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Old Heathfield
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CHAMPAGNE


1 Taittinger Brut Reserve NV

A careful blend of twenty five different ‘Crus’ and aging of between 3 and 4 years go into making this delicate and elegant Champagne. 62.50

2 Veuve Clicquot Brut NV ‘Yellow Label’

A classic quality Grande Marque House producing stunning champagnes - world famous for their support of 'The Season'. 69.00


 ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE


3 Gusbourne Estate Brut Reserve 2019/20

From Appledore, Kent, lemon golden colour with the aromas of orchard fruit and summer blossom, bursting with flavour, with an exceptional finish a classic English Sparkling wine. 45.00

4 Gusbourne Estate Brut Rose 2019

Delicate salmon pink in colour with aromas of red fruits and vibrant flavours of summer berries, bright acidity and a creamy finish, delicious 55.00


 SPARKLING WINE


5 Castillo Perelada Brut Reserva NV

With aromas of citrus and wild flowers this lovely Spanish Cava is creamy soft and elegant. 22.00

6 Prosecco Villa Sandi - 20cl ¼ bottle

An explosion of stylish Italian bubbles, wonderful aromas of mountain flowers and lovely fruity flavours. 7.50


THE WHITE WINES


7 Vermentino Les Vignes de l’Eglise 2021/22

This bright and vibrant wine has the flavours of peach, mango and pineapple. Well balanced with a concentration of fruit and acidity from the grapes grown on selected vineyards in the sunny south of France. 21.00

8 Añuela Sauvignon Blanc 2022 ‘Casablanca Valley’

Just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean the Casablanca Valley produces some of the very best Chilean Sauvignon. The intense aromas of fresh herb and apple, together with the flavour of exotic fruits and ripe pineapple make this smooth, lively and distinctive zesty wine. 21.00

9 Picpoul 2021/22 ‘Baron de Badassière’

Pale lemon in colour with crisp apples and citrus on the nose, flavour of ripe yellow plum, greengage fruit, fresh and zippy. 21.00

10 Runnymede Island Sauvignon 2022 ‘Marlborough’

Bursting with green fruit flavours and a herbaceous twist this delicious thirst quenching Sauvignon is what New Zealand does best. 25.00

11 Mâcon Blanc Lugny 2021 ‘Les Charmes’

This wine is produced in the heart of Burgundy from the Chardonnay grapes grown in the limestone hills near Mâcon, fresh full flavoured with a lingering finish. 25.00

12 2 Amigos Albarino 2021/22

Stylish ‘New’ Spain, white peach, apricot, citrus fruits and hints of jasmine, dry and lively with firm fresh acidity, delicious. 25.00

13 Gavi di Gavi ‘Vigneti Lugarara’ 2021/22

This top estate covers 30 hectares in the heart of Piemonte. The wines are of the best quality - the Cortese grapes are gently pressed, they see no oak thus creating a wine that has a great concentration of flavours and balanced acidity, and this is certainly one of the best that Italy produces. 27.50

14 Saint-Veran ‘Domaine Perraud’ 2019/21

Family owned vineyards make this bright golden yellow wine with the aromas of melon and citrus fruits, it has all the minerality found in the best Burgundy wines, elegant, crisp and balanced with a full body & long finish. 35.00

15 Sancerre 2021/22 Côtes des Embouffants 

Dry, fresh and well balanced, this full flavoured attractive wine is a constant favourite - a superb compliment to any fish dish. 35.00

16 ‘Solosole’ Vermentino ‘Poggio al Tesoro’ 2021/22

From one of the most exciting new estates in Tuscany, radiant yellow with aromas of acacia blossom, yellow plum and subtle grapefruit, succulent and refreshing. 35.00

17 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc 2020/21 ‘Domaine de la Presidente’

Stylish, elegant and refined; this classic Rhone has lovely peach and citrus flavours with hints of white flowers – worth the investment. 45.00

18 Savigny Les Beaune ‘Clos des Guettes’ 2019 Jadot

From premium vineyards in the north of the Cotes de Beaune. Only Chardonnay goes into this top wine, aromas of white fruits give a delicacy and finesse only found in these classic Burgundian wines. 49.50


ROSÉ


19 Monopole Rosé 2021/22 ‘Cune’

Petal pale pink in colour, soft floral aromas and flavours of peach and apricot, light and elegant with a fresh fruity aftertaste, perfect on a hot summer day, but, why wait! 21.00

20 Saint Mitre ‘Cuvée M’ 2022 Provence Rosé

Beautiful ‘Provence’ Rose, pale pink in colour with elegant floral aromas and the flavours of fresh strawberries and summer fruits, a classy wine! 25.00 And in magnums 50.00


AND THE REDS


21 Boonaburra Shiraz 2019/20

Aromas of vanilla, cherry and ripe plums, this classic Australian red has the flavours of summer berries and just a hint of oak. 21.00

22 Château de Moulin de Mallet 2020 AC Bordeaux

Family owned since 1898 this property sits overlooking the Dordogne valley and the slopes of St Emilion. The perfume and flavour of ripe red and black fruits together with soft tannins from the high proportion of Merlot in the blend make this truly pleasurable easy to drink red Bordeaux. 21.00

23 Rioja El Coto ‘Crianza’ 2019/20

A quality oak aged wine from Northern Spain’s best Bodega; it is distinctive with the flavours of ripe red berries and a hint of vanilla coming from having spent some time in new oak casks. 23.00

24 Defesa Tinto Esporao – Alentejo 2021

From Portugal’s beautiful Alentejo, a blend of the classic grapes ‘Touriga Nacional & Syrah’, with aromas of ripe berries and red plum, just a hint of vanilla, and a long lingering finish.23.00

25 Primitivo di Manduria ‘Passo de Cardinale’ 2021

From family producer Paolo Leo’s mature vineyards situated in Salento southern Italy. These native grapes are hand selected and picked; the result a wine that is intense ruby in colour with the aromas of wild berries and ripe cherry, full bodied with an intense fruit flavour and a gentle spicy finish from its time in small oak casks, exceptional quality. 25.00

26 Runnymede Island Pinot Noir 2020/21 ‘Marlborough’

New Zealand makes some of the best Pinot Noir. This new wine from a small family property on the South Island has the aromas and flavours of ripe black cherry. Soft, silky and lasting, with a gentle spicy character – drink cool, even chilled! 25.00

27 ‘Cycles Gladiator’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Big, robust red, this new Californian has layers of raspberry, plum and wild currant flavours, balanced with firm tannins giving a long persistent finish. 25.00

28 Fleurie 2021/22 Domaine de la Bouronière 

One of the most popular of the ten individual Beaujolais villages, this medium bodied wine has an intense raspberry fruit flavour and delivers excellent quality, try it slightly chilled. 27.50

29 Museum Real Reserva 2016 Cigales 

Rich, concentrated ripe berry fruit flavours are your introduction to this stunning new Rioja. Deep cherry in colour, hints of chocolate, liquorice and spice, this exceptional wine is well balanced and has a long elegant finish. 30.00

30 Château L’Argenteyre Medoc 2016

A classic blend of Cabernet and Merlot with a touch of Petit Verdot, making this a wine black ruby red in colour with notes of plum and blackberry, its silky texture and firm structure gives a lingering finish to what is a very distinguished wine. 33.00

31 Gigondas 2016/18 Domaine des Bosquets

This is some of the best the Southern Rhône has to offer. Almost black in colour with a complex nose of black berries, violets and liquorice. Its ‘big’, yet well balanced and elegant with a long mellow finish. 45.00

32 ‘A’ Amarone 2019

From the hills of Verona made from ‘selected grapes’ this full bodied rich red wine has the aromas of ripe black cherry and plum with hints of fruitcake, well balanced with the flavour of cherry, vanilla and coffee and the finish is long and lingering. 50.00


MAGNUMS


Rosé

33 Saint Mitre ‘Cuvée M’ 2021/22 Provence Rosé

Beautiful ‘Provence’ Rose, pale pink in colour with elegant floral aromas and the flavours of fresh strawberries and summer fruits, a classy wine! 50.00

Red

34 Château de Moulin de Mallet 2018/20 AC Bordeaux 

Family owned since 1898 this property sits overlooking the Dordogne valley and the slopes of St Emilion. The perfume and flavour of ripe red and black fruits together with soft tannins from the high proportion of Merlot in the blend make this truly pleasurable easy to drink red Bordeaux. 42.00


PUDDING WINE & SOMETHING SPECIAL!


35 Petit Guiraud ‘Sauternes’ 2016 ½ bottle

The aromas and flavours of tropical fruit abound in this classic yet thoroughly fresh and modern Sauternes, well balanced with long lingering flavours. 25.00

36 Pineau de Charentes Château D’Orignac 75cl

Unique aperitif or indeed digestif… made by 5th generation family producer a blend of wine and cognac – delicious chilled. 35.00 or £5.00 per 100ml


HOUSE SELECTION,

WINE BY THE GLASS & BY THE BOTTLE


White Wine

37 Mezzora Pinot Grigio Garganega 2021/22

Produced from grapes grown in the beautiful hills north of Verona, flavours of pears and summer peaches, gives a dry, fresh and stylish wine.


38 Añuela Sauvignon Blanc 2022 ‘Casablanca Valley’

Just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean the Casablanca Valley produces some of the very best Chilean Sauvignon. The intense aromas of fresh herb and apple, together with the flavour of exotic fruits and ripe pineapple make this smooth, lively and distinctive zesty wine.

 

39 Domaine de Cassagnau Chardonnay 2020/21

A fruit bomb of expressive tropical fruits, pineapple, mango and a hint of pear, fresh, silky, long and lingering, this wine is a true pleasure and born out of this family’s passion for winemaking, this is Chardonnay, its back and a real wow, share with friends…

 

40 Vermentino Les Vignes de l’Eglise 2021/22

This bright and vibrant wine has the flavours of peach, mango and pineapple. Well balanced with a concentration of fruit and acidity from the grapes grown on selected vineyards in the sunny south of France.


41 Picpoul 2021/22 ‘Baron de Badassière’

Pale lemon in colour with crisp apples and citrus on the nose, flavour of ripe yellow plum, greengage fruit, fresh and zippy


Rosé

42 Monopole Rosé 2021/22 ‘Cune’

Petal pale pink in colour, soft floral aromas and flavours of peach and apricot, light and elegant with a fresh fruity aftertaste, perfect on a hot summer day, but, why wait!


The Reds

43 Sangiovese di Cheiti 2020/21 'Fantini'

Youthful and appealing this stylish modern Italian comes from grapes grown on the Adriatic coast. Vibrant red fruit and morello cherries with a subtle hint of vanilla flow in this medium bodied easy drinking red.


44 Tanguero Malbec 2021/22

From the foot of the Andes, Mendoza delivers this vibrant wine deep ruby and violet in colour, the flavour of plums and cherries abound with a hint of vanilla from just a touch of oak. Long, soft and elegant. 


45 Robert Oatley Helmsman Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019/20

Soft berry fruit comes together in the winemakers art of blending combining here to deliver generous red berry fruits, rounded tannins and a pleasing finish. 

 

All of our pouring selection is available at £5.50 per 175ml or £8.00 per 250ml All at 21.00 per bottle


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