Wine

The wine list.

23 wines chosen to drink rather than to impress - from an everyday Gascogne white to a grower Champagne. Most are available by the glass as well as the bottle.

White Wines

Le Havre de Paix Blanc

Côtes de Gascogne, France Colombard / Sauvignon Blanc / Ugni Blanc

Fresh and vibrant, with aromas of citrus, white peach and tropical fruit. The palate is crisp and refreshing, balanced by lively acidity and a clean, zesty finish.

  • Bottle£19.00
  • 125ml£4.80
  • 175ml£6.30
  • 250ml£7.80

Denis Marchais Chardonnay

Vin de France, France Chardonnay

Full of varietal character, this wine is wonderfully fresh, crisp and dry with fruity overtones of green apples.

  • Bottle£22.00
  • 125ml£5.30
  • 175ml£6.80
  • 250ml£8.30

Colori d'Italia PG by Pasqua

Veneto, Italy Pinot Grigio

Award winning Pinot Grigio which actually delivers and is crafted for us by the now famous Pasqua family. Clean, crisp with loads of flavour all the way from Venezie.

  • Bottle£24.00
  • 125ml£5.50
  • 175ml£7.00
  • 250ml£8.50

Little Beach 'Te Onepoto' Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

From the excellent te Pā estate in Marlborough, this racy white demonstrates precisely what you want from your Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Bottle£28.00
  • 125ml£6.00
  • 175ml£7.80
  • 250ml£8.50

Picpoul de Pinet Foncastel

Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France Picpoul

Pleasant nose with aromas of acacia and hawthorn flowers. Great freshness, rich and generous with a fine acidity.

  • Bottle£29.00
  • 125ml£6.30
  • 175ml£8.00
  • 250ml£10.00

Archivio Pecorino Terre di Chieti

Terre di Chieti, Italy Pecorino

A classic Pecorino, dry and straw-yellow in colour, with an elegant bouquet of acacia and jasmine. Bright melon, pear and white peach flavours shine on the palate, balanced by refreshing acidity.

  • Bottle£31.00
  • 125ml£6.50
  • 175ml£8.30
  • 250ml£10.50

Mâcon Blanc Villages Bichot

Mâconnais, Burgundy, France Chardonnay

Restrained aromas of milk and butter with undertones of apples, lemon sherbet and key lime pie. This is well balanced and classic with fresh acidity.

  • Bottle£31.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Sancerre Domaine Durand

Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Sauvignon Blanc

A small producer in France's Loire Valley comes this dazzling white wine, rich with grapefruit and gooseberry aromas showing full flavours on the palate with enormous style and length.

  • Bottle£39.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Rosé Wines

Place du Village Rosé

Vin de France, France Cinsault / Grolleau Noir / Gamay / Pinot Noir

Delicate hints of summer fruits lead into vibrant, crunchy red berries, all balanced in an off-dry style with a soft finish.

  • Bottle£19.50
  • 125ml£4.50
  • 175ml£6.75
  • 250ml£8.50

Domaine de La Baume Rosé

Languedoc, France Grenache / Syrah

Pale pink, delicate and bright with an expressive nose full of fruity notes with citrus hints. Gorgeously greedy on the palate, beautifully balanced and fresh.

  • Bottle£29.50
  • 125ml£6.75
  • 175ml£8.50
  • 250ml£10.20

Red Wines

Le Havre de Paix Rouge

Aude, France Syrah / Grenache

Gentle berry fruits fill the nose whilst the palate is ripe and juicy.

  • Bottle£21.00
  • 125ml£5.00
  • 175ml£6.50
  • 250ml£7.90

Colori d'Italia Merlot delle Venezie IGT

Veneto, Italy Merlot

Elegant aromas of violets, plums and red fruits. It has a medium fresh bouquet with delicate red fruit flavours.

  • Bottle£23.00
  • 125ml£5.25
  • 175ml£6.80
  • 250ml£8.30

Old Station Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina Malbec

A well balanced, rich wine with lush fruit flavours of boysenberry and blackberry, along with vibrant acidity. Stays pure and focused, with suave toast, mineral and spice notes on the fruit-filled finish.

  • Bottle£26.00
  • 125ml£5.80
  • 175ml£7.50
  • 250ml£9.50

Odd Lot Pinot Noir

Monterey, California, USA Pinot Noir

Wild strawberry and mulberry fruit character, with prominent smokiness and silky smooth tannins and acidity.

  • Bottle£28.00
  • 125ml£6.00
  • 175ml£7.80
  • 250ml£9.70

Lacrimus Rex, Rioja Tinto

Rioja Oriental, Rioja, Spain Garnacha / Graciano

Aged in American oak for nine months, a blend of 75% Garnacha and 25% Graciano. A delicious semi-Crianza Rioja that delivers and offers amazing value.

  • Bottle£30.00
  • 125ml£6.50
  • 175ml£8.30
  • 250ml£10.50

Dulong Reserve Saint Émilion

Saint Émilion, Bordeaux, France Merlot / Cabernet Franc

A very modern style with all the heritage and history that Dulong carry, fermented in stainless steel and predominantly Merlot. Round and supple, with a rich and fleshy structure. Notes of liquorice, red and black fruits at the end.

  • Bottle£33.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Famiglia Pasqua Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

Veneto, Italy Corvina / Rondinella / Corvinone / Negara

Vibrant aromas of wild dark cherries and redcurrants, with subtle notes of spice, pepper and hints of oak. Those aromas carry onto the palate, releasing ripe black cherries and plums with pleasing hints of earthiness and well-integrated tannins.

  • Bottle£39.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Sparkling Wines

La Fornarina Blanc de Blanc Millesimato DOC

Veneto, Italy Chardonnay / Pinot Blanc / Pinot Grigio

Elegant, with delicate floral aromas, fruit and lovely mineral notes.

  • Bottle£21.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Cortestrada Prosecco Spumante

Veneto, Italy Glera

A gorgeous spumante - extra dry prosecco style, so off-dry, with a touch of acacia honey and white pears, fresh citrus acidity and a lively mousse.

  • 200ml bottle£7.70

Cortestrada Prosecco DOC

Veneto, Italy Glera

A gorgeous spumante - extra dry prosecco style, so off-dry, with a touch of acacia honey and white pears, fresh citrus acidity and a lively mousse.

  • Bottle£26.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Arthur Metz '1904' Crémant

Alsace, France Auxerrois / Pinot Blanc / Pinot Gris / Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

Exquisite lightness and weightless charm are the two obvious hallmarks of this wine. The merest touch of citrus appears on the nose. The palate has the same restraint and lemony fruit, pitched against a light froth of tiny bubbles.

  • Bottle£35.00
  • By the glassBottle only

Jules Féraud Cuvée de Réserve Brut

Champagne, France Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier

Crafted by a small cooperative, this exceptional champagne captivates with enticing aromas of caramel and buttered toast, complemented by hints of grilled nuts and pistachio shells. Refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.

  • Bottle£47.50
  • By the glassBottle only

Nozeco

France Blend

Intense fruity notes, with white flowers and muscated white grapes.

  • 200ml bottle£6.00
Prosecco and cremant on ice with two filled flutes on a table outside at The Crown
Something worth celebrating

Vintages change with each delivery, so the odd wine may differ from the list. Ask at the bar and we will tell you what is open.

Also at the bar

Local ales, too.

Ale from the Chiltern Brewery plus a regular choice of guest ales that changes often, alongside lagers, ciders and thoughtful non-alcoholic choices.

See food & drink