Wine Catalogue 2019 by Maria Nesterova

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WELCOME! Five years ago, I became the 100th woman to be awarded the most prestigious wine qualification in the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Master of Wine. Riviera Wine remains the only yacht wine supplier with such in-house expertise at the helm. Whether stocking up at the start of the season or getting ready for a particular charter trip, we are happy to assist either by providing advice and recommendations or simply making sure your guests have all the wines they requested. This list represents merely a small selection of wines we can offer; for any other requests just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate all your needs. For any of your wine supply needs, WSETÂŽ courses or simply wine advice, you can rest assured that you are in very good hands.

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WINE ADVICE With a Master of Wine and 15 years’ experience of delivering wine to the yachting industry, the Riviera Wine team is well placed to offer expert advice on your wine needs. As well as recommending the perfect wines for your guests, we can also offer tutored wine tastings free of charge for our clients.

YACHT CRU WINE GUIDE We understand how important it is as a crew member to know about the wines you are serving. This is why we have put together a free guide especially for you, including instructive videos and articles about service, wine regions and food pairing. As well as physical copies, you can consult the wine guide online at: www.theyachtcruwineguide.com

WSET® WINE COURSES As a wine supplier we feel it our responsibility to educate the crew about wines and we do this by conducting the WSET® internationally recognized wine courses regularly throughout the year. We were the first Approved Programme Provider of WSET® courses in the French Riviera and have now trained more than 350 yacht crew. See page 103 for more details.

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CONTENTS

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INE WINES & CHAMPAGNE Champagne

Bordeaux

Burgundy

RhÃ´ne Valley

Southern France

Loire

Alsace

Italy

Other Europe

America

Australia, New Zealand & South Africa

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Spirits & Water

104

The Ideal Wine List

108

Food and Wine Pairing

114

Our Team

116

Wine Training

CHAMPAGNE

White

What would yachting be without Champagne?

and

This famous sparkling wine comes from the Champagne region in

Rosé

northern France. Champagne can be made from three different grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The term “Blanc de Blancs” means the wine is made from only Chardonnay grapes and “Blanc de Noirs” only from the red grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Since the weather in Champagne can vary year on year, most Champagne is a blend of different vintages and villages to create a consistent house style known as “Non-Vintage”. When there have been exceptional growing conditions for the grapes,

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producers will make a “Vintage Champagne” that contains only grapes harvested from that year. Vintage Champagnes are better quality, aged longer than Non-Vintage Champagne and have a lot more complexity. The word “Brut” on the label simply means “dry” and is the mostly popular style of Champagne.

HOW CHAMPAGNE IS MADE The process of making Champagne, known as the traditional method is very complex and labour intensive. Firstly, a still base wine is created by blending a range of wines from different grapes, vineyards and years to create a consistent house style. A solution of sugar and yeast, known as the “Liqueur de Tirage” is added and the bottle is sealed with a crown capsule. A second fermentation will then take place creating more alcohol and CO2. Since the CO2 has nowhere to go, it is

captured in the bottle and creates the bubbles. The wines are then aged on the dead yeast, which gives it rich aromas of biscuit, brioche and pastry. The longer you leave the wine on its yeast, the more complex the wine will be. For Non-Vintage Champagne the minimum ageing on the yeast is 15 months and for Vintage the minimum is 36 months. The wine is then separated from the yeast sediment and closed with a Champagne cork before being sold.

CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER This house was founded in 1829 and is still in the hands of the founding family. Known for their complexity and longevity they have a range of 4 Champagnes from their non-vintage Special Cuvée to the vintage Vieilles Vignes Françaises. This latter prestigious Champagne comes from ungrafted vines of Pinot Noir and is produced in very small quantities in only the finest vintages. The majority of the wines at Bollinger are barrelfermented giving a broad and round structure while maintaining a crisp freshness. SPÉCIAL CUVÉE

ROSÉ

40 €

52 €

GRANDE ANNÉE ROSÉ

GRANDE ANNÉE

2008/09

2007/08

89 €

110 €

VIEILLES VIGNES FRANÇAISES

R.D.

2005/07

191 €

On request

Famous for their delicate Rosé and harmonious Brut. BillecartSalmon is still in family hands since its foundation in 1818 producing Champagnes of consistent high quality. At a tasting in 1999 their Champagne was voted Champagne of the Millennium. BRUT

32 €

49 €

ROSÉ

Prices are stated without tax and are correct at the time of going to print. Many wines are in stock and available for immediate delivery, however some may take a little longer to deliver (1-3 working days).

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BILLECART-SALMON

CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ Shortened from Deutz Gelderman to Deutz, this house was established in 1838 and now belongs to the Roederer family. Deutz produces both Non-Vintage and Vintage wines that are very elegant in style, as opposed to rich and robust. They own land in some of Champagnes best villages, Aÿ and Côtes des Blanc, which gives them plenty of control so they can maintain such high quality. BRUT

ROSÉ

32 €

VINTAGE BLANC DE BLANCS

2010/11

54 €

AMOUR DE DEUTZ

2009

45 €

VINTAGE ROSÉ

2013

48 €

WILLIAM DEUTZ

116 €

2006/08

103 €

GOSSET Dating back to 1584, Gosset are the oldest known producer of wine in Champagne. Back in those days, their wines would not yet have been sparkling. They have small annual production of only 1.3 million, focusing on quality rather than quantity. Gosset Champagnes feature a high proportion of Chardonnay grapes and their house style is very creamy with hints of aromas of caramel. and biscuit. EXCELLENCE

GRANDE RÉSERVE

39 €

46 €

LA CUVÉE BRUT

32 €

BRUT MAGNUM (1,5 L)

ROSÉ

66 €

GRAND SIÈCLE

60 €

ROSÉ MAGNUM

115 €

124 €

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LAURENT PERRIER Founded in 1812, Laurent Perrier is family-run with sisters Alexandra and Stéphanie at the helm. Based in the heart of Champagne, Laurent Perrier have a pedigree for innovation, handcrafting a pioneering range of fine Champagnes that abide by long-established traditions. Their house style is light, with great freshness and elegance. Their iconic rosé Champagne is one of few to be made by drawing the juice from black grapes in the vat, instead of the usual blending of red and white wines. Its delicious red berry flavours have made it a benchmark rosé Champagne.

CHAMPAGNE KRUG Despite being owned by LVMH, the Krug family are still actively involved in all key decisions and they continue to produce some of the world’s finest Champagnes. Their non-vintage Grand Cuvée consists of a blend of 120 wines from 10 different vintages, some of which are up to 15 years old. It is then aged a further 6 years before release. Remarkably, this is just their entry level Champagne! GRANDE CUVÉE

145 € ROSÉ

VINTAGE

2004

230 €

217 €

POL ROGER Another rare example of a family owned estate. Known as Winston Churchill’s favourite champagne they launched a Champagne named after him in 1984, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill. Who knows, maybe he was even referring to Pol Roger when he stated his famous quote about Champagne “In Success you deserve it and in defeat, you need it.” The house has a reputation for producing champagnes of finesse and elegance that age very well. BRUT

VINTAGE

33 €

2009

59 €

Better known as “Ace of Spades” and part owned by someone who goes by the name of “Jay-Z”. But don’t be fooled, there is substance and history behind the celebrity ownership and “bling” bottles. A Father & Son team who are 10th & 11th generation owners craft the prestige cuvees of Armand de Brignac. Their 33 hectares of vines include some of the most lauded crus in Champagne. Base wines are aged for one year in new French Oak. Each Champagne contains a blend of 3 vintages bringing together the unique characters of the 3 harvests. And if you would like a Midas sized bottle (That’s 30 litres!) you got it. BRUT GOLD

BRUT ROSÉ

222 €

BRUT GOLD MAGNUM (1,5L)

504 €

384 €

BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS

570 €

DEMI SEC

251 €

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ARMAND DE BRIGNAC

CHAMPAGNE LOUIS ROEDERER This top-quality family owned house has deep roots in the region. They are best known for their Prestige Cuvée wine Cristal, which was born due to a request from Tsar Alexander II who wanted Champagne in clear cristal bottles. Roederer own 75% of the vineyards they need for the yearly production and only buy in 25% from growers, ensuring they have excellent grapes. Furthermore, they farm many of their sites biodynamically which further ads to the fabulous quality and authenticity of their range. BRUT PREMIER

NV BRUT MAGNUM (1,5 L)

CRISTAL BLANC MAGNUM (1,5L)

79 €

BRUT JEROBOAM (3L)

50 €

CRISTAL BLANC 2009/08

2009

430 €

CRISTAL ROSÉ

199 €

VINTAGE 2009/10

11 11

35 €

2009/08 BRUT ROSÉ

2011

377 € 52 €

BLANC DE BLANCS

162 €

2010

58 €

RUINART Founded in 1729 Ruinart is one of the eldest houses in Champagne. It has an outstanding reputation with a slightly lower profile than some of the larger houses in the region. Their Gallo-Roman chalk cellars are UNESCO classified and every second year the very prestigious competition Trophé Ruinart is held here for some of the finest sommeliers of the world. The prestige Champagne of Ruinart is Dom Ruinart which exists both in rosé and Blanc de Blancs. As a general house style Ruinart has a strong emphasis on Chardonnay over the two Pinots.

VINTAGE

56 €

DOM RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS

2007/08

135 €

R DE RUINART

2010

56 €

ROSÉ

56 €

DOM RUINART ROSÉ

39 €

2004/05

205 €

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BLANC DE BLANCS

CHAMPAGNE MOËT ET CHANDON - DOM PERIGNON Founded by Claude Moët in 1743 and now part of the LVMH group. It is the largest Champagne house with a staggering 30 kilometers of cellars for storage. Despite the high output, quality is assured. Their Brut Imperial is the world’s best-selling non-vintage Champagne; it is consistently soft, fresh and well balanced. While their famous vintage Dom Perignon named after the Monk attributed with putting the sparkle into Champagne is one of the world’s great Champagnes. BRUT IMPERIAL

BRUT IMPERIAL ROSÉ

33 €

MOET ICE

48 €

2009/12

48 €

DOM PERIGNON ROSÉ

142 €

DOM PERIGNON MAGNUM (1,5L)

2008/09

GRAND VINTAGE ROSÉ

47 €

DOM PERIGNON

2008

42 €

MOËT ICE ROSÉ

45 €

GRAND VINTAGE

2012

2006

259 €

DOM PERIGNON ROSÉ MAGNUM

385 €

2006

845 €

DOM PERIGNON PLÉNITUDE 2

2000

284 €

VEUVE CLICQUOT It was Nicole-Barbe Clicquot the daughter in law of the founder of the house who can be attributed with creating the company you see today. She was forward thinking and a great innovator in Champagne. Their top cuvée La Grande Dame is named in her memory. They are now owned by the LVMH group. The distinctive yellow label of their Non-Vintage Champagne is aged for almost twice the normal requirement for Champagne resulting in a superb marriage of freshness and power, with rich fruit and a mouth filling mousse. CARTE JAUNE

37 €

CARTE JAUNE MAGNUM (1,5 L)

90 € 54 €

44 €

2008

59 €

GRANDE DAME ROSÉ

LA GRANDE DAME

2008

NV VINTAGE ROSÉ

VINTAGE

2008/12

ROSÉ

129 €

2008

297 €

RICH ROSÉ

RICH

48 €

52 €

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CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER Back in family hands Taittinger continues to produce top quality champagne. Their top cuvée Comtes de Champagne was first made in 1952 from 100% Chardonnay grapes. All other Taittinger Champagnes use a high percentage of chardonnay. Resulting in a style of elegance, delicacy and finesse recognised worldwide. BRUT PRESTIGE

35 € PRESTIGE ROSÉ

COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE

2007 2007

108 €

COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ

47 €

PRESTIGE ROSÉ MAGNUM (1,5 L)

137 €

94 €

CHARLES HEIDSIECK Their Non-Vintage Brut Reserve is a blend of 60 crus aged for more than 3 years 40% comes from their reserve wines. The result: a delicious and sophisticated deeply complex champagne. The rest of the range, their Rose’s and vintage champagnes build on this theme with increasing quality and length of finish. BRUT RESERVE

35 € VINTAGE ROSÉ

ROSE RESERVE

46 €

2006/07

2005/06

69 €

BLANC DE MILLÉNAIRES

VINTAGE

61 €

2004

140 €

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NYETIMBER – ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE Non Devoted exclusively to the holy trinity of Champagne grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown on chalk soils. A true pioneer, aiming to make the finest English sparkling wine, one to rival the very best in the world. In a pursuit of excellence, no compromise is taken, as proof of this wine maker Cherie Spriggs declared she would not be bottling a 2012 vintage, as the quality of the grapes was not up to her high standards. CLASSIC CUVÉE

NYETIMBER ROSÉ

35 €

48 €

CUVÉE “N“

2006/07

38 €

PASS THE PROSECCO Whilst Champagne is the usually the bubbles of choice on board luxury yachts, we have seen a rise in Prosecco orders the past few seasons and as labelling terms can be a bit confusing the following overview might be helpful. Prosecco is the name of the wine region and comes from the beautiful rolling hills of Veneto in Italy, near Valdobbiadene and Conegliano. It uses mostly the grape variety called Glera, and sometimes smaller amounts of other local grapes. It’s fruity, often with hints of flowers, apples and pears. It has a lovely freshness with just a touch of sweetness which makes it very soft and easy-drinking. This light and delicate style means it should be consumed whilst very youthful. Depending on where the grapes are sourced will depend on the labelling term and quality of the Prosecco you get:

Prosecco DOC – This is the most basic appellation for Prosecco and means the grapes come from the flatter land around Treviso and Trieste. Prosecco Superiore DOCG – This is a better appellation as the grapes come the homeland of Prosecco, around the towns of Conegliano and Valdobiadene. Here the steeper slopes and altitude help produce better quality grapes with more concentrated flavours that last longer on the palate. Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze DOCG or Prosecco Superiore di Rive DOCG – Cartize and Rive are the names of two hills that produce some of the very finest and most expensive Prosecco. Here there are much stricter rules around how it is made to ensure very high quality, creating much more complexity and richness on the palate. The sweetness in Prosecco also can also vary; from driest to sweetest, the labelling terms go Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Dry, Demi-sec and Doux. Most Prosecco will be either Brut or Extra Dry.

23 €

Col de Salici ................................................................Brut

14.5 €

11 €

PROSECCO DI ASOLO SUPERIORE DOCG

Bedin ............................................................................. Brut

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Ruggeri ......................................................................... Brut

PROSECCO

PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE DOCG

BORDEAUX

Saint-Estèphe

If one were to crown a wine region as king it would have to

Pauillac

be Bordeaux. Home to the most famous wines in the world,

Saint-Julien

this region is the most influential in the world in terms of its winemaking and many producers try to replicate their

Margaux

style in other wine regions. Cabernet Sauvignon and

Graves

Merlot are the most important grapes here, but they also

Pomerol Saint-Émilion Sauternes

grow Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Not to forget the white wines in the region made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. There are different communes in Bordeaux which offer slightly different styles of wine. Importantly, the region is divided into two by the Gironde River, forming the Left Bank and the Right Bank. Wines from the Right Bank such as those from Pomerol and Saint-Emilion are based on the soft grape variety Merlot. On the Left Bank well known

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communes are Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux, all based on the more structured grape Cabernet Sauvignon. Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac tend to have firmer tannins and more structure than the slightly softer Saint Julien and elegant Margaux. Bordeaux is also home to the famous sweet wine called Sauternes.

THE 1855 CLASSIFICATION: wine, were limited to the sweet varieties of Sauternes and Barsac and only ranked from 1st growth to 2nd growth. This system has remained virtually intact, with only one change occurring to the classification when Château Mouton Rothschild was promoted from 2nd to 1st growth in 1973. It might be interesting to note that the owner of this Château was a very wealthy and influential man in the region. Regardless of politics and the age of the classification, the 1st growths (of which there are only 5) and the second growths are some of the best wines in the world.

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In 1855, the emperor Napoléon III requested an official list of the best wines from Bordeaux to display at the Paris Universal Exhibition. A panel of wine brokers ranked the red wines and sweet wines of Bordeaux according to a Château’s reputation and market price. The resulting list has become known as the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. There are 61 Crus Classés in the classification, with the wines ranked into five levels from 1st to 5th growths (also known as crus). All of the red wines that made it on the list came from the Medoc region, except one: Château Haut-Brion from Graves. The white wines, which were then of much less importance than red

RED BORDEAUX

FIRST GROWTHS CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982

Château Lafite is one of the most renowned wineries in the Médoc and also has one of the largest estates. The name Lafite comes from the Gascon term “la hite” meaning “small hill”. The current owners, the Rothschilds, bought the property in 1866 and have invested heavily in the vineyard and cellar to maintain their excellent reputation. Their wines are often described as being very perfumed and elegant, compared to the other first growths which can be more powerful.

On request

1992

745 €

1996

1 264 €

1998

958 €

2001

878 €

2002

845 €

2005

1 091 €

2010

971 €

2012

665 €

2013

676 €

2014

678 €

2015

732 €

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CHÂTEAU LATOUR

Established in 1670, Château Latour is situated in the southern edge of Pauillac in the Médoc. The property has passed between lots of owners and is now owned by French billionaire François Pinault whose empire also includes Gucci and Yves Saint-Laurent. Latour have an enviable reputation for producing great wines in very challenging vintages with difficult weather. Their wines are very powerful and structured, and in the very best vintages they can last a century or more.

1982

On request

1985

607 €

1990

918 €

1996

865 €

2002

614 €

2008

683 €

2009

1 284 €

2010

1 390 €

2011

665 €

RED BORDEAUX

FIRST GROWTHS CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION

Château Haut-Brion is in the region of Pessac Léognan and the only wine estate outside of Médoc to be included in the 1855 Classification. Due to differences in the soil, this makes their wines very unique compared to the other first growths. Their land also has the longest history of vines growing and is considered to be the oldest estate in Bordeaux. They are a very innovative estate that embraces new technologies to continually produce consistent and outstanding wine.

1982

On request

1988

497 €

1996

538 €

1999

504 €

2000

805 €

2002

462 €

2003

511 €

2009

931 €

2010

924 €

2011

462 €

2012

483 €

2013

442 €

2014

2015

442 €

712 €

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX On request

1988

552 €

1996

904 €

2000

1 131 €

2002

524 €

2003

705 €

2004

545 €

2005

865 €

2008

580 €

2009

891 €

2012

538 €

2013 2014

552 €

593 €

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Château Margaux own one of the most impressive and grandest buildings amongst the Médoc Château, built in the early 19th century. They have a very talented winemaker working for them called Paul Pontallier who has been producing consistently excellent wines for the past 30 years, even in not so good vintages. A bottle of Château Margaux 1787 holds the record as the most expensive bottle of wine ever broken, insured at $225,000.

1982

RED BORDEAUX

FIRST GROWTHS CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD

Château Mouton Rothschild is a wine estate located in Pauillac in the Médoc region. During the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, this château was excluded from the 1st growth status however after a long battle; the Château was famously promoted to 1st growth in 1973, the only change to be made to the original Classification of 1855. Each year the label is designed by a famous artist of that time and with past labels having been designed by artists such as Salvadore Dali, Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon.

1982

On request

1989

593 €

1996

669 €

1997

552 €

2000

2 397 €

2005

732 €

2006

635 €

2007

552 €

2008

635 €

2009

798 €

2011

538 €

2012

545 €

2013

524 €

2014

538 €

RED BORDEAUX

TOP OF THE RIGHT BANK

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CHÂTEAU PETRUS Petrus is one of the most legendary and expensive wines in the world, yet this status is fairly recent and has been acquired only in the past 35 years or so. It was only when the Moueix family became involved in 1962 that its true potential began to be fully realised. The estate is small covering only 11,4 ha and contains 95% Merlot. The wine is extraordinarily rich, concentration and full bodied with flavours of black fruits, truffles and chocolate.

1982

On request

1996

2 940 €

2004

2 700 €

2005

4 104 €

2006

2 820 €

2008

2 940 €

2009

4 140 €

2011

2 640 €

2012

2 940 €

2013 2014

2 903 €

2 998 €

RED BORDEAUX

TOP OF THE RIGHT BANK CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC

This estate is without a doubt the leading producer in Saint-Emilion. It is classified as 1er Grand Cru Classé A, a rank that is only shared with three other estates in this region. Unusually for this region, it is made from mostly Cabernet Franc, which is normally only used in much smaller amounts by other producers. This grape variety adds herbal aromatics, lovely light freshness and a silky texture. It is one of the longest-lived Bordeaux wines being produced.

1982

On request

1990

1 197 €

1995

580 €

1996

559 €

2000

1 037 €

2001

598 €

2005

938 €

2006

621 €

2008

587 €

2009

958 €

2011

557 €

2012

490 €

2013

455 €

2015

785 €

1989

580 €

1995

442 €

1999

415 €

2003

476 €

2007

408 €

2009

504 €

2010

490 €

2011

365 €

2013

329 €

Château Angelus is one of the largest estates on the Right Bank and is considered being one of the most prestigious wines in Bordeaux. It was promoted to 1er Grand Cru Classé A (the absolute top in this AOC) in the 1996 SaintÉmilion reclassification. The wine is matured in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months. The style of Château Angelus is pure velvet and silk, with luscious spicy dark fruits and liquorice. To enjoy it best, it needs at least five years age in bottle.

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CHÂTEAU ANGELUS

RED BORDEAUX

PAUILLAC

This famous commune is situated on the Left Bank of the Gironde river around the small town of Pauillac. The top wines from here are often considered the quintessence of Bordeaux and the famous wine writer Hugh Johnson agrees in saying “If one had to single out one commune of Bordeaux to head the list, there would be no argument. It would be Pauillac.” Furthermore, it includes also 3 of the 5 First Growths from the 1855 classification, giving additional notoriety to the area. The hallmarks for Pauillac wines are power, firm structure, broad palate and depth. Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but as with all red Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also used.

ARMAILHAC

FORTS DE LATOUR

2004

70 €

2001

243 €

2010

84 €

2004

245 €

2011

60 €

2008

256 €

2012

76 €

2009

346 €

CARRUADES DE LAFITE 2006

386 €

2000

2008

405 €

2004

72 €

2010

393 €

2010

117 €

2012

388 €

2014

83 €

DUHART MILON

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GRAND PUY LACOSTE 160 €

HAUT BATAILLEY

2001

99 €

2008

67 €

2006

96 €

2009

69 €

2010

133 €

2011

49 €

2012

83 €

2012

63 €

RED BORDEAUX

PAUILLAC LYNCH BAGES 2006

169 €

PICHON BARON 2002

140 €

2008

164 €

2006

150 €

2009

210 €

2008

164 €

2010

200 €

2009

222 €

2012

129 €

2010

215 €

2014

122 €

2014

136 €

PICHON COMTESSE 2004 143 €

PONTET CANET 2002

94 €

2005

172 €

2004

106 €

2008

150 €

2010

250 €

2010

207 €

2012

93 €

2011

143 €

RED BORDEAUX

Margaux contains 1413 hectares of vineyards, making it the second largest appellation in the Haut-Médoc (after Saint-Estèphe). Also located on the Left Bank of Gironde with very thin and gravelly soils. The wines are famous for their fragrance and perfume and are considered more feminine and slender than for example the wines of Pauillac. The most famous estate in this commune is Château Margaux. Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but as with all red Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also used, the latter two are used less extensively.

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MARGAUX

RED BORDEAUX

MARGAUX MARQUIS DE TERME

PAVILLON ROUGE

2005

69 €

2000

272 €

2010

69 €

2006

243 €

2014

50 €

2008

245 €

2015

60 €

2012

253 €

PRIEURE LICHINE

RAUZAN SEGLA

2004

64 €

2000

150 €

2005

76 €

2008

83 €

2013

40 €

2014

43 €

2010 2012

164 € 98 €

2003

88 €

GISCOURS 2003

2004

108 €

2006

96 €

2009

111 €

2009

96 €

2012

70 €

2011

69 €

MALESCOT ST EXUPERY 2006 72 €

PALMER

BRANE CANTENAC

2001

292 €

2010

114 €

2009

400 €

2012

61 €

2011

280 €

2014

64 €

2012

277 €

84 €

LASCOMBES 2000

151 €

69 €

2005

122 €

RAUZAN GASSIES 2000 2008

ALTER EGO DE PALMER 2009 121 €

RIVIERA WINE BORDEAUX

93 €

2012

93 €

2013

79 €

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SAINT-ESTÈPHE Saint-Estèphe is the northernmost of the six communal appellations in Médoc. As in most of the Médoc area the soil is a mix between sand, gravel and clay in significant proportion for this commune and therefore the Cabernet struggles to ripen in some spots. This has resulted in greater plantings of Merlot which ripens a bit earlier. There are five classified growths of 1855 located within the appellation with Cos d’Estournel and Montrose being the two most famous ones. The wines tend to show a certain austerity with slightly higher acid than the other communes.

COS D’ESTOURNEL

MONTROSE 172 € 152 € 150 € 272 € 140 € 172 € 160 €

CALON SEGUR

1995 2000 2002 2005 2006 2010 2014

186 € 260 € 107 € 200 € 129 € 320 € 157 €

HAUT MARBUZET

2001

99 €

2000

77 €

2009

152 €

2001

66 €

2011

116 €

2009

87 €

2013

107 €

2012

44 €

DAME DE MONTROSE 2009 72 € 2014

51 €

ORMES DE PEZ 2010

49 €

2013

29 €

2014

31 €

PHELAN SEGUR 1999

69 €

2012

43 €

2014

46 €

2015

55 €

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2001 2004 2006 2010 2011 2012 2014

RED BORDEAUX

SAINT-JULIEN

Saint-Julien is located between the Margaux and Pauillac appellations on the Le Bank of Gironde. Stylistically the growers talk about mainly two different styles, in the southern Saint-Julien the wines tend to be more Margaux like (smooth and feminine and in the north more powerful and sturdy). As for grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon is king in this commune with Merlot and the other classic Bordeaux varietes blended in for smoothness and complexity.

26 LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1995

265 €

2002

186 €

2008

186 €

2000

157 €

2009

336 €

2002

107 €

2011

169 €

2010

122 €

2012

172 €

2012

69 €

LEOVILLE POYFERRE

LAGRANGE 2003

87 €

2005

136 €

2004

67 €

2008

103 €

2009

80 €

2010

172 €

2014

49 €

2012

81 €

LEOVILLE BARTON

TALBOT

2004

107 €

2000

112 €

2005

140 €

2010

103 €

2009

136 €

2012

73 €

2014

90 €

2014

70 €

DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU RIVIERA WINE BORDEAUX

GRUAUD LAROSE

BEYCHEVELLE 2004

107 €

1996

265 €

2005

272 €

2005

143 €

2006

186 €

2008

114 €

2008

183 €

2010

150 €

2010

286 €

2014

114 €

2011

143 €

2012

150 €

2014

169 €

RED BORDEAUX

SAINT-JULIEN BRANAIRE DUCRU

CLOS DU MARQUIS

2004

61 €

2003

77 €

2010

89 €

2010

69 €

2012

61 €

2014

63 €

2013

52 €

RED BORDEAUX

MEDOC AND HAUT MEDOC

Located on the Le Bank of Gironde, these two appellations cover approximately 60 kilometres of its length. Its southern edge borders the city of Bordeaux encompassing fifteen communes exclusive to the appellation. The soils in Haut-Médoc and Médoc are not as well draining as in the communes above and the wines are not as deep, long lived and concentrated as in the smaller more famous appellations. However, there are excellent estates producing very complex and fine wines and the most celebrated examples are La Lagune and Château Camensac. There are no estates from the 1855 classification within these two AOC but several top producers of the Cru Bourgeois classification are found here.

LA LAGUNE

SOCIANDO MALLET

1996

86 €

2000

79 €

2003

66 €

2006

55 €

2009

99 €

2009

55 €

2014

64 €

2012

38 €

CAMENSAC

POTENSAC

2005

54 €

2014

38 €

2012

37 €

2015

35 €

CITRAN

2013

32 €

2015

21 €

2014

34 €

2016

21 €

2015

37 €

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CANTEMERLE

RED BORDEAUX

PESSAC-LÉOGNAN

Pessac-Léognan is located in the northern part of the Graves region south of the city of Bordeaux. The wines are equally famous for both red and white. The red wines are made essentially of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and the whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. One of the finest First Growths is found here, Château HautBrion. To complicate things, Pessac-Léognan created its own internal appellation of Grand Cru Classé in 1959. Typical tasting terms for red wines are blackcurrant and cedar in a restrained earthy style. The white wines are often barrel fermented and show aromas of apricot and nectarine when young are more toast and honey with age.

DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER 2004

76 €

2003

86 €

2010

100 €

2008

106 €

2012

69 €

2010

169 €

2013

50 €

2012

94 €

FIEUZAL

MALARTIC LA GRAVIERE

2008

57 €

2008

106 €

2015

47 €

2010

169 €

MISSION HAUT BRION

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HAUT BAILLY

PAPE CLEMENT

1990

692 €

2003

164 €

2002

224 €

2009

210 €

2008

257 €

2012

108 €

2010

678 €

2013

93 €

2012

255 €

2013

193 €

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SAINT-EMILION Saint-Emilion is the other prestigious appellation on the Right Bank bordering Pomerol to the west. The wines are made of mainly Merlot and Cabernet Franc. As the climate here is slightly cooler, damper and the soils less well drained than on the Le Bank, Cabernet Sauvignon is struggling to achieve full ripeness here. The quality of the wines within Saint-Emilion varies quite substantially and there is an internal classification to give an indication of the best wines. The top wines are divided into two groups, Premier Grand Cru Classés A and B. There are currently 4 wines with the highest A classification: Ausone, Angelus, Cheval Blanc and Pavie.

CANON

CANON LA GAFFELIERE

2006

93 €

2001

93 €

2009

182 €

2003

96 €

2011

100 €

2005

182 €

2014

118 €

2012

86 €

TERTRE ROTEBŒUF

TROPLONG MONDOT

2006

226 €

2000

2007

197 €

2007

94 €

2011

186 €

2009

197 €

2012

194 €

2011

93 €

MONBOUSQUET

172 €

GAFFELIERE 79 €

2006

97 €

2012

79 €

2010

119 €

2015

69 €

2011

69 €

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2001

RED BORDEAUX

SAINT-EMILION FIGEAC

PAVIE

2002

138 €

2004

358 €

2003

159 €

2006

257 €

2009

279 €

2008

343 €

2012

129 €

2009

504 €

2014

150 €

2013

303 €

AUSONE

BEAU-SEJOUR BECOT

1998

698 €

2009

88 €

2001

798 €

2014

69 €

2004

587 €

2015

79 €

2009

1 395 €

2014

651 €

CLOS FOURTET 2005

182 €

2012

86 €

RED BORDEAUX

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POMEROL

Pomerol is the smallest of the fine wine appellations in Bordeaux and it is located in the Libournais region on what is called the Right Bank. The wines produced here are based predominately on Merlot with Cabernet Franc playing a supporting role. The soils have a higher content of clay than on the Left Bank which is suitable for the Merlot variety. Whilst it is now one of the most prestigious of the Bordeaux AOC, this situation is fairly new, dating to the second half of the twentieth century. The reason behind this recent success is that at the time of the 1855 classification there were no châteaux included from the Right Bank. There is no internal classification within Pomerol but the uncrowned king is Château Petrus.

2004

120 €

2005

279 €

2006

150 €

52 €

2011

133 €

31 €

2014

143 €

DE SALES 2010 2014

CONSEILLANTE

RED BORDEAUX

POMEROL CLINET

EVANGILE

2004

155 €

2000

435 €

2008

132 €

2004

142 €

2009

358 €

2012

157 €

2011

86 €

2014

157 €

EGLISE CLINET

GAZIN

2006

193 €

2005

143 €

2008

207 €

2008

112 €

2010

366 €

2009

127 €

2012

279 €

2012

106 €

LA FLEUR - PETRUS

TROTANOY

2000

329 €

1997

129 €

2009

336 €

2007

157 €

2011

204 €

2009

422 €

2012

213 €

2012

250 €

LAFLEUR

PETIT VILLAGE

2001

706 €

2002

69 €

2004

515 €

2013

69 €

2012

586 €

2014

86 €

VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAIN

LE PIN 2004

3 021 €

2008

2 752 €

2011

2 752 €

2014

2 643 €

2001 2004

200 € 172 €

2010 2012

354 € 174 €

DRY

Mostly famous for their red wines, some world class whites are made here as well. Around 7% of the yearly production in Bordeaux is dry white wine. The most famous are produced in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. These wines are

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WHITE BORDEAUX

DRY

truly great and can be compared with many of the world’s best white wines. The grape varieties used are Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and a small part of Muscadelle. The wines will have significant oak influence having both been fermented and aged in barrels. The wines are crisp, firm and elegant showing aromas of chamomile, stone fruit and citrus with hints of creamy toasty oak influence.

CARBONNIEUX BLANC

PAPE CLEMENT 2015

HAUT BRION BLANC On request

150 €

2013

40 €

2015

43 €

FIEUZAL BLANC 2014

58 €

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SAUTERNES

Sauternes is arguably the most famous region in the world for dessert wines. It is made of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes that have been affected by Botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot. This causes the grapes to become partially raisined and covered with a special mould, resulting in concentrated and distinctively flavoured wines. Only the affected grapes are used so every harvest it is necessary to make several passages in the vineyard to select only the noble rotted bunches. The wines are then fermented in oak and aged for 12-24 months. Château d’Yquem is the most famous wine from this region.

CARMES DE RIEUSSEC

RIEUSSEC

2012

24 €

2010

72 €

2013

26 €

2011

69 €

2014

61 €

SUDUIRAUT 2008

61 €

CLIMENS 2013

131 €

1995

386 €

1999

315 €

2003

322 €

2007

358 €

2008

307 €

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CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM Chateau d’Yquem is often referred to as the greatest dessert wine in the world. The estate is located on the highest hill in Sauternes and therefore benefits from the best growing conditions in the whole area. The wine is made of 80% Semillion and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Only completely botrytized grapes are harvested by a team of 150 pickers for 110 ha. The yields are extremely low, on average one vine gives one bottle of wine. The fermentation takes place in 100% new French oak, aged for 36 months.

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SAUTERNES

Prices are without Tax and are correct at the time of going to press, and for 75 cl bottles unless otherwise stated. Due to market fluctuations, prices and availability may change during the validity of this list.

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B U R G U N DY

White

Burgundy, or “Bourgogne”, is a complex wine region home to

and

some of the most expensive wines in the world. There are five

Red

wine growing areas, known as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Macônnais. Chardonnay, the world’s most famous white grape originated from Burgundy. All red wines are made from the delicate Pinot Noir. Here the vineyard classification system really comes into its own. Wines using grapes from the flattest land are classed as generic “Bourgogne”. As the slopes begin to rise, the wines are classified by their village appellation. In the middle of the slope, where the vines receive the best sunlight, the wines are classified as Premier Cru or even better Grand Cru. The heart of Burgundy is the Côte d’Or, which is split into

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the Côte de Nuits in the north and the Côte de Beaune in the south. The Côte de Nuits is known for its fuller body, longest living red wines. The most famous villages are ChambolleMusigny, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, NuitsSaint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot.

Great villages for white include

different to the Côte d’Or. Its cool

Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault

climate and special soil, called

and

These

Kimeridgian clay, give the wines

tend to be aged in oak barrels and

a crisp acidity. Unlike the Côte

are fabulously complex and rich.

d’Or, little or no oak is used here,

Famous names to remember for

creating light bodied wines with

reds here are Volnay - perfumed,

aromas of citrus fruit, green apples

elegant with soft strawberry fruit

and minerals. Further south in

and tannins, and Pommard - the

Beaujolais, the grape Gamay is used

“Pomerol of Burgundy”, offering

to make easy-drinking, juicy and

more structure and body.

fruity red wines.

Puligny-Montrachet.

Chablis is the most northern wine area of Burgundy, creating wines

which are quite

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white

only

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BURGUNDY

WHITE & RED RARETIES The past three vintages in Burgundy have been cursed with extremely small yields. This has made it even more difficult than before to secure sufficient quantities from top quality producers of limited size.Therefore this year’s wine list doesn’t contain prices of these producers but prices and availability will be supplied swiftly upon request. Examples of such estates are: Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Romanée Conti, Domaine Comte Lafon, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Meo Camuzet, Domaine Sauzet, Domaine Ramonet, Domaine de Vogüé and many more.

DROUHIN Drouhin are famous for their wines from the Clos de Mouches Vineyards. In 1973, the Beaune Clos des Mouches ranked five in the famous Judgement of Paris wine competition between ten French and Californian red wines. Drouhin has an organic and biodynamic approach to winemaking, with all wines post the 2009 vintage officially certified organic. Today more than half of Drouhin’s wines are made with estate grown grapes and that control keeps Drouhin among Burgundy’s finest producers.

WHITE WINE Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu................................... Chablis 1er Cru Sécher.....................................................

2015/16 2015/16

24 € 24 €

Pouilly-Fuissé.......................................................................

2017

19 €

Meursault 1er Cru Charmes..........................................

2015/16

70 €

Puligny-Montrachet 1 Cru Clos de la Garenne

2015/16

74 €

2017

43 €

Pommard................................................................................ Nuits Saint-Georges.........................................................

2015

43 €

Chambolle ............................................................................

2015/16

47 €

Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetiers....................

2015/16

93 €

Vosne Romanée..................................................................

2014/15

51 €

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RED WINE

BURGUNDY

WHITE & RED OLIVIER LEFLAIVE The Leflaive family have been rooted in Burgundy since 1717 but in 1984, Olivier Leflaive launched his own line of wines. Oliver began as a small négociant, buying grapes from selected growers and making the wine himself. Since 2010, he owns several parcels of land in the famous villages of Puligny, Chassagne and Meursault. He quickly established a reputation for producing high quality wines that express the personality of the vineyard.

WHITE WINE Les Sétilles Bourgogne ...................................................

2016

18 €

Chablis 1 Cru Fourchaume .......................................

2016

30 €

Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir .......................................

2015

59 €

Meursault 1 Cru Charmes .........................................

2015

77 €

Puligny Montrachet ........................................................

2016

64 €

Puligny Montrachet 1 Cru Champ Gain .............

2013

71 €

Batard Montrachet Grand Cru ..................................

2013/14

330 €

Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru...............................

2012/13

145 €

Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles...................................

2012/13

50 €

Pommard ...............................................................................

2012/13

47 €

Pommard 1er Cru Epenots ...........................................

2015

69 €

RED WINE

JEAN-MARC BOILLOT Jean-Marc Boillot has solid Burgundy credentials, grandson of Etienne Sauzet and left the family Domaine to be winemaker for Oliver Leflaive. During this period, he started making wines under his own name. His Grandfather Etienne Sauzet was impressed, he bequest half his exceptional vineyard area to Jean-Marc. Inheriting some of the best vineyards in Puligny. He produces both red and whites of the highest quality.

WHITE WINE 2017 20 €

Puligny Montrachet 1 Cru Les Referts.................

2016/17

63 €

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet ..........

2016/17

65 €

Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes ....................................

2015/16

43 €

Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures.............................................

2015/16

55 €

Pommard 1 Cru Les Rugiens.....................................

2015/16

70 €

RED WINE

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Macon Chardonnay Le Berceau.................................

BURGUNDY

WHITE & RED BOUCHARD PÉRE ET FILS Bouchard Père et Fils was founded in 1971 and is one of the oldest producers and vineyard owners in Burgundy. With 130 hectares of vines across many of the most prestigious appellations, they are the largest land owner in the Côte d’Or. This is where you find the most famous villages, growing only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Some of their old underground cellars in Beaune date back to the 15th century, where some of the walls are as thick as seven meters and extend for an impressive four kilometers, ensuring the best possible ageing conditions for their great wines.

WHITE WINE Meursault .............................................................................

2015

37 €

Puligny ....................................................................................

2016 41 €

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain

2015 69 €

Chassagne Montrachet 1 Cru Morgeot .............. er

2015 70 €

Meursault 1er Cru Les Gouttes d’Or .......................

2015/16

58 €

Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru ..............................

2015

128 €

Montrachet Grand Cru ..................................................

2015

474 €

Côte de Beaune Villages ...............................................

2015

17 €

Volnay 1 Cru Caillerets ...............................................

2015

58 €

Gevrey Chambertin .........................................................

2015

37 €

RED WINE er

2015

36 €

2015

150 €

Chamber n Clos de Bèze Grand Cru .......................

2016

228 €

Echezeaux Grand Cru .....................................................

2016

188 €

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Nuits Saint Georges ......................................................... Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru ........................................

BURGUNDY

WHITE & RED VINCENT GIRARDIN

Vincent concentrates on the lesser-known appellations of the Côte de Beaune, which offer spectacular bargains, but in the past few years has added a stunning array of Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines from the most famous appellations in the Côte d’Or. The Domaine is committed to biodynamic agriculture and working as naturally as possible. The work on the vines is carried out with the greatest care and respect for the environment and nature. In the winery he has abandoned all winemaking additives and only uses sulphur dioxide (the gas which is used to preserve wine.)

WHITE WINE Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux

2015/16

25 €

Chassagne Montrachet 1 Cru Morgeot ..............

2016

65 €

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Combettes .........

2015/16

115 €

Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières ................................

2016

97 €

Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru ............................

2013/14

350 €

Batard Montrachet Grand Cru ..................................

2015/16

361 €

Volnay Vieilles Vignes .....................................................

2014/15

39 €

Pommard 1 Cru Les Grands Epenots ...................

2014/15

76 €

RED WINE er

LOUIS JADOT Louis Jadot was founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. They own 280 acres of the most prestigious Premier and Grand Cru plots in the heart of Burgundy, the Côte d’Or. The aim of the winemaker is to express the subtle differences between terroirs that are the essence of Burgundy. They farm their vineyards sustainably and handpick all of the fruit to ensure the highest possible quality. In the winery, they take the lightest possible hand with a restrained use of oak maturation to allow the fruit flavours to shine through.

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WHITE WINE Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Referts ................

2015

69 €

Chassagne Montrachet 1 Cru Morgeot Chapelle .....

2014/15

65 €

2012/13

98 €

2012/13

72 €

2013

123 €

2013

53 €

RED WINE Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts ........... Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots ............. Gevrey Chamberin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques ....... Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre ...................................

BURGUNDY

WHITE

DAVID MORET David Moret is a small negociant in Beaune producing exclusively white wines. Having an early passion for wine he studied wine making and oenology but as his family didn’t have any vines to passion, he had to start his career by selling winery equipment instead. Not giving up on his dream of producing his own wines he finally purchased his first barrel in 1990 to start making wine in his micro cellar in Beaune. We discovered his wines very recently and were indeed very impressed by purity, personality ripeness and elegance. Lovely wines offering excellent value.

WHITE WINE Rully .........................................................................................

2017

22 €

Chassagne Montrachet Vielles Vignes ...................

2017

42 €

Meursault Les Narvaux ..................................................

2016

47 €

Puligny ....................................................................................

2017

48 €

Meursault 1 Cru Les Genevrières ..........................

2017

72 €

BILLAUD SIMON - CHABLIS

Billaud Simon is a family-run domain that produces elegant typical Chablis. They built a state-of-the-art winery and filled it with the most modern equipment and technology. Combined with decades of family know-how and great vineyard sites, they have the winning combination to make consistently good wines. The majority of their wines see very little or no oak at all, giving a very crisp and pure style of Chablis. They are delicious when young, and even more beautiful with age.

WHITE WINE 2017

23 €

Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre .......................

2017

38 €

Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru ........................................

2017

68 €

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Chablis Tête d’Or ..............................................................

BURGUNDY

WHITE

WILLIAM FEVRE - CHABLIS

William Fevre has become one of the biggest land owners in Chablis with 51 hectares of prestigious vineyards. They have set the benchmark for Chablis, the appellation known for its fresh, elegant and mineral white wines made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Many wines from Chablis are not kept in oak, but Premier Cru and the Grand Cru they put a proportion of the wines in old wood barrels to add extra complexity and texture. Since being purchased by the Henriot Champagne company they have seen considerable investment which has successfully improved the quality of their wines.

WHITE WINE Chablis....................................................................................

2017

19 €

Chablis 1 Cru Les Lys...................................................

2015/16

29 €

Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume.........................................

2015 36 €

Chablis Bougros Grand Cru.........................................

2016 53 €

CHRISTIAN MOREAU - CHABLIS A small but remarkable estate in Chablis. They own some of the best vineyard sites in the whole area with very old vines, therefore it is no surprise they are able to produce consistently superb wines. The Moreau family have lived in the heart of Chablis since 1814 and continue a tradition of six generations of winemakers. Today Christian Moreau, along with his son Fabien (back from a winemaking stint in New Zealand) produce vibrant and mineral wines. Ideal as an aperitif or to complement fish dishes.

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WHITE WINE Chablis 1er Cru ....................................................................

2017

26 €

Chablis Clos des Hospices Grand Cru ....................

2017

54 €

BEAUJOLAIS

MARCEL LAPIERRE A Beaujolais winemaker of now legendary status, Marcel Lapierre is credited with spearheading the natural wine movement in the 1980s, together with a group of local vignerons known as the ‘gang of four’. Marcel sadly passed away in 2010, but his son Mathieu and daughter Camille continue to adhere to their father’s strict winemaking methods and have now also introduced biodynamic vineyard practices.

Morgon ..................................................................................

2018

23 €

DOMAINE LABRUYÈRE Domaine Labruyère is one of the oldest wineries in Moulin-à-Vent, dating from the 1850s. Wines from this appellation are known to be some of the most complex in Beaujolais, thanks in no small part to the granite slopes and pink sandy soils. Labruyère’s wines are no exception, and have the ability to age longer than most other Gamay-based wines from the region.

2015

32 €

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Clos du Moulins, Moulin á Vent .................................

R H Ô N E VA L L E Y

Châteauneuf du Pape

Despite the fact that the Rhône Valley produces some of the

Côte-Rôtie

yachting industry. The Rhône is one of the great wine rivers of

Côtes du Rhône

through France to become the central feature of the Rhône

Gigondas

best wines in the world, this region tends to be forgotten in the the world, beginning its life in Switzerland and making its way wine region lying between Lyon and Avignon. Though the Rhône is thought of as one wine region, it falls into two parts - the Northern and Southern Rhône. Each has a different climate and

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grows different grape varieties.

THE NORTHERN RHÔNE The Northern Rhône is a land of steep slopes carved into granite hillsides and planted with the grape variety Syrah (also known as Shiraz). The wines are dark, firm and full- bodied with black fruit and spicy notes. The top villages here are Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage. In the North is the region of Condrieu and the tiny vineyards of Château Grillet, where they grow the grape Viognier to create lovely so wines with floral and peachy aromas. In Hermitage, one can also find some stunning wines with long ageing potential made from Marsanne and Roussanne.

THE SOUTHERN RHÔNE

In the South, the steep slopes open out to flatter land which are baking hot in the summer. Wines here are made from a blend of different grapes and are much softer with red fruit flavours. Popular grapes are Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Carignan but there are many more allowed. The village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape produces the

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best wines, though Gigondas and Vacqueras are also very good.

RHÔNE VALLEY

GUIGAL Guigal are famous in the Northern Rhône, particularly for their Côte-Rotie. Guigal makes single vineyard wines known as La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque, often nicknamed the “LaLa” wines which are highly demanded. Côte-Rôtie is dominated by grape Syrah, alongside a small addition of Viognier to give it a slight perfumed and floral aroma. Guigal was also key in resurrecting the region of Condrieu which was close to disappearing, where they make rich, full-bodied wines made from 100% Viognier with aromas of apricots and violets.

RED WINE

Côtes du Rhône..................................................................

2014/15

10 €

Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde.........................................

2015

50 €

Gigondas................................................................................

2014

21 €

Crozes-Hermitage............................................................

2014/15

20 €

Hermitage.............................................................................

2012

49 €

Côte-Rôtie La Landonne................................................

2009

518 €

Côte-Rôtie La Landonne................................................

2010

538 €

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline....................................................

1999

705 €

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline....................................................

2003

621 €

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline....................................................

2010

538 €

Côte-Rôtie La Mouline....................................................

2012

322 €

Côte-Rôtie La Turque......................................................

2003

621 €

Côte-Rôtie La Turque......................................................

2010

538 €

Côte-Rôtie La Turque......................................................

2011

300 €

Côte-Rôtie La Turque......................................................

2012

322 €

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WHITE WINE

Condrieu Doriane..............................................................

2016

79 €

Condrieu................................................................................

2017

43 €

Ermitage Ex Voto...............................................................

2012

193 €

RHÔNE VALLEY

VIEUX TELEGRAPHE - CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE A wine estate based in the Southern Rhône in Châteauneuf-duPape. The name Vieux Télégraphe comes from an old telegraph station that stood on the same hill before the winery was established. The top wine, the Vieux Télégraphe, is made of a typical blend with Grenache accounting for two thirds and the rest made up with Syrah and Mourvèdre. The average age of the vines is 60 years and the wines are rustic, earthy and complex. RED WINE

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2007

89 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2011

61 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2012

64 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2015

72 €

2015

69 €

WHITE WINE

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

CLOS DES PAPES - CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Famous wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, made by the extraordinary winemaker Paul Avril. Grapes are sourced from 20 different plots of land, from low-yielding vines to give the best concentrated flavours. They never use new oak, resulting in elegant but powerful wines. Production is kept very low at only 1000 cases per vintage making some of the better vintages sometimes difficult to find. To find the true character of these wines, they are best drunk with a little age and can even last for decades. The 2005 vintage won the best red wine in the world in the Wine Spectator’s yearly competition.

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2011

79 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2014

76 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2015

107 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2016

109 €

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RED WINE

RHÔNE VALLEY

BEAUCASTEL - CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Beaucastel are one of the largest estates in the Châteauneuf-duPape region. In this region, there are 13 grape varieties (8 red and 5 white) and Château de Beaucastel is the only estate to have all varieties planted and make wine from them. They use a large portion of Mourvèdre in their reds, which is unusual for these wines. The wines are big, structured and velvety. In addition to the reds, Beaucastel produces two different whites, including the rare 100% Roussanne “Vielles Vignes” made from very old vines.

RED WINE

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2000

100 €

Châteauneuf du Pape......................................................

2016

83 €

Hommage à Jacques Perrin..........................................

2012

422 €

Hommage à Jacques Perrin..........................................

2015

455 €

RHÔNE VALLEY

OTHER WHITE NORTHERN RHÔNE Condrieu La Combe de Malleval, S. Ogier.............

2016

43 €

Condrieu La Petite Côte, Y. Cuilleron......................

2017

38 €

Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire, G. Vernay..

2017

73 €

Condrieu Coteau de Vernon, G. Vernay.................

2017

117 €

Hermitage Blanc, J-L. Chave........................................

2015

286 €

Côtes du Rhône Blanc de Viognier Grand Veneur

2017/18

11 €

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Grand Veneur...........

2017/18

36 €

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Janasse.........................

2016/17

40 €

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SOUTHERN RHÔNE

OTHER RED CORNAS Tardieu Laurent Coteaux...............................................

2015

43 €

Tardieu Laurent Vieilles Vignes...................................

2014

61 €

Domaine de Tunnel Vin Noir........................................

2017

52 €

Vires Cuilleron....................................................................

2013/14

72 €

RHÔNE VALLEY

OTHER RED

CÔTES DU RHÔNE Tardieu Laurent Guy Louis............................................

2014/15

26 €

La Janasse..............................................................................

2016/17

15 €

Mont Redon..........................................................................

2016/17

12 €

Grand Veneur, Les Champauvins...............................

2015

17 €

Alain Jaumes, Les Terrasses de Montmirail..........

2015

17 €

Domaine Perrin, Le Clos des Tourelles....................

2015

55 €

GIGONDAS

CRÔZES-HERMITAGE Graillot....................................................................................

2016

29 €

David Reynaud, Les Croix Vieilles Vignes..............

2015

31 €

Domaine du Colombier...................................................

2016/17

23 €

Domaine du Colombier, Cuvée Gaby.......................

2015/16

31 €

Hermitage Domaine Delas Les Bessards...............

2015

162 €

Hermitage J-L. Chave......................................................

2004

315 €

Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet................................

2005

172 €

Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet................................

2010

215 €

Grand Veneur, Le Miocène............................................

2016

26 €

Grand Veneur, Les Origines..........................................

2016

37 €

Grand Veneur, Vieilles Vignes......................................

2016

60 €

Usséglio Pierre....................................................................

2016

35 €

Usséglio Pierre, Cuvée de mon Aïeul.......................

2014/15

75 €

HERMITAGE

Usséglio Pierre, Réserve des Deux Frères............

2015

112 €

Le Clos du Caillou..............................................................

2012/14

100 €

2016

179 €

CÔTE-RÔTIE Domaine Rostaing Côte Blonde................................. Domaine Rostaing La Landonne.................................

2016

143 €

Tardieu Laurent...................................................................

2014/15

73 €

Delas La Landonne............................................................

2014/15

150 €

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CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

SOUTHERN FRANCE With more than 300 days of sun per year and mild winters, Provence

Bandol

benefits from a lovely Mediterranean climate that is perfect for growing grapes. Here they are most famous for their pale pink Provence rosé, but

Herault

there are also great red and whites found here. With its delicate colour,

Bellet

a hot summer’s day and a must-have wine for a yacht. Rosé here is usually

Provence Vin de Pays du Var

wonderful freshness and light fruity flavour, it really is the perfect drink on made from a blend of grape varieties including Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Grenache. Domaine Ott is the most famous producer in the region, however recently there has been a renaissance in high-quality rosé so there are many other excellent producers to choose from including Château d’Esclans and Château Gassier. There is a lot of innovation happening here with winemakers experimenting with the use of oak, organic farming and

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biodynamics.

CÔTES DE

PROVENCE BARBEYROLLES

CHÂTEAU GASSIER

2018

22 €

CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS Château d’Esclans was founded by Sacha Lichine in 2006 and the importance this estate has had for the whole region of Provence and for the reputation of its rosé wine should not be underestimated. With the launch of ultra-premium rosé, it's made in a Burgundian way (with oak fermentation and oak ageing) and the extreme focus on quality and with high prices has created a phenomenon in the area. According to Andrew Jefford, “This is the best chance pink wine ever had”.

WHISPERING ANGEL

Rosé

2018

CUVEE 946

15 €

ROCK ANGEL

Rosé

2018

The Gassier family bought Château Gassier and its 40 hectares at the foot of Saint – Victoire in 1982. In 2004, the Gassier and the group Advini decided to join forces and run the estate together. This merger gave access to investments that has increased the quality of the wines even further. Both rosés are very elegant, showing excellent fruit and aromatics. The 946 has received some oak ageing, giving a creamier richer mouthfeel and an ever so slight spiciness. Beautifully integrated oak which can be difficult to achieve in a rosé. Lovely wines!

Rosé

2017/18

27 €

LE PAS DU MOINE

20 €

Rosé

2018

15 €

LES CLANS

Rosé

2017/18

36 €

2017/18

77 €

CHÂTEAU LES CROSTES

GARRUS

Rosé

2018

15 €

SOUTHERN FRANCE

Rosé

RIVIERA WINE

PÉTALE DE ROSE

CÔTES DE

PROVENCE VALLOMBROSA (LADOUCETTE) Rosé

2017/18

CHÂTEAU MINUTY 27 €

CHÂTEAU LÉOUBE An impeccable and beautiful estate run by Romain Ott produces wines with purity, focus and finesse. The two Rosés are some of the most delicate and elegant in the area and the estate is certified organic. Romain is against the fashion of very protective wine making when no oxygen is allowed in contact with the wine. Instead he wants to produce wines that also can been joyed a few years after harvest as well as being beautiful and crisp early on too.

Château Minuty is located only 10 minutes from the town of Saint Tropez and is owned by the Matton-Farnet family who has been wine producers in Provence for three centuries. It is considered one of the top estates in the area and in 1955 it was classified as Grand Cru of Provence together with 23 other estates. They make four different quality ranges and the Or series contains the flagship wine for each colour. The Rosé Or is one of the finest rosés from Provence and is made of 50 years old Grenache vines, giving great complexity and depth to the wine.

“M “

White Red

2017/18 2016/17

12 € 12 €

Rosé

2017/18

12 €

White

2018

15 €

Red

2016

15 €

Rosé

2018

15 €

CHÂTEAU LÉOUBE

Rosé

2018

16 €

LE SECRET DE LÉOUBE

Rosé

2018

BLANC ET OR

22 €

LA LONDE

Rosé

2018 2013/14

22 €

ROUGE ET OR

30 €

COLLECTOR

Red

White 2017/18 Red

2016/17

22 €

ROSE ET OR

33 €

Rosé

2017/18

22 €

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PRESTIGE

L’ A B U S D ’ A L C O O L E S T D A N G E R E U X P O U R L A S A N T É , À C O N S O M M E R A V E C M O D É R A T I O N

CÔTES DE

PROVENCE CHÂTEAU ROUBINE

DOMAINE OTT

Red

2015/16

15 €

Rosé

2017/18

15 €

White

2017/18

15 €

COMMANDERIE DE PEYRASSOL Founded in the 13th century by the Knights Templar, the Commanderie de Peyrassol covers an area of some 850 hectares dotted with oaks and olive groves, with 93 hectares dedicated to growing grapes. Since 2003 Alban Cacaret has managed the Commanderie de Peyrassol alongside his uncle, Philippe Austruy, who has owned the estate since 2001. Together they have restored the domaine to its former glory and have made Peyrassol one of the most respected vineyards in Provence.

Domaines Ott was created in 1912 by a young man called Marcel Ott from Alsace. Not only skilful in wine making but also in commercial strategies. Early on he realized the importance of showcasing his wines in the finest restaurants in the region and from there stems the fabulous reputation of Domaine Ott. It is now owned by Roederer and impressive investments have been made in terms of research and improvements in the vineyards resulting in an outstanding wine quality.

CLOS MIREILLE

White 2018 22 € Rosé 2018 22 € CHÂTEAU DE SELLE

Red Rosé

White 2017/18 28 € Rosé 2018 28 € CHATEAU DE PEYRASSOL

White 2018 16.5 € Rosé 2018 16.5 €

22 € 22 €

FONT DU BROC Rosé

2017/18

18 €

Red

2015/16

29 €

White

2016/17

20 €

CLOS BEYLESSE Rosé

2017/18

16 €

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CLOS PEYRASSOL

2016/17 2018

CÔTES DE

PROVENCE DOMAINE RICHEAUME

HERMITAGE SAINT-MARTIN

The Domaine Richeaume is located at the foot of the Saint-Victoire Mountain which is considered one of the best areas in Côtes de Provence thanks to the cooling influence created by the mountain. It is owned and run by the Hoech family with the father and son having made wine here for a combined 40 years. Whilst the rest of the region are surfing on the wave of rosé (which represents near 90% of the production in Côtes de Provence), the Hoechs see red. “Personally, I would prefer not to make rosé at all” says Sylvain Hoech who currently runs the estate. But as some of his client’s requests it, he makes around 5% every year. Le Columelle is the top wine of the estate which the best of both New World and Old World styled wines (Hoech have vinified in California too) - juicy, ripe concentrated fruit balanced by freshness, a slight herbal earthiness and phenomenal use of oak. This is the perfect wine to suggest to charter guests when they are after something local and they don’t have a specific producer in mind. In our opinion, this wine is the Sassicaia of Provence!

IKON

Rosé

2018

23 €

SAINT-ANDRÉ DE FIGUIÈRE

Rosé TRADITION

Red

2016/17

20 €

COLUMELLE

Red

2017/18

10 €

PREMIÈRE DE FIGUIÈRE

Rosé

2018

12 €

CONFIDENTIELLE

2016

32 €

Rosé

2017/18

19 €

SOUTHERN FRANCE

CUVÉE MAGALIE

RIVIERA WINE

Saint-André de Figuière is a family owned estate with impeccable reputation run by Alan Combard and his children. Alan is born in Provence but before he settled down is the region, he made wine in Chablis for more than 20 years. Perhaps that explains the elegance, purity and minerality of both the white and the top rosé wines. The red wines expose a typicity of Provence in form of crunchy red and black fruit, sage/bay leaf notes with excellent fruit concentration.

CÔTES DE

PROVENCE

CHÂTEAU MIRAVAL

MAS DE CADENET

Planted at 350 meters of altitude in protective terraces allows the vines to enjoy warm, sunny days and cool nights, bringing freshness and balance to the wines. Partnered up with the Family Perrin, one of the leading French wine producing families. This teaming up has helped with the winemaking, viticulture and introduction of the latest up to date equipment. This combined with an attention to detail at every stage has resulted in high scores from the wine critics. This estate is also well known for its rather famous owners, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. In light of recent events you may well be seeing it in an estate agents window soon!

For five generations the Negrel family have been tending to their vineyards located near Saint-Victoire. Mr. Guy Negrel says that he has spent his life trying to improve both the reputation and quality of the Rosé category and with his Negrel Cadenet Rosé you clearly see the fruit of his labor - absolutely stunning. They also produce one of the top reds in the regions in form of Bicentenaire from 50-yearold vines.

MAS DE CADENET

Rosé

2018

11 €

MAS NEGREL CADENET

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Red

White

2016/17

18 €

2014/15

15 €

Rosé

2017/18

18 €

White 2016/17

20 €

Red

2015

18 €

Rosé

2018 15 €

TOUR DE L’EVÊQUE

“R”

PÉTALE DE ROSE

Rosé

2017/18

RIMAURESQ

18 €

Red

2016/17

22 €

Rosé

2017/18

19 €

BANDOL

BASTIDE BLANCHE Rosé

2018

DOMAINE DE TERREBRUNE 18 €

DOMAINES OTT ROMASSAN 2014/15

25 €

Rosé

2018

22 €

2016/17

18 €

Red

2015/16

22 €

Rosé

2017/18

19 €

PIBARNON Red

2015/16

25 €

Rosé

2017/18

20 €

White

2017/18

21 €

BELLET The Barons of Bellet established this great property on the hills surrounding Nice, also giving their name to the Bellet appellation – one of the oldest AOCs in France. With the Mediterranean on one side and the foothills of the Alps on the other, the altitude and the winds (both from the sea and the mountains) offer optimum temperatures for producing extremely elegant wines.

CHÂTEAU DE BELLET

2017/18

26 €

White 2017/18

32 €

BARON G

Rosé

32 €

White

2017

24 €

Rosé

2017

23 €

Red

2017

21 €

White

2017

18 €

Rosé

2018

17 €

CLOS SAINT-VINCENT Red

2017/18

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Red

White

LOIRE

Pouilly-Fumé Sancerre

Loire is a very exciting region where white, red, dry, sweet and sparkling wines are produced. Some of the wines from Loire are world famous and some are the best kept secrets in the world of wine.

RIVIERA WINE LOIRE

Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are familiar names to most wine lovers. Made from the grape variety Sauvignon Blanc, these white wines are crisp and refreshing with aromas of gooseberries, lime and minerals. Though Pouilly-Fumé can only produce white wine, the Sancerre region also produces light reds and rosés made with the Pinot Noir grape. Typically, these wines are best drunk young and not made for ageing. Further west in Touraine, there is another white wine producing appellation called Vouvray, using the grape Chenin Blanc, which makes fantastic wines with great ageing potential.

LOIRE

DIDIER DAGUENEAU Didier Dagueneau used to be known as the “wild man of Pouilly”, not only for his exuberant personality but also for his radical ideas. His dedication to show the world what the Sauvignon Blanc grape was capable of made him cut the yields by 50%, receiving biodynamic certification in 1993, and pay relentless attention to all other production aspects. Tragically enough he died in an accident in 2008 and the production of his legendary wines is today overseen by his son Louis – Benjamin who continues with the same dedication.

Pur Sang .......................................................Pouilly Fumé

2015/16

105 €

Silex Pouilly .................................................Pouilly Fumé

2015/16

148 €

Buisson Renard ..........................................Pouilly Fumé

2015/16

Buisson Renard, Silex, Pur Sang ..........Pouilly Fumé Older vintages

110 € On request

DE LADOUCETTE This is the largest and arguably the most famous Pouilly-Fumé estate around. It has been in the hands of the Comte Lafond and Ladoucette families since 1787 when the Comte Lafond purchased the estate from the illegitimate daughter of the French king, Louis XV. They make several high-quality wines but it’s the Baron de L that is the most prominent in the yachting industry; a very fine, elegant crisp wine with true minerality and complexity.

Baron de L ...................................................Pouilly Fumé

2016

53 €

Comte Lafond de Ladoucette ................. Sancerre.

2017

21 €

Grande Cuvée Comte Lafond ................ Sancerre.

2016/17

26 €

De Ladoucette ...........................................Pouilly Fumé

2016/17

22 €

For 10 generations, the Bourgeois family has devoted its passion and values to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir to craft wines of unique expression. Rooted in the village of Chavignol, on the greatest terroirs of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, they work on a mosaic of many vine plots. Each plot is isolated and worked in respect of its origin to reveal, in the most precise and true way, the expression of its terroir - either Kimmerigdian marls, Flint or Limestone Clay soils. The wines are elegant, complex and show true sense of place.

D’Antan................................................................. Sancerre

2016

29 €

Grande Reserve ................................................Sancerre

2016

15 €

Etienne Henri .....................................................Sancerre

2014

30 €

RIVIERA WINE LOIRE

HENRI BOURGEOIS

LOIRE

VACHERON The Vacheron family have been influential in the Sancerre since the turn of the century, producing both white and red wines using organic and biodynamic farming methods. Their white Sancerre, made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes is vibrant with zesty gooseberry flavours and a long, elegant, mineral finish. They are also well known for their red Sancerre made from Pinot Noir, which are light bodied and delicately perfumed with red berry aromas.

Domaine Vacheron ..........................................................

2017

19 €

Domaine Vacheron ..................................Les Romains

2017

31 €

Domaine Vacheron ..........................................Paradis

2017

31 €

CHÂTEAU DE TRACY - POUILLY-FUMÉ This historic estate traces its roots back to 1396. It is currently owned by the Comte d’Estutt d’Assy. His ancestors came here from Scotland the 15th century to help future King Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years War. But is not only their history that is deep and complex, this quality is found in all their wines and especially the top cuvées which are like dense liquid stone. Since some years back the renowned consultant wine maker and Professor of Oenology, Denis Dubourdieu is consulting here and his influence has made the wines even more aromatic and pure.

Château de Tracy ..............................................................

2016/17

19 €

Haute Densité ....................................................................

2015/16

40 €

101 Rangs .............................................................................

2015/16

59 €

Terres Blanches ........................................................ Sancerre

2017

19 €

Sauvage .............................................................. Sancerre

2017

32 €

Indigène .................................................... Pouilly-Fumé

2017

32 €

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Pascal Jolivet is a very dynamic and avant-garde producer in the Loire Valley. He started making his Grand Vins du Val de Loire in 1982, later established his own Maison in 1987. Today the vineyard covers 28 ha in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. To keep up with demand for some of their entry level wines, they also purchase fruit from long-term contract growers. The range of wines is extremely extensive with two of the most exclusive ones: "Exception" - made of very ripe grapes from three top sites in Sancerre like Mont Damné and Clos du Roy, and "Sauvage" - more racy and mineral in style and shows a fine linear structure.

LOIRE

PASCAL JOLIVET

ALSACE

In eastern France lies a small wine region nestled between the protective

Pinot Gris Gewürtztraminer Riesling

Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River along the border of Germany. The long dry summers are perfect for growing the white aromatic grape varieties Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat. Wines are bottled in the slim Alsatian flutes and the grape variety are written on the label. The Rieslings are normally dry, un-oaked with very pure fruit flavours and the grape are richer often with some sweetness. The term “Grand Cru” means the grapes have come from a superior vineyard site. You may see also here “Séléction de Grains Noble” - made from grapes affected by noble rot, always be sweet and “Vendage Tardive” - using late harvest grapes, giving a medium sweet wine. Both are excellent

RIVIERA WINE ALSACE

matches with Foie Gras.

ALSACE

ZIND HUMBRECHT This Domaine has vines in 4 Grands Crus areas and 6 individual single vineyard sites spread out over the geological patchwork of the Alsatian wine region. Using the different sites, the expression of terroir is reinforced by cultivating organically and according to biodynamic principles, they have been certified since 2002. Winegrowers from Father to Son since 1620 it is currently being run by Olivier Humbrecht while their Ardennes workhorse Nikita takes care of ploughing the soils!

Gewürztraminer Hengst ........................Grand Cru

2017

57 €

Riesling ....................................................Clos Hanserer

2017

44 €

TRIMBACH Established in 1626 the Trimbach house is one of the eldest in the region and is currently run by the 12th generation of the family. They have full control over all aspects of wine making from planting to bottling resulting a severe quality control. In terms of style, Trimbach is famous for a more restrained and steely style than other generous and round. Or as Hubert Trimbach puts it in his own words; “Concentrated not heavy; fruity, not sweet; bracing rather than fat; polite rather than voluptuous". The most legendary of their wines is Clos Saint Hune, a small single vineyard that has been in the family for over 200 years. It is widely regarded as one of the top Rieslings of the world.

Riesling .....................................Cuvée Frédéric Émile 2011

54 €

2013

On request

Clos Sainte-Hune ..............................................................

WEINBACH

Riesling ................................Cuvée Sainte Catherine

2017/18

46 €

Pinot Gris ...........................Cuvée Sainte Catherine

2017/18

32 €

Gewürztraminer .............................Cuvée Laurence

2017/18

32 €

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Domaine Weinbach was founded by the Capucin monks in 1612. The main house is still surrounded by the original 9th Century monastic vineyard, the Clos du Capucin and all of the estate’s wines are still labelled with this name. In 1898 the estate was purchased by the Faller family in which hands it still remains. The vineyards are farmed organically and only estate grown fruit are used in order to have total control over the quality. The wines are complex, sophisticated and shows excellent depth and typicity. A real gem of Alsace!

I TA LY

Piedmont

Italy is the largest producer of wines in the world, producing five

Tuscany

grape varieties, making Italy a truly unique wine country with wines

Veneto

billion litres annually. They have over 1000 of their own indigenous often named after the place they come from. In Piedmont one has the great wines of Barolo and Barbaresco made from the Nebbiolo grape. Moving east to Veneto one can find Amarone della Valpolicella, luxurious silky and full-bodied reds made with mostly Corvina. Chianti and Brunello are famous in Tuscany, made from the Sangiovese grape. There has also been a rise in “Super Tuscans”, highly demanded wines which don’t use traditional grapes but instead use the Bordeaux

R I V I E R A W I N E I TA LY

grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

ITALIAN RED

PIEDMONT ALESSANDRIA Barbera d’Alba Vittoria ................................. Barbera

2016

16 €

Barolo................................................................. Nebbiolo

2014

42 €

Dolce o d’Alba ..................................................Dolcetto

2016

13 €

ANGELO GAJA In the 17th century the Gaja family opened a tavern in Barbaresco but it was not until 1937 the first wine bearing the name Gaja appeared. Since then Angelo Gaja has been accredited with revolutionizing wine making in the region and showed the world what Barbasesco was capable of. They continue to produce some of Piedmonts finest reds along with beautiful whites, Gaja & Rey for example is arguably the best white wine in Italy.

Barbaresco ...................................................... Nebbiolo

2015

184 €

Dagromis Barolo .......................................... Nebbiolo

2014/15

79 €

Sito Moresco Langhe ....................Nebbiolo Blend

2015/16

51 €

Sori San Lorenzo Langhe .......................... Nebbiolo

2014/15

436 €

Sori Tildin Langhe ........................................ Nebbiolo

2015

454 €

Sperss Langhe ................................................ Nebbiolo

2013/14

235 €

Costa Russi ..................................................... Nebbiolo

2015

421 €

CERETTO One of the most progressive wine makers based in the heart of Piedmont. The Ceretto name is synonymous with estate-grown, carefully produced wines that express true varietal character with purity and elegance. They early developed the concept of single vineyards, especially in Barolo where their Bricco Rocche is the top wine. They also produce a lovely crisp and fragrant white of the grape Arneis called Blange. Recently Ceretto has been increasing their biodynamic cultivation although they are not part of any certification.

2012/13

50 €

Barolo Prapo ...................................................Nebbiolo

2011/12

123 €

Barolo Bricco Rocce ....................................Nebbiolo

2012/13

210 €

Barolo Brunate ...............................................Nebbiolo

2012/13

109 € R I V I E R A W I N E I TA LY

Barolo .................................................................Nebbiolo

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PIEDMONT PELISSERO Augenta ..............................................................Dolcetto

2015/16

17 €

Long Now Langhe .........................................Nebbiolo

2013

38 €

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Spinetta is winery located in the rolling hills of Piedmont in North-West Italy, owned by an innovative winemaker Giorgio Rivetti. La Spinetta literally means ‘Top of the Hill’ and refers to the location of the family’s first winery in Asti, Piedmont. Despite their modern approach to winemaking, they focus on the native grape varieties of Barbera and Nebbiolo. Their Barolo and Barbaresco, which are made from 100% Nebbiolo, are made in a very modern style that are ripe, fruity and approachable with aromas of sweet cherries, herbs and oak.

Barbera d’Asti Ca Di Pian ............................ Barbera

2014

24 €

Barbaresco Bordini ......................................Nebbiolo

2015

51 €

Barbaresco Valeriano .................................Nebbiolo

2014

107 €

Barolo Campe .................................................Nebbiolo

2012

124 €

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TUSCANY

ANGELO GAJA Brunello di Montalcino Pieve...............Sangiovese

2011

123 €

Brunello di Montalcino Rennina ........Sangiovese

2013

137 €

Ca’Marcanda Bolgheri ....................................... Blend

2012/13

117 €

Magari ....................................................................... Blend

2016

60 €

Promis Sangiovese .............................................. Blend

2015/16

42 €

CASTELLO DI AMA Chianti Classico AMA .............................Sangiovese

2016

25 €

Chian Class. Casuccia ................ .Sangiovese Blend

2011/12

131 €

Chian Class. Bellavista ............... .Sangiovese Blend

2011/12

141 €

L’ Apparita ..............................................................Merlot

2014

141 €

ANTINORI Dating back from 1835, Antinori is one of the largest wine companies in Italy. They own vineyards throughout the country but their home and main focus is in Tuscany. They are accredited with playing a large part in the Super Tuscan revolution of the 1970’s with their then top wines Tignanello and Solaia. Tignanello is mainly made of Sangiovese whilst Solaia is based on Cabernet Sauvignon both wines consistently receives very high scores from leading wine critics.

Villa Antinori .................Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah

2015

21 €

Pèppoli Chianti Classico .............................. Sangiovese

2016

20 €

Badia a Passignano Chianti Riserva Sangiovese

2010/11

42 €

Guado al Tasso ....................................................... Blend

2015

117 €

Pian delle Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

2013

59 €

Tignanello ......... Sangiovese, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc

2015/16

99 €

Tignanello ............................................................................. Other vintages Solaia .......................................................................................

2014

218 € On request

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Solaia ....................................................................................... Other vintages

On request

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TUSCANY

TENUTA DELL´ORNELLAIA Since their 1st vintage in 1985 Ornellaia is considered one of Italy’s best Bordeaux style red wines and is known as one of the “first growths” of Tuscany. It is made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a fraction of Petit Verdot. It is also home to the 100% Merlot, Masseto, voluptuous rare and highly sought after.

Le Volte .................................................................................

2016/17

27 €

Le Serre Nuove .................................................................

2014/15

57 €

Ornellaia .Cab. Sauv. & Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot.

2014

185 €

Ornellaia ............................................................................... Other vintages

On request

Masseto ................................................................................

On request

Any vintages

SASSICAIA - TENUTA SAN GUIDO Although several wines claim to be “the first Super Tuscan,” most would agree that this title belongs to Sassicaia. The owner, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, planted Cabernet Sauvignon already in 1944 on this estate which has similar soils to Bordeaux. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon the wine also contains around 15% Cabernet Franc. At first, the wine was intended for personal consumption but the 1968 vintage was released to the public to universal acclaim and is since considered one of the top wines of Italy.

Le Difese ................................. Cab.Sauv, Sangiovese

2016/17

24 €

Guidalberto ...........Cab.Sauv, Merlot, Sangiovese

2016/17

40 €

Sassicaia ...........................................Cab.Sauv & Franc

2014

186 €

Sassicaia ...........................................Cab.Sauv & Franc

2015

258 €

Sassicaia................................................................................. Other vintages

On request

This Super Tuscan only planted its first vines in 2004, yet Robert Parker described the 2010 flagship vintage as “absolutely stunning” awarding the wine 96 points. A huge achievement. The passionate owners are certainly living up to their goal of creating a “Premier Grand Cru” of Tuscany. Hand harvested grapes and the application of only the most modern wine making techniques combined with the skills of worldrenowned wine maker Michel Rolland has garnered high praise already Matching and exceeding their Super Tuscan rivals such as Sassicaia with the critics. It is surely only a matter of time that Monteverro is regarded with the same prestigious esteem as these others with consumers.

Terra di Monteverro ........................................................

2014

38 €

Monteverro .........................................................................

2014

109 €

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MONTEVERRO

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TUSCANY

CASANOVA DI NERI Despite being a relative newcomer (founded in 1971), Casanova di Neri has become one of the most-respected wineries of Montalcino. It has a fairly modern approach in terms of wine making resulting in wines with plenty of lush fruit. Their wine continuously receives high ratings from renowned critics throughout the world. In 2006 for example, the Wine Spectator named their Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2001 the world’s top wine, calling it “one of the best examples of the recent winemaking renaissance in Tuscany”.

Brunello di Montalcino ................................. Sangiovese

2014

39 €

Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese

2013

72 €

LUCE Luce della Vite is owned by Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi and the progressive Mondavi family from Napa Valley. Luce was the first wine ever created in Montalcino by blending Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. The roundness and suppleness of the Merlot combines well with the structure and elegance of Sangiovese. They also produce a traditional Brunello di Montalcino wine called Luce Brunello, made with 100% Sangiovese grapes grown around the slopes of Montalcino. Wines here must be aged for five years, with at least 2 years in barrel and display typical Tuscan character.

Luce Sangiovese ................................................................

2014

109 €

Luce Brunello di Montalcino ...............Sangiovese

2011/12

119 €

Lucente ........................................ Sangiovese, Merlot

2013/14

52 €

POLIZIANO Rosso di Montepulciano ........................Sangiovese 2015

16 €

Morellino di Scansano.............................Sangiovese 2015

17 €

Vino Nobile de Montepulciano ..........Sangiovese 2015

26 €

FRESCO BALDI 52 €

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Brun. di Montalcino Castelgiocondo.... Sangiovese 2012

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VENETO ALLEGRINI

As a wine producer in Valpolicella, the Allegrini family traces its roots back to the 16th century and are today considered to be one of the leading estates in the region. Their wines are consistently gaining high ratings from renowned critics and especially their top wines La Poja, La Grola and their Amarone, all based on the local grape variety Corvina. The Allegrini family has also played a key role in improving the production technique of Amarone, making the wines cleaner and with a greater emphasis on fruit purity.

Amarone Classico ............................ Corvina Blend 2013

88 €

Amarone Corte-Giara .................... Corvina Blend 2015

42 €

Valpolicella Ripasso ......................... Corvina Blend

2016

20 €

La Grola ................................................ Corvina Blend

2015

32 €

La Poja ................................................... Corvina Blend

2011

91 €

Amarone della Valpolicella ........................Corvina

2013/14

28 €

Valpolicella Classico .....................................Corvina

2016

12 €

Capitel dei Nicalo ............................. Corvina Blend

2016

16 €

Amarone Della Valpolicella.......... Corvina Blend

2014

40 €

LUIGI RIGHETTI

TEDESCHI

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OTHER RED ARGIOLAS - SARDINIA

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Turriga ....................................................................... Blend

2014

72 €

2015

65 €

2014

55 €

DONNA FUGATA - SICILY Mille E Una Notte.....................................Nero d’Avola SANTADI - SARDINIA Terre brune....................................................... Carignan

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WHITE ANGELO GAJA - TUSCANY Angelo Gaja made history by planting Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes on prime Barbaresco land. Gaja & Rey was the first white wine he produced, named after Angelo’s daughter Gaia and grandmother Rey. Made from 100% Chardonnay, it has been aged 8 months in barriques to give a rich nose of toast and vanilla, a full body and ripe fruit flavours. The wine Rossj-Bass is made primarily from Chardonnay with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc. Bass is Piedmontese for the Italian “basso” meaning low, a name derived from the vineyards position. He also makes an herbaceous and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc called Alteni di Brassica, a rare gem for this region.

Alteni di Brassica ...........................Sauvignon Blanc

2016/17

99 €

Gaja e Rey ..................................................Chardonnay

2016/17

221 €

Rossj Bass ..............................................................Chardonnay

2016/17

78 €

ANTINORI - UMBRIA The Antinori owned Castello Della Sala Estate lies in Umbria just a short distance away from Tuscany. Meticulous attention to detail is used throughout the winemaking process, temperature control is given particular focus in an effort to maintain the aromatic freshness of the grapes, these measures include a refrigerated conveyor belt for the grapes arriving at the winery! A blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto goes into the flagship wine Cervaro Della Sala which is then fermented and aged for 5 months in oak barrels. The toasty notes of the oak blend harmoniously with the notes of tropical and citrus fruit. First produced in 1997 Conte Della Vipera is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, a vibrant vein of acidity gives the wine excellent freshness.

2017

25 €

Cervaro della Sala ........ Sauv. Blanc, Chardonnay

2016

55 €

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Conte della Vipera........ Sauv. Blanc, Chardonnay

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WHITE JERMANN - FRIULI Since the 1970’s Silvio Jermann is the shining star of Friuli in the North East of Italy. Known for creating a new breed of big, fruity and age worthy wines. His Vintage Tunina has gained worldwide acclaim while the rest of his wines are all produced with the same care and attention assuring quality throughout.

Pinot Grigio ..........................................................................

2017

24 €

Vintage Tunina ...................................................... Blend

2016

55 €

LA SCOLCA - GAVI This estate lies in the region of Gavi di Gavi in southern Piedmont. It is made of 100% Cortese which is a delicate fragrant variety offering crisp acid, aromas of white peach, blossom and citrus. The average age of the vines is 60 years which adds to the concentration and finesse of the wines of La Scolca. The Estate is today run by Giorgio Soldati (the founder’s great-grandson) and his daughter, Chiara, who is representing the 5th generation. The grapes are hand harvested and the wine making is very protective in order to retain the freshness and delicacy of fruit.

Gavi dei Gavi Black Label ...........................Cortese

2016/17

28 €

2017/18

15 €

SANTA MARGHERITA - VENETO Pinot Grigio ............................................... Pinot Grigio TERLANO - ALTO ADIGE Based in Alto Adige in the mountains of the Sud Tyrol. Close to the border with Austria the vines are grown at an altitude of between 250 and 900 meters. Indeed, this is a Cooperative, but of the very highest quality, producing wines that display powerful varietal and terroir driven character that can only come from excellent viticulture and wine making practices. Including manual harvest and selection of grapes with gentle whole cluster pressings.

2018

13 €

Quarz ..................................................Sauvignon Blanc

2017

39 €

Nova Domus ...........................................................Blend

2016

45 € R I V I E R A W I N E I TA LY

Pinot Grigio .........................................................................

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Austria Germany Portugal Spain

AUSTRIA Absolutely stunning white wines are produced in Austria from its signature grape variety Gruner Veltliner. This charming grape produces refreshing, tangy wines with aromas of green fruits and white pepper. Riesling grown here is much fuller bodied that the German wines due to the warmer climate. Much of the hype surrounding Gruner Veltliner comes from a series of blind tastings in which Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Gruner Veltliners were pitched against top Chardonnays from around the world, including some white Burgundies. Remarkably, the panel of judges voted the Austrian wines into seven of the top 10 places. So, why not go ahead and surprise your guests with something different? GERMANY There is a secret world of fine wine in Germany. Riesling is famous here, growing perfectly on the steep south-facing hillsides around the River Mosel and River Rhine. The grape has a lovely refreshing acidity and

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during the long, dry autumns is able to develop intense concentrated fruit flavours and build up high levels of sugar. Whilst many Rieslings have some sweetness, there are dry ones usually signified by the term "Trocken" on the label. Riesling is easily affected by noble rot, which can create very golden, honeyed, sweet wines called "Beerenauslese" and "Trockenbeerenauslese". Because of the high levels of sugar and acidity in German Rieslings, these wines age fantastically, developing honeyed, nutty and sometimes even petrol aromas.

PORTUGAL Portugal is mostly famous for the fortified wine Port, but are increasingly becoming known for their dry red wines made from their indigenous grape variety Touriga Nacional. Tawny ports, named after their tawny colour, are aged in barrels for a very long time to give aromas of walnuts, coffee and caramel. Vintage ports are amongst the longest-lived wines and have more dark fruit and spice aromas. These often require decanting to remove the sediment. SPAIN Spain has a long wine history and is the 3rd largest producer in the world. The finest wines are produced in Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Priorat. Probably the most wellknown is Rioja, producing oaky reds from the Tempranillo grape. Priorat is a new fashionable region, growing the grape Garnacha (Grenache) to create dark, alcoholic,

concentrated wines and a wine from here known as L’Ermita now ranks amongst one of the best Spanish wines. Ribera del Duero uses Tempranillo and is home to the famous producers called Pingus and Vega Sicilia.

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AUSTRIA BRÜNDLMAYER - KAMPTAL - WHITE

Kamptaler Terrassen ..................................... Riesling

2017

17 €

Kamptaler Terrassen ...................Grüner Veltliner

2017

17 €

Zobinger Heiligenstein Lyra....................... Riesling

2014/15

44 €

Ried Lamm Grüner ........................................Veltliner

2015/16

55 €

Alter Reben Grüner ......................................Veltliner

2016

35 €

Kaferberg ..........................................Grüner Veltliner

2016

44 €

Loibner Federspiel ....................... .Grüner Veltliner

2016/17

26 €

Ried Schutt Smaragd ................... .Grüner Veltliner

2016

48 €

Loibner Federspiel .........................................Riesling

2017

26 €

Ried Loibenberg Smaragd ...........................Riesling

2016/17

51 €

EMMERICH KNOLL - WACHAU

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Willi Bründlmayer is considered by many to be one of the most gifted wine makers in Austria. His 57-ha estate is located in the wine region Kamptal near the town Langenlois. He is mostly famous for his Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners (the indigenous grape of Austria). The wines tend to be rich, complex aromatic with a firm structure and crisp acidity. The best site is the Heiligenstein, producing very deep age worthy wines.

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GERMANY SCHLOSS JOHANNISBERG - RHEINGAU Rotlack Kabinett Trocken ............................ Riesling

2017

Silberack Kabinett Trocken ......................... Riesling

2014

Rosa Goldlack Beerenauslese ................... Riesling

2010

30 € 59 € ½ bottle 150 €

JOH JOS PRÜM - MOSEL

Weingut J.J. Prum is without question one of the finest estates in the Mosel. The 33,5 ha of vineyards are planted with Riesling on steep schist soils. Yields are severely restricted giving a high concentration and complexity to the wines. The wines are pure, elegant with plenty of the characteristic mineral/ slate notes often found in wines from the Mosel.

Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett ..............Riesling

2014/16

24 €

Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Goldkap Riesling

2007/10

95 €

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese .................Riesling

2016

42 €

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese ...................Riesling

2016

52 €

DR LOOSEN - MOSEL One of the great estates in Germany owned by the extremely skilled wine maker Ernst Loosen. It is located just outside Bernkastel in the Mosel wine region. The vineyard of 12 ha consists of 80% Riesling with a high percentage of very old vines giving extra depth and quality to the wines. In 2001, Gault-Millau named Ernst Loosen as the German winemaker of the year, and in 2005, Ernst Loosen was selected as Decanter’s “Man of the Year”.

Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett ..........................Riesling

2015

17 €

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Grosses Gewachs .Riesling

2016

24 €

Westhofen Morstein Grosses Gewachs ..............

2017

68 €

Westhofen Kirchspiel Grosses Gewachs...............

2016/17

58 €

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WITTMANN - RHEINHESSEN

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PORTUGAL POEIRA - DRY RED Po de Poiera .....................................Touriga Nacional

2014/15

18 €

Redoma Tinto .................................Touriga Nacional

2014/15

33 €

Batuta .................................................Touriga Nacional

2012/13

60 €

Charmes Duoro .............................Touriga Nacional

2015

60 €

NIEPOORT - DRY RED

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PORTUGAL - PORTO GRAHAM’S 10 Years Tawny ..................................................................

34 €

20 Years Tawny ..................................................................

66 €

30 YearsTawny ...................................................................

120 €

10 Years Tawny ..................................................................

28 €

20 Years Tawny ..................................................................

60 €

30 YearsTawny ...................................................................

90 €

37 €

20 Years Tawny ..................................................................

65 €

Vintage Port ........................................................................

2007

95 €

10 Years Tawny ..................................................................

38 €

20 Years Tawny ..................................................................

68 €

RAMOS PINTO

QUINTA DO NOVAL SUB 10 Years Tawny ..................................................................

TAYLOR’S

89 €

1985

159 €

Vintage Port ........................................................................

1994

260 €

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Vintage Port ........................................................................ 2007 Vintage Port ........................................................................

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SPAIN - RED ALVARO PALACIOS - PRIORAT Coming from the well renowned Rioja Bodega Palacios Remondo, Alvaro Palacios spent 2 years working at a certain Château Petrus before setting up in Priorat in 1989. His top wine L’Ermita is widely considered along with Pingus as the most important Spanish wine of the modern era. Despite L’Ermita being Spains most expensive wine his Finca Dofi and Les Terrasses give a sound introduction to the intense concentration of fruit and elegance that Priorat has to offer.

Les Terrasses Priorat D.O. ..........Grenache Blend 2015/16

36 €

Finca Dofi Priorat D.O. .................Grenache Blend 2014/15

On request

Ermita Priorat D.O. .........................Grenache Blend 2014/15

On request

CLOS MOGADOR - PRIORAT Manyetes .......................................................... Carignan

2014/15

69 €

ARTADI - RIOJA Viñas el Pison ............................................ Tempranillo

2012

210 €

Pagos Viejos ............................................... Tempranillo

2012/13

79 €

2011/12

23 €

MARQUES DE RISCAL - RIOJA Reserva Rioja ............................................. Tempranillo RODA - RIOJA Rioja Reserva .....................................................................

2011

32 €

Cirsion ...................................................................................

2011/12

254 €

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JOSE PALACIOS - BIERZO Petalos Bierzo ..................................................... Mencia

2015/16

19 €

Moncerbal............................................................ Mencia

2014/15

92 €

Villa de Corallon................................................. Mencia

2014/15

40 €

2014

68 €

Valdehermoso Tinto ............................... Tempranillo

2017

11 €

Valdehermoso Crianza .......................... Tempranillo

2015

19 €

ALION - RIBERA DEL DUERO Alion ............................................................... Tempranillo BODEGA VALDERIZ - RIBERA DEL DUERO

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SPAIN - RED PINGUS - RIBERA DEL DUERO This fabulous wine was first produced in 1995 by the Danish owner Peter Sisseck. On release the renowned wine critic Robert Parker announced it as “One of the greatest and most exciting wines I have ever tasted, Pingus is the Petrus of Spain”. This created the foundation for an international success and Pingus is now considered to be one of the best wines in Spain. The name Pingus comes from Peters childhood nickname.

PSI ....................................................Tempranillo Blend

2016/17

30 €

Flor de Pingus .......................................... Tempranillo

2014/15

98 €

Pingus........................................................... Tempranillo

2015/16

On request

VEGA SICILIA - RIBERA DEL DUERO Vega Sicilia is a legendary estate founded in the 1860’s and is the most famous wine from Spain. Tempranillo is the dominant although around 20% of Cabernet is also used giving structure richness. Traditionally their top cuvée, Unico, was aged for over 10 prior to release today however, wine maker Javier Ausas ages flagship cuvée for “only” 5-6 years before bottling.

Unico................................................ Tempranillo Blend

2006

330 €

Unico Reserva Especial........... Tempranillo Blend Blend

375 €

Valbuena ..................................................... Tempranillo

2012/13

129 €

2013/14

49 €

PINTIA - TORO Pintia ............................................................Tempranillo

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SPAIN - WHITE Lauro Do ............................................................ Godello

2016/17

19 €

As Sortes ............................................................ Godello

2016/17

39 €

ALBARINO LEIRANA, FINCA GENOVEVA - RIAS BAIXAS Leirana................................................................ Albarino

2016

26 €

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AMERICA

United States Argentina Chile

UNITED STATES Although wine is made in all the 50 states, 90% of production is in sunny California. Here there has been a surge in boutique wineries, which now has some of the World’s greatest Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel (called Primitivo in Italy), Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This was shown in 1976 when a very famous blind tasting of Californian wines beat the best French wines. The exercise was repeated in London in 2006, with the Californians again beating the French. ARGENTINA Argentina is known mostly for the smooth red grape called Malbec, grown widely in the Mendoza region but originating from Cahors in the South of France. Torrontes is Argentina’s signature white grape and has lovely fragrant grapey and floral aromas. The majority of the vineyards are found on the slopes of the Andes between 600 and 1500 meters of altitude, with warm sunny days, cool nights and irrigation from the mountains. This large range in temperature, draws out an interesting range of aromas and flavours in the grapes.

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CHILE Chile is South America’s largest wine exporter, growing a range of worldwide known grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The country is long and thin, placed between the Andes Mountains irrigating the vines and the cold Pacific Ocean cooling the vineyards down. Due to the near perfect growing conditions and inexpensive land, they are producing very good value wines here.

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UNITED STATES AU BON CLIMAT - SANTA BARBARA Au Bon Climat (which means “a well-exposed vineyard”) produces internationally acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in California’s Santa Barbara County. Jim Clendenen, the eccentric maverick behind these wines, was one of the first who recognised the potential of the cooler climate in the South of California and has since become a trendsetter for Californian wines. They don’t conform to the generally expected style of big powerful wines that dominate the region, instead take more inspiration from Burgundy and producing more elegant wines.

Santa Barbara .........................................Chardonnay

2016

26 €

Sanford & Benedict ..............................Chardonnay

2015

37 €

Sanford & Benedict .................................. Pinot Noir

2014/15

52 €

Isabelle ........................................................... Pinot Noir

2013/15

59 €

JOSEPH PHELPS - NAPA VALLEY Their flagship wine, Insignia, is based on the king of grapes Cabernet Sauvignon and was the first Bordeaux-style blend produced in California. An enormous 31 vintages have been awarded 90 or more points by various wine publications and Robert Parker awarded three perfect 100-point scores to the 1991, 1997 and 2002 vintages. Joseph Phelps also has had a lifelong love-affair with the wines of Burgundy and throughout the years has also found the ideal spots to grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Insignia ..................................... Cabernet Sauvignon

2014/15

230 €

Freestone ................................................. Chardonnay

2015/16

55 €

Freestone ......................................................Pinot Noir

2015/16

59 €

Joseph Phelps........................ Cabernet Sauvignon

2014/15

69 €

BONNY DOON 2013

42 €

Le Cigare Volant ......................................Grenache Blend

2010/11

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Le Cigare Blanc ..................................... Roussanne Blend

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UNITED STATES OPUS ONE - NAPA VALLEY Opus One was a joint venture founded by two wine visionaries, Napa Valley producer Robert Mondavi and 1st growth Bordeaux producer Baron Phillipe de Rothschild. The grapes come from the best vineyards in Napa and the wine is very French influenced, with the classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes being used along with traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques. Opus One was one of the first ultra-premium wines here and now the mostly highly demanded.

Opus One ................... Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015 390 € Opus One ................... Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Other Vintages On request FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WINERY - SONOMA Francis Ford Coppola is best known as the five-time Oscar awardwinning director and producer of award winning films such as the Godfather trilogy. He purchased his first vineyard in Napa in 1975 and has since gone on to have a booming wine business. The Director’s Cut is a collection of single varietal wines specifically from Sonoma County. The wines of the Diamond Collection are made from grapes grown across California, and fitting for every wine-drinking occasion.

Pinot Grigio ......................................................................... Diamond Collection .............................Chardonnay Diamond Collection ................................... Zinfandel Diamond Collection ............Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Collection ................................. Pinot Noir Directors Cut ..........................................Chardonnay Directors Cut ................................................ Zinfandel Directors Cut .........................Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 2016 2015/16 2015 2016 2016/17 2015/16 2015/16

15 € 17 € 17 € 23 € 23 € 24 € 27 € 30 €

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DIAMOND CREEK - NAPA VALLEY The story of this top estate started when the young man Al Brounstein took a wine appreciation class at UCLA and fell in love with Bordeaux and Burgundy. A few years later in 1968, he paid around over $100,000 for 80 acres on Diamond Mountain from a seller who luckily had failed trying to build a nine-hole golf course. He smuggled vine cuttings from Bordeaux via Mexico so he wouldn’t have to put them through the long and expensive quarantine process and so, Diamond Creek was born. Today this estate is considered producing some of the top Cabernets in Napa with plenty of freshness, elegance and often restrain alcohol levels.

Red Rock Terrace ............... Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow ........................................Cabernet

2011/14 2011

220 € 190 €

AMERICA

UNITED STATES SEGHESIO - SONOMA Seghesio marked its 120th anniversary in 2015 and is one of the few wineries in California with such long history. At first the Italian family were known for the good value jug wines but the past 30 years or so it is some top-quality Zinfandel that has earned them the excellent reputation they have today. In 2008 their Sonoma County Zinfandel ended up as number 10 on the yearly top 100 list of Wine Spectator. And it is still today a wine offering great value!

Sonoma .............................................................Zinfandel

2016

28 €

Old Vine ............................................................Zinfandel

2013/14

45 €

Cortina ..............................................................Zinfandel

2013/14

45 €

NEWTON VINEYARDS - NAPA VALLEY This Napa Valley based winery is owned by Hua and Peter Newton who originally worked at the Sterling Vineyard. Ownership of their own vineyard offered them the opportunity to establish their own winemaking philosophy of sustainability, attention to detail and the restriction in the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Robert Parker said of the vineyard “All of these wines from their beautiful mountain vineyard are among the most natural made in the world”. Their top wine the iconic red Bordeaux blend “The Puzzle” Is named due to its complexity. Using only the best grapes selected from all corners of the vineyard.

Single Vinyard Mont Veeder ..................Cab. Sauv

2014

155 €

Unfiltered .................................................. Chardonnay

2015/16

49 €

Unfiltered .................................Cabernet Sauvignon

2014

57 €

After stunning the world by their triumph in the 1976 Judgement of Paris blind tasting against nine other French and Californian wines, Ridge vineyards shot to fame and gained cult status. At the 30th anniversary in 2006, they retasted the same red wines and Ridge Monte Bello ranked 1st place! Their flagship wine, Monte Bello, is made from the finest Bordeaux grape varieties grown in their 19th century vineyards. The winemaker is dedicated to Old World winemaking methods, minimum intervention and growing the most concentrated and flavoursome grapes. This results in silky smooth reds with lots natural rich fruit. They also specialise in top quality Zinfandel (also known as Primitivo in Italy) and elegant Chardonnay.

Estate ........................................................... Chardonnay

2016

55 €

Lytton Springs ......................................... Petite Syrah

2014/15

44 €

Geyserville ...................................................... Zinfandel

2015/16

45 €

Monte Bello ..............................CabernetSauvignon

2014/15

160 €

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RIDGE VINEYARD - SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN

AMERICA

UNITED STATES SHAFER VINEYARDS - NAPA VALLEY Shafer Vineyards started when John Shafer had a mid-life crisis and left a 23-year publishing career to pursue his dream of winemaking. They very quickly established themselves as a top producer in Napa Valley. They are most noted for their Hillside Select, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine with intense ripe black fruit and a silky texture. It’s nearly impossible to buy unless you are on the mailing list. In the words of Robert Parker, "One of the world’s, as well as Napa’s, most profound Cabernet Sauvignons".

Red Shoulder Ranch ......................................Chardonnay Hillside Select ........................Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select ........................Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five .......................Cabernet Sauvignon

2013/14 2012 Other 2013/14

60 € 299 € On request 92 €

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ARGENTINA ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS - MENDOZA In 1995 the famous Tuscan winemaker Alberto Antonino visited the burgeoning wine areas of South America and he established Altos Las Hormigas. Instead of planting Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as others were doing, he planted Malbec. The wines have won many prestigious awards including gold in the International Wine Challenge and have featured in Wine Spectators top 100 wines on numerous occasions.

Colonia Las Liebres ....................................... Bonarda Malbec ....................................................................Malbec

2017 2017

10 € 11 €

Malbec Reserva .................................................Malbec Vista Flores ..........................................................Malbec

2014 2006

24 € 63 €

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ACHAVAL FERRER - MENDOZA Achaval Ferrer is a small boutique winery that produce some of the finest wines in the whole of Argentina. It was only founded in 1998, by a group of friends coming together with one aim in mind – to create world class wines. They achieved just that and have received very high points in Robert Parker’s Wine Spectator and in 2012 the Finca Bella Vista was listed as one of the 10 best in the world – an impressive feat for an Argentinian wine.

Alta Mira ................................................................Malbec

2010

81 €

Estate ......................................................................Malbec

2016

22 €

Bella Vista..............................................................................

2013/14

89 €

Quimera..................................................................................

2011/12

37 €

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ARGENTINA CHEVAL DES ANDES - MENDOZA Cheval des Andes is a premium wine project that’s a collaboration between the Argentinian Terrazas de los Andes and Pierre Lurton of the Bordeaux Château Cheval Blanc. Lurton wanted to rediscover the grape variety Malbec, which originally originated from the Bordeaux region but was wiped out by the phylloxera epidemic in the 1860s. They blend the Malbec with a few other Bordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, to create a big and impressive wine full of cassis flavours.

Cheval des Andes Malbec ...................... Cab. Sauv

2015

94 €

CATENA ZAPATA - MENDOZA It is impossible to talk about Argentinian wine for more than a few minutes without someone mentioning the Catena family. This family have been a key player in putting Mendoza and the grape Malbec on the wine map. With their wines made from Malbec, they grow grapes at different altitudes and blend together, to give a wider array of aromas and flavours. Alamos .............................................................. Torrontes

2017

11 €

Alamos .........................................................Chardonnay

2016/17

11 €

Alamos ................................................................... Malbec

2017

11 €

Alamos ...................................... Cabernet Sauvignon

2014/15

11 €

Alta ................................................................Chardonnay

2016

23 €

Alta .......................................................................... Malbec

2014

36 €

Catena Zapata Argentino ............................ Malbec

2015

74 €

Adrianna River Stones .................................. Malbec

2014

90 €

Adrianna Mondus Bacillus Terrae ............ Malbec

2011

197 €

This is a very dynamic and inspiring wine maker who in 2009 set up his own project is by many seen as one of Argentinas hottest producer. He was born in Cafayate, Salta, a small village in northern Argentina and is the son of legendary Jorge Riccitelli who was chief wine maker for Norton for many years. After travelling extensively and making wine at several top estates in Argentina he finally settled in Las Compuertas in Lujan de Cujo to focus on fresh and vibrant top-quality Malbec. Hey Malbec! ....................................................... Malbec

2017

15 €

The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree .Torrones

2017

17 €

The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree Malbec

2014/15

24 €

Old Vine Patagonia - Rio Negro ..............Semillon

2017

37 €

Rep.del Malbec - Lujan de Cuyo................ Malbec

2015

48 €

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MATIAS RICITELLI - MENDOZA

AMERICA

CHILE

ERRAZURIZ

Errazurriz are recognised as one of the best Chilean producers. They were established by Don Maximiano in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley. He recognised the potential of the land, with its hot dry summers and cooling Pacific Ocean breezes which together are ideal for growing grapes. Don Maximiano once said ‘’From the best land, the best wine’’ and this is definitely the philosophy of Errazurriz. They grow many different grape varieties from the popular Sauvignon Blanc to Carménère, a nearly long-lost Bordeaux grape that has now found its home in Chile.

Estate Sauvignon ..................................................Blanc

2016/17

11 €

Max reserva ................................................ Carménère

2016

18 €

Estate ..........................................Cabernet Sauvignon

2015/16

11 €

Don Maximiano .....................Cabernet Sauvignon

2015

66 €

La Cumbre ................................................................Syrah

2014

59 €

Sena .................................................... Cabernet Merlot

2016

183 €

Vinedo Chadwick ..................Cabernet Sauvignon

2012/13

190 €

ALMAVIVA Almaviva is a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro and was founded in 1996. Their aim was to create the first iconic Chilien wine with inspiration and "savoir-faire" of a Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé. With 40 hectares of Concha y Toro’s best Puente Alto (Maipo Valley) vineyards being dedicated to the task and renown wine maker Patrick Leon (winemaker at Mouton and Opus One), the results have been spectacular.

Almaviva .................................. Cabernet Sauvignon

2015

169 €

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CONO SUR Bicicleta Colchagua Valley ................. Carménère

2016/17

10 €

Bicicleta Central Valley ..........................Pinot Noir

2016/17

10 €

Single Vineyard Rinconada ................ Carménère

2016

15 €

Ocio Casablanca Valley ..........................Pinot Noir

2013

54 €

AMERICA

CHILE

VALDIVIESO Valdivieso have a wealth of vineyards and large range of wines, from easy-drinking every day wines to special premium wines. They are well known across the world and have become the most award Chilean winery in the history of the Challenge International du Vin de Bordeaux. Their latest wine, Caballo Loco, translates as "the crazy horse". The wine is very unconventional because it is made from a blend of grape varieties (mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) from various different years.

Winemakers ....................................................... Malbec

2015/16

12 €

Caballo Loco Limani ............................................Syrah

2013/15

29 €

Single Valley ................................................Carménère

2014

15 €

Single Vineyard ................................Cabernet Franc

2013

18 €

Caballo Loco n°16 ..................... Cab. Sauv, Merlot

38 €

2017/18

10 €

Estate Collection............................Sauvignon Blanc

2017/18

10 €

Estate Collection .................. Cabernet Sauvignon

2016/17

10 €

VIU MANENT - COLCHAGUA VALLEY Estate Collection.....................................Chardonnay

Gran Reserva .............................................Carménère

2017

13 €

Secret .............................................................Carménère

2016/17

13 €

Secret ..................................................................... Malbec

2015/16

13 €

TABALI - LIMARI

Pedrogoso .........................................................Viognier

2016/17

11 €

Veta blancas ..................................................Pinot Noir

2015/16

16 €

Veta blancas ..............................................Chardonnay

2012/14

16 €

Talinay ..........................................................Chardonnay

2017

19 €

Talinay ..............................................................Pinot Noir

2015

21 €

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Almaviva is a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro and was founded in 1996. Their aim was to create the first iconic Chilien wine with inspiration and "savoir-faire" of a Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé. With 40 hectares of Concha y Toro’s best Puente Alto (Maipo Valley) vineyards being dedicated to the task and renown wine maker Patrick Leon (winemaker at Mouton and Opus One), the results have been spectacular.

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AFRICA New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND Only just scraping into the top 30 wine countries, New Zealand is very small

Australia

player in the world of wine. The first vines were planted in Malborough in

South Africa

reputation for its pungent style of Sauvignon Blanc. Due to the high levels of

only 1973, however since then has impressively built up a well-respected sunshine, these are much fruitier and tropical than its French counterparts Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Being on the same latitude as Burgundy, Pinot Noir grows fantastically well here, particularly in Central Otago. AUSTRALIA

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Australia is a diverse country, containing many different climates and producing all styles of wine, with vineyards mostly located in the cooler Southern parts. Their export market has been very successful, driven mostly by competitive pricing, consistent quality and engaging branding and marketing. Shiraz (or Syrah) grows very well in Barossa Valley, creating a very fruit-forward style compared to wines of Northern Rhône. Cabernet Sauvignon grown amazingly well in Coonawarra. In terms of white wines, Chardonnay is grown widely all over in in lots of different styles from oaked to un-oaked. Semillon is popular in Hunter Valley and Clare and Eden Valley are best for Riesling. SOUTH AFRICA South Africa has been making wine for 350 years and is seen as the oldest of the New World wine countries. The ‘Bordeaux-Blend’ of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is popular in Stellenbosch. Pinotage is South Africa’s speciality and was formed by crossing the grape Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. These wines have a full body and spicy red berry fruits that can age rather interestingly. Chenin Blanc (also known locally as Steen) is the most widely grown white grape, made in a variety of styles and with some more premium producers using barrel ageing to give extra body and toastiness.

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AFRICA

NEW ZEALAND

CLOUDY BAY - MARLBOROUGH One of the most world-recognised New Zealand wines brand, made famous by its Sauvignon Blanc from Malborough. Tropical aromas, a zesty acidity and long flavour some finish - it definitely lives up to its reputation. Slightly different, "Te Koko" has being aged in oak barrels for a short time to give a slight smoky note. Pinot Noir also achieves great perfection when grown in New Zealand and Cloudy Bay have surpassed themselves with their example.

Pinot Noir .............................................................................

2016

38 €

Sauvignon Blanc ................................................................

2017/18

28 €

Sauvignon Blanc - Te Koko.............................................

2015/16

50 €

Chardonnay .........................................................................

2016

29 €

FELTON ROAD - CENTRAL OTAGO

Bannockburn ............................................Chardonnay Block 2 .........................................................Chardonnay Calvert ............................................................Pinot Noir Block 5 .............................................................Pinot Noir Block 3 .............................................................Pinot Noir

2017 2016/17 2017 2016 2016

39 € 48 € 61 € On request On request

GREYWACKE – MARLBOROUGH Greywacke is the Marlborough label of Kevin Judd. Famed and celebrated for being the founding wine maker at Cloudy Bay and directing their 1st 25 vintages. In 2009 he established his own label, Greywacke (named after New Zealand’s bedrock). Sauvignon Blanc ............................................................... Wild Sauvignon ................................................................. Chardonnay ........................................................................ Pinot Noir ............................................................................

2017/18 2015/16 2014/15 2014/15

18 € 26 € 28 € 29 €

2015 2014 2015

37 € 57 € 58 €

ATA RANGI – MARTINBOROUGH Craighall......................................................Chardonnay Mc.Crone Vineyard ...................................Pinot Noir Ata Rangi.........................................................Pinot Noir

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The estate was bought by Nigel Greening, a self-described Pinot Noir ‘’addict’’ from England in 2000 and is now on the most legendary wineries in New Zealand. The vineyards have been run biodynamically and organically since then, with minimal intervention winemaking. The result is they produce a rare beast – one of the best examples of Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy, with elegance, complexity and exceptional depth of fruit.

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NEW ZEALAND CLOS HENRI - MARLBOROUGH Clos Henri is an exciting winery in Malborough which was established by a famous Sancerre wine growing family Henri Bourgeois, who definitely know their stuff when it comes to growing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. With their expertise, they use the combine the best of French and New Zealand wine growing techniques to capture the essence of Malborough’s intense sunshine into the bottle. They are certified organic and use natural methods from the vineyard to the winery.

Clos Henri ....................................... Sauvignon Blanc

2016/17

23 €

Henri ............................................................... Pinot Noir

2014/15

25 €

Estate .......................................................... Chardonnay

2015/16

18 €

TE MATA ESTATE - HAWKES BAY

Estate ................................................. Sauvignon Blanc

2017

17 €

Coleraine ........................................ Cab.Sauv./Merlot

2014

65 €

Estate ............................................... Cab.Sauv./Merlot

2015

18 €

Sauvignon Blanc ...............................................................

2017/18

13 €

Chardonnay ........................................................................

2016/17

17 €

Shiraz .....................................................................................

2016/17

21 €

Pinot Noir - Otago ...........................................................

2016

22 €

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ELEPHANT HILL - HAWKES BAY

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AFRICA

AUSTRALIA CULLEN WINES - MARGARET RIVER Winemaker and owner Vanya Cullen is a strong believer in biodynamic viticulture and feels it is her responsibility to work close to nature. Her 28-hectare top quality estate is located in Margaret River in Western Australia where she grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. The grapes are hand harvested and she is a strong advocate for minimal intervention in the wine making, something that has given her wines much character and complexity.

Diana Madeline .............................................Cabernet

2011/12

74 €

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AUSTRALIA

VASSE FELIX - MARGARET RIVER Located on Margaret River, Vasse Felix wines are regularly bench marked against their brethren from Bordeaux and Burgundy. Established in 1967 Vasse Felix covers four different vineyard sites selected for their unique topography and micro climates, the best suited grape varieties are matched to each site. As evidence of this attention to detail and care Decanter magazine votes the 2014 vintage of the Heytesbury Chardonnay their most exciting wine of 2017.

Filius ............................................................ Chardonnay Filius ..........................................Cabernet Sauvignon Premier ...................................................... Chardonnay Premier .....................................Cabernet Sauvignon Heytesbury .............................................. Chardonnay

2016 2015/16 2016 2014 2015/16

18 € 18 € 28 € 34 € 58 €

CHARLES MELTON - BAROSSA VALLEY This Barossa Valley estate dates back from 1984 when Charles Melton left the Peter Lehmann winery. Four years after, he released Nine Popes which was then the first GSM wine to be made in Barossa. GSM is short for Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre inspired from the southern Rhone and making full bodied, spicy and concentrated wines.

Nine Popes .................................. Shiraz/Mourvèdre

2012/13

53 €

This famous estate in McLaren vale was founded in 1912 by the Osborn family. Today it is run by Chester Osborn and they are world famous for the quality of their wines and for the quirky names given to some of them. In terms of wine making, they practice ‘hands off’ to leave as much character and flavour in the wine as possible.

The Stump Jump Red .......... Gren, Shiraz, Mourv The Stump Jump White................................ Riesling The Foot Bolt .......................................................Shiraz The Dead Arm .................................................... Shiraz

2016 2016 2016 2013

11 € 11 € 16 € 38 €

Old Vine ......................... Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro

2015/16

16 €

Woodcutter’s ...................................................... Shiraz

23 €

The Steading ............... Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro

2015 2014

The Struie .............................................................. Shiraz

2014

37 € 42 €

The Factor ............................................................. Shiraz Run Rig................................................. Shiraz, Viognier

2013 2015

96 € 160 €

TORBRECK - BAROSSA VALLEY

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D’ARENBERG WINES - MCLAREN VALE

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AUSTRALIA

MOUNT LANGI - GRAMPIANS Billi-Billi .................................................................... Shiraz

2013/14

14 €

Langi ......................................................................... Shiraz

2012/13

65 €

SHAW - SMITH - ADELAIDE HILLS

Sauvignon Blanc ................................................................

2016/17

17 €

M3 ...................................................................Chardonnay

2015/16

30 €

Shiraz.......................................................................................

2014/15

30 €

PARKER Parker estate in Coonawarra produces some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons in Australia on the famous Terra Rossa soil. The estate has nothing to do with the leading wine critic Robert Parker although he rates wines here very highly. The Terra Rossa First Growth is made of the oldest vines in the vineyard giving it slightly more concentration and complexity. The Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon label shows equal quality of fruit and oak integration yet with less ageing potential and depth.

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Terra Rossa First Growth ........................ Cab.Sauv

2015

60 €

Terra Rossa .................................................... Cab.Sauv

2016

23 €

Block 95 ........................................................... Cab.Sauv

2015

36 €

GROSSET - CLARE VALLEY Jeffrey Grosset graduated from Roseworthy College with a degree in Oenology in 1975 and founded his wine estate in Clare Valley a few years after that. The estate is known for their excellent Rieslings that are elegant, restrained and possess an incredible ageing capacity. Jeffery is so appreciated by his peers for working with Riesling in such an impressive way that he won the “Riesling Wine Maker of the Year” in 1998 in Hamburg and was voted one of the “Top 10 White Winemakers” in the world by Decanter in 2006.

Springvale ...........................................................Riesling

2017

27 €

Polish Hill ...........................................................Riesling

2017

38 €

Sexton Vineyard.....................................Chardonnay

2016

34 €

Sexton Vineyard......................................... Pinot Noir

2016

34 €

GIANT STEPS - YARRA VALLEY - VICTORIA

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

KANONKOP ESTATE WINE Kanonkop is a fourth-generation family estate. Renowned for their red wines and sometimes described as being the South African Equivalent of a Premier Cru or First Growth. Pinotage makes up 50% of all plantings; some of the vines being the first commercially planted on the Cape and most are over 50 years old. 2017 saw Kanonkop win the prestigious IWSC International Winemaker of the Year award, reflecting the quality of their wines across the range.

Kadette Cape Classic ...................Cab. Sauv.Blend

2016

12 €

Pinotage ...............................................................................

2016

30 €

Cabernet Sauvignon .......................................................

2012

29 €

Paul Sauer..........................................Cab. Sauv. Blend

2014

35 €

WARWICK ESTATE - STELLENBOSCH Warwick Estate, located in Stellenbosch, is since 1964 owned and run by the Ratcliff family. Mrs Ratcliff (Norma) had no previous experience of wine-making but passion, commitment and hard studying has made her to one of the most skilled wine makers in the country. They are particularly famous for the Trilogy which is a Bordeaux blend (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot).

2015

15 €

First Lady .........................................................Cabernet

2015

13 €

Trilogy.........................................................................Blend

2012

30 €

DORRANCE WINES - WESTERN CAPE Cuvée Anais WO.....................................Chardonnay

2015

25 €

Kama WO Swartland ...........................Chenin Blanc

2016

25 €

Ameena WO............................................................ Syrah

2014

27 €

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Professor Black ..............................Sauvignon Blanc

100

WAT E R

& SPIRITS

We have a comprehensive range of waters, fruit juices and soft drinks available. Below are the main examples we supply. Specialist waters, fruit juices and soft drinks are also available. Please do not hesitate to ask for a price and availability on any items you require. WATERS

R I V I E R A W I N E WAT E R & S P I R I T S

Evian

6 x 1.5L

5.00 €

Voss still

24 x 33cl plastic 41.80 €

Voss still

24 x 37,5cl glass 47.00 €

Voss Spark

24 x 37,5cl glass 47.00 €

Evian

6 x 1L

4.50 €

Evian

30 x 50cl

15.50 €

Evian Screw Cap

24 x 33cl

13.50 €

Evian Sport Cap

24 x 33cl

13.60 €

Volvic

6 x 1.5L

4.80 €

Volvic

24 x 50cl

11.90 €

Cristaline

6 x 1.5L

1.80 €

Cristaline

24 x 50cl

Vittel

SOFT DRINKS (IN CANS) Coca-Cola

24 x 33cl

Coca-Cola Light

24 x 33cl 17.80 €

Pepsi

24 x 33cl 14.10 €

6.40 €

Pepsi Max

24 x 33cl

6 x 1.5L

4.30 €

Fanta Orange

24 x 33cl 14.90 €

Vittel

24 x 50cl

12.40 €

Fanta Lemon

24 x 33cl

Badoit

30 x 33cl

23.50 €

Orangina

24 x 33cl 19.80 €

Badoit

30 x 50c

21.80 €

Orangina Light

24 x 33cl

17.70 €

Badoit

6 x 1L

5.50 €

Lipton Ice Tea Lemon

24 x 33cl

17.40 €

Perrier

24 x 33cl cans

14.50 €

Lipton Ice Tea Peach

24 x 33cl

17.00 €

Perrier

24 x 50cl

19.20 €

Lipton Liptonic

24 x 33cl

19.00 €

Perrier

6 x 1L

5.50 €

Schweppes Tonic

24 x 33cl 19.80 €

San Pellegrino

6 x 1L

5.60 €

Sprite

24 x 33cl 15.80 €

San Pellegrino

24 x 50cl

16.60 €

Red Bull

24 x 25cl

39.40 €

12 x 80cl glass

47.00 €

Powerade Ice Storm

12 x 50cl

17.20 €

Voss Sparkling 12 x 80cl glass

47.00 €

Powerade

12 x 50cl

18.00 €

Voss still

12 x 85cl plastic

41.80 €

Fever Tree Tonic

24 x 20cl 40.20 €

Voss still

24 x 50cl plastic

41.80 €

Fever Tree Ginger Ale

24 x 20cl

Voss still

18.30 €

14.80 € 18.60 €

40.20 €

WATER & SPIRITS GIN

Heineken

24 x 33cl Cans

24.00 €

Botanist

39.30 €

Heineken

12 x 33cl Glass

13.50 €

Gordon’s

15.60 €

Kronenbourg 1664 24 x 33cl Cans

23.40 €

Bombay Sapphire

23.30 €

Kronenbourg 1664 24 x 33cl Cans

34.00 €

Star of Bombay

39.00 €

Kronenbourg 1664 20 x 25cl Cans

14.10 €

Tanqueray

23.40 €

Corona

41.80 €

Tanqueray Ten

45.20 €

Hendricks

38.20 €

24 x 35.5cl Glass

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 24 x 33cl Glass 36.30 € Budweiser Budvar

12 x 33cl Glass

14.90 €

Tsing Tao

24 x 33cl Glass

26.60 €

Biere Asahi

12 x 33cl Glass

18.40 €

Pilsner Urquell

24 x 33cl Glass

36.00 €

LOCAL BEERS BLUE COAST Blanche

24 x 33cl Glass

56.20 €

Blonde

24 x 33cl Glass

56.20 €

Amber

24 x 33cl Glass

56.20 €

IPA

24 x 33cl Glass

61.50 €

Blanche

24 x 33cl Alu

117.60 €

Blonde

24 x 33cl Alu

117.60 €

Amber

24 x 33cl Alu

117.60 €

B6 BIÈRE D'ANTIBES

VODKA Beluga Noble Beluga Gold Line

45.20 € 130.00 €

Grey Goose

44.60 €

Belvedere

43.50 €

Absolut Blue

19.50 €

Absolut Vanilla

20.20 €

Stolichnaya

20.80 €

Ketel One

36.00 €

Ciroc Blue

42.90 €

Kauffmann Hard Vodka

78.00 €

Kauffmann Soft Vodka

78.00 €

Please ask for any flavored vodkas.

RHUM Mount Gay Black Barrel

34.10 €

Mount Gay XO

62.40 €

Bacardi

17.20 €

Bacardi Gold (Carta Oro)

17.50 €

Havana Club 3 Years (Blanco)

17.50 €

Havana Club Anejo Especial

22.10€

Havana Club 7 Years

29.60 €

Ron Zacapa Solera 23 Years

67.00 €

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Ron Zacapa Gran Reserva XO 119.00 € Ron Diplomaco Exclusive Reserve

42.00 €

TEQUILA Patron Silver

59.30 €

Patron Reposado

70.20 €

Patron Anejo Gold

81.90 €

Patron Platinum

270.00 €

Don Julio Blanco

52.70 €

Don Julio Reposado Don Julio 1942

62.40 € 190.00 €

CALVADOS Château du Breuil Reserve des Seigneurs XO

62.20 €

Château du Breuil 15 Years

49.50 €

SAKE Kawasemi 72cl

45.50 €

Kikka 72cl

68.90 €

Shichiken 72cl

57.20 €

Prices are stated without tax and are correct at the time of going to print. Many softs and spirits are in stock and available for immediate delivery, however some may take a little longer to deliver (1-3 working days).

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BEERS

RÉ À LA BARBA ABO D E

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ORÉ À LA BARBA D LAB

WATER & SPIRITS WHISKY

Remy Martin XO 194.50 €

Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie

53.50 €

Remy Martin VSOP

Johnnie Walker Red Label

16.70 €

45.20 €

Remy Martin Louis XIII On request

Johnnie Walker Black Label

29.00 €

Delamain Pale and Dry XO

88.90 €

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

179.60 €

Hennessy Fine de Cognac

46.90 €

Macallan Amber

57.80 €

Hennessy XO 187.50 €

Macallan Double Cask 12 Years

86.10 €

Hennessy Paradis Extra

Hine Antique XO 147.00 €

Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 Years Chivas Regal 18 Years

151.20 € 56.20 €

Camus Elegance XO 134.10 €

Chivas Regal 12 Years

32.00 €

Glenmoragnie 18 Years

78.30 €

ARMAGNAC

Lagavulin 16 Years

61.60 €

Bas Armagnac Goudoulin 1971 122.80 €

Talisker 10 Years

49.30 €

Glenmorangie 10 Years

37.90 €

On request

Bas Armagnac Goudoulin 1996

70.50 €

Laubade 12 Years

49.00 €

ASSORTED SPIRITS Baileys Irish Cream

16.10 €

Cointreau

20.90 €

Grand Marnier Cordon

25.90 €

Martini Rosso 1L

9.70 €

Martini Bianco 1L

9.70 €

Martini Dry 1L

13.90 €

Aperol Pimms N°1

15.10 € 22.20 €

Leblon Cachaca

31.70 €

Drambuie

40.00 €

Patron Café

38.90 €

Vedrenne Triple Sec

16.40 €

Malibu

12.00 €

Pastis 51

16.40 €

Grappa Cellini

18.80 €

Jaegermeister

20.60 €

Kahlua

21.40 €

Redbreast 12 Years Irish Whisky

53.20 €

Bushmills 10 Years Irish Whisky

39.00 €

Jameson Premium Irish Whisky

21.60 €

Woodford Reserve Bourbon

42.10 €

Jim Beam Signature Bourbon

73.80 €

Jack Daniels Single Barrel

39.00 €

Bulleit Rye Bourbon

35.20 €

Jack Daniel’s

22.20 €

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THE IDEAL WINE LIST For some reason many wine lists on yachts are fairly similar to one another. I doubt there are many stewards, stewardesses or captains who have never heard of Domaine Ott, Baron de L, Tignanello or Louise Latour. These are all great producers but there is a plenty more out there to choose from and an experienced charter guest might be pretty bored of finding similar selections on offer time after time. Creating an individual and interesting wine list is an opportunity to show your commitment and expertise to your clients.

THE ESSENTIALS

A wine list for the yachting industry should include classic regions and producers with historic reputations. The top First Growths from Bordeaux are important, as well as certain Grand Crus and Premieres Crus from Burgundy. However, you should include other regions and countries, or more small interesting producers with a story to tell. It can be a pleasant surprise for a guest to discover a list of carefully selected wines. Small biodynamic or organic producers who have an uncompromised vision for quality and authenticity can be a nice addition. Also, unknown wines that have received high scores from highly acclaimed wine critic Robert Parker or Wine Spectator are good to include. Think about what’s trendy in the world of wine when creating a wine list. The consumption of rosé is increasing every year, so we would

recommend offering a selection of different styles, for example both non-oaked and oaked versions. We know Provence rosé is popular, but you could also offer rosé from different wine regions. Ensure you have a selection of different Champagne styles including Brut Non-Vintage, Rosé and Prestige Cuvees such as Dom Perignon, Cristal and Krug. The well-known names of Moët et Chandon and Veuve Cliquot are important, but it can also be interesting and different to have some of the smaller producers such as Deutz and Ruinart. Why not even have some large format bottles such as Magnums or Jeraboams for those special occasions?

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Robert Mr. Parker Jr. is a leading U.S. wine critic with a highly international influence. He is rating wines on a 100-point scale coupled with descriptive tasting notes which is published monthly in his newsletter “The Wine Advocate”. Despite occasional controversy surrounding his reviews and scores, he continues to be by far the most influential fine wine critic in the world today. Many Americans will make their choice of wine depending on his scores and wine merchants around the world will adjust prices accordingly. The Wine Spectator is an American wine magazine with same sort of point scale and although not as powerful as Mr. Parker their points do affect sales. Bordeaux & Burgundy In 1855, the government requested a classification system for France’s best Bordeaux wines which were to be on display in the world exhibition in Paris. Brokers from the wine industry ranked the wines according trading price at the time, which at that time was directly related to quality. The result was the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The wines were classified into 5 different categories, from first to fifth growth (first growth being the best). Famous names such as Château Lafite and Château Latour are examples of first growths. The classification system in Burgundy is different from the one in Bordeaux; the classification does not belong to the producer but is a geographical rating. In other words, there are many producers making wine from any given Premiere or Grand Cru (Grand cru being the top and most expensive).

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Robert Parker and Wine Spectator

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The main objective of a wine menu is to be inviting, clear and informative! There are many ways of organising a list but I would recommend dividing the list into five headings in the following order: sparkling, white wines, RosĂŠ wines, red wines and sweet wines. If you have a slightly longer list you could group your wines under subheadings for each country they are from e.g. French wines, Italian wines. In terms of the details of the wine, it is very important to

state the wine name, the vintage, the producer and the area it is from. If you simply state Brunello di Montalcino with no producer name, then this tells your guest you have taken no care in the selection of wines. Additional information that can help are listing the grape varieties and even writing short tasting notes.

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STORAGE AND STOCK

When it comes to yachts, we understand that storage is an issue and it is sometimes not possible to store a lot of wine. Given the short amount of space, your selection of wines is crucial and you should ensure you do not stock too much of the same wine and that all the wine you stock is ready for drinking now. Left over bottles from past owners and charter guests, can create a vast selection of wines and take up your valuable storage space. Having only one or two bottles of wine can make it difficult to work with and use. If you come across this problem then you could organise a wine tasting dinner. You could work with the

chef to design a menu of smaller dishes along with a matching wine for each course. Food and wine matching guidelines can be found in this booklet. Another idea to get rid of only a few bottles of wine is to have a pre- dinner wine tasting. If you need any advice on how to run a tasting then contact us and we can offer plenty of advice.

FOOD PAIRING

both intensely sweet yet fresh and elegant. Moscati dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Asti is a great sparkling dessert wine which can be a fabulous match with fruit desserts. If you need any advice for putting together a wine list please feel free to contact us, we are here to help you.

Please contact Louise Sydbeck for assistance, tastings and advice. louise@rivierawine.wine or 04 93 34 49 66

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Food and wine pairing is something to be considered when creating a wine list. If the list is for a charter boat then it can be difficult to foresee food preferences and the wine list should be quite classic with many different options. However, if you know that the guests or owners enjoys Asian inspired food, then it would be a good idea to have wine options that complement this. Spicy and aromatic food matches well with off-dry fruity wines such as GewĂźrztraminer and Pinot Gris from Alsace. Often dessert wine is a category that gets omitted from a yacht wine list which is a shame as it can offer a lot of pleasure. With many dinners, greater attention is paid to the starter and main course and the wine for dessert tends to be whatever is left over from the main course. If you think about it, a lemon cake and full-bodied red is far from an enjoyable combination. Popular dessert wines include Sauternes from Bordeaux and Tokaji from Hungary which are

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FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Food and wine pairing can enhance the gastronomic experience of a meal, be it a lunch on the beach or an exclusive dinner on the deck. The most important factor to remember when pairing wine and food is the personal preference of your guest. Most people prefer a powerful red wine with steak and a white wine with salmon, but there is nothing wrong with drinking a red Barolo with salmon if that is what you enjoy. Besides personal preference, there are a number of guidelines to follow to find the best pairings and avoid some bad matches.

Many wines, especially in the Old World, have evolved over the years to suit the local cuisine. If in doubt about what wine to pair with a food, then a local wine can be a good place to start. For example, a lot of Italian food is tomato based and the acidity of the tomatoes matches well with the high acidity of Italian wines. Another example is Goats cheese and Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre and PouillyFumĂŠ (both made of Sauvignon Blanc). There is a famous Goats cheese called Crottin de Chavignol made just outside the village of Sancerre and the aromatic flavours of each pair beautifully together. Other examples include Boeuf Bourgignon and red Burgundy, oysters and Muscadet and truffles and Barolo.

would overpower a light-bodied wine and then a full bodied Chardonnay would come in handy.

FLAVOUR INTENSITY The amount of flavour in a dish is another important aspect for the same reasons as above. A full flavoured wine will overpower a very mild dish and vice versa. The reason why a Barossa Shiraz is a great match for BBQ meat is that both the wine and food are full flavoured and spicy. On the other hand, a lightly flavoured red wine like Beaujolais would not be able to compete with the intense BBQ flavours. A classic rule that also would fit under this heading and generally works well is that white meat goes with white wine (or light red) and red meat goes with red wine.

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ACIDITY

Weight is a very important factor to take into consideration and you should try to match the weight of your wine with the weight of your food. For example, a light green salad would pair well with a bodied wine such as a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. The goal with food and wine paring is to have the wine and food to co-exist and be able to express its character without being dominated by the other. If one were to serve a full-bodied buttery Chardonnay with light green salad, the wine would be overpowering and you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to taste the salad. Likewise, if you had a weighty dish such as a mushroom risotto, this

If you have a dish with a lot of acid such as pasta with a tomato sauce or a salad with vinaigrette dressing, then you need to ensure your wine has equal or higher acidity. Gambas with a lime dressing for example would go well with a crisp wine such as Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc or Riesling. The acid in the food will balance the wine and make it taste fruitier and less acidic. If you paired a high acid dish with a low acid wine, the wine would taste very neutral and almost watery.

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SWEETNESS Have you ever eaten a sweet lemon tart with the red wine left over from your main course? I have tried this combination and it is quite horrible! Sweet foods need sweet wine, otherwise the wine will taste sour and the dessert will not show its full potential. The wine should be at least as sweet if not sweeter than the dessert. Great combinations for example are, chocolate desserts and red Port (or the French version Banyuls and Maury). Fruit desserts benefit from a fruitier white wine such a Muscats - Muscat de Beaume de Venise is a nice fresh suggestion.

FAT Although I mentioned that weighty food should have full bodied wines, fatty foods can be different. Sometimes it is better to have a contrasting wine to create a balance. Smoked salmon for example, is heavy and fairly fatty and yet a perfect combination is light to medium

Champagne or Chablis. The acidity in the wine will cut through the fat in the fish and make the meal seem lighter and more refreshing.

RED WINE AND FISH Generally speaking you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve red wine with fish and white wine is normally a be er op on, however there are a couple of excep ons. Red wines contain tannins, which in combina on with some fish can create an unpleasant metallic and bi er taste in your mouth. However some fish which are slightly heavier and mea er than others such as Tuna and Monkfish, can pair well with light bodied and low tannin wines such as Beaujolais or red Sancerre.

HOT SPICE Spicy foods can be the trickiest to match with wine but sensitivity for chilli heat varies greatly from one person to the next so this guideline is very dependent on personal preference. For me the best matches

PAIRING WINE WITH PEOPLE Perhaps this is the most important aspect, wine is made for our enjoyment and whoever is drinking the wine is of course the ultimate judge of whether a match is good or bad. When I started my wine drinking career in my late teens, I thought sweet Asti Spumante was a great match with pasta and ketchup, which I must say I do not think any longer! Another example came from a client of mine whom had served Petrus (a legendary super expensive Bordeaux wine) with Hamburgers to her charter guests and that is a match I would not say no to!

COMBINATIONS AND OUR FAVOURITES aSauternes and Blue Cheese aPort and Stilton aSauvignon Blanc and Goat Cheese aAsti and Strawberries aFois Gras and Sauternes (also try Vendange Tardive from Alsace) aScallops and Vouvray aSushi and red Burgundy (not classic but great match) aAmarone and Parmesan cheese with honey

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aChocolate desert with Banyuls or Maury

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are off-dry to medium sweet white wines from Alsace (Pinot Gris and GewĂźrztraminer). The sweetness in the wine has a softening effect on the spice. Red wines with high tannins should be avoided with spice, since this can make the heat even more intense and longer lasting.

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Wine is a fragile and delicate drink and if planning to keep it longer than a few months some consideration in terms of storage is recommended. This doesn’t need to be an expensive wine fridge or a full temperature controlled dark wine cellar, but it does require some thought. The greatest enemies of wine are heat and light. This is why many wine bottles are made of dark glass so as to minimize U.V. exposure. Heavier red wines are less sensitive to heat and light than lighter whites and rosé wines. The ideal storage temperature of a wine is between 10-15°C and in a constant manner. Minor changes due to different seasons are of less importance than regular changes. If not, the wine will mature faster and loose some of its complexity and finesse. A wine should also be stored away from vibrations, which is almost impossible on a yacht but perhaps can one avoid putting it near the engine room at least. Wine bottles should always be stored on the side so the cork is in contact with the wine. If leaving a bottle standing up for too long the cork will harden and fail leading to oxidation of the wine. For yachts, the best solution to make sure the quality of the wine is intact is to either invest in wine fridges or aiming to buy ready to drink vintages and to try to plan what is needed for the season as much as possible.

SERVICE OF WINE

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STYLE OF WINE

SERVICE TEMPERATURE

EXAMPLE

Sweet wines Sparkling wines

Sauternes, Sweet Muscats Champagne, Cava, Asti

6 - 8 ºC 6 - 8 ºC

Light/Med. bodied white

Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Fino Sherry

10 ºC

Med/Full bodied, oaked white Light bodied red

White Burgundy, Fumé Blanc Beaujolais, Bardolino, Valpolicella

12 °C 12 ºC

Med/Full bodied red

Australian Shiraz, Châteauneuf du Pape, Barolo Barbaresco, Amarone della Valpolicella, Vintage Port 17 - 18 ºC

OUR SALES TERMS iAvailability of wines and vintages are subject to change at any time. iPrices are per bottle exclusive french VAT (20%). iDelivery time: 1-3 days iPayment is due in full on delivery. iFor orders exceeding 1000,00 € transport is free along the Riviera. iFor orders less than 1000,00 € a transport fee will be added.

Zone one (Antibes) – Free Zone two (Juan les Pins and Golf Juan) – 60,00 € Zone three (Cannes – Nice) – 110,00 € Zone four (Villefranche – Monaco) – 150,00 € Zone five (Saint Tropez) – 250,00 €

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TAX FREE DELIVERIES OF CONSUMABLE GOODS ON YACHTS iTax free goods des ned for consumption during the period of a valid charter contract, are

available to commercially registered yachts, employing a permanent crew, providing the yacht leaves the port within the 48 hours following delivery of the tax free goods. What we need from you… iThe Order – The contents of the order (as precisely as possibly) and your desired delivery

date and me, along with at least 2 contact numbers. iA copy of the Ships’ Papers clearly stating the vessel is commercially registered. iA copy of the Charter Contract iA copy of the Crew List iA “demande d’Avitaillement” or tax free application form, filled out and stamped by the

captain of the yacht. (We will provide you with this form) iTIME! – Please allow at least 48 hours before the delivery of the goods. Our customs

agent will present this information to the Customs Authorities who will prepare the necessary customs documents at their own speed. The customs may insist on being present delivery and have been known to board yachts at this time. Tax free deliveries can only be done Monday – Friday, 9-12 and 14-17. There will be a surcharge to cover the cost of our customs agent’s time. It is forbidden to consume goods bought under tax free conditions alongside, and we cannot deliver tax free goods to static charters. It is also forbidden to disembark goods purchased under tax free conditions unless payment of the local taxes has been paid to the local authorities. Tax on deliveries cannot be reclaimed retrospectively.

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OUR TEAM

Louise SYDBECK MW Founder Louise has more than 15 years of experience in the wine industry. After a sommelier program in Sweden she left for France to explore her passion for wine further. This took her to a wine university in the Rhône, a vineyard in Provence and finally to head up Riviera Wine. In 2014 she became the 100th woman in the world to be awarded the prestigious Master of Wine qualification and is known in the industry for sharing her passion for wine and creating top wine selections onboard.

114 Richard IANDOLO Wine Buyer Due to his roots and his residence, Richard grew up tasting wines of his family estate in South Italy and visiting Domaines in the Rhône region of France. At the age of maturity, he chose to travel around the Old World pursuing his Master’s Degree and improving his wine knowledge. After teaching Italian language and playing on international financial markets, his passion seems to have won out on his professions and started to be his vocation.

Grégory TEODOSIO Wine Buyer Grégory joined our buying team in 2018. Having grown up in Grenoble, his interest in wine naturally started with wines from his native Rhône Valley. However, it wasn’t until moving to Australia that he really fell in love with the world of wine. He gained invaluable experience working as a brand ambassador for a renowned Australian estate and has also passed his WSET Level 3. His thirst for knowledge has since pushed him to start studying towards the challenging WSET Diploma.

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Max DE BEAUFORT-SUCHLICK Head of Sales Max is Riviera Wine’s most recent addition and joins us as Head of Sales, having spent the past three years supplying fine wine to yachts. His initial professional experience was in the shipping industry, where he spent several years working as an analyst for a leading shipbroking company. A growing interest in wine prompted him to search for a new challenge, and he duly began managing the Private Reserves team at a large London-based wine merchant, before starting to supply superyachts.

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Campbell CORMACK Operations & Sales After graduating university in Scotland, Campbell moved to France to enter the yachting industry. He spent several years at sea on large motor yachts before he felt that a shorebased position was more suitable for him, joining Riviera Group in 2001 to head up the sales division. Campbell’s enthusiasm and competence has had a great impact on our wine supply division where he is involved with the sales and the teaching of the WSET® wine courses. He achieved the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits in 2017.

115 Adrian BABA Warehouse & Stock Manager Prior to joining us in 2012, Adrian had his own company installing electrical systems in cars, however the call of the French Riviera and the opportunities in the yachting industry have seen him establish himself here full-time. Adrian’s boundless energy and devotion to providing a quality and on-time service render him invaluable to the team.

Valérie GUEGUEN Accounting & Administration Valerie is born in Bretagne but moved south 18 years ago. After several years of working with accounts and administration for a hotel chain she joined the RYS team in the spring of 2011 where she continues with similar tasks. She is extremely thorough, efficient and positive which makes her a very important member of our team.

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Communication & Marketing Moved to France at the age of 16, Maria is qualified with a Master Degree in Corporate Strategy and after working in event management and communication agencies, she joined Riviera Wine fascinated by new challenges and discovering the wine industry. Determined, creative and organised, Maria contributes to marketing and communication activities of our Group and assists Richard and Grégory, our Wine Buyers, with daily logistics and storage management.

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WINE TRAINING There are several wine courses available that are both educative and entertaining but if you wish to have records of your knowledge in wine and have an internationally recognized qualification, the WSET® courses is the only option. The Wine and Spirit Education trust (WSET®) was founded in the UK in 1969 to provide high quality education and training in wines and spirits. Since then, WSET® has grown into the foremost international body in the field of wines and spirits education, with a suite of sought-after qualifications. Although based in London, there are over 600 centers in 60 countries that provide the qualifications and Riviera Wine was the first one on the Riviera to become an Approved Program Provider. WSET® Level 2 - Award in wines and spirits The Level 2 qualification is intended for those aspiring a Chief Steward(ess) position or anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of wine and other alcoholic beverages. It is an intense course lasting 3 days. The syllabus includes topics such as the key wine-producing areas of the world, grape varieties, label terminology, professional tasting of a large selection of international quality wines and food and wine matching.

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WSET® Level 3 - Award in wines This is an in depth 5-day wine course which gives comprehensive coverage of all main wines and spirits. The course has an increased focus on tasting technique and on the application of the knowledge gained. We will taste around 100 wines from around the world and cover the wine regions in greater depth than for the Intermediate Certificate. Viticulture and vinification are also subjects dealt with in more depth. Candidates are advised to hold the WSET® Level 2 before studying for the WSET® Level 3.

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Riviera Wine was the first Approved Program Provider for WSET® in the region and since we started offering these internationally recognised coursed more than 250 yacht crew have attended one or several courses. YFantastic course, Louise’s passion for wine is intoxicating! Zoe Reed (Chief Stewardess/Villa Manager) YExcellent course, clear and precise. Louise shows a real passion for wine during her teaching and this motivates you to learn more. I highly recommend the course and look forward to the Advanced one. Heath Mcormack (Football Player) YVery good course and great teaching, though there was a lot to remember in a short space of me I learned loads. Sharon Long (Chief Stewardess/Villa Manager)

YI really enjoyed the course because it gave a general knowledge about wine while focusing on the main grape varieties and regions. The food and wine matching session was also very helpful. I also enjoyed much as well Louise’s way of teaching. Petrea Roxana (Chief Stewardess) YIn the past three days I have learned so much and feel it has been very beneficial and enjoyable, however, I realise I want to learn more so put my name down for the Advanced as well! (Chief Stewardess) YLouise is very knowledgeable and had a nice, easy and relaxed way of teaching which really helped learning. Very good course. Nina Morgan (Chief Stewardess) YExcellent course, could have done with another day to learn more though. Very enjoyable and great wines too! Kirsty Angell (Chief Stewardess) YThe best course I have ever taken! Louise Boardman (Chief Stewardess)

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YA really good course, I personally feel it has been very helpful for me both professionally and personal. Yavor Nenon (Chief Steward)

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