Cassons Restaurant Carta

Table D'Hote

• Smoked Duck, Terrine of Foie Gras, Baby Figs, Caramelised Walnuts, Balsamic Leaves
• Tempura Scallops, Prawn Bisque Sauce, Melted Leeks
• Fish of the Day
• Belly of Suckling Pig, Wilted Greens, Shallot Mash, Caramelised Apples, Black Pudding, Cider Jus
• Banana Ice Cream, Praline, Caramelised Bananas, Caramel Sauce
• Dark, Milk & White Chocolate Terrine, Passion Fruit, Mango, White Chocolate Aero
• Treacle Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream
• Soup of the Day
• Wild Mushroom S, Quails Eggs, Lemon Hollandaise
• Boeuf Bourguignon, Potato Puree, Shallots, Courgettes, Carrots, Red Wine Jus
• Guinea Fowl Slow Cooked
  With lemon, thyme & mushroom sauce, parmentier potatoes, tender stem broccoli.
• Croustade of Sweet Potato, Pistachio Nuts & Shallots, Seasonal Vegetables
• Selection of Sorbets Mint Coulis
• Blackcurrant & Apple Sheet, Blackberries, Apple Compote, Honeycomb, Creme Anglaise Mousse, Apple Crisps
• Platter of Stilton & Cheddar
  With crackers

Sample Sunday Lunch

• Smoked Duck, Bayonne Ham, Caramelised Figs & Walnuts, Balsamic Leaves
• Mussels Cooked w/ Shallots, Garlic & White Wine
  With or without cream
• Roast Beef 14 opiniones , Roast Potatoes, Carrot & Parsnip Mash, Yorkshire Pudding, Beans, Gravy
• Loin of Venison, Celeriac Puree, Sweet Potato Fondants, Girolles, Tender Stem Broccolli, Game Reduction
• Ballotine of Haddock, Prawn Bisque Sauce, Samphire Grass, Potato Spheres, Tempura Mussels
• Dark Chocolate Cylinder w/ Chocolate Mousse & Passion Fruit, Passion Fruit Sorbet
• Lemon Curd Ice Cream Wrapped in Mandarin Sorbet, Raspberry Crumble, Milk Chocolate Aero
• Selection of Fruit Sorbets in Brandy Snap Basket Mint Coulis
• Pan Fried Quail Breast, Foie Gras, Ballotine of Leg Caramelised Fig, Parsnip Crisp, Leaves
• Seared Scallops, Samphire Grass, Sauce Vierge, Crisp Seaweed
• Goats’ Cheese, Textures of Beetroot, Crostini, Balsamic Leaves
• Roast Loin of Pork, Chantenay Carrots, Greens, Crackling, Roast Potatoes, Gravy
• Slow Cooked Breast of Guinea Fowl, Parmentier Potatoes, Greens, Broccolli, Lemon Thyme Sauce
• Crous Tade of Sweet Potato, Pistachio Nuts, Roast Shallots, Carrot Puree, Seasonal Vegetables
• Blackcurrant & Apple Sheet, Creme Anglaise Mousse, Apple Compote, Honeycomb, Fresh Blackberries
• Treacle Tart, Caramel & Banana Soda, Lime Sorbet
• Selection of Cheeses
  English & french cheese w/ crackers

A La Carte

• Pigeon Breast, Confit Croquettes, Mushroom Soil,
  Woodland garnish
• Goats’ Cheese Textures of Beetroot, Crostini, Balsamic
  Leaves v
• Seared Scallops, Shallot Puree & Crisps, Tempura Roe
• Carpaccio of Beef, Slow Cooked Duck Egg Yolk,
  Asparagus, pancetta, pickled mushrooms, horseradish cream, leaves
• Selsey Crab, Asparagus Spears & Mousse 11 opiniones , Lime Mayonnaise
  Lemon gel, potato glass

• Fish of the Day Cooked at the Whim of the Chef
• Suckling Pig 13 opiniones
  Loin, belly & confit leg, crackling, potato mille-feuilles, parsnip velouté, wilted greens, cider reduction
• Hot Pannacotta of Asparagus, Asparagusspears, Melted Tomatoes, Tomato Coulis
• Fillet of Beef, Melted Vine Tomatoes & Roast Garlic, Broad Beans Parsley, Round Chips, Bearnaise Sauce
• Canon of South Downs Lamb, Resh Herb Crust, Potato & Shallot Cake, Asparagus, Carrot Pearls, Jus
• Crous Tade of Sweet Potato & Pistachio Nuts
  With seasonal vegetables.

• Dark Chocolate Orb, Chocolate Mousse, Passionfruit, Mango
• Treacle Tart
  Banana & caramel soda, lime sorbet
• Selection of Fruit Sorbets in a Brandy Snap Basket on Mint Coulis
• Selection of English & French Cheese & Crackers
• 'Pain Perdu'
  Prune & armagnac ice cream
• Raspberry Sorbet
  Filled w/ lemon curd ice cream, raspberries, crumble, milk chocolate aero
• Quartet of Desserts
  A​ selection of miniature desserts for those who can’t decide

Wine List

• Chardonnay Marquis De Goulaine

  20.00
  2008 France fresh, clean, un wooded chardonnay from the loire valley.
• Soave Rst Alpha Zeta

  21.00
  2008 Italy a nose w/ a whiff of honey & a fresh clean palate.
• Sauvignon Blanc Prestige Domaine Vigné-Louriac

  20.00
  2009 France gooseberry style w/ a splendid acidity for fish & poultry. gold medal winner.

• Cabernet Sauvignon Domaine Mont D’Hortes

  20.00
  France 2008 a new addition to our list, bringing the classic taste of this blend from France. no wood, just pure fruit.
• Garnacha Monasterio

  21.00
  2008 Spain a new addition to the list from south east of rioja. this wine has a deep red colour w/ spiced raspberry & blueberry flavours.
• Merlot Casa Azul

  20.00
  2009 chile a nose w/ a whiff of red peppers & a long fruit finish. Good w/ meat dishes. Chile at it’s best.

• Canard Duchêne Brut NV Cuvee Leonie

  9.50
  By the glass celebratory bubbles from this grand marque house.

• Pinot Grigio Alto Adige Franz Haas

  15.25
  2009 Italy it is not often that the italians do things by halves! the little brother of our ever popular pinot grigio.
• Macon Uchizy Cave Talmard

  116.50
  2007​ France a treat for those who appreciate burgundy, from one of the lesser known makers.
• Sancerre Les Chene Du Roy

  16.50
  2008 France a new vieyard added to our list & a fine example of sancerre.
• Chablis 1Er Vaillons Christain Moreau

  21.50
  2008 France powerful & complex wine w/ mineral aromas

• Fleurie Louis Latour

  16.50
  2008 France gamay grape – beaujolais style. light but w/ a little extra body from the fleurie terroir.
• Chateau Balestard St. Quentin De Baron

  21.50
  1998​ France from entre deux mers, pricey we will admit, but worth it.
• Volnay Les Blanches Domaine Didier Darviot Perrin

  19.00
  2002​ France a light pinot noir from burgundys cote d’or. fragrant & light bodied w/ a lingering after taste.
• Cotes Du Rhone Bernard Latour

  19.00
  2005 France good year, good vineyard, good wine!

• Canard Duchêne Brut Cuvee Leonie NV

  20.00
  Celebratory​ bubbles from this grande marque house.

• Muscadet Cuvee Millenaire Marquis De Goulaine

  23.50
  France 2007 the estate, muscadet’s best, has been in the goulaine family for a thousand years.
• Macon Lugny Les Genièvres Louis Latour

  24.75
  France 2008 white burgundy from a famous village & a famous producer. good simple & unmasked by oak.
• Sauvignon Blanc Villa Maria

  25.75
  2008 New Zealand prepare for the flavours of tropcal fruits & gooseberries. a long & zesty palate.
• St Véran Rochats Domaine De La Croix Senaillet

  28.50
  France 2007 still young this wine improves in the glass & develops wonderful honey & hazelnut aromas.
• Sancerre

  29.00
  Chene du roy pierre girault 2009 France a classic sancerre at very good value
• Sauvignon Blanc Vergelegen

  29.00
  2007 south africa crisp, intensely flavoured, dry unwooded wine. Flavours of fig gooseberry & green pepper. Maybe not an immediate choice for sauvignon lovers, but you will be pleasantly surprised.
• Savignon Blanc Isabel

  30.50
  2009 New Zealand a wine w/ finesse & character from the famous marlborough region. in cass’s opinion runs cloudy bay very close.
• Alberino Bodegas Pazo De Senorans

  32.50
  2008 Spain grown near the coast, there is a slight saltiness that gives this fine wine from Spain a distinctive taste.
• Chablis Vaillons 1Er Cru Christian Moreau

  35.75
  2006 France great grower, great site & great vintage. this is how chablis should taste.
• Chassagne Montrachet Domaine Jouard 1Er Cru

  52.00
  France 2005 top quality village wine from the heart of the côte de beaune. full of steely power w/ mouth filling flavours.
• Chardonnay Punt Road

  24.75
  Australia 2005 aromas of stone fruit & citrus w/ a slightly oaked background.
• Pinot Grigio Frans Haas

  25.25
  Italy 2007 beautifully perfumed nose that develops w/ air. his greater interest in quality than commerce makes this fantastic value.
• Vouvray Champalou

  28.50
  2008 France real quality from the champalou family. lighter style than some of the domaines of the region.
• Pinot Gris Reserve Hunawihr

  28.50
  France 2007 fine dry pinot gris from alsace. good w/ rich food.
• Viognier Louis Latour

  29.00
  2007 France dry, full bodied & rich w/ gooseberry, apricot & vanilla flavours. a new addition to the wine list on merit!
• Sauvignon Blanc Mudhouse

  29.00
  2008 New Zealand aromas of passionfruit & gooseberry from this ever popular kiwi wine.
• St Aubin Ler Cru Domaine Larve

  21.00
  2007 France a classic wine at a very good price from bouurgogne.
• Pouilly Fuissé Domaine Saumaize-Michelin

  35.75
  2006​ France this has a lovely opulent fruit w/ a subtle overtone of oak. classic rich white burgundy.
• Chardonnay Cloudy Bay

  35.75
  New Zealand 2006anyone not heard of cloudy bay? a fine full flavoured chardonnay from this famous estate.

• Pinot Noir Reserva Ventisquero

  23.50
  Chile 2008 this fruit driven pinot noir has the flavours of cherry & strawberry, allied w/ vanilla & tobacco from the aging in french oak casks. Chile at it’s finest & a great price.
• Malbec Reserva Terrazas

  23.50
  Argentina 2007 cherries, prunes, raisons, vanilla & caramel. Maybe more flavours in this classic from the mendoza region.
• Pinot Noir Domaine De Valmoissine Louis Latour

  26.25
  France 2008 monsieur latour, famed for both his white & red burgundies. lovely round fruit made from pinot noir in coteaux de verdun.
• Chateau Rocher-Gardet Montagne St Emilion

  30.00
  France 2005 a well priced example of the classic wine from this famous region. 90% merlot, 10% cabernet franc.
• Rioja Ygay Reserva Marques De Murrieta

  31.00
  Spain 2002 round & smooth w/ a friendly finish. this will give pleasure to all rioja drinkers. let it linger in the glass (if you can) to get its full flavour.
• Shiraz Reserve Selection Vergelegen

  31.00
  South africa 2006 no expense has been spared in the pursuit of quality at this cape vineyard. This early maturing shiraz is full of fruit & charm. One of cass’s favourite wines on the list.
• Shiraz Cape Mentelle

  31.00
  2006 Australia where the margaret river meets the indian ocean in western Australia, this fine example of oz wine exhibits all the flavours that you would expect from a shiraz.
• Châteauneuf Du Pape Julliette Avril

  39.50
  2006 Franceever popular this fine wine has become a firm favourite on the wine list.
• Graves Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere

  40.00
  1998 France a classic graves, full of the flavours you would expect.
• Pomerol Chateau Moulinet

  42.00
  2000 France possesses copious amounts of black cherry fruit, toasty new oak, low acidity & an up front savoury style’.
• Beaujolais Villages Lancié Louis Latour

  23.50
  France​ 2008 splendid juicy gamay fruit. if you would prefer to have this slightly chilled then please ask.
• Carmenere Ventisquero Queulat

  25.25
  Chile 2007 originally from medoc this grape thrives in the chilean climate. Depth of character & flavours make this a winner.
• Fleurie Joseph Drouhin

  28.00
  France 2005 a good, if not brilliant year. drouhin has again produced one of the best examples of this easy drinking classic.
• Chateau D’Aurilhac. St Seurin De Medoc

  31.00
  France 2003 a relative newcomer that has developed a cult following. can be described as ’huge, dark & dense w/ masses of fruit to balance the ripe tannins & extrovert oak’.
• Pinot Noir Mudhouse

  31.00
  New Zealand 2008 tried in our ‘bin ends’ this fine example of the new worlds skill earns its promotion to the main list. it has a loyal following amongst many of our customers.
• Three Cape Ladies Warwick

  31.00
  South africa 2005 a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot & pinotage, gives this wine flavours of blackberry, hazelnut & mocha.
• Chianti Classico Riserva Leonardo

  31.00
  2007 Italy packed w/ ripe fruit, this sangiovese based wine is produced midway between florence & sienna. 2005 is a good tuscan vintage.
• Beaune (1Er Cru) Louis Jadot

  40.00
  2001 France probably at the right age for drinking. a great example of the region from one of the most consitant producers.
• Chateau Vieux Fortin St. Emilion

  40.00
  1994 France a mature wine from st. emilion. a blend of 60% merlot & 40% cabernet franc.

• Syrah Cabernet Rose Domaine Vigne-Lourac

  23.75
  200 France bubble gum colour, dry & lively.
• Les Domaniers Rose Du Piut Mouret

  29.00
  France 2008 this could be the best rose on the list w/ it’s subtle hues & flavours from provence.
• Domaine Du Petit Chaumont Gris De Gris

  24.25
  2008 France a gentle rose for those gentle summer days or even cold winter nights.

• Proceseco Metodo Zero Gran Cuvee

  23.00
  A pleasant bottle of extra dry italian ‘fizzante’ to enjoy, perhaps before your meal.
• Canard Duchêne

  38.00
  Brut NV made from a blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier & chardonnay. A full fruity champagne w/ a flavour of brioche.
• Pelorus Brut NV

  40.00
  Cloudy bay New Zealand aged for a minimum of two years. this fine example of new world ‘bubbles is made predominantly from the chardonnay grape, from New Zealands premier producer.
• Louis Roederer

  57.50
  Brût premier NV that little extra in price is reflected in the flavour of this excellent champagne.
• Veuve Clicquot

  86.00
  Vintage reserve 2002 a classic vintage – still young but showing good fruit & firm structure. Described as ‘big & beautiful’.
• Cremant De Loire Brut

  25.25
  Langlois made from chenin, chardonnay & cabernet franc grapes. It has a creamy & fruity flavour, w/ consistant bubbles.
• Nyetimber Classic Cuvee

  38.00
  2005 England after an absence this English award winning sparkling wine makes a return.
• Canard Duchene Pink

  41.00
  Brut NV we are pleased to go ‘pink’ w/ the sister of our ever popular house ‘bubbles’.
• Gosset Grand Reserve NV

  70.00
  A new addition to our bubbles list after extensive research! Well priced for this quality, champagne. Rated by some as one of the most consistant champagnes available.

• Botrytis Semillon

  20.00 per 375ml
  Vat 5 2005 Australia flavours of citrus, apricot & honey. ideal w/ desserts & cheese. great value.
• Castaud-Maurin 2007

  7.00 per glass
  A dessert wine w/ the character of almonds & apricots the black muscat gives it a lovely orange tint in the glass.
• Chateau Coutet. 1Er Cru Barsac 1994

  26.50 per half bottle
  Fine example of this dessert wine.
• Beaumes De Venise

  36.75
  Domaine des bernardins
• Sauternes

  40.50
  Carmes de rieussec 2003 a long search yielded a reasonably priced sauterne full of the classic flavours you would expect.
• Pacherenc Doux Brumaire Novembre

  23.75 per 50cl bottle
  Chateau bouscasse 2004 november is always the best of this classic dessert wine.