Ongar Wine List

FINE WINE SELECTION

WHITE WINES

Bin Vintage Bottle

27 Mercurey, Clos Rochette, Domaine Faiveley (France) 2008/9 £42.00
This has beautiful complex aromas; expressive on the nose with
scents of wild flowers and spice. Wonderful liveliness on the palate raised in oak.
28 ChâteauneufDu Pape Blanc, LaDive Ravoire (France) 2006 £45.00
Composed essentially of Grenache, appropriately complemented
with Clairette and Bourboulenc varietals, this white Châteauneuf du Pape, offers unmatched opulence and fruit quality.
29 Chardonnay, Mooroduc Estate, McIntyre Vineyard (Australia) . 2009 £45.00
An excellent citrus crisp wine with a hint of mandarin activity on the finish from this 5 star voted winery.
30 Riesling, Heimbourg Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace (France) . 2009 £54.00
A remarkable wine from Alsace. The nose is powerful and very
aromatic whilst the palate balances high acidity with the sweetness of the wine.
31 Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough (New Zealand) . . . . 2010 £55.00
The most reputed of all New Zealand wines. Rich, colourful and deeply concentrated.
32 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, 'Les Caillerets', Domaine Jean Paul Pillot (France)  2007/9 £64.00
An intensely mineral Chardonnay with intricate layers. This wine is very punchy with plenty of texture.
33 Chablis Grand Cru, Jean Durup Les Clos (France) 2001/2 £69.00
A truly great wine drinking now at its full potential. Well balanced
with full power across the palate, this wine still is a true example of classic Chablis.
34 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru, 'Les Champs Gains', Domaine Philippe Bouzerea (France) 2002 £70.00
An outstanding example of Puligny. Impressive concentration and complexity 
with notes of crystallised yellow fruits as well as hints of spices and minerals.
35 Mersault, Pierre André (France) 2006/8 £77.00
Pale yellow in appearance with a gentle citrus nose. Full length buttery palate equaled with good acidity.

RED WINES

Bin Vintage Bottle

58 Château Pontet Chappaz, Cru Bourgeois, Margaux (France) . 2006 £52.00
A very attractive Margaux which is drinking very well and has all the hallmarks of blackcurrants, cedar and spice one loves to
find in this great wine.
59 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru 'Richemone', Domaine AlainMichelot (France) 2007 £64.00
A firmly structured, full bodied and powerful wine with amazing concentration of intense black fruits on the palate
60 Amarone, Speri (Italy) 2001/2 £65.00
The Speri family hope that their Amerone wine is a great and faithful interpretation of oneof the most prestigious wines of Italy.
On the palate the wine hits with massive concentration and hints of aged black plums,
spiced cassis fruit, walnuts, dried herbs and earthy minerals.
61 Beaune 1er Cru, Pierre Andre (France) 2007/8 £66.00
Complex and elegant, beautifully ruby in colour with a bouquet that is pure and lively. 
A truly wonderful Pinot Noir with grapesthat have been picked from vines over 40 years old.
62 Gevrey Chambertin ‘Vielles Vignes’, Jean-Michel Guillon (France) . 2007 £70.00
A classic wine which is firm with aromas of rich redcurrant fruit and a palate which develops hints of liquorice and spicy notes.
63 Rioja Alma de Tobia, ‘Tinto de Autor', Bodegas (Spain) . . . . . 2005 £72.00
A bouquet full of character with notes of black fruits, coconut and sweet spices. On the palate it is dry, rich, full bodied and
laced by a firm structure and a balanced acidity leading to a pleasant long finish.
64 Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac (France) 2004 £125.00
Château Pichon Longueville is situated just off of the border of Château La Tour in Southern Pauillac and this wonderful estate
is distinguished by the elegance and finesse of their wine. This second growth has exceptional character due to the perfect
balance of the grape blend, which ensures a certain freshness and aromatic complexity to the wine.
65 Barolo Ornato, Pio Cesare, Piedmonte (Italy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 £144.00
Great soft tannins with intense and deep colour, almost impenetrable with a good structure and a long finish.
Ornato is more modern in style than other Barolo, but is still true to its roots.