Champagne
Nothing can beat a bottle of Champagne for a special occasion. Probably the most famous wine style in the world, Champagne is a sparkling wine from the Champagne region in Northern France. It’s made using Méthode Champenoise: a finished still wine is refermented in bottle with the addition of more yeast and sugar. Champagne flavours can range from fresh citrusy and floral, to rich and nutty flavours of pastries and butter, but all of them have that touch of class and elegance.
A classic of the champagne houses of Aÿ: crisp and nutty, with a heady yeasty backbone. Pinot Noir 50%, Chardonnay 30%, Pinot Meunier 20%
Fresh florals, citrusy acidity balanced by sweet brioche and baked biscuit flavours. Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%
An excellent reflection of an excellent year- it is made up of 80% 2015 grapes. Flavours of ripe apples and lemons. Pinot Noir 56%, Chardonnay 44%
Rich but elegant, with classic baked biscuit flavours and a full fruitiness, with a burst of acidity on the finish. Pinot Noir 100%
Elegant and sippable, this wine has bright and fruity flavours of strawberry and raspberry. Pinot Noir 65%, Chardonnay 35%
Delicate notes of green apple and vine peach bring a fruity touch. Chardonnay 35%, Pinot Noir 35%, Pinot Meunier 30%
Light and aromatic: white peach and florals are balanced by brioche and vanilla. Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 35%, Pinot Meunier 25%
A complex mix of fresh and crisp peachy acidity, with a looong creamy finish. Chardonnay 55%, Pinot Noir, 35%
This champagne has a super fine creme and intense flavours of lush pear, mango and honeysuckle, with a rich and biscuity finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Exotic notes of kumquat with buttery brioche and a touch of anise. Pinot Noir 50-55%, Chardonnay 28-33%, Meunier 15-20%
This vintage is fresh and minerally, with notes of citrus and white peach mixed with honey-roasted nuts. Pinot Noir 55%, Chardonnay 45%
2008 was an excellent vintage. A full and concentrated wine, with delicate notes of white flowers. 50 % Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 41%, Pinot Meunier 9%
Named after Perrier’s daughter, this champagne is only made during the very best years. Balanced, with complex notes of rich butter, sweet spices, dried fruit and candied lemon peel, with a taut, minerally backbone. Chardonnay 54%, Pinot Noir 46%
James Bond’s favourite champagne, this delicate and pretty fizz has aromas of brioche, lemon oil, lily pollen and dried white flowers. Medium bodied, with a tight mousse. Chardonnay 100%
| CHAMPAGNE | ||
| Charles Chevalier NV | £28.00 | vv |
| Gremillet NV | £30.00 | v |
| Lallier R.015 | £35.00 | vv |
| Gremillet Blanc De Noirs | £38.00 | v |
| Lallier Rose | £39.00 | vv |
| Joseph Perrier NV | £42.00 | vv |
| Taittinger NV | £44.00 | vv |
| Laurent Perrier NV | £46.00 | vv |
| Pol Roger NV | £48.00 | vv |
| Veuve Clicquot NV | £50.00 | vv |
| Lallier 2010 Vintage | £52.00 | vv |
| Joseph Perrier 2008 | £65.00 | vv |
| Joseph Perrier 2008 Cuvee Josephine | £120.00 | vv |
| Taittinger 2007 Comtes de Champagne | £140.00 | vv |
Sparkling Wine
Champagne does not have a monopoly on great fizz – sparkling wine is made across many wine producing regions. Some sparkling wines are made using similar methods to Champagne (e.g. Cava), and others use other methods like Méthode Ancestrale (where the wine is bottled before fermentation has finished, and the CO2 created in the fermentation process is trapped in the bottle, making it sparkle). A broad range of grapes and wine making methods used has resulted in a vast range of different styles and flavours – there is something to suit everyone!
A light and fruity Prosecco with hints of apple and peach and a fresh, delicate fizz. Glera 100%
A fresh and dry sparkling rosé with pretty red berry flavours. Glera 90%, Pinot Noir 10%
A creamy italian sparkling wine, with notes of lemon and nuts. Cortese 100%
Rich orchard fruit flavours, with zingy notes of lime and tropical pineapple. Macabeu 100%
Made using methode champenoise, this is a brightly lemony expression of young sparkling wine. Chardonnay 80%, Pinot Noir 20%
Intensely fruity – fresh strawberry, redcurrant, cherry – with a bright and lively acidity and creamy mousse. Trepat 90%, Garnacha 10%
Light and citrusy, with sweet fruit flavours and a hint of yeasty savouriness. Chardonnay 60%, Chenin Blanc 30%, Mauzac Blanc 5%
This sparkling red is a quirky Ozzy style. Rich, jammy fruit and leathery/spicy notes are brightened by zingy acidity bubbles. Shiraz 100%
This French fizz is bright, crisp, and very lemony – perfect as an aperitif or with light salads. Jacquère 85%, Chardonnay 15%
Bright and tropical with notes of sweet elderflower. Pour carefully to avoid shaking up the yeast! Sauvignon Blanc 50%, Bacchus 50%
Notes of blackberry, black cherry, spice, and pepper with a velvety texture and slightly sweet finish. Shiraz 100%
An exuberant Italian fizz with lively citrus flavours, and soft sweet notes of golden apples. Chardonnay 95%, Pinot Nero 5%
Fresh acidity, ripe white fruit, and complex minerality, all topped off with a delicate fizz. Xarel·lo 100%
Vibrant – lemon and lime juice, Granny Smith apples and a waft of fresh bread and the faintest hint of fennel. Pinot Noir 67%, Chardonnay 33%
This English fizz uses classic champagne methods and grapes. Sharp and crisp flavours of orchard fruit. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Fresh flavours of elderflower and lychee, with soft notes of brioche from this English sparkler. Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Reichensteiner
Lively citrussy acidity with soft notes of brioche and spices – really reminiscent of a hot-cross-bun! Pinot Noir 100%
Peach and floral notes, with a lovely fresh bread yeast character and a creamy texture. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc
A delicate pink fizz, with delicate notes of rose and punchy, sharp wild strawberry. Pinot Noir 70%, Pinot Meunier 30%
An elegant English sparkling with crisp notes of apple and subtle yeasty flavours. Chardonnay 76%, Pinot Noir 12%, Pinot Meunier 12%
Fruity, with lovely biscuity notes: it’s like the best apple crumble you ever had, but in a bottle! Pinot Noir, Auxerrois
A bright and crisp Cornish sparkling wine made using methode champenoise. A little fruity, with a touch of biscuits. Seyval Blanc 100%
A fresh and dry pink sparkling wine with a grippy texture and tart notes of cranberry and fresh summer fruit. Dornfelder 100%
Notes of fresh peach, with subtle flavours of honey and a gorgeous creamy texture. Pinot Noir 45%, Pinot Meunier 47%, Chardonnay 8%
Ripe, fruity acidity with a touch of peachy sweetness – a lovely English sparkling wine. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Made in a classic Champagne style, this English sparkler is a great alternative. Toasted brioche, with a zingy citrus twist. Chardonnay 55-65%, Pinot Noir 30-40%, Pinot Meunier 5-15%
| SPARKLING | ||
| Lunetta Prosecco Spumante | £11.00 | vv |
| Lunetta Rose Spumante | £12.00 | |
| Gavi Spumante | £14.00 | vv |
| Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava | £16.00 | vv |
| Emiliana Organic Chardonnay/Pinot Noir | £17.00 | vvo |
| J Laurens Cremant de Limoux | £18.00 | |
| The Magpie Estate Tight Cluster Sparkling Shiraz | £22.00 | |
| Jean Perrier Cremant De Savoie | £22.00 | vv |
| Trevibban Mill Pet Nat | £22.00 | vvon |
| Dowie Doole Moxie Shiraz | £23.00 | v |
| Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut | £24.00 | vv |
| Albet y Noya Ancestrale | £26.00 | vvon |
| Exton Park Brut Reserve | £30.00 | |
| The Bolney Estate Bubbly Brut | £30.00 | |
| Exton Park Blanc de Noirs | £32.00 | |
| Oxney Estate Classic NV | £32.00 | vvo |
| Exton Park Rose | £33.00 | |
| Henners 2014 Reserve | £35.00 | vv |
| Davenport 2014 Limney Estate | £36.00 | vvon |
| Trevibban Mill 2017 Black Ewe | £37.00 | vvo |
| Trevibban Mill 2017 Black Ewe Dornfelder Rose | £37.00 | vvo |
| Oxney Estate 2016 Classic | £42.00 | vvo |
| Albury Classic Cuvee | £43.00 | vvon |
| Nyetimber Classic Cuvee | £45.00 | vv |
Key:
v = vegetarian
vv = vegan
o = organic
n = natural