The Mermaid Inn Mermaid Street, Rye,
Wine List: May 2021
Vintages may be subject to change V.A.T. included at current rate.
Vintage 75cl Bottle
Local Sparkling
Bolney Wine Estate, based in Sussex, is one of England’s oldest and most beautiful vineyards. A three-generation family business which has been focused on sustainability and conservation since 1972 when the first vines were planted. Bolney Wine Estate won the vineyard of the year award at the inaugural UK Wine Awards in 2017 and the 2018 Pinot Noir was awarded gold medal at the Wine GB Awards.
Sussex
50. Bolney Bubbly £36.50
175ml-£8.75
Delightful floral and brioche notes combine with zesty citrus fruit, honeysuckle and elderflower. It is delicate and well balanced, finishing with a soft fresh hint of sweetness.
50a. Bolney Estate Cuvee 2018 Rose Sparkling £40.00
175ml- 9.50
An elegant and delicate, single vintage, traditional method sparkling wine. Salmon pink colour in the glass full of lots of tiny bubbles. Floral and red apple aromas lead to red apple & cranberry on the palate with a bright, fresh finish and lovely length.
Kent
54. Gusbourne Estate Brut Reserve 2016 £38.00
Bright gold in colour, this blend highlights red fruit aromas with cherry and strawberry with a touch of cinnamon and spice
Local Still Wine
34. Bolney Lychgate Bacchus 2019 Haywards Heath £31.00
Characteristic aromas of hedgerows and apple orchards, bright lemon green in colour, crisp elderflower and grapefruit flavours, medium length, good intensity, with a very fresh clean finish and a hint of sweetness.
26. Bolney Pinot Noir 2019 Haywards Heath £35.00
Cool climate Pinot Noir at its best. Soft red fruit aromas with ripe, cherry flavours and incredible balance. A lingering and complex finish.
33. Chapel Down Flint Dry 2019 Tenterden £29.00
Grapefruit, gooseberry, passionfruit and floral notes on the nose with tropical fruits, nettles and crunchy acid on the palate.
Champagne
53. Charles Vercy Cuvee de Reserve N/V £40.00
175ml –£9.50
An excellent NV Champagne, well-structured and fresh with a rich apricot and honey flavour. Weighty and generous with complex and toasty aromas
55. Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial N/V £58.50
Still the best selling Non-Vintage Champagne in the UK, this classic blend boasts notes of green apple and citrus fruits. (VE)
56. Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial N/V Magnum £118.50
Still the best selling Non-Vintage Champagne in the UK, this classic blend boasts notes of green apple and citrus fruits.
57. Veuve Clicquot N/V Brut £68.50
A world famous Champagne, rich and creamy in style, with an explosion of citrus fruit and a delightful yeasty toastiness.
58. Laurent Perrier Rose £78.50
This iconic rosé Champagne has great depth and freshness with hints of fresh strawberries, raspberries and wild cherries.
59. Dom Perignon 2009 £205.00
Stylish and seductive, open and expressive with delicate ripe stone fruit, floral touches and minerality. Beautifully palate, with hints of honey leading to a polished finish and a touch of crisp grapefruit. Complete and harmonious with an irresistible vibrancy and energy.
60. Louis Roederer Cristal 2004 £265.00
This famous Champagne is only produced in very small parcels. Superb and singular example of a Prestige Champagne
Sparkling
51. Prosecco Ca Bolani £28.50
A pale straw yellow with biscuity nuances on the nose give way to a harmonious palate of mature apple and honeydew melon, very refreshing.
52. Botter Rose Vino Spuante £28.50
A light rosé colour with crisp raspberry aromas lead in to a dry, soft and balanced palate of berry fruit, round and full bodied. (VE)
FRANCE
Red
2. Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon -Dulong Medoc 2019 Bordeaux £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Well-structured Medoc that displays a firm backbone from the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Popular wine from this well-established house.
3. Chateau Argadens Bordeaux Superieur 2016 Bordeaux £29.50
A beautiful garnet hue and a rich, opulent nose lead in to a palate of concentrated black- berried fruit with subtle undertones of oak.
4. Saint Emilion Dulong, Bordeaux 2018 Bordeaux £33.00
Garnet colour and a multi- layered nose of rich fruit and spice lead in to an elegant palate showing bramble fruit with undertones of vanilla.
5. Chateau Perron Lalande de Pomerol 2016 Bordeaux £65.00
Garnet- red with aromas of sour cherry and spice give way to a velvety textured palate exuding beautifully ripe red berry and sous bois flavour.
6. Chateau d’ Angludet Cru Bourgeois Margaux 2011 Bordeaux £85.00
Blackberries and freshly ground spice evolve in to a beautifully restrained chewy palate of bramble fruit with a creamy elegance from this sensational vintage.
7. Beaujolais Villages Chateau de Maontmelas Mommessin 2018 Beaujolais £25.00
From a small estate, the Gamay grape here showing bright ripe red fruit character with a seductive intensity and lingering flavour.
8. Fleurie Marchand Bolnot Cuvee St Laurence 2016 Beaujolais £36.00
The most popular of the Beaujolais Crus, this wine has a wonderful, rich, elegant bouquet, excellent summer fruit pudding flavours and is swathed in a glorious floral character.
16. Cotes de Beaune Villages Louis Latour 2017 Burgundy £46.75
A fine ruby red colour with aromas of forest floor fruit evolve in to an ethereal intensity of blackcurrant notes and cherry fruit
17. Patriarche Pere et Fils Nuits Saint Georges 2014 Burgundy £65.00
Ruby red in colour with youthful purple hints. Concentrated nose with red ripe fruit aromas and rich woody tones. Well-structured, expressive, fine and elegant with a long finish. (VE)
9. Cotes du Rhone Victor Bernard 2018 Rhone £25.75
Warm spicy wine that has a soft peppery taste coming from the Grenache and Syrah varietals.
10. Crozes Hermitage La Rollande 2016 Rhone £39.25
Rich flavours of pepper, eucalyptus and dark berries. A well structured wine with soft tannins and a good finish.
11. Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau Beauchene 2017 Rhone £48.25
A flagship wine with a firm structure and full, rich flavours and harmonious tannins. 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre
White
23. Michel Leon Riesling 2017 Alsace £25.00
Aromas of orange, mandarin and mineral notes. Fresh and well-bodied. Goes perfectly with seafood.
12. Macon Villages Chardonnay L’Aurore 2017 Burgundy £29.50
This Chardonnay from the Maconnais region in Burgundy offers aromas delicate floral notes and a flattering and fresh palate of honeyed fruit with a hint of toasty oak.
13. Petit Chablis J Moreau Et Fils 2019 Burgundy £39.50
A pale gold with silver highlights and a highly expressive nose of mandarin and grapefruit lead in to a balanced palate of the same with great finesse and length.
14. Chablis 1ER Cru Les Vaucopins J Moreau 2018 Burgundy £59.95
Grown by the river Serein, very pale in colour, a complex nose of grapefruit zest and brioche with a pleasant citrus freshness and beautiful smoked mineral character.
15. Meursault Patriarche 2014 Burgundy £72.75
A distinct and fresh nose of lemon and acacia honey lead in to a palate with plenty of finesse, ripe citrus fruit and unctuous exotic fruit balanced by a hint of toasty oak.
20. Domaine La Serre Picpoul De Pinet 2019 Languedoc £27.00
Crisp and dry on the palate with additional notes of peach and melon, there is a backbone of intense minerality and a zippy, clean acidity that work together to deliver a long refreshing finish.
1. Domaine De La Baume Viognier 2020 Languedoc £24.00
Golden in colour and deliciously rich with notes of white pepper, fresh peach and juicy apricots, intense and full flavoured.
19. Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Saget 2018 Loire £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Clean and refreshing with a whirlwind of freshness, complexity and finesse and balanced flavours of ripe melon and crisp citrus fruit.
21. Sancerre Boisjoli 2019 Loire £37.75
A pale yellow with green hues and aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit develop in to a lively palate of crisp citrus fruit and flinty wet stone.
22. Pouilly Fume Les Logeres Domain Saget 2018 Loire £47.75
Delicate aromas of freshly cut grass and blackcurrant leaf follow through to a crisp, dry and refreshing palate of citrus flavours and green apple.
18. Louis Eschenauer Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Pays D’oc £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Pale yellow with green highlights and a clean expressive nose of tropical fruit, crisp and refreshing
SPAIN
24. Rioja Vega Tinto Tempranillo 2018 Rioja £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
The nose features espresso, black berries and a touch of wood. Powerful characters of plum, oak, ripe black fruits and prunes. Finish with salty and woody note. (VE)
25. Marques del Atrio Crianza D.O.Ca Rioja 2017 Rioja £26.50
Dark red colour with violet tinges. High aromatic intensity, hints of red and black fruit blended with the oaky and vanilla notes coming from the barrel ageing. In the mouth it offers up firm and rounded tannins showing a good ripening.
ITALY
27. Primi Soli Pinot Grigio Bianco 2019 Arcole £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Dry, crisp and fruity with a wonderful hint of lemon.
28. Primi Soli Pinot Grigio Rosato 2019 Lazio £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
A very easy style of wine with a soft, refreshing burst of summer red fruits.
29. Lucale Primitivo Appassimento Rosso 2019 Puglia £27.00
Full, rich, red wine with all the classic blackberry and plum flavours of the Primitivo grape. Rounded in style with a good warm finish.
NEW WORLD
White
30. Growers Gate Chardonnay 2018 Australia £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
This wine has attractive stone-fruit and citrus aromas. Minimal use of French Oak allows the fresh, ripe fruit flavours to be the wine’s outstanding feature.
39. Waddling Duck Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2019 New Zealand £25.90
Youthful and very approachable with a nose of intense, fresh gooseberry fruit. The palate is dry and full of white peach and passion fruit flavour.
40. Inkosi Chenin Blanc 2020 South Africa £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Off-dry, bursting with citrus and pineapple aromas. Well balanced and refreshing clean finish.
Rose
38. Charlie Zin – White Zinfandel 2018 California £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Fruity and fresh with a very pleasant mouth feel. A gorgeous rosé laden by red fruit and hints of delicate spices. Rich in flavour with an elegant and harmonious after taste.
Red
31. Growers Gate Shiraz 2019 Australia £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Deep red in colour with a purple hue, this Shiraz combines vibrant blackberry and liquorice aromas with ripe berry flavours and soft tannins, producing a wine with richness and complexity.
32. The Landings Shiraz Cabernet 2019 Australia £30.00
Aromas of fresh, lifted mint and blackcurrant combine with ripe, dark berry flavours and a soft acidity to produce a wine with a rich, persistent finish.
37. La Grupa Malbec Mendoza 2020 Argentina £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
An up – front ripe red fruit nose with sweet spice hints, that lead into a voluminous structure of cherries and plum, followed by a warming pleasant finish.
36. Via Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2020 Chile £22.50
A deep-coloured, rich blackcurrant flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has a long finish with a hint of mint.
35. Central Monte Merlot 2019 Chile £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
A beautiful bouquet of black cherries and red summer fruits. Soft tannins on the palate make for a very smooth and balanced wine.
41. Cramele Recas Pinot Noir 2019 Romania £21.00
175ml £5.25 /250ml £7.50
Complex aromas of black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Medium bodied with dried fruit notes that combine with fresh red berries and sweet spice on the palate. (VE)
HALF BOTTLES
44. Pinot Noir Bourgogne Louis Latour 2018 Burgundy £15.50
A bright ruby colour with revealing aromas of cassis and raspberries evolving in to a fresh and fruity palate of rounded cherry.
45. Chateau Argadens Bordeaux Superior 2018 Bordeaux £13.00
A beautiful garnet hue and a rich, opulent nose lead in to a palate of concentrated black- berried fruit with subtle undertones of oak.
46. Chablis Jean Marc Brocard 2019 Burgundy £16.50
Lemons and limes with white peach and yellow fruit lead in to a round and greedy palate with a sublime and cleansing minerality.
47. Sancerre Domaine de Le Perriere Saget 2018 Loire £22.50
Bright appearance and well-balanced flavours of white flowers, peach and acacia with an underlying streak of cleansing minerality from well-established vineyards.
Champagne Half Bottles
48. Charles Vercy Cuvee de Reserve N/V £28.50
An excellent NV Champagne, well-structured and fresh with a rich apricot and honey flavour. Weighty and generous with complex and toasty aromas
49. Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial N/V £32.50
Still the best selling Non-Vintage Champagne in the UK, this classic blend boasts notes of green apple and citrus fruits. (VE)
DESSERT WINE
42. Sauternes Dulong 50CL 2018 Bordeaux £23.75
Gorgeous sunset yellow in colour with an addition of 5% Muscadelle adding an extra level of rounded sweetness on top of citrus, honey and white flower nuances.
43. Essensia Orange Muscat 37.5CL 2018 California £29.50
Made from 100 per cent Orange Muscat, this wine has an aroma reminiscent of orange blossom and apricot, a clean acidity and a lingering refreshing finish.
125ml available on request
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