In Le chat noir we import some of our wines directly from france,

offering you a unique opportunity to taste some of the best French wines.

Wine list

Aperitifs & Sparkling wines

Pommeau de Bretagne G. Le Pocreau,16º (glass)                                £2.90

Traditional alcohol from Brittany, a blend of calvados and apple juice matured in oak barrels.

Chouchenn, 13.5º (glass)                                                                   £2.30

Another traditional alcohol from Brittany, Chouchenn is fermented apple juice and honey, which gives a taste between a mead and a sweet wine.

Kir (glass)                                                                                           £2.90

White wine with a cassis liqueur

Côteaux du Layon A.O.C. Domaine de Pied Flond 2005                      £14.10

A perfect example of a well-balanced, medium sweet wine with a certain sharpness and a honeyed taste.

Saumur brut A.O.C. Domaine de Pied Flond                                       £14.15

Full bodied sparkling wine from Chenin. One century ago, Saumur was as well known as champagne and you can tell why!

Saumur rosé A.O.C. Ackerman                                                           £13.80

The rosé version of the above, from Cabernet Franc.

Champagne A.O.C.  J. Verrier                                                             £19.90

A very nice product from Epernay the capital of Champagne.

White wines

Chenin Blanc Remy Pannier                                                                £9.90

A well balanced chenin, fresh and smooth, from Anjou (Loire Valley). A modern dry wine, very pleasant on the palate.

       Small glass                                                                                  £2.20

       Large glass                                                                                  £3.60

Sauvignon Danielle de l’Ansee                                                  £11.60

An amazing medium dry sauvignon, full of fruit, from Tourraine (Loire Valley).

       Small glass                                                                                  £2.40

       Large glass                                                                                  £4.10

Saumur Blanc A.O.C. Chateau de Breze                                              £11.95

A very nice chenin from Saumur, the heart of Loire Valley. An authentic wine, fresh and dynamic with a subtle honey taste.

Macon solutre pouilly D. Romanin                                                       £12.45

A refreshing chardonnay, fruity but also with a good complexity.

Chablis A.O.C. D. Tremblay 2006                                                        £14.70

This is a typical Chablis, all the subtle taste of the chardonnay blend, with the renowned mineral soil of Burgundy.

Anjou blanc A.O.C. Reflexion D. Pied Flond                                         £15.30

Franck Gourdon offers us another wonderful wine, full bodied chenin with a real symphony of flavours.

Rosé wines

Cabernet d’Anjou D. de Pied flond                                                      £12.20

A medium dry rosé with a real delicacy.

Rosé d e Loire D. de Pied Flond                                                          £12.20

A dry rosé with the complexity of a good red wine.

Chinon Rosé Charles Pain                                                                  £12.75

       Half bottle                                                                                   £6.90

A dry rosé, mellow, complex and powerful.

Red wines

Merlot Remy Pannier                                                                           £9.90

A nice fruity merlot from Pays d’Oc, full of sun with some blackberry taste.

       Small glass                                                                                  £2.20

       Large glass                                                                                  £3.60

Lirac A.O.C. Domaine de Goerand                                                      £11.95

All the sun of Rhone Valley in this wine. Good balance between the Grenache, the spices, and the fruity syrah.

Anjou Rouge A.O.C. D Pied Flond                                                       £12.50

A round, full bodied wine from Cabernet franc with a long lasting finish. Our favourite!

Chinon A.O.C. Domaine Charles Pain                                          £12.80

       Half bottle                                                                                   £6.90

A fruity wine, subtle with a great fusion of aromas which continue on the palette long after you drink it.

Bordeaux Superieur A.O.C. 2004, Chateau de Brague                         £12.90

Not just the name but also the quality of a real Bordeaux,  powerful and dynamic.

Listrac Medoc A.O.C. 2004, Ch. Perac                                                 £14.10

Real Medoc: complex, smooth and deep.

Vacqueiras A.O.C 2004, Mas du Bouquet                                            £15.70

A deep red wine, perfectly produced to express all the aroma of the Grenache and syrah.

Beers

Carlsberg 27.5cl, 3.8º                                                                         £2.50

Hoegarden 33cl, 4.5º                                                                         £3.15

Delicate white beer from Belgium.

Leffe 33 cl, 6.6º                                                                                 £3.10

The well known blonde beer from Belgium.

Kwak 33cl, 8º                                                                                     £3.20

For us one of the best beers in the world and in the most original glass! A perfect amber colour and a long lasting taste. Perfect with the savoury crepes.

Black sheep 55 cl, 4º                                                                          £3.50

One of the most popular Yorkshire beers.

More local beers from the deli                                                            £3.50

Ciders

The traditional drink with crêpes!

Cidre de Bretagne, medium dry, Loic Raison                                       £5.35

Cider de Bretagne, dry, Gerard Le Pocreau                                          £5.90

One of the best producers  in Brittany

Non alcoholic drinks

Springhill still water (50 cl)                                                                  95 p

Perrier sparkling water (33 cl)                                                              95 p

Schweppes (33 cl)                                                                              95 p

Pure orange juice (glass)                                                                     95 p

Pure apple juice (glass)                                                                       95p

Naturally flavoured apple juices 25cl                                                   £1.40

(Rhubarb, elderflower, blackcurrant, raspberry, etc…)

J2O (33cl)                                                                                          £1.20

Yorkshire Tea                                                                                     80 p

Other teas : Earl grey, green, chai etc…                                               £1.10

Fresh ground coffee                                                                           95 p

Hot chocolate, Van Houten (100% pure coco powder)                         £1.50

Specialised wine list

Sparkling & sweet wines

Champagne A.O.C. Nicholas Feuillate reserve particulière                    £24.80

This wine encapsulates all the quality of a great champagne. Fruity, powerful and balanced.

Côteaux du Layon A.O.C., Chateau de Pierre Bise, 2003 (50cl)            £16.70

Chateau de Pierre Bise is, year after year, in the top ten best sweet wines in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to try a “great wine” at very reasonable price.

White wines

Anjou blanc, Chateau de Pierre Bise, 2005                                         £13.20

Very pleasant chenin, dynamic but not aggressive, with a very clean taste.

Sancerre, Domaine Nodet, 2006                                                         £15.45

The sauvignon at is best, just a subtle fruitiness and a complex minerality.

Chablis 1er cru, Domaine Tremblay, 2005                                          £17.95

Round chardonnay, this is a great Burgundy white, powerful and yet fruity.

Red wines

Anjou rouge, Chateau de Pierre Bise, 2005                                         £13.20

Full bodied red wine from cabernet franc. Claude Papin offers  us a wine without compromise, full of personality, dynamic and  interesting flavours. We love it!

Morgon, Chateau du Châtelard, 2005                                                 £13.40

A fruity wine from Beaujolais but with a good body. A try for people unfamiliar with  the gamay variety. Proof Beaujolais can produce some great wine.

Fleurie, Chateau du Châtelard, 2005                                                  £13.75

Another great wine from Beaujolais, more fruit, with flowery aromas.

Saumur champigny, Chateau De Chaintres, 2003                               £13.95

Very smooth cabernet franc, very good balance. Matured in oak, which is unusual in Loire valley  but this gives a good complexity without being overpowering.

Bordeaux supérieur, Chateau De Lisennes, 2003                                £16.50

A great Bordeaux, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with some oat flavour in the background. Still young but ready to drink for this exceptionally rich year.

Bourgogne St Aubin, J C Bachelet, 2004                                             £18.80

Hemingway said “Wine is one of the most civilised things in the world”, this suits this very nice Burgundy, subtle with so many aromas to enjoy.

Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Chateau Yon St Martin, 2001                       £20.60

Very good year and after 7 years in bottle this St Emilion offer you a typical expression of the a very concentrate Merlot

Pommard, Domaine du Pavillon, 1998                                                £22.95

Another great Burgundy wine, full of delicacy. Nearly 10 years old which gives this wine a fabulous complexity of flavour.

Pomerol, Chateau Lafleur du Roy, 2001                                             £24.60

Only if you’re not in any rush!  So much to discover in this wine. This is round, opulent and long lasting.

In the meantime, please contact us for more information.