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October 5 and
November 2, 2020
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Ideal with Evolution Drink this year Will develop, drink within 2 years Meant for cellaring Concentration Light - Medium - Great
1. SELECT YOUR WINES Let yourself be inspired by our detailed descriptions to find out which wines best suit your palate. Our custom chart on the left also features a variety of user-friendly symbols that can guide your selection. Still unsure what to order? Opimian’s Member Service team is always available to help you make an informed choice. Call us at 1-800-361-9421 or e-mail MemberService@Opimian.ca. 2. PLACE YOUR ORDER Last day to order for this Cellar Offering is Monday, November 2, 2020. No orders will be processed after this time. There are three ways to order: • Online: Go to Opimian.ca, sign in and select Order Wine. • Email MemberService@Opimian.ca with your selection. • Call 1-800-361-9421, Monday-Friday, 10am - 5pm ET. 3. LET US HANDLE THE REST The wines featured on this Cellar Offering are still at the producers’ wineries when you order them, so it is normal that the process takes a bit of time and effort on our side. Release dates are dependent upon actual arrival dates, distance from port of entry to liquor board and processing time required by each liquor board. For this Cellar Offering, the expected release date is spring 2021. Once the wine arrives at your local liquor store or distribution centre, you will receive a Pick-up Notice with the specified date (the Release Date) and your pick-up location.
Conditions of Purchase • Accepted payment methods: Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or cheque payable to Opimian. • Prices include all applicable federal and provincial markups and taxes. • A valid membership card is required to order. • Bottle prices are for reference only. All orders are by the case, with no minimum required.
Oak Light - Medium - Heavy Organic*
Vegetarian** Limited quantities Limited Very limited Extremely limited Less than 100 cases available Members’ Choice 2019 favourite
*This information is provided by our suppliers and reflects the certifications of their own countries which do not necessarily match Canadian norms.
Sweetness scale Opimian Suggests Starting a cellar Medal Winner Discovery 2019 Discovery Program Case Select Plus 2019 Select Plus Program Case M—Degree of Maturity (1-10) M1 = lay down M10 = fully mature
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D—Degree of Drinkability (1-10) D1 = needs time D10 = ready to drink
OPIMIAN WINE CLUB DE VIN —
300 - 2170 RENÉ-LÉVESQUE WEST MONTREAL QC H3H 2T8
Grams/litre
**This information is provided by our producers and may not reflect Canadian norms.
Examples
[00]
0-3
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds
[01]
4-6
Some New World varietals, some reds
[02]
7 - 12
[03]
13 - 20
Champagne, Sparkling, Rosés, few reds Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou
[04]
21 - 34
Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry
[05]
35 - 50
Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace
[06]
51 - 74
Spätlese German, Sweet Loire, Port, Dessert Muscat
[07]
75 - 100
Auslese, Beerenauslese
[08]
101 - 139
Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port
[09]
140 - 179
Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port
[10]
180 >
Speciality sweet wines, Trockenbeerenauslese
CWeb20
Wines from Italy and France Wineries and wine drinkers everywhere have been affected by COVID-19, some more than others. Wine regions which rely heavily on the restaurant trade and tourism have been particularly hard hit. Back in April, the surplus of European wine was estimated to be as high as one billion litres, and there was much talk of distillation into industrial alcohol. As we mulled this over at Opimian, we wondered what we could do to help those who were the hardest hit. This Web Offering is a result of that. It includes producers from southern France that rely solely on local restaurant and cellar door sales, and wineries in northern Italy, one of the first regions to go into lockdown in Europe. All the wines are exclusive to Opimian in Canada, with many never having been available outside of their local vicinity. The usual rigorous tasting process was used to evaluate each wine. I was greatly relieved that samples made it through UK customs and were delivered during lockdown. This has been a great experience, finding some delicious wines, learning about the estates, and getting to virtually know the winemakers behind them. Enjoy!
JANE MASTERS MW, OPIMIAN’S MASTER OF WINE Every wine offered by Opimian is tasted and selected for its deliciousness and value by our consultant Master of Wine, Jane Masters MW. Jane also chooses the mixed cases for Opimian’s Discovery and Select Plus subscription programs for members to discover wines in an easy way, as well as wines for the premium Founders’ Choice program. As one of 409 Masters of Wine worldwide, Jane has in-depth knowledge and her aim is to share her love of wine with members via the Cellar Offering. She was elected Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine 2016-2018.
ITALY Veneto-----------------------------------4 Piedmont------------------------------ 12 Tuscany------------------------------- 13 Puglia--------------------------------- 18 Sicily---------------------------------- 20 FRANCE Languedoc-Roussillon----------------- 22 Rhône--------------------------------- 32 Bordeaux------------------------------ 36
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Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Cantina Beato Bartolomeo is located in the ancient Breganze wine region in the Veneto in northern Italy. The appellation lies in the hills surrounding the small town from which it takes its name and extends to the foot of the Alps. The land is planted to vines and cherry trees, with vine growing going back to ancient times. Some ancient varieties such as Vespaiolo are still cultivated there today and the region is renowned in Italy for the quality of its Pinot Noir. Named after a Dominican friar who was Bishop of Vicenza in the thirteenth century, Cantina Beato Bartolomeo was started by local growers in 1950. The winery makes wines in a way which is in keeping with the environment, socially equitable and economically viable. It aims to become completely self sufficient in terms of energy and currently produces 40% of its electricity needs from solar power.
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LE COLLINE DI SAN GIORGIO PINOT NERO, DOC BREGANZE, 2018
2081
LE COLLINE DI SAN GIORGIO MERLOT, DOC BREGANZE, 2018
Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir)
Merlot
$ 30.00
$ 28.00
$ 180.00
$ 168.00
Breganze, on the Asagio plateau, is one of the best wine regions in Italy for the production of Pinot Nero. Subtle aromas of raspberries, menthol and cherries lead to a smooth, light bodied palate, with more succulent fruits and a long red berry finish. This is a fresh and youthful wine from the Veneto perfectly ready to be enjoyed.
2080
LE COLLINE DI SAN GIORGIO PINOT NERO ROSATO, IGT VENETO, 2019 Pinot Nero $ 27.00
$ 162.00
Quite deep in colour, this is a rosé made from Pinot Nero with lots of flavour – wine gums, rosehip, and blackcurrants all show through. It is smooth, medium bodied and easy drinking. 2020-2021, M8 D9 Wine gums
Veneto red wines are quite light in structure and the San Giorgio Merlot 2018 is very easy drinking with aromas of marzipan, almonds and soft leather with some red cherries in the background and an appealing cranberry finish. 2020-2022, M8 D9
5°C
Rosehip, blackcurrant, [02]
Almonds, marzipan, soft leather, red cherries
Salmon filet with fresh peas and mint
Cranberries Sambal chicken skewers
2020-2022, M8 D9 Raspberries, cherries, menthol Succulent fruits, red berries Grilled lamb with potatoes
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16°C
2083
A sweet dessert wine with a bright golden colour, it has mellow aromas of treacle pudding and golden syrup with some orange blossom and other fruits. Flavours of fresh oranges, candied peel mixed with floral notes give this wine character and linger on the palate. This dessert wine was produced from Malvasia grapes grown on hillsides on volcanic soils. After picking, grapes were left to dry for several months before pressing and fermentation. The wine was matured in barrels made from Acacia wood for six months.
LE COLLINE DI SAN GIORGIO DOLCE, IGT VENETO Malvasia $ 47.00
$ 282.00
2020-2023, M8 D9 Treacle pudding, mellow, orange blossom
6°C
Candied peel, floral, [08] Pear and almond pie
2082
LE PRIE VESPAIOLO, DOC BREGANZE, VINO BIOLOGICOORGANIC WINE, 2019 Vespaiola $ 29.00
These Venetian wines will add a touch of Shakespearian drama to your dinners.
2084
SAVARDO CABERNET SAUVIGNON SUPERIORE, DOC BREGANZE, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 174.00
A deliciously expressive white wine with aromas of ripe peaches and pear drops, with fresh apple and lemon flavours leading to a crisp finish. Vespaiola is cultivated exclusively in the province of Vicenza. Within the Breganze DOC it is used to produce dry and sweet wines. Although little is known about its origin and history, it is believed to be an ancient variety whose name refers to its naturally high sugar content, making it attractive to wasps - vespa is Italian for wasp.
$ 36.00
Villa Savardo lies on the outskirts of the town of Breganze, an old aristocratic mansion on a hill. Its surrounding vineyards produce grapes for the Savardo range of wines. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is floral with earthy notes mixed with red cherries. It is succulent on the palate, light bodied with very moreish sour cherry flavours which persist in the mouth. It was matured for 12 months in large French oak vats.
2020-2021, M8 D9 Pear drops, ripe peaches
6°C
$ 216.00
2020-2023, M8 D9 Floral, red cherries, earthy notes
16°C
Fresh apples, lemon, crisp finish, [01]
Sour cherry
Baccalà alla Vincentina: Vincenza-style codfish
Beef filet with truffle and Vezzena cheese
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Maso Maroni
The smartly packaged range of Maso Maroni wines is sold mainly in Italy through bars and restaurants or directly from the cellar door. Mauro, Patrizia and Sofia Bustaggi grow their grapes in dry stone terraced vineyards called Marogne. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara vines are planted on hillsides at 300 metres facing south and south-west on chalky soils close to the village of Santa Maria in Stelle, north of Verona. All are handpicked starting towards the end of September each year.
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MASO MARONI VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE, DOC, 2018
2087
MASO MARONI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, DOCG, 2016
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
$ 53.00
$ 78.00
$ 318.00
$ 468.00
Soft and round with flavours of mixed dried fruits and apricot skins, this is a silky-smooth wine. High in alcohol at 16%, it was matured in selected oak casks for up to 30 months.
2085
MASO MARONI VALPOLICELLA, DOC, 2019 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella $ 42.00
$ 252.00
Quite pale in colour, nevertheless Maso Maroni Valpolicella 2019 has intense red fruit aromas. It is quite light in body with intense juicy red fruit flavours and a bitter cherry finish.
A richer, more concentrated wine with a floral bouquet of peonies and roses mixed with fresh herbs. It is supple with sweet fruit flavours, succulent mid palate and a long chocolate and vanilla finish.
2020-2023, M8 D9 Red fruits
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16°C
2020-2024, M7 D9 Peonies, rose, herbs
18°C
2020-2028, M7 D8 Cooked fruits
18°C
Juicy fruits, bitter cherry
Sweet fruits, chocolate, vanilla spice
Raisins, apricot skin
Serve slightly chilled as aperitif
Hasenpfeffer (German rabbit stew)
Middle Eastern bison meatballs with cilantro and Greek yogurt sauce
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Antichello Produced by Giancarlo and Luciano Begnoni, Antichello wines are vibrant in style with a healthy dose of oak.
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ANTICHELLO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, DOCG, 2016 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara $ 74.00
$ 444.00
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella... these varieties are the recipe for great Italian wines!
2089 Ruby in colour, this is an Amarone with intense cedary, pencil lead and spicy oak characters which dominate raisined fruit aromas. On the palate it is rich and succulent with more fruit making a presence, ripe cherries and red apples with a spicy oak seasoning. A tremendously persistent wine, delicious to drink now and which will continue to mature. Grapes were grown in the hills around Fumane in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area. These were dried for three months before pressing, with 100 kilos of grapes yielding just 40 litres of super sweet grape must. It was matured for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
ANTICHELLO VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE, DOC, 2017 Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone $ 47.00
The Ripasso 2017 has aromas of cola cubes, herbs, flowers and cedar. It is firm on the palate with some chewy astringent tannins and some woody flavours. Produced from 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Corvinone grapes, it underwent two fermentations. The first from fresh grapes, the second after the addition of Amarone grape skins. Matured for nine months in Slavonian oak barrels.
2020-2028, M7 D9 Cedar, pencil lead, raisins
18°C
$ 282.00
2020-2023, M8 D9 Cola cubes, floral
Cherries, red apples, spicy oak
Woody, tea leaves
Sticky barbecue chicken
Charcuterie platter
18°C
— ITALY VENETO
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ANTICHELLO VALPOLICELLA, DOC, 2019
Villa Mondi Based in Marano di Valpolicella, the family have been farming grapes for five generations.
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone $ 35.00
$ 210.00
Light bodied in style, with appealing flavours of sour cherries and chocolate, it has a long finish and aromas of coffee grinds and red fruits. The focus of this wine is on fruit and freshness.
PRODUCER FOR THIS CELLAR
2020-2023, M8 D9 Coffee grinds, chocolate, red fruits
16°C
Sour cherries Smothered chicken with creamy mushroom gravy
2091
ANTICHELLO BARDOLINO, DOC, 2019 Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara $ 30.00
$ 180.00
Bardolino, made from the same grape varieties as Valpolicella grown on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, are perfect quaffing wines made to be drunk young – and chilled. Antichello Bardolino 2019 has interesting aromas of cherry menthol, rose petals, peonies, red berries and cola. It is light, refreshing and very drinkable with lingering flavours.
2092
VILLA MONDI MERLOT & CORVINA, IGT VENETO, 2019 Merlot, Corvina $ 25.00
A savoury wine with aromas of woodlands, spice, earth and a touch of animal. It is light bodied with a sour fruit finish.
2020-2022, M8 D9 Rose petal, cherry menthol, cola
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16°C
2020-2021, M8 D9 Savoury, woodlands, spice
Red berries
Earthy, sour berries
Antipasto platter
Wild mushroom pizza
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$ 150.00
16°C
2093
VILLA MONDI GARGANEGA & CHARDONNAY, IGT VENETO, 2019
2095
VILLA MONDI SOAVE CLASSICO, DOC, 2019
Garganega, Chardonnay
Garganega, Trebbiano
$ 25.00
$ 27.00
$ 150.00
A crisp white wine with almond, lemon and apricot flavours and a crisp finish. 80% of the blend is the indigenous Garganega grape grown on hillside vineyards around the province.
A subtle wine with nice depth on the palate, it has aromas of fennel and fresh apples. It is crisp and refreshing. The Soave DO lies to the east of Verona, bordering Valpolicella DOC. Soave Classico DOC is a subregion representing the historic heart of the region. It was made from a blend of 70% Garganega with 30% Trebbiano.
2020-2021, M8 D9 Almond, citrus
$ 162.00
6°C
Lemon, apricot, [01] Pan-fried sea bass with lemon garlic herb sauce
2094
VILLA MONDI CORVINA VERONESE, IGT VENETO, 2018 Corvina Veronese $ 33.00
$ 198.00
A more concentrated red, Villa Mondi Corvina 2018 is deep in colour with mellow fruit aromas combined with a savoury character. It is rich with cherry and raisin flavours. It was produced from 100% Corvina grapes grown on sunny slopes around Marano at 300 metres. 2020-2023, M8 D9 Mellow fruits with savoury character
18°C
2020-2021, M8 D9 Fresh apple, fennel
Cherries, raisins
Crisp, dry, [01]
Fusilli pasta with fennel sausage
Cheese gougères
6°C
— ITALY VENETO
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ITALY
TUSCANY
2096
FERRARI CORBELLI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO, DOCG, 2016
2098
TORRE GUELFA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, DOCG, 2015
Prugnolo Gentile, Merlot
Brunello (Sangiovese)
$ 47.00
$ 89.00
$ 282.00
A spectacular wine with floral Parma violets and black cherry aromas, it is soft and juicy on the palate. Plentiful fruit flavours are complemented by fresh tarragon and a long black cherries-and-cream finish. It is fine in texture. 2016 was a good, albeit low yielding year in Tuscany, up to 20% on the average. The della Seta Ferrari Corbelli Greco family own about 20 hectares of vineyards on the Gracciano Estate with Gracciano one of the historic crus of Montepulciano.
2097
$ 534.00
CAMPOPAZZO CHIANTI CLASSICO, DOCG, 2016 Sangiovese, Canaiolo $ 48.00
$ 288.00
A developed wine with a mature bouquet of undergrowth, cherry menthol, blackcurrants and smoke. It is medium bodied with a marked acidity, supple tannins and a chewy finish requiring some time to soften. Vineyards in Radda in the heart of Chianti Classico are owned by the Ciampi family. Produced from a combination of 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo, it was vinified and matured in concrete tanks with a very limited use of oak. 2020-2024, M8 D9 Parma violets, black cherries
18°C
Brick ruby in colour, Torre Guelfa Brunello di Montalcino 2015 shows some maturity with aromas of figgy pudding, smoke and apricot. It has good weight with sweet dried fruit flavours. Brunello vineyards – a local clone of Sangiovese – are planted between 270 and 325 metres on the slopes around the hilltop village of Montalcino.
2021-2026, M7 D7 Undergrowth, cherry menthol, blackcurrant
18°C
2020-2025, M7 D9 Smoke, figgy pudding, vanilla, apricot
18°C
Tarragon, cherries and cream
Sour fruits, chewy
Dried fruits
Spinach and feta flat bread
Risotto with herbs and prosciutto
Pan-fried venison with garlic potato wedges
— ITALY TUSCANY
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PIEMONTE Cascina Chicco
This family-owned winery is currently run by Enrico and Marco Faccenda. It was established in Roero by their grandfather Ernesto, a local butcher on one hectare of land in the 1950s. The brothers now farm approximately 50 hectares in some of the best sites in different regions of Piemonte. As well as being a wine producer, Erico is mayor of his town and his wife is a doctor. They have been working hard to help the local population and nurse the sick during the pandemic. Both Enrico’s wife and daughter, who is studying obstetrics, contracted the virus but have fully recovered.
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CASCINA CHICCO BARBERA D’ALBA, DOC, GRANERA ALTA, 2018 Barbera $ 37.00
$ 222.00
Quite closed on the nose initially at the time of tasting, with some musky notes, it opened up nicely with some air to reveal a soft, medium bodied, flavoursome wine with juicy fruit flavours and a bitter cherry finish. Granera Alta refers to the site of an ancient granary which was converted to a vineyard in the mid 18th century. The south-south-west exposure, very high limestone content of the soil and the microclimate produce intense and powerful Barbera. 2020-2024, M8 D9 Musk
18°C
Juicy fruits, bitter cherries Pasta e fagioli (Italian pasta and bean soup)
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CASCINA CHICCO LANGHE NEBBIOLO, DOC, 2018 Nebbiolo $ 39.00
$ 234.00
Outstanding Nebbiolo for the price, the 2018 is a translucent brick colour. Aromas of smoke and undergrowth, some gamey notes and a touch of floral scents all combine to create a wonderful bouquet. On the palate it is supple with nice weight and good depth. It is complex with layers of flavour, a spicy finish and some grippy tannins. 2020-2024, M8 D9 Gamey, undergrowth, floral
18°C
Complex, spicy Roasted game hens
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CASCINA CHICCO BAROLO, DOCG, ROCCHE DI CASTELLETTO, 2016 Nebbiolo $ 59.00
$ 354.00
2020-2026, M7 D9 Mellow ripe fruit Fruit, spices, well structured Roast chicken and potatoes
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A wine with great structure and balance. 2016 was a very good year in Piemonte for Nebbiolo, and this wine is nicely mature with plenty of life ahead of it. Subsequent to selecting it for this offering, it was awarded the top 3 Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso. A mellow bouquet leads to a medium-bodied wine with delicious mid palate fruit. The vines are planted in Castelletto of Monforte d’Alba with south-west and west exposition. Yields are kept low by two thinnings in the vineyards in August. In addition, grapes are also strictly sorted at harvest. Grapes were left to macerate on skins for 40 to 45 days, then the wine was matured in barrels for 30 months.
This is a rare opportunity to taste these wines usually reserved for the restaurant industry.
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ARESCA NEBBIOLO D’ALBA, DOC, 2016 Nebbiolo $ 43.00
$ 258.00
Brick ruby in colour with aromas of truffles, smoke, prunes and raisins. It is light on the palate with flavours of Christmas cake and bitter liquorice, a marked sour acidity giving a firm astringent finish. Produced by the Aresca family from Nebbiolo grapes grown around the town of Alba. Ready for drinking, it will hold for several years but not improve. 2020-2024, M8 D9 Prunes, raisins, truffles Christmas cake, bitter liquorice Skirt steak with romesco sauce
18°C
2103
GUASTI CLEMENTE DIANA BARBERA D’ASTI, DOCG, 2019 Barbera d’Asti $ 40.00
$ 240.00
Intense red berry fruit aromas lead to a soft supple palate. This is a medium bodied wine, youthful with appealing red cherry and jammy flavours. Produced in a family winery at Nizza Monferrato in the heart of the Asti region. 2020-2024, M8 D9 Red berries
18°C
Cherries, jammy Spicy sausage pizza
— ITALY PIEMONTE
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Cantina Clavesana Cantina Clavesana is a cooperative located in the small commune of Clavesana in southern Piemonte. Established in the late 1950s, the winery currently has 200 members cultivating vines for wine grapes in Piemonte’s Langhe hills.
2105
BAROLO, DOCG, TERRA, 2015
Nebbiolo $ 60.00
$ 360.00
Cedary oak spices dominate the bouquet with touches of smoke masking the fruit. On the palate, it is well balanced with flavours of dates and raisins. It has good weight followed by a woody finish. After a slow maceration, the wine was aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks and small 225-litre barriques.
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ROERO ARNEIS, DOCG, TERRA, 2019 Arneis $ 31.00
$ 186.00
An elegant and flavoursome white wine made from the local Arneis grape, it scored highly in my tasting. It is pale in colour with nice fruit on the nose, citrus flavors shine on the palate. Roero Arneis is smooth, medium bodied and an absolute treat. 2020-2025, M7 D9 Cedary oak, spices, smoke
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18°C
2020-2021, M8 D9 Fresh fruit
Raisins, dates, woody
Citrus, flavoursome, [00]
Tajarin al tartufo
Squid ink linguine pasta
6°C
2108
LANGHE NEBBIOLO, DOC, TERRA, 2018 Nebbiolo $ 43.00
$ 258.00
Buying these wines will help producers affected by COVID-19.
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BARBERA D’ALBA, DOC, TERRA, 2018 Barbera $ 34.00
$ 204.00
Dark fruits, black cherries and vanilla flavours give lots of appeal to this wine, on the lighter side of medium bodied. It has supple tannins complemented by a tangy sour finish, giving it a vibrancy. It spent six months in large oak casks.
Pale ruby in colour, this is a light Nebbiolo produced from grapes from younger vines (5 to 15 years old) and cultivated at various altitudes (between 250 and 600 metres). Floral aromas are complemented by more red fruit flavours on the palate with a sour cranberry and redcurrant finish.
2020-2023, M8 D9 Dark fruits, black cherries, vanilla
18°C
Sour black fruits Carne all’albese (Piedmontese steak tartare)
2020-2023, M8 D9 Floral
18°C
Light bodied, firm finish Butter-basted ribeye with crispy potatoes
— ITALY PIEDMONT
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PUGLIA
2109
VILLA PIERI ROSSO DI PUGLIA, IGT, 2019 Negroamaro, Sangiovese $ 17.00
$ 204.00
A medium bodied wine with savoury character – hedgerow and herbal aromas with berries, sour cherries and some chewy tannins on the finish coming from Puglia in southern Italy. 2020-2022, M8 D9 Savoury, hedgerow, berries
16°C
Cherries Penne alla arrabiata (penne with spicy tomato sauce)
— ITALY PUGLIA
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SICILY
2110
VILLA PIERI PINOT GRIGIO DI SICILIA, IGT, 2019 Pinot Grigio $ 17.00
$ 204.00
Refreshingly dry and crisp with white fruits and a sour green apple finish. 2020-2021, M8 D9 White fruit, green apples
6°C
Crisp, sour apple finish, [01] Seared sea scallops with lemon herb risotto
— ITALY SICILY
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FRANCE
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
2111
LA PETITE ECLUSE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, IGP PAYS D’OC, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon $ 16.00
$ 192.00
A medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with cooked blackberry and blackcurrant flavours and a supple mid palate. Grapes were grown in vineyards around Béziers and the wine named after the locks on the Canal du Midi that passes through the Languedoc, linking the Atlantic with the Mediterranean Sea. Constructed in the 17th century, it was a feat of engineering. 2020-2022, M8 D9 Cooked blackberries, blackcurrant
18°C
Black fruits Bison cottage pie
— FRANCE LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
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LA PETITE ECLUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC, IGP PAYS D’OC, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc $ 17.00
2113
LA PETITE ECLUSE PINOT NOIR, IGP PAYS D’OC, 2019 Pinot Noir
$ 204.00
Great value Sauvignon Blanc, this is a dry crisp wine with plenty of guava and passionfruit flavours.
$ 19.00
$ 228.00
A light wine with floral and sour cherry flavours and firm acidity on the finish. Pinot Noir vines are cultivated on cooler plots benefitting from the cool air from the Montagne Noire and the Tramontane wind. 2020-2022, M8 D9 Floral, soapy
14°C
Sour cherries Cold roast beef
2114
LA PETITE ECLUSE CHARDONNAY, IGP PAYS D’OC, 2019 Chardonnay $ 18.00
$ 216.00
A smooth supple Chardonnay with melon, pears and cooked white fruit flavours. Chardonnay does well on calcareous limestone soils. Grapes were pressed immediately after picking and were fermented at low temperature. 2020-2022, M8 D9 Guava, passionfruit
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6°C
2020-2021, M8 D9 Melon, pears, cooked white fruits
Crisp, passionfruit, [00]
Smooth, [00]
Grilled chicken Caesar salad
Shrimp linguini
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6°C
Château Jouclary
Owned by Pascal Gianesini, a close friend of Floris Lemstra at neighboring Château Canet, Château Jouclary produces white, rosé and red wines. The estate has a total of 60 hectares of vines, 30 hectares within the Cabardès appellation on calcareous limestone slopes and 30 hectares on low ground with deeper soils producing IGP wines. Based in Conques-sur-Orbiel, vineyards benefit from the cooling influence of the Montagne Noire.
The owners of this vineyard are neighbours with Opimian producer Château Canet.
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DOMAINE JOUCLARY VIOGNIER, IGP PAYS D’OC, 2019
CHÂTEAU JOUCLARY, CUVÉE TRADITION, AOC CABARDÈS, 2018 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache $ 34.00
$ 204.00
Viognier $ 38.00
$ 228.00
A wonderful example of Viognier, Château Jouclary’s 2019 has aromas of orange blossom with a touch of fresh apricot and vanilla oak. It is smooth and full, flavoursome yet elegant. Grapes were harvested in the cool early hours of the morning then left to macerate on skins at low temperature for 24 hours prior to fermentation.
Nice jammy fruits and cooked cherries with a nice depth on the nose precede a smooth juicy palate. This is a medium bodied wine, succulent and smooth with lingering bitter cherry flavours. Cabardès is where the influence of the Mediterranean climate and that of the Atlantic meet, and the appellation combines Bordeaux grape varieties with Syrah and Grenache from the south. Each grape variety was picked and vinified separately when fully ripe, undergoing an extended maceration of 30 days with no use of oak.
2020-2022, M8 D9 Orange blossom, apricot, vanilla
6°C
2020-2023, M8 D9 Jammy, cooked cherries
18°C
Rich, flavoursome, [00]
Succulent juicy fruits
Crab legs with garlic butter sauce
T-bone steaks with shallot reduction
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CHÂTEAU JOUCLARY, LES AMANDIERS, AOC CABARDÈS, 2018 Merlot, Syrah, Grenache $ 41.00
$ 246.00
Vines have been grown since the 2nd century BC in the Cabardès AOC.
Easy drinking and flavoursome, Les Amandiers 2018 is intense in colour with aromas of cooked red fruits compote, vanilla and some coffee. It is mellow with a supple mid palate. Red fruit flavours on the palate are complemented with a savoury character. Although quite light in structure, it is medium bodied with a long red cherry finish. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% Syrah and 20% Grenache, after a lengthy time on skins, the wine was matured in two-year-old oak barrels for 12 months. A very elegant, perfectly crafted wine. 2020-2023, M8 D9 Vanilla, cooked red fruit compote, coffee
18°C
Red fruits with savoury edge Beef Bourguignon
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CUVÉE GUILHAUME DE JOUCLARY, ÉLEVÉ EN FÛT, AOC CARBADÈS, 2018 Merlot, Syrah, Grenache $ 52.00
$ 312.00
2020-2024, M8 D9 Spicy oak, ginger, musk, dark cherries, tarragon, mint
18°C
Warm cooked fruits, bitter cherries Roast squabs with porcini
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A complex, concentrated, full-bodied wine, Cuvée Guilhaume 2018 has intense spicy aromas with ginger, musk, dark cherries, mint, and tarragon. The oak makes its presence known on the palate, but it does not dominate the warm cooked fruit flavours, fine grained texture, and long bitter cherry finish. Made from a selection of grapes from the best vines on the estate, grapes underwent a cold maceration for three days prior to fermentation. It was matured in new French oak barrels for 12 months and is a blend of 45% Merlot, 45% Syrah and 10% Grenache. Drinking deliciously already, it should remain at its peak for some years.
Domaine la Voûte du Verdus
This project was started in 2011 by the Bonnet family, winegrowers in the reputed Terrasses du Larzac sub-region of Languedoc. Guilhem Bonnet watched his grandfather and father tending vines and followed in their footsteps, taking grapes to the local cooperative. His daughter Mélanie, an oenologist, is married to Pierre Estival (winemaker at Château Canet) and the young couple provided Guilhem encouragement and support to produce his own wines by selecting two hectares of the best plots. Today, a total of eight hectares in the communes of Aniane and Saint-Jean-de-Fos are used to make five distinctive wines. The winery, in the spectacular medieval village of SaintGuilhem-le-Désert, is housed in an old building built by the family in 1800. Its sits on an ancient vaulted stone bridge across the Verdus river that flows through the village, giving the domaine its name.
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DOMAINE LA VOÛTE DU VERDUS ROSÉ, AOC LANGUEDOC, 2019 Cinsault, Syrah
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DOMAINE LA VOÛTE DU VERDUS BLANC, IGP SAINT-GUILHEM-LEDÉSERT, 2019 Colombard, Grenache Blanc $ 41.00
$ 246.00
Pale in colour, with aromas of white blossoms, citrus and mineral notes, this is a refreshing crisp wine. Light to medium bodied, it is smooth and well balanced with an appealing fresh apple finish.
$ 38.00
A complex rosé with a lovely salmon pink colour, it has aromas of raspberries, oranges, and mandarins. It is medium bodied with a crisp acidity, and lingering finish, immediately requiring another sip. Produced from Cinsault and Syrah grapes grown in sites known as Les Niplos and Les Pradels on slopes close to the village of Aniane. All grapes were picked by hand and after a slow pressing were fermented at low temperature. The wine was matured in tank on its lees until February.
2020-2021, M8 D9 White blossom, citrus, mineral
6°C
$ 228.00
2020-2021, M8 D9 Raspberry, mandarin
6°C
Fresh apples, crisp, [00]
Orange, citrus, [00]
Pan-fried Dover sole
Stuffed peppers, tomatoes and courgettes
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DOMAINE LA VOÛTE DU VERDUS ROUGE, AOC LANGUEDOC, 2018
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DOMAINE LA VOÛTE DU VERDUS, CUVÉE LE GRAND SAUT, AOC LANGUEDOC, 2017
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache
$ 43.00
$ 56.00
$ 258.00
Deep purple in colour, the 2018 is quite restrained on the nose with some notes of blueberry, black cherries, mineral, coal and spice emerging with a bit of coaxing. It is supple on the palate with a rich smooth texture finishing with flavours of dark fruits and smoke. Based mainly on Syrah and Grenache with a dash of Carignan and Mourvèdre., all grapes are sustainably farmed according to the Terra Vitis certification.
$ 336.00
Deliciously mellow with cooked black fruits and vanilla aromas, this wine has lots of charm. It is soft and smooth with bitter liquorice and earthy flavours giving it a savoury edge. The jewel of the crown in the Domaine la Voûte de Verdus range is made from 45% Carignan – considered by the family to be the most suitable for their terroir and climate. This is combined with 45% Mourvèdre and a splash each of Grenache and Syrah. The wine was matured in the naturally humid old vaulted stone cellar in French oak barrels for 12 months. 2020-2023, M8 D9 Mellow cooked black fruits, vanilla
18°C
Black liquorice, earthy fruits Beef filet in bacon with scallions, sea-soned with herbes de Provence
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for producer videos and tastings. 2020-2024, M7 D8 Blueberries, black cherries, mineral
18°C
Smoky, dark fruits Grilled lamb chops with red peppers
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In the Corbières mountain range, wine is about tradition, passion and high standards.
Domaine La Combe Grande
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DOMAINE LA COMBE GRANDE RUBIS, AOP CORBIÈRES, 2019 Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre $ 25.00
$ 150.00
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DOMAINE LA COMBE GRANDE, AOP CORBIÈRES, 2019 Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre $ 27.00
$ 162.00
This 80-hectare domaine in the Corbières is located in Camplong-d’Aude and is owned by the Sournies-Tibie family, winemakers since the late 1800s. The Cuvée Rubis is deep in colour with smoky garrigue notes. It is a blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes, all picked by hand. The grapes underwent carbonic maceration giving a supple, medium-bodied dense wine.
Cuvée Tradition, produced from the same traditional grape varieties as Cuvée Rubis, is a more concentrated wine. Similarly deep purple in colour, the nose is a little shy at first, then aromas of black cherries and olives emerge. It is soft, medium bodied with a fine texture and a bitter cherry finish.
2020-2022, M8 D9
2020-2023, M8 D9
Garrigue (wild herbs)
18°C
Black olives, cherries
18°C
Smoky fruits
Bitter cherry
French cassoulet
Pork chops with caramelized onions and cherry tomato jam
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Château Belvèze
Guillaume Malafosse took over his family’s domaine Château Belvèze in the Malepère region in 1997. The estate extends over 150 hectares in total with 40 hectares planted to vines. AOC Malepère, a relatively recent appellation created in 2007, is the most western appellation of the Languedoc. It surrounds the city of Carcassonne, extending westwards and to the south to border Limoux.
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CUVÉE SOLÈNE CHARDONNAY, IGP PAYS D’OC, SÉLECTION DES COMTES DE BELVÈZE, 2019
Merlot, Cabernet Franc $ 32.00
Chardonnay $ 32.00
CHÂTEAU BELVÈZE TRADITION, AOP MALEPÈRE, 2018
$ 192.00
Floral and nutty aromas lead to a round wine, quite fat in structure. Flavours of passion fruit and a firm acidity are followed by a citrus pith finish.
A Merlot-based wine with 40% Cabernet Franc is the general rule for Malepère reds. Château Belvèze Tradition 2018 is a translucent ruby colour with herbal aromas, cut grass and some dark fruits. It is light to medium bodied with berries, strawberries and more herbal flavours on the palate. Simple and easy drinking.
2020-2021, M8 D9 Peanut, floral
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6°C
$ 192.00
2020-2022, M8 D9 Herbal, cut grass
18°C
Passion fruit, pithy finish, [00]
Berries, strawberry, herbal
Moules-frites
Roast chicken with lemon, herbs and root vegetables
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CHÂTEAU MIRAUSSE LE ROUGE DE L’AZEROLLE, AOP MINERVOIS, 2019 Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache $ 37.00
$ 222.00
Château Mirausse in the commune of Badens in the Minervois is a mere fourminute drive from Château Canet. The 13-hectare domaine, run by Raymond Julien, makes easy drinking wines from traditional varieties. His Rouge d’Azerolle 2019 has cherries, rhubarb and spicy fruits. It is medium bodied with a solid structure. Grapes were harvested by hand and then underwent carbonic maceration. 2021-2024, M7 D8 Rhubarb, cherries, hint spice
18°C
Sour cherries Moroccan lamb shanks with pomegranate
Last day to order is Monday November 2.
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RHÔNE Domaine de Mermès
Domaine de Mermès in the Southern Ardèche on the Plateau des Gras is a family estate run by Séverine and Patrice Dumarcher. This was my first introduction to their wines, and I loved all three. The couple tend 20 hectares of vines planted at 360 metres in altitude on stoney clay and limestone soils. In addition, they have 5 hectares of lavender fields and make essential oils. Usually dependent on tourism to sell their products, the couple welcomes visitors all year round.
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DOMAINE DE MERMÈS, MERLOT, IGP ARDÈCHE, 2019 Merlot $ 31.00
$ 186.00
This wine won a gold medal at the Concours Géneral Agricole de Paris this year and I am not surprised. It has intense aromas of blueberries, violets and other dark fruits. It is supple and smooth, medium bodied with a bit of firmness adding length. Vineyards are currently in conversion to organic farming. 2020-2023, M8 D9 Blueberries, violets, dark fruits
18°C
Smooth with a firm finish Standing rib roast with rosemary-thyme crust
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DOMAINE DE MERMÈS, COLLINE D’ESPRIT, IGP ARDÈCHE, 2019 Syrah, Grenache $ 31.00
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DOMAINE DE MERMÈS, JEAN ESPRIT, IGP ARDÈCHE, 2019 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 186.00
Less expressive than the Merlot, the Colline d’Esprit is a more mineral wine – aromas of wet earth are complemented by black cherries. It is supple with a fine texture and firm finish and is a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache.
$ 31.00
$ 186.00
Vibrant in colour, this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon has intense fresh blackcurrants and black cherry flavours. It is fine in texture, very smooth and medium bodied with a long finish.
2021-2024, M6 D8 Mineral, wet earth, black cherries
18°C
Fine texture, supple Duck breast with dried apricots
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2020-2024, M8 D9 Fresh blackcurrants, black cherries
18°C
Fine smooth texture Farfalle with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and basil
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Château Montplaisir is a wine production and tourism property in Valréas – one of the villages in the Côtes-duRhône Villages appellation, allowed to append its name in recognition of quality of the wines it produces. Benoît Chaignon crafts a range of wines and has renovated the 17th century building to accommodate guests. Three hectares of vines surround the château. All are certified and farmed organically. The 2018 has cooked fruits, red cherries, earth and other mineral notes. It is medium bodied, quite rich with good structure.
CHÂTEAU MONT PLAISIR, CUVÉE MONTPLAISIR, AOP CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES VALRÉAS, 2018 Grenache, Syrah, Carignan $ 48.00
$ 288.00
2020-2024, M8 D9 Earthy, cooked fruits
18°C
Plums, red cherries, mineral Bavette steak with beurre rouge and roasted potatoes
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DOMAINE MURMURIUM SYRAH, IGP VAUCLUSE, VIGNOBLES PICHON, 2014
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Syrah $ 30.00
$ 180.00
Fully mature and ready for drinking, Domaine Murmurium 2014 has developed aromas of woodlands and dried leaves. The palate remains fresh with juicy mid palate fruit and good concentration, which leads to a smoky bitter finish. Domaine Murmurium is a small estate close to Mount Ventoux in the Vaucluse.
MARINE & PAUL CHARAVIN, ZOUZOU, IGP MÉDITERRANÉE, 2019 Grenache, Mourvèdre $ 34.00
A light to medium-bodied red, this wine is quite simple but has lots of flavour – brimming with crushed red berry fruits, raspberries and cherries. And I just love the fun cartoon label! 2020-2022, M8 D9
2020-2021, M8 D9 Woodlands, dried leaves
18°C
$ 204.00
Fresh berries
16°C
Smoky
Raspberry, red cherries
Slow-roasted venison loin with mushroom confit
Grilled chicken and sage skewers
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BORDEAUX
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CHÂTEAU LA FREYNELLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, AOC BORDEAUX, VÉRONIQUE BARTHE VITICULTRICE, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon $ 34.00
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ALTUS CHANTEGRIVE, AOC GRAVES, FAMILLE LÉVÉQUE, 2015 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon $ 45.00
$ 204.00
Véronique Barthe is the first woman to take over the running of her family’s estate since the French revolution in 1789. Her Château La Freynelle 2018, produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (unusual in the Entredeux-Mers), has aromas of raisins and incense. It is a medium bodied wine.
At five years of age, the Altus de Chantegrive has developed a brick ruby colour and earthy woodlands bouquet. It is medium bodied with spicy flavours, a juicy acidity and a lingering finish. Drinking nicely now, it should hold another five years. Produced by Château de Chantegrive from a selection of plots, it is a blend 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2020-2022, M8 D9 Raisins, incense
18°C
$ 270.00
2020-2025, M8 D9 Woodlands, earthy
Dried figs
Spicy, juicy fruit
Beef medallions with chanterelle mushrooms
Duck leg confit
18°C
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CHÂTEAU DE CALLAC, AOC GRAVES, GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX, 2018, FAMILLE GUFFLET
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CHÂTEAU TESSENDEY, AOC FRONSAC, GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX, FAMILLE D’ARFEUILLE, 2017
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
$ 38.00
$ 44.00
$ 228.00
$ 264.00
With an intense oak character, spices, nutmeg and incense dominate recessive red fruits in the background. More fruit flavour becomes apparent on the palate. This is a supple, medium bodied wine with a fine-grained texture and long spicy oak and fruit finish. 2020-2023, M8 D9 Intense oak, nutmeg, incense
18°C
Some red fruit, dominated by oak Walnut-encrusted roast pork with rosemary
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CHÂTEAU DU MOULIN NEUF, AOC MÉDOC, GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX, 2016, FAMILLE BIBEY Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon $ 31.00
$ 186.00
Sweet pipe tobacco, vanilla and raisins aromas go together to create a mellow bouquet. This is a medium bodied wine, well balanced with some nice development. It is ready to drink over the next few years and has a long spicy oak finish. Coming from the far north of the Médoc appellation close to the village of Bégadan, the terroir is strongly influenced by the proximity of the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean which is just 20 kilometres away. Produced from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from the splendid 2016 vintage, it has received several gold and silver medals.
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A charming wine with mellow bouquet of blackcurrants, cherries and oak. It is quite light bodied and supple. Flavoursome on the palate, it has good depth and lingers on the palate. Nice for drinking over next few years. 2020-2023, M8 D9 Sweet pipe tobacco, spicy oak, vanilla, raisins
18°C
2020-2024, M8 D9 Mellow bouquet, blackcurrant, cherry, oak
18°C
Mellow spicy fruit
Flavoursome, grippy finish
Glazed duck confit
Knife-cut beef tartare with French fries
Add these medal-winning Bordeaux wines to your cellar!
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CHÂTEAU LA CHAPELLELESCOURS, AOC SAINTÉMILION GRAND CRU, FAMILLE CAPDEVIELLE, 2015 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
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CHÂTEAU DE LANGALERIE, AOC CÔTES DE BORDEAUX, GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX, 2017 Merlot $ 38.00
$ 228.00
This is a medium to full bodied wine with oaky spices and red cherry aromas. It is quite firm on the palate with chewy tannins and a grippy finish.
$ 82.00
Intense and concentrated, this is drinking really nicely. It has intense blackcurrants, cooked black fruits and vanilla aromas. Youthful, it has a mellow character and nice complexity. Soft and smooth on the palate, it is medium bodied with a richness to the fruit that is complemented by some grip on the finish. A small production – from a three-hectare plot – it is made up of 87% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot – and was matured for 20 months in oak.
2020-2023, M7 D8 Oak, spices, some red cherries
18°C
$ 492.00
2020-2028, M8 D9 Blackcurrants, cooked black fruits vanilla
18°C
Firm with chewy finish
Complex, smooth rich palate
Landaise salad with gizzards
Leg of lamb with sage and pancetta
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