Grand Cafe Villandry
Wine List
This is a wine list consisting of carefully selected wines from all
parts of the world. My philosophy regarding the selection is not
based on country, but rather on style and beauty of wine.
I would like to offer customers a choice of different wines by the
bottle or by the glass (175ml glass, 125ml glass, and 50ml tastings
- in some cases). This allows you to commit to enjoy a glass before
you commit to a bottle. Have a bit of fun - try something different!
For times when you just know what you want and want a slightly
bigger glass, there is the 175ml option.
Our wine list starts with bubbles to refresh the palate and get the
appetite going, moving on to light, zesty whites to complement
seafood and starters, through to rich, tannic and juicy reds to
combat the richness of say a Chateaubriand . And of course there is
the touch of sweetness at the end of the list
Bon appetit!
Wines of the month
Every month we will be hosting a Winemakers event with a chosen producer.
Drawing inspiration from this event we would like to offer you the opportunity
to try a range of their wines during that month at a discounted price.
A chosen site referred to by Aboriginals as "tabilk-tabilk" meaning "place of
many waterholes".
Tahbilk Estate, established in 1860 is one of the region’s oldest family owned
wineries. Although Marsanne is originally a grape from northern Rhone, it is
in the Nagambie Lakes region of Victoria, Australia, where some of the world’s
largest single holding of Marsanne as well as the oldest (together with Shiraz)
vines exist today.
By showcasing two single grapes we would like to highlight the difference
between vintages and aged vines, giving you the opportunity to taste the same
grape as it has evolved from aged vines as well as in the bottle.
Leading US industry publication ‘Wine & Spirits Magazine’ has, for the sixth
time, nominated Tahbilk as one of its International Wineries of the Year for
2013.
Wines of the month
125 ML GLASS
175 ML GLASS
75 CL BOTTLE
TAHBILK MARSANNE
2011 Tahbilk Marsanne
5.20 6.80 27.00
2007 Tahbilk Museum Release Marsanne
48.00
2003 Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne
53.00
TAHBILK SHIRAZ
2010 Tahbilk Shiraz
5.70
2006 Tahbilk ESP Shiraz
2006 Tahbilk 1860 Vines Shiraz
7.30
30.00
74.00
129.00
For further details regarding winemaker events do not hesitate to ask your
waiter or at reception.
Sparkling & Champagne
125 ML GLASS
Prosecco, La Jara Frizzante NV, Organic
75 CL BOTTLE
5.75
29.95
6.50
33.00
8.95
49.95
12.50
72.00
Freshly cut apples and pears with a gentle fizz
‘Immensely classy’ «Matthew Jukes»
Ackerman Laurance Sparkling Rose, Loire, NV
A delicious Loire sparkling filled with strawberry flavours.
Champagne Frerejean Freres Premier Cru
Combines light, crisp fruit with richness. A perferct balance of
vivacity and maturity
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
Brut Reserve NV
From one of the few family-owned Champagne houses, this is a
truly elegant bubbly with richness and depth.
Champagne Vouette et Sorbée
Extra Brut Blanc d’Argile
76.00
90.00
Nature is the workshop in Betrand Gautherots’s
finely-spun, biodynamic wine
Bollinger NV Spéciale Cuvée NV
Forceful proof of the energy a combination of blends brings to Champagne.
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Rosé NV
91.00
What Billecart is renowned for. A classy, delicate rose with
hints of fresh pear and soft red fruits. Elegance with great finesse.
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart 1998
Nutritious, yeasty, dough-like character is a rare
treat for all serious wine drinkers
125.00
White wine
Fresh and fruity
Versatile fresh wines that match pretty much any light dish.
1.
Horgelus, Sauvignon & Gros Manseng 2013
125 ML GLASS
175 ML GLASS
75 CL BOTTLE
3.95
4.95
19.95
4.20
5.60
23.00
5.20
7.20
29.95
5.60
7.80
32.50
Gascony, France
This classic duo of grapes will seduce you with its intense notes of exotic
and citrus fruit, with a streak of minerality and freshness.
2.
Soave, Alpha Zeta, 2013
Verona, Italy
Crisp and dry. Beats any Pinot Grigio at this price point!
3.
Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc, 2012
Cape Peninsula, South-Africa
Complex and sophisticated. A touch of Semillon for richness.
‘Tastes just like a Graves. Very punchy and direct with a bone-dry finish,
but lots of sleek fruit beforehand’. «Jancis Robinson»
4.
Riesling, Stefan Winter, Rheinhessen 2012
Rheinhessen, Germany
Wonderful aromas of lip-smacking notes of peach, lime
and apricot. Dry style of Riesling.
5.
Sauvignon Blanc, Saint Clair 2013
35.00
Marlborough, New Zealand
Passionfruit and blackcurrant leaf with a floral lift.
All you could possibly want from a Kiwi Sauvignon.
6.
Vouvray, La Dilettante Sec 2012
6.40
8.80
36.00
Loire, France
From a biodynamic producer, this Chenin Blanc is
bursting with apricots and notes of apple and honey.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £2.60
7.
Gruner Veltliner, Loimer 2013
Kaptal, Austria
Fresh and crisp with apple, citrus and white pepper.
A great food wine.
39.00
White wine
Luscious & rounded
Some richer and more aromatic wines
125 ML GLASS
8.
175 ML GLASS
Viognier, Le Paradou 2012
75 CL BOTTLE
28.00
Vin de Pays d’Oc, France
Notes of orange blossom and acacia followed by tropical
fruit flavours and a touch of herbaceousness on the finish.
9.
Rioja Bianco, Hacienda Ternero 2012
35.00
Rioja Alta, Spain
100% Viura. Furry peach skin, apricots and pears. Fruity but rounded.
10.
Limoux, Toques et Clochers 2010
37.00
Languedoc, France
Richer than a Chablis and more price-conscious than a Meursault.
11.
Chablis, Broc de Biques DRB 2011
7.40
9.80
42.00
Burgundy, France
From a vineyard just next to 1er Cru Montmains.
Spring like freshness shows in its crisp acidity, but there is plenty of ripe fruit
lightly brushed with honey, and the classic Chablis notes of chalk and oyster shells.
12.
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2012
8.20
11.40 48.00
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South-Africa
A new-world wine with old-world restraint and finesse.
A structured, mineral-tinged wine with length and complexity.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £3.30
13.
Condrieu, Louis Cheze 2011
13.40 18.65 79.00
Cotes du Rhone, France
From the region that produces the best of the Viognier grape.
Peaches and cream. A hedonist’s wine.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £5.30
14.
Puligny-Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet 2009
A classic Burgundy from one of the top producers.
Citrus blossom and orange zest with notes of butter and stonefruit.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £5.40
13.20 18.40
81.00
Rosé
Pretty in pink
Hugely popular in summer, but no need to be forgotten in winter
125 ML GLASS
AA Badenhorst Secateurs 2013
4.70
175 ML GLASS
6.50
75 CL BOTTLE
27.00
Swartland, South-Africa
A blend of Cinsault & Grenache
Cranberry, redcurrant, pink grapefruit, blood orange, strawberries & cream.
Château L’Aumerade 2012
28.00
Cotes de Provence, France
Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah giving flavours of
red-fruits, orange, grapefruit and a touch of spice.
Red wine
Light & delicate
Versatile wine for when the dishes range from vegetables to beef
125 ML GLASS
30.
Pinot Noir, Edoardo Miroglio SOLI 2013
4.20
175 ML GLASS
75 CL BOTTLE
6.50
24.00
47.00
Thracian Valley, Bulgaria
A soft, pretty Pinot Noir that could easily be mistaken
for a Burgundy with its effortless charm and grace.
31
COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico, 2010
Vittoria, Sicily
This blend of Nero d’Avola & Frappato is surprisingly light & fresh given
the baking hot climate of the island of Sicily. Bio-dynamic and unoaked,
this red is all about aroma and an exhilarating dry intensity rather than
weight and power. Nero d’Avola gives the tannins and the earthiness and
Frappato adds the floral aromas and juiciness.
Red wine
Medium to full-bodied
A crowd-pleaser for a variety of meat dishes
125 ML GLASS
32
Château Condamine-Bertrand Tendem
Merlot/Syrah 2012
3.95
175 ML GLASS
4.95
75 CL BOTTLE
19.95
Languedoc, France
Blackberries, cherries, and liquorice. Fruity and smooth
33.
Mas Brunet Cuvée du Mazet 2010
28.00
Languedoc, France
A beautifully perfumed, juicy southern France blend, which combines
lightness of touch with fruit intensity.
34.
A mano Primitivo 2011
29.00
Puglia, Italy
Youthful and red fruit-driven with some spicy and smoke from the oak
35.
‘Les Bateliers’ Clos de Caveau 2011
5.20
7.20
30.00
5.50
7.70
32.00
5.70
7.90 33.00 6.00
8.50
34.00
Cotes du Rhone, France
Warm and inviting Grenache with sweet wild strawberries &
raspberry couils, bolstered by some spicy notes and richness from Syrah
36.
Rioja Reserva, Decenio 2002
Rioja, Spain
A lovley example of modern-style Rioja with bramble, spice,
oak, and that classic vanilla flavour with a whiff of tobacco.
37.
Chianti Ruffina ,Fattoria Lavacchio ‘Cedro’ 20
Tuscany, Italy
An organic wine with Chiant’s signature notes of sour cherry and sweet plum,
with serious touch of class.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £2.30
39.
Château Damase 2008
Bordeux, France
100% Merlot following a St Emilion style. Fruity & easy-drinking.
40.
Clos de Marquis 2001
15.00 21.00 110.00
St Julien
Exhibiting lovely cassis fruit intermixed with underbush, earth and
subtle background oak. ‘Aromatic, then relatively sweet and charming’ «Jancis Robinson»
Red wine
Big & Punchy
No hiding from these wines. Perfect winter warmers.
125 ML GLASS
41.
175 ML GLASS
Clos du Gravilas, Rendez Vous du Soleil 2010
75 CL BOTTLE
43.00
Minervois, France
A blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Carignan, Mouvedre and Grenache Noir
Plums and black cherry with a lovely spiciness
42.
Malbec, Belasco de Baquedano 2009
7.90 10.90
45.00
Argentina, South America
From the former winemaker of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Opus One
this is a hand-crafted wine of serious pretentions. From 100 year old vines
in Mendoza we get a combination of savoury finesse of claret with the sunny
disposition of a high altitude South American red.
43.
De Toren Z 2010
59.95
Stellenbosch, South-Africa
Could be mistaken for a Right Bank Bordeaux blend.
Sweetly fruited with a lifted bouquet of plums, blackberry fruit and laced
with hints of cedar, violet, spice, chocolateliquorice adn pencil shavings.
44.
Tom Shobbrook, Shiraz Mouvedre 2011
11.50 16.10 68.00
Barossa Valley, Australia
A core of generous fresh fruit and hints of savoury meatiness that opens
up beautifully in the glass. Vivid, pure and vibrant, with dark fruits,
earth, spice mocha and Jamaican chocolate.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £4.70
45.
Valpolicella Superiore, Carlo Ferragu 2009
12.20 17.00 72.00
Veneto, Italy
This luscious blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella could qualify
as an Amarone. A sensual wine full of violet, plum chocolate and a dusting
of winter spices
Try a tasting of 50ml for £4.90
46.
Cote-Rotie, Domaine Stephane Otheguy 2011
Northern Rhone, France
Syrah with a touch of Viognier.
All violets with smoky dark spices and a touch of leather and black olive tepenade
96.00
Dessert wines
Sweet treats
Cheeky little finish
Monbazillac, Domaine
de l’Ancienne Cure, 2010
100ml GLASS
375ml BOTTLE
5.50
19.95
Part late-harvest, part botrytis – peaches & cream
meets crème brûlée
Try a tasting of 50ml for £2.90
Sauternes, Château Filhot, 2008
10.50 42.00
Honeyed, marmaladey and persistent
Try a tasting of 50ml for £5.80
Fortified wines
Sweet or salty. Some great matches with cheese or a treat on its own
Manzanilla, Sherry
Heredos de Argueso
100ml GLASS
BOTTLE
3.90
16.00
4.95
36.00
7.40
35.00
Firm and crisp, with a slight sea tang
Try a tasting of 50ml for £2.10
LBV Graham’s Port 2007
Stunning intensity of red and jammy black fruits.
Velvety and well-rounded.
Try a tasting of 50ml for £2.60
Tawny Port, Warre Otima
Smooth and rounded with an abundance of honey. nuts
and dried fruits. Perfect wtih dessert, cheese or indeed on its own
Try a tasting of 50ml for £3.80
Spirits & liqueurs
All mixers £1.00
VODKA
Absolut Blue
Absolut Kurant
Grey Goose
5.00
5.00
7.00
GIN
Bombay Saphire
Hendricks
6.00
7.00
RUM
Havana Club 7 years
Havana Club 3 years
Cachaca Velho Barreiro
7.00
5.00
5.00
TEQUILA
Olmeca Blanco
5.00
BOURBON
Jim Beam
Makers Mark
Buffalo Trace
5.00
6.00
6.00
VERMOUTH
Noilly Prat
Martini Extra Dry
Martini Bianco
Martini Rosso
Campari
Pernod
Pimms no 1
All measures available in 25cl.
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
Whiskies & Digestifs
BLENDED AND SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Jameson
6.00
Canadian Club
5.00
Jack Daniels
5.00
J&B rare
6.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label
7.00
Chivas Regal
6.00
Glenfiddich 15 year
8.00
Glenlivet 12 year 6.00
Lagavulin 16 year
8.00
Talisker 10 years old, single malt
8.00
LIQUEURS
Cointreau
5.00
Grand Marnier
6.00
Baileys
5.00
Southern Comfort
5.00
Peach Schnapps
5.00
Tia Maria
5.00
Kahlua
5.00
Disaronno
5.00
Sambuca
5.00
DIGESTIFS
Rémy Martin Vsop
7.00
Hennessey Fine Cognac
7.00
H by Hine Vsop
7.00
Baron de Sigognac Armagnac 10 year
8.00
Hine Antique Xo
16.00
An optional service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill, this is divided amongst all staff.
All prices include VAT at 20%. Booking is essential. Deposit may be required for parties of 5 or more.
Cocktails
Kir Royale
All at £8.80
Frerejean Champagne, Crème de cassis
Bloody Mary
Absolut blue, tomato juice, worcester sauce, celery,black pepper, tabasco sauce, lime
Bellini
Prosecco, Crème de peche, peach purée
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Frerejean Champagne, Rémy Martin, Angostura bitters
Lush
Absolut blue, Frerejean Champagne,
Crème de mûre
Russian Spring Punch
Chambord, Absolut raspberry, raspberry purée,
Frerejean Champagne
Martini
Gin or Vodva, Noilly prat, olives or lemon twist
Mojito
Havana club No 7, gomme syrup, mint, lime
Cosmopolitan
Absolut blue, Cointreau, cranberry, lime
Margarita
Olmeca gold tequila, Cointreau, lime
Absolut Passion
Absolut blue, passion purée, strawberries, lime
Negroni
Bombay Saphire, Campari, Martini Rosso
Old Fashinoned
Buffolo Trace, Angostura bitters
Caipiroska
Absolute Blue, Lime, Soda water with Crushed ice
Caipirinha
Cachaca Velho, Lime, Soda water with Crushed ice
Espresso Martini
Absolute Blue, Amaretto, Kahlua, Espressoe
Pimms & lemonade
Pimms No 1, lemonade, strawberries, cucumber,
apple, orange, fresh mint
£24.50 (Pitcher)
Beers & cider
BOTTLED BEERS
Kronenbourg 1664, France
3.60
27.5cl bottle, 5.0 % abv
San Miguel, Spain
3.90
33cl bottle, 5.0 % abv
London Pale Ale
3.90
Heady mix of spearmint, grass and ‘hop sack’ aromas,
fruity citrus flavours and a bitter finish
33cl bottle, 4.3% abv
Meantime Wheat beer 4.00
60% wheat ,fruity, spicy aromas and flavours,
with a soft, mousse-like mouthfeel
33cl bottle, 5.0% abv
HALF PINT
PINT
2.60
4.20
DRAFT
Kronenbourg 1664, France
5.0 % abv
London Lager
Clean, long-matured, unpasteurized lager,
where all you can taste is malt and hop.
4.5% abv
Seasonal Beer Please ask your waiter for details
CIDER – BOTTLES
Weston organic apple, 6.5 % abv
4.60
Weston organic pear, 6.0% abv
4.60
Soft drinks
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Cranberry juice
3.40
2.80
Pineapple juice
2.80
Tomato juice
2.80
Virgin mary - spicy tomato juice
4.40
Chegworth valley apple juice
2.80
Cox & Bramley Apple, Apple and Rhubarb
Luscombe drinks 2.90
Pear and Apple
Apple and Ginger
Raspberry Lemonade
Cranberry
Ginger Beer
Coke / diet coke
2.80
Fentimans traditional victorian lemonade
3.00
Still or sparkling water
2.00 3.80
ICED DRINKS
Lemon breakfast iced tea
3.20
Red fruit iced tea
3.20
Shaken iced espresso
3.20
Iced latte
3.20
JUICE BAR
Villandry orange juice
4.30
Green energy
4.30
Pink flame
4.30
Kale juice
4.30
Tropical Smoothie
4.50
Carrot, apple, orange, ginger
Apples, kiwi fruit, pear, celery
Red apple, plum, pink grapefruit, red grapes
Carrot, cucumber, kale, lemon
Mango, pineapple, banana, yogurt
Hot beverages
SELECTION OF TEAS
English breakfast
Earl grey
All at £2.90
Darjeeling
Camomile
Green
Jasmine
Lapsang Souchong
Fresh mint
COFFEES
Americano
2.70
Cappuccino
2.90
Flat White
2.90
Latte
2.90
Espresso
1.80
2.20
Macchiato
1.80
2.20
Hot chocolate
2.90
Mochaccino
2.90