Champagne wishes at a Global Asian address
· Aspen · Global Asian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 26, 2026 · How we review
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
Fair
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· Aspen · Hotel dining
MOLLIE runs one of the most thoughtful compact lists in Aspen, and the all-by-the-glass format means you can drink your way through France without committing to a bottle. The pricing is fair for the altitude and the address, and the curation punches above a typical hotel program. If you're passing through and want a smart glass of wine without a thesis-length wine list, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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· Aspen · Historic hotel dining
Hotel Jerome's Living Room list is a pleasant surprise in a market where hotel wine programs often coast on tourist ignorance and Famous Names. The selection is short but curated, with enough Old World intrigue — the Vajra Barbera, the Quintodecimo, the Bandol rosé — to reward the curious. Markups are real and Aspen-appropriate, so set your expectations accordingly. If you're staying at the hotel or catching a drink after a ski day, you'll drink well here without feeling insulted.
Small but Thoughtful
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· Aspen · Italian
Mezzaluna's wine list is a missed opportunity in a town that could easily support something far more interesting. The markups are real — Santa Margherita at $64 and Joel Gott Cab at $60 are doing the heavy lifting on margin — and the selection never ventures beyond brands your parents recognize. If you're eating here, drink the Frescobaldi or the Ruffino Riserva and call it a night; don't expect the list to surprise you.
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· Aspen · Seasonal New American
AspenX Beach Club is exactly what it advertises: a spectacle first, a wine program second. There's a sommelier on staff and the Champagne-and-rosé focus is at least intentional and coherent, but pricing at this address in this atmosphere is going to sting. Go for the experience, order something cold and bubbly, and don't stress about the list — that's clearly not the point.
Plays It Safe
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
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Acceptable
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Nobu Aspen's wine list won't win awards for depth or value, but it earns respect for its unexpected Australian backbone and a by-the-glass program that actually has range and structure. If you're dropping serious money at this address anyway, lean into the Swinney Grenache or the Domaine Laroche Chablis — someone cared enough to put them there.
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