Restaurant
Unclaimed profileUnion League
New Haven, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Union League centers on a wine list with serious depth in Burgundy and Champagne, including grower producers and a broad international range. The lounge menu adds a focused cocktail selection of classics and spritzes, plus a handful of spirits and beers. It’s a program built for wine drinkers who want to explore, with enough variety to satisfy other tastes without straying far from the core.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Cotes Catalanes Blanc 2022 Domaine de Majas or Beaujolais-Lantignie 2021 Domaine Dubost, both $12. For a cocktail, the White Negroni with Salers, citadelle gin, and Lillet blanc is a solid choice at $15.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts who value a deep Burgundy and Champagne selection, and those who appreciate a concise cocktail list of classics and spritzes alongside a range of spirits and amari.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $15–$16, beer is $12, and by-the-glass wines are $12. Spirits pours range from $10 to $50. The full wine list spans $32 to $4000, with half-bottles starting at $69.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list’s grower Champagne producers like Pierre Gimonnet, Emmanuel Brochet, and Tarlant, plus deep Burgundy and international selections, set it apart. The spirits list includes a wide range of amari and gins from different countries.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The lounge cocktail list balances classics like Whiskey Sour, Classic Daiquiri, and White Negroni with contemporary spritzes such as Hugo Spritz. Ingredients include St. Germain, bourbon, white rum, citadelle gin, Lillet blanc, amaro nonino, and aperol. It’s a focused but well-executed selection.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail list includes both classics and contemporary spritzes, offering variety.
- — Ingredients feature quality brands like St. Germain, citadelle gin, and amaro nonino.
Standout selections
- — White Negroni — Salers, citadelle gin, Lillet blanc, $15
- — Paper Plane — Bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon, $16
- — Hugo Spritz — St. Germain, sparkling wine, soda, $15
Pricing: $15–$16
Wine
The wine list spans Champagne, sparkling, white, rosé, red, half-bottle, and magnum sections, with extensive Burgundy, Loire, Rhône, Bordeaux, Alsace, Italy, Spain, and American selections. Grower Champagne producers like Pierre Gimonnet, Emmanuel Brochet, and Tarlant are included. Prices range from $32 to $4000.
Menu strengths
- — Deep Burgundy and Champagne selections, including grower producers.
- — Broad international range with half-bottle and magnum formats.
- — By-the-glass options at $12 provide accessible entry points.
Standout selections
- — Emmanuel Brochet Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut 1er Cru Villers-aux-Nœuds NV — Grower Champagne, $349
- — Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses Maison Albert Bichot 2014 — Red Burgundy, $700
- — Échézeaux Grand Cru Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2023 — Red Burgundy, $2650
- — Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut Rosé NV — Champagne half bottle, $69
Pricing: $12 by the glass; $32–$4000 by the bottle
Beer
The lounge menu lists two beers: Kent Falls 'the Hollow' Pilsner and Duvel, both priced at $12. It’s a minimal but considered selection, offering a local pilsner and a classic Belgian strong ale.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a local Connecticut pilsner from Kent Falls.
Standout selections
- — Kent Falls "the Hollow" Pilsner — $12; Duvel — $12
Pricing: $12
Spirits
The spirits list includes gin, vodka, whiskey, bourbon, rye, tequila, aged rum, and amaro categories. Specific pours range from Gin Mare and Nikka Coffey Gin to Michel Couvreur 'Pale Single' rye and Christian Drouin Vintage 1995. Amari include Averna, Varnelli, and Nonino.
Menu strengths
- — Broad category coverage including gin, whiskey, tequila, rum, and amari.
- — Diverse international selection with gins from Spain, Canada, and Japan.
Standout selections
- — Christian Drouin Vintage 1995 — $50; Michel Couvreur "Pale Single" — Rye, $31
- — Nikka Coffey Gin—Japan — $13; Nonino Amaro Quintessentia — $15
Pricing: $10–$50
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