Grand Cafe Villandry Wine List
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
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