Pick and Mix March 2012 Catalogue by Victor Pugatschew

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INDEX PICK & MIX Foreward

White Burgundy

Red Burgundy

Beaujolais

Champagne

7-8

Loire

8-9

Rhone

Chablis

Alsace

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10-11

NEW STOCK Pabiot

Bart

Le Brun Servenay

13-14

Launois

15-16

Chiquet

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Prices quoted in this catalogue are landed prices. All prices are per 750ml bottle unless otherwise stated. Prices, description and availability are subject to change without notice.

Ross Duke Wine Company Pty Ltd Suite 309, 63 Stead St, South Melbourne. 3205 TEL: (03) 9696 7920 FAX: (03) 9696 8703 Email: rdwc@frenchwinecentre.com www.frenchwinecentre.com

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PICK & MIX FOREWORD: Happy New Year to you all and let’s hope 2012 is great for us all. Well, to usher in this year we are offering you an opportunity to get closer to many of the wines we import – hence ‘PICK & MIX’. What this means is we are marking down prices on all wines to enable you the opportunity of tasting a broad range of wines from our portfolio. You are invited to ‘pick’ single bottles of wine, rather than our usual 3 bottle minimum, to make up cases of either 6 or 12 bottles. Why? We just want to urge you to try some wine styles from, possibly, regions that you do not know OR wines that you might not have tasted – PICK & MIX. As for this year we will be offering a continuing range of Growers Champagne as well as 2010 Burgundy which, unfortunately, are in short supply by up to 45% of normal production. Thankfully prices so far appear to be reasonable and slightly up on 2009 but the excellent exchange rate will ensure we will quote either similar prices to 2009 or slightly less as we always pass on the advantages of the exchange rate. There will be more wines from the Rhone valley, Loire, Alsace and even a few more Bordeaux wines that you don’t have to rob a bank to afford! Rest assured we will provide you with old names and introduce you to many new friends to excite your interest and palate. Could I suggest you arrange a mini-tasting of a six or 12 pack of selected wines to share with friends to explore unknown regions of France?? To further entice you we will apply a 5% discount on a six pack and 10% on a dozen selection. The prices we are offering are our pre-arrival prices and not our landed prices! So there is another bonus on offer?? We simply wish you to try and taste many wines that you may have not tried before, therefore this incentive. I promise you all that Vic and I will take to the road this year and present tasting in all states to bring our wines closer to you all. We have been a bit lax on this front for a few years for which we apologise but we hope to share a few glasses with you with various themes throughout the year. Well, we are off and running in 2012 and trust you will join with us for a PICK & MIX with our compliments. Finally, I wish to advise you that my daughter, Sarah, and her partner, Adam, have joined us to work and service your orders and assist us in all aspects of our business. You will meet them during our tastings and events so please share a glass with them. Cheers, From Bev, Sarah, Eve, Vic and Adam and oops me as well!

‘PICK & MIX’ ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! BE SURE TO GET IN QUICK TO SECURE YOUR ORDER – SOME WINES ARE LIMITED IN STOCK, SO FIRST IN BEST DRESSED! NEW STOCK ORDERS CLOSE WITH PICK & MIX ON THE 23rd MARCH, 2012 Frenchwinecentre

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WHITE BURGUNDY ALAIN CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘A crisp, minerally Puligny and an excellent example of this prized village. Authentic style to its boot-straps!’ (CODE: 2180) - $50.00 / BOTTLE ALAIN CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Charmes’ ‘Richer and fuller style BUT more on the leaner fruit spectrum of grapefruit/lemon. Good keeper up to 5-8 years.’ (CODE: 2181) - $54.00 / BOTTLE ALAIN CHAVY 2009 St. Aubin ‘En Remilly’ ‘Beginning to open out a little. Lovely complex palate and a bargain.’ (CODE: 2182) - $44.00 / BOTTLE ALAIN CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Champs Gain’ 1er Cru ‘This has been spiced up with 20% new oak BUT not overpowered by the oak. A complex wine! (CODE: 2183)- $68.00 / BOTTLE ALAIN CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Clavoillons’ 1er Cru ‘Quite ripe and powerful and it has excellent balance right throughout.’ (CODE: 2184 - $72.00 / BOTTLE ALAIN CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Pucelles’ 1er Cru ‘Grand Cru quality!’ (CODE: 2185) - $75.00 / BOTTLE ALAIN CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Folatieres’ 1er Cru ‘This is the best ‘Folatieres’ that Alain has made. Outstanding.’ (CODE: 2186) - $72.00 / BOTTLE DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc. ‘Tasted blind you would think this was a Chablis as it is flinty and crisp.’ (CODE: 2198) - $24.50 / BOTTLE

RAPET 2009 Pernand-Vergelesses ‘En Caradeux’ 1er Cru ‘A finely balanced white Burgundy with great style.’ (CODE: 2199) - $56.00 / BOTTLE RAPET 2009 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru ‘A classic that needs time in the cellar up to 10 years.’ (CODE: 2200) - $127.00 / BOTTLE These two wines show what Chassagne is capable of in the hands of a sensible vigneron. Outstanding pair!

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BACHELET 2009 Chassagne-Montrachet ‘Les Enseigneres’ 1er Cru (CODE: 2288) - $56.00 / BOTTLE BACHELET 2009 Chassagne-Montrachet ‘La Boudriotte’ 1er Cru (CODE: 2290) - $71.00 / BOTTLE MOREAU 2008 Bourgogne Chardonnay (CODE: 6023) - $24.50 / BOTTLE ‘This one hundred Bourgogne Chardonnay is beginning to blossom owing to bottle ageing. The fruit has a lovely pear/grapefruit nuance, binded together with crisp acidity and a long finish.’

COTES CHALONAISE DOMAINE ERELL NINOT 2009 Rully ‘Gresigny’ ‘Ready to drink now and so delightful. (CODE: 2202) - $32.00 / BOTTLE CLOS SALOMON 2009 Grand Berge ‘A fuller, fatter style with great depth of juicy Chardonnay fruit.’ (CODE: 2203) - $35.70 / BOTTLE

RED BURGUNDY P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Well above village quality plus great elegance and finesse.’ (CODE: 2204) - $45.00 / BOTTLE P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Aux Charmes’ 1er Cru ‘Intense flavour within an elegant framework.’ CODE: 2205) - $68.00 / BOTTLE P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Les Ruchots’ 1er Cru ‘More tannin than ‘Charmes’ so a little more time in bottle is recommended.’ (CODE: 2206) - $72.00 / BOTTLE P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Les Millandes’ 1er Cru ‘Lots of strawberry & blackberry fruit. ‘ (CODE: 2207) - $68.00 / BOTTLE BACHELET 2009 Bourgogne Rouge ‘A stunning Pinot that offers such great value. Drink now!’ (CODE: 2211) - $22.00 / BOTTLE BACHELET 2008 Bourgogne Rouge (CODE: 8516) - $23.00 / BOTTLE Vibrant ruby colour. Light strawberry fruit and spice on the nose which leads to an opulent palate that is soft and with mil, round tannin. Can be enjoyed not but I would prefer 2-3 years in the bottle.

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‘The three (3) Savigny wines from Du Prieure are just lovely examples of the approachable Savigny style of Burgundy. Great value as well.’ DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 Savigny V.V. (CODE: 2215) - $27.00 / BOTTLE DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 ‘Moutier Amet’ (CODE: 2216) - $30.50 / BOTTLE DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 ‘Picotans’ (CODE: 2217) - $30.50 / BOTTLE ‘Bruno has an excellent range of top class Burgundy and this was my ‘best’ tasting at his Domaine! Refer to my notes in our 2009 offer.’ DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Bourgogne Rouge ‘Deep ruby colour. The palate is very long and lush but with more structure than usual, so 5 years in the cellar for this one’ (CODE: 2219) - $24.00 / BOTTLE DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin (CODE: 2220) - $49.00 / BOTTLE DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Nuits-St-Georges Le Belle Croix (CODE: 2221) - $49.00 / BOTTLE DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Chambolle Musigny Combe D’Orveaux (CODE: 2222) - $51.00 / BOTTLE DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Vosne-Romanee V.V. (CODE: 2223) - $51.00 / BOTTLE DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Vosne-Romanee Les Rouge (CODE: 2224) - $67.50 / BOTTLE DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 GRANDS ECHEZEAUX (CODE: 2227) - $145.00 / BOTTLE MOREAU 2008 Bourgogne Rouge (CODE: 6022) - $24.50 / BOTTLE ‘Very good structure coming from this traditional Burgundy vintage. Fruit tannins are beginning to round out and while continue to do so over the next 4-5 years. Impressive Pinot Noir.’ ‘Rapet is in top form with all of his 2009’s’ RAPET 2009 Pernand Vergelesses Belle Filles (CODE: 2235) - $42.00 / BOTTLE RAPET 2009 Ille de Vergelesses (CODE: 2236) - $73.60 / BOTTLE RAPET 2009 Beaune Clos du Roi (CODE: 2237) - $63.50 / BOTTLE ‘Be quick with this one as only tiny stocks!’

THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR 2008 ‘Les Grands Chaillots’ (CODE: 8524) - $32.00 / BOTTLE

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JEAN TARDY 2009 Fixin ‘La Place’ ‘Now this is an excellent opportunity to try a lesser known village like Fixin?’ (CODE: 2251) - $49.00 / BOTTLE JEAN TARDY 2009 Nuits-St-Georges ‘Aux Bas de Combe’ ‘Delightful purity to this stylish Pinot.’ (CODE: 2253) - $68.00 / BOTTLE JEAN TARDY 2009 ‘Echezeaux’ ‘Remarkable wine here! Great depth of Pinot fruit with layers of velvet. Outstanding length of ripe fruit BUT a feminine type right throughout. Stunning proportions’ (CODE: 2255) - $188.00 / BOTTLE JEAN TARDY 2007 Chambolle-Musigny ‘Les Athets’ (CODE: 6030) - $67.00 / BOTTLE ‘Guillaume has really nailed this one as his father made the wine too tannic! This is so feminine and delectable. Charismatic balance!’ JEAN TARDY 2007 Aux Bas de Combes (CODE: 6031) - $72.00 / BOTTLE ‘Powerful, sweet fruit with great concentration and silken finish. Not the normal earthy type of Nuits more Vosne-Romanee!’ DOMAINE BART 2009 Fixin ‘Les Hervelets’ 1er Cru ‘Now this is a steal! Just a stunning wine in all proportions’ Hurry on this one and you will not be disappointed.’ (CODE: 2271) - $55.00 / BOTTLE CLOS DES LAMBRAYS 2009 Grand Cru ‘What flavour and character this Grand Cru possesses.’ (CODE: 2257) - $186.00 / BOTTLE CLOS DES LAMBRAYS 2008 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Loups’ (CODE: 8532) - $109.00 / BOTTLE

BEAUJOLAIS TRENEL CRÈME DE CASSIS ‘Have you ever tried ‘Kir’? You mix a very dry white wine with a small measure of Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) to suit your taste. This is the traditional aperitif of Burgundy and is excellent. The white wine normally used is Aligote.’ (CODE: 3524) - $22.80 / 700ML BOTTLE TRENEL PECHE DES VIGNES ‘ This is a peach liqueur and can be spread over ice cream or mixed with a white wine with ice and is just delicious.’ (CODE: 3673) - $28.80 / 700 ML BOTTLE TRENEL 2008 BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES ‘The 2008 vintage for Beaujolais was excellent as this ‘heady’ red wine will testify. That inviting ‘musk lolly’ aroma and strawberry/musk palate is just so easy to consume’ (CODE: 6024) - $32.00 / 750ML BOTTLE

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CHAMPAGNE MARC HEBRART 2005 Rive Gauche/Droit Grand Cru Oak matured Grand Cru 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. (CODE: 2325) - $93.00 / BOTTLE MARC HEBRART Cuvee Rosé Great value pink from the same village as Billecart Salmon at a fraction of the price. (CODE: 5722) - $42.00 / BOTTLE

FRANCIS BOULARD 2005 Millesime Weight and texture from a powerful vintage. (CODE: 2314) - $55.00 / BOTTLE FRANCIS BOULARD 2005 'Les Rachais’ Biodynamic single vineyard Chardonnay from a dynamic team. (CODE: 8500) - $78.00 / BOTTLE FRANCIS BOULARD Petraea MMVI A solera blend that keeps getting better and better. Pressured at 5 atmospheres rather than 6 making the mousse really fine and elegant. (CODE: 3446) - $65.00 / BOTTLE FRANCIS BOULARD 'Les Murgiers’ Blanc de Noirs Lovely spice and red fruits with the classic fine mousse that the Boulard team is famous for. (CODE: 3494) - $45.00 / BOTTLE FRANCIS BOULARD Rosé de Saignee One of the best roses ever made by the Boulard father and daughter team. Spice with a hint of oak. (CODE: 3724) - $54.00 / BOTTLE J.L. VERGNON 2005 Resonance Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Christophe Constant is redefining Grand Cru Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with rich powerful wines with no malolactic fermentation. (CODE: 2318) - $54.00 / BOTTLE J.L. VERGNON Conversation NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Elegant style with a foaming subtle mousse – great value from an undiscovered super star grower. (CODE: 2316) - $44.00 / BOTTLE ROGER POUILLON Mareuil Rouge A 'non sparkling' Pinot from another young grower doing great things. (CODE: 3688) - $47.00 / BOTTLE LAHERTE 2004 Prestige Oak matured blend from one of the new up and coming young vignerons from a great vintage. All finesse and citrus with nice spice. (CODE: 8585) - $56.00 / BOTTLE LAHERTE Brut Tradition Great all round style – unctuous with nice elegance. (CODE: 3532) - $43.00 / BOTTLE LAHERTE Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Complexity with richness that needs no dosage. (CODE: 3718) - $50.50 / BOTTLE Frenchwinecentre

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LAHERTE Les Empreintes Old vine blend from best vineyard parcels. (CODE: 8509) - $70.00 / BOTTLE LAHERTE Les Vignes d’Autrefois Pure pinot meunier all integrated with perfect oak balance. (CODE: 8508) - $65.00 / BOTTLE LAHERTE Demi-Sec Tradition (CODE: 8594) - $42.00 / BOTTLE LEDRU N.V. Extra Brut Reserve Ambonnay Pinot dominant wines do not get much better than this. The low dosage accentuates the minerality and elegance. (CODE: 2320) - $54.00 / BOTTLE LILBERT Perle Blanc de Blancs Lime and citrus from one of the great Cramant growers – all at a lower pressure to add a subtle mousse and highlight the minerality. (CODE: 3621) - $54.00 / BOTTLE LILBERT Cuvee Reserve Blanc de Blancs Youthful and zippy with lime and dried fruits. (CODE: 3423) - $47.00 / BOTTLE RODEZ 'Cuvee des Crayeres' Last few bottles of a masterful blend from Eric Rodez. (CODE: 3530) - $54.00 / BOTTLE JEAN VESSELLE NV Saignée Rosé More like a sparkling Burgundy – crushed red fruits in abundance. (CODE: 3622) - $47.00 / BOTTLE JACKY CHARPENTIER NV Prestige Brut Beautiful balance of all three grape varieties – noble and pure – everyone likes this. (CODE: 3626) - $50.00 / BOTTLE VOIRIN-JUMEL Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Cramant at bargain basement price but seriously up market quality. (CODE: 3632) - $42.00 / BOTTLE VOIRIN-JUMEL Blanc de Noirs Red fruits with floral and perfumed aromas from a single vineyard in Mareuil. (CODE: 6060) - $42.00 / BOTTLE HENRIET BAZIN Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Smoky red fruits with earthy flinty aromas – large scaled wine from Verzenay/Verzy. (CODE: 4111) - $49.50 / BOTTLE

LOIRE VALLEY JEAN PABIOT 2009 Pouilly-Fume ‘Only small stock here as we will be going on to the 2010 vintage.’ (CODE: 8552) - $24.00 / BOTTLE MERLIN-CHERRIER 2010 Sancerre ‘A beautiful and authentic Sancerre that is lightly spiced and beautifully balanced.’ (CODE: 8553) - $23.50 / BOTTLE MOURAT 2010 Collection Rosé ‘For goodness sake YOU MUST try this ripper!’ (CODE: 8568) - $15.00 / BOTTLE

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L'OISELINIERE 2007 Muscadet ‘Sur Lie’ Cuvee Illustres ‘The old vines (Vieilles Vignes) adds a depth of fruit whilst tempering the naturally high acid of the Melon de Bourgogne variety. The quintessential seafood white of France.’ (CODE: 9205) - $19.50 / BOTTLE

RHONE VALLEY DOMAINE BOISSON C.D.R. 2008 Rouge ‘Stylish Cotes du Rhone with no black pepper just luscious red berry fruit.’ (CODE: 2155) - $16.30 / BOTTLE DOMAINE BOISSON 2009 Cairanne C.D.R. ‘The best village of the Cotes du Rhone. This is velvety smooth and elegant in style.’ (CODE: 2309) - $24.00 / BOTTLE ROSIERS 2000 Cote Rotie ‘At the peak of its form! Very little stock!’ (CODE: 3124) - $80.00 / BOTTLE BOSQUET DES PAPES 2009 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition ‘An old style Chateauneuf without any hot taste just lovely pure fruit.’ (CODE: 8583) - $42.75 / BOTTLE DOMAINE LA ROCALIERE 2010 Tavel Rosé ‘If you haven’t tried Tavel Rosé then why not now?’ (CODE: 8584) - $18.50 / BOTTLE COSTIERE DE NIMES 2009 Cuvee Marianne Rouge ‘A cracking wine for the price so give this a try??’ (CODE: 9272) - $19.80 / BOTTLE

CHABLIS ‘Real Chablis of great character and style.’ SEGUINOT-BORDET 2009 Chablis V.V. (CODE: 8577) - $27.00 / BOTTLE SEGUINOT-BORDET 2009 Vaudesir Grand Cru (CODE: 8579) - $72.00 / BOTTLE

ALSACE

‘The wines of Charles Baur and exceptional and ‘old style’ Alsace with no residual sugar. This is another great example for ‘Pick & Mix’ as the prices are so reasonable and we promise great quality in ever style. The Pinot Noir is a big surprise and certainly worth a try.’ CHARLES BAUR 2008 Cuvee Charles Riesling (CODE: 8555) - $24.00 / BOTTLE CHARLES BAUR 2009 Cuvee Charles Riesling (CODE: 2306) - $24.00 / BOTTLE CHARLES BAUR 2009 Riesling (CODE: 8554) - $22.00 / BOTTLE CHARLES BAUR 2010 Eichberg Grand Cru (CODE: 2307) - $36.00 / BOTTLE CHARLES BAUR 2009 Pinot Noir (CODE: 2308) - $29.80 / BOTTLE

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PICK & MIX - ORDER FORM Ross Duke Wine Company Pty Ltd, Suite 309, 63 Stead St, South Melbourne. 3205 TEL: (03) 9696 7920 FAX: (03) 9696 8703 Email: rdwc@frenchwinecentre.com OFFER AVAILABLE NOW!!!!! CLOSING DATE: 23 rd MARCH, 2012 CODE

QTY BOTS

2180 2181 2182 2183 2184 2185 2186 2198 2199 2200 2288 2290 2202 2203 2204 2205 2206 2207 2211 2215 2216 2217 2219 2220 2221 2222 2223 2224 2227 2235 2236 2237 2251 2253 2255 2257 2271 6022 6023 6030 6031 8516 8524 8532 3524 3673 6024 2325 5722 2314 8500 3446 3494 3724 2318 2316 3688

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DESCRIPTION

PRICE

CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Charmes’ CHAVY 2009 St. Aubin ‘En Remilly’ CHAVY 2009 P-Montrachet ‘Les Champs Gain’ 1er Cru CHAVY 2009 P-Montrachet ‘Les Clavoillons’ 1er Cru CHAVY 2009 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Pucelles’ 1er Cru CHAVY 2009 P-Montrachet ‘Les Folatieres’ 1er Cru DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc RAPET 2009 Pernand-Vergelesses ‘En Caradeux’ 1er Cru RAPET 2009 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru BACHELET 2009 Chass-Montrachet ‘Les Enseigneres’ 1er Cru BACHELET 2009 Chass-Montrachet ‘La Boudriotte’ 1er Cru DOMAINE ERELL NINOT 2009 Rully ‘Gresigny’ CLOS SALOMON 2009 Grand Berge P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Aux Charmes’ 1er Cru P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Les Ruchots’ 1er Cru P-AMIOT 2009 Morey St. Denis ‘Les Millandes’ 1er Cru BACHELET 2009 Bourgogne Rouge DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 Savigny V.V. DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 ‘Moutier Amet’ DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2009 ‘Picotans’ DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Bourgogne Rouge DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Nuits-St-Georges Le Belle Croix DESAUNAY -BISSEY 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Combe D’Orveaux DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Vosne-Romanee V.V. DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 Vosne-Romanee Les Rouge DESAUNAY-BISSEY 2009 GRANDS ECHEZEAUX RAPET 2009 Pernand-Vergelesses Belle Filles RAPET 2009 Ille de Vergelesses RAPET 2009 Beaune Clos du Roi JEAN TARDY 2009 Fixin ‘La Place’ JEAN TARDY 2009 Nuits-St-Georges ‘Aux Bas de Combe’ JEAN TARDY 2009 ‘Echezeaux’ CLOS DES LAMBRAYS 2009 Grand Cru DOMAINE BART 2009 Fixin ‘Les Hervelets’ 1er Cru BERNARD MOREAU 2008 Bourgogne Rouge BERNARD MOREAU 2008 Bourgogne Chardonnay JEAN TARDY 2007 ‘Les Athets’ JEAN TARDY 2007 Aux Bas de Combes BACHELET 2008 Bourgogne Rouge THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR 2008 ‘Les Grands Chaillots’ CLOS DES LAMBRAYS 2008 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Loups’ TRENEL CRÈME DE CASSIS TRENEL PECHE DES VIGNES TRENEL 2008 BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES MARC HEBRART 2005 Rive Gauche/Droit Grand Cru MARC HEBRART Cuvee Rosé FRANCIS BOULARD 2005 Millesime FRANCIS BOULARD 2005 'Les Rachais’ FRANCIS BOULARD Petraea MMVI FRANCIS BOULARD 'Les Murgiers’ Blanc de Noirs FRANCIS BOULARD Rosé de Saignee J.L. VERGNON 2005 Resonance Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs J.L. VERGNON Conversation NV Grand Cru B de Blancs ROGER POUILLON Mareuil Rouge SUBTOTAL

VALUE

$50.00 $54.00 $44.00 $68.00 $72.00 $75.00 $72.00 $24.50 $56.00 $127.00 $56.00 $71.00 $32.00 $35.70 $45.00 $68.00 $72.00 $68.00 $22.00 $27.00 $30.50 $30.50 $24.00 $49.00 $49.00 $51.00 $51.00 $67.50 $145.00 $42.00 $73.60 $63.50 $49.00 $68.00 $188.00 $186.00 $55.00 $24.50 $24.50 $67.00 $72.00 $23.00 $33.50 $109.00 $22.80 $28.80 $32.00 $93.00 $42.00 $55.00 $78.00 $65.00 $45.00 $54.00 $54.00 $44.00 $47.00

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8585 3532 3718 8509 8508 8594 2320 3621 3423 3530 3622 3626 3632 6060 4111 8552 8553 8568 9205 2155 2309 3124 8583 8584 9272 8577 8579 8555 2306 2307 8554 2308

BROUGHT FORWARD LAHERTE 2004 Prestige LAHERTE Brut Tradition LAHERTE Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs LAHERTE Les Empreintes LAHERTE Les Vignes d’Autrefois LAHERTE Demi-Sec Tradition LEDRU N.V. Extra Brut Reserve LILBERT Perle Blanc de Blancs LILBERT Cuvee Reserve Blanc de Blancs RODEZ 'Cuvee des Crayeres JEAN VESSELLE NV Saignée Rosé de Saignee JACKY CHARPENTIER NV Prestige Brut VOIRIN-JUMEL Blanc de Blancs VOIRIN-JUMEL Blanc de Noirs HENRIET BAZIN Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru JEAN PABIOT 2009 Pouilly-Fume MERLIN-CHERRIER 2010 Sancerre MOURAT 2010 Collection Rosé L'OISELINIERE 2007 Muscadet ‘Sur Lie’ Cuvee Les Illustres DOMAINE BOISSON C.D.R. 2008 Rouge DOMAINE BOISSON 2009 Cairanne C.D.R. ROSIERS 2000 Cote Rotie BOSQUET Des PAPES 2009 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition DOMAINE LA ROCALIERE 2010 Tavel Rosé COSTIERE DE NIMES 2009 Cuvee Marianne Rouge SEGUINOT-BORDET 2009 Chablis V.V. SEGUINOT-BORDET 2009 Vaudesir CHARLES BAUR 2008 Cuvee Charles Riesling CHARLES BAUR 2009 Cuvee Charles Riesling CHARLES BAUR 2010 Eichberg Grand Cru CHARLES BAUR 2009 Riesling CHARLES BAUR 2009 Pinot Noir TOTAL

$56.00 $43.00 $50.50 $70.00 $65.00 $42.00 $54.00 $54.00 $47.00 $54.00 $47.00 $50.00 $42.00 $42.00 $49.50 $24.00 $23.50 $15.00 $19.50 $16.30 $24.00 $80.00 $42.75 $18.50 $19.80 $27.00 $72.00 $24.00 $24.00 $36.00 $22.00 $29.80 $

5% Discount for 6 mixed bottle cases

10% Discount for mixed 12 bottle cases SUB TOTAL FREIGHT GRAND TOTAL

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DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT - PLEASE ENTER DELIVERY ADDRESS ONLY A business address that is open between 9a.m. and 5p.m. where someone is able to receive the wine is preferable. However if we are delivering to a private address Australia Post now has provision on its label for a brief instruction of where you are happy for wine to be left if no one at home (i.e. on front porch under cover/in garage on left side of house/by front door out of weather/with concierge etc.) If there is nowhere safe, and nobody is home they will leave a card and take delivery to nearest Australia Post outlet. We cannot ‘hold’ orders for later delivery!!TERMS, CONDITIONS & PRICES OF OFFER Orders must be in cases of 6 or 12 bottles (750ml.) This enables safer packing, with less chance of breakages during delivery. Please check your order carefully upon receipt and advise us of any discrepancies within 10 working days. If an error is made it is virtually impossible to rectify if notified months later. Prices are per bottle including all duties, taxes, W.E.T. and G.S.T. These prices are only valid for orders placed on or before the closing date.

Freight Rates (These rates apply unless otherwise quoted) Destination Melbourne Country Victoria Sydney & Adelaide Country N.S.W. A.C.T. & S.A Brisbane

PER CASE $10.00 $14.00 $14.00 $16.00 $17.00

Destination Country Queensland Cairns - $28.00 /Noosa Perth Country W.A. Tasmania

Per Case $19.00 $25.00 $30.00 $39.00 $28.00

___________________________________________________________________ NEW STOCK DOMAINE JEAN PABIOT 2010 ‘FINES CAILLOTTES’

‘Fines caillottes translates to fine stones as this particular vineyard is laden with them. This imparts the mineral edge to the wine as well as the natural spice and crisp acidity of the Sauvignon grape. No oak is used in its making and the 2010 vintage was very traditional hence a continuation of the style that we have come to admire so much.’ (CODE: 3738) - $22.50 / BOTTLE

DOMAIN BART 2009 FIXIN ‘LES HERVELETS’ 1er CRU

‘We have managed to get some additional stock of this stunning 2009 Burgundy. For me it was one of the best wines in our 2009 Burgundy offer and certainly the greatest quality to value wine in the range. Forget its origin in the mysterious Fixin village and enjoy it simply for its great taste of ripe Pinot Noir.’ (CODE: 2271) - $55.00 / BOTTLE

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Le Brun Servenay

Avize – Cote des Blancs 9 hectares

Le Brun Servenay Brut Selection Avize Grand Cru 100% Chardonnay being a blend of 50% 2008, 20% 2007, 20% 2006 and older reserve wines. This particular cuvée is always a blend of 4 vintages – and good ones at that. Fermentation is classic in tank and the malo-lactic fermentation is blocked. Rich and tight, very complex with oodles of Avize spice – coupled with subtle overtones of white fruits. There is purity and weight and the lack of malo-lactic fermentation adds a level of finesse and freshness which makes this a great aperitif or food style. This is primarily from Avize with a little Cramant (vineyard right on the Avize border) and a little Oger. This wine needs no introduction – now very popular with regular customers and many restaurants are pouring this by the glass including Rockpool. Closure is Diam cork. (CODE: 5932) - $42.00 / BOTTLE Pre-arrival Burghound: “(base wine 2007, 100% chardonnay). An exceptionally subtle and restrained nose grudgingly offers up ultra-pure and elegant aromas of freshly baked bread, rose petals, lavender, sliced green apple and a hint of lemon. Equally pure, intense and beautifully well-delineated flavors are crisp, focused and quite dry without being unduly austere on the linear finish. I quite like this but it’s perhaps not the best choice for those who desire generous or very full-flavored examples as this is decidedly an understated Champagne. This could be drunk now or held for a few more years, which would be my choice. 93pts/2014+” Tim White – The Australian Financial Review October 28-30 2011: “Crisp pear skin and flinty-smelling with a touch of complex match strike. Spring water pure fruit. Excellent weight in the mouth with subtle pear and lemon peel flavours. Long and pure, a Champagne for purists and oyster lovers. 94/100”

Le Brun Servenay NV Rosé Rosés from the Cote des Blancs can often be a little light and just ‘simply coloured Chardonnay’, but here we have a wine with some substance and real texture. 88% Grand Cru Chardonnay (same blend as the Brut Selection) from Avize and surrounding villages with the red wine component of 12% being oak vinified pinot noir / pinot meunier. Again no malolactic fermentation and a dosage of 8g/litre. Toasty and spicy from the Avize fruit and a hint of smoke from the oak matured red wine. Strawberries and citrus in abundance! A classic and a bargain. Closure is Diam cork. (CODE: 2166) - $43.00 / BOTTLE Pre-arrival Burghound: “(base wine 2007, 88% chardonnay, 12% pinot noir/pinot meunier). This is one of the more “pinot-like” examples of Champagne that I have had in a while as it’s very fruity with notes of raspberry, cherry, red currant and even a hint of cranberry yet there is good complexity as well. There is an abundance of mousse but the bead is quite fine as is the precision and delivery of the almost delicate flavors that finish agreeably dry and crisp. This is really very good and I often find that very fruity examples of rosé champagne are banal and ever-so-mildly sweet but that is definitely not the case here. Worth a look and I would suggest enjoying this now for the exuberant and exceptionally fresh fruit rather than aging it.” 91pts/now+ Tyson Stelzer – The Champagne Guide 2012. “This may be the youngest champagne you'll taste this year, but such is its perfumed freshness that there's no need to wait a moment before you dive in. A vibrant pink hue ushers in a bouquet of gorgeous strawberry and red cherry blossom fragrance. The palate is delicate, primary, linear, and predictably one-dimensional, but those red fruits linger through an ethereal finish and chalky Avize minerality. An enticing wine that showcases Le Brun's skill. “94/100

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Le Brun Servenay 2002 Exhilarante VV This has sold out at the property but we reserved a small parcel for further bottle ageing on lees. Blended from their best vineyards in the same ratio as their vineyards, 80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot and 10% Meunier. The purity and power is quite awesome. We have the weight from the superb 2002 vintage in perfect balance with the citrus purity of the maker’s style. The blocking of the malo lactic fermentation keeps all the richness under control – we have freshness and elegance in harmony with the intensity. Citrus and spice with weight and hints of exotic fruit. From 40 to 80 year old vines! Closure is Diam cork. Demand will be high and we only have a small allocation – limited to 6 bottles per customer maximum. (CODE: 6057) - $57.00 / BOTTLE Pre-arrival Burghound on the 2002 Exhilarante: “(80% chardonnay, 10% each pinot noir and pinot meunier). This is actually quite aromatically similar to the regular Vieilles Vignes cuvée though there is more obvious effervescence to the delicious, round and mildly toasty flavors that aren’t quite as crisp or refined. By contrast, there is a more depth to the finish and almost no austerity either. While the two cuvées are qualitatively comparable, they offer two different drinking experiences. Those who prefer a certain reserve and an understated style will prefer the “regular” and those who want a slightly toastier and more generous style will most likely prefer the Exhilarante. Note that this could be aged further but it is already drinking quite well. 92pts/now+”

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LAUNOIS PERE ET FILS Le Mesnil-sur-Oger – Grand Cru Cote des Blancs – 30 hectares Overall vineyard size here is quite large size with 30 ha of vineyards spread across the Cote des Blancs (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger and Cramant) and Sezanne. 22ha is bottled by the family with the remainder being sold off to the big houses. Viticulture is all certified organic – average vine age is high and picking here is always a week later than other growers as Bernard is searching for full ripeness and maturity. The vinification style is classic in flat bottomed stainless steel tanks, leaving the wines to enrich on their lees for much longer than usual. Bernard is one of the best producers in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger – most Champagne journalists say he is the best after Salon! Demand for Launois has been high – so much so that for the previous two years, stocks of many cuvees had sold out by middle of the year. This shipment of Quartz is the most recent disgorgement and is now 'pure' Le Mesnil-sur-Oger fruit. Benoit Marguet has been looking after the export side of the business but unfortunately business and family issues has caused a rift between him and wife Severine Launois – resulting in a divorce. So for the moment we are dealing directly with Severine. And yes finally we have a small quantity of oak matured Sezanne Chardonnay – Cuvee Dorine. Dosages of all wines are moderate at about 8g/litre. Launois NV Cuvée Mesnil Quartz Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs. Blended from 2008 and 2007 with some older reserve wines, all Grand Cru Chardonnay, now from pure Le Mesnil-sur-Oger fruit only. Previously known as ‘Cuvée Sablé’ – but the name had to be changed due to copyright issues. This has a similar overall make up to the cuvée reserve but the ‘pressure’ here has been reduced to ‘cremant’ style at 4 atmospheres – making this a little more delicate and subtle – a delightful adjunct to great seafood and as an aperitif. Unctuous and persistent with hints of chalk, citrus and white fruits. A classic and only made in small quantities. Don’t be confused by the ‘less atmospheres’ of this wine. It is as equally 'fizzy' as the standard wine but because the maturation in bottle on lees progresses at a lower pressure and lower alcohol level, different aromas and flavours develop – allowing the more steely and mineral flavour aspects to evolve – resulting in a unique flavour profile. Limited. CODE (5746) - $50.00 / BOTTLE pre-arrival Decanter Magazine January 2012. Broad, lactic nose, verging on tropical with mineral, lemon and toffee notes. It has a sumptuous mousse, cleansing acidity and spicy, fig and cinnamon fruit. A traditional palate that is a little indulgent. Highly recommended 4 Stars. Launois NV Cuvée Reserve Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs. Blended from 2008 and 2007 with some older reserve wines, all Grand Cru Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Oger and a little Avize. A similar flavour profile to the quartz but a little rounder and richer with a standard pressure of 6 atmospheres. The differences between this wine and the Quartz are subtle but certainly detectable. There is more richness and white fruits on the reserve – hints of apple and chalk. Great with food or aperitif. Pin point subtle mousse. A versatile all-round style that beats 'big house Champagnes' on all fronts. (CODE 3533) - $50.00 / BOTTLE pre-arrival

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Launois NV Cuvée Dorine Blanc de Blancs. Bernard had never made oak matured Champagne until Benoit Marguet put the idea forward. The 100% spicy Sezanne Chardonnay takes the old oak barrel maturation perfectly. Again a blend of 2008 and 2007. Not much is produced and most is only sold at cellar door to good clients. We are fortunate to have a small allocation. The creamy opulence of the oak is immediately noticeable on the nose and palate. Aromas of tropical and dried fruits, minerals lead to an intoxicating palate – bursting with citrus and chalk. Sezanne is just south of the Cote de Blancs and is very famous for its high quality Chardonnay. Stunning Champagne from a master grower! (CODE: 3739) - $50.00 / BOTTLE pre-arrival

Dizy – Marne Valley 22 hectares

Gaston Chiquet

The original Nicolas Chiquet planted his first vines in 1746. Since then eight generations have carried on the family tradition. Gaston Chiquet launched his own brand in 1935. They now own 22 hectares covering Dizy, Ay, Mareuil-sur-Ay and Hautvillers. The proportions cultivated are Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Meunier 40% and Pinot Noir 20%. Dizy has a 1er Cru classification with a rating of 95% and has much in common with its neighbouring village Aÿ. The wines show good weight and intensity, and they are proud to use their high quality Pinot Meunier. Having 1er Cru vineyards helps, since it basically means you have access to Pinot Meunier which cannot be grown in Grand Cru designated vineyards! Pinot Meunier is a much maligned variety. Nicolas makes a wonderful 100% Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from Aÿ which is a masterpiece – but sadly this is only available in small quantities. He also makes a vintage reserve Aÿ Blanc de Blancs, which is only available in magnums!! Now that’s what I call a serious and passionate vigneron! Nicolas is also a member of the ‘Club Tresors’ and produces a ‘Special Club’ cuvée. The ‘Club Tresors’ draws inspiration on three guiding principles – authenticity, rigor and originality. Michael Edwards in the ‘Finest Wines of Champagne’ says

‘These Champagnes pre-eminently give the

drinker a real sense of place, of the special plots of earth from which they come … the antithesis of a big house’s blend of many parts.’ Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition NV. A blend of 80% 2008 and older reserve wines. 35% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 45% Pinot Meunier with a dosage of 8gm/litre. This is a delightfully round and balanced cuvée with a persistent and elegant mousse. Colour is a straw gold, aromas of brioche and apple leading to a complex and unctuous palate, no doubt enriched by the quality Pinot Meunier component. Always an approachable rounder style and perfect as an aperitif or with any seafood or white meat. A bargain. (CODE: 3417) - $42.00 / BOTTLE pre-arrival

Tyson Stelzer – The Champagne Guide 2012. “This is the real business. Pinot meunier has been selected for its character here, with aromas of brioche and a juicy white stone-fruit concentration in the mouth. There are hints of citrus purity and nuts along the way, building nicely through the finish and opening out into well-structured acidity. The freshness, length and drive of chardonnay kick in on the end, lingering with expressive, soft, chalky minerality. Even with a 40% price rise since last year in Australia, it represents great value.” 93/100

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NEW STOCK - ORDER FORM Ross Duke Wine Company Pty Ltd, Suite 309, 63 Stead St, South Melbourne. 3205 TEL: (03) 9696 7920 FAX: (03) 9696 8703 Email: rdwc@frenchwinecentre.com OFFER CLOSES: 23rd MARCH, 2012 SHIPMENT DUE END OF MARCH CODE

QTY. BOTTLES

3738 2271 5932 2166 6057 5746 3533 3739 3417

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JEAN PABIOT 2010 POUILLY-FUME BART 2009 FIXIN ‘LES HERVELETS’ 1 er CRU Le Brun Servenay Selection Le Brun Servenay Rose Le Brun Servenay 2002 Exhilarante VV Launois Quartz Blanc de Blancs Launois Cuvee Reserve Blanc de Blancs Launois Cuvee Dorine Blanc de Blancs Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition

VALUE

$22.50 $55.00 $42.00 $43.00 $57.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $42.00

TOTAL 5% Discount for full cases (12 x 750ml) of the same wine SUB-TOTAL FREIGHT GRAND TOTAL

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