Welcome to Egerton House Hotel and to our wine menu. It has been created in close liaison with our wine supplier to bring you a wealth of wines encompassing most wine producing regions of the world. Our list features well-known white grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, whilst the red varieties include cabernet Sauvignon,Shiraz /Syrah and Pinot Noir.

 

HOUSEWINE SELECTION                                                                                                                                   Bottle             1/2 Bottle

Bin 1

CHARDONNAY 2008 Katherine Hills (Australia) -
As this wine has no oak contact, the result is a fruit driven style full of luscious tropical fruits.

£16.95

Bin 2

SHIRAZ 2008 Katherine Hills (Australia)
This fruit driven shiraz is full of concentrated plums and blackcurrants. A hint of white pepper adds a warming spice to the finish

£16.95

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING                                                                                                                                                                        

Bin 3

 

CHAMPAGNE MANSARD BRUT NV (France)
Top of the range cuvee from Champagne mansard, this flawless Champagne will enhance any special occasion

£39.45

£27.95

Bin 4

 

MOET ET CHANDON NV (France)

Consistently good champagne from this well - known house - very clean and fresh.

£47.95

 

Bin 5

 

CREMANT D’ALSACE BRUT, LORENTZ (France)
A blend of 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Blanc and 33% Pinot Noir. This sparkling wine offers balance and freshness that is great with food or served on its own as an aperitif.

£29.95

 

Bin 6

 

PINOT GRIGIO CA’LUNGHETTA SPUMANTE NV (Italy)

A firm favourite at the moment. Delicate and off-dry.

£23.95

 

ROSE                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Bin 7

 

MERLOT ROSE 2007/08 - Goyenechea Winery (Argentina)

With a superb depth of colour, this is a delicious young fruity wine with attractive strawberry overtones

£20.95

 

Bin 8

 

SHIRAZ ROSE 2008 – Beaumont (South Africa)

Fresh, vibrant pomegranate pink with a sweet cherry and raspberry fruit nose that follows onto the palate. Lively and fresh with a zippy acid to balance out the sweetness. Pure flavours linger in the aftertaste.

£18.95

 

WHITE BURGUNDY                                                                                                                                                                                       

Bin 9

 

CHABLIS 2007/08 - J.Moreau et Fils
Very dry, crisp, flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity - excellent with seafood.

£28.95

£14.45

Bin 10

 

POUILLY FUISSE 2006/07 - Henri Fessy
A well - known wine from the Maconnais with round, buttery fruit. Good with richer fish dishes.

£33.95

 

LOIRE WHITE                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Bin 11

 

MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE SURLIE 2007/08 Domaine de la Brouardiere
A high quality Muscadet which has matured for two or three months on the fermentation lees,
giving it a richer flavour with a dry finish.

£21.95

 

Bin 12

 

SANCERRE 2007/08 – Jean Marechal, Chavignol
Very fresh and fragrant white from the Sauvignon grape with that typical hint of 'gun - flint'.
Sancerre became popular with Parisians when they realised how good their 'local' wine was.

£26.95

 

AUSTRALIA  WHITE                                                                                                                                                                                         

Bin 13

 

CHARDONNAY 2008 - Echo Point

Pale golden yellow in colour with aromas of grapefruit, pineapple and melon. A balanced wine with lingering fruit flavours on the palate.

£21.95

 

ITALY  WHITE                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Bin 14

 

PINOT GRIGIO, Ca’Lunghetta 2008 - Botter

A strong yellow straw colour. The bouquet is unmistakable and immediate with an intense impression of acacia flowers. The palate is dry and full-bodied. Excellent with fish and pasta dishes.

£21.95

 

SOUTH AFRICA WHITE                                                                                                                                                                                    

Bin 15

 

YOUNG VINES CHENIN 2009 – De Waal, Stellenbosch

Bursts with juicy vitality; summer melon, pineapple flavours, underpinned by crisp acidity. Lightly oaked

£22.95

 

Bin 16

 

RAOUL’S WHITE 2008/09 – Beaumont

A blend of chenin and chardonnay that is fresh and fruity – ideal as an aperitif.

£18.95

 

SOUTH AMERICA WHITE                                                                                                                                                                               

Bin 17

 

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008/09 - Torreonde Paredes (Chile)
The best Sauvignon we have tasted from Chile, with an attractive floral aroma, dry but with crisp clean fruit.

£20.95

£12.45

RED BORDEAUX                                                                                                                                                                                               

Bin 18

 

CHATEAU LEON, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2006
A delicious young claret, full of soft red fruit with good balance and length. This wine is only lightly filtered to retain the maximum flavour and should result in a light, harmless deposit in the bottom of the bottle.

£23.95

 

RED BEAUJOLAIS                                                                                                                                                                                            

Bin 19

 

BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, Domaine des Charmeuses 2007/08 - Henry Fessy
A soft, fresh and fruity wine from the Gamay grape, grown on the granite soils of the Beaujolais region and excellent with almost anything.

£21.95

£12.95

Bin 20

 

FLEURIE de la Roitelet 2007/08-  Henry Fessy
Soft, silky raspberry fruit, an attractive purpley red colour characterise this well made wine from the Gamay grape

£26.95

£14.50

RHONE RED                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Bin 21

 

COTES DU RHONE ROUGE, Les Rabassieres, 2007/08 – Maison Bouachon

A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah results in a complex, fruity wine with hints or cherry and spice.

£21.95

 

Bin 22

 

CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2006/07 – Comte Raimbauld

This wine is being produced for earlier drinking and is a big, fruity, attractive wine which is excellent with darker meat and rich sauces.

£35.95

 

ITALY RED                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Bin 23

 

MERLOT Ca'Lunghetta 2007/08 - Botter
A soft, fruity wine from the north east of Italy which is delicious with pasta or meat of any sort.
It is classified I.G.T .the newest classification in Italy, which equates to Vin de Pays in France.

£21.45

 

Bin 24

 

CHIANTI 2007/08 - Botter
Light and stylish with good balance and fresh fruit flavours.

£20.95

 

SPAIN RED                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Bin 25

 

RIOJA CRIANZA 2006 – Bodegas Beronia

A fresh lively Rioja. Rounded and powerful on the finish.

£21.95

 

AUSTRALIA RED                                                                                                                                                                                               

Bin 26

 

SHIRAZ 2006- Echo Point

The Syrah grape, which is revered in the Rhone Valley, is planted widely in Australia where it is known as Shiraz. It is a spicy, medium - bodied robust wine that calls for a steak or casserole.

£22.45

 

NEW ZEALAND                                                                                                                                                                                                

Bin 27

 

PINOT NOIR 2007/08 - Mount Cass
A lighter style Pinot Noir that has been matured in French oak barriques to produce a distinctive ripe berry fruit character enhanced with spicy oak. Compliments a wide range of foods.

£35.95

 

SOUTH AFRICA                                                                                                                                                                                                

Bin 28

 

RAOUL’S OLD BASKET PRESS RED 2008 – Beaumont

The wine is composed of a blend of Tinta Barroca, Shiraz and Merlot. The intensity and earthy structure of the Tinta Barroca (a traditional Port grape varietal) is rounded and softened by the Merlot whilst the Shiraz adds a touch of spice.

£18.95

 

Bin 29

 

PINOTAGE 2006 – De Waal

Reflects an elegant, modern style with silky texture with nice smoky notes and lush brambleberries.

£23.95

 

SOUTH AMERICA RED                                                                                                                                                                                    

Bin 30

 

MERLOT 2007/08 - Torreon de Paredes
This rich, ruby - red Merlot has the sweet vanilla aromas from ageing in oak barrels.
It shows a good balance of fruit and tannin with a lovely, long finish.

£23.95

 

Bin 31

 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON RISERVA 2006/07 Torreon de Paredes
Rich ruby red wine with aromas of ripe black fruit and a hint of smoke and cedar from ageing in oak barrels. The palate is round, soft and full-bodied with a long finish.

£24.95

 

When one vintage ceases to be available then the next suitable one will be offered.

                                                All quality and table wines have an alcoholic content of between 7 and 15%