Levan Wine Menu
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Welcome to the party. In honour of our favourite, late disco DJ, Larry Levan, we’ve put together a few wines & drinks in this book that will hopefully take you somewhere near to seventh heaven and back again. Or at least mountain high or river deep. The list features a range of wines which have been made with care and love. The majority are low intervention, organic, biodynamic winemakers who care as much about environment as they do with what’s in the glass, realising that both are intrinsic to each other. Enjoy! Glass Bottle Bottle Something before dinner Beers 2016 Col Tamerie, (declassified Prosecco) 8.5 46 2016 Cloudwater x Jester King, Spirit Animal (4.6%) 24 Veneto, Italy Manchester, UK x Austin, Texas, USA Varietal: Glera & friends on silty clay & limestone Varietal: Motueka. Opal plums “Textured and savoury declassified Prosecco, so good” “Saison beer aged in Amarone wine barrels, it’s deliciously winey and beery” 9 48 2017 Benoit Landron, Natürlich Pet Nat Loire, France Varietal: Folle Blanche & Gamay on silty clay & limestone 2018 Braybrooke Brewery, Keller Lager (4.8%) 5.5 “Amazing pet nat with a fantastically salty minerality with gentle Leicestershire, UK berry fruits” Varietal: Perle “Unfiltered & unpasteurised lager made in the classic NV Celine & Laurent Tripoz, Cremant de Bourgogne Germanic style. Crisp, but with guts” 55 Burgundy, France Varietal: Chardonnay on silty clay & limestone “Like a rich, focused Champagne without the price tag” 2018 Toast, Bloomin Lovely IPA (4.5%) 6 Hackney via Yorkshire, UK 2016 Jean-Francois Ganevat, La Combe, Cremant du Jura 64 Varietal: hallertau, centennial, cascade, bramling cross Jura, France “Made from unsold bread from Varietal: Chardonnay on clay & limestone bakeries, low waste, high taste!” “Sparkling from the great man himself, yes please” NV Westwell, Pelegrim 74 Kent, England Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier on loam soil Cocktails with chalk beneath. “Great acidity with a lovely biscuity finish. On lees for up to 24 White – Riesling vermouth, Tanqueray 10 10 months” Red – Ciroc vodka, Belsazar red & dry white 10 90 2015 Clandestine, Les Semblables, Brut Nature Vermouth, Orange Champagne, France Varietal: pinot noir on kimmeridgian limestone “Beautiful pinot from west facing slopes offers wild strawberry on the nose, with a racy & savoury red fruit palate” Bottle Apostle// A selection of wines chosen by the Levan team 53.75 Faye’s “winner” choice 83 Marcos’s “woof” choice 2016 Selene, Beaujolais 2016 Sylvain Dittiere, Le Perle Beaujolais, France Loire, France Varietal: gamay Varietal: Chenin Blanc “A slick and mineral Beaujolais made with love” “Lactic and peachy powerhouse, with a incredible buttery finish. Burg without the price tag” Nick’s choice 85.75 2016 Les Dolomies, Grandvaux 63.75 Matt’s “shouldn’t be missed” choice Cotes du Jura, France 2016 Dom. Cloataire Michel, Vignes Centenaires Varietal: Savagnin on marl Beaujolais Village, France “Like a coiled spring, this wine has tension, salinity and more Varietal: Gamay on red granite bounce to the ounce” “A darker and brooding expression of gamay, layered & complex” Colin’s choice 61 2016 Dom. Marnes Blanches, Poulsard Cotes du Jura, France Varietal: Poulsard “Light but with extra structure which allows the delicious red berries to show off” By Te Glass// Carafe Glass Carafe Glass Carafe White Red 2017 Succes Vinacola, 6 21 2017 Dom. Mas Montel, Petit Syrah 5.5 19 Conca de Barbera, Spain Languedoc, France Varietal: Parallada on calcareous clay Varietal: petit syrah on limestone, clay & schist “Fresh, lively, clean and mineral white from beautiful high “Red & black fruits with an easy spicy finish” altitude vineyards” 2017 Bodega de las Estrella 5.5 19 2017 Dom. de la Pepiere, Muscadet Sur Lie 6.8 24.5 La Mancha, Spain Loire, France Varietal: Tempranillo on limestone & chalk Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne on granite “A fresh but meaty & savoury little number with superb “Clean, citrus, zingy and mineral” drinkability” 2017 Fattoria San Lorenzo, Di Gino 6.5 23 2016 Le Jonc, Anti-Gel 7.3 26.3 Marche, Italy Bergerac, France Varietal: Verdicchio on marl & limestone Varietal: Merlot/ Cabernet Franc “Zesty lemon fruits, nuts and a hint of the tropical” “Plum fruits abound in this easy drinking delight” 2016 Dom. Marie Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet 8.5 45 2012 Marcos Markovitis 8.5 31 Cotes du Jura, France Naoussa, Greece Varietal: Chardonnay sous voile on marl & limestone Varietal: Xinomavro on clay “Honeysuckle, cream & hints of toffee all fight for attention in “They call it the Nebbiolo of Greece. Big, deep and hearty” the glass with a zingy pear finish” 2017 Dom. du Chateau de Gran Pre, Cuvee Speciale 10 37 2017 Rudolf Trossen, Sil Bermond 11 40 Fleurie, France Mosel, Germany Varietal: Gamay on clay & granite Varietal: Riesling “So freakin’ sophisticated it hurts, complex and floral” “Grapefruit & citrus ping out the glass with a lovely off dry, but mineral finish” Orange// Rose 2017 Muxagat, Rose 7.5 27 Douro, Portugal Varietal: Touriga Nacional & Touriga Tinto “Deliciously herbal and savoury rose. Light pink, but with guts” Sweet// Dessert 2017 Bodega Bentomiz, Ariyanas (50ml) 9.5 2017 Cosimo Maria Masini, Skin Contact #6 8 28 Malaga, Spain Tuscany, Italy Varietal: Moscatel de Alexandria on broken slate soil Varietal: Trebbiano on calcareous soils “Wonderfully balanced sweetness with a floral nose & a citrus “Bright, nutty with notes of apricot, white flowers & russet backbone” apple” 2017 Chateau Barouliet, Monbazilliac (50ml/200ml) 7.5 27 2017 Cantina Marilina, Sketta 7.5 27 Bergerac, France Sicily, Italy Varietal: Semilion & Muscadelle Varietal: Grecanico on calcareous soils “Toffee and caramel smothered over ripe apples” “Oranges, gentle tannins with an approachable richness. Dig in” Jura & friends Jura. No, not that lovely island off the coast of Scotland known for whisky. The Jura we’re talking about is found in Eastern France, in the shadow of the Alps and a neighbourly distance from its famous cousin, Burgundy. Nicholas, Matt and Mark have a profound love for the Jura, with its unique grape varietals – Savagnin, trousseau and poulsard – and legendary cult wine makers such as Pierre Overnoy and Jean-Francois Ganevat. We love it so much, that we’ve dedicated a couple of pages to the region and with simple descriptions that will hopefully encourage you guys to explore this fascinating winemaking area. Please do ask the team for recommendation. White// Bottle Bottle 2016 Dom. Marie Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet 45 2015 Dom. Francois Rousset Martin, La Chaux 76.5 Cotes du Jura, France Nevey-sur-Seille, France Varietal: Chardonnay sous voile on marl & limestone Varietal: Chardonnay on limestone, grey & white marl “Honeysuckle, cream & hints of toffee all fight for attention in “Despite being topped up, this retains it’s nutty, oxidative style” the glass with a zingy pear finish” 2011 Les Granges Paquenesses, La Piere Sous Voille 79 2017 Dom. Hughes Beguet, Orange Was 63.5 Cotes du Jura, France The Colour Of Her Dress Varietal: Savignan on light sandy soils Arbois, France “Limes ping out of the glass, whilst stewed lemon, menthol, Varietal: Savagnin spice & saline have a riot in your mouth” “Skin contact savagnin,which offers floral and melon aromas with apricots and zing on the palate” 2016 Lucien Aviet, Cuvee des Docteurs 79 Cotes du Jura, France 2016 Didier Grappe, Champ Rouge 65 Varietal: Melon a Queue Rouge on silty marls Arbois, France “Pale gold, citrus, acid, salt. Like a fine white Burgundy. Varietal: Savagnin ouille Requires decanting” “Clean and precise with a hint of fennel and the wild herbaceous countryside” 2016 Dom. Les Bottes Rouge, No Milk Today 87 Vin de France, France 2014 Chais di Vieux Bourg, BB1 69.5 Varietal: Savagnin Cotes du Jura, France “Skin macerated white, 13 days on skins, creates texture and Varietal: Melon a Queue Rouge & Savagnin on blue marl character. One to explore” “Up front expect blossom & menthol, with stewed citrus palate and an iodine saline twist” 2015 Dom. Jean Francois Ganevat, Les Cedres 87.5 Cotes du Jura, France 2015 Dom. Les Bottes Rouge, Leon 67 Varietal: Chardonnay on limestone & marl Arbois, France “80 year old vines and 30 months on fine lees crafts a truly ex- Varietal: Chardonnay on clay ceptional and aromatic wine” “Deep and rich” 2016 Les Dolomies, Grandvaux 85.75 2016 Dom. L’Octavin, P’tit Poussot 76 Cotes du Jura, France Arbois, France Varietal: Savagnin on marl Varietal: Chardonnay “Like a coiled spring, this wine has tension, salinity and more “This is pure zing in a glass. Citrus slaps you across the face. bounce to the ounce” Glou glou” Magnums//Vin Jaune 2016 Dom. Les Bottes Rouge, No Milk Today 165 2009 Dom. Marie Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet, Vin de Garde 80 Vin de France, France Chateau-Chalon, France Varietal: Savagnin Varietal: Savagnin “Twice as nice as the bott!” “Delicate, nutty richness from the home of Vin Jaune” 99 2000 Henri Marie, Vin Jaune Arbois, France Varietal: Savagnin “Some age, very nutty, deep in colour. An exceptional example of the style & one of Henri’s last vinatges” Red// Bottle Bottle 2016 Dom. Daniel Dugois 44.5 2016 Dom. Les Bottes Rouge, C’est 71 Arbois, France Vin de France, France Varietal: Trousseau on clay, marl & gravel Varietal: Pinot Noir “Gateway Jura red — approachable, vibrant with “Fantastic small producer, complex expression of pinot” delicious red fruit and a hint of smoke” 2016 Benedicte & Stephane Tissot, DD 71.5 2016 Dom. Marie Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet 46 Arbois, Jura, France Cotes du Jura, France Varietal: Trousseau, poulsard, pinot noir on red marl Varietal: Pinot noir on mosaic of limestone, “Fantastic blend, violet, spice and herbal nose with cherry & marls & clay raspberry palate. No sulphur added” “Red fruits etc” 2017 Les Dolomies, La Cabane 72 2016 Dom. Marie Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet 46 Cotes du Jura, France Cotes du Jura, France Varietal: Pinot noir on marl & limestone “Nuanced red fruit, spice and a gentle walk through a forest” Varietal: Poulsard on mosaic of limestone, marls & clay “Wonderfully light and pale red with red cherry and strawberries jumping out the glass” 2016 Dom.