<a target="_blank" href="http://noblerot.co.uk/">Noble Rot Wine Bar &amp; Restaurant</a>

51 Lamb's
Conduit St.&nbsp;

London WC1N 3NB,
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7242
8963

BY ANTONIO GALLONI | MAY 5, 2017&nbsp;

Food:

Pork, Pistachio &amp; Prune Terrine

Slipsole &amp; Smoked Butter

Rabbit, Braised Carrots &amp; Broad Beans

Wine:

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 2014 Domaine Cecile Tremblay&nbsp;Morey St. Denis Très
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Located in London’s Bloomsbury district, Noble Rot is a sort
of British version of a French bistro/winebar. Over the years, Noble Rot has
gained quite a bit of acclaim for its wine list, which is indeed impressive. A
number of wines are offered in 125ml pours, making it easy&nbsp;to enjoy
several different wines without buying entire bottles. The small menu and
ingredient driven cuisine, all served in a cozy atmosphere, add to Noble Rot’s considerable charm. I had been
looking forward to this dinner, my first at Noble Rot, for some time and was not
disappointed.<img alt="" src="https://allgrapes.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads%2F1494039511802-Sole+copy.jpeg"> Slipsole &amp; Smoked ButterThe pork terrine was deliciously rustic and satisfying. I
tend to think about presentation
as an added bonus rather than as an absolute requirement. The slipsole
appetizer was decidedly unexciting from a purely visual standpoint, although it
was quite delicious, with a spicy/smoky butter topping that was intense, but
not overly so.The rabbit main course was the best dish I tasted. Served in
a light broth with an assortment of very fresh vegetables, the rabbit was
absolutely exquisite, not to mention a perfect spring dish. Although I did not
taste them, my dining companion, a very picky eater, raved about the sweetbread
appetizer and squab entrée. I should also add the breads were terrific and
tempting, to the point I had to exercise some discipline not to overindulge! <img alt="" src="https://allgrapes.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads%2F1494027656637-Rabbit+copy.jpeg"> Rabbit, Braised Carrots &amp; Broad Beans

Noble Rot’s winelist is extensive and also eccentric.
Readers will find a wide range of just about everything, with what looks like a
focus on producers that remain within reach for mortals, something&nbsp;is very much
appreciated. It’s great to see some of the Unites States’ top artisan wineries
getting some attention. A smattering of older wines, mostly Bordeaux, are a
nice added touch. As soon as I saw Cecile
Tremblay’s 2014 Morey St. Denis Très Girard, I knew we had to have it. The
2014 Très Girard brought back some very pleasant memories of visiting with
Cecile Tremblay in her small winery in Morey back in the days when Burgundy was
part of my regular beat. Bright, focused and beautifully sculpted, the 2014 Très
Girard was superb. Time brought out the purity of the fruit nicely. If opened
young, the 2014 needs a bit of air, as it is just a touch reduced at this stage
in its development. 






















<img alt="" src="https://allgrapes.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads%2F1494027674148-Wine+copy.jpeg">Readers spending time in London should make a point of
stopping by Noble Rot. A meal is well worth a visit. <a target="_blank" href="http://noblerot.co.uk/magazine">Noble
Rot Magazine</a>, an irreverent look at the worlds of food and wine, is
published by founders Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew and is also well worth a
look.

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