Wine
J&B
All our wines are supplied by Justerini and Brooks whose selections have proved extremely popular here at Tomdoun, many of our guests have become private clients of J & B as a result of their stay with us.
J&B was founded in 1749 and this 258 year old company is going strong. With offices in St James Street, London and in Edinburgh it supplies customers from Shanghai to The famous Tomdoun Hotel.
With a portfolio of wines from around the world, Justerinis specialises in the classic regions of France. As Oz Clark once wrote; ‘the buying team at J&B may wear pinstripe suits, but they definitely get their brogues dirty in the back end of vineyards’
White Wines
1. Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Silvestre, Ochagavia (Central Valley, Chile)
From one of Chile’s most respected growers this is a fresh, aromatic Sauvignon with notes of grapefruit and lime leading to a mouth-watering tropical finish. Especially enjoyable with most seafood dishes.
£15.00
2. Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Babich (Martinborough, New Zealand)
Another stunning Sauvignon from Babich Estate. Bursting with ripe tropical fruit, perfectly balanced with typical racy Sauvignon acidity. Delicious.
£16.95
3. Mâcon-Villages 2005
Les Rosiers (Burgundy, France)
Specially blended to a uniquely high standard by the buying team at the Justerini & Brooks wine merchants this is a fresh, enterprising and elegant example of Mâconnais wine.
£17.95
4. Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio 2005
Seventh Continent (Adelaide Hills, Australia)
From one of Australia’s most lauded sub-regions, this is a crisp and delicious blend fermented in stainless steel to enhance a mineral and fresh pear character.
£18.95
5. Mâcon-Uchizy 2005
Domaine Gérald et Philibert Talmard (Burgundy, France)
Half of the original Domaine Talmard, winemaker Gérald and his son, who look after the vineyards, run a state-of-the-art new winery with the very latest of stainless-steel cool fermentation technology. The result is a rich racy white with white peach fruit and lovely balance. A firm favourite with all who taste it.
£19.95
6. Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Loma Larga Vineyards (Casablanca Valley, Chile)
A Sauvignon that offers the unique fleshy character typical of Chile with a zing and vibrancy that emanates from the cool, breezy Casablanca region. Flavours mix tropical fruit with touches of asparagus, lime and orange blossom, with notes of stone fruit and white flower.
£23.95
7. Riesling 2004
Palliser Estate (Martinbourgh, New Zealand)
Voted Exporter of the Year in 2006 by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Palliser Estate spends almost twice as much money than most other producers on viticulture to ensure the grapes are given full exposure to the sun and can ripen under perfect conditions. Packed with flavours of lime, lemon and spice this vibrant example of that dedication is electric on the palate showing highly expressive flavours and tremendous purity of fruit.
£24.95
8. Chablis Prieure St Come 2005
Domaine JM Brocard. (Burgundy, France)
Excellent winemaker, from one of the classic regions, packed with lots of fruit but finishing very dry. The ideal partner for everything from the sea.
£27.95
9. Sancerre 2004
Lucien Crochet (Loire, France)
A small family run domaine. Big Sauvignon Blanc nose, rich, fat, clean, dry and classy. Excellent with fish.
£26.95
10. Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Masures 2004
Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard (Burgundy, France)
Kept in barrel for at least eighteen months and are bottled with only the very lightest of filtrations this is a good sparky Chassagne with good penetrative acidity balancing the rich ripe fruit, touches of fruit skin and minerals.
£49.95
Rosé Wines
13. Cuvee Rose 2005
Domaine Montrose (Vin de Pays d’Oc, France)
Mirroring the style of their red but with the freshness and vitality of the white this is the prefect choice for almost any occasion! Racy with fine strawberry fruit.
£15.00
14. Sancerre Pinot Rose 2004
Lucien Crochet (Loire, France)
With small production and big demand it is a bonus if this wine is in stock! Rich, fat, jammy, clean and dry. A great summer drink with or without food.
£26.95
Champagnes
POMMERY was founded in 1874 and was the first successfully marketed champagne using grapes from 300 hectares of grand cru vineyards, Thierry Casco, chef de cave and Le Figaro’s man Champagne of the Year oversees the whole operation from press to bottle. This produces a delicious range of champagne with consistent quality, variety and innovation.
16. Pommery Brut Royal
£34.95
17. Pommery Brut Rose
£37.95
18. Pommery Vintage 1996
£45.95
19. Pommery Summertime, Blanc de blancs
£36.95
Red Wines
20. Shiraz 2005
Moon Harvest, Dominic Estate (South Australia)
Bright, deep purple hue, plenty of berry ripeness and a fine tannin backbone, supported by the use of a mix of American and French oak.
£15.00
21. Côtes-Du-Rhône Cuvée Des Capucines 2004
Domaine Du Vieux Chêne (Rhone, France)
One of the best wines of the area and not one to be confused with supermarket offerings. The wine is organic and whilst soft in flavour is also full bodied.
£18.95
22. Rioja Crianza 2002
El Coto (Rioja, Spain)
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, this fantastic red offers soft tannins, rounded fruit, with a slight vanilla overtone.
£19.95
23. Syrah Winemakers Reserve 2004
Babich Estate (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand)
This full bodied red has all the hall marks of great Antipodean Shiraz: wonderful, up-front red cherry, plum and blackberry fruit balances with good acidity and medium weight.
£21.95
24. Fleurie 2004
Chateau de Raousset (Beaujolais, France)
Fleurie is one o the 10 villages in northern Beaujolais famed for producing top quality wines thereby earning the title ‘Cru Beajolais’. Fleurie is the most feminine in style with lovely aromatics, and a seductively fruity palate.
£22.95
25. Dolcetto D’Alba 2004
Giovanni Corino (Piedmont, Italy)
From the rising star of Piedmontese winemaking this is perfumed, subtle and elegant with fine tannins.
£24.95
26. Malbec Reserva Obra Prima 2003
Familia Cassone (Mendoza, Argentina)
A wonderful wine with enormous character and complexity made using grapes from almost one-hundred-year-old vines in a state of the art family winery.
£28.95
27. Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Crawford River Estate (Victoria, Australia)
An amazingly concentrated yet balanced wine from the forty-year-old vines of this tiny, isolated Condah Valley estate.
£39.95
28. Gevrey-Chambertain Villages 2002
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze (Burgundy, France)
A great Burgundian domaine producing fine & fresh Gevrey-Chambertain with opulent and crisp cherry flavours and notes of sloe.
£49.95
29. Vosnee-Romanée, La Colombiere 2000
Domaine Du Comte Liger Belair (Burgundy, France)
Short maceration and careful new barrel selection lead to this intense, chic and hauntingly elegant Vosnee-Romanée from the Viscomte Liger Belair’s outstanding vineyards.
£69.95
Dessert Wines
32. Chateau Des Tours 1999 (half)
Sainte Croix du Monte (Bordeaux, France)
Sainte Croix du Monte is directly across the river from Sauternes and is similar in style but tremendous value by comparison. With luscious rich sweet fruit and a tang of noble rot on the finish to freshen the mouth for the next glass.
£15.95
33. Semillion Bortytis 2004 (half)
Aroona Valley (Australia)
Sweet and luscious, a super dessert wine.
£16.95