The Black Lion
Church Walk, Long Melford, Sudbury, UK
Raw Averages Extracted:
- Menu Average Mark-up: 172% (Lose 1 pt for every 10% above 100% across the menu)
- Menu Average Crowd Score: 3.9 (Lose 1 pt for every 0.1 decrease below 4.5 across the menu)
- Menu Average Glass Tax: 8%(Drops 1 pt for every 2% of glass tax applied. Benchmarked exclusively on the standard 175ml pour.)
- Menu Discovery: 25 / 25 (AI extracted: 52 bottles (5 pts — 1 pt per 5 bottles), 23 grapes (10 pts — 1 pt per 1.5 grapes), and 36 regions (10 pts — 1 pt per region))
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TGWG's Verdict
The Good Wine Guide“The Black Lion wine list is a thoughtful curation of European classics and energetic low-intervention bottles. Rich Tuscan Sangiovese and pristine Chablis highlight historic terroirs, while natural skin-contact whites add contemporary flair. This collection balances iconic houses like Billecart-Salmon with vibrant regional discoveries.”
Priced close to shop price (est. £65 retail) — just a +31% markup compared to the usual 200%+ restaurant markup.
Top-rated ★ 4.1 on Vivino for just £45.00 a bottle — serious quality without the splurge.
TGWG's Verdict
The Good Wine Guide“The Black Lion wine list is a thoughtful curation of European classics and energetic low-intervention bottles. Rich Tuscan Sangiovese and pristine Chablis highlight historic terroirs, while natural skin-contact whites add contemporary flair. This collection balances iconic houses like Billecart-Salmon with vibrant regional discoveries.”
Priced close to shop price (est. £65 retail) — just a +31% markup compared to the usual 200%+ restaurant markup.
Top-rated ★ 4.1 on Vivino for just £45.00 a bottle — serious quality without the splurge.
Domaine Jean Collet et Fils, Chablis Premier Cru Montmains
Burgundy, France
Domaine Jean Collet et Fils, Chablis Premier Cru Montmains
Tradition Sancerre Blanc, Daniel Chotard
Loire, France
Tradition Sancerre Blanc, Daniel Chotard
Domaine Goisot, Bourgogne Aligoté
Burgundy, France
Domaine Goisot, Bourgogne Aligoté
Awake Bianco, The Wine Love
Rioja Navarra, Spain
Awake Bianco, The Wine Love
Grüner Veltliner Handcrafted, Arndorfer
Kamptal, Austria
Grüner Veltliner Handcrafted, Arndorfer
El Pinto Palomino, Hacienda la Parrilla
Andalucia, Spain
El Pinto Palomino, Hacienda la Parrilla
Gavi di Tassarolo La Fornace, Bergaglio
Piedmont, Italy
Gavi di Tassarolo La Fornace, Bergaglio
Mâcon Chardonnay Les Cadoles
Burgundy, France
Mâcon Chardonnay Les Cadoles
Raw Averages Extracted:
- Menu Average Mark-up: 172% (Lose 1 pt for every 10% above 100% across the menu)
- Menu Average Crowd Score: 3.9 (Lose 1 pt for every 0.1 decrease below 4.5 across the menu)
- Menu Average Glass Tax: 8%(Drops 1 pt for every 2% of glass tax applied. Benchmarked exclusively on the standard 175ml pour.)
- Menu Discovery: 25 / 25 (AI extracted: 52 bottles (5 pts — 1 pt per 5 bottles), 23 grapes (10 pts — 1 pt per 1.5 grapes), and 36 regions (10 pts — 1 pt per region))
SavvySipper scores are 100% algorithmically generated. Claim your menu to identify hidden margin leaks, highlight competitive pours, and see exactly what your customers see.