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VINS DE BOUTEILLE

HALF BOTTLES - 375 ML DOMAINE MICHEL TURGY, BLANC DE BLANCS RESERVE, GRAND CRU BRUT, LE MESNIL SUR OGER 58* - Made of 30 different harvests. Aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle, brioche. Flavors of lemon curd, sea salt, toast. Fine-grained and savory. Tastes extra brut / brut nature. (less sweet) HERBERT BEAUFORT, BRUT GRAND CRU "CARTE D'OR", BOUZY 50* 90% Pinor Noir, 10% Chardonnay - fine & elegant. Rich and ripe orchard fruits, brioche, yeast and spice-laced aromas and flavors.

DOMAINE JEAN VESSELLE, OEIL DE PERDRIX, GRAND CRU, BOUZY 64 - Unique, floral, and super expressive. Medium-bodied yet light on the tongue; elegant, silky and balanced. Red berries, stone fruits, peppery finish. A very food friendly . 93 pts TRIMBACH, GEWURTZTRAMINER '14 30 Gewurtztraminer - for those looking for a "sweeter" the notes of lychee, honeysuckle and cinnamon will satisfy your taste buds. The taste is rich, intense, luscious and well balanced with a dry, spicy finish. 93 pts DOMAINE VACHERON, SANCERRE, 375 ML '19 44 - Vibrant and full bodied, pure and fresh, with plenty of mineral energy and citrus-inspired flavors. This is classic Sancerre (highly allocated) 93 pts ALBERT GRIVAULT, CLOS DU MURGER, MEURSAULT '17 88* Chardonnay - Beautiful rich citrus fruit with hints of green apple. A well balanced wine that integrates the limestone minerality with the ripe grapes and mild . Interesting fact: Albert still uses a horse to plow his fields. REMOISSENET PERE & FILS, BEAUNE-LES TEURONS, 1ER CRU '17 74 Pinot Noir - Some argue this is grand-cru status in substance and stature. Plush tannins give the wine an immediate textural appeal while the freshness of those tannins remains earthy and delicious LAIL, BLUEPRINT, NAPA VALLEY '18 65* 95% Cabernet / 5% Petit Verdot - The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with crunchy black berry flavors, supported by approachable, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and fruity. 96 pts WE DOMAINE CHANTE CIGALE, CHÂTEANEUF-DU-PAPE '16 58 65% /20% /10% Mourvedre/5% Cinsault - Silky tannins, plenty of cherry fruit and a dusting of ground pepper and allspice on the long finish. 91 pts

FULL BOTTLES - 750 ML

BUBBLES

0 LEITZ, EINS ZWEI ZERO SPARKLING ROSÉ 44 Pinot Noir - ZERO alcohol. Slightly sweet, berry flavors. From one of the top in Germany. This refreshing sparkler exudes cool, red fruits and lean minerality. Delicious. 1 DOMAINE DE LA TAILLE AUX LOUPS (JACKIE BLOT), BRUT TRADITION, MONTLOUIS-SUR-LOIRE NV 51 - This gem is from Jackie Blot, one of the leading pioneers of the Loire Valley. Certified organic, aged in barrels, no . Pure & energetic. DESIRE PETIT, CREMANT DE JURA ROSE, NV 14 / 58 Pinot Noir - Hand harvested with love, this sparkling rose is a perfect wine to start your meal. 12 BELLENOS, BRUT BLANC, SOUTHERN BOURGOGNE NV 48 Southern Burgundy blend - a delicious combination of minerality and roundness. Citrus, white flower and pastry. 4 SCHRAMSBERG, BLANC DE BLANC, NORTH COAST, CA 68 Chardonnay - Medium body, tantalizing acidity and a lingering finish. A beautiful food friendly wine. 92 pts. 8 BILLECART SALMON, BRUT NATURE, CHAMPAGNE 120 30% Pinot Noir / 30% Chardonnay / 40% Pinot Meunier - pure and refined, a delicious wine to sip through your whole meal. 12 BILLECART SALMON, BRUT, SOUS BOIS, CHAMPAGNE 150 Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier - A unique cuvee, entirely vinified in oak. Very food friendly, with fine bubbles, and flavors of grilled brioche and toffee. 94 pts 9 LAURENT PERRIER, BRUT ROSÉ RESERVE, MONTAGNE DE REIMS 135 Pinot Noir - The benchmark for sparkling roses around the world. Intense fruit flavors, clean and snappy, the wine opens to freshly picked red berries, cherries, and black currants. 92-96 pts 2 DOMAINE JEAN VESSELLE, OEIL DE PERDRIX ROSE, GRAND CRU, BOUZY 110 Pinot Noir - Unique, floral, and super expressive. Medium-bodied yet light on the tongue; elegant, silky and balanced. Red berries, stone fruits, peppery finish. A very food friendly Champagne. 93 pts DUC DE ROMET, "PRESTIGE" BRUT, VALLÉE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNE, NV 20 / 85 80% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir - pleasing harmony to the layers of racy acidity and the fine, zesty mousse, offering rich notes of whole-grain toast, baked plum, fleur de sel and crunchy white peach. Some say if you like Veuve Clicquot, you'll LOVE this. 3 MARC HÉBRART CUVÉE DE RÉSERVE, 1ER CRU, VALÉE DE LA MARNE 97 82% Pinot Noir / 18% Chardonnay - Called a wine lovers wine. Bright, with citrusy acidity and a chalky underpinning, this well-balanced Champagne offers an appealing range of Honeycrisp apple, blanched almond and honeysuckle notes. 91 pts. 6 DOMAINE MICHEL TURGY, BLANC DE BLANCS RESERVE, GRAND CRU BRUT, LE MESNIL SUR OGER 96 Chardonnay - From pure chalk soils comes this gem. Aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle, brioche. Flavors of lemon curd, sea salt, toast. Fine-grained and savory. Tastes extra brut / brut nature. (less sweet) 5 DOYARD "CUVÉE VENDÉMIAIRE" 1ER CRU, BRUT, (MOSTLY) VERTUS 115 Chardonnay - An inviting bouquet of orchard fruit, warm bread, oyster shell and pastry cream, it’s medium to full-bodied, pillowy and charming, concluding with a saline finish 7 ALEXANDRA SAINZ, MILLESEIME 2013, BRUT, GRAND CRU, BOUZY '13 125 Pinot Noir / Chardonnay - Owned by a Bouzy native, and now East Bay resident we're honored to carry this amazing wine. 2013 was a challenging year, but one that was worth the wait. Disgorged in 2020, resting on the lees for 7 years. Flavors of perfectly ripened figs mingling with light notes of brioche and honey giving the way to intense cooked fruits and tarte tatin flavor, enhanced by a lovely well balanced finish and a final hint of crisp Bosc pear. BLANC

Burgundy(ish)

CHANIN, "LOS ALAMOS" SANTA BARBARA '17 16 / 33 / 66 Chardonnay - Small production offering yellow pear, buttered apple, toasted oak and, on the finish, pale-caramel flavors. Allow it to breathe and become even tastier. 93 pts

102 LAGUNA, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY '16 48 Chardonnay - Well balanced and luxurious citrus, quince and pear with asian spice. Hint of butter with good acidity, long finish.

DOMAINE SERVIN "LES PARGUES," CHABLIS '18 15 / 31 / 62 Chardonnay - Grapes from a former a premier cru (declassified after WW1) the quality is amazing and a great value for a delicious Chablis (no oak used)

106 DOMAINE OLIVER MORIN, BOURGOGNE '17 38 Aligoté - Perfect aperitif, citrus, apple and sea salt. Lively and juicy. Pairs wonderfully with vegetables, fish ...and OYSTERS!

501 DOMAINE ANNE GROS, BOURGOGNE '18 95 Chardonnay - Subtle, harmonious, supple—Burgundy from Domaine Anne Gros is intimately tied with the elegant and poised character of from Vosne-Romanée. Her wines are highly allocated, and prized by collectors.

502 DOMAINE PIERRE-YVES COLIN MOREY "LE BLANC" ST. AUBIN '18 140 Chardonnay - Colin Morey is considered one of the top wine makers in Burgundy & many of his wines are featured on the list of French Laundry. Including this one. St Aubin is in between Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet, and considered a "hidden gem".

509 DOMAINE BALLOT-MILLOT, ‘LES NARVAUX,’ MEURSAULT '16 138 Chardonnay - Narvaux is one of the highest in Meursault, bordering 1er cru ‘Perrières' Creamy texture, Firm backbone, Marcona Almond

111 DOMINIQUE CORNIN, POUILLY-FUISSE '16 70 Chardonnay - notes of green orchard fruit, mandarin, peach and citrus blossom. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and complex with a glossy, textural attack, a deep, structurally reserved core and a long finish.

112 DOMAINE FRANTZ CHAGNOLEAU "PRELUDE" ST-VERAN '17 64 Chardonnay - Made from grapes grown on 40-50+ year old vines. Pure, mineral expression of Chardonnay delivers crushed stones, hints of chalk, and laser cut precision. 93 pts. Loire Valley/Bordeaux(ish)

20 DOMAINE DES AUBUISIERES, CUVÉE DE SILEX SEC, VOUVRAY '17 44 Chenin Blanc - Bernanrd Foquet is considered one of the top chenin producers in . The wine captures the mineral tones of the unique Vouvray soil while bursting with fruit. Hand harvested & organic.

23 JEAN-JACQUES AUCHÈRE, SANCERRE, BUE-EN-SANCERRE '19 14 / 27 / 54 Sauvignon Blanc - Sustainably farmed and vinified using traditional methods in stainless steel tanks. The nose combines aromas of zesty citrus, juicy pineapple and fresh mango.

25 PASCAL REVERDY, SANCERRE '19 64 Sauvignon Blanc - A single hillside plot of 50 year old vines on chalky Kimmeridgian Marne, this beautiful Sancerre has wonderful mineral notes and a beautiful saline finish. Full bodied & intense. Unfiltered.

29 LOUIS METAIREAU, "BLACK LABEL" MUSCADET-SEVRE-ET MAINE '18 11 / 22 / 44 Melon de Bourgogne - Brisk & super dry. Its acidity, balanced by an attractively modest amount of fruit, is designed to cut through the richness of its classic companion, the oyster.

24 CHATEAU RESPIDE-MEDEVILLE, GRAVES BLANC, BORDEAUX '17 58 50% Semillon / 48% Sauvignon Blanc / 2% Muscadet - From one of the best towns in Graves, this gem is nutty, waxy and fruity with a bit of saline quality. Rich and appealing. Delicious with our French onion soup.

26 QUIVIRA, ALDER GROVE, DRY CREEK VALLEY, SONOMA '18 55 75% Sauvignon Blanc / 25% Semillon - A beautiful California take on a white Bordeaux. The semillon adds a little "waxiness" to the wine. Alsace(ish)/Savoie/Rhone Valley/Southern France

33 CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLE, OSTERBERG, GRAND CRU, ALSACE '16 80 - A beautiful Grand Cru that is dry and racy, with citrus fruit notes and a flinty minerality. Weighty from the outset, it shows a well-structured and a long lasting finale.

DOMAINE VALENTIN ZUSSLIN, BOLLENBURG, ALSACE '16 66 Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) - A dry Pinot Gris from 20-year-old vines that undergoes 100% malolactic. Elegant, direct, taught and aromatic, it offers fresh fine fruits with a saline touch.

37 DOMAINE BLANCHON "TRADITION", SAINT JOSEPH '15 52 Marsanne with a hint of Roussanne - Wonderfully dry, food friendly wine. Big smells of sweet pastry, baked apple and juicy apricots.

36 DOMAINE DU SEMINAIRE, "LES SEGUINES", COTES DU RHONE '19 40 40% Viognier, 30% Marsanne, 15% Clairette, 15% Grenache Blanc - If you like Chardonnay give this full bodied gem a try. Floral, spicy aromas from Viognier. Waxy, oily viscosity from Marsanne. Rich fullness from Grenache Blanc. Delicious with French onion soup

38 DOMAINE TRIENNES, "SAINTE FLEUR," PROVENCE '19 42 Viognier - Intense perfume of abricot, honney-suckle, white flowers and honay lavender. This wine strikes a beautiful balance between aromatic richess, crisp acidity and mineral structure ROSÉ

43 DOMAINE LAVAU, TAVEL '18 44 50% Grenache /45% Cinsault /5% Syrah - Has a gentle strawberry aroma, with notes of melon, red cherry. The palate gives refined red fruits with a beautiful freshness, allowing for a clear finale that is smattered with herbes de Provence, and some tang.

TRIENNES, PROVENCE '20 11 / 22 / 44 Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, - Escape to the south of France. Elegant & easy drinking. ROUGE Burgundy(ish) / Beaujolais

51 REMOISSENET PERE ET FILS, BOURGOGNE '18 16 / 32 / 64 Pinot Noir - An amazing example of a Bourgogne AOC. Soft tannins and refined flavors of red cherries, pomegranate jam and baking spices.

53 DOMAINE CHARLES AUDOIN, CUVEE MARIE RAGONNEAU, MARSANNAY '16 95 Pinot Noir - Beautiful and deep with black fruits and a hint of chalk & minerality.

57 DOMAINE FRÉDÉRIC ESMONIN, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN '17 76 Pinot Noir - Prior to bottling their own wine, grapes from the domaine were used for famed Leroy wines. Now they strive to be known for quality wines at reasonable prices. Medium / full bodied

520 DOMAINE GERARD RAPHET, 1ER CRU LES MILLANDES, CUVEE UNIQUE, MOREY-ST DENIS '17 145 Pinot Noir - A Burgundy lovers Burgundy. While the color is delicate, the wine is forcefully intense, medium / full bodied. Handmade from field to bottle. Unfined & unfiltered.

550 DOMAINE ANNE-GROS, LA COMBE D'ORVEAU, CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY '18 190 Subtle, harmonious, supple—Burgundy from Domaine Anne Gros is intimately tied with the elegant, poised character of wines from Vosne-Romanée. While each cru faithfully reflects its , it is terroir as translated through Gros’ expert touch, offering richer aromatics, rounder curves, silkier tannins. Gros’ limited production is snapped up by global collectors faster and faster each . 2 bottles

551 DOMAINE ANNE GROSS, BOURGOGNE '18 95

552 DOMAINE ANNE GROSS, HAUTES COTES-DE-NUITS '18 115

58 ANNE & HERVE SIGAUT CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY, '17 120 Pinot Noir - Anne & Herve are known for their delicate and elegant wines. This wine screams classic Chambolle: with fine, elegant and floral aromas and flavors, ethereal, energetic textures, and wonderful chalky/mineral tannins that dance over your palate like a ballerina.

50 JAYNE EYRE, VERGELESSES 1ER CRU, SAVIGNY LES BEAUNES '16 124 Pinot Noir - That same fruit brightness as on the Gevrey village wine with just a touch of herbal (stemmy not green) freshness and a little bit of spice and pepper. Super-fine tannins. Elegant restraint. Spicy, mouth-watering finish. No new oak.

54 DOMAINE MICHEL GAY ET FILS, BEAUNE-GREVES 1ER CRU '16 115 Pinot Noir - A beautiful fruit forward wine. Oak on the nose, then a delicious smooth food friendly gem. If you love Willamette Valley wines, you'll love this gem. Winemaker / owner Michel Gay lives in the vineyards and his attention to detail is tasted.

55 DOMAINE MOREY-COFFINET, LES CHAUMES ROUGE, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET '17 92 Pinot Noir - This wine captures the roasted, muscular aromas of Chassagne terroir and displays silky texture and balance.

56 DOMAINE FRANÇOIS LUMPP, CRU CRAUSOT 1ER CRU, GIVRY, CÔTE CHALONNAISE '17 120 Pinot Noir - these wines are a staple of France's best restaurants' wine lists for good reason. Some say a more "gourmand" expression of Givry with ripe red fruits, and licorice.

90 NORIA, SANGIACOMO VINEYARDS, SONOMA COAST '18 89 Pinot Noir - A made with food pairing in mind (Japanese actually) Aged in 100% French Oak, with dazzling red berries on the palate. Pure & Elegant.

59 JEAN FOILLARD, BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES '18 56 - Juicy and floral, it feels just right any old time of day, on its own or with food.

DOMAINE LES GRYPHES, JULIENAS '18 58 Gamay - Lots of berries, juicy and well balanced. Medium body Loire Valley/Bordeaux

DOMAINE DE LA CHANTELEUSERIE, "CUVÉE ALOUETTES", BOURGUEIL, LOIRE VALLEY '19 12 / 24 / 48 - a soft wine with subtle tannins this is meant to be drunk young ... casis and plum with a peppery note for that earthy twist. Chosen specifically for this menu.

60 CHARLES JOGUET "CUVEE TERROIR" CHINON '18 56 Cabernet Franc - Lite tannins and acidity this smells of classic "old school" Cab Franc. Extremely food friendly, you want a few bottles "just in case" a friend comes for dinner.

62 CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE "AMIRAL DE BEYCHEVELLE" ST-JULIEN '16 140 58% Cabernet / 36% Merlot / 6% Cab Franc - The 2nd wine of Chateau Beychevelle. Floral / Margaux-ish with black currant & blackberries, wild sage and cumin. Packed with tannins, medium body with a mineral finish. 92 pts

66 "JOSEPHINE DE BOYD", MARGAUX '15 110 Cabernet/Merlot/Cab Franc/Petit Verdot - Second wine of the famed Château Boyd-Cantenac. Floral notes with dark red fruits. Subtle, complex, intense and elegant, all at the same time. Classic Margaux

540 CHATEAU KIRWAN "LES CHARMES DE KIRWAN" MARGAUX, BORDEAUX '15 125 Bordeaux Blend - The nose is incredible fruity, with lovely notes of blackcurrant and blackberry topped off by fine aromas of pepper. This wine shows exquisite freshness that is highlighted by a pleasant acidity that offers a perfect balance to the impression of roundness in the mouth.

63 CHATEAU PONTETE BELLEGRAVE, GRAVES DE VAYRES '16 70 80% Merlot, 20 % Cabernet - Black plums, light herbs and black currants. Medium bodied, refined tannins - perfect with steak frites!

69 CHATEAU MONTVIEL, POMEROL '16 118 80% Merlot / 15% Cabernet Franc / 5% - Black cherry and raspberry fruit are front and center in this racy, beautifully perfumed, expressive Pomerol from the renowned Péré Vergé family * Kosher for Passover

CHATEAU ST JULIAN, BORDEAUX SUPERIOR '18 52 90% Merlot / 10% Cabernet - The second label of the famed Chateau La Grangere in St. Emilion. Smooth yet robust with dark berry and a bit of spice.

67 CHÂTEAU DE BELLEVUE, LUSSAC - ST EMILION '15 64 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc - Small, family-run and entirely organic, the vineyards sit on a limestone plateau and the result is a unique wine for the region. Firm, fresh, and chalky. Pure bright fruit. Rhone(ish)/Southern France/Corsica

70 DOMAINE CHAMBEYRON "LA CHAVARINE" COTE ROTIE '15 105 Syrah - Dynamic red and black fruit, mouthwatering savory and spicy. Sublime texture - think superior Egyptian cotton.

72 LIONEL FAURY, CÔTE RÔTIE '17 135 90% Syrah/10% Viognier - Highly perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of dark fruit liqueur, pungent flowers, olive and cracked pepper. Shows very good clarity and an energetic lift. 93 pts

73 DOMAINE DE GOUYE, "‘GABOUILLON" , RHÔNE VALLEY, '19 44 Syrah - From the family's vineyards with similar soil to St Joseph, This wine is balanced, tangy, juicy; flavors of red and black raspberry, baking spices.

76 LAVAU, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE '16 86 50% Grenache / 40% Syrah / 10% Mourvèdre Hints of bramble and moss lend elegance to forward, fruity tones of black plum and mulberry in this wine. It's an easygoing, accessible red with soft acidity and ripe tannins, but maintains an alluring whisper of earthiness through the finish. 92 pts WS

505 LE CLOS DU CAILLOU "LA RÉSERVE" CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE '00 325 45% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah as well as miscellaneous varietals. A wealth of fruit, power, and balance, amazing purity, and a sumptuous, 65-second finish are the stuff of legends. We scored one bottle of this gem, as it's only available at auction. Certified organic & 99 pts from RP. Why not indulge?

80 CHÂTEAU REDORTIER, GIGONDAS '15 70 70% Grenache / 30% Syrah - Looking for Châteauneuf-du-pape without the price? Travel to the secret Gigondas. From vines planted in the 50s & 60s this vineron family is all about family and wine. And the quality shows. 93 pts RP

71 CHÂTEAU REDORTIER, BEAUMES DE VENISE '15 14 / 27 / 54 60% Grenache / 35% Syrah / 5% Counoise - Big expression with finesse. Beautiful and earthy, with mouthwatering red fruit, soft spice. A real gem.

74 CHATEAU DE CEDRE, CAHORS '15 52 90 % / 5% Merlot / 5% Tannat - certified organic, Classic Cahors malbec. Rich, medium body wine has generous layers of fruit perfectly balance the tannins that build up to a harmonious whole.

77 DOMAINE LE GALANTIN, BANDOL '15 46 90% Mourvèdre / 10% Grenache - Bandol is growing in popularity & getting harder to find a delicious "value" rouge that really shows off the sense of place. Here is one. It's smoky and earthy, with plum and spice cake elements. Rich and velvety but also a bit warm, it's flavorful, open-knit and ripe, with a long, supple finish

82 DOMAINE PETRONI, CORSE ROUGE, CORSICA '16 40 50% Niellucciu ()/35% Syrah/15% Grenache - Vibrant dark berry, tiny hints of fresh tobacco and evergreen. A fun, easy drinking wine.

Very California

JONATA, "THE PARING" CALIFORNIA '16 15 / 30 / 60 Bordeaux Blend (50% Cabernet) - Classic california cabernet dominant blend with an impressive pedigree. Fills the palate with bright red fruit and black plum. Gentle and dusty tannins lead the way into an incredibly long and precise finish. 93 pts JD

92 OBSIDIAN RIDGE, RED HILLS, LAKE COUNTY '17 58 Cabernet Sauvignon - From one of the newest California AVAs with discinctive volcanic soil. Your nose is teased with coffee nibs, blueberries and black pepper, then blackberries and a gentle floral lift. Flavors of dark chocolate, coffee and fresh blackberry are carried on silky tannins.

93 SNOWDEN "THE RANCH" NAPA VALLEY '16 98 Cabernet with some Merlot & Petit Verdot - 2016 is a knockout year according to Snowden. Exquisite, floral and higher toned aromas are born out of this unrushed vintage. Black cherry, plum, lavender and savory herbs all develop in the glass, but it is the wine's persistence and overall balance that stands out in this deeply flavorful. 91-93 pts

515 CHAPPELLET, "SIGNATURE" NAPA VALLEY '18 125 85% Cabernet/ 10% Petit Verdot / 5% Malbec - Deep, rich and beautifully structured, this is absolutely classic hillside Napa Valley Cab, from Prichard Hill. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, and chocolate, along with hints of espresso, anise and fragrant herbs. Concentrated berry and black cherry flavors are underscored by velvety tannins and subtle notes of cola and clove. 93 pts

516 CHAPPELLET "SIGNATURE" NAPA VALLEY '16 145 Cabernet blend - Classic hillside Napa cabernet from a killer vintage. Impossible to find, but we have a few left. 96 pts RP

517 HOURGLASS, "BLUELINE ESTATE" CALISTOGA '15 180 86% Cabernet /7% Petit Verdot / 4% Malbec / 2% Cabernet Franc / 1% Merlot - Opulence and richness. Dense fruit scents, a hint of barrel toast and crushed graphite. The mouthfeel is lushly textured with a bright nervy minerality in the back mid-palate, a characteristic that defines the Blueline Estate wines. Sleek tannins, long finish

Wines are available for to go at 50% off the list price, except for those above 500 bin numbers & our 375 ML Corkage is $25 per 750ml