Introduction First of all, we are pleased to present the 2020 Wine Collection, especially designed and created with the help of our professional bookbinder Glenn Malkin, who has crafted our beautiful bespoke cover. 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 represents the ever expanding and amazing World of Wine. 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. 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 1893 to 2016. 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. We are very proud to announce our Wine Collection has been awarded “Best of Award of Excellence 2019” …”for having one of the finest Restaurant Wine List in the World” judged by the prestigious The Wine Spectator (Restaurant Awards) based in America. Also awarded Two-Stars out of Three by The World of Fine Wine World’s Best Wine Lists. AA Notable Wine List 2020, Judges evaluated and awarded over 1,000 wine lists. Charles Lowther - Proprietor Nico Chièze Joshua Mullock – Assistant Maître de Maison/House Manager Maître de Maison/House Manager WSET Diploma Scholar 2004/06 Winner: Scotland and Northern England Regional Final, Sommelier of the Year 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’!” Joshua Mullock: “My passion for wine really started over the dinner table with my family, however being of a slightly younger generation I have a real admiration for new world producers and wines – notably South Africa. Aside from that, with something delicious from Spain or a glass of Champagne in front of me, a happier Sommelier you will not find!” 1 Contents Coravin Wines available by the Glass 3 Champagne, Champagne Rosé and Méthode Traditionelle Wines 4 White Wines Loire Valley, Alsace 5 Bordeaux, Chablis 6 Burgundy 7 Rhône Valley, Rest of France, Austria, Germany 8 Italy, Spain and Portugal, South Africa, 9 The Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of World 10 Red Wines Bordeaux 11 through 21 Burgundy 22 through 31 Beaujolais 31 Rhône Valley 32 through 34 Loire, Alsace Savoie and Provence 35 Languedoc-Rousillon and South West France 36 Italy 36 through 39 Spain and Portugal 40 through 42 Lebanon, Rest of Europe and Further Afield 43 North and South America 44 Australia 45 New Zealand and South Africa 46 Rosé Wines 46 Little and Large Bottles Magnum Red Wines 48 Half White and Champagne, Magnum White and Champagne, Large Bottles 49 Dessert Wines and Others French Sweet Wine 50 Old and New World Sweet Wine 51 Port and Sherry 52 After Dinner Treats 53 Cigars 54 2 Wines available by the Glass We are very proud to use the Coravin wine system here at Askham Hall for most things we pour by the glass. This is a device which allows us to pour wine without removing the cork, that uses Argon gas to keep bottles fresh. As a result, we are fortunate to be able to pour glasses of wine from the same bottle, over a long period of time, while remaining in good condition. We can therefore open more bottles from the cellar than just the selection below. We offer a diverse selection by the glass to accompany the changing menu of Chef Richard, we also regularly change the wines to keep our offering dynamic. We would be very happy to assist you and find a wine to accompany your menu choices and to suit your preferred style. We also offer a tasting wine flight to accompany the tasting menu. Champagne Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut, Châlons-en-Champagne, France NV 12.50 Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Rosé, Châlons-en-Champagne, France NV 15.00 White Sancerre, ‘Les Caillottes’, Pascal Jolivet, Loire Valley, France 2018 15.00 Chablis Premier Cru, Le Mont Milieu, Natalie & Gilles Fèvre, Burgundy, France 2018 16.00 Riesling Grosse Gewachs, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, S.A. Prum, Mosel, Germany 2010 18.00 Hermitage, Chante-Alouette, M. Chapoutier, Rhône Valley, France 2006 25.00 Vougeot Premier Cru, Les Cras, Domaine Bertagna, Burgundy, France 2016 30.00 Red th Château Pédesclaux, Grand Cru Classé 5 Growth, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 2005 14.00 Malbec, Catena Alta, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina 2010 16.00 Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, Domaine Roulot, Burgundy, France 2005 19.00 Passopisciaro, Vini Franchetti, Sicily 2006 21.00 Rubicon, Meerlust Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2008 25.00 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain 2001 30.00 Cornas, Auguste Clape, Rhône Valley, France 1999 40.00 Echezeaux Grand Cru, Les Treux, Domaine Jean Tardy et fils, Burgundy, France 2002 45.00 Château Lynch-Bages, Grand Cru Classé 5th Growth, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 1982 60.00 Look out for our Port and sweet wine selection at the end of the list, where we serve a good range by the glass. Please note, all coravin wines by the glass are served as 125ml pours, unless stated otherwise 3 Bin Vintage Price Champagne Our preferred Champagne House is that of, the still privately owned, Joseph Perrier. The Cuvée Royale is named in honour of Queen Victoria and Edward VII, to whom Joseph Perrier was an appointed supplier. Benjamin and Jean Claude Fourmon, great grandson of Paul Pithois who purchased the Perrier family business in the 1800’s, still manage the property today. 1 Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale Brut, Châlons-en-Champagne NV 60.00 The most delicious aperitif, created from a blend which is roughly equal parts of the Champagne grapes; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. 3 Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale Brut Nature, Châlons-en-Champagne NV 65.00 Joseph Perrier’s wonderful Cuvee Royale, however with less ‘dosage’ and extra 2 years on the lees. Extra dry! 2 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, Reims NV 70.00 4 Pol Roger, Brut Reserve, Epernay NV 75.00 6 Bollinger, Special Cuvée Brut, Aÿ NV 85.00 8 Joseph Perrier, Blanc de Blancs, Châlons-en-Champagne 2010 90.00 Sensuous and characterful, 100% Chardonnay from the top vineyards, judiciously aged for 8 years! 10 Joseph Perrier, Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Châlons-en-Champagne 2010 120.00 12 Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Joséphine, Châlons-en-Champagne 2004 150.00 This sublime, complex, utterly divine wine is the premier cuvée of Joseph Perrier. Unforgettable! 13 Belle Epoque, Perrier-Jouet, Epernay 2007 165.00 14 Dom Pérignon, Epernay 2004 175.00 16 Louis Roederer, Cuvée Cristal, Reims 2006 205.00 18 Pol Roger, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, Epernay 2004 225.00 Named after the late, great Winston Churchill who lived by the motto ‘I could not live without Champagne. In victory I deserve it, in defeat I need it.’ Champagne Rosé 21 Joseph Perrier Rosé, Châlons-en-Champagne NV 80.00 20 Billecart-Salmon Rosé, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ NV 89.00 22 Laurent Perrier Rosé, Tours-sur-Marne NV 99.00 24 Louis Roederer Rosé, Reims 2012 110.00 Very impressive, the classic “oeil de Perdrix” colour, a very pale shade, contrasts nicely with the distinctive and powerful flavour of the wine 25 Joseph Perrier Rosé Millésime, Châlons-en-Champagne 2005 115.00 Méthode Traditionelle Wines 26 Prosecco Millesimato, Biscardo, Veneto, Italy 2018 45.00 This is Prosecco! Made in a traditional method this wine displays delicious fruit with a fine and elegant mousse. 28 Cuvée Royale, Meslier Brut, Irvine Estate, South Australia NV 50.00 34 Classic Cuvée, Furleigh Estate, Dorset, England 2013 60.00 30 Quartet, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, California NV 65.00 32 Fervor, Vina Casa Silva, Colchagua, Chile NV 70.00 4 White Wines France Loire Valley w50 Valencay, Domaine des Moreaux 2008 25.00 w52 Sauvignon de Touraine, J.C. Mandard 2018 28.00 w54 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Cuvée Granite, Domaine de l’Ecu 2018 38.00 A domaine that has been producing low Intervention, natural wines for over 40 years. Super fresh and mineral – great with seafood. w55 Savennières, Domaine de Bellevue 2007 40.00 w56 Montlouis, Le Rocher des Violettes, Xavier Weisskopf 2017 50.00 A single organic vineyard wine that has excellent depth of flavour.