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Rathsallagh House
Hotel and Golf Club
Dunlavin
Co Wicklow (West)
Ireland
Tel: +353 45 403112
Fax: +353 45 403343
 

                                                                                         HOUSE WINE
WHITE WINE

 

169.Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine de la Ferrandiere, France, 2008                                             €25.00

         Half Carafe    €17.00                            Glass   €6.25

This Sauvignon Blanc seamlessly combines lush, mouth-filling fruit with refreshing acidity. The aromas highlight bright citrus notes of lemon zest, grapefruit and lime, underscored by subtle hints of pear and dried apricot.

 

145. Chardonnay, Kari Bay Wines, South Australia, 2006                                               €25.00

         Half Carafe    €17.00                            Glass   €6.25

Lots of ripe tropical and Mediterranean fruit including mango,pineapple and apricots.

 ROSE WINE

 

283. J. Mourat Pere et Fils, Collection Rose, Vendee, Loire Valley, France, 2007                  €27.00

            Half Carafe €18,50                            Glass   €6.85

An elegant, dry rose displaying cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruits in an attractive style

 RED WINE

 21. Shiraz-Cabernet, Rolleston Vale, South Eastern Australia, 2006                                   €25.00

        Half Carafe    €17.00                             Glass   €6.25

Ripe cherry, raspberry and plum fruits in a forward, easy drinking 'down under' style.

 

277. Signature Merlot, Daniel Bessiere, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France 2007                    €25.00

        Half Carafe    €17.00                             Glass   €6.25

Ripe, elegant red and black fruits in a soft, approachable style typical of the grape.

  

                                                Half bottles

 

 

WHITE Wine

 

101. Sancerre, A.C., Domaine Joseph Balland Chapuis, 2006 (Loire)                                     €17.50

Citrus and gooseberry fruits with a strong mineral backbone.

 

173. Macon Lugny ‘Les Charmes’, Burgundy, 2007 (France)                                               €18.50

Lovely, fresh Mediterranean fruit character in a medium, unoaked style

 

164. Molin, Lugana Superiore, Azienda Agricola Provenza, 2006 (Italy)                             €18.50

A medium to full bodied white from Northern Italy with an apricot and red apple

 character and a nutty finish.

 

157. Finca La Linda Chardonnay, 2007 (Argentinia)

If you are not a fan of heavily oaked chardonnays, then this might change your mind. It has a light fresh herbally taste with peach and apricot overtones

 

111. Chablis Domaine Gilbert, 2006 (Burgundy)

A lovely example of the classic and minerally white Burgundy displaying Apple, Pear

And Citrus flavours.

 

RED WINE

 213. Fleurie, Domaine du Point du Jour, Burgundy, 2005 (France)                                      €16.00

A charming wine full of fruit jumping out of the glass.

 

214. Chianti Classico, Castello di Querceto, 2006 (Italy)                                               €17.00

A soft dry red aged in oak casks.

 

279. Negresco, Garda, Azienda Agricola Provenza 2006 (Italy)                                             €19.00

A distinctive, full bodied red with damson and liquorices flavors and a characterful

earthy finish.

 

f you do not see the half bottle you would like here, choose a full bottle from our wines under €35.00 list,

 

                                                                       Drink half of it and pay half price


                                    Recomended White Wines €35 and under

 France

 

107. Sancerre, Domain Masson-Blondelet, 2008                                                                       €35.00    

A classic, aromatic Sancerre with excellent mineral and pink grapefruit character    

      

146. Chablis, Domain Denis Pommier, 2006                                                                              €34.00

A round and attractive Chablis full of mineral and ripe Mediterranean flavour.

 

170. Macon Lugny ‘Les Charmes’, Burgundy, 2007                                                                 €28.00

Lovely, fresh Mediterranean fruit character in a medium, unoaked style

 

138. Gewürztraminer, Gustave Lorentz, Alsace, 2006                                                              €27.00

Soft, ripe, Mediterranean fruits intermingled with a dimension of typical exotic

Character associated with this famous grape

 

137. Riesling,Gustave Lorentz, Alsace,2007                                                                               €26.50

This wine has a subtle, flora character overlaid with apple and citrus fruits in a

fresh appealing style

 

172. Pinot Grigio, C.V. Turckheim, Alsace, 2006                                                                        €28.00

Rich, honeyed and perfumed wine with a goog weight of ripe, exotic fruits

 

Italy

 

139. Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, 2008                                                                    €28.50

Clean zesty and refreshing unoaked wine from the North of Italy. Light to medium

body wine reminiscent of white peach apple and citrus fruits.

 

163. Molin, Lugana Superiore, Azienda Agricola Provenza, 2007                                           €30.00

A medium to full bodied white from Northern Italy with an apricot and red apple

character and a nutty finish.

 

Portugal

 

150. Redoma Nieport, Douro Valley, Portugal, 2006                                                                 €32.00

A top quality modern Portuguese with excellent citrus, melon and white peach flavors,

A mineral finish and creamy oak

 

California

 

 

158. Chardonnay, Merryvale Starmont, Napa Valley, 2006                                                     €32.00

Ripe Mediterranean and tropical fruit flavours with gentle creamy oak, underpinned by

a ‘french-style’ minerality

 Australia

 

106. Viognier Pinot Gris, Heartland, Langhorne Creek, 2006                                                €29.00

A very unusual combination of these two grapes combine to produce a richly, fruity

Wine displaying Mediterranean and Tropical character with a gentle overlaying of

fruit spice

 

143. Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Madfish, Western Australia 2007                                         €30.00

A refreshing and classy wine with a range of fruits; from Mediterranean to exotic

in style including red apple, peach, melon, star fruit and papaya. Very easy to drink

and no heavy oak flavours.

 

 

New Zealand

 

168. Sauvignon Blanc, Cable Bay Vineyard, 2007                                                                       €30.00

A vibrant wine with a mix of gooseberry, pineapple and kiwi fruits

 

 

South Africa

 

 

171. Fantail Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, 2007                                              €27.00

Soft and round wine with lots of fresh fruit salad flavors

 

  Recomended Red Wines 35.00 or under

 

France

                  

201. Fleurie, Domaine du Point du Jour, 2007                                                                          €29.00

A charming wine full of fruit jumping out of the glass!

 

294. Chateau Bellvue La Fotet, Fonton, 2005                                                                           €28.00

Elegant perfumed medium bodied red exhibiting red fruits with hints of anise and earth

 

295. Chateau la Tour de By, Medoc, Bordeaux, 2001                                                              €35.00

Traditional, red Bordeaux showing dark berried fruits, chocolate and balanced with

ripe tannins

 

Italy

 

202. Chianti Classico, Castello di Querceto, 2006                                                                       €31.00

A soft dry red aged in oak casks with a soft character.

 

278. Negresco, Garda, Azienda Agricola Provenza 2006                                                         €34.00

A distinctive, full bodied red with damson and liquorices flavors and a characterful

earthy finish.

 

Spain

 

293. Rioja Crianza, El Coto, 2005                                                                                               €28.00

Classy, characterful Rioja from one of the region’s best producers. Lots of ripe, red fruits in a well-balanced, easy to enjoy style.

 

Australia

 

282. Sticks Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Victoria, 2005                                                  €27.00

Intense dark berry fruit in a cool, elegant style typical of the Yarra Valley to the north

of Melbourne.

 

Chile

 

225. Merlot, Vino Casablanca, 2007                                                                                              €26.00

Rich and very attractive plum fruit overlaid with hints of cake spice

 

General Wine List

                                                 WHITE WINE

France /Burgundy

 

166. Meursault Premier Cru ‘La Piece Souse Le Bois,Domain Sylvain Langoureau, 2006    €68.50

Classic, full, powerful and complex wine exhibiting nuances of apricot, white

fruits and mineral

 

 

Australia     

                        

151. Knappstein Three, Clare Valley, 2007                                                                                 €39.00

An imaginative blend of the three grapes Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris

producing a wine with lots of rich, exotic, tropical fruit flavours

 

 

120. Chardonnay Prelude, Margaret River, Leeuwin Estate, 2002                                           €41.00

A superb Estate in the cooler, more elegant and fashionable Margaret River district

in Western Australia. The Prelude Chardonnay is a superb, balanced wine and great

value given the quality. It combines crisp lemon and lime and apple-blossom flavour

with a complex nutty character.

  

General Wine List

 

 

                                                              RED WINE

 

 

France/Bordeaux

 

285. Les Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac (MAGNUM BOTTEL), 2003                             €140.00

"2003 was a heat wave vintage which proved challenging for winemakers. In Bordeaux

the most successful villages were St Estèphe and Pauillac. Les Tourelles de Longueville

has a higher than usual percentage of Merlot and is very forward, exhibiting juicy,

plumy fruit, soft tannins and considerable length on the finish. Second wines of top châteaux

like this have come on in leaps and bounds and represent excellent value as sources of

affordable good Claret.

 

261. Saint Emilion Grand Cru Château du Parc, 2001                                                               €50.00

This is an elegant yet rich wine with a lovely mouth feel, exhibiting a classic complexity

of flavour in a good vintage

 

327. Château D’Angludet, Margaux, Haut Médoc , 2000                                                           €65.00

This property is recognized as one which outperforms its classification and constantly

 produces cru classe quality wine. It’s under the same ownership as Chateau Palmer and

 has the typical elegance, class and breeding for which the Margaux appellation is renown.

 2000 is a superb vintage in Bordeaux.

       

 

France/Provonce

 

287. Chateau Vigelaure, Cotaux D’Aix en Provence, 1999                                                        €45.00

A lovely and very well structured and elegant wine, with loots of spicy fruit flavors

California

 

258. Syrah, Central Coast, California, Qupe Winery, 2005                                                        €39.00

Rich, intense raspberry and sweet , ripe plum flavour with lots of Californian

Character

 

 

 

New Zealand

 

251. Pinot Noir, Cable Bay Vineyard, Marlborough, 2005                                                        €42.00     

Partly-owned by Irishman, Tony Ryan, this wine is a prime example of how the

Pinot Noir grape can excel in New Zealand. Displaying a character of black cherry,

soft plus and a gentle, supporting Spice, the wine maintains an aristocratic demeanor

throughout

 

Spain

 

229. Priorato, Les Terrasses, Alvaro Palacios, 2005                                                                    €47.50

Priorato is the cult region of Spain and in this example, has produced a wine, which

combines traits of plain chocolate and blackcurrant fruit with a creamy, nutty finish!

 

      

Portugal

 

296. Pegos Claros, Castelao, Palmela 2004                                                                                 €39.00

Black cherries, some good fruit and also, fittingly some Port-like flavors, all followed by a long, lingering finish.

 

DESSERT WINE

 

134. Muscat de Beaumes de Venises, M. Chapoutier, 2006 (Half bottle)                   €25.00                                

A rich and exotic dessert wine with an extraordinary perfume.                                     Glass    €7.50

 

160. Saussignac 2001, Chateau Court les Muts                                                                         €30.00

A beautiful dessert wine. Very Sauterness like character, with honey, preserved          Glass     €9.50

apricots ,pineapple and mangos overlaid with glorious botrytis give a wide range of complex

 flavors here

 

130. ‘Iniskillin’ Canadian Ice Wine, 2005                                                                                €105.00

Recognized as one of the world’s finest specialty wines. The grapes are naturally frozen on the vine and picked when the temperature drops below -10C. The nobility of this vintage shines with an alluring assortment of fresh nectarine, papaya, litchi, tangerine and orange blossoms. These exquisite fruit flavors, combined with invigorating acidity offer multilayer of balanced pleasure.

 

312. Château d’Yquem, 1989, Sauternes,                                                                                €350.00

 Grand Premier Cru Classé en 1855

In 1855, when the great sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac were classified, d’Yquem was placed in a category of its own as the sole Premier Grand Cru, as distinct from the Premier Crus. Its unique position has remained un-assailed ever since. This is not only the greatest Sauternes; it is also the supreme dessert wine in the World.

 

 

After Dinner Cocktails

 

 

Indulgence                                                                                                                                 €11.00

Bailey’s, Frangelico, double crème, combined with a hint of cinnamon,               

Simply a Indulgence!                 

 

Strawberry Field                                                                                                                      €11.00

Smirnoff Vodka, Butterscotch liquor, fresh strawberry puree, double crème

Let the summer in your heart!

 

The Irish Rusty Nail                                                                                                                €11.00

Irish Mist combined with Canadian Club and a twist of lemon

Taste the great classic, the Irish way!

 

Rathsallagh Sidecar                                                                                                                €11.00 Hennessey Cognac, Dom Benedictine, fresh lemon juice, dash of orange juice

Just Tasty!

           Wines from the laying down Cellar

 

 

 France

 

303. Mas de Daumas Gassac, Moulin de Gassac 1998                                                   €45.00

         Languedoc-Roussillion, Vin de Pays de I’Herault

 

302. Chateau de Beaucastel, 1998                                                                                     €75.00

        Chateauneuf Du Pape, Southern Rhone

 

 

Burgundy

 

317. Domain Arlaud, Grand Cru, 1999                                                                             €95.00

         Charmes Chambertin, Cote de Nuits

 

339. Domain Arlaud, Grand Cru, 2000                                                                            €145.00

        Charmes Chambertin, Cote de Nuits

 

342. Domaine Arlaud, Grand Cru 1999                                                                           €185.00

        Cote de Nuits, Clos de la Roche

 

325. Domain Denis Mortet, 1999                                                                                        €75.00

       Gevrey Chambertin, Cote de Nuits

 

324. Domaine Robert Chevillon Les Pruliers, 1999                                                          €95.00

        Nuits St. Georges ,Cote de Nuits

 

329. Domaine Jean Grivot, Grand Cru 2000                                                                    €105.00

        Cote de Nuits, Clos de Vougeot

                                        

335. Louis Jadot, Grand Cru 2001                                                                                     €130.00

        Chambertin-Clos de Beze, Cote de Nuits

 

336. Louis Jadot, Grand Cru, 2000                                                                                    €125.00

        Bonnes Mares, Cote de Nuits

      

 

Bordeaux

 

 

315 Chateau Leoville Barton,Cru Classe 1996                                                                 €165.00

        Saint-Julien, Medoc

 

334. Chateau Gruaund-Larose, 1996                                                                                €145.00

        Saint-Julien, Medoc

 

322. Chateau Haut Brion, 1996                                                                                          €300.00

        Pessac-Leognan, Graves

 

338. Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion, 2000                                                                          €110.00

         Pessac-Leognan, Graves

 

326. Chateau Lascombes, Grand Cru Class 2000                                                            €110.00

         Margaux, Haut Medoc

 

323. Chateau Sociando Mallet, 1996                                                                                 €95.00

         Haut-Medoc

 

318. Chateau Clerc Milon, 1996                                                                                         €85.00

         Pauillac, Medoc

 

331. Chateau Lafit Rothschild, 1996                                                                                 €750.00

        Paulillac, Medoc

 

308. Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, 1994,                                                                           €240.00

        Pauillac, Medoc

 

333. Chateau Lynch Bages, 2002                                                                                       €135.00

          Pauillac, Medoc

 

341. Chateau Lynch Bages, 2003,                                                                                      €145.00

         Pauillac, Medoc

 

321. Chateau Lynch Bages,1996                                                                                       €175.00

         Pauillac, Medoc

     Champagne

 127. Henri Goutorbe N.V.                                                                                                             €75.00

 126. Henri Goutorbe N.V. (Half Bottle)                                                                                      €40.00

 140. Billecart Salmon Rose N.V.                                                                                                  €95.00

 132. Louise Roederer, Cristal Brut 2000               SPECIAL OFFER!!                                   €335.00

Subject to availability we will offer you a room this evening free of charge on purchase

of a bottle of Louise Roederer Cristal Champagne!! This offer is strictly subject to  Terms and Conditions
 which are available from service staff

 155. Dom Perignon 2000                                                                                                               €195.00

The original prestige cuvee, named after the wine world's most famous

Teetotaler has a style of pure elegance coupled with a range of classic

flavors such as brioche and ripe Mediterranean fruits.

 

 

 

                                                           Sparkling Wine

 

 

133. Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, ‘Marca Oro’, Valdo Spumante                                            €35.00

Rich, round, fruity and aromatic, this is an excellent example of Italy’s

classic sparkling wine. Which is reminiscent of wild flowers and white fruits.

 

275. Sebastian Rose, Italy                                                                                                             €37.00                       

Pleasant and amusing, fresh with a lot of fruity notes such as currant and strawberry.

Just great!

 

 

                                                        Champagne Cocktails

 

 

Bellinni                                                                                                                                          €14.00

A classic combination from fresh white peaches and Champagne! Exiting as a day in Venice.

 

Rathsallagh Sunset                                                                                                                       €14.00

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Crème de Cassis, Champagne and a hint of Lemon. The Sunset in Ireland you will never forget!

 

Mojito Royal                                                                                                                                 €14.00

Fresh mint, muddled Lime, sugar and Champagne. Try it, you will love it!

                            

 



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