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INTRODUCTION


This Wine List is the culmination of many long hours of research, tastings and creating accurate descriptions of the wines we list. It is our utmost aim to provide a well balanced but yet innovative Wine List. Our philosophy extends to informing our guests of where we source our wines and the back ground of each region and vineyard.

Our commitment to sourcing our wines from small boutique Vineyards may result in some of our wines being temporarily out of stock. We always welcome the opportunity to recommend alternative wines from our list.

We very much hope you enjoy perusing through our List and enjoy your time at Leixlip House Hotel.

We thank you for reading our introduction and for your custom.


INDEX


                                                            Page
   
Recommended Wines by the Glass            3

Recommended Wines of the Month            4-5    
  
Half Bottle Selection                                 6-7  
                           
France    - Bordeaux , Loire Valley & Alsace    8                                      
             - Burgundy                                     9   
   
Italy                                                          10
   
Germany                                                  11
       
Spain                                                     12

South Africa                                            13

North America                                         14
                   
South America - Chile                              15

South America – Argentina                      16               

Australia                                                17
                       
New Zealand                                          18

Champagne and Sparkling Wine             19

Dessert Wine and Ports                          20

House Wine Selection                             21







RECOMMENDED WINES BY THE GLASS

                    Glass

White Wines

Chile -    De Martino Sauvignon Blanc 2007         €5.15

Chile -     Casa Viva Chardonnay 2006                €5.15

Argentina -     Las Moras Viognier 2006               €5.75

Italy -     Pinot Grigio, Gerado Cesari 2006          €5.75

Australia -    Peter Lehmann Weighbridge Chardonnay 2006    €5.75

Germany -     Dr. “L” Riesling Kabinett, 2006        €6.00

France -     Chablis Domaine Daniel Dampt 2006    €8.50                                           

Red Wines

Chile -    De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon 2006        €5.15

Chile -    Casa Viva Merlot 2004                          €5.15

Argentina -     Las Moras Shiraz 2006                  €5.75

Australia -     Geoff Merrill Cabernet/Merlot 2003  €5.75
   
Italy -    Peppoli Classico Chianti 2005                 €7.00

Spain -    Finca Villacreces Reserva 2000             €9.00

Rose Wine

Italy -    Pinot Grigio Rose, Gerado Cesari 2006     €5.75


Champagne

Moet et Chandon                                                 €12.00


All our Wines that are served by the glass are served from their original bottle,
and are Vacuum pumped so as to ensure the wine is always in perfect pouring condition.

Glass Size 187.5ml


RECOMMENDED WINES OF THE MONTH
                                            Bottle
White                   
France

55    Chablis, Domaine Daniel Dampt AOC 2006                            €33.00
    Light green tinges with fresh fruit.
    Nice flinty mineral finish with good length.   
   
Germany

74    Dr. “L” Riesling, Ernst Loosen 2006  Riesling Kabinett             €24.00
    A fabulous Riesling from the Vineyard of Ernst Loosen. Named
    Winemaker of the Year 2001 by the German Wine Guide.                    

Italy

73    Pinot Grigio “Delle Venezie” Gerado Cesari 2006                     €23.00
    A classic Pinot Grigio, drinking extremely well

Australia

137                 Peter Lehman, Weighbridge Chardonnay 2006         €22.00
                       Vibrant well rounded flavours of peach and citrus           


New Zealand      

146    Aotea Sauvignon Blanc 2006                   €29.00
    A very smooth dry Sauvignon, full of gooseberries and a taste
    of the tropics                
       

Sparkling
Spain

159    Perelada Cava Brut Reserva                   €32.00
                        Delicate fruity and floral aromas with
                        hints of ageing good smooth finish 


RECOMMENDED WINES OF THE MONTH


Red                                Bottle

France
                  ST. EMILION
32            Chateau Saint Jean. Philippe de Nonage 2004    €35.00
                        Beautiful ruby red, dominated with delicious stone fruit flavours.
                        A touch of Cabernet Franc adds some redcurrant. Acidity
                        helps give a smooth finish.



Australia

136    Masterpeace Shiraz Malbec  2003                            €24.00       
    A Superb richly coloured wine that combines the pepper and spice
    of Shiraz with hints of fennel and aniseed from the Malbec grape    

139    Peter Lehmann, Weighbridge Shiraz 2005                 €22.00
    A rich and flavoursome but yet smooth Shiraz    




Italy

77    Peppoli Chianti Classico 2005                       €28.00
    Plenty of Cherry fruit flavours with a lively backbone and  ideal length                         




Spain
   
66    Bodegas Castaňo Hécula Monastrell 2004        €22.00  
                        Made from old vines. Hecula is smooth with good Blackberry
                  fruits and roasted meat Flavours                                                                                                                                                                                                                  


HALF BOTTLE SELECTION


White                                    Bottle

France

    MUSCADET
                                
11    Muscadet Sevre and Maine Sur Lie AOC 2005       €11.50
    Clos du Ferre Michel David
    Medium dry with a nice steely finish.   


    ALSACE

15    Gewürztraminer Reserve Personnel AOC Paul Buecher 2003   
Intensely floral, excellent with smoked dishes              €15.00


    BURGUNDY

61    Macon-Lugny "Les Genievres" 2004                      €14.00
    One of the flagships of Louis Latour.  Good with white fish and poultry.   
   
   
    CHABLIS

12    Domaine Daniel Dampt AOC 2005                       €17.50
    Dry wine, crisp, acidity, long clean finish.   

13    Chablis Premier Cru Daniel Dampt AOC 2004       €21.00
    Steely dry, fresh apple, acidity, nice and round on finish.   
   
   
   
    SOUTH AMERICA – CHILE

17    De Martino Sauvignon Blanc 2006                       €11.50
    Distinct varietal flavours well balanced, ideal with seafood.



CHAMPAGNE

23    Moet & Chandon                                                €38.00
    Light, delicate and refreshing       

       

HALF BOTTLE SELECTION


Red                                   Bottle
   
France
   
    BEAUJOLAIS

62    Fleurie 2005    Domaine Louis Jadot AOC                       €13.50
    Very deep berried fruit, has youth on its side.  Nice cherry finish.   


    MEDOC

25    Chateau Le Bourdieu Cru Bourgeois 2002                       €17.00           
    A delightful claret, elegant Bouquet, soft yet full-bodied,
    fine balance with a delightful smooth finish                                                                   


    BERGERAC

41    Chateau Haute Fonrousse Bergerac 2004                       €13.00
    Deep cherry colour, nice berry fruit with an appealing earthy taste   


    COTES DU RHONE

42    Domaine De La Janasse 2004                                        €13.50
    Grenache based wine, with plenty of kirsch, peppers and spicy fruit   
   

Chile

24    De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon 2005                           €11.50
    Good full bodied Red, full of overripe fruit character typical
    of the Chilean style.   

 

FRANCE

Region: BORDEAUX
       
Red                                    Bottle

30    Chateau Tayac Margaux 1998/99 Cru Bourgeois           €55.00
    Long established vineyard which produces excellent structured
    wines, highly recommended. Try with fish or red meat.   


    BORDEAUX SUPERIOR RED

28    Chateau Les Girards (Bordeaux AOC) 2001                   €24.00
    Elegant bouquet, full bodied, soft yet smooth with fruity aromas,
    well balanced, a fine example of a good claret            


    ST. EMILION
32    Saint Jean. Philippe de Noange    2004                              €35.00
                        Beautiful ruby red, dominated with delicious stone fruit flavours.
                        A touch of Cabernet Franc adds some redcurrant. Acidity
                        helps give  a smooth finish.  

Region: LOIRE VALLEY

    White   

    MUSCADET

3    Muscadet Sevre & Maine Sur Lie AOC 2006                          €21.50
    Clos du Ferre Michel David
    Medium dry with a nice steely finish.   


53    SANCERRE

    Jean-Max Roger, Cuvee “Les Caillottes”  AOC 2005                   €31.50
    Lovely, elegant style, lively earthy flavour with good length   

Region: ALSACE

46    Riesling Reserve Personnel AOC 2003                                 €28.00
    Appellation Alsace Contrôlée (Paul Buecher)
    Pale gold in colour, floral and well balanced
    good depth of fruit, very long finish, excellent value.   



Region: BURGUNDY


White                                    Bottle

54    Mâcon -Lugny 2006                                           €26.00
    Domaine Louis Latour
    Good with white fish and poultry   

    CHABLIS
55    Domaine Daniel Dampt  AOC 2006                       €33.00
    Light green tinges with fresh fruit.
    Nice flinty mineral finish with good length   

56    Premier Cru Beauroy                                          €39.00
    Domaine Daniel Dampt  AOC 2005
    Good intensity of fruit on the nose and on the palate   
   


    Red

    COTE DE BEAUNÉ
57    Cote de Beauné Villages 2004                                 €34.90
    Domaine Louis Jadot AOC
    Quite intense wine with a rounded concentration of fruit.       
   
    COTE-DE-NUITS
58    Nuits-St.-Georges 1999                                            €69.85
    Domaine Louis Jadot AOC
    Deep rich and full flavoured, well structured wine.   

59    Gevrey Chambertin 1997
    Domaine Louis Jadot AOC                                              €75.00
    Excellent structure, ripe raspberry with a
    good spicy vanilla aftertaste.   

    BEAUJOLAIS
60    Fleurie 2005                                                                €30.00
    Domaine Louis Jadot AOC
    Very deep berried fruit, has youth on it's side. Nice cherry finish.   
   

70    La Ciboise Coyeaux de Tricastin 2003/04                       €23.50
    Domaine M. Chapoutier AOC   





ITALY



    White    Bottle
   

73    Pinot Grigio “Delle Venezie” Gerado Cesari 2006                   €23.00
    A classic Pinot Grigio, drinking extremely well

75    Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2005                          €22.00
    Umani Ronchi  D.O.C.
    Medium to dry with a soft creamy finish.     




Region: ABRUZZI

    Red

76    Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2005
    Umani Ronchi D.O.C.
    Full bodied smooth Italian red.  Delicious with
    pasta, red meats and cheeses                                                     €22.00




Region: CHIANTI

    Red

77    Peppoli Chianti Classico 2005
    Plenty of Cherry fruit flavours with a lively backbone
                        and ideal length.                                                     €28.00

 


GERMANY


Region: Rheintal



White                                   Bottle

74    Dr. “L” Riesling, Ernst Loosen 2006                                                 €24.00
    Riesling Kabinett
    A fabulous Riesling from the Vineyard of Ernst Loosen. Named
    Winemaker of the Year 2001 by the German Wine Guide.                    

85    Louis Guntrum 2003                                                                      €23.00
    Niersteiner Pettenthal   
    Riesling Kabinett Trocken
    A tender, dry, racy Riesling with low alcohol content that can be
    enjoyed at any time of the day           
 



SPAIN


Region: RIOJA


White                                    Bottle

91        Garcia Viadero Albillo 2005/06                                  €22.00
    Delicious new wine from the Rio Duero. This wine is made from the
    Albillo Grape, giving it a Chardonnay style character.                           
                

    Rose

87    Ochoa Garnacha 2005                                                  €21.50                      
Lovely pink colour, nice fruity aroma of strawberries
and raspberries with good body and excellent bouquet 


    Red

88        Remondo Tempranillo (Rioja) 2005/06                       €24.00
    Dark violet colour, full Oaky aroma’s mellowed by one year in oak.
    Elegant lingering bouquet.   

89        Rioja Muga Reserva 2002/03                                      €32.50
    Classic rich oaky bouquet, full length of flavour.
    Mellowed in oak casks, long finish.   

90    Finca Villacreces Reserva 2000 ( Ribera Del Duero)         €48.00
    This unique Reserva has a brilliant red colour, lovely oaky
    nose showing great elegance and finesse.   

 



SOUTH AFRICA


Region: ROBERTSON


    White                                Bottle

1    Van Loveren Sauvignon Blanc 2006               €20.00
    A Refreshing, Zesty and Racy Wine. Hints of Green Melon and
    tropical fruits.                                                                           



Region: STELLENBOSCH

    Red

4    Van Loveren Cabernet / Shiraz  2005            €20.00
    A very interesting wine. Soft plum & ripe berry flavours followed
    by a rounded finish.


95    Kanonkop Pinotage 2003                           €48.00
    Definitive charm, Banana, Blackcurrant, long finish       

 

AMERICA



Region:  WASHINGTON STATE

    White                                Bottle

104    Stimson Estate Chardonnay 2004                                              €22.00
    A beautiful unoaked Chardonnay   





Region: CALIFORNIA
    White   

151             The  Big House White Bonny Doon 2002/03                        €25.50                      
    Crisp and fragrant with notes of Asian pear, Grape fruit
    and wild mountain honey   
   

   


Region:  SONOMA - Russian River
   
    Red
   
106    Marimar Torres, Sonoma Green Valley Pinot Noir 1998                   €70.00
    Classic Pinot Noir, smooth fruit, all the attributes of a top class
    Burgundy from the daughter of Miguel Torres.       


 

SOUTH AMERICA
CHILE

Region:  MAIPO VALLEY

    White                                Bottle

109    De Martino Sauvignon Blanc 2007                                   €20.00
    Crisp with distinct varietals flavours and well balanced.       

110    De Martino Chardonnay Reserva Legada 2005                   €27.00
    Bright, clear pale yellow, apples, bananas, toasty, spicy
    Vanilla with oak scents.  Excellent apéritif or with seafood.               


    Red

6    De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon 2005                                  €20.00
    Good full bodied Red, full of overripe fruit
    Character typical of the Chilean style.   

111    De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Legada 2004       €27.00
    Lots of Fruit with long lasting flavours.   



Region : CASABLANCA VALLEY

                  White

112        Casa Viva Chardonnay 2006                €20.00                                                                                                 
        Exhilaration Wine. Palate is fresh and fruity, a wine to be enjoyed now         


    Red

113     Casa Viva Merlot  2005                           €20.00
    A Fresh fruity wine with plum and ripe strawberries       
      aromas, well rounded         
   
 

SOUTH AMERICA
ARGENTINA

Region:  SAN JUAN


    White                                Bottle

134    Las Moras Viognier 2006                       €22.00
    A wine with intense floral character, orange blossom
    and ripe apricots


    Red

135    Las Moras Shiraz 2006                           €22.00
    A spicy full bodied wine. Powerful yet elegant. From “Argentinean
    Wine Producer of the Year 2005” (International Wine & Spirit
    Competition)


AUSTRALIA


    White                                Bottle

44     Geoff Merrill Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2004               €20.00   
        Cut Grass and crisp apple aromas, the palate is clean and
        delicate with melon, pear and lime flavours                                                    

137    Peter Lehmann, Weighbridge Chardonnay 2006            €22.00
    Vibrant  well rounded flavours of peach and citrus

138    Rosemount Estate Chardonnay Reserve 2003              €32.00                                                                                          
    Superb, rich, full bodied wine with ripe fruit flavours       

141    Peel Estate Verdilho 2004                                           €31.00
    Shows a spicy floral bouquet and a distinctive rich
    Spicy flavour on the palate                                                                   

123    Madfish Bay Chardonnay 2002                                   €35.00
    A Stylish UnOaked wine from the vineyard of Howard Park   
   


    Red    

45                   Geoff Merrill Cabernet / Merlot 2003                 €20.00
                        Lovely deep colour, aromas of primary fruits and toasted
                       oak. With flavours of red berries on the palate.                                             

139    Peter Lehmann, Weighbridge Shiraz 2005                       €22.00
                        A rich and flavoursome but yet smooth Shiraz
   
136    Masterpeace Shiraz Malbec  2003/04                             €24.00 
    A Superb richly coloured wine that combines the pepper and
    Spice of Shiraz with hints of fennel and aniseed from the
    Malbec grape    

142    Madfish Bay Pinot Noir 2005                                           €37.00
    Ripe Cherry Flavours and a Stylish Long Silky finish. A serious Pinot   


NEW ZEALAND


Region: Marlborough
   

    White                                Bottle

146    Aotea Sauvignon Blanc 2006                       €29.00
    A very smooth dry Sauvignon, full of gooseberries
    and a taste of the tropics.                                                              
 
   
148    Forrest Estate Chardonnay 2004                 €35.00     
    The Epitomine of Classic New Zealand Chardonnay- Fresh, Vibrant                                    
    Fruit Flavours, Subtle Oak and Focused Acidity     




    Red

149               Mud House Pinot Noir 2005/06            €37.00
    Aromas of  Cherries, Currants and Plums offering
    Lovely lifted Aromas              


FRANCE


Region: CHAMPAGNE
       
                                    Bottle

    CHAMPAGNE

155    Möet & Chandon                           €75.00

153    Champagne Deutz Brut Classic       €75.00   


SPARKLING WINE


165    Blanquette de Limoux AOC 2002
    Very dry, yet loads of summer fruits                       €38.00




SPAIN

SPARKLING WINE

159    Perelada Cava Brut Reserva                            €32.00
                        Delicate fruity and floral aromas with
                        hints of ageing good smooth finish 
                                                                                                      
   
DESSERT WINES

                          Bottle    Glass
   
    FRANCE - Rhone
177       M. Chapoutier                            €20.00              €8.25
             Muscat De Beaumes De Venise 1995 ½ Bt
             Luscious White Wine Balanced with Ripe Sweet Fruits       

78         FRANCE- BERGERAC                   €39.00              €8.25
             Château Haute Fonrousse
             A.O.C. Monbazillac 2002 .75ml
             Deep straw yellow with honeyed gorse nose.  Plenty
             of apricots and orange peel.  Good with cheese, puddings.               
   
  
 PORTS

              Sandemann 3  Star                                  €4.50
           
             Dows LBV Port 2000                             €5.15



HOUSE WINES

    White                                Bottle

    AUSTRALIA

44                    Geoff Merrill Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2004          €20.00   
                        Cut Grass and crisp apple aromas, the palate is clean and
                        delicate with melon, pear and lime flavours                                                    


    SOUTH AMERICA
    CHILE

109    De Martino Sauvignon Blanc 2007                                         €20.00
    Crisp with distinct varietals flavours, well balanced,
    ideal with seafood.   

112        Casa Viva Chardonnay 2006                                            €20.00                                                                                                
        Exhilarating Wine. Palate is fresh and fruity, a wine to be enjoyed now  


    SOUTH AFRICA
1    Van Loveren Sauvignon Blanc 2006                                          €20.00
    A Refreshing, Zesty and Racy Wine. Hints of Green Melon and
    tropical fruits.                                                                               

    Red                                                                                                             

    AUSTRALIA
45                   Geoff Merrill Cabernet / Merlot 2003                       €20.00
                       Lovely deep colour, aromas of primary fruits and toasted
                       oak. With flavours of red berries on the palate.                                            

    SOUTH AMERICA
    CHILE

6    De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon 2005                                     €20.00
    Good full bodied Red, full of overripe fruit
    Character typical of the Chilean style.   

113     Casa Viva Merlot  2005                                                    €20.00
    A Fresh fruity wine with plum and ripe strawberries
      aromas, well rounded         


    SOUTH AFRICA
4    Van Loveren Cabernet / Shiraz  2005                                    €20.00
    A very interesting wine. Soft plum & ripe berry flavours followed
    by a rounded finish.