Champagne wishes at a Global Asian address
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · September 26, 2026
RagingWine reviewed LoLa 41 Aspen’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at LoLa 41 Aspen is exactly what you'd expect from a high-energy Global Asian concept dropping anchor in one of the priciest zip codes in America: approachable crowd-pleasers anchoring the bottom, and a parade of prestige Champagne labels stacking up at the top. It's a list designed for people who already know what they want — or who are happy to spend big without thinking too hard about it. Fifty-seven labels is a reasonable count, but the range in actual character is narrower than the number suggests.
The white side leans predictably on Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, and Chardonnay — Marco Felluga, Barlow, Chateau de Sancerre, and Ramey respectively — which covers the bases without taking any real swings. Reds follow the same logic: a Ken Wright Pinot Noir for the Oregon crowd, Truchard Cab for the Napa faithful, a Terme Tempranillo for the adventurous, and a Sabroso! Red Blend for anyone who just wants something easy. There's a Maison Perron Mypont Burgundy appearing twice on the extracted list, which is either a typo or an editorial choice we don't fully understand. The Champagne section is where the list actually leans in — Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2016, Dom Pérignon Brut, and Dom Pérignon Rosé give this corner of the list genuine depth for a celebration-minded crowd.
Fifteen by-the-glass options is a solid count, and the pricing runs $18–$44/glass, which is steep but not shocking for Aspen. The glass program mirrors the bottle list — safe, recognizable, and built for speed rather than exploration. The Maison Perron Mypont Burgundy at $26/glass stands out as the most interesting pour in the lineup.
The Bottom Line
LoLa 41 Aspen plays it safe with a crowd-pleasing list that leans heavily on name recognition and a showstopper Champagne section built for Aspen-sized occasions. Markups are steep throughout, and the list won't surprise a serious wine drinker — but the by-the-glass program is functional and the Ken Wright Pinot Noir is legitimately good value for the altitude. Go in knowing what you want, or let the bubbles section do the thinking for you.
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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