CONTENTS WINES BY THE GLASS 2 3 CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINES 4 7 FRANCE 8 21 ITALY SPAIN PORTUGAL GERMANY 28 REST OF OLD WORLD 29

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1 CONTENTS WINES BY THE GLASS 2 3 Page Number CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINES 4 7 FRANCE 8 21 ITALY SPAIN PORTUGAL GERMANY 28 REST OF OLD WORLD 29 AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND SOUTH AFRICA USA ARGENTINA CHILE HALF BOTTLES MAGNUMS ORGANIC AND BIODYNAMIC WINES DESSERT WINES PORTS

2 WINES BY THE GLASS CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING 125ml Bottle Prosecco Brut Spumante, Borgo Molino, Treviso, Veneto, Italy, NV Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, Champagne, France, NV ml 125ml 175ml Bottle Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Vernon, Lawson s Dry Hills, Marlborough, New Zealand, Reserve Chamonix, Cape Chamonix, Franschhoek, Coastal Region, South Africa, Grüner Veltliner, Lossterrassen, Gobelsburg, Austria Albariño, Bodegas Terras Gauda, O Rosal, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain, Julia Kemper Branco, Dâo, Portugal, ROSE 70ml 125ml 175ml Bottle Classic Rosé, Bekaa Valley, Massaya, Lebanon Carlos Reynolds, Reynolds Wine Growers, VR Alentejano, Portugal, 2011 Vacqueyras, Domaine de l Espigouette, Bernard Latour, Rhône Valley, France, ml 125ml 175ml Bottle Crozes Hermitage, Yann Chave, Rhône Valley, France, Pernand-Vergelesses 1 er Cru Les Vergelesses, Domaine Chanson, Burgundy, France, Numanthia, Toro, Spain, WINES AVAILABLE ON CORAVIN 70ml 125ml 175ml Bottle Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy, France, Cheval Des Andes, Cheval Blanc & Terrazas de Los Andes, Mendoza - Luján de Cuyo, Argentina, 2008 Château Léoville-Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France,

3 DESSERT WINES BY THE GLASS 70ml Essensia, Orange Muscat, Andrew Quady, California, USA, Cordon Cut Riesling, Mount Horrocks, Clare Valley, Château Laville, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, FORTIFIED WINES BY THE GLASS PORT 70ml White Port, Adriano White Reserva, Ramos Pinto 7.00 Late Bottled Vintage, Ramos Pinto, Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage, Ramos Pinto, Yr Tawny, Quinta De Ervamoira, Ramos Pinto Yr Tawny, Quinta do Bom Retiro, Ramos Pinto yr Tawny, Ramos Pinto Adriano s flight For those who wish to explore the delights of tawny port, we proudly offer a flight of all three at 35ml measures MADEIRA 70ml Sercial, 10yr old reserve, Vinhos Barbeito Verdelho, 10yr old reserve, Vinhos Barbeito Boal, 5yr old reserve, Vinhos Barbeito 8.50 Malmsey, 10yr old reserve, Vinhos Barbeito SHERRY 70ml La Gitana, Manzanilla, Bodegas Hidalgo 4.50 Marismeno, Fino, Sanchez Romate 5.50 Dry Sack, Amontillado, Williams & Humbert 3.85 Palo Cortado de Jerez, Vides Jerez de La Frontera, Lustau Almacenista Capatz Andres, Deluxe Cream, Emilio Lustau 5.25 Triana, Pedro Ximenez, Andalucia, Bodegas Hidalgo 5.25 MARSALA 70ml Marsala Superiore, Vito Curatolo Arini, Riserva

4 Louis Roederer has always been a firm favourite with us at Northcote, which we now proudly present as our house Champagne. The House of Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 and has been owned by the same family since The house produces wines from its own vineyards, of a quality and style placing them among the most sought after wines in the world. Owning over 200 acres of the finest vineyards enables this Grande Marque to be self sufficient for at least two thirds of its own production. A solid know-how, the patient workings of time and a respect for the silent ageing process all contribute to the subtle and complex profile of Louis Roederer champagnes. The meticulous care that goes into each wine, clearly distinguishes Louis Roederer above all the rest. Louis Roederer, Brut Premier Half Bottle NV Louis Roederer, Brut Premier NV Louis Roederer, Carte Blanche Demi Sec NV Louis Roederer, Brut Vintage Louis Roederer, Brut Rosé Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs Louis Roederer, Brut Premier Magnum NV Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut Magnum

5 FRANCE - CHAMPAGNE NON VINTAGE These wines are made from a blend of different vintage years and exemplify the house style of each producer. They are blended and aged to be drunk upon release. Our selection offers Champagnes of both the highest quality and diversity of styles. 30 Laurent Perrier, Ultra Brut, Tours-Sur-Marne Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims Pol Roger, Brut Réserve, Épernay Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut, Aÿ Charles Heidsieck, Brut Réserve, Reims Krug, Grande Cuvée, Reims BLANC DE BLANCS The Champagne term White of Whites refers descriptively to those Champagnes which are made solely from the Chardonnay grape. This is the most delicate and refined grape in the potential blend for Champagne (the others being Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier). It will come as no surprise that these are the most wonderful aperitifs styles, but also outstanding partners to classic shellfish dishes. Truly hedonistic and recommended unreservedly. 34 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Brut, Cuis 1er Cru, Cuis, NV Ruinart, Reims, NV Deutz, Aÿ, Louis Roederer, Reims, Charles Heidsieck, Blancs des Millénaires, Reims, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Reims, Salon, Les Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, VINTAGE & PRESTIGE CUVEE The ultimate expression of a Champagne house, made only in very good years. Many will need little introduction, but it is worth highlighting how fine the 1995, 1996 and 1998 vintages were and how perfectly mature they are now for drinking. If you prefer a slightly fresher and zestier style then 2002 is considered to be the finest vintage to date post millennium. these vintage wines due to their quality and nature are the perfect style of Champagne to accompany food. 50 Louis Roederer, Brut, Reims, Bollinger, La Grande Année, Brut, Aÿ, Champagne Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz, Aÿ, Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon, Épernay, Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut, Reims, Bollinger R.D., Aÿ, Clos des Goisses, Philipponnat, Aÿ, Krug, Brut, Reims, Dom Pérignon Oenotheque, Moët & Chandon, Épernay, Bollinger, Vieilles Vignes Françaises, Aÿ,

6 FRANCE - CHAMPAGNE HALF BOTTLES 1 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, NV Bollinger Rosé, Aÿ, NV Deutz Rosé, Aÿ, NV Krug, Grande Cuvée, Reims, NV MAGNUMS It is generally accepted that Champagne is at its best when made and matured in magnums. There is finer ratio of wine to the lees to give you that lovely biscuit or brioche character. Greater volume gives smaller bubbles creating a creamy sensation on your palate. 10 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims, NV Vilmart & Cie, Grand Réserve, Rilly-La-Montagne, NV R de Ruinart, Brut, Reims, NV Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut, Reims, ROSE Rosé Champagne is more than an elegant and stylish drink. The black grape element in the blend makes for a fuller, fruitier style, which marries well with even quite rich fish dishes, especially salmon. Also an attractive alternative with English summer fruits and berries. 19 Forget Brimont, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru Ludes, Reims, NV Bollinger Rosé, Aÿ, NV Louis Roederer, Rosé, Brut Reims, Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rose Brut, Tours-Sur-Marne, NV Dom Pérignon, Rosé, Moët & Chandon, Épernay, Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé, Reims, RICH With extra dosage these are more rounded and less dry expressions than the normal Brut, they are particularly good with a number of soufflés and some savoury dishes on our menu. 45 Louis Roederer, Carte Blanche, Demi Sec, Reims, NV Veuve Clicquot, Vintage Rich, Reims,

7 SPARKLING AROUND THE WORLD This section might be labelled as always he bridesmaid never the bride! But that belies the sheer quality and diversity of styles here. Prosecco is the most popular sparkling wine in the UK at the moment and no wonder for its uncomplicated and refreshing fruity style. And to note that this wine comes in two distinct styles Spumante, which means fully sparkling, and Frizzante, which means gently sparkling a version which works especially well with food as a result. We are now offering both styles to give you that option. And as for the English sparkling wines, these are now at the highest quality levels ever so much so that the Champagne houses themselves are looking at investing in English sparkling wine vineyards! We especially recommend Gusbourne now formally recognised at in the English premier league of bottle fermented sparkling wine. And finally, Louis Roederer s Californian Quartet Brut is probably the finest sparkling wine in the New World. Explore and enjoy this section with confidence. ENGLAND 76 Gusbourne, Brut Reserve, Kent, Coates & Seely Brut Rosé, Hampshire, NV Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs, Kent, SPAIN 79 Cava Brut, Topacio, Penedes, Castellblanch, NV ITALY 81 Prosecco Frizzante, Ca Morlin, Veneto, NV Prosecco Brut Spumante, Borgo Molino, Treviso, Veneto, NV Rosato Spumante, Extra Brut, Ca Morlin, Veneto, NV NEW ZEALAND 85 Pelorus Brut, Marlborough, New Zealand, Cloudy Bay, NV USA 90 Quartet Brut, Roederer Estate, California, NV

8 FRANCE - ALSACE Alsace stands apart from the rest of France and has endured a history of mixed ownership, before finally becoming part of the Country at the end of the First World War. Surprisingly, with the exception of the Languedoc, Alsace enjoys the sunniest and driest climate in the whole of France. This is due to its location to the east of the Vosges Mountains, which create a rain shadow for the region. Alsace was one of the earliest wine regions in France to focus solely on quality (over quantity). It also pioneered the use and promotion of single grape varietals predominantly white and led by the majestic Riesling. Here is the home to France s greatest range of aromatic white wines, with a supporting cast which includes Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris (aka Grigio) and Pinot Blanc. The wines purity of fruit, body, fine acidity and absence of oak; means that they are exhilarating partners to food. They unquestionably deserve far greater acclaim than they receive. 100 Riesling, Les Princes Abbés, Domaines Schlumberger, Pinot Blanc, Mise du Printemps, Josmeyer, Gewürztraminer, Rolly Gassmann, Pinot Gris, Rolly Gassmann, Riesling, Les Pierrets, Josmeyer, Gewürztraminer, Hengst, Grand Cru, Josmeyer, Riesling, Cuvée Frédéric Emile, Trimbach, Riesling, Clos Ste Hune, Trimbach,

9 FRANCE - BORDEAUX With the exception of Champagne, no other region has managed to build such an enviable reputation through the combination of the high quality production and hard PR of just a small number of its top producers. With over 40,000 estates it is an enormous production area and yet it is only the top 2% of Chateaux which carry the imagery and kudos of the region. Nothing would be easier in a Bordeaux section of a wine list than simply selecting a beauty parade of the top names, many of which are now at eye watering prices. However, we have worked hard to put together a selection of classical, but affordable, wines that combine the best of their individual regions, with many from top vintages and at their peak for drinking. We would especially like to recommend the extensive range of Second Wines we have examples of these from all the main Bordeaux communes on the list. These are all from top estates and selected from younger vines and lots but their provenance, pedigree and above all drinkability are outstanding. The section, overall, is geographically structured, by commune, and focused around a selection of Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon based and Right Bank Merlot based wines. Left Bank wines tend to be more tannic and structured whilst the Right Bank are slightly softer and more supple, but without any loss of power. Bordeaux, whether red, white or sweet, is indisputably a wine made for food and this echoes the whole ethos at Northcote. 110 Château Reynier, Entre-Deux-Mers, Domaine des Grands Ormes, Château Reignac, LEFT BANK SAINT - ESTEPHE 518 Château Montrose, 2ème Cru Classé, Château Cos d Estournel, 2ème Cru Classé, PAUILLAC 520 Les Tourelles de Longueville, 2ème Vin de Château Pichon Longueville Baron, Château Batailley, 5ème Cru Classé, Reserve de Comtesse, 2ème Vin de Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Château Grand Puy Lacoste, 5ème Cru Classé, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 2ème Cru Classé, Carruades de Lafite, 2ème Vin de Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton-Rothschild, 1èr Cru Classé,

10 LEFT BANK continued SAINT-JULIEN FRANCE - BORDEAUX 528 Château Gloria, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2ème Cru Classé, Château Léoville-Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, Château Léoville Las Cases, 2ème Cru Classé, MARGAUX 533 Baron de Brane, 2ème Vin de Château Brane-Cantenac, Château D Angludet, Château Brane Cantenac, 2ème Cru Classé, Château Rauzan Segla, 2ème Cru Classé, Château Palmer, 3ème Cru Classé, MEDOC/HAUT-MEDOC 538 Château Bernadotte, Château Sociando-Mallet, PESSAC LEOGNAN (GRAVES) 112 Château Bouscaut Blanc, Grand Cru Classé, Château De Cardaillon, L Espirit de Chevalier, 2ème Vin de Domaine de Chevalier, Domaine de Chevalier, Grand Cru Classé,

11 FRANCE - BORDEAUX RIGHT BANK SAINT-EMILION 545 Château Vieux Peyrouquet, Château Valade, Grand Cru, Château Capet Guillier, Grand Cru, Château de Valandraud, 1er Grand Cru Classé B, POMEROL 552 Château Bourgneuf, Les Pensées de Lafleur, 2ème Vin de Château Lafleur, Château Gazin, Château L Evangile,

12 FRANCE - BURGUNDY Compared to Bordeaux, Burgundy is a much more complex and for some interesting region. A patchwork of famous vineyards cluster around world renowned Villages in what, thankfully, remains one of France s most unspoilt viticultural areas. The spiritual home of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes; few regions can compare to Burgundy for producing both dry white and red wines of world class, side by side. The key to enjoying Burgundy is to think Producer first, then Vineyard and Village, then Vintage. Great producers tease out remarkable flavours and define the pure diversity and expression of Burgundy s wonderful terroir, and often in less fashionable years. We have done an enormous amount of work on the range and selection of Burgundies and believe it is the finest offering we have ever put together. Whether you enjoy the steely, low oak emphasis of Chablis or the weight and texture of a Cote de Beaune, we have a broad and very fine selection of white Burgundy. Equally, the reds encapsulate all the hedonistic, yet refined and diverse elegance of Pinot Noir. The list of producers reads nothing short of a who s who in the region and we recommend these wines unreservedly and as ever at Northcote with food and wine pairing in mind. BOURGOGNE 115 Terroir Noble, Domaine Vincent Girardin, Cuvée des Forgets, Patrick Javillier, La Tufera, Etienne Sauzet, Clos du Château de Puligny-Montrachet, Château de Puligny-Montrachet, Pinot Noir, Chanson, Domaine Tollot Beaut, Pinot Noir, Domaine Jean Grivot, Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Pierre Damoy, CHABLIS 120 Chablis, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Chablis 1 er Cru, Mont de Milleu, Billaud Simon, Grand Cru Valmur, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, er Cru Butteaux, Domaine François Raveneau, Grand Cru Les Clos, Vincent Dauvissat, COTE DE NUITS 128 Vougeot Blanc 1 er Cru, Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot, Domaine De La Vougeraie, Nuits-Saint-Georges, La Gerbotte,Domaine de L Arlot, Gevrey- Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey- Chambertin, Clos St Jacques, Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Pierre Damoy, Latricières-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Faiveley, Chambolle-Musigny, Jacques Frédéric Mugnier, Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, Grand Maupertuis, Domaine JM Millot, Vosne Romanée, Domaine René Engel, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Henri Gouges,

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14 FRANCE BURGUNDY PULIGNY MONTRACHET Puligny is a place of pilgrimage, but also a paradox. It is a place of worship of the greatest dry white wines and most precise expression of the Chardonnay grape - on the planet. But it is also a source of frustration for all those winemakers in other areas (Old and New World) who strive to emulate its quality - and sense of precision and provenance. The village itself is quietly discreet - in fact only beaten for soporific intensity by its near neighbour Chassagne. There is a sense of surety and tradition which emanates through the narrow streets and this is a place where you feel might be the last to abandon the traditional two hour French lunch sojourn. Within its sparse 111 hectares of vine are 71 different growers and this tells a perverse story. Because there are so few Domaines the majority of wine made in the village ends up in the (often very good name) bottles of Negociants Puligny, with only a small part of the (paltry) 120,000 cases produced in an average year under top Domaine names. Within the commune there are 3 distinct physical vineyard bands from the scree, slate and marlstone of Combettes and Referts on the Meursault border, which produce some of the more delicate (but never light) and very elegant styles of Puligny. Towards the centre eg Clavoillon and Folatières - where the soils are deeper and with more clay and limestone you get a firmer and more mineral style. Finally near and around the Grand Crus, the Premier Crus consist of clay loam and fragmented marl and lime stone. Here, not unsurprisingly, the climats come nearest to the exalted refinement of Grand Crus - led by Pucelles - with accentuated minerality and intense fruit and floral notes. Such is the almost ethereal quality of great Puligny that we thought you might enjoy a page and selection devoted to this commune, but showcasing the subtle differences between the Premier Crus in particular. Topping and tailing the range is a super baby Puligny Bourgogne Blanc from Etienne de Montille which comes from within the closed walls of the Château de Puligny, and a truly precise and vibrant Villages Puligny from Alain Chavy. At the other end of the scale there are three outstanding Grand Crus. The sandwich centre selection of Premier Crus example six of the very best vineyards from six of the very best producers and from a complete cross section of fine vintages. This is a page for the purist and hedonist alike! 14

15 FRANCE BURGUNDY PULIGNY MONTRACHET 118 Bourgogne Blanc, Clos du Château de Puligny-Montrachet, Château de Puligny- Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Clavoillon, Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Referts, Domaine Louis Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Folatières, Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Combettes, Domaine Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Folatières, Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive, Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Demoiselle, Louis Jadot, Le Montrachet Grand Cru Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin,

16 FRANCE BURGUNDY COTE DE BEAUNE 148 Pernand Vergelesses Blanc, Ier Cru Les Caradeux Domaine Chanson, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Bonneau du Martray, Beaune Blanc, 1 er Cru Clos des Mouches, Domaine Joseph Drouhin, Meursault Les Tillets, Patrick Javillier, Meursault, Clos de la Velle, Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Meursault 1 er Cru, Les Charmes, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Saint-Aubin, Derrière chez Edouard, Hubert Lamy, Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Clavoillon, Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Referts, Domaine Louis Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Folatières, Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Combettes, Domaine Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Folatières, Domiane Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Ier Cru Les Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive, Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Demoiselle, Louis Jadot, Le Montrachet Grand Cru Marquis de Laguiche, Joseph Drouhin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet 1 er Cru, La Maltroie, Domaine Bruno Colin, Corton Clos Des Cortons, Grand Cru, Domaine Faiveley, Corton Bressandes, Grand Cru, Domaine Follin-Arbellet, Savigny Les Beaune 1 er Cru Dominode, Domaine Chanson, Beaune, 1 er Cru Clos des Mouches, Domaine Joseph Drouhin, Pernand-Vergelesses 1 er Cru Les Vergelesses, Domaine Chanson, Pommard 1 er Cru, Clos des Epeneaux, Comte Armand, Volnay, Vendanges-Sélectionnées, Domaine Michel Lafarge, Santenay 1 er Cru, Les Gravieres, Vieilles Vignes, DomaineVincent Giradin,

17 FRANCE BURGUNDY COTE CHALONNAISE 151 Montagny 1 er Cru, Château de la Saule Roy Thévenin, Rully 1 er Cru, Le Meix Cadot Domaine Vincent Dureuil Janthial, Mercurey, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Raquillet, MACONNAIS 155 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse, Chanson, Saint-Véran, Les Buis, Domaine de La Croix Sennaillet, Pouilly-Fuissé, Les Ronchevats, Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, BEAUJOLAIS 165 Grand Clos de Loyse, Grands-mères des Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot, Beaujolais-Villages, Domaine Mannoir du Carra, Morgon, Côte Du Py, Domaine des Roches du Py, Martine & Guénael Jambon Gaec, Fleurie, Clos De La Grand Cour Domaine de la Grand Cour, Domaine Dutraive, Moulin-à-Vent, Grands-mères des Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot, FRANCE JURA 166 Savagnin, La Pierre, Les Granges Paquenesses, Côtes du Jura,

18 FRANCE LOIRE VALLEY The Loire is France s longest river (at over 1,000 kms) and probably its most beautiful no wonder it was the holiday home of the pre revolution aristocracy and why they built over 300 grand Châteaux along its banks. So much so, that in 2000, UNESCO added the central part of the Loire to its list of World Heritage Sites. With its more marginal, northerly climate the Loire is home to some of the most elegant and racy white wines in the world, although it also produces underrated sparkling, red and rosé wine. With over 87 wine producing areas there is much to choose from. The most famous of these are probably Sancerre (and its near neighbour Pouilly Fumé), which are the spiritual homes of Sauvignon Blanc, and Vouvray the home of Chenin Blanc, which makes a complete range of styles from bone dry to succulently sweet. Tucked away in this vinous vein of France are numerous rarefied delights, such as Savennières, Jasnières, (sweet) Coteaux du Layon (red) Chinon and one of the UK s long term restaurant allies Muscadet. 168 Touraine, Sauvignon, Domaine des Corbillières, Vouvray, Sec Silex, Domaine Vigneau Chevreau, Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Thibault, André Dezat et Fils, Sancerre, Domaine de la Garenne, Bernard-Noël Reverdy, Vouvray, Le Mont Sec, Domaine Huet, Jasnières, Les Rosiers, Domaine de la, Bellievière, Savennières, Chamboureau, Domaine FL, Montlouis, Domaine de la Tailleaux Loups, Clos de Mosny, Sancerre, Les Monts Damnés, Chavignol, François Cotat, Pur Sang, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé, Silex, Didier Dagueneau, ROSE 183 Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, Chavignol, François Cotat, Chinon, Les Varennes du Grand Clos, Charles Joguet, Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet,

19 FRANCE RHONE VALLEY The Rhône River is not the longest in France it is arguably the most important. The Rhône was the very gateway by which the Romans brought the vine into France and, from there, introduced it across the country. As this majestic river sweeps through Lyon it starts its twisted journey into the heart of the wine country. Precipitous granite vineyards hug the river from the roasted slopes of Côte-Rôtie, past Condrieu before turning around the famous hill of Hermitage. Tiny though these vineyards are it is the very heart of this Appellation and the spiritual home of the Syrah (and Viognier) grape. The reds of this area are, at their best, the most richly structured and refined style. To the south the river the landscape softens and its pinnacle is indisputably found at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here the great red grape of the southern Rhône Grenache is at its zenith and these fine wines rival the best of the northern Rhône. With their bold red fruit compote and Indian spice flavours, they are completely different in style, but just a good and as with the wines of the North perfect partners for classical main and full bodied dishes. NORTHERN RHONE 185 Roussanne, Yves Cuilleron, Viognier Les Vignes d à Côté, Yves Cuilleron, Crozes Hermitage, Domaine Mule Blanche, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Saint-Péray, Domaine du Tunnel, Condrieu, La Petite Côte, Yves Cuilleron, Hermitage, Chante Alouette, M. Chapoutier, Saint Joseph, Les Granits, M. Chapoutier, Ermitage, Cuvée de L Oree, M. Chapoutier, Crozes Hermitage, Le Rouvre, Yann Chave, Syrah, La Rosine, Domaine Michel Ogier, Cornas, Granit 30, Domaine Vincent Paris, Saint Joseph, Domaine du Tunnel, Crozes Hermitage, Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Côte-Rôtie, Gaec François et Fils, Hermitage, Monier de la Sizeranne, M. Chapoutier, Côte-Rôtie, Château d Ampuis, E.Guigal,

20 FRANCE RHONE VALLEY SOUTHERN RHONE ROSE 195 Tavel, Prieuré de Montézargues, Alain Dugas, Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de l Espigouette, Bernard Latour, Cairanne, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine de L Ameillaud, Château d Aqueria, Lirac, Vacqueyras, Domaine de l Espigouette, Bernard Latour, Côtes du Rhône, Lieu-dit Clavin, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Gigondas, Domaine des Bosquets, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Font de Michelle, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel, FRANCE PROVENCE ROSE 205 Triennes Rose, Vin de Pays du Var, Clos Mireille, Côtes de Provence, Domaines Ott,

21 FRANCE LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON As the biggest area of France under vine, Languedoc-Roussillon offers a vast variety of wines. Often overlooked in favour of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon provides a vast diversity in styles of wine ranging from still, sparkling, dry through to lusciously sweet Vin Doux Naturel. Thanks to the flexibility of the Vin de Pays classification, producers have the freedom and opportunity to experiment with different grape varieties such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Viognier; all successful across France but displaying the unique style and warmth from this Southerly Mediterranean region. Carignan, Mauzac and Piquepoul are considered to be indigenous to the area and surely define Languedoc-Rousillon as a classic French wine region. Languedoc-Roussillon can offer a wine fit for any occasion and their wines can enhance many a meal. Elegant seafood and poultry dishes work beautifully with the freshness of Picpoul de Pinet. Hearty and rich red meat dishes are outstanding with Fitou or Corbieres. Sweet desserts and cheeses work wonderfully with Vin Doux Naturel. 211 Picpoul de Pinet, Cuvée Prestige, Domaine des Lauriers, Languedoc, Bergerie de l Hortus Classique Blanc, Domaine de L Hortus, Languedoc, Clos des Papillons, Vin de Pays de l Hérault, Mas Gabriel, Languedoc, Limoux, Cuvée Oppidum, Château de Gaure, Languedoc, Grande Cuvée Blanc, Domaine de L Hortus, Languedoc, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Les Grands-mères, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine des Chênes, Roussillon, Les Trois Terresses, Vin de Pays de l Hérault, Mas Gabriel, Languedoc, Palagret, Domaine de Clovaillon, Languedoc, Fitou, Les Mégalithes, Domaine Bertrand Bergé, Languedoc, Grande Cuvée Rouge, Domaine de L Hortus, Languedoc,