Wines by the Glass

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White Wines

Verdillac, Bordeaux                                                            30       6.50

-Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon

Hermitage de combas                                                            24       5.75

-Chardonnay

Macon Villages, Burgundy                                                  33      7.00

         -Chardonnay

macon-solutre                                                                     42       9.00

-Chardonnay

Heimberger , Ch. De Beblenheim                                           29       6.00

-Riesling

Vouvray, Charles Bove                                                        29       6.00

-Chenin Blanc

Saumur, Reserve des Vignerons                                           26       5.75

-Chenin Blanc

Sauternes, Barton & Guestier                                                     10.00

-Sweet wine made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Sparkling

 


Carousel Classique, brut Blanc de blanc, NV Loire     32          7.00

Carousel   split 187 mll                                                                  11.00

Marquis De La tour rose Brut NV Loire                         37          8.00

 


Red Wines

Hermitage de combas                                                            26       5.75

-Cabernet Sauvignon

Hermitage de combas                                                            24       5.75            

-Merlot

Hermitage de combas                                                            26       5.75            

-Sirah

Bordeaux superieur, château Saint-Michel                       34       8.50

-Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

Saint Emilion, Chateau Gravier Figeac                               48     10.00

          -Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot $ Cabernet Franc                                          

Bourgogne, S & R Sarrazin                                                  40       9.50

-Pinot Noir

Provence, Domaine de Regusse                                            30       7.00

         -Pinot Noir

beaujolais, chateau des capitans                                      33       7.00

         -Gamay

Champagne/Sparkling Wine

Carousel Classique, brut Blanc de blanc, NV Loire         32

A dry and youthful sparkling wine made of 100% Chardonnay grapes, all grown exclusively in the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Appealing and complex fruit aromas

Rose , Marquis de Latour (Loire), BRUT nv                         37

Dry but fruity sparkling wine, a great rose wine, beautiful pink color, tight mousse and loads of strawberry, it goes down so easy, it could be dangerous

Laurent-Perrier ,Brut LP since 1812, nv                            85

Perfectly balance with crisp flavors and finesse, fresh and delicate nose showing good complexity with hints of citrus and white fruit, fine & persistent bubbles.

Taittinger Brut (Reims), 'La Francaise' nv                          75

Elegantly fresh and delicate with a flavor palette of pear and stone fruits offset by warm, yeasty notes and hints of bread crust

Moet et Chandon (Epernay), Extra Dry 'White Star' nv    79

A balanced blend of the three vine varietals reveals a harmonious succession of sensations

Moet et Chandon (Epernay), Brut 'Dom Perignon' 1998     170

Tremendous aromatic intensity, offering hints of bread dough, tropical fruits, and roasted hazelnuts; medium to full-bodied, with crisp acidity

Veuve Clicquot (Reims), Brut 'La Grande Dame' 1996         210

Sophisticated in both flavor and texture, this dry Champagne boasts appealing layers of toasty, doughy, smoky flavor, a mouth-filling mousse and a lingering finish


White Wine

Loire Valley

101    Muscadet,  de Sevre et Maine, Guy Saget  2005                   27

This light, crisp white has just enough pear and mineral flavors; fresh and clean with a core of citrus-like acidity

100    Sancerre, « Chavignole , Hubert Brochard 2003               45               

Dry and Fruity, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, complex aromas and extremely well balance

103       Sancerre,Matthias Roblin 2005                                          50                  

Classic Sancerre with fresh gooseberries, lime, soft dusted herbs, chalky minerality and a particularly lean and driving acidity that keeps the wine in great balance. We've been lucky enough to find some values in Sancerre this year, and this is definitely one!

102    Pouilly Fumé, Le domaine Saget 2003                                 42

Just across the Loire river from Sancerre, this wine has aromas of musk and smoke, a thicker style white wine, deep with an excellent structure

Burgundy (Chardonnay)

 110   Macon Villages , Michel & Didier  Lamblin 2005            33

Rich and intense, medium body clean and fresh. Seafood light sauce and chicken lover

111    Saint-veran. “la Solitude” 2004                                    32

Made from the Chardonnay grape in south Burgundy, between the Maconnaise and Beaujolais, Superb wine, terrific vintage; bright and rich

112    macon-Solutre, Domaine des Gerbeaux 2006                 42

Charming, perfumed bouquet, mineral “stone” notes with a round and fresh taste

116       Pouilly-Fuisse, ViellesVignes, Domaine Des Gerbeaux 2006                54

This single vineyard uses 80 years old vines showing a minerally restrained nose with some gentle oak and a fat buttery fruit. Very well structure and a very long a delicate finish.

113     Meursault, Genot-Boulanger, Clos Du Cromin   2004                       88

Balanced and sturdy “backbone;” bracing acidity sharpens the honeyed quality. Toasty, smoky, chestnuts and a whiff of butter. Nicely balanced, rich yet steely, complex.

114    Chasssagne Montrachet 1er  cru, Shaps & R-S  2005      99

This is a perfect example of the power and concentration of this 1er Cru location. The structure on the palate is rich and deep, with a good dose of acid and earth. Citrus aromas that are balanced by a minerality and a touch of oak.

115    Puligny- Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru , G. Boulanger           92

Rich, Honeyed, ripe apples and pears, peaches. Fat and rich fruit with lovely acid backbone. Long aromatic finish

Bordeaux (Sauvignon Blanc)

121    Verdillac, Bordeaux 2006                                       30   

The color is pale straw. The aromas are melony, grassy, a bit herbal, a bit floral, with some apple notes in the background. The mouth feel is light, juicy, with barely any sugar, balanced with tartness, and displaying fresh cut fruit and mineral flavors.

122    Pessac-Leognan , Chateau Carbonnieux 2003       80

A medium bodied dry white wine with subtle flavors, round, clean, well made

123    Pessac-Leognan , Château tour Leognan 2004     39

Pale yellow color with fresh aromas of grapefruit. On the palate the citrus notes are light

and rounded out by the oak nuisances.

124    Chateau Lamothe de Haux,  Bordeaux 2006          35

 A pretty wine , quite typical of white Bordeaux. Fresh, full and mellow with soft melon and bright grapefruit flavors and an earthy claylike note.

Alsace

130    Pinot Blanc, Heimberger 2005                                29

Smooth Alsace White with a touch of crispness on the end.Ripe pears, and white fruits shine through in a succulent palate.

131       Gewurstraminer, Heimberger 2005                        37

Full bodied, Sweeter flavors with aromas of exotic fruits, spices and flowers

132    Sylvaner, Domaine leon Boesch, 2004                   31

Delicate and floral, this wine builds on your palate with ripe apples, minerals and a hint of spices

North Carolina

171    Chardonnay, Chatham Hill 2002,                           28

Lightly oaked with a pear and pineapple bouquet and flavors that finish with a touch of vanilla

172    Viognier, RayLen Vineyards 2003, Yadkin Valley  29

A rare French Rhone grape - full and spicy with layers of peach and apricot flavors; French barrel aging enhances the richness

173    Chardonnay, Shelton Vineyards 2002, Yadkin Valley 33

Complex oak character and focused citrus flavors rounded out with just a hint of honeydew and baked apple; delicate shadings of butterscotch and hazelnut

Rhone Valley

150 Houchart, cotes de provence  rose                      29

A dry, fruity rose wine grown in the high slopes of Aix en Provence


Red Wine

 

Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot/Cabernet Franc)

19      Château de parenchere, cuvee Raphael b. superieur, 2005                            42

 A plush style of wine made about 50% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The soils of chalk and clay, water retentive and nourishing to grapes in hot conditions, helped to plumpen this wine to a perfect ripeness. Dark, fleshy and round

20      Margaux, Chateau Deyrem Valentin, 2003                63

Very elegant aromas of red fruits, toasted bread, sweet coffee and truffle. Medium body with surprising length

21      Pauillac, Lafite B. de  Rothschild, reserve speciale, 2004               59

         Concentrate essence of black currant, extremely round, medium body and nicely balanced

A bit of lift on the finish

22      Chateau Recougne, Bordeaux Superior, 2003          34

This regular cuvee offers sweet cherry fruit, cedar, fruitcake, and spice aromas.

25      St. Emilion, Chateau Simard, 1995                              64

A sought after wine whose finesse and suppleness are due to the combination of sandy, gravelly soils with rigorous grape selection and very careful winemaking.

27      St. Julien, Chateau. Gloria, 1998                              89

A velvety-textured, medium-bodied with black cherry, , cassis fruit - pure, plump and succulent claret smoke, jammy black and red fruits, minerals, licorice, and toast

28      St. Estephe, Chateau Le Crock , 2000                        78

Scents of dried herbs, underbrush, cassis, and currants emerge from this attractively perfumed, supple, spicy, medium-bodied wine

33      pauillac, château bellegrave, 2000                         62

An intense bouquet of violet, wet earth and smoke give way to leathery texture, redcurrant, blackberry, pencil lead and liquorice comes out of an elegant body

23      Pomerol, Chateau  Closerie  mazeyres, 2001           69

Delicate aromas, Forest floor scent, berries and earth in soft tannins, caressing finish.

29      Chateau Saint -Michel, Bordeaux Superieur 2003    34

Its great fineness and subtle fruit characterize this wine. It is round and easy to drink. Without being too robust, its complexity and character are forward

24      Pauillac, Chateau Courtin, 2003                               55

Its clashing bouquet of black bays, tobacco and roasted notes surprises by its intensity and its matter in mouth is really that of a first wine. Deep, fatty and imposing.

26      Pauillac, les Gartieux, pichon Lalande 2000                                                   65

Purple color, discreet nose with subtle aromas of blackberry and vanilla, long in mouth

supple with vivacity, bold finish typical from that vintage

30          St. Estephe, Chateau Les Ormes de Pez, 2003                                        85

Spicy, soft, savory, medium to full body, with a dark ruby/plum color, hints of earth, plum and black currants are present in this straightforward easy going wine. Parker 88     

32      Pessac Leognan, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, 2003 170

Attractive peppery and earthy nose with good definition. Medium bodied, well balanced with moderate acidity, note of tobacco, blackberry and espresso on the finish Very fine.

34      Pauillac, Chateau  Lynch Bages, 2003                      210

Surprisingly forward with a vegetal nose, rich and spicy palate with a touch of raisin. Firm and elegant. Good Vigor with blackberry, tar and orange zest.

 

Rhone Valley (Syrah/Grenache) & Provence

1        Cotes du Rhone, Cellier des dauphins, Prestige 2005       28

Fresh, supple flavors of blackberries and licorice are backed by just enough tannin to keep

This wine long and living. typical Rhone valley wine

2        Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine Chante-Perdrix  2005      68

Firm wine, rich and spicy, meaty aromas, young strawberries,finishing with an elegant tannin. The wine develops into a warm and satisfying maturity.

4        Cotes du Rhone  village, Cairanne 2004                   39

Really Robust Loads of black cherry and currant fruit; full-bodied; here is a chewy wine and enough acidity to enjoy its ride and finish

5        Gigondas, E. Guigal 2003                                            47

Rich and concentrated; a deep ruby/purple color followed by a beautiful perfume of creme de cassis, cherries, pepper, and earth; full, chewy, and long

6        Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine du vieux Lazaret  2004                      52

Intense; 67% Grenache and 27% Syrah; soft tannins, full fruit ahead; great finish with light spices

8        Gigondas, Chateau du Trignon 2005                          48

Whole berry fermentation gives this wine a bright cherry flavor with unique character and smoothness

10      Pinot Noir, Domaine de Regusse, Haute provence 2004                      30

Typical pinot strawberry fruit flavors with good length and a soft finish, melodic and earthy

 

 

Rhone Valley (Syrah/Grenache)& Provence (Cont/..)

9        Chateauneuf du Pape, Grand Tinel 2001                   65

Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise and Mourvedre form a dark, flavorsome ensemble. 'Classically   made ... one of the most forceful, alcoholic and distinctive wines of the appellation'.

11      Chateauneuf du pape, telegramme 2005                   73

Dark cherry, plum, pepper, mineral and hot stone note pumping through the long, fruit - and terroir - filled finish. Really fleshes out nicely, with velvety tannins that are typical in '04.

12          Domaine coursodon, Saint Joseph, 2004                    50

100 per cent syrah grapes aged partly in oak account for this wine’s splendid flavors. this classy rhône red’s lively, peppery palate and seductive syrah spice is ideal with everything from fish in sauce to braised meet and even duck

Languedoc

50      Chateau St Martin La Guarrigue, Bronzinelle 2005         39

The nose delivers a peppery, stewed black fruit punch that moves onto a palate packed with garrigue spice, cassis and black cherries.

51      Ermitage Pic St. Loup, coteaux de Languedoc 2004 37

Pic St. Loup is the best region within the Laguedoc, Cherry and Plum on the nose, vibrant on the pallet, touch of herb and pepper on the finish. Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre

52      Clos La Coutale, Cahors 2004                                   39

Rich and ripe on the nose. Dark color. Black fruit aromas with hints of licorice and black pepper mixed in. On the palette velvety smooth texture, soft in mouth, low tannins

 

Burgundy (Pinot Noir)

60          L’etalon, Pinot Noir 2004                                                                     48

A blend of Chassagne rouge and bourgogne rouge. Aged in 20% new oak. True to pinot aromas of cherry, black currant and mushroom are evident. The style is burgundy with firm tannins and bright acidity

61          Chambolle-mussigny, domaine Herve Sigaut 2001    56

Vines planted in 1947. Wine extremely balanced in mouth due to its proximity to The Morey St Denis. Exciting complexities, fruit and elegant spices dancing together in a friendly bath of wood and fresh herbs aromas.

62      Pinot Noir de Bourgogne 2003                                   40

100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, supple and long in mouth, red and black berries up front, low and tamed tannins, finish on a elegant and light acidity

63      Beaune  Greves 1er cru, alex Gambal 1999               82

Super purity of fruits. Deep red color, very aromatic, soft and fine tannins.

Balance extract & finesse, Just unbelievable, a Must drink.

64      Gevrey Chambertain, Domaine Pierre Gelin  2003     78

Black Cherry aromas; shows firm tannic structure, silky & elegant fruit with nuances of sweet oak and spice ending in a full finish

65      Pommard, Domaine  De Courcel 2004                          120

wine of elegance and depth, Opulent and magnificent visceral, Sensual Fruity gamey nose. A wine of ripe, fat fruit with a thin line of tannin holding it up

67        Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru, Les Beaumonts  1996               375

"This is rather better. Good intensity. Lovely ripe fruit. Ripe and succulent. Good vigour at the end. Medium-full body. Long and stylish. Very good indeed. From 2007." (Clive Coates - The Vine - Mar-2003)

 

Beaujolais

70      beaujolais-village, Domaine de boissieu 2005           34

Fuller bodied Beaujolais wine beautiful fruit forward, light oak flavor, gentle acidity, r