Our Summer Wine List

Our wine list has been carefully chosen in consultation with our friends from Jascots Winemerchants. As time goes by we will update or change the list according to the season, availability and vintage.

Whilst we happily stand by all of the wines on this list, those denoted by an * are firmly the favourites of the staff here at Aldermaston.

We have decided to list our wines according to their style as opposed to their region or grape variety. We hope this will make it easier for you to choose a wine suited to your own personal taste, or to accompany your meal. All the wines listed are from France unless otherwise denoted and 11 of these wines are available by the glass.

 

Champagnes and Sparkling Wines

1. Prosecco, Frizzante Spago, Italy  £19.40

2. Cremant de Bourgogne NV Brut, Maison Paul Delane  £24.90

3. Champagne Henri Mandois NV Brut, Pierry, Epernay  £33.50

4. Champagne Laurent Perrier NV Brut  £39.50

Whites

Of our whites, the fantastic Chablis Premier Cru (no.14) is 100% Organic, whilst the brilliant Puilly-Fumé (no.15) is a wine awards medal winner. If you've never tried English wines, you should try the cracking Three Choirs Rosé (no.17), perfect for a summer's day. If you’d like just a glass try the beautifully smooth and rich de la Paix (no.13).

Light, refreshing and easy drinking. Perfect as an aperitif or with light canapés and seafood salads.

5. La Comtesse Grenache Sauvignon  £14.75

6. Pinot Grigio, 'Sentito', Italy  £15.75

Floral, herbaceous and sometimes spicy. Terrific either on their own or with fish and salads.

7. La Tourelle du Cavalier Sauvignon  £16.25

8. Villa du Clos Viognier, Languedoc  £17.95

9. Gavi 'Mezzana', Dezzani, Piedmont, Italy  £22.95

Crisp, zesty, ultra refreshing and vibrant. Excellent with full flavoured fish and grilled white meat dishes. They also work well with spicy dishes.

10. Tempus Sauvignon Blanc, Valle Central, Chile  £16.25

11. Blenheim Point Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand*  £19.95

12. Sancerre, Domaine Vincent Grall  £24.95

Rich and creamy whites. Delicious on their own and equally enjoyable with white meat or fish with cream based sauces.

13. Maison de la Paix, Marsanne Viognier*  £16.95

14. Chablis Premier Cru ‘Vau de Vey’, Romain Bouchard £28.45

Full flavoured and sometimes Oakey. Great with flavoursome food and all white meats.

15. Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine André et Edmond Figeat  £24.50

16. Meursault, 'Les Grands Charrons' Bachey-Legros  £37.95

Rosés

17. Pinot Grigio Rosé, 'Sentito, Italy  £15.75

18. Three Choirs Premium Selection Rosé, England  £17.95

Reds

By the glass, the value and quality of the Tourelle Merlot (no.19) is very hard to beat. If you’re looking for a bottle then the Nero d’Avola (no.24) is a lovely mid-weighted wine but to match a big heavy meaty dish, then you have to try the awesome Angus Cabernet Sauvignon (no.31).

Soft, light, pure and easy drinking. Perfect for lunchtime drinking and with lighter foods and canapés.

19. La Tourelle du Cavalier Merlot  £15.25

20. Castle Rock Pinot Noir, California, USA*  £20.45

Supple, juicy reds. Still good with light meals but these also work well with grilled meats.

21. Mas De La Source Reserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc  £14.75

22. El Somo ‘Seleccion’, Bodegas El Somo, Rioja, Spain  £17.45

23. Terrafina Chianti Superiore, Tuscany, Italy  £19.50

Mid-weighted but full flavoured reds. Great with Chicken, Pork and many red meat dishes including steaks and casseroles.

24. Nero d’Avola, Angelo Rocca & Figli, Sicily, Italy*  £15.75

25. Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa  £15.95

26. Heartland ‘Stickleback’ Cabernet Shiraz, Australia  £17.45

27. Mercurey Premier Cru, Chateau Corton Andre  £28.95

Robust, silky, gorgeously textured sexy reds. Made to go with traditional, flavoursome cooking.

28. Primitivo Castellani, Puglia, Italy  £15.75

29. Chateau de Bernon, Cotes de Castillon  £18.95

Bigger, richer, blockbuster wines. Heavy and intense requiring food to match.

30. Tempus Merlot, Valle Central, Chile  £15.95

31. Angus ‘THE BULL’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia*  £23.50

32. Chateau Cadran Fombrauge Grand Cru, St Emilion  £29.50