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About this place
For anyone looking to drop in for a glass alongside thoughtful small plates, L'EPIQUE in Jinbocho curates a menu designed around the wines of Bordeaux. Centred on an intimate counter, the room provides a relaxed perch for exploring a wide selection by the glass, running from familiar staples to rotating daily pours.
The natural first choice beside the wine is the selection of aged fromages, featuring distinctive varieties such as Comté, Époisses, and Munster. Diners can compare styles on a tasting platter, opt for a bubbling crock of baked camembert rôti, or pair their cheeses with crusty baguette from Nezu's Le Signolier and cultured butter from Okoppe.
Small savory plates are equally well considered, ranging from charcuterie assortments of cured ham, salami, and smoked duck to oeuf mayonnaise touched with Sauternes. When a heartier meal is called for, hot simmered dishes step in, such as lamb boulettes or beef chuck braised gently in red wine.
To finish, the dessert list turns to wine-friendly ice creams and sorbets, including blackcurrant, gianduja, and even Roquefort. Lingering over a glass of Château Roumieu-Lacoste, a Sauternes dessert wine, makes for a particularly fitting conclusion to an evening here.
