RSJ Wine Offer August/ September 2017

RSJ Wine Offer August/September 2017
A selection of wines ideal for drinking this year

Please feel free to make your own selection in a mixed case 

Jérôme Billard, Domaine de la Noblaie

White wines

2016 Touraine Sauvignon L'Enclos Domaine Roussely  £9.35
Vincent Roussely 

Attractive Sauvignon with good length and lovely pure fruit

2015 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie Clos du Verger  £9.50

Pierre Luneau Papin 

Fresh zingy Muscadet with good weight from much vaunted producer

2016 Vouvray Sec Domaine Champalou    £12.50

Didier, Catherine and Céline Champalou

Wonderful Chenin Blanc – lovely fruit and balance 

2016 Sancerre Les Pierris   £13.50

Roger Champault et fils
Classic Sancerre with lovely concentration and balance

2016 Pouilly-Fumé Domaine Treuillet   £13.75

Sébastien Treuillet

Superb ripe Pouilly with lovely minerality

2014 Savennières Le Grand Beaupréau   £18.50
Vincent, Catherine and Emmanuel Ogereau

Evocative of fresh quince with lovely minerality 

from this tiny exclusive vineyard site 

Sparkling wines
We have been listing the Neau family's wonderful Crémants 

for over 20 years and they continue to have a huge following.

Crémant de Loire, Domaine de Nerleux        £11.75
70% Chenin Blanc and 30% Chardonnay

Crémant Rosé, Domaine de Nerleux             £11.75

85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Chenin Blanc

Red wines 

2015 Saumur Rouge, Domaine Haut de Sanziers   £8.95

Dominique Tessier
Lovely ripe fruit with good structure and length

2016 Saumur Champigny, Domaine de Nerleux  £9.95

Amélie and Régis Neau

Wonderful quaffing Champigny – delicious when lightly 

chilled and great with barbecues

2015 Le Temps des Cérises, Domaine de la Noblaie   £10.50

Jérôme Billard

Delicious ripe rounded fruit with good length. Organic estate.

2014 Anjou Cabernet Sauvignon   £11.30

Frédéric Mabileau

Organic. Soft ripe fruit with lovely concentration.  

2015 Touraine Chenonceaux  £11.95
Vincent Roussely
Superb handpicked Côt (Malbec) and Cabernet Franc. Organic

2015 St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Les Rouillères  £12.50
Frédéric Mabileau
Wonderful ripe rounded red fruits with good length and long finish. Organic 

2014 St Nicolas de Bourgueil Eclipse £24.95
Frédéric Mabileau
We have been fortunate to obtain a small parcel of this superb wine only made in the best vintages. Aged for 18 months in oak from over 50-year-old vines in Frédéric's best vineyard site. Wonderful concentration.

We have also put together a selection of mixed cases as follows:

The Eastern Loire case  £162.50Laurent and Claude Champault took over the family domaine from from their father, Roger, some years ago. Based in Champtin in the commune of Crézancy-en-Sancerre, they are making wonderful wine. Their good friend, Sébastien Treuillet, makes delicious minerally Pouilly-Fumé at his small property a few miles away on the other side of the Loire River.
 

4 bts 2016 Sancerre Blanc Champault 

4 bts 2015 Sancerre Rouge Champault
4 bts 2016 Pouilly-Fumé Domaine Treuillet

The Bourgueil Case £171.00
A selection of outstanding Bourgueils from three of the leading growers in the appellation:

3 bts 2014 Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes, Lamé Delisle Boucard

3 bts 2011 Bourgueil Cuvée Prestige, Lamé Delisle Boucard

3 bts 2014 Bourgueil Racines Frédéric Mabileau

3 bts 2014 Bourgueil Le Grand Clos Yannick Amirault

Chinon Pierre de Tuf, Domaine de la Noblaie £228.00
Jérôme Billard is an outstanding young vigneron, who works organically, and is based in Ligré in the Chinon appellation. We have put together a selection of the four best vintages of the past decade of his top cuvée – Pierre de Tuf. 

3 bts 2014 Pierre de Tuf

3 bts 2011 Pierre de Tuf 

3 bts 2010 Pierre de Tuf 

3 bts 2009 Pierre de Tuf

 
The Half-Bottle case    £84.00

2 halves 2015 Saumur Blanc Domaine de Nerleux

2 halves 2016 Sancerre Les Pierris, Roger Champault et fils

2 halves 2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Treuillet

2 halves 2015 Saumur-Champigny, Les Châtains, Domaine de Nerleux

2 halves 2015 St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Les Rouillères, Frédéric Mabileau

2 halves 2011 Bourgueil, Cuvée Prestige, Lamé Delisle Boucard  

To order please contact:

tom.king@rsj.uk.com

tomwbking@gmail

Tel: 020-7928 4554

33 Coin Street, London SE1 9NR

 

 

 

 

 

Matching Loire wines with Sticky Mango's Asian street food

Peter Lloyd

Last Monday (24th July) Peter Lloyd and Tom King held the first food and wine matching evening at Sticky Mango@RSJ. Winewise we held true to our long commitment to the Loire, while Peter's food was typically brilliant. (Jim reports*)

It proved to be a fascinating experiment seeing how well the food and wine would knock along together. 

 Irish Rock Oyster
Coconut & Lime Granita, Chilli Tapioca Pearls
2015 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie 

Le Verger Pierre Luneau-Papin

Although Muscadet is famous for being an ideal match with seafood this was the evening's least successful match. The oyster was fat, delicious with an attractive sweetness, while this particular Muscadet had good freshness but without the weight and concentration to stand up to the oyster. Another richer Muscadet from the Luneau-Papin stable or an older Muscadet with more evolved flavours would, I suspect, have been a more successful match. 

Moving away from the Loire and France it would be worth trying an Alvarinho, Vinho Verde from Anselmo Mendes. 

 Soft shelled crab

with the fried steam buns

Tempura Soft Shell Crab 

Singapore Chilli Sauce, Fried Steam Buns  2016 Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Treuillet

Sébastien Treuillet

In contrast to the Muscadet, the 2016 Pouilly Fumé from Sébastien Treuillet was a brilliant match with the delicious soft shelled crab. The Pouilly Fumé had enough weight to match the tastily spicy flavours of the crab. 

 JG's Black Pepper Shrimp

Sun-dried Pineapple, Jicama & Pea Shoots

2016 Saumur Blanc, Domaine de Nerleux

Amélie Neau  

2015 Saumur-Champigny 

Domaine de Nerleux, Amélie Neau

  

It was interesting to find that the red – Saumur-Champigny – proved to be a better match with the spicy shrimp than the Saumur Blanc, which was rather overwhelmed. However, the Saumur Blanc proved to be good with the next dish – the chicken.

 Mamak BBQ Corn Fed Chicken

Charred Long Bean, Pickled Red Onion Salad

with Jasmine Rice2015 Chinon Domaine de la Noblaie

Jérôme Billard 

 
 

I thought the 2015 Chinon was too tannic to be a good match with the chicken. Perhaps another year or two in bottle would be beneficial for this match. Perhaps a 2014 or 2012 or perhaps an earlier vintage might be a better match. 

The Sticky Mango:

Sweet Sticky Rice, Coconunt & Vanilla, 

Whipped Condensed Milk, Mango

– Peter's signature dessert 

Pandan Macaron 

Kaya Jam, Caramel & Soy Sauce Ice Cream2014 Coteaux du Layon Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay
Vincent and Emmanuel Ogereau

I was surprised that the Coteaux du Layon stood up as well as it did to The Sticky Mango, which is nowhere near as sweet as the description suggests. The Layon was, however, completely overpowered by the very sweet Macaron, which perhaps needs something like a Muscat de Rivesaltes or a Muscat from Spain or Portugal. 

Sticky Mango

33 Coin Street
London SE1 9NR
Tel: 020-7803 9733
E Mail: info@stickymango.co.uk

Latest menu here.  

* I have been a consultant to the RSJ Restaurant (now Sticky Mango@RSJ) for over 30 years. However, on this occasion I paid in full (£49) to be part of this food and wine matching evening.  

 

   

 

Our 2015 Christmas Wine Offer – plenty of Loire treats!

Ripe Cabernet Franc 

The following wines are a special selection from the extensive RSJ Wine list and are offered at a discounted rate until the end of the year. We have already put together a number of ‘mixed cases’ but please feel free to mix your own cases if you prefer. Discounted prices are shown in bold red.

To order:  Tel 020-7928 4554    e-mail tom.king@rsj.uk.com

RSJ, 33 Coin Street , London SE1 9NR

Tom King 

A Box for Christmas Day £57.00           
1 Bottle Crémant de Loire Brut, Domaine de Nerleux              

Delicious dry sparkling wine made in the traditional method. 

From 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay.

2 Bottles  2014 Touraine Sauvignon, ‘Le Clos’

Stunning organic Sauvignon from top young vigneron – Vincent Roussely.

2 Bottles  2014  Chinon, Domaine de la Noblaie

Lovely ripe and fruity with an excellent balance and flavour.

1 Bottle Cockburn’s Fine Ruby Port

Ripe well structured port from this famous house.

The Prestige case [6 bottles] £90.00

[A stunning collection of our vignerons top wines]

1 Bottle  2005 Le L’d’Or Muscadet, Vieilles Vignes, Pierre and Pierre-Marie Luneau                                     

1 Bottle  2013  Savennières, Clos Le Grand Beaupréau, Vincent & Emmanuel Ogereau

1 Bottle  2011 ‘Evanescence’ Anjou Villages  Yves Guégniard

1 Bottle  2014 ‘La Croix de Mission’ Anjou Villages Brissac Jean-Yves and Jean-Hubert Lebreton                                 

1 Bottle  2012 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’ Jérôme Billard

1 Bottle 2011 Coteaux du Layon ‘Clos de la Soucherie’ [50cl] Claude Papin

The Sauvignon Selection  £123.00

3 Bottles  2014 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Le Clos’ Vincent Roussely

3 Bottles  2014 Sauvignon, Domaine de Bablut, Christophe Daviau

2 bottles 2014 Quincy , Domaine des Ballandors, Jean Tatin & Chantal Wilk

2 Bottles  2014 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Champault

2 Bottles  2014 Pouilly Fume, Domaine Treuillet, Sébastien Treuillet

 

                        Jérôme Billard, Domaine de la Noblaie

The Chinon Selection – Domaine de la Noblaie £150.00                      

We have been fortunate to acquire from Jérôme Billard, the proprietor of the outstanding Domaine de la Noblaie, a very limited number of bottles of some older vintages and we are offering these in a mixed case as follows:

                                6 Bottles 2014 Chinon Domaine de la Noblaie

                                3 Bottle 2014  Chinon Blanc          

                                1 Bottle 2005 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’

                                1 Bottle 2005 Chinon ‘Les Blancs Manteaux’

                                1 Bottle 2009 Chinon  Chiens-Chiens

Diary date: we are delighted that Jérome will be presenting his wines in the restaurant over a dinner-tasting on Wednesday 20th January 2016. Details to follow shortly.

The Plantagenet Selection – wonderful wines from the region of our former Kings   £135.00

A selection of 3 whites and 3 reds from some of the best vignerons in the Anjou region

                       

                                2 bottles 2014 Sauvignon Domaine de Bablut

                                2 bottles 2014 Chateau de la Roulerie Chenin Blanc

                                2 bottles 2013 Savennieres Clos de Coulaine

                                2 bottles 2014 Chateau de la Roulerie ‘Les Merances’

                                2 bottles 2014 ‘La Cerisaie’ Domaine de la Bergerie

                                2 bottles 2014 ‘La Croix de Mission’Domaine des Rochelles

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Crémant de Loire Brut, Domaine de Nerleux                           £11.95        £10.95

Crémant de Loire Rose, Domaine de Nerleux                           £11.95         £10.95

Vouvray Brut, Domaine Champalou                                          £13.50         £12.75

Champagne J.P. Robert Brut                                                     £24.50           £22.50

Red Wine

2014 Saumur Rouge, Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers                £8.95        £8.30

A ripe & fruityCabernet Franc from Dominique Tessier,

this wine has an elegance and good balance

2014  La Cerisaie, Domaine de la Bergerie                                    £9.50        £8.80

Yves Guégniard’s delicious 2014 is made from predominantly

Cabernet Franc with about 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is ripe

 and full with an excellent balance and an attractive nose of black fruits..

2014 Saumur Champigny Domaine de Nerleux                           £9.95        £9.20

Amelié & Régis Neau have made a delicious Champigny this year, full of ripe fruit and charm.

2013 Gamay Château Pierre-Bise                                                    £9.95      £9.20

Ripe full Gamay  with plenty of concentration, Claude Papin’s latest vintage is terrific value.

2014 Chinon, Domaine de la Noblaie                                            £10.15        £9.40

Jérôme Billard’s lovely elegant Chinon has lovely ripe fruit – it has a glorious nose of violets and a lovely balance. Made organically.

2014 Anjou Villages ‘ Breton’ Domaine des Rochelles                 £11.95         £11.05

Jean-Yves Lebreton & his son Jean Hubert make terrific red wines and the 2014 is full of ripe fruit with excellent concentration and a really good length.

2014 Sancerre Rouge ‘Les Pierris’                                                   £13.25         £12.25

Delicious Pinot Noir from the Champault brothers with good balance and drinking really well.

2012 Chinon ‘Pierre de Tuf’ Domaine de la Noblaie                     £14.75          £13.75 

Jerome Billard’s top cuvée  is made from old vines first planted before the Second World War. Aged in oak for 12 months. It has a richness and concentration with a very good length.

                              

Sweet Wines

The wonderful sweet wines from the Layon are beautifully balanced and go extremely well with blue cheese, Foie Gras and various fruit desserts – why not treat yourself to a bottle or two this Christmas?

                                                                                                                       

2014 Coteaux du Layon St Lambert, Domaine Ogereau                 £13.95           £12.95

2011 Coteaux du Layon ‘Clos de la Soucherie’ Claude Papin [50cl]  £18.25       £16.85

2011 Quarts de Chaume, Domaine de la Bergerie [50cl]                £32.95             £29.95

Lovely vintage from the Loire's only Grand Cru vineyard

Dry White                                                                        

                                                                                                                                  

2014 Saumur Blanc, Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers                       £8.95             £8.30

Dominique Tessier’s excellent ripe Chenin Blanc has a good length and is most appealing.

                                                                                                                               

2014 Touraine Sauvignon, ‘Le Clos’ Vincent Roussely                     £8.95             £8.30

Organically grown from low yields, this stunning ripe Sauvignon has much more concentration than most from this appellation.

2014 Sauvignon, Domaine de Bablut  Christophe Daviau                  £9.95         £9.20

Christophe’s organically grown sauvignon is classy, elegant and beautifully balanced.

2014 Muscadet Sur Lie, ‘Le Clos des Allées                                           £11.20        £10.50

The Luneau family’s ever popular  wine from this special site is made from old vines and has a wonderful minerality with real ripeness and excellent balance.

2014 Chinon Blanc, Domaine de la Noblaie                                     £11.95           £11.05

Jérôme Billard’s organic white Chinon made from Chenin Blanc has a beautiful floral nose and a lovely minerality.

2014 Château de la Roulerie, Chenin Blanc                                     £12.25              £11.35

Philippe Germain’s lovely Chenin Blanc has a delightful floral nose and a wonderful concentration and complexity.

2014 Vouvray Sec, Domaine Champalou                                          £12.50               £11.75     

Didier Champalou’s delicious dry Vouvray has lovely ripe fruit and great length.

2014 Quincy , Domaine des Ballandors                                            £12.50                £11.75

Jean Tatin’s gold medal winning Sauvignon from this fashionable district in the Cher Valley, close to the cathedral city of Bourges, is lively, ripe and has a great elegance.

2014 Sancerre ‘Les Pierris’ Domaine Champault                           £12.95               £11.95

This classic Sancerre from the Champault brothers has a lovely blackcurrant nose, ripe Sauvignon flavours and is beautifully balanced.

2014 Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Treuillet                                                £13.25            £12.25

Classic Pouilly Fumé from impressive young grower, Sébastien Treuillet – lovely ripe flinty Sauvignon with great character.

2013 Savennières, Clos de Coulaine                                                    £13.25              £12.25

Claude Papin’s superb Savennières from this renowned vineyard has wonderful honeyed fruit and an excellent balance along with a lovely minerality.

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RSJ April/May Wine Offer

Picking in Clos Le Grand Beaupréau  

RSJ Spring Wine Offer
April/May 2015 
The following wines are ideal for barbecues, picnics or alfresco dining
 [Please feel free to mix cases] 

White:                                                    List price       Offer price 

2014 Touraine Sauvignon ‘Le Clos’              £8.95              £8.30 

Vincent Roussely 
Fresh ripe organically produced Sauvignon from exciting young vigneron

2014 Saumur Blanc, Domaine de Nerleux   £9.35               £8.65 
Amélie & Regis Neau 
Crisp fresh attractive Chenin Blanc with lovely balance 

2014 Quincy , Domaine des Ballandors       £12.50            £11.50 

Jean Tatin & Chantal Wilk 
Wonderful elegant classy Sauvignon from the ever popular Tatin family  

2014 Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Treuillet         £12.95            £11.95 

Sébastien Treuillet 
Attractive ripe ‘gun flint’ Sauvignon with excellent balance and minerality 

2011 Savennières , Clos Le Grand Beaupréau £16.25      £15.05 

Yves and Anne Guégniard 
Small vineyard – wonderful rich honeyed Chenin with great length & complexity. 

Rosé: 

2014 Rosé de Loire, Domaine Passavant         £9.75      £8.95 

Olivier Lecomte & François David 
From a biodynamic vineyard, this attractive fresh dry Rosé. Has a lovely floral nose and nice length. 

Sparkling: 

Crémant de Loire, Domaine de Nerleux        £11.95     £10.95 
Amélie & Régis Neau 
Our long time favourite dry sparkler from the Neaus. 70% Chenin Blanc & 30% Chardonnay 

Red: 

2013  Touraine Gamay ‘Canaille’                    £8.95       £8.30
Vincent Roussely 
Organically made, fresh zingy fruit. Great quaffing wine

2012 Anjou Rouge, Domaine Ogereau         £9.75          £8.75 

Vincent and Emmanuel Ogereau 
Attractive ripe fruity Cabernet Franc with good length. 

2014 Saumur Champigny, Domaine de Nerleux  9.95    £8.95 

Amélie & Régis Neau 
Lively ripe Cabernet Franc fruit – lovely summer drinking. 

2013 Reuilly Rouge,’                                     £11.75        £10.75 
Les Desmoiselles Tatin 
Fresh attractive spicy Pinot Noir partially aged in large oak barrels 

2011 Chinon, Les Chiens-Chiens’                     £11.85      £10.85 

Jérôme Billard 
Very attractive ripe Chinon with really good concentration from rising star of the appellation. 

To order please contact: tom.king@rsj.uk.com

RSJ Restaurant 

33 Coin Street 

London SE1 9NR 

Tel: 020 7928 4554

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