The Old Inn - Wine List

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Louis Barthelemy - Champagne

Louis Barthelemy is a jewel in Champagne. Founded in 1991, Louis Barthélémy is now the property of the Chancel family. Combining tradition and innovation, Louis Barthélémy champagnes embody a style that is surprisingly contemporary, bold and unique. From the rigorous selection of grapes to the bottling of the wines: precision, control and quality are the unbending principles that go into the Louis Barthelme taste, a perfect balance between intensity and freshness. Like a jewel amongst other champagnes, Louis Barthélémy has gained a worldwide reputation for its bold spirit and sophistication.

Louis Barthelemy Amethyste NV - £42.00

Amethyste is fresh yet rich and warm on the palate while providing a fine and persistent mousse. Round with red fruit and a touch of Brioche, finishing on a note of citrus peel.

Louis Barthelemy Rose Brut Rubis NV - £51.00

The palate is extremely clean and refreshing with hints of sweet fruits and wild flowers.  There is a little tastiness in the finish which leaves a taste of brioche lingering in your mouth. Truly, this bottle is a pleasure to drink.

Louis Barthelemy Brut Saphir 2002 - £55.00

Refined elegance in a glass, notes of yeast and apples with hints of citrus on the nose and all followed through onto the palate. Depth and complexity throughout with a rich lingering finish. Similar to Pol Roger White Foil howeverthis is vintage Champagne for the same price.

Nino Franco - Prosecco

Antonio Franco founded the "Cantine Franco" winery in Valdobbiadene in 1919.
This winery is proud to be one of the oldest in Valdobbiadene, located in the town centre, not far away from the countryside and the vineyards.
Primo Franco was one of the first pioneers to export the Prosecco and to introduce a different sparkling wine than Champagne into the international market. These wines are quite simply the best Prosecco you can find perfect as an aperitif or try the Rive di San Floriano with your meal

Prosecco Rustico 2008 - £27.00 - £5.00

Truly stunning Prosecco, very fine, crisp with elements of golden apple. Creamy, refreshing and balanced.

Prosecco Brut 2008 - £30.00

Straw-coloured and bright, fine, persistent and crisp. Apple and pear flavours echo on the aftertaste.

Rive di San Floriano 2008 - £31.00

Rive is as fine as any Champagne you can taste! Single vineyard Prosecco, very long on the palate whilst elegant in structure.

Grave de Stecca 2007 - £40.00

Prosecco of the highest quality from the only walled vineyard in Valdobbiadene.

Faive Rose 2008 - £33.00

Superb fruity wine demonstrating red fruits and pear flavours whilst creamy on the palate.

Prosecco Cartizze 2008 - £41.00

Aromatic tropical fruit flavours. Slightly soft and sweet, it delivers generous fruit to the palate. Can be drunk before the meal or with dessert.

Clotilde Davenne - Burgundy

Clotilde takes care of her own vineyards this is one of the most important jobs in the production of wine. The style of the wine Clotilde vinifies is in pure expression of JurassicTerroir. The vinification is without oak to preserve the typicity of the unique combination of soil-terroir-climate and grape variety. These wines are without doubt some of the finest St Bris's and Chablis we have tasted and the Bourgogne Blanc is every bit a Chablis apart from name.

Sauvignon St Bris 2007 - £21.00

This is pure Sauvignon at it's best and shows the New Zealander's how to produce Sauvignon with quality and good value.

Sauvignon St Bris Vieilles Vignes 2007 - £28.75

Made from 100 year old vines, a very special wine as good as the best Sancerre.

Bourgogne Blanc 2007 - £23.50

This is as good as most Chablis, non oaked Bourgogne Blanc at it's best.

Petit Chablis 2007 - £27.00

Nothing Petit about this Petit Chablis a fruit driven gem.

Chablis 2007 - £30.00

Impressive density for a straight Chablis.

Chablis 1er Cru Montmain 2007 - £42.00

A great vintage really delicious, great wine wonderful minerality

Red - Bourgogne Cotes D'Auxerre Rouge 2007 - £26.50

Red fruits on the nose and palate, soft and easy drinking.

Ramon Bilbao - Rioja Haro & Ribera del Deuro

March 31st 2009 the ceremony of the Gourmets Awards was held in Madrid were Bodegas Ramón Bilbao was awarded Best Winery 2009. It is the only prize in the winery category and the result is made from the votes sent by the readers of the Gourmet Wine Guide. Ramon Bilbao was established in 1924, recently purchase by Diego Zamora this winery with out doubt is producing amazing wines.

White
Rioja Blanco Barrel Fermented 2007 - £22.00

This wine has a great balance of lovely citrus fruit and the classic lick of oak,a wine in perfect harmony.

Red
Rioja Black Label 2007 - £18.50

Tempranillo and Grenacha blended together produced from 43 year old vines.This is serious Rioja for the price quality ratio.

Rioja Limited Edition 2006 - £27.00

Smooth with the classic American oak on the palate, delicious.

Mirto 2005 - £64.00

Mirto was the Trophy winning wine from the international wine challenge.
One of the most serious rioja's we have tasted.

Cruz de Alba, Ribera del Deuro 2006 - £32.00

This is one of our favourite wines, voted the best Ribera wine for this vintage a star in the making.

Domaine du Haut Bourg - Loire Valley

Domaine du Haut Bourg in our opinion is the finest Muscadet's we have tasted and a great opportunity to taste aged Muscadet. The Sauvignon Blanc and Grolleau Gris are fabulous wines produced in small quantities, wines that punch over there price.

Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - £14.95

Sauvignon in over drive, power and punch.

Grolleau Gris 2008 - £14.95

Wine lover's wine so easy to drink!

Muscadet le Pavillon 2007 - £17.75

Superb Muscadet, the best we have tasted.

Muscadet Signature 2003 - £21.00

The Signature came second in a blind tasting of Chablis, wonderful minerality and chardonnay flavours.

Muscadet Grandlieu 1999 - £22.50

1999 Muscadet as fresh as being made yesterday, truly excellent with a nutty flavour.

Red
Cabernet Franc 2006 - £15.00

Cabernet Franc is a classic red grape in the Loire Valley, offering wines,a little dry on the palate however delicious with food.

Conte Brandolini D'Adda - Friuli

Conte Brandolini wines are superb, Brandino is a man that seek perfection and takes
advice from the worlds best wine makers. The Sauvignon is world class and the Treanni is unusual.
Whites

Chardonnay 2008 - £22.50

Aromas of baked bread and golden apples with apple and acacia scents, dry and balanced wine.

Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - £24.50

A characteristic aromatic nose, with green pepper, banana and melon, really delicious.

Tocai Friulano 2008 - £24.50

Delicate, with a scent of almonds. A dry fresh and velvety wine.

Traminer Aromatico 2008 - £25.00

Intense and aromatic, rich and complex.

Reds
Cabernet Franc 2008 - £23.00

Cabernet Franc has superb fruit and it’s delicious with fish or meat.

Treanni - £30.00

Treanni is an alchemy of fragrances and flavours born from the freshness of a young wine, from the fullness of a two year old wine and from the complexity of a ripe wine. Magnum - £59.00

Merlot di Vistorta 2006 - £40.00

The bouquet of this wine is full of charm and personality mixing red fruits with wild berry aromas. the palate is sincere with very evident tannins which confer harmony full of promise to it's entirety.

Michele Satta – Bolgheri Tuscany

Italy is developing some world-class winemakers of which Michele is the star shining the brightest. Michele's passion for the area of Bolgheri and planting the grape varieties which he is convinced are the correct varieties. Michele Satta is the only producer producing a 100% Sangiovese wine, Jancis Robinson calls Michele "the king of Sangiovese"
In a tasting his I Castagni outshone Sassicaia and Ornellaia and other wines from Bolgheri with a big reputation and price.

Whites
Costa di Giulia 2007 - £36.00

Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc blend, this wine displays wonderful pink grapefruit on the palate.

Giovin Re Viognier 2007 - £55.00

Incredibly vast sensations of fruit, apricots and citrus, spicy notes.

Rose
Bolgheri Rosato 2007 - £26.00

Intense viscous notes, hints of berries harmonious, lively, flavourful and dry finishing, layers of fruit and depth.

Reds
Diambra 2004 - £25.00

Exuberant and vivid notes of fruit, berrylike evolving into more condensed fruit with maturation.

Bolgheri Rosso 2007 - £33.00

Wonderfully harmonious and accessible, fresh fruity with a solid backbone of tannin, finishing with persistence and elegance.

Cavaliere 2000 - £27.00

Cavaliere is full of flavour with wonderful soft elegant tannins. Liquorice and cocoa flavours, with tobacco and fruit. Elegant and persistent, long on the palate.

Piastraia 2003 - £55.00

Summer fruits with fragrances of blackberry and blueberry. Slightly herbally with a hint of summer hay.The flavour is explosive and mirrors the fruit in the aromas, dense and accessible.

I Castagni 2004 - £99.00

Well defined, soft ripe tannins allow for a profound sensation of fruit and minerals, persistent and elegant.

White...By the Glass & Carafe - 125ml | 175ML | 500ml | 750ml

Grolleau Gris 2008

£3.00 | £4.20 | £12.00 | 18.00
Wine lover's wine so easy to drink!

Sauvignon Blanc - Domaine Haut Bourg, Loire Valley 2008

£2.50 | £3.50 | £10.00 | 14.95
Sauvignon in over drive, power and punch.

Viognier Les Acanthes - Vignerons Tavel, Vin de Pays D'Oc 2008

£2.70 | £3.75 | £10.75 | £16.25
Delicious, elegant peach and apricot fruit with a refreshing finish to the wine.

Bianco di Custoza – Paolo Sacchetto, Veneto 2006

£2.90 | £4.00 | £11.50 | £17.25
Delicious, very aromatic wine, which is easy drinking.

Les Tours – La Hitaire, Gascony 2008

£16.50
A smooth and understated wine, everyone loves it, very elegant.

Picpoul de Pinet – Cave de Florensac, Languedoc 2008

£17.00
A bouquet of sea air, this wine is a little floral but still bone dry.

Bianco di Custoza – Paolo Sacchetto, Veneto 2006

£17.25
Delicious, very aromatic wine, which is easy drinking.

Chateau Le Raz – Bergerac 2008

£17.50
Sauvignon and Semillon, freshness from the Sauvignon and great depth of the Semillon to round the wine off.

Prelude Chardonnay – Paolo Sacchetto, Veneto 2008

£18.00
Good balance of richness and freshness to this wine.

Sauvignon - La Hitaire, Gascony 2008

£18.50
A vivid taste, supple with wonderful lightness and roundness. Great structure a good example of the variety.

Chardonnay - La Hitaire, Gascony 2008

£19.00
A very fresh taste at the beginning, powerful and rich, with a beautiful recurrance of toasted bread.

Chenin Chardonnay - La Hitaire, Gascony 2008

£19.50
Fresh and clean with flavours of ripe grapes. Chenin characteristics of almonds with the Chardonnay structure.

Macon Villages – Vincent Besson, Burgundy 2007

£22.00
The Macon-Villages is easy drinking ,a great Burgundy.

Soave Classico Superiore – Antonio Fattori, Veneto 2006

£22.00
Cherry and Hawthorn flower aromas, elegant persistent well balanced.

Insolia – Valle dell’Acate – Sicily 2007

£23.50
A Local grape, really delicious, fresh, dry and citrus.

Algereiro Albarino – Galicia 2007

£24.00
Floral aromas with superb citrus freshness on the palate ideal with seafood.

Sauvignon Blanc Vecchio Scuole – Antonio Fattori 2008

£25.00
Tomato leaves chopped pepper to cut grass, classic Sauvignon an excellent wine.

Pinot Grigio – Antonio Fattori 2008

£25.00
Intense, yet extremely fine, which is delicate elegant and aromatic.

Pouilly Fume – Domaine Barillot –Loire Valley 2008

£25.00
Class smokey aromas, lively and intense, delicious.

Zagra – Valle dell’Acate – Sicily 2007

£25.50
Full and almost Gewurztraminer like, Unusual and dry.

Sancerre – Jean–Jacques Bardin – Loire Valley 2007

£27.00
The beauty about Sancerre we all know what to expect! You will not be disappointed.

Saint Veran – Vincent Besson – Burgundy 2007

£28.50
A floral wine, with lime and citrus aromas, lovely.

Pouilly Fuisse Vincent Besson, Burgundy 2007

£34.00
A classic Fuisse with a great deal of freshness.

Asso di Fiori Braida, Italy 2006

£41.00
One of the finest Italian Chardonnay’s like drinking Meursault.

Puligny Montrachet Alain Chavy, Burgundy 2007

£58.00
Pure and light of touch, with a sweet and sour interplay between fruit and minerality with a lively finish.

Puligny Montrachet "Les Charmes" Alain Chavy, Burgundy 2006

£70.00
A good deal of concentration with Les Charmes lemon and orange and powerful mineral edge.

Chassagne Montrachet "Les Vergers" Guy Amiot, Burgundy 2000

£74.00
This is one of Chassagne's top performers and this wine is drinking beautifully now.

Rose...By the Glass - 125mL | 175ML | 500ml | 750ml

Rose Les Acanthes - Vignerons Tavel 2008

£2.50 | £3.50 | £10.00 | £15.00
Light fresh Rose great with or without food.

Pinot Grigio Ramato – Paolo Sacchetto 2008

£3.50 | £4.90 | £16.00 | £21.00
Slightly greyish pink colour a zippy lively wine.

Bolgheri Rosato - Michele Satta 2007

£26.00
Intense viscous notes, hints of berries harmonious, lively, flavourful and dry finishing, layers of fruit and depth.

Roseus – Corteforte 2008

£27.50
Only 3000 bottles produced using the the same grapes to produce Valpolicella. This wine is soft fruity and delicious.

Red...By the Glass 125ml | 175ML | 500ml | 750ml

Merlot Les Acanthes 2008

£2.50 | £3.50 | £10.00 | £15.00
Juicy Merlot with a lovely spicy peppery edge to the finish.

Cabernet Franc 2006

£2.50 | £3.50 | £10.00 | £15.00
Cabernet Franc is a classic red grape in the Loire Valley, offering wines, a little dry on the palate however delicious with food.

Rioja Black Label 2007

£3.10 | £4.30 | £12.40 | £18.50
Tempranillo and Grenacha blended together produced from 43 year old vines. This is serious Rioja for the price quality ratio.

Gamay Vin de Pays Retz – Nicolas Choblet-Loire Valley 2008

£2.50 | £3.50 | £10.00 | £15.00
Dry and medium bodied this is a lovely easy drinking red with loads of fruit.

Cotes du Rhone Les Lauzeraies-Tavel 2007

£3.10 | £4.30 | £12.40 | £18.50
Drinking superbly with and good spicy, and fruity style.

Trescone-Lamborghini-Umbria 2005

£24.00
This blend of Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Merlot is a seductive unfiltered red, soft with very rich cherry. A gem from the famous car family.

Dolcetto d’Alba - Serra dei Fiori, Braida-Piedmont 2005

£25.75
Lots of almonds, Braida produce some amazing wines.

Rosso di Noto, Nero d’Avola – Feudo Maccari-Sicily 2004

£26.00
The happy glass, ready for every occasion, very perfumed and very sicillian.

Frappato – Valle dell’Acate-Sicily 2007

£26.00
A light bodied red wine, juicy and tasty ideal with fish.

Sancerre Rouge – Jean–Jacques Bardin-Loire Valley 2006

£27.00
Made from 100% Pinot Noir this wine is long on the palate, everything you would expect.

Chianti Classico “I Bastioni” – Fattoria I Collazzi-Tuscany 2005

£29.00
A lovely savoury acidity with a lively supple palate, this is chianti at its best.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria – Valle dell’Acate-Sicily 2005

£30.00
A blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato from this really spirited estate.

il Moro – Valle dell’Acate-Sicily 2006

£31.00
Nero d’Avola with the aromas of small red fruits.

IL Baciale – Monferrato- Braida-Piedmont 2005

£34.00
Il Baciale means the matchmaker, this wine is a marriage of pinot noir and barbera, its a perfect match from Piedmontes finest producer of barbera. A complex and elegant wine.

Montebruna Barbera d’Asti- Braida-Piedmont 2006

£34.00
The land that speaks, the letters that make up the name represent the many plots of land. The family have bought to rebuild these highly wine bearing vines.

Torami Lamborghini-Umbria 2005

£35.00
Liquorice and leather, full-bodied, juicy and chewy – a great wine from the very famous car Family.

Valpolicella Ripasso – Corteforte-Veneto 2000

£36.00
A Ripasso Valpolicella is a wine that has spent time soaking with the grape skins used to make Amarone. This process adds extra weight and character to the wine. A few years bottle age have given this bottle a rich edge. Magnum 2004 £73.00

Clos de la Cure – Saint Emilion 2005

£44.00
Superb structure with solid tight tannins and a long satisfying finish.

Cotes du Nuits Villages – Didier Fornerol-Burgundy 2005

£44.00
Extraordinary elegance for a wine at this level.

Campoleone Lamborghini-Umbria 2002

£51.00
(Sangiovese and Merlot)
Aromas of currants, blackberries and light tarragon. A lovely wine.

Amarone Vigneto di Osan – Corteforte-Veneto (500ml) 2000

£60.00
Corteforte's Vigneto di Osan is a masterclass wine! Stunning concentration, small production. The wine is produced exclusively from a single parcel of wines within one vineyard and is a must for Amarone lovers.

Amarone Classico – Corteforte-Veneto 2003

£60.00
The Amarone Classico is traditionally high in alcohol yet wonderfully soft, characterful, complex and finesse in its style. Magnum 2001 £120.00

I Collazzi – Fattoria I Collazzi-Tuscany 2004

£60.00
Cabenet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc. Beautiful aromas of berries, currant and licorice, very full bodied.

Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti - Braida-Piedmont 2006

£62.00
This is the finest Barbera, great with meat and game.

Chateau Meyney – Saint Estephe 2003

£65.00
Tremendously smooth and seductive building to great concentration of fruit.

Chassagne Montrachet Clos du Chateau 2003 - Chateau de la Maltroye

£68.00
This wine is in complete harmony drinking beautifully now.

Bricco Della Bigotta Barbera d’Asti- Braida-Piedmont 2006

£70.00
A fruit and spice combination, decidedly well balanced. Vigorous and intense. The wealth of expression is owed to the spices wrapped around ripe plum, giving density and power.

Vosne Romanee - Domaine Francois Lamarche 2002

£75.00
Gorgeous ripe red fruit. A wine of great density and elegance.

Chateau Gruaud Larose – Saint Julien 1999

£100.00
The Chateau believe that this could be even better than the 2000. It is really big with roasted meats on the nose. Mouth-coating richness on the palate. It is big and long with a powerful, firm finish

Dessert wines

Prosecco Cartizze 2008 - £41.00

Aromatic tropical fruit flavours. Slightly soft and sweet, it delivers generous fruit to the palate. Can be drunk before the meal or with dessert.

Moscato d’Asti – Braida 5%vol. (375ml) 2008 - £16.00

Light fizzy with elderflower fruit.

Moscatel de Setubal – Braida 2008 - £32.00

The finest Moscatel money can buy.

Recioto della Valpolicella – Corteforte (500ml) 2001 - £56.00

Rich ripe a truly fine wine, with Cheese and Chocolate

IL Sole – Corteforte (375ml) 2005 - £40.00

Only 1000 halves produced, delicious.

Jardin d’Hiver – La Hitaire (750ml) 2007 - £24.00

Refreshing sweetness. Great with blue cheese.

Pedro Ximenez – Gutierrez Colosia 18%vol (375ml) NV - £25.00

Stunning wine with Chocolate and ice cream.

Port

Potal Fine Tawny Port - £32.00

Quinta do Giavosa Late Bottled Vintage 1999 - £38.00

Quinta do Castellinho 1999 (375ml) - £36.00

Quinta do Castellinho 1997 - £72.00

 

 

List created for us by Tim McLaughlin-Green of Sommelier's Choice Limited