Wine List - Le Caveau Restaurant, Skipton

for excellent English and French Cuisine

All major credit cards accepted

Home > Wine List

Wine List (2008)

'Exemplary value distinguishes the wine list, which darts about the globe in search of interesting flavours and kicks off with house wines from Georges Duboeuf' - Good Food Guide 2004

WHITE WINES

1.	CUVEE GEORGES DUBOEUF BLANC Georges Duboeuf is a highly skilled winemaker whose cuvéeis certainly the most consistent table wine on the market. 175ml £3.35, 250ml £4.45	FRANCE		£12.50
2.	SAUVIGNON BLANC, CONCHA Y TORO, CENTRAL VALLEY Quality Chilean Sauvignon showing zippy acidity, lots of fresh fruit and an appealing floral character.	CHILE	2007	£13.50
3.	CHENIN BLANC, KLIPPENKOP, STELLENBOSCH South Africa’s most popular white grape has produced this off-dry wine with a slightly honeyed character.	SOUTH AFRICA	2007	£13.95
4.	CHARDONNAY, CONCHA Y TORO, CENTRAL VALLEY From Chile’s largest winery this unoaked Chardonnay is pleasantly off dry with appealing tropical fruit characters. 175ml £3.75 250ml £5.00	CHILE	2007	£13.95
5.	RUDESHEIMER ROSENGARTEN, KABINETT, JOSEF FRIEDERICH A medium wine from the Nahe Valley, showing typically floral flavours, presented in the traditional blue bottle.	GERMANY	2004/05	£13.95
6.	MUSCADET de SEVRE-et-MAINE, SUR LIE, CHATEAU L’OISELINIERE de la RAMEE, CHEREAU CARRE Light crisp and delicate, an ideal partner for seafood and fish.	LOIRE	2006/07	£14.95
7.	PINOT GRIGIO, D O C, TRENTINO, i MESI Full, rich and aromatic with crisp green apple characters - a great example of one of Italy’s most popular white wines.	ITALY	2006/07	£15.95
8.	MACON BLANC VILLAGES DOMAINE CHENEVRIERES Dry and delicate with ripe buttery flavours. Very elegant.	FRANCE	2006/07	£16.50
10.	SAUVIGNON-CHARDONNAY, CHAMELEON, STELLENBOSCH Skilful blending of these two famous grape varieties has created a harmonious combination of fresh fruit flavours and floral aromas.	SOUTH AFRICA	2006/07	£16.50
11.	VOUVRAY DEMI-SEC, CHÂTEAU GAUDRELLE A medium wine with great finesse, fruity, rich yet fresh and lively. From a leading producer in the region.	LOIRE	2005/06	£16.95
12.	RIOJA, BODEGAS MUGA, BLANCO Barrel fermented 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia. “The hand made Rioja”. An aromatic and fragrant bouquet which harmonises greatly with the vanilla and toasted aromas. Powerful and elegant with well balanced acidity resulting in an exhilarating taste.	SPAIN	2005/06	£16.95
14.	CHARDONNAY RESERVE, ANTIGUAS RESERVAS, COUSINO-MACUL, MAIPO VALLEY Ripe tropical fruits combine with nicely integrated oak in this rich and opulent wine.	CHILE	2006	£17.50
15.	SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, SOUTH ISLAND TINDALL Classic New Zealand Sauvignon. Youthful, fresh and flavoursome with zippy acidity and an appealing herbaceous character.	NEW ZEALAND	2007/08	£17.95
21	CHABLIS, DOMAINE JM BROCARD Classic style Chablis, dry, soft fruit aromas with typical mineral character.	FRANCE	2006/07	£21.50
22	SANCERRE, "LES BOFFANTS", CHARLES DUPUY A very good quality Sancerre, typical of this kind, full of fruit and a long elegant finish.	LOIRE	2006/07	£22.50
23.	SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, SOUTH ISLAND, ISABEL Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, harder to find than Cloudy Bay and it is easy to see why. Awesome depth of flavour, gooseberries and fresh mown grass with just the perfect acidity. Get it while you can.	NEW ZEALAND	2006/07	£23.95
24.	POUILLY FUISSÉ CLOS REISSIER , MACONNAIS The finest wine of the Mâconnais . A Great Classic , elegant and refined showing fine fruit and harmonious finish.	BURGUNDY	2005/06	£24.95

WHITE WINES in HALF BOTTLES

25.	RIESLING, DR L, ERNST LOOSEN From the new breed of German wines, off-dry with a delicate nose but an explosion of flavour.	GERMANY	2005/06	£7.50 ½
26.	SAUVIGNON BLANC, CURICÓ VALLEY, MONTES Youthful and fresh with zippy acidity and an appealing herbaceous character.	CHILE	2006/07	£7.95 ½
27.	CHARDONNAY, SIMON HACKETT, BAROSSA Moderate use of oak in this classic Aussie Chardonnay has given the wine further richness, emphasising the ripe fruit flavours.	AUSTRALIA	2006/07	£9.50 ½
29.	SANCERRE, "LES BOFFANTS", CHARLES DUPUY A very good quality Sancerre, typical of this kind, full of fruit and a long elegant finish.	LOIRE	2005/06	£11.95 ½
30.	MONTAGNY SUR LE CLOUX, DOMAINE ALAIN ROY Wine from the most southerly Appellation of Côte Chalonnaise. Rich, ripe and creamy flavour with a lovely soft fruit finish.	BURGUNDY	2005/06	£12.95 ½

SPARKLING WINE and CHAMPAGNE

32.	PINOT NOIR, CHARDONNAY and PINOT MEUNIER, BROWN BROTHERS, VICTORIA Delicious Australian sparkling wine made from two of the classic Champagne grape varieties.	AUSTRALIA	N.V	£21.00
33.	MAGENTA BRUT, ÉPERNAY A deliciously fresh and elegant style of Champagne, far superior to some of the more advertised brands.	CHAMPAGNE	N.V.	£32.50
34.	POL ROGER, WHITE FOIL, BRUT, ÉPERNAY Sir Winston Churchill, quoted as being - “easily satisfied with the best”, chose this as his favourite Champagne.	CHAMPAGNE	N.V.	£42.00

RED WINES

36.	CUVEE GEORGES DUBOEUF ROUGE Cuvée Georges Duboeuf is served in many of the finest hotels and restaurants throughout the world. Smooth, fruity red closer to Côtes-du-Rhône than Beaujolais. 175ml £3.35, 250m £4.45	FRANCE		£12.50
38.	CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CONCHA Y TORO, CENTRAL VALLEY Ever popular Cabernet Sauvignon, here unoaked, produces an easy going flavoursome wine with appealing berry aromas. 175ml £3.75, 250ml £5.00	CHILE	2006	£13.50
39.	SHIRAZ, SACRED HILL, de BORTOLI An interesting wine that is so fruity it could be seen as sweet. Full flavoured and easy going with no harsh tannins.	AUSTRALIA	2006/07	£14.50
40.	MERLOT, CARMEN, RAPEL VALLEY Mellow, yet full flavoured with appealing ripe, jammy fruit flavours, from Viña Carmen, the oldest winery in Chile. 175ml £3.90, 250ml £5.15	CHILE	2006/07	£14.50
42.	PINOTAGE, OAK AGED, ROOIBERG, ROBERTSON VALLEY South Africas own grape variety, pioneered in the 1920's, produces soft, fruity, easily approachable wines with great character.	SOUTH AFRICA	2006	£14.95
43.	CARRASCAL, MENDOZA, BODEGAS WEINERT Bodegas much loved by wine guru Robert Parker, this Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend is full and fruity with wonderful depth and length.	ARGENTINA	2004	£16.50
44.	SHIRAZ RESERVE, WATERSTONE BRIDGE, GAPSTEAD WINES Australia’s best known grape variety, dominant plum and cherry characters lead to intriguing peppery undertones, a good depth of flavour and a wonderfully long finish. 175ml £4.50, 250ml £6.00	AUSTRALIA	2004/05	£16.95
45.	GRAN FEUDO “RESERVA” J CHIVITE, NAVARRA Harmonious wine showing ripe fruit, soft spice and concentration of flavours. Smooth and easy to drink. Top producer in Navarra.	SPAIN	2001	£16.95
48.	CABERNET SAUVIGNON, WAKEFIELD, CLARE VALLEY Full, rich brambly fruit, garden mint and fine tannins are the dominant features in this characterful Cabernet.	AUSTRALIA	2005/06	£17.50
50.	BROUILLY, DOMAINES GRAND CROIX, GEORGES DUBOEUF A deep ruby colour which reveals soft fruit flavours of plum and peaches A superb Cru Beaujolais.	FRANCE	2006/07	£17.95
51.	CLASSIC RED, MASSAYA, BAKAA VALLEY An approachable, Cinsault/Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blended wine with bags of fruit and character.	LEBANON	2005	£18.50
54.	RIOJA RESERVA, BODEGAS MUGA Elegant ripe strawberry flavours backed by silky smooth tannins and mellow oak. Such great value is hard to find!	RIOJA	2003	£21.95
55.	CHIANTI CLASSICO, D O C G TUSCANY, VILLA CAFAGGIO “Classico” indicates the wine is produced in the best area. This Italian classic is firm, fruity and elegant.	ITALY	2005/06	£21.95
56.	GIGONDAS CHATEAU DE TRIGNON Packed with dark plum and damson fruit and a warm savoury finish. An excellent companion to beef, game and cheeses.	RHONE	2005	£23.95
57.	OLD VINE SHIRAZ, GRANT BURGE, BAROSSA VALLEY Quality Aussie Shiraz showing concentrated fruit and spice aromas, a hint of vanilla and a great richness on the finish. This wine sometimes contains a small deposit of tartrate crystals in the bottom of the bottle which is harmless. Ensure you leave the last drop or give it to your guest.	AUSTRALIA	2005	£25.95
58.	SANTENAY 1ER CRU “LES GRAVIERES”, DOMAINE VINCENT GIRARDIN Traditional Burgundian Pinot Noir, smooth and mature fruit, good concentration and elegance. A good 1er Cru at an affordable price. Enjoy!	BURGANDY	2005	£32.95
60.	CHATEAU La CHAPELLE de LAFON, 2ème VIN de CH. LAFON ROCHET, SAINT ESTÈPHE Second wine of Ch. Lafon Rochet from the excellent 1995 vintage, rarely does a great wine like this appear at such an affordable price, grab some while you can. Gorgeous, dark and concentrated wine, fine backbone with silky smooth aroma and integrated tannins. Drinking wonderfully now.	BORDEAUX	1995	£35.95

RED WINES in HALF BOTTLES

62.	CARRASCAL, MENDOZA, BODEGAS WEINERT Bodegas much loved by wine guru Robert Parker, this Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend is full and fruity with wonderful depth and length.	ARGENTINA	2004	£8.95 ½
63.	SHIRAZ, SIMON HACKETT, McLAREN VALE This Shiraz is full of ripe berry fruit flavours with good length. Simon is a winemaker not a grower and only chooses the best grapes to make his wines.	AUSTRALIA	2004/05	£9.95 ½
64.	FLEURIE “LA MADONE”, GEORGES DUBOEUF Supple and attractive style, sophisticated fruit, aromas of violets and cherry. Balanced and harmonious. Made by the “King of Beaujolais”.	FRANCE	2006/07	£10.95 ½
65.	CHATEAU MONTAIGUILLON, MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION Classic Saint Emilion. Smooth and plummy character with juicy tannins on the finish. Excellent value for mone.	BORDEAUX	2004	£11.95 ½
66.	RIOJA RESERVA, BODEGAS MUGA Elegant ripe strawberry flavours backed by silky smooth tannins and mellow oak. We managed to get a small allocation of this older and wonderful vintage, grab it whilst you can it won’t last long!	RIOJA	2000	£13.95 ½

ROSE WINE

67.

RIOJA ROSADO, BODEGAS MUGA
An intriguing blend of two red grapes, Garnacha and Tempranillo and the white Viura grape. Think of fruit salad in a glass!

175ml £4.00, 250ml £5.30

SPAIN - RIOJA

2007

£14.95

DESSERT WINES

69.	SAUVIGNON BLANC, LATE HARVEST, MAULE VALLEY CONCHA y TORO In complete contrast to the many full bodied, rich and cloying on the palate wines from this appellation, this wine has delicacy, balance and length. 125ml £4.00	CHILE	2004/05	£10.95 ½
71.	LATE HARVEST ORANGE MUSCAT & FLORA, BROWN BROTHERS A luscious, sweet wine of extraordinary complexity and balance.	AUSTRALIA	2007	£14.50 ½

Whilst every effort is made to offer the wines as listed it maybe that a certain wine or vintage becomes unavailable. In which case a suitable alternative will be offered.

Wine supplied by The Wright Wine Company of Skipton.


Le Caveau · 86 High Street · Skipton · North Yorks · BD23 1JJ
tel: 01756 794274	e-mail: info@lecaveau.co.uk