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Sparkling White Sparkling Vintage Glass Bottle Moët & Chandon ‘Imperial Brut’ NV 21 Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier-Chardonnay, Champagne 187ml -Light toast, gala apple, minerals, honey, and ginger. De Perriere ‘Blanc de Blancs’ NV 8 30 Chardonnay, Burgundy -White flesh fruit, apple, pear, and a lingering fruity finish. Cave Poulet et Fils ‘Divine Tradition’ Rosé NV 14 54 Off dry rosé, 85% Muscat Blanc- 10% Clairette- 5% Gamay Clairette de Die, Rhône Valley -Notes of rosewater and grapefruit with a rich and sweet finish. Great for dessert! White Le Grand St. Vincent 2017 8 30 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley -Tropical fruit, refreshing acidity, and a creamy texture that fills the palate. Alain Normand ‘La Roche Vineuse’ 2016 13 50 Chardonnay, Mâcon, Burgundy -Pear, apple, toasted brioche, and a little bit of oak. Domaine Frey Sohler 2016 11 42 Pinot Gris, Alsace -Notes of fresh ripe peach with a thick, fruity mouthfeel that doesn’t finish too heavy. Château de la Font du Loup 2016 12 45 Clairette-Grenach Blanc-Viognier, Côtes du Rhône -A dry, full-bodied wine with a good balance between fruit and minerality. Notes of apricot, white flowers, lemon meringue and candied ginger. Helfrich 2017 11 42 Riesling, Alsace -Dry, with lots of minerality and notes of citrus. Rosé Vintage Glass Bottle Rotating Rosé -Ask your server for more details about our rosé by the glass Red Hubert Delavie 2016 13 50 Pinot Noir, Burgundy -Delicate notes of strawberry and plum with a hint of earth. Integrated tannins, soft fruit, with good acidity on the palate. Joseph Mellot ‘Les Morinières’ 2016 11 42 Cabernet Franc, Chinon -Smoky, plum, bright red fruit, medium acidity, soft tannins, and lingering tart fruit. Domaine de l’Espigouette 2016 11 42 70% Grenache- 10% Syrah- 10% Mourvèdre 5% Carignan- 5% Cinsault, Côtes du Rhône -Notes of dried red cherry with an earthy quality similar to gravel and stones. Medium bodied and lush with lightly gripping tannins. Château Haut Monplaisir 2015 11 40 ‘Cuvee Tradition’ Malbec, Cahors -Dark fruit and a little spicy. A modern styled Malbec. Château Poitevin 2015 12 45 55% Merlot- %40 Cabernet Sauvignon- 5% Petit Verdot, Médoc, Bordeaux -Smoke, cedar wood, and leather on the nose as well as the palate. Lush and gamey with lightly gripping tannins. Château Argadens 2014 12 46 63% Merlot- 32% Cabernet Sauvignon- 5% Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Superieur -Smooth and dry with notes of black fruit, vanilla, oak, and tobacco. Sparkling Wines This section contains classic French Champagne, crisp sparkling wines from the Loire Valley, and refreshing Cava from Spain. Don’t wait for a special occasion to enjoy great wine! 10 Veuve Clicquot ‘Brut Yellow Label’ NV 90 Pinot Noir-Meunier-Chardonnay, Reims, Champagne, France -Good balance between the fruit and the toasty, brioche characteristic created by bottle aging. 11 Montaudon ‘Grande Brut Rosé’ NV 70 50% Chardonnay-50% Pinot Noir, Reims, Champagne, France -Aromas of strawberry and raspberry candy, with abundant and persistent bubbles that form a lasting finish. 12 J-M Sélèque ‘Solessence’ NV 65 50% Chardonnay-40% Meunier-10% Pinot Noir, Champagne, France 13 Pierre Gerbais Extra Brut NV 58 50% Pinot Noir-25% Chardonnay- 25% Pinot Blanc, Champagne, France -Ripe red fruit character, with a tangy acidity and steely texture 14 Guy de Forez Brut Rosé NV 80 100% Pinot Noir Les Riceys, Cote des Bars, Champagne, France -Clean flavors of strawberry, cranberry, and white cherry with a little minerality coming through the finish. 15 Domaine des Aubuisières Brut NV 48 Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France -Citrus fruits and yeasty with a slight salinity. 16 Mestres ‘Cava Nature’ Gran Reserva 2012 60 30% Macabeu- 40% Xarel-lo- 30% Parellada, Penedes, Spain -Apple profile with a dry, yeasty finish. 17 Pere Ventura ‘Cava Cupatge d’Honor’ 2011 67 60% Xarel-lo- 40% Chardonnay, Penedes, Spain -Aromas of apricot, peach, pineapple, and a touch of vanilla. The palate is delicate, soft, and silky, with notes of lychee and peach, and a toasty finish. Rosé Made from the skins of red grapes, rosé is a beautifully pink, dry, complex, and fruity wine that is sadly misinterpreted. Famously from Provence, rosé has been perfected in many other styles and regions as well. 110 Canto Perdrix 2017 45 60% Grenache- 30% Cinsault- 5% Mourvèdre- 3% Syrah, Tavel -Bright red color with tart berries and a dry finish. 111 Clos Cibonne ‘Cuvée Tradition’ 2016 45 90% Tibouren-10% Grenache, Côtes de Provence Cru Classé -Barrel aged under flor for one year before bottling. Aromas of orange peel and spice. Fresh and vibrant on the palate with notes of fruit and salinity. 112 Domaine Saint Andrieu ‘l’Oratoire’ 2017 43 40% Grenache- 25% Cinsault- 25% Syrah- 10% Rolle, Provence -Dry, pale peach color, clean and crisp with notes of pink grapefruit. 113 Domaine du Mas de Rey 2017 30 70% Grenache- 30% Caladoc, Coeur de Camargue -Rich and dry with a little bit of salinity. 114 Domaine Gueneau ‘Chavignolet’ 2017 45 Pinot Noir, Sancerre, Loire Valley -Light pink color with crisp, clean notes of pear, apple, and red berries. 115 Couly Dutheil 2017 45 Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Loire Valley -A beautiful light red color with notes of green herbs and cherry. Full bodied with a little bit of tannins on the finish. French White Wines Loire Valley Located in the north-west corner of France along the Loire River. The driest whites can be found on the outskirts of the region; Muscadet to the far west, home to the slightly salty but very dry wine made from Melon de Bourgogne, and Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé to the far east, where you’ll find flinty smoky styles of Sauvignon Blanc. Towards the center of the valley is the region of Vouvray, making Chenin Blanc in various levels of sweetness. 20 Domaine de Ladoucette 2015 92 Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé -Lemon grass on the nose with flavors of tart grapefruit and stony minerals, finishing with a fruity roundness. 21 Serge Dagueneau & Filles ‘Les Pentes’ 2017 65 Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé -Notes of flinty grapefruit and citrus blossom with a silky texture and well integrated acidity. 22 Henry Natter 2017 62 Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre -Clean and dry with characteristics of lemon grass, minerals, and a lingering melon like finish. 23 Maison Idiart 2017 66 Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre -Porcelain-like texture with notes of verbena, lemon curd, white peach, gooseberry, and a long floral finish. 24 Domaine de Cognettes 2017 32 ‘Sélection des Cognettes Sur Lie’ Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine -Dry and citrusy with a slight saline character and a fresh, crisp, acidity. 25 Domaine Michel et Damien Pinon ‘Tuffo’ 2016 42 Chenin Blanc, Vouvray -Bright lemon zest, pineapple, almond, and stone minerality on the nose as well as on the palate. Balanced acidity with a lasting savory finish. 26 Sauvion 2017 33 Chenin Blanc, Vouvray -Floral, stone, and citrus fruit notes with a little bit of honey. Off-dry and medium bodied with food friendly acidity. 27 Domaine Des Aubuisières ‘Cuvée de Silex’ 2016 43 Chenin Blanc, Vouvray -Dry and crisp, but with a noticeable honeyed characteristic. Aromas of white peach, lychee, and lime. 28 Château Moncontour 2017 38 Demi Sec Chenin Blanc, Vouvray -Slightly sweet, fresh, light, and easy to drink. French White Wines Alsace French wine and food that has been heavily influenced from a history of boarder wars with its neighbor to the east. This region produces German styled wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer in all levels of sweetness and a world-famous French-German cuisine to pair. 40 Domaine Frey Sohler ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 2015 48 Gewurztraminer -Aromas of fruit, elderflower, and spices. Robust, full-bodied, yet elegant and mouth-filling. 41 Pierre Sparr 2015 42 Pinot Gris -Earthy aromas of autumn leaves and ripe grapes and apricots. Soft minerality on the palate with a delicate sweetness balanced with acidity. Finishes with a touch of smoky bacon and spice. 42 Dopff & Irion ‘Crustaces Blanc’ 2016 32 80% Sylvaner-20% Pinot Blanc -Dry, with aromas of limestone, green apple, white elderberry flowers, and dill. The palate is lively and fresh with a little bit of white pepper on the finish. 43 Domaine Frey Sohler ‘Rittersberg’ 2013 46 Riesling -Floral, delicate, well-balanced with a dry minerality and elegant bouquet. 44 Vignoble du Rêveur ‘Vibrations’ 2013 45 Riesling -Dry with a stony minerality and crisp lime. French White Wines Burgundy With an intricate system of land ownership and diverse terroir, Burgundy is home to two of the world’s most popular grapes; Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In Chablis, you’ll find mineral and acid driven Chardonnay. In the regions of Meursault and Puligny- Montrachet you’ll find Chardonnays with characteristics of new oak such as toasted almond and toasted bread as opposed to Chardonnay from the Mâcon that has more ripe, tropical fruit characteristics. 60 Domaine Samuel Billaud 2016 116 ‘Vieilles Vignes’ Chardonnay, Séchet, Vaillons, Chablis 1er Cru -Subtle notes of white chocolate, walnut, dried quince, and dandelion. The palate is balanced with a very fine touch of acidity, and hints of clementine and dried apricot. 61 Domaine des Hâtes 2016 100 Chardonnay, Fourchaume, Chablis 1er Cru -Round, ripe, and dry but not fruity. Notes of lemon and white flowers with a steely, flinty minerality. 62 François Martenot, ‘Les Marouettes’ 2015 60 Chardonnay, Chablis -Spicy aromas, citrus fruits notes, and full bodied. 63 Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, 2017 65 ‘Vieilles Vignes’ Chardonnay, Chablis 64 Domaine Bachelet Monnot 2016 110 Chardonnay, Puligny-Montrachet -Great balance of acid, creaminess, and chalky minerality. 65 Marie-Pierre Manciat ‘Les Morizottes’ 2016 51 Chardonnay, Mâcon -Rich and slightly honeyed bouquet. The palate is smooth and honeyed with flecks of white chocolate and ginger, and a finish with a little bit of spice.
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