Askham Hall Wine List 2017

Introduction First of all, we are pleased to present the 2017 Wine Collection in a brand new format, especially designed and created with the help of our professional bookbinder Glenn Malkin, who has crafted our new cover to an exact specification. At Askham Hall we aim to provide quality wines expressive of each region they represent. This is all made possible by Charles Lowther, whose unbridled passion for wine allows us to track down wines of distinct character and bring to you a list that displays a cross-section of the ever expanding and amazing World of Wine. And although we cover the majority of the World’s wine growing countries, we are especially proud of our selection of old world classic wines, notably Bordeaux and Burgundy, and hope to enthral with our vintages dating back to 1893 (Clos de Gamot, Cahors). To help with this collection we are lucky enough to have access to some of the treasures of the Lowther family’s private cellar. Nothing excites us more than sharing our passion for wine so please don’t have any hesitation in asking advice or questions regarding your selection and we will happily recommend something to suit your taste, budget and, most importantly, Chef Richard’s menu. To help with your selection, we have arranged all our sub-sections in ascending price order apart from the Bordeaux Reds, where we take you from 1916 to 2012. If perhaps there’s a wine you have been fond of in the past and haven’t been able to find on our list we would love to hear about it and could always try to source it for your return visit. Nico Chièze Richard Bracken Maître de Maison/House Manager Assistant House Manager and Head Sommelier 2004/06 Winner: Scotland and Northern England Regional Final, Sommelier of the Year WSET Level 3, Introductory Court of Master Sommeliers Charles Lowther: “I was brought up on a diet of mature Margaux and Saint Estèphe, two of my Father’s favourites. My palate, therefore, grew to enjoy softer structured wines and I came to absolutely adore burgundy as well as these famous clarets.” Nico Chièze: “I have a personal interest in the wine of the Loire Valley as it is where I was born and brought up. In my young sommelier career however, I had the privilege to work for 3 years in Bordeaux in the famous Pauillac appellation. I therefore have an in depth passion and knowledge for Bordeaux wines and love the magic of opening an old and historic wine for a ‘bonne dégustation’!” Richard Bracken: “My training and development here at Askham Hall has led to me having a real affinity to classic wines and styles. Through my recent travel and stages at restaurants in the capital though, I have found an interest in the diversity of lesser known grapes and wine producing regions that are gaining a reputation within the trade for making exciting and innovative wine.” We believe that together we have a perfect balance of tastes to create a diverse list of interest to all. Contents "1 Introduction 1 Wines available by the Glass 3 Champagne 4 Champagne Rosé 4 Méthode Traditionelle Wines 4 White Wines France 5, 6 Rest of Europe 7 England, Italy, Spain, Germany, Lebanon, Greece, Austria, Hungary, Israel, Luxembourg New World 8 U.S.A, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa Rose Wines 8 Red Wines Bordeaux 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Burgundy 17, 18 France 19, 20 Rest of Europe 21, 22 England, Italy, Israel, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Lebanon, Romania, Austria New World 23, 24 U.S.A, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, South Africa Little and Large Bottles Half Bottle Selection 25 Large Format Selection 26 Dessert Wines and Others Dessert Wines 27 France, Germany, Thailand, Cyprus, Hungary, South Africa, Italy Port 28 Sherry 29 After Dinner Treats 29 Cigars 30 "2 Wines available by the Glass The Champagne we offer by the glass is from the privately owned house of Joseph Perrier. The Cuvée Royale is named in honour of Queen Victoria and Edward VII, to whom Joseph Perrier was an appointed supplier. Jean Claude Fourmon is the current MD and great grandson of Paul Pithois who purchased the Perrier family business in the 1800’s. Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut, Châlons-en-Champagne 12% 125ml 12.50 Please ask to find out our selection of White, Red and Dessert wine available by the glass. We try to offer a diverse selection, changing the offering as often as possible to accompany the changing menu of Chef Richard. We would be very happy to assist you in your selection and find a wine to accompany what you have chosen from the menu and suit your preferred style. If you take our tasting menu a matching wine flight is available for £35. We are very proud to use the Coravin wine opening system here at Askham Hall. This is a device which allows us to open wine without taking the cork out, which in turn enables us to pour a glass of any wine over a long period of time and not risk the wine losing any of its qualities. Below is our current selection but we have the ability to open far more wines from the cellar if you would like. Look out for our Port selection at the end of the list, where we serve all our bottles by the glass. All our wines served by Coravin are a 100ml measure. White Clos Floridène Blanc, Denis Dubourdieu, Bordeaux 2005 10.00 Assyrtiko, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, Australia 2016 12.00 Riesling Spätlese, Joh.Jos. Prum, Mosel, Germany 2009 20.00 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch, Shafer Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, USA 2008 25.00 Red Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Malconsorts, Domaine Charles Thomas 1999 18.00 Barolo, Bricco Pernice, Elvio Cogno, Piedmont, Italy 2007 20.00 Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aimé Guibert,Vin de Pays de L’Hérault 1996 21.00 Bandol, Cuvée Classique, Domaine Tempier 2000 25.00 Château Lynch-Bages, Grand Cru Classé 5th Growth, Pauillac 1982 40.00 Dessert Château Doisy Daëne, Barsac, France 1996 11.50 Maury Cask No. 759, Les Vignerons de Maury, Maury, France 1928 15.00 Straw Wine, Mullineux and Leeu Family Wines, Swartland, South Africa 2015 16.50 "3 Bin Vintage Price Champagne 1 Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut, Châlons-en-Champagne NV 60.00 The most delicious aperitif, created from a blend which is roughly ⅓ each of the Champagne grapes; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. 2 Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Reims NV 75.00 The epitome of class and quality, precise, ripe and rounded style with medium weight, from our favourite family owned house. 5 Pol Roger Brut Reserve, Epernay NV 80.00 3 Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut, Ay NV 90.00 Acknowledged as one of the top houses, Bollinger is a big, rich style of Champagne and is still privately owned. 4 Joseph Perrier Blanc de Blancs, Châlons-en-Champagne 2006 99.00 Sensuous and characterful, 100% Chardonnay from the top vineyards, judiciously aged for 8 years! 15 Joseph Perrier Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Châlons-en-Champagne 2008 110.00 6 Josephine, Joseph Perrier, Châlons-en-Champagne 2004 150.00 This sublime, complex, utterly divine wine is the premier cuvee of Joseph Perrier. Unforgettable! 7 Dom Pérignon, Epernay 2004 175.00 Surely the most iconic label and bottle shape in the world? The good news is that the quality in the bottle matches the striking presentation. 8 Cristal, Louis Roederer, Reims 2002 205.00 Needing no introduction, behind the rather glitzy image is one of the wine world’s great experiences. A graceful, subtle and serious Champagne. 5 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, Epernay 2004 250.00 16 Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, Reims 1962 350.00 Champagne Rosé 9 Laurent Perrier Rosé, Tours-sur-Marne NV 99.00 The number 1 pink Champagne. 10 Louis Roederer Rosé, Reims 2009 135.00 Very impressive, the classic “oeil de Perdrix” colour, a very pale shade, contrasts nicely with the distinctive and powerful flavour of the wine. Méthode Traditionelle Wines 14 Prosecco Millesimato, Biscardo, Veneto, Italy 2016 45.00 This is Prosecco! Made in a traditional method this wine displays delicious fruit with a fine and elegant mousse. 434 Cuvée Royale Meslier Brut, Irvine Estate, South Australia NV 50.00 11 Classic Cuvée, Furleigh Estate, Dorset, England 2013 60.00 Nearly local?! Very Champagne like in style from a 40-acre farm. Ian Edwards and Rebecca Hansford are the farmers. 12 Quartet, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, California NV 65.00 "4 13 Fervor, Vina Casa Silva, Colchagua, Chile NV 70.00 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sparkler from Chile. This lavish wine results in a complex, toasty mouthfeel. Bin Vintage Price White Wines France 20 Sauvignon de Touraine, J.C. Mandard, Loire 2016 28.00 Jean Christophe is the fourth generation to farm this 17-hectare estate, and captures a rare purity of fruit and concentrated flavour. 38 Petit Chablis, Domaine Gendraud Patrice, Burgundy 2015 34.00 Lovely ripeness on the palate with taut, mineral layers and a firm dry finish. A classic example of fresh, unoaked Chardonnay. 21 Cuvée Valentine, Château Lamothe de Haux, Bordeaux 2015 38.00 This intense wine is a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sauvignon Gris, barrel fermented. There are only 8000 bottles per year. 22 Montagny, Les Crêts, Feuillat-Juillot, Burgundy 2014 40.00 Francoise creates a sumptuous and classic white wine from handpicked grapes on her family’s 25-hectare estate.

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