In reply to this the French sovereign despatched Andrew as his ambassador to the great Khan Kuyuk; with Longjumeau went his brother (a monk) and several others - John Goderiche, John of Carcassonne, Herbert "le sommelier," Gerbert of Sens, Robert a clerk, a certain William, and an unnamed clerk of Poissy.
If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask the sommelier to smell the wine too.
There is a terrific wine list and a very enthusiastic and helpful sommelier.
The charming sommelier steered us toward a German Riesling, saying that that it was the perfect accompaniment to Chinese food.
The restaurant also has a young French sommelier from Normandy who is knowledgeable almost to the point of obsession.
