Garden Room Restaurant - Sample Wine Menu
The Garden Room Restaurant has a comprehensive range of quality wines in it's cellar. This is a small sample of the wines we have available for your enjoyment...
Wines by the glass
White wine by the glass
401 Badet & Clement Cuvee Prestige N/V €6.00
France, Cote D’or
Chardonnay 80% Aligote’ 20%
White wine made from selected grapes from the Burgundy region.
Pale yellow in colour, fresh, with citrus and green apple flavours.
402 Terras Gaudas ‘O Rosal’ Albarino 2007 €9.50
Spain, Rias Baixas.
Albarino 70% Loureira 20% Caino Blanco 10%
Greenish yellow in colour, with a bouquet of ripe apples & stone fruit. Fresh, golden apples on the palate, combined with a distinct fruitiness. Medium bodied with good acidity & a creamy finish.
403 Ritratti LaVis Pinot Grigio 2006 €8.00
Italy, Trentino.
Pinot grigio 100%
Bright & yellow with light golden tones. Ripe fruits with tropical notes evident on the nose. On the palate the wine is full both in body & flavour in an elegantly modern style & shows good length.
404 Windy Peak De Bortoli Riesling 2006 €7.50
Australia, Victoria.
Riesling 100%
Brilliant yellow in colour with tinges of emerald green. Concentrated zingy
citrus aromas on the nose. Dry on the palate with a fresh and crisp acidity.
405 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2006 €8.00
California, Napa Valley
Chardonnay 90%, Various Grapes 10%
Medium yellow in colour. Fresh & fruity with plenty of honey & ripe apricot aromas, followed by hints of vanilla. Full bodied with peach, ripe pears & vanilla flavours, all rounded by a smooth acidity. Well balanced by a clean & crisp finish.
406 Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 €8.00
New Zealand, Marlborough.
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Pale silver yellow in colour. Intense gooseberry, tropical fruits aroma. The palate deliciously refined with hints of lime, apples, passion fruit & guava flavours which linger on the polished, vibrant finish.
Red wine by the glass
407 Les Jamelles Merlot 2006 €6.00
France, Vin de Pais D’oc.
Merlot 100%
Very deep red in colour. Ripe black fruit aromas evident on the nose. Medium
Bodied, soft & fruity with soft tannins & a touch of spice.
408 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2004 €8.00
Spain, Rioja
Tempranillo 90% Mazuelo 10%
Ruby red in colour. Ripe aromas of plum & black cherry with subtle vanilla hints on the nose. On the palate it has intense raspberry flavours integrated with spicy oak & vanilla accents.
Aged in American & French oak barrels for 15 months.
409 San Jacopo di Vicchiomaggio 2006 Chianti Classico DOCG €9.50
Italy, Tuscany, Greve in Chianti
Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 5%, Colorino 5%
Seductive, ruby red in colour. Fine & elegant fruity nose with predominant red fruit aromas & subtle spice notes. Flavours of ripe plum & cherry on the palate displaying soft tannins & a lightly spiced, peppery finish.
410 Louis Jadot Pinot Noir 2005 €8.00
France, Burgundy AC.
Pinot Noir 100%
Dark ruby, purple in colour. Nose of perfumed cherries & red berry fruits. Medium bodied with rich flavours of plump red fruits. Light tannins complement the nice finish.
411 Don David Michel Malbec 2004 €7.00
Argentina, Cafayate Valley
Malbec 100%
Dark red with a purple glint in colour. Attractive aromas of ripe sweet plums & blackberries. Lively & peppery on the palate with plum & dark cherry flavours. Soft tannins & a silky texture on the finish make it an exceptionally stylish wine.
412 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 €9.00
California, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Deep red in colour. Appealing aromas of black cherries & plums. Elegant & concentrated with mouthfilling fruit flavours & integrated hints of oak.
413 Chateaux Loudenne Cru Bourgeois Superior 1996 €9.00
France, Medoc AC
Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1%
Deep, intense ruby red in colour. Deep red fruit & subtle vanilla aromas on the nose.
Full bodied, with full yet velvety tannins & a long, sweet fruit finish.
Rosè by the glass
414 Gran Feudo Rosé 2006 €6.25
Spain, Navarra.
Garnacha 100%
Deep & bright strawberry pink in colour. Dry & crisp with delicious red fruit flavours which persist in the mouth resulting in a long finish.
415 Round Hill White Zinfandel 2005 €7.00
California, Napa Valley
White Zinfandel 100%
Delicate blush pink in colour. Sweet strawberries & watermelon aromas. Fresh, lively, bursting with fruit leading to a crisp & lingering finish.
Champagne by the glass
150 Massotina Pinot Nero/Chardonnay Spumante N/V €9.00
Italy, Veneto.
Pinot Noir 50% Chardonnay 50%
Light straw yellow in colour. It has a fine and continuous perlage. Soft
buttery, bread crust and ripe passion fruit aroma with a refreshing taste that
delicately lingers on the palate.
152 Pannier Brut Champagne N/V €9.50
France, Champagne.
Chardonnay 80% Pinot Noir 10% Pinot Meunier 10%
Pale yellow with golden highlights with a persistent perlage of minute bubbles.
Rich and varied aroma with delicious bread and toasted almond flavours.
Half bottles
White half bottles
301 Badet & Clement Cuvee Prestige N/V €14.00
France, Cote D’or
Chardonnay 80% Aligote’ 20%
White wine made from selected grapes from the Burgundy region.
Pale yellow in colour, fresh, with citrus and green apple flavour.
302 Michel Lynch Bordeaux Blanc 2006 €16.00
France, Bordeaux AC.
Sauvignon Blanc 60% Semillon 40%
Brilliant yellow in colour. Aromatic nose reminiscent of citrus & floral aromas. Crisp, dry palate with a very good length.
303 Macon Lugny Les Genievres Latour 2006 €17.00
France, Macon Village AC
Chardonnay 100%
Pale golden yellow in colour with greenish highlights. Ripe citrus, liquorice & flowery aromas. Rich, opulent honey, apple & nutty flavours on the palate.
304 Sancerre Jean Max Roger 2005 €18.00
France, Sancerre AC
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Pale gold with green reflections in colour. The nose is quite earthy with hints of dried herbs & gun powder. The palate is rich, clean with gooseberry, grass & a touch of smokiness.
305 Pouilly Fuisse Joseph Drouhin 2006 €26.00
France, Pouilly Fuisse AC
Chardonnay 100%
Pale buttery yellow in colour. Floral & fruity nose with hints of honey & hazelnuts. Rich, dry with well rounded white fruit flavour & a ripe finish.
Red half bottles
320 Santa Cristina Antinori 2006 €14.00
Sangiovese 80% Merlot 20%
A concentrated red blend with a fine fruity nose of cherry, vanilla & spices such as tobacco & black pepper. Silky & well balanced in the mouth.
321 Michel Lynch Bordeaux Rouge 2006 €15.00
France, Bordeaux AC
Merlot 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Garnet red in colour. Rich dark fruit aroma with vegetal notes. Full flavoured, chewy with plenty of volume & firm ripe tannins.
322 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 €20.00
California, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Deep red in colour. Appealing aromas of black cherries & plums. Elegant & concentrated with mouthfilling fruit flavours & integrated hints of oak.
323 323 Mouton Cadet 2006 €19.00
France, St. Emilion AC.
Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 80%
Deep red, purple in colour. Rich nose with dark plum and cassis fruit. Good
depth and density with a firm palate and lots of rich dark fruit.
Full Bottles
White Wines
101 Badet & Clement Cuvee Prestige N/V €24.00
France, Cote D’or
Chardonnay 80% Petit Aligoté 20%
White wine made from selected grapes from the Burgundy region.
Pale yellow in colour, fresh, with citrus and green apple flavours.
102 Terras Gaudas “O Rosalr&dquo; Albarino 2007 €38.00
Spain, Rias Baixas.
Albarino 70% Loureira 20% Caino Blanco 10%
Greenish yellow in colour, with a bouquet of ripe apples & stone fruit. Fresh, golden apples on the palate, combined with a distinct fruitiness. Medium bodied with good acidity & a creamy finish
103 Niersteiner gutes domthal 2006 €25.00
Germany, Rheinhessen
Muller thurgau 60% Silvaner 40%
Pale yellow in colour, delicate subtle, medium dry wine with appealing spicy
fruit flavours, good acidity and smooth finish.
104 Zonnebloem Chardonnay 2006 €25.00
South Africa, Western Cape
Chardonnay 100%
Bright yellow with golden undertones. Waxy lemon, toasty, buttery aroma.
Good palate weight, sour, tangy tropical fruit character.
105 Rosemount Estate Semillon Chardonnay 2006 €27.00
Australia, South Eastern Australia.
Semillon 50% Chardonnay 50%
Medium straw in colour. Focused, intense aromas of citrus fruit, lemon rind
with a hint of spice oak. The finish is defined by a good fresh acidity.
106 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2005 €32.00
California, Napa Valley
Chardonnay 90%, Various Grapes 10%
Medium yellow in colour. Fresh & fruity with plenty of honey & ripe apricot aromas, followed by hints of vanilla. Full bodied with peach, ripe pears & vanilla flavours, all rounded by a smooth acidity. Well balanced by a clean & crisp finish.
107 Marques de Riscal Rueda 2006 €28.00
Spain, Rueda.
Verdejo 85% Viura 15%
Pale yellow in colour. Elegant nose with attractive gooseberry, nettle and
tropical mango aromas. On the palate it is mouthfilling and full. Well balanced
acidity with citrus fruit leading to dry long finish.
108 Michel Lynch Bordeaux Blanc 2006 €28.00
France, Bordeaux AC.
Sauvignon Blanc 60% Semillon 40%
Brilliant yellow in colour. Aromatic nose reminiscent of citrus and floral
aromas. Crisp, dry palate with a very good length.
109 Ritratti LaVis Pinot Grigio €30.00
Italy, Trentino.
Pinot grigio 100%
Bright and yellow with light golden tones. Ripe fruits with tropical notes
evident on the nose. On the palate the wine is full both in body and flavour in
an elegantly modern style and shows good length.
110 Windy Peak De Bortoli Riesling 2006 €30.00
Australia, Victoria.
Riesling 100%
Brilliant yellow in colour with tinges of emerald green. Concentrated zingy
citrus aromas on the nose. Dry on the palate with a fresh and crisp acidity.
111 Hugel et Fils Riesling 2005 €30.00
France Alsace AC.
Riesling 100%
Straw yellow in colour. Intense fruity nose with a note of apples, apricot with
hints of mineral. On the palate, acidity and freshness evolve into a full bodied,
dry and long finish.
112 Louis Jadot Chardonnay 2001 €30.00
France, Burgundy
Chardonnay 100%
Pale buttery gold colour. Elegant Chardonnay with a floral and citrus nose.
Rich but dry with well rounded white fruit flavours and a ripe finish.
113 Macon Lugny Les Genievres Latour 2006 €31.00
France, Macon Village AC
Chardonnay 100%
Pale gold yellow in colour with greenish highlights. Ripe citrus, liquorice and
flowery aromas. Rich, opulent honey, apple and nutty flavours on the palate.
114 Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc 2005 €32.00
New Zealand, Marlborough.
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Pale silver yellow in colour. Intense gooseberry, tropical fruits aroma. The palate deliciously refined with hints of lime, apples, passion fruit & guava flavours which linger on the polished, vibrant finish.
115 Seifried Gewurtztraminer 2005 €34.00
New Zealand, Nelson
Gewurtztraminer 100%
Brilliant straw yellow in colour. very intense lychee and apricot aromas and
an elegant touch of citrus fruit. Powerful with a spicy, luscious, rounded
long finish.
116 Sancerre Jean Max Roger 2005 €36.00
France, Sancerre AC
Sauvignon Blanc 100% 100%
Pale gold with green reflections in colour. The nose is quite earthy with hints
of dried herbs and gun powder. The palate is rich, clean with gooseberry, grass
and a touch of smokiness.
117 Chablis Regnard St. Pierre 2005 €42.00
France, Chablis AC
Chardonnay 100%
Bright yellow in colour. Nose with an earthy, flinty and ripe citrus fruit
signature. Floral and honeyed on the palate with a full bodied, dry finish.
118 Pouilly Fuisse Joseph Drouhin 2006 €50.00
France, Pouilly Fuisse.
Chardonnay 100%
Pale buttery yellow in colour. Floral and fruity nose with hints of honey and
hazelnut. Rich, dry with well rounded white fruit flavour and a ripe finish.
119 Petaluma Chardonnay 2004 €52.00
Australia, Piccadilly Valley
Chardonnay 100%
Bright yellow in colour. Quite refined toasty, nutty nose with a slight
vegetal edge. Hugely concentrated palate with lots of creamy complexity
and powerful oak flavours.
120 Baron de L(ladoucette) 1998 €52.00
France, Pouilly Fumé
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Bright yellow with golden reflections. Richly scented with flinty, earthy
and herbaceous notes. Medium bodied with ripe gooseberry, melon
flavours. Fresh, well balanced with a long finish.
Red Wines
201 Les Jamelles Merlot 2006 €24.00
France, Vin de Pays D’oc.
Merlot 100%
Deep red in colour. Black fruits and subtle spiciness on the nose. Ripe, fruity
and full bodied with delicious dark plum, cassis and dark cherry flavours.
202 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2004 €32.00
Spain, Rioja
Tempranillo 90% Mazuelo 10%
Ruby red in colour. Ripe aromas of plum & black cherry with subtle vanilla hints on the nose. On the palate it has intense raspberry flavours integrated with spicy oak & vanilla accents.
Aged in American & French oak barrels for 15 months.
203 Santa Cristina Antinori 2006 €25.00
Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese 80% Merlot 20%
A concentrated red blend with a fine fruity nose of cherry, vanilla and spices
such a tobacco and black pepper. Silky and well balanced in the mouth.
204 Belleruche M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 2005 €26.00
France, Cotes du Rhone AC
Grenache 75% Syrah 15% Mourvedre 10%
Deep red in colour. Complex bouquet with ripe black fruits, spices and leather
aromas. Rich, yet with smooth tannins and very good length.
205 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 €36.00
California, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Deep red in colour. Appealing aromas of black cherries & plums. Elegant & concentrated with mouthfilling fruit flavours & integrated hints of oak.
206 Jackson’s Limited Release Pinotage 2004 €32.00
South Africa, Walker Bay
Pinotage 100%
Dark purple in colour. Attractive aromas of ripe plums & crushed red berry fruits with a hint of vanilla on the nose. Full bodied with rich, spiced berry fruit character. Firm tannins end in a long, lingering finish.
207 Don David Michel Malbec 2004 €28.00
Argentina, Cafayate Valley
Malbec 100%
Dark red with a purple glint in colour. Attractive aromas of ripe sweet plums & blackberries. Lively & peppery on the palate with plum & dark cherry flavours. Soft tannins & a silky texture on the finish make it an exceptionally stylish wine.
208 Gran Feudo Julian Chivite Reserva 2003 €28.00
Spain, Navarra
Tempranillo 70% Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Deep purple in colour. Dark berry fruit flavours with hints of toasty and sweet
spice. Nutty, with concentrated fruit for a long and elegant finish.
209 Michel Lynch Bordeaux Rouge 2006 €28.00
France, Bordeaux AC
Merlot 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Garnet red in colour. Rich dark fruit aroma with some vegetal notes. Full
flavoured, chewy with plenty of volume and firm ripe tannins.
223 Bodegas Pittacum Bierzo 2005 €34.00
Spain, Bierzo
Mencia 100%
Crimson red in colour with purple edges. Ripe black fruit aromas with black cherries, aromatic herbs & hints of oak on the nose. Smooth & complex with considerable tannin content, complemented with a well balanced acidity.
210 San Jacopo di Vicchiomaggio 2006 Chianti Classico DOCG €38.00
Italy, Tuscany, Greve in Chianti
Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 5%, Colorino 5%
Seductive, ruby red in colour. Fine & elegant fruity nose with predominant red fruit aromas & subtle spice notes. Flavours of ripe plum & cherry on the palate displaying soft tannins & a lightly spiced, peppery finish.
211 Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Zinfandel 2003 €30.00
California, Various locations.
Zinfandel 100%
Deep red in colour. Rich aroma of spicy black currants and black pepper.
Smooth, intense and ripe with pleasantly balanced firm tannins and a lively
acidity finishing on a peppery note.
212 Louis Jadot Pinot Noir 2005 €30.00
France, Burgundy AC
Pinot Noir 100%
Dark ruby, purple in colour. Nose of perfumed cherries and red berry fruits.
Medium bodied with rich flavours of plump red fruits. Light tannins
complement the nice finish.
213 St. Emilion Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2004 €35.00
France, St. Emilion AC.
Merlot 80% Cabernet Franc 20%
Deep red, purple in colour. Rich nose with dark plum and cassis fruit. Good
depth and density with a firm palate and lots of rich dark fruit.
214 Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2005 €45.00
Australia, Barossa Valley
Shiraz 100%
Deep red in colour. Rich & aromatic nose with plums & sweet spice notes. Full bodied on the palate with some expressive berry fruit, plums, liquorice & complex spicy oak, complimented by soft, velvety tannins which give the wine great length of flavour.
215 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2003 €38.00
Spain, Rioja
Tempranillo 85% Garnacha 15%
Deep red with purple hues. Complex bouquet with lots of concentrated black
fruits flavours and nuances of oak. Mouth filling with ripe, sweet, peppery
fruit and oak influences.
216 Joseph Drouhin Fleurie 2006 €39.00
France, Beaujolais AC.
Gamay 100%
Bright ruby red colour. Pronounced red fruit aroma with a hint of spice. Rich,
light bodied fruity with light tannins for a smooth finish.
217 Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 €40.00
South Africa, Paarl.
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Deep red colour. Spicy, ripe black fruit on the nose. Full bodied, rich and ripe
blackcurrants on the palate with soft, smooth tannins for a velvety finish.
218 Rosemount GSM 2003 €42.00
Australia, Mclaren Vale
Grenache 70% Shiraz 20% Mourverde 10%
Deep red colour. Ripe berry nose. Aged for 15 months in American oak, this
wine combines the rich, spicy flavours of Grenache with the opulent fruit of
Shiraz and the firm structure of Mourverde. Full bodied, opulent with chewy
ripe tannins and well managed oak.
219 Chateau Musar 2000 €52.00
Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 85% Carignan 15%
Dark red in colour. Rich and concentrated aromas of black fruits, cigar box and
chocolate. Very complex, rich fruit driven wine with a very long opulent finish.
220 Amarone Classico Costasera Masi 2003 €55.00
Italy, Valpolicella
Corvina 30% Corvinone 30% Rondinella 30% Molinara 10%
Dense and deep garnet colour. Intense aromas of pepper, black berry, black cherry and dried fruits. Extremely full bodied with great concentration and well
concealed alcohol. Strong but with smooth tannins.
221 Altimus Michel Torino 2003 €65.00
Argentina, Cafayate Valley
Malbec 70% Shiraz 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Deep ruby red colour with violet notes. Dense black fruit,
spiced oak and chocolate aromas. Ripe cassis fruit with
liquorice and vanilla notes. Big and richly concentrated.
222 Louis Jadot Nuits St. Georges 2001 €75.00
France, Nuits St. Georges AC
Pinot Noir 100%
Dark ruby, purple colour. Red fruit and perfumed cherry aroma.
Medium body with rich core of plump red fruit. Lightly tannic finish.
Rose Wines
250 Gran Feudo Rosé 2006 €25.00
Spain, Navarra
Garnacha 100%
Deep and bright strawberry pink in colour. Dry and crisp with delicious red
fruits flavours which persist in the mouth resulting in a long finish.
251 Round Hill White Zinfandel 2005 €28.00
California, Napa Valley
White Zinfandel 100%
Delicate blush pink in colour. Sweet strawberries and watermelon aromas.
Fresh, lively, bursting with fruit leading to a crisp and lingering finish.
Dessert Wines
252 Torreon de Paredes Late Harvest Reserve 2003 €24.00
Chile, Rapel Region
Gewurtztraminer 60% Sauvignon Blanc 40%
Deep gold in colour with shades of amber. Elegant aroma of candied orange,
honey and tropical fruit. Sweet and rich. On the palate, the fruits consistency
and softness is well balanced and refined.
Bottle of 500 ml.
253 M. Chapoutier Muscat de Beaume de Venise 2004 €28.00
France, Muscat de Beaume de Venice AC.
Muscat 100%
Deep golden colour. Rich and fairly concentrated, showing lots of toast and
spice aromas. Pear, honey & orange flavours on the palate. Fresh, long and
elegant finish.
Bottle of 500 ml.
Champagne
150 Massotina Pinot Nero/Chardonnay Spumante N/V €35.00
Italy, Veneto.
Pinot Noir 50% Chardonnay 50%
Light straw yellow in colour. It has a fine and continuous perlage. Soft
buttery, bread crust and ripe passion fruit aroma with a refreshing taste that
delicately lingers on the palate.
151 Mumm Cordon Rouge brut N/V €70.00
France Champagne
Pinot Noir 80% Chardonnay 20%
Pale yellow colour. Attractive, ripe Pinot Noir nose. Bread crust and creamy
aromas. Fresh and fruity with a well balanced crisp acidity.
152 Pannier Brut Champagne N/V €50.00
France, Champagne.
Chardonnay 80% Pinot Noir 10% Pinot Meunier 10%
Pale yellow with golden highlights with a persistent perlage of minute bubbles.
Rich and varied aroma with delicious bread and toasted almond flavours.
153 Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut N/V €75.00
France, Champagne
Chardonnay 70% Pinot Noir 20% Pinot Meunier 10%
Light golden in colour. Floral and almond aromas on the nose. Ripe stone
fruits and hazelnut flavours on the palate with a creamy harmonious finish.
154 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 1999 €82.00
France, Champagne.
Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir 45% Pinot Meunier 5%
Pale golden in colour. Clean typical Chardonnay nose with pear, citrus notes
complemented by a touch biscuit. Yeasty, hazelnut and honeyed palate. Very
long with an excellent perlage and crisp acidity.
155 Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Rose N/V €85.00
France, Champagne
Pinot Noir 90% Chardonnay 10%
Delicate salmon in colour. Clean red fruit and baked bread notes on the nose.
Crushed red fruits palate with soft integrated yeast.
156 Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Brut N/V €86.00
France Champagne
Pinot Noir 55% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Meunier 15%
Bright yellow colour with lively streams of tiny bubbles. Clean baked bread
and toast nose. Rich, dry and elegant palate with quite harmonious biscuit,
stone fruits and nutty flavours.
157 Dom Perignon Moet & Chandon 1998 €185.00
France, Champagne
Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir 50%
Pale yellow with golden highlights. Notes of baked bread, honey, fresh almond
and apricot on the nose. Long, fruity and mineral palate. Elegant and
beautifully balance
Chateau Wines
230 Chateau Brisson Cotes de Castillon 2003 €32.00
France, Cotes de Castillon AC.
Merlot 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Cabernet Franc 10%
Deep red in colour. Soft, ripe black fruit aroma, with subtle oak and
coffee bean notes on the nose. Attractive black currant, black
cherry flavours complemented by soft silky tannins.
231 Chateau Patache D’Aux Cru Bourgeois Superior 2002 €42.00
France, Medoc AC.
Cabernet Sauvignon 70% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc 5%
Deep ruby red in colour. Ripe blackberry and violet aromas with well
integrated oak on the nose. Full bodied, soft with smooth tannins
and a touch of greenness. Good acidity.
232 Chateaux Gloria 1997 €55.00
France, St. Julien AC.
Merlot 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet Franc 4% Petit Verdot 1%
Deep, intense ruby red in colour. Deep red fruit and subtle vanilla
aromas on the nose. Full bodeid, with full, yet velvety tannins and
a long sweet finish. Seductive modern wine.
233 Chateau Tour de Pez Cru Bourgeois Superior 1995 €55.00
France, St. Estephe AC
Cabernet Sauvignon 70% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc 10%
Deep red in colour. Dense ripe black cherry, black fruit aromas on the nose.
Plate is medium body with soft tannins and nice mineral complexity. The
finish is pleasing with good length.
234 Chateau Loudenne Cru Bourgeois Superior 1996 €65.00
France, Medoc AC
Merlot 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet France 4% Petit Verdot 1%
Deep intense ruby red in colour. Deep red fruit & subtle vanilla aromas on the nose. Full bodied, with full, yet velvety tannins & a long, sweet fruit finish.
235 Chateau Giscours 1997 €75.00
France, Margaux AC 2nd Growth
Cabernet Sauvignon 75% Merlot 20% Petit Verdot 3% Cabernet Franc 2%
Deep purple with red tones. Seductive nose of blackcurrant, subtle oak,
perfumed violets with hints of ground coffee. Medium bodied on the palate,
with a silky texture, soft tannins and plenty of black fruit leading to a
stylish finish.
236 Chateau Marquis de Terme 1991 €125.00
France, Margaux AC 4th Growth
Cabernet Sauvignon 75% Merlot 20% Petit Verdot 3% Cabernet Franc 2%
Deep purple with red tones. Seductive nose of blackcurrant,
subtle oak, perfumed violets with hints of ground coffee.
Medium bodied on the palate, with a silky texture and soft tannins
leading to a stylish finish.
237 Chateau Lynch-Bages 1994 €135.00
France, Pauillac AC 5th Growth
Cabernet Sauvignon 85% Cabernet Franc 10% Merlot 5%
Intense ruby red colour. Pleasant and complex black fruit, liquorice and
cherry aromas. Soft and rich on the palate with blackberry, rich cassis
fruit and subtle ground coffee flavours. Lots of power and
impressive length.
