Cuvée, a new Champagne, wine and cheese bar is set to open in Glasgow’s West End at the end of April.
The new venture will open next door to cocktail bar, Rascal, upstairs at 1 Lynedoch Street, in the city’s busy Woodlands area, following on from Merchant Pubs and Bars acquisition of the townhouse, which also includes The Drake pub.
Cuvée will serve a wide selection of Champagnes, Cremant, wines and a ‘bijou cocktail list’ complemented by a small plates and sharing cheese and meats menu.
Making the most of the period features of what would once have been a smart city drawing room, the 30-cover lounge, with seats for 16 at the bar, will feature vintage landscape murals and mirrors, giving it a traditional feel.
There will also be touches of Art-Deco as a nod to Glasgow’s involvement in the arts and crafts movement, as well as subtle Parisienne and European influences.
Partnering with luxury house LVMH, the wine list will feature a selection of Champagnes by the bottle and glass, including Churchill’s favourite Pol Roger Reserve Brut, Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV.
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 will also be available by the bottle.
Sparkling wines will be well represented by Lorentz Crémant D’Alsace Brut NV, Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut NV and Rosé NV.
Non-alcoholic fizz will be supplied by Italian Sea Change Alcohol-Free Sparkling NV.
Regional sales manager for Möet Hennessey, LVMH, Gemma Allan, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Cuvée in Glasgow to bring a new and exciting Champagne experience to the city.
“Our collaboration allows us to showcase an extensive selection of our most prestigious Champagnes by the glass, providing an opportunity for guests to savour and appreciate the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that Moët Hennessy is renowned for.
“Cuvée is set to become a premier destination for Champagne lovers and those seeking a sophisticated and memorable evening.”
The menu of small plates, bar snacks and sharing boards will include cheeses, charcuterie, parfait and terrines served with bread, oatcakes and condiments sourced from George Mewes, on nearby Byres Road; Guilda – skewered olive, guindilla chilli and anchovy; Freedom bakery sourdough – olive oil, aged balsamic; Salt cod croquettas – lemon, aioli; and smoked salmon
beetroot salad – vodka and horseradish crème fraiche; plus a chocolate ganache and Champagne sorbet for something sweet.
Courtney Flynn, head of sales, PR and comms at Merchant Pubs and Bars, added: “We are delighted to add Cuvée to our portfolio. There’s a real gap in the market for a bar like Cuvée as we’ve experienced a growing interest in Champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass across our other venues.
“1 Lynedoch Street is the perfect location for it and we are thrilled to be working closely with LVMH on bringing the best Champagne and wines to a new premium venue in Glasgow.”
