The Bonham Restaurant Wine List

Cool, Clean & Crisp Whites

2.  sauvignon blanc, las condes, chile 2009 £17.50
intensely floral with elderflower notes and a grassy quality. the palate reflects the same fruit profile with crisp acidity and a touch of citrus fruit on the finish.

3.  trebbiano d’abruzzo, arche, italy 2008 £16.50
herbaceous with lovely hints of tropical fruit, peach and white pear. wonderfully refreshing.  

4.  pinot grigio, la casada, italy 2008 £19.00
cream soda nose, crisp lively acidity backed by classic flavours of herbs, peach, gooseberries, and a slightly spicy finish.  

8.  petit chablis, domaine du colombier, france 2008 £31.50
the nose is loaded with minerals, citrus, white flower aromas with hints of wet stone. minerally, tight and racy with cool flavours and perfect balance.

14. pinot grigio, tolloy, alto adige, italy 2008 £32.50
an italian gem.  cool, crisp air imparts a unique quality on the grapes that pierces through the delicate bouquet. soft fruit unfolds on the palate with its elegant mouthfeel. this is classic pinot grigio.

12. sancerre, domaine hubert brochard, france 2008 £34.95    
grapefruit, lime, spice and mineral notes with citrus and honey, spices and minerals and even a hint of herbal tea

Ripe, Light & Floral Whites

1. chenin blanc, the veldt range, south africa 2009 £18.00
classic and classy chenin showing lovely honeyed apple fruit with lovely fresh acidity an excellent all rounder

6. verdhelo, don cristobal, argentina, 2008 £21.50
an unusual grape variety from argentina, which takes its origin from portugal, fruity aromas with floral tones and  its balanced freshness.

5. chardonnay, santa ema, chile 2008 £22.50
a perfect balance of tropical fruits make this a fresh, full wine with a long, expansive finish.  An elegant, complex wine with light notes of toast and vanilla.

7. sauvignon blanc, francesca bay, marlborough, nz 2009 £28.50
fresh gooseberry and tinned pear on the nose and the palate. crunchy granny smith apple fruit, with tropical fruit notes, ideal partner to seafood dishes.

10. sauvignon blanc  amplus, leyda valley, chile 2008 £29.50
aromatic green flavours with a lick of fresh minerals. more weight than you would expect from a sauvignon but it still elegant and crisp on the finish.

11. macon uchizy, domaine talmard, burgundy, france 2008 £33.50
great value white burgundy with no oak, just fresh green apple and nut flavour with a touch of honey.  full of character and clean fruit,  one of the best value white burgundies around.

17. pouilly fumé, patrice moreux, loire 2008 £35.50
wonderful concentration of fresh gooseberry and cut grass aromas with classic smokey, apple tart nose, nice full palate with good balance

15. chablis, domaine du coloumbier, burgundy 2008 £38.00
a perfect example of what can be done in the region.  it is a pure and authentic wine vinified

18. montagny les villerange domaine faiveley 2006 £39.50
100% Chardonnay.   The palate is restrained at first but quickly followed
by well balanced floral and mineral flavours . The finish is persistent and lovely.

21. st véran fleur, saumaize-michelin, burgundy 2007 £42.00
this is aged on its lees with no oak aging at all.  superbly juicy, with a leasy nose, lots of ripe melon, grapefruit, pineapple and a super complexity. finish is creamy and floral and very moreish.

19. pouilly fuissé, jj vincent, burgundy 2007 £42.50
elegance and refinement don’t even scratch the surface of this wine - soft yet powerful with mineral characteristics backed by subtly voluptuous notes of peaches and melons

Bold, Rich & Full Whites

9. viognier “organic” yalumba, south australia 2007 £27.00
the aroma is intense white flowers, honeysuckle and apricot nectar.  silky, rich and luscious with citrus and tropical fruit flavours and a lovely fresh finish.

16. chenin blanc, springfontein, south africa 2008 £33.50
a revelation, the finest chenin we have ever tasted, with so much perfumed, peachy fruit it could be served alongside a top white burgundy and would still shine.

20. mas cristine, côtes du roussillon blanc, france 2007 £36.50
made from marsanne, roussane and grenache with a touch of maccabeu and carignan blanc. a compelling, aromatic & complex white.

22. chardonnay, meerlust estate, stellenbosch, s/ a 2007 £46.50
lime, crushed lemongrass & cream on the nose. fresh on the palate with citrusy and tropical fruit flavours followed by a rich creaminess & concentrated fruit finish.

23. meursault, domaine michelot, burgundy, 2005 £59.50
a wonderful example of a classic meursault from a great vintage. powerful aroma and rich palate of honey, nuts and peaches.

Rosé

24A. cabernet rosé, las condes, chile 2009 £18.95
vibrant pink in colour with amazing floral aromas, this wine has a distinct freshness and strawberry character.

25B . les ormes de lagrange rosé, bordeaux 2007 £25.95
the traditional ‘clairette’ where the original name of claret comes from. soft, full blackcurrant fruit bursting out. A big rosé, with elegance and restraint!

Dry, Light & Fruity Reds

25. sangiovese rubicone, azienda vinicola arche £16.50
lovely soft, spicy sangiovese, dark ruby in colour with herbaceous cherries and violets on the nose and a good medium weight palate

27. nero d’avola/shiraz, il paradisso, italy  2008 £17.50
a full bodied and spicy blend of the indigenous nero d’avola grape, and the more familiar dark berried character of shiraz.

29. merlot terres fumées, southern france 2008 £21.50
floral aromas and a touch of spice. Harmonious on the palate with tannins and acidity working well with the redcurrant fruit.

33. pinot noir, francesca bay, marlborough, nz 2008 £28.50
aged in oak casks this fine pinot shows a vibrant colour and a complex abundance of strawberry, dark cherry  and berry fruit with a creamy soft finish.  

41. merlot, three stone estate, hawkes bay, nz 2007 £35.50
soft and supple with lots of eucalyptus, mint, blackberry and dark plums, and a slightly savoury finish.

Deep, Rich & Aromatic Reds

26. ruby cabernet, the veldt range, south africa 2009 £18.00
opulent black fruit character twinned with low levels of tannin makes this perfect for early drinking. we even encourage you to try it slightly chilled.

30. cotes du rhone, parcelles 38, jérome quiot, france 2005 £23.50
one of the outstanding wines of the appellation. nose of baked red fruits.  Full bodied – a really delicious mouthful of wine.

32.  “les cent rangs” château lagrange les tours, bordeaux
supérieur 2005 £25.50
all we can say about this wine is how truly fantastic it is. bordeaux can
often be underestimated, don’t underestimate this one, it’s too good!

37. chateau de roques - puisseguin st emilion, france 2004 £32.50
this is classic st emilion showing deep plum and blackcurrant fruit with hints of leather and lovely dry, but soft tannins

34. rioja reserva, ondarre, spain 2004 £34.50
aromas of oak ageing with hints of spices, good backbone, full-flavoured, with well integrated long-lasting tannins.  super creamy and soft.

39. sangiovese, ceravolo, adelaide plains, australia 2006 £34.00
aromas of violets, cherries & raspberry with soft velvety, aromatic and spicy characters after aging for 12 months in french and american oak. 

38. crozes hermitage, etienne barret, france 2007 £36.50
100% syrah with classic aromas of bramble and a little spice. oak flavours are restrained to let the fruit shine through, a characteristic of etienne’s wines.

Big, Brash & Bursting Reds

28. cabernet sauvignon, santa ema, chile  2008 £19.00
absolutely jam packed with loads of blackcurrant fruit bursting out - beautifully rich with poise and elegance.

31. merlot reserve, santa ema, chile 2007 £26.50
the merlot reserva of the pavone family is full of rich, black, berry fruits which have been splashed by cassis and vanilla and has lovely soft tannins.

36. cabernet merlot “meerlust red”, stellenbosch, south
africa 2007 £29.50
particularly good value, made from young vines which will eventually produce fruit for the far more expensive rubicon blend. juicy plum-cassis fruit, fine silky tannins & excellent length.

35. carmenère barrel select, santa ema, chile  2007 £32.50
this epitomises the value and quality which chile can offer. superb balance and concentration of black cherries, herbs, spicy black pepper and a touch of chocolate.

42. pinotage, springfontein, south africa 2006 £34.50
red cherry and raspberry with pine tar and a great acidic tingle. ripe and very good. organic though and through.

40. chateau puygeraud, bordeaux, france 2002 £40.00
the soft, supple merlot makes it silky smooth. the cabernet gives structure, tannin and ripe blackberry fruits; this is gorgeous now and for the next five years easily.

43. châteauneuf du pape, parcelles 38,  france 2006 £48.50
produced by the proprietors of chateau de trignon this is first rate chateauneuf. mostly grenache with some syrah in the blend and aged for 6 months in oak. the resulting wine is soft full bodied and opulent with hints of spice and black cherry.

44. ripper creek, cabernet shiraz, barossa, australia  2006 £52.50
dark, concentrated yet elegant berry fruit is perfectly balanced with layers of oak influenced flavours, coffee, mint and leather.   

45. amarone della valpolicella classico, adalia 2008 £59.50
an intense and powerful expression of this veronese classic
made from naturally air-dried grapes

46. ségla, 2nd wine of château rauzan ségla margaux, 2002 £62.50
elegant, toasty oak with ripe, dark fruit and spicy leather notes, rich and complex. robust with firm tannins, lots of ripe black fruits with spiciness. toastiness on the finish. simply stunning wine.

Champagne & Sparkling

47. prosecco prima perla brut NV £22.95
48. louis roederer brut premier NV £58.50
49. louis roederer brut rosé 2004 £69.95
50. dom perignon 2000 £143.00
51. veuve clicquot ‘ la grande dame’ 1998 £162.00
52. louis roederer cristal 2002 £230.00
53. Polivert-jaques brut NV £35.00