FREEMANS WINES 2.26.20 Champagne & Sparkling Cremant de Limoux Brut, ‘Cote Mas’, Domaine Paul Mas, France 2015 $55 Intense nose of acacia and lemon. Dry with bold citrus fruit.. Brut Rosé, Eylandt, North Fork, New York NV $65 Hints of wild berries and a clean and crisp mouthfeel and free spirit borne of the sandy soils of our NY coastline. Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé, Parigot, France NV $69 100% pinot noir – fresh pink berries with a refreshing finish. Brut Tradition 1er Cru, Gonet-Médeville, Champagne, France NV $96 A clean, mineral-driven palate makes this the perfect start to an evening. Extra Quality Brut, Ployez-Jacquemart, Champagne, Reims NV $65 375ml / $113 750ml A bouquet of apple, grilled bread and almond notes both full-bodied and zesty. Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Pierre Moncuit, Champagne, Les Mesnil-sur-Oger NV $139 Baked apple, pastry and spice are infused in a layered, voluptuous finish. Brut Reserve, Billecart-Salmon, Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ NV $160 750ml / $360 1.5L Pinot Meunier-dominant with flavors of toasted brioche, lemon curd, & evaporating soft bubbles. Brut Champagne,Vilmart & Cie, ‘Grand Cellier’, Reims NV $213 A luxury Champagne fermented in antique barrels with aromas of orange blossom, mint, herbs & spice. Brut Rosé, Billecart-Salmon, Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ NV $120 375ml / $252 750ml / $540 1.5L Magnum Elegant hints of strawberry, tangerine, and flowers, with lively pink bubbles. Brut Champagne, Ployez-Jacquemart, ‘Liesse d’Harbonville’ 1999 $312 Pear, apple, hazelnut, brioche and gentle smoke balancd with citric acidity and salinic minerality. Rosés Tavel Rosé, Château de Trinquevedel 2018 $47 Deep pink color with ample watermelon and strawberry on the palate. Grenache Rosé, Beckmen Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2017 $52 Medium-bodied with vibrant green strawberry, and grassy notes. Domaine ls Suffrene, Bandol, Provence, France 2017 $62 Fleshy, full-bodied with orange and banana aromas, fresh strawberries and a slightly peppery finish. Matthiasson, Napa Valley, California 2018 $72 Bright and crisp with citrusy aromas. Light to medium bodied with soft red berries and lively acidity on the finish. 2.26.20 Burgundy Whites Mâcon, Bourcier-Martinot 2016 $51 Fresh, unoaked flavors of pear and lemon with a clean mineral zip. Vire-Clesse, ‘Thévenet’, Domaine de Roally 2016 $78 Elegant and exotic, with fresh tropical fruit and stoney acidity. Chablis 1er Cru, ‘Vaucoupin,’ Domaine Servin 2017 $85 Clean and fresh palate with notes of pink grapefruit and lemon, with golden pineapple and brown sugar on the nose. Pouilly-Fuissé, ‘Tête De Cru,’ Château-Fuissé 2017 $107 Ripeness with meyer lemon and honey, creamy mouthfeel with floral and spice notes. Meursault, Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruère & Filles 2016 $134 Complex, aromatic notes of almond, honey, and freshly baked bread. Rich on the palate with notes of apricot and a long finish. Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, ‘Sous Frétille’, Domaine Antonin Guyon 2012 $169 Fragrant white flowers evolve into honey and spice with harmonious minerality. Meursault, ‘Clos du Cromin’, Domaine Genot-Boulanger 2015 $175 Aromas of light citrus with crisp acidity and a lingering toasted oak finish. Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruère & Filles 2012 $184 Expressions of acacia, hazelnut, vanilla and white pepper with great finesse and freshness. Rhône Whites Côtes du Rhône Blanc, ‘Les Gendrines’, Pierre Gaillard 2016 $67 Spiced toffee and peach compote mingle with black tea and white flowers, rich and balanced. Viognier, ‘Les Contours de Deponcins’, François Villard 2016 $77 A floral nose that leads to a palate of sweet nectarines and plum. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château Mont-Redon 2014 $82 Aromas of fresh white flowers, lush peaches, apricot, and a stony mineral finish. Loire Whites Sancerre, Domaine Raimbault-Pineau 2018 $71 Fresh grapefruit and green plum mingle with bracing minerality and refined spice on the finish. Pouilly-Fumé, Pascal Jolivet 2017 $72 Focused citrus and mineral aromas with layered clean, driving acidity. Vouvray Sec, ‘Domaine du Clos Naudin’, Philippe Foreau 2014 $79 Dried pineapple, brown sugar, crisp minerality with vibrant acidity; mouth-watering. Sancerre, ‘La Croix du Roy,’ Lucien Crochet 2017 $86 Crisp minerality with fresh lime and grapefruit flavors from a renowned Sancerre producer. 2.26.20 Other Old World Whites Picpoul de Pinet, Single Vineyard Collection, Domaine Paul Mas, Languedoc, France 2018 $45 A bright, crisp wine bursting with tropical fruit and white peach notes. Gavi DOCG, Tenuta San Pietro, Piedmont, Italy 2018 $50 A bright, piedmont white with a floral, stony nose, fresh acidity and a lingering finish. Grüner Veltliner, ‘Am Berg’ Weingut Bernhard Ott, Wagram, Austria 2018 $58 Flowers and citrus peel on the nose, straightforward and lovely, pear and white pepper on the palate. Verdeca, Polvanera, Puglia, Italy 2018 $62 Clean orange-tinged wine, floral, candied aromas, forest floor and citrus on the palate. Cassis Blanc, Domaine du Bagnol, Provence, France 2016 $69 A blend of Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc, this dry, juicy wine tastes of lychee, white pear, and minerals. Albariño, Do Ferreiro, Rías Baixas, Spain 2017 $70 Trademark racy, mouth-watering acidity, a big bite of fresh green apple, mineral and clean in the finish. Riesling, ‘Cuvée Albert’, Albert Mann, Alsace, France 2016 $72 Bouquet of white flowers with juicy peaches and melon; snappy and dry. Riesling, ‘Wolfer Goldgrube Kabinett’, Vollenweider, Mosel, Germany $79 Luxurious, tropical, and slightly sweet, with a lingering and intense mineral finish. A world-class Riesling. Savignin, Domaine Frederic Lornet, “Arbois Naturé,” Jura, France 2017 $98 A rich, round, mountain wine with a sturdy mineral backbone, vibrant citrus fruit, cream, and grapefruit peel on the finish. New World Whites Chardonnay, Fox Run, Finger Lakes 2017 $47 Unoaked upstate New York Chardonnay with notes of apple & nectarine, balanced with citrusy acidity. Riesling, Empire Estate, Finger Lakes, New York 2017 $50 Lemon-lime and white peach tones meet with bright acidity. Viognier, ‘The Alpine Selection’, Fausse Piste, Columbia Valley 2015 $60 Grown at high altitude in the Columbia River Gorge this wine is rich, full-bodied with generous stone fruit notes. Chardonnay, ‘Ophelia’, Gothic Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017 $66 Crisp and vibrant with neutral oak and notes of yellow apple, summer melon and lemon confit. Sauvignon Blanc, ‘Equitem,’ Galerie, Knights Valley, California 2014 $75 Aromas of juicy melon with flavors of orange blossom and passion fruit paired with a complex mouthfeel. Chardonnay, ‘Lindaflor’, Bodega Monteviejo, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2013 $86 Tropical fruits, apple and buttered toast are balanced with great acidity and a long finish. Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, California 2016 $108 Smooth and succulent melon, pear and white peach sing with the richness of french barrel age. Chardonnay, Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’, Sonoma Coast, California 2016 $161 Full and unctuous with notes of orchard fruit, cream, and vanilla. 2.26.20 Burgundy Reds Morgon, Anthony Thevenet, Beaujolais 2017 $62 A whiff of earth on the nose leads to vivacious fresh red fruits, and terrific acidity. Chorey-les-Beaune, ‘Les Bons Ores,’ Domaine Edmond Cornu et Fils 2014 $81 Bright berries and earth linger on a silky texture and great tannic structure. Hautes Côtes de Nuits, ‘Les Dames de Vergy,’ Domaine Antonin Guyon 2014 $85 Aromas of blackberries and spice with a creamy texture and long finish. Mercurey, Château de Chamirey 2017 $91 Raspberry, licorice, and tobacco with a dark cocoa and spice backbone. Blagny 1er Cru, ‘La Piéce Sous le Bois,’ Joseph Faiveley 2013 $108 Fresh and expressive. Bright cranberry and raspberry with Provencal herbs and an earthy backbone. Ladoix 1er Cru, ‘Bois Roussot,’ Domaine Edmond Cornu et Fils 2014 $114 Fresh blackberry and currant on the nose belie the elegance and complexity of this star wine. Marsannay, ‘Les Boivins’ Domaine Coillot Père et Fils 2015 $127 Aromas of espresso and earth, primary plum and red cherry notes, and satiny tannins. Beaune 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques Prieur 2013 $173 Concentrated aromas of black raspberry, lilac, violet and whisper of warm earth. Volnay 1er Cru, ‘Clos Des Chenes,’ Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay 2011 $209 Plump, pure red fruits and fresh mint with firm yet ripe tannins. Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru, ‘Clos De L’Arlot,’ Domaine De L’Arlot 2016 $283 Feminine, floral, and seductive with sensual earth tones and red fruit. Bordeaux Reds Moulis-en-Médoc, ‘La Salle’, Château Poujeaux 2011 $64 Deep flavors of ripe black fruits coalesce with darker leather, caramel, and tobacco notes. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, “Les Cadrans de Lassègue” Chateau Lassègue 2015 $72 Merlot-rich mouthful of chocolate cherry, intertwined with velvety well-integrated tannin. Médoc, Château Rollan de By 2011 $80 A Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend; earthy with mocha and spice followed by dark blackberry and plum. Margaux, ‘Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine’ Château Prieuré-Lichine, 2015 $105 Alluring and luxurious, with fig jam, blackberry, and cassis over a silky, persistent structure. Pomerol, Château la Cabanne 2004 $165 Stewed blackberry, black currants, cocoa, and fresh spices on the palate with medium tannins Pauillac Grand Cru, Château Croizet-Bages 2005 $180 Beautiful & savory tones, silky tannins with notes of rose hips, leather, & dried fruits Pomerol, Château Vray Croix de Gay 2012 $182 Complex and bountiful, deep, enchanting black fruits, spices, and juicy acidity. Saint Julien Grand Cru, Château Lagrange 2008 $248 Crisp red fruits with hints of tobacco, pepper, and cedar. Margaux Grand Cru, Château d'Issan 2009 $296 Dark red and cocoa-bathed black fruits complement a light touch of earth, and a lavish finish 2.26.20 Saint-Estéphe Grand Cru, Chateau Montrose 2002 $324 A Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend; earthy with mocha and spice followed by dark blackberry and plum. Rhône Reds Côtes du Rhône, ‘Sud Absolu,’ Domaine La Ligière 2017 $48 Satin smooth texture with a complex range of berry flavors.