la barbe restaurant

71 Bell Street. Reigate. Surrey. RH2 7AN
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Below is a full listing of our available fine wines complete with descriptions and recommendations.

Our wine selection can be purchased and collected from the restaurant, by the dozen,
at special customer rates or please call La Barbe on 01737 241966.

This website is updated on a regular basis, however information may vary by the time you visit the restaurant. To confirm menu content and prices please call the restaurant on 01737 241966.

* Highly Recommended
The recommendations are only meant as a guide.
Taste is subjective and the final choice is yours.
(Our prices are inclusive of VAT)

Bordeaux Rouges
Bottle
Glass

(1) Château Labory (C.B. 2006)
Appellation Fronsac Contrôlée (12,5%)

Made from a blend of 80% Merlot & 20%Cabernet Franc. With cloves & delicate woody aromas on the nose. Dry & balanced with silky tannins. Medium to full bodied.

Recommended with: Hare, leg of lamb, strong cheeses

£28.00

(2) Château Penin, Grande Sélection (C.B. 2006)
Appellation Bordeaux Supérieur Controlée (13%)

Supple, exuding sweet blackcurrant, bilberry and nuances of cloves all plumped up with nice oak. Made by Patrick Carteyron from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely wine, very highly regarded.

Recommended with: Lamb, Roast Duck


£34.00

(3) Château Peyredoulle Maine Criquau (C.B. 2002) 
Appellation 1ere Côtes de Blaye Controlée (12,5%)

Red made with a high proportion of Merlot grown on limestone with notes of black cherries & tobacco.  Full & voluptuous.on the palate.

Recommended with: Entrecote & Goose

£34.00

(4) Château des Annereaux (C.B. 2004)
Appellation Lalande de Pomerol Controlée (12.5%)

Made from 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc with nuances of chocolate, leather and spices with lush fruit and silky tannins.

Recommended with: Guinea Fowl & Loin of Beef

£39.00

(5) Château La Claymore (C.B. 2006)     
Appellation Lussac Saint-Emilion Controlée (13.5%)

Soft, with attractive aromas of pine that  give a mellow glow to the fruit. Wonderful length and breadth.

Recommended with: Pheasant, Veal Kidneys

£39.00

(6) Château Haut Lagrange (C.B. 2005)
Appellation Pessac-Léognan Controlée. (12,5%)    

Broad with slightly spicy nose. Full bodied with a beautiful structure and rich tannins. Soft round fruit with a touch of spice on the palate.

Recommended with: Beef Bourguignon & Calves liver


£47.00

(7) Haut-Médoc de Beychevelle (C.B. 2006)
Appellation Haut Médoc Controlée (13%)

The attractive earthy, floral, red currant, and raspberry notes are intense and complex. This wine displays elegance, finesse, and a beautiful palate and is restrained and moderately intense. Red and black fruits are prominent in both aromas and flavours.

Recommended with: Tournedos, lamb


£52.00

(8) Château Cos d’Estournel (C.B. 1988)
Appellation Saint Estéphe Controlée  2ème Grand Cru (12,5%)

The most refined St Estephe and possibly one of the best red wine of the Medoc. Eloquent bouquet, harmonious and elegant tannins.

Recommended with: Fillet steak, lamb

£185.00

(9) Château Palmer (C.B. 1988)
Appellation Margaux Controlée. 3ème Grand Cru

The most celebrated wine from this appellation. Round, warm and harmonious. Intense and complex with vanilla and mature red fruit aromas. Splendid nectar full of life. Sublime Margaux!

Recommended with: Goose, Roast Beef & Lamb
£195.00

Bordeaux Blanc
Bottle
Glass

(10) Château Lamothe Vincent (2009)
Appellation Bordeaux Controlée. (13,5%)

Sauvignon with ripe gooseberry flavours & round bouquet. Excellent dry white with a big character. Fine spicy notes & ample finish.  A good classic that will never disappoint you.

Recommended with: Chicken & Grilled Salmon


£25.00

(11) Château d’Archambeau (2008)
 Appellation Graves Controlée (13.5%)

Serious dry white, elegant and fleshy. Made from a blend of Sémillon & Sauvignon. Lively & showing quality expression with notes of honey and exotic citrus aromas.

Recommended with: Cod & Hake              


£28.00

(12) Château Doisy-Daëne Sec (2007)
Appellation Bordeaux Controlée. Mis D.Dubourdieu (12.5%)

This is 100% Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged for
10 months on the lees. Aromas of broom flowers, citronella & grapefruit, with an underlay of fine oak characters; this is exciting and vigorously flavoured white Bordeaux at its best.

Recommended with: Seafood & Brill

£55.00


Bourgognes Blanc
Bottle
Glass

(13) Bourgogne Aligoté (2008)
Appellation Aligoté Controlée. Mis Goisot (12,5%)

Dispel any memories of thin acidic Aligote with this excellent version, silky on the tongue and packed with young luscious fruit.

Recommended with:  Turkey, Mussels & Oysters.

£30.00

(14) Sauvignon de St Bris (2008)
Appellation Saint Bris Controlée (12.5%)

Fresh and thirst quenching white wine with a slightly smoky flavour. Excellent Sauvignon!

Recommended with: Cod & Lemon Sole.

£32.00

(15) Macon Fuissé, Domaine Thibert (2008) 
Appellation Macon Fuissé Controlée (13%)

Spicy nose showing hints of yellow plums and mineral carried through to the palate which has notes of white plum. Well balanced Chardonnay and elegant style.

Recommended with: Shellfish & Monkfish

£35.00

(16) Saint Véran “les Mandeliers” (2008)
Appellation Saint Véran Controlée. Mis A. Combier (12,5%)

Exquisite organic Chardonnay with a nice acidity, a lovely finesse and equilibrium. This white offers a rich aromatic palette, the sweetness of honey aromas of citrus, fir tree and resin. Certainly different!

Recommended with: Scallops & Brill              


£39.00

(17) Saint Aubin1er Cru, Dom. Larue (2008)  
Appellation Saint Aubin 1er Cru Controlée. Mis D Larue (13%)

Fruity & floral Chardonnay made from vines over 40years old. Delicate bouquet with white peach flavour on the palate. Nice acidity with good clean finish.

Recommended with: Crayfish, Chicken & Monkfish
£55.00

(18) Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (2007)
Appellation Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Controlée (13,5%)

Domaine Bachey-Legros produce a rich and powerful Chardonnay from vieilles vignes. Dry, firm, velvety and fruity with aromatic finesse.

Recommended with: Turbot, Sweetbread, Roast Veal

£95.00


Bourgogne Rouge
Bottle
Glass

(19) Bourgogne Rouge, Cuvée Garance (2008)
Appellation Bourgogne Contrôlée. Mis J&C Montanet (12%)

Small organic estate in Vézelay making pale and mineral Pinot Noir. Honest and authentic wine which reflect the distinctive character of the region.

Recommended with: Partridge & Guinea-fowl


£39.00

(20) Saint-Aubin, En l’Ebaupin (2005)
Appellation St Aubin Controlée. Mis P Miolane (13%)

Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune with a complex of fruit aromas Such as redcurrants & cherries. The wine lingers gently on the palate, The softness of the fruitness given grip & definition by the refined & delicate tannins whilst the wood notes lend depth & sensuality.

Recommended with: Salmon & chicken


£39.00

(21) Marsannay, Les Champs Salomon (2006)
Appellation Marsannay Controlée.Mis Bart (13%)

A good medium structured Pinot Noir with sweet currant, plum fruit black cherry & hints of cinnamon, ginger & candied oranges.

Recommended with: Beef & Venison


£49.00

(22) Mercurey 1er Cru, Les Combins (2007)
Appellation Mercurey 1er Cru Controlée. N & JC Theulot (13%).

The bouquet is a basket of red fruits like cherries, raspberries & redcurrants marked by a slight wooded key. The palate is showing red berries with roasted coffee notes. Solid but round & fleshy with elegant tannins. The finish is mineral.

Recommended with: Leg of lamb & Tournedos

£50.00

(23) Beaune 1er Cru, Teurons (2005)
Appellation Beaune 1er Cru Controlée. Mis A Morot (13%)

This is quintessential Beaune, black-fruit profile & impressive structure. Exceptionally balanced & drinking well with fantastic integration & complexity. Long and smooth, earthy & mineral, firm but ripe,

Recommended with: Venison and Duck.

£86.00

(24) Volnay 1er Cru Les Angles (2005) 
Appellation Volnay Controlée. Mis L Boillot (13,5%)

Forceful, fruity and totally masculine, this hearty red is intensely concentrated and mineral scented. Winemaker P Boillot is really top of his game and famed for his unmistakable velvety soft reds with impeccable structure. Pinot Noir at its best!

Recommended with: Fillet Steak & Leg of Lamb

£95.00



Beaujolais
Bottle
Glass

(25) Chiroubles (2008)
Appellation Chiroubles Controlée. (13%)

The most feminine of the Cru beaujolais. Lively and fruity red wine, with delicate floral scents as well as Blackcurrant, peach and a touch of cocoa. An excellent Gamay from an excellent producer.

Recommended with: Bleu des Causses & Calves Liver


£34.00

(26) Chénas, Cuvée Jean Michel (2007)
Appellation Chénas Controlée. (12.5%)

“Chénas is a spray of flowers in a velvet basket”. A warm, voluptuous and tender Gamay with an attractive bouquet.
A frequently encountered aroma is reminiscent of peony.

Recommended with: Pot au Feu & Rabbit Casserole.


£34.00

(27) Raisins Gaulois (2009)
Vin de pays de Gaules. Mis M. Lapierre (12,5%)

Impressive and radical Gamay wine. This wine is juicy, with berry flavours and even some spearmint on the finish. A truly Beaujolais!

Recommended with: Tuna & Chicken.


£36.00


Rhône Blanc
Bottle
Glass


Rhône Rouge
Bottle
Glass

(28) Rasteau, Les Sambiches (2006)
Appellation Rasteau Contrôlée. Mis A Brunel (14%)

Full nose showing forward style of ripe fruit with a touch of balanced oak. The palate is showing good fruit, ripe tannins & spicy good length. Superb & very fine blend of Syrah & Grenache!

Recommended with:  Chicken Casserole & Partridge

£38.00

(29) Vacqueyras “Clos Montirius” (2004)
Appellation Vacqueyras Contrôlée.(14%)

Bio-Dynamic red with a classic nose, explosive taste and very long finish. Jammy Raspberry and blueberry aromas. Earthy flavour with lots of spice, black tea, and liquorice. Superb & very fine blend of Syrah & Grenache!.

Recommended with:  Chicken Casserole & Partridge


£42.00

(30) Gigondas, Cécile Chassagne (2007)
Appellation Gigondas Controlée (13,5%)

Powerful and well balanced red wine dominated by scents of spices. Made mainly with Grenache and a small amount of Cinsaut and Syrah.

Recommended with:  Veal Kidneys & Saddle of Lamb.


£49.00


Sud de la France
Bottle
Glass

(31) Réserve de Gassac Blanc (2009)
Vins de Pays de l’Hérault (13%)

A lively, fruity wine made from a blend of 80% Viognier and 20% Marsanne is fresh with aromas of peach, quince and apricot, along with a trace of mineral stoniness.

Recommended with: Crab Salad & Sweetbread

£24.00

(32) Domaine de Coujan Blanc (2008)
Vin de Pays des Côteaux de Murviel (13%)

This Rolle grape is a flavoursome white wine with a lovely aromatic peach & apricot fruit. It has a smooth, mouth filling texture with dry, fresh finish complementing the soft tropical fruits on the palate.

Recommended with: Seabream & Chicken


£26.00

(33) Bandol Rosé, La Bastide Blanche (2009) 
Appellation Bandol Controlée (13,5%)

Delightful Rose, from predominantly Cinsault, with Mourvedre and Grenache blend with small red fruits aromas and hints of spices. Ample, generous, rich style with surprising fresh fruit depth.

Recommended with:  Red Mullet & Smoked salmon

£32.00

(34) Château Lauret, Pic Saint Loup (2006)
Appellation Côteaux du Languedoc Controlée (12,5%)

Syrah and Grenache blend matured in oak for a minimum of Twelve months. Vanilla, spices and red fruit aromas on the palate. Red wine of great character and elegance.

Recommended with: Coq au vin  & Lamb casserole.


£35.00

(35) Château Miraval Rouge (2005)
Appellation Côtes de Provence Controlée. (13%) 

A smooth, full-bodied wine made from Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex flavors of spices and red fruits; Generous bouquet with a well developed taste.

Recommended with: Roast Lamb & Cheese.

£43.00

Loire Blanc
Bottle
Glass

(36) Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine, Cht Carré (2009)
Appellation Muscadet Controlée.(12%)

Wonderful rich, succulent fruit nose – brimming with soft elegant flavours on the palate. Subtle and velvety with not a hint of aggression.

Recommended with:  Mussels, Scallops & Hake.

£25.00

(37) Quincy, Domaine Trotereau (2009)
Appellation Quincy Controlée (14%)Mis P. Ragon

Traditional Sauvignon with a great gooseberry fool character. Crisp and refreshing with good length, it is a strong rival to its neighbours in Sancerre. Excellent white!

Recommended with: Sole & Brill


£34.00

(38) Vouvray Demi Sec, Château Gaudrelle (2006)
Appellation Vouvray Controlée.Mis A Monmousseau (13%)

This is no ordinary Vouvray, it is really fine, delicious and most impressive.  Made from Chenin grapes characterised by aromatic suggestions of quince.  Soft elegant and very stylish white wine.

Recommended with: Pâté de Foie Gras & Veal


£34.00

(39) Ménétou Salon, Les Bornes (2007)         
Appellation Ménétou Salon Controlée. Mis A Pellé (12,5%)

Crisp, ultra fresh and elegant sauvignon blanc with fine balance. Ample gooseberry fruit disguising a fleshy backbone. Great wine! 

Recommended with: Turbot & goat cheese.


£36.00   

(40) Anjou Blanc, Domaine René Mosse (2008)
Appellation Anjou Blanc Controlée (13%)

Beautiful Chenin blanc, very fruity and vibrant, with red apple and very delicately spiced honey flavours with just a hint of fresh nuts. Slightly cidery, overall, the impression is one of incredible delicacy.

Recommended with: chicken & Veal

£44.00


Loire Rouge
Bottle
Glass

(41) Chinon, Domaine de la Colline (2007) 
Appellation Chinon Controlée.(12,5%)

Very pleasant  wines made from Cabernet Franc with aromas of wild strawberries & violets & hints of green pepper. Fruity, soft, easy to drink and charming. Try it slightly chilled!

Recommended with: Rabbit & Ham


£27.00


Alsace
Bottle
Glass

(42) Pinot Blanc Réserve (2007)
Appellation Pinot Blanc d'Alsace Controlée. Mis A Seltz (12%)

Dry white wine, delicately musky, with a fullness of body in unison with its seductive aromatic richness.

Recommended with: Asparagus, Mussels & Carp


£31.00

(43) Riesling, Princes Abbés (2006)
Appellation Riesling Contrôlée. Mis Schlumberger (12%)

Elegant Riesling with a dry character which harmonises its bouquet ofdelicate fruit with its acidic level.  Definitely underrated.

Recommended with: Shellfish, Snails & Sweetbreads


£37.00

(44) Gewürztraminer Reserve (2008)
Appellation Gewurztraminer Controlée. Mis A. Seltz (12%)

Marvellous white wine, with a sweet spiciness and very perfume.Very distinctive  with floral undertone and grapefruit aroma

Recommended with: Scallops & Leek tart


£37.00


Sparkling Wine
Bottle
Glass

(45) Crémant de Bourgogne, Simonnet-Febvre N.V.
Appellation Crémant de Bourgogne Controlée. (12%)

Crisp fruit flavours and delicate mousse. A sparkling wine of remarkable finesse & outstanding quality made from Chardonnay.


£35.00


Champagne
Bottle
Glass

(46) Charbaut Brut  (N.V)

House champagne specially selected for your pleasure (12%)

£44.00

(47) Dumenil Demi-Sec (N.V.) 

Medium dry Champagne Premier Cru made with 1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Pinot Meunier, 1/3 Pinot Noir (12%)


£50.00

(48) Charbaut, Blanc de Blancs (N.V.)

Light, elegant Champagne with full flavours made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.


£59.00

(49) Lenoble Rosé (2005)

Very fruity and fresh pink champagne to enjoy at any time!.(12%)


£64.00

(50) Lenoble Brut, Premier Cru, Blanc de Noirs (2004)

Intense fruity aromas followed  by a rich and round bouquet Made from Pinot Noir. (12%)


£69.00

(51) Duval-Leroy, Authentis Clos des Bouveries (2003)

Showing white floral, brioche and honey notes with a subtle vanilla overlay. A champagne gem expressing perfect elegance.(12,5%)

£85.00



Half Bottles White
Half Bottle
Glass

(52) Loire - Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine (2008) 
Appellation Muscadet Controlée. Château Carré (12%)       


£14.00

(53) Loire - Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Les Berthiers (2007)
Appellation Pouilly Fumé Controlée. Mis Dagueneau (12,5%)


£23.00

(54) Bourgogne - Montagny sur le Cloux (2008)
Appellation Montagny Controlée. Mis A.Roy (13%) 

£29.00

Half Bottles Red
Half Bottle
Glass

(55) Bordeaux - Château La Claymore (C.B. 2007)
Appellation Lussac Saint-Emilion Controlée (13%) 


£20.00

(56) Rhone - Crozes Hermitage Rouge, Les Pierrelles (2008)
Appellation Crozes Hermitage Controlée. (13%)

£22.00
(57) Bourgogne – Savigny-les-Beaune (2007) 
Appellation Savigny-les-Beaune Controlée (13%)
£28.00

Half Bottles Champagne
Half Bottle
Glass

(58) Guy Charbaut Brut (N.V)

Charbaut benchmark Champagne, pleasantly dry but with good fruit (12%)


£27.00

(59) Mailly Grand Cru Rosé de Saignée (N.V)

Pink Champagne made from Pinot Noir Delicate red fruits aroma.(12%)


£37.00

Argentina
Bottle
Glass

(60) Chenin Blanc-Torrontes (2009)
Villavieja Mendoza Region (13%)

Light bodied, clean, crisp and fresh with tropical fruit aromas and a touch of herbs. Delicious!.

Recommended with: Shellfish & Pork


£19.00

(61) Passo Doble Malbec-Corvina (2008)
Masi Tupungato winery (13.5%)

A very intense and persistent plums & wild aromas bouquet which are typical of Malbec grape, followed by sweeter cherries aromas typical of the Corvina grape. Well structured and smooth.

£35.00


Australia
Bottle
Glass

(62) Simon Hackett - Chardonnay (2007)
Screw cap. Barossa Valley (13,5%)

Rich and wonderful depth in tropical fruit flavours with a light oak maceration which give this white a complex character.

Recommended with: Veal & Chicken.


£29.00

(63) Simon Hackett - Shiraz (2006) 
Srew Cap. McLaren Vale (14%)

Classical red showing warmth and consistent flavours. Soft with firm tannins with peppers and spicy aromas.

Recommended with: Beef Casserole & Venison.

£29.00


California
Bottle
Glass


Canada
Bottle
Glass

Chile
Bottle
Glass

(66) Sauvignon Blanc-Carmenère Reserva (2008)
Oveja Negra – Maule Valley (13%)

Fresh and aromatic white wine with citrus notes such as grapefruit, a hint of tropical fruit, a subtle mineral character and an herbal touch.


£24.00

(67) Carmenère Reserva (2008)
Screw cap. Ventisquro - Colchagua Valley (14%)

Full flavour with aromas of dark berries, peppercorn and toast. Good balance with peppery spice finish.


£28.00

Spain
Bottle
Glass

New Zealand
Bottle
Glass

(68) Tuatara Bay Sauvignon Blanc (2009)
Screw Cap - Marlborough – Mis St Clair (13%)

Crisp & refreshing, reverberating with aromas & flavours of citrus, gooseberry & passion fruit. Plus just a touch of herb on the lively finish.


£28.00

(69) Matakana Pinot Noir (2008)
Marlborough, North Island (13,5%)

Silken, fleshy Pinot Noir with appealing cherry, plum and oak flavours.The wine has good weight and a reasonably smooth texture.

Recommended with: Sauté de Veau & Roast Duck .


£35.00


South Africa
Bottle
Glass

(70) Buiten Blanc (2009)
Screw Cap. Buitenverwatching, Constantia (13%)

This full bodied blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin offers a variation of fruit characters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers and green melon.


£21.00

(71) Laibach Merlot (2007)
Simonsberg - Stellenbosh  (14,5%) 

Matured in small French barrels for twelve months. Intense, concentrated and beautiffuly balanced.

Recommended with: Lamb & Duck Confit


£28.00
United States
Bottle
Glass

(72) Columbia Valley Dry Riesling (2007)
Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington state (13%)

Dry, crisp, refreshing Riesling with beautiful forward fruit flavours, crisp acidity and an elegant finish with white peach & mandarin aromas.


£29.00

(73) Zinfandel (2008)
Sebastiani Vineyards, Sonoma (14%)

Red wine with very concentrated berry flavours and wonderful spiciness, garnet colour, with fruity raspberry aroma and a soft finish.



£32.00