plenty of vigour left. |
- |
1985 |
175.00 |
472 |
Taylor’s A really great heavyweight wine from Taylor’s. |
- |
1985 |
180.00 |
474 |
Fonseca An exceptional Port from the big vintage of the eighties. |
- |
1985 |
180.00 |
475 |
Fonseca Very brawny offering from one of the few houses to declare in this excellent vintage. |
- |
1992 |
185.00 |
Lebanon
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bekka Valley |
||||
476 |
Chateau Musar A truly unique wine that has attracted a dedicated following over the last five decades or more. |
Gaston Hochar |
2017 |
120.00 |
North America
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Napa and Carneros |
||||
482 |
Chardonnay Fresh, bright and never flabby, very highly regarded. |
Grgich Hills |
2020 |
125.00 |
Santa Cruz Mountains |
||||
485 |
Estate Chardonnay Although best known for their reds Ridge have been some of the best chardonnays in California since the early sixties |
Ridge |
2020 |
175.00 |
Sonoma |
||||
486 |
Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Kistler’s single vineyard chardonnays are California’s finest and are on par with Grand Cru Burgundy in terms of quality |
Kistler |
2014 |
250.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Napa and Carneros |
||||
500 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Beautiful cabernet with great balance between juicy fruit and defined structure. |
Joseph Phelps |
2016 |
200.00 |
508 |
Napanook A very classy and exuberant cab dominated blend from this superb estate |
Dominus Estate |
2014 |
200.00 |
513 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grgich are one of the great names in Napa and produce a beautifully balance, savoury cab |
Grgich Hills |
2018 |
185.00 |
501 |
Belle Cousine Dominated by merlot and reminiscent of fine Pomerol this is from a joint venture including the owner of DRC |
Hyde de Villaine |
2015 |
165.00 |
502 |
Cabernet Sauvignon A textbook example of Napa cabernet; refined rather than too showy |
Cakebread Cellars |
2021 |
190.00 |
510 |
Cabernet Sauvignon A first rate Bordeaux blend noted for balance and longevity |
Philip Togni |
2005 |
220.00 |
509 |
SLV Cabernet Sauvignon Fine and balanced; the epitome of the iron fist in a velvet glove style |
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars |
2012 |
250.00 |
514 |
Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon A great vintage of this iconic cab |
Heitz Cellars |
2010 |
285.00 |
507 |
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon A great release from one of the consistently best wineries in Napa |
Staglin Family Vineyards |
2010 |
300.00 |
505 |
Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon The first rate, top tier wine, from one of the oldest names in Napa |
Château Montelena |
2005 |
300.00 |
512 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard Hobbs single vineyard cabs are up there with the very best in Napa |
Paul Hobbs |
2010 |
325.00 |
515 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select One of the best wines in Napa made from a superbly sited plot of old vines |
Shafer Vineyards |
2008 |
525.00 |
518 |
Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Schrader are right at the top of the tree in Napa producing some of the most highly rated and collectable cabs |
Schrader |
2011 |
550.00 |
Santa Cruz and Santa Ynez |
||||
520 |
Montebello Still possibly the best cabernet based wine in California |
Ridge |
2007 |
335.00 |
Sonoma |
||||
526 |
Zinfandel Extremely good zin from a producer quite rightly making waves |
Seghesio |
2021 |
75.00 |
527 |
Geyserville First rate and very consistent zinfandel blend from the masters. |
Ridge |
2019 |
125.00 |
496 |
Pinot Noir The Pivot Vineyard Littorai are one of the finest producers of pinot in California; truly world class |
Littorai |
2021 |
250.00 |
Santa Barbara County |
||||
529 |
Rattrapante Grenache Manfred Krankl’s wine’s have a lot of power but retain a sense of elegance |
Sine Qua Non |
2012 |
800.00 |
530 |
Piranha Waterdance Syrah Full scale and powerful but with a brightness that elevates it to greatness |
Sine Qua Non |
2014 |
495.00 |
531 |
Trouver l’Arène Syrah Another powerfully elegant release from this collectable winery |
Sine Qua Non |
2015 |
495.00 |
532 |
Male ♂ Syrah Very hard to find wine from the hottest cult property in California |
Sine Qua Non |
2013 |
425.00 |
523 |
Five Shooter Syrah In a market dominated by cabernet these Rhône inspired gems are top of the pile |
Sine Qua Non |
2010 |
475.00 |
524 |
Five Shooter Grenache More Sin Qua Nonsense! |
Sine Qua Non |
2010 |
475.00 |
525 |
The Duel Grenache Reserve Very limited release that has benefitted from extended oak aging |
Sine Qua Non |
2008 |
750.00 |
Oregon |
||||
538 |
Pinot Noir La Combe Verte A serious and balanced wine made from estate grown fruit at this exciting winery |
Walter Scott |
2021 |
95.00 |
South America
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chile |
||||
541 |
Sauvignon Blanc Cipreses Vineyard Fine and concentrated sauvignon from a ground-breaking cult winery. |
Casa Marin |
2023 |
67.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
549 |
Carmenère Well balanced and savoury wine with ample fruit and a fresh, structured palate. |
Montes Alpha |
2021 |
44.00 |
554 |
Clos Apalta Casa Lapostolle A benchmark vintage for this wine and high end Chilean reds in general this has a big chunk of carmenère filled out with cabernet and merlot. |
Cassa Lapostolle |
2014 |
220.00 |
556 |
Almaviva This cabernet dominated blend is widely regarded as Chile’s finest wine. |
Baron Philippe de Rothschild |
2015 |
275.00 |
Argentina |
||||
566 |
Malbec Obra Prima A lovely rich and gentle wine with warming hints of lavender. |
Familia Cassone |
2017 |
58.00 |
570 |
Malbec Finca Mirador The top wine from this much fancied producer achieves great concentration from tiny yields. |
Achaval Ferrer |
2018 |
225.00 |
South Africa
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
574 |
Chenin Blanc Inspector Péringuey Stellenbosch A delicately oaked example of the Cape’s most popular white variety. |
Jordan Estate |
2022 |
53.00 |
576 |
Sauvignon Blanc Elgin Fresh and aromatic sauvignon that seems to lean to its Loire roots. |
Iona |
2023 |
60.00 |
583 |
Aristargos Swartland A rich and broad chenin dominated field blend from one of the hottest wineries in SA. |
David & Nadia |
2019 |
75.00 |
580 |
Hemelrand Vine Garden Hemel-en Aarde Western Cape A blend of chenin, roussanne and chardonnay from this rated white wine specialist. |
Alheit Vineyards |
2018 |
75.00 |
584 |
Semillon Hermanus Western Cape Dry and rich semillion from some of the oldest vines in the Cape. |
Boekenhoutskloof |
2020 |
110.00 |
572 |
Chenin Blanc Elodie Bot River Western Cape Meticulously made, low intervention, Chenin with a dry and textural feel. |
Gabriëlskloof |
2021 |
80.00 |
588 |
Chardonnay Clay Shales Hemel-en Aarde Western Cape Chardonnay of the first order, think high end Burgundy and California. |
Crystallum |
2022 |
95.00 |
Bin |
Red |
- |
Vintage |
£ |
596 |
Redhill Pinotage Stellenbosch Aged in oak and from a single vineyard this is as good as pinotage gets. |
Simonsig |
2020 |
89.00 |
595 |
Shiraz Stellenbosch Delicious, soft and spicy shiraz from this meticulous estate |
Thelema |
2020 |
65.00 |
590 |
Porseleinberg Syrah Swartland Highly collectible, World class, Syrah from one of the best estates in S.A. |
Boekenhoutskloof |
2020 |
170.00 |
592 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch The complexity of a good claret with the purity of fine Californian cabernet |
Jordan Estate |
2019 |
66.00 |
599 |
Pinot Noir Limited Release Elgin A bright, elegant and Burgundian expression of pinot noir. |
Iona |
2021 |
85.00 |
598 |
Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch Firm but with a lightness of touch; delicious in the Loire style. |
Raats |
2018 |
81.00 |
610 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch Stunning cabernet from one of the most sought after names in the Cape |
Thelema |
2020 |
80.00 |
597 |
Syrah Cape Town Very refined and perfumed syrah; elegant rather than bruising. |
Savage Wines |
2020 |
95.00 |
612 |
Soldaat Swartland Old, dry farmed, Grenache from this super innovative estate |
Sadie Family Wines |
2014 |
78.00 |
611 |
Red Swartland A fresh Syrah based blend impeccably made by one of the most interesting winemakers in the Cape. |
Rall wines |
2019 |
80.00 |
613 |
Kevin Arnold Shiraz Stellenbosch Very polished shiraz with great depth of flavour and canny balance. |
Waterford |
2016 |
85.00 |
594 |
Shiraz Bot River Western Cape A raw and funky take on shiraz made with very little intervention |
Luddite |
2013 |
90.00 |
604 |
Peter Barlow Stellenbosch Rustenberg’s flagship wine is a smooth, elegant cabernet sauvignon with real finesse |
Rustenberg |
2019 |
90.00 |
614 |
Estate Wine Stellenbosch A blend of cabernet, merlot and syrah that is possibly the Cape’s best. |
Rust en Vrede |
2020 |
115.00 |
607 |
Pinot Noir Cuvée Cinéma Hemel-en Aarde Western Cape World class pinot of this top cuvée from possibly the best producer of Burgundy varieties in the Cape. |
Crystallum |
2020 |
100.00 |
615 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch Top notch cabernet; fresh and structured but not lacking in generosity of fruit. |
Boekenhoutskloof |
2020 |
145.00 |
619 |
Cabernet Franc Franshhoek Pretty fantastic cab franc made in the mould of the finest St-Emilions. |
Antonij Rupert |
2014 |
120.00 |
617 |
Series C Stellenbosch Series C is Villafonté’s blend of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon and raises the bar in terms of South African fine wine. |
Villafonté |
2010 |
130.00 |
616 |
V Stellenbosch Hugely regarded; this may be the finest Bordeaux blend come out of South Africa |
Vergelegen |
2012 |
195.00 |
Australia
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adelaide Hills |
||||
622 |
Block 1A Chardonnay Refined and balanced with restrained oak and a textured palate. |
The Lane |
2022 |
51.00 |
620 |
M3 Chardonnay Big expansive chardonnay that still remains structured and more-ish. |
Shaw and Smith |
2021 |
75.00 |
621 |
Suilven Chardonnay Rich, sophisticated chardonnay; every bit as good as Australia’s very best. |
Thistledown |
2019 |
90.00 |
Western Australia |
||||
623 |
Semillion/Sauvignon Blanc Excellent Australian take on the classic white Grave style blend. |
Suckfizzle |
2014 |
80.00 |
627 |
Art Series Chardonnay The best white in Australia and one of the best chardonnays anywhere. |
Leeuwinn Estate |
2014 |
130.00 |
Victoria |
||||
631 |
Chardonnay Rarely seen, one of the most complex and collectable wines in Australia. |
Giaconda |
2010 |
210.00 |
New South Wales |
||||
632 |
Viognier Hard to find and widely praised white from this increasingly well regarded estate. |
Clonakilla |
2019 |
110.00 |
Barossa & Eden Valley |
||||
624 |
Riesling Classic dry and rapier sharp Australian Riesling. |
Mountadam Vineyards |
2020 |
45.00 |
633 |
Rousanne /Marssanne Rich and mouth filling; viscous with low acidity and quite delicious. |
Powell & Son |
2016 |
83.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New South Wales |
||||
635 |
Shiraz/Viognier Clonakilla pioneered this blend and make truly exceptional wine. |
Clonakilla |
2019 |
180.00 |
Victoria |
||||
651 |
Tout Pres Pinot Noir Profound and elegant pinot that must be the best in Australia; sensational. |
By Farr |
2018 |
135.00 |
Barossa, Clare & Adelaide |
||||
656 |
Shiraz An elegant cool climate Shiraz with the emphasis on red fruits and white pepper. |
The Lane |
2021 |
53.00 |
658 |
Barossa and Eden Valleys Shiraz Aromatic and dense whilst retaining freshness and clarity on the palate. |
Powell & Son |
2017 |
105.00 |
665 |
Magill Estate Shiraz Penfold’s single site expression of shiraz from Australia’s most historic vineyard. |
Penfolds |
2009 |
125.00 |
674 |
Cyril Henschke Cabernet Stand out cab with serious depth. |
Henschke |
2010 |
200.00 |
664 |
St Henri Shiraz Similar to Grange (and in many way’s its equal) but raised in large, old oak vats. |
Penfolds |
2010 |
150.00 |
673 |
Mount Edelstone Shiraz Concentrated and elegant wine with a reputation for longevity. |
Henschke |
2017 |
300.00 |
666 |
RWT RWT (Red Wine Trial) is a modern reimagining of Grange. |
Penfolds |
2010 |
195.00 |
669 |
Grange Very grand old Grange, in great condition and showing very well. |
Penfolds |
1983 |
600.00 |
662 |
Grange Very fine wine and a great chance to see this wine near its plateau of maturity. |
Penfolds |
1989 |
660.00 |
668 |
Grange A classic Grange; up there with the all-time greats. |
Penfolds |
1996 |
700.00 |
663 |
Grange A landmark, legendary, vintage for Grange. |
Penfolds |
1990 |
750.00 |
671 |
Grange Big, even by Grange standards, and just starting to show its huge potential. |
Penfolds |
1998 |
800.00 |
670 |
Hill of Grace Produced from a tiny plot of ancient pre-phyloxera vines this is Australia’s ultimate trophy wine. |
Henschke |
2009 |
800.00 |
Coonawarra |
||||
681 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe cassis nose with a structured palate and lots of pleasantly forward fruit. |
Majella |
2019 |
65.00 |
Western Australia |
||||
686 |
Cabernet Sauvignon A true boutique wine and one of the best cabernets in Margret River. |
Suckfizzle |
2018 |
115.00 |
687 |
Diana Madeline Vanya Cullen produces one of Australia’s finest cabernets merlot blends here. |
Cullen |
2020 |
265.00 |
New Zealand
| Bin | White | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Martinborough |
||||
696 |
Sauvignon Blanc Beautifully made sauvignon that balances sheer power and complexity. |
Palliser Estate |
2022 |
44.00 |
693 |
Gewurztraminer Amazing clarity and concentration; up there with the best gewürztraminers in the world. |
Dry River Estate |
2017 |
110.00 |
Marlborough |
||||
699 |
Wild Sauvignon Easily the most interesting sauvignon, and perhaps white wine, being made in NZ at the moment. |
Greywacke |
2022 |
72.00 |
Central Otago |
||||
702 |
Riesling Great Riesling; fresh and mineral on the palate with exotic citrus notes on the nose. |
Mount Edward |
2019 |
65.00 |
| Bin | Red | - | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Martinborough |
||||
712 |
Syrah Lovat Vineyard In terms of quality this wine is a game changer for NZ syrah; simply stunning in its poise. |
Dry River Estate |
2016 |
145.00 |
711 |
Pinot Noir Rich gamey and velvety pinot from one of the North Islands’ finest properties |
Ata Rangi |
2018 |
110.00 |
Marlborough |
||||
715 |
Pinot Noir A light and delicate pinot that eschews the trend for oak and extraction. |
Greywacke |
2019 |
90.00 |
Central Otago |
||||
719 |
Pinot Noir Very fine and deeply coloured pinot from this extremely good small winery. |
Mount Edward |
2018 |
85.00 |
720 |
Pinot Noir A young winery, even by Otago standards, producing Pinot up there with the very best. |
Burn Cottage |
2020 |
160.00 |
721 |
Pinot Noir Cornish Point One of the top pinots from one of Otago’s top estates is seemingly effortless and elegant; not as easy to do as it looks. |
Felton Road |
2021 |
145.00 |
Half Bottles and Magnums
| Bin | Half Bottles | Vintage | £ |
|---|---|---|---|
White Wines |
|||
728 |
Verdicchio Classico Superiore, Villa Bucci, Marche, Italy Complex, mineral and a fine wine by anyone’s yardstick; one of Italy’s best whites |
2022 |
30.00 |
730 |
Rully, Michel Briday, Burgundy, France An really superb glass of Mâcon |
2020 |
40.00 |
729 |
Sancerre, Lucien Crochet, Loire, France Fresh lemony sauvignon with lots of grassy aromas |
2020 |
35.00 |
Red Wines |
|||
732 |
Château Grand Village, Bordeaux Supérieur, France Modern Bordeaux from the mighty Château La Fleur |
2020 |
30.00 |
734 |
Châteauneauf-Du-Pape, Mont-Redon, Southern Rhône, France Lovely Châteauneauf from this large and well regarded estate |
2018 |
57.00 |
738 |
Lytton springs, Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma County, USA First rate zinfandel blend from the masters |
2016 |
65.00 |
746 |
Barolo, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy Well made and fully proportioned half from vineyards around Serralunga |
2019 |
66.00 |
740 |
Côte-Rôtie, Michel et Stephane Ogier, Northern Rhône, France Very fine and balanced syrah that hasn’t been overdone |
2015 |
90.00 |
Sweet Wines |
|||
749 |
Coteaux du Layon, Carte D’Or, Domaine Des Beaumard, Loire, France Sweet yet delicate chenin blanc with a bright, apple-y acidity. |
2021 |
27.00 |
752 |
Quinta Do Crasto Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal A nice drop of Port; still full and fruity. |
2005 |
35.00 |
748 |
Old Premium Liqueur Topaque, Morris of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia (500ml) An incredibly sweet blend of extremely old Muscadelle wines; one of the finest examples of this uniquely Australian style |
NV |
50.00 |
756 |
Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Auslese, JJ Prüm, Mosel, Germany Off dry and utterly delicious late harvest wine from one of the World’s great estates |
2015 |
50.00 |
755 |
Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Extremely good offering from one of the best estates in Sauternes |
2005 |
50.00 |
759 |
Recioto della Valpolicela Classico, Roggia, Speri, Veneto, Italy (500ml) The sweet, red and raisiny big brother of Amarone. |
2008 |
75.00 |
751 |
Tokaji Aszú, 5 Puttonyos , Royal Tokaji Hungary (500ml) A really great example of this legendary sweet wine |
2017 |
88.00 |
767 |
Château D’Yquem, 1er Cru Supérieur, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France A great wine from the top Sauterne vintage of the nineties |
1997 |
330.00 |
770 |
Château D’Yquem, 1er Cru Supérieur, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Yquem of the first order; one of the greats. |
1986 |
370.00 |
769 |
Château D’Yquem, 1er Cru Supérieur, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France A chance to try one of the greatest Yquems of modern times |
1990 |
375.00 |
Magnums |
|||
Champagne |
|||
775 |
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, France Rich yet fine and delicate, one of the very best |
NV |
210.00 |
774 |
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, France Very fine rosé from this excellent small house |
NV |
290.00 |
White |
|||
780 |
Sancerre, La Côte, Gérard Boulay, Loire, France Meticulously hand crafted from vineyard to cellar; it’s hard to imagine better Sancerre |
2020 |
240.00 |
784 |
Batard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Cuvée Dames de Flandres, Hospices de Beaune, Burgundy, France A lavish and opulent wine that seems to over deliver in all departments |
2003 |
540.00 |
Red |
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777 |
Château Malescot St. Exupery, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux, Bordeaux, France Beautifully balanced Bordeaux bend |
2016 |
365.00 |
791 |
Malbec, Quimera, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina Really rich and elegant malbec from Mendoza’s stand out producer |
2013 |
120.00 |
794 |
Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy Marvellous Barbaresco from one of the best value producers of fine wine. |
2011 |
165.00 |
789 |
Geyserville, Ridge, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, USA First rate and very consistent zinfandel blend from the masters |
2016 |
250.00 |
792 |
Château Cantemerle, 5ème Cru Classé, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France Great vintage of this improved and now somewhat underrated property |
2009 |
250.00 |
795 |
Barolo, Bricco Fiasco, Azelia, Piedmont, Italy A very serious Barolo with a light twist of modernity |
2008 |
275.00 |
788 |
Château Musar, Gaston Hochar, Lebanon A truly unique wine that has attracted a dedicated following over the last three decades or more |
2000 |
220.00 |
786 |
Pommard Cuvée Raymond Cyrot, Hospices de Beaune Burgundy, France A full and generous Pommard from this ripe year. |
2015 |
240.00 |
785 |
Beaune 1er Cru, Cuvée Dames Hospitalieres, Hospices de Beaune Burgundy, France Great Beaune from a delicious, fruit forward, vintage |
2015 |
250.00 |
796 |
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône, France Great wine from the standard bearer for quality in this AC |
2006 |
280.00 |
797 |
Rioja Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain Lovely old style Rioja with generous weight and proven longevity |
2009 |
280.00 |
799 |
Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cuveé Madeleine Collignon, Hospices de Beaune Burgundy, France Lots of forest fruit character in this venerable Grand Cru |
2004 |
300.00 |
798 |
Nuits–St.–Georges 1er Cru, Clos Des Porrets St.–Georges, Henri Gouges, Burgundy, France A cracking big bottle from this benchmark domain (and in a lovely vintage). |
2009 |
375.00 |
