Sparkling Wine | Wednesday 5th March 2014

Louis Barthélémy, ‘Saphir’ 2007

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Full bodied Sparkling wineLouis BarthélémyFranceAOC ChampagneChardonnay, Pinot Noir2007

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Generous toasted notes with scents of dried fruit honey and spices Elegant effervescence NilMedium to FullDepth and complexity throughout with hints of apples and nuttiness£62.50

Selling PointsFounded in 1923 by a Russian princess who fled Moscow and its revolutionary unrest for Epernay, Louis Barthélémy was acquired (and renamed) in 2002 by Jean-Barthélémy Chancel. “Saphir”, aged for 6 years in bottle, translates in ancient Greek to “most gorgeous thing”.

Tasting NotesHints of almond, honey and a touch of cinnamon and cocoa on the nose make this a complex and unique wine.

Food MatchingGreat as an aperitif but also scallops and lobster are a good match

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Nino Franco ‘Rustico’ Prosecco NV

STYLEPRODUCERCOUNTRYREGIONGRAPEVINTAGE

Sparkling dry whiteNino FrancoItalyProsecco Supperiore DOCG100% GleraNon-Vintage

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Orchard fruit, notes of bread dough and citrusRefreshing cleanN/ALightSoft creamy mousse, subtle apple and lemon£7.00 / £40.00

Selling PointsProsecco is aromatic, fruity, bubbly and perfect for parties. It’s also the base for that famous and deliciously wonderful cocktail, the Bellini (Prosecco and white peach juice), created at Harry’s Bar in Venice in the early 20th century.

Tasting NotesQuite frothy, this wine has a great aroma of peaches, pears and apples with a bit of fresh baked bread to round it out. Dry on the palate with just a tiny bit of residual sweetness.

Food MatchingHave it as an aperitif or with Shellfish and seafood; also very good with caviar and risottos.

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Nyetimber, Blanc de Blancs 2007

STYLEPRODUCERCOUNTRYREGIONGRAPE

VINTAGE

Dry Sparkling WineNyetimberEnglandSussex100% Chardonnay

2007

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Aromas of nectarine, oranges and toastiness goodnessRacy acidityNilMedium to full bodiedCitrus fruits and focused minerality on the palate.£70

Selling PointsNyetimber Manor is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was once home to Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII. Nearly 1,000 years later it is producing one of the finest sparkling wines in the world.

Tasting NotesThe nose displays powerful flavours of lemon , orange citrus and granny smith apples with focused minerality and racy citrus acidity and a touch od lemon sherbet.

Food MatchingCrab on toast, Lobster and fleshier fish like Turbot and Monkfish go great with Nyetimber

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Alain Thienot, Rose NV

STYLEPRODUCERCOUNTRYREGIONGRAPE

VINTAGE

Sparkling roseAlain ThienotFranceChampagne45% Pinot/35% Chardonnay/ 20% Pinot MeunierNV

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Summer raspberries and strawberriesRefreshing NilLightBlackcurrant and Morello cherry£11.50/£72.50

Selling PointsRose Champagne is all about glamour and fun. It is also the only wine made in the EU that is legally allowed to blend already made red and white wine together, to make rose. Here Thienot uses 7% of the Pinot Noir from a still red wine made from old vineyards.

Tasting NotesVibrant pink in aspect, with fine bubbles and steady mousse, offering aromas of red berries on the nose, giving way to an elegant, balanced and fruity palate, supported by excellent acidity and length of flavour.

Food MatchingWorks a treat as an aperitif or with desserts, such as the cheesecake; rolos or buttermilk pannacotta with poached rhubartb. Anything goes with PINK FIZZ! Come on it’s fun...

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Sparkling Wine | Wednesday 5th March 2014