Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant

Ann Arbor, MI · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-14

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant publishes a wine list spanning Champagne, sparkling from other regions, New World and Old World whites and reds, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Italian reds, Spanish reds, dessert wines, and a Reserve section. The Reserve Champagne selection runs from 88 to 750, with bottles including 47 Bruno Paillard 'Ne Plus Ultra' 2008 and 50 Jacquesson '2000' Avize. The list is titled 'Browse Our Award-Winning Wine List'.

What should I order?: From the Reserve Champagne section, 47 Bruno Paillard 'Ne Plus Ultra' Champagne, France | 2008 is a standout, and 50 Jacquesson "2000" Avize Champagne, France | 2000 is the top of the range. For a lower entry, 30 Baron Fuente Grand Réserve Brut Champagne, France | NV is listed at 88.
Who will enjoy this place?: Guests who want a Champagne-focused selection with a dedicated Reserve section, or who are looking for a list that moves across Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Italian reds, Spanish reds, and dessert wines.
When should I go?: The wine list is available whenever the restaurant is open; the Reserve Champagne section suits a special occasion or a focused Champagne order.
What should I expect to spend?: Reserve Champagne bottles are listed from 88 to 750; other sections of the wine list may offer different price points, but the packet only specifies the Reserve Champagne range.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: A dedicated Reserve Champagne section anchors the wine list, with bottles ranging from 88 to 750 and including vintage selections such as 47 Bruno Paillard 'Ne Plus Ultra' 2008 and 50 Jacquesson '2000' Avize.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Wine

The wine list is organized into Champagne, Sparkling From Other Regions, New World Whites, Old World Whites, New World Reds, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Italian Reds, Spanish Reds, Dessert Wines, and Reserve. The Reserve Champagne section is a clear strength, with bottles from 88 to 750 and named selections including 47 Bruno Paillard 'Ne Plus Ultra' 2008 and 50 Jacquesson '2000' Avize.

Menu strengths

— A dedicated Reserve Champagne section with bottles priced from 88 to 750.
— The list spans multiple regions and styles, from Champagne and sparkling wines to Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Italian reds, Spanish reds, and dessert wines.
— Named Reserve Champagne selections include 47 Bruno Paillard 'Ne Plus Ultra' 2008 and 50 Jacquesson '2000' Avize.

Standout selections

— 47 Bruno Paillard 'Ne Plus Ultra' Champagne, France | 2008 — 354
— 50 Jacquesson "2000" Avize Champagne, France | 2000 — 750
— 25 Fourny & Fils 'á Vertus' Premier Cru Champagne, France | NV — 132
— 60 Billecart 'Salmon' Brut Rose Champagne, France | NV — 184

Pricing: Reserve Champagne bottles listed from 88 to 750; other sections not priced in the packet.

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