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FINE WINE & PREMIUM SPIRITS MAY & JUNE 2020 1 VINTAGES The vineyards of Saxony are among the most northerly in the world. ON THE COVER: The dorsale del Montello in Treviso, Veneto. 2 VINTAGES TABLE OF CONTENTS Classics Collection The Vintages Classics Collection puts the world’s finest wines and spirits into your cellar. From Burgundy grands crus to sky-high single-vineyard Argentine expressions and everything in between, the Classics Collection offers an exciting assortment of the best, most iconic, most collectible wines from top regions, stellar vintages, legendary producers and more. Whether you’re a neophyte or a seasoned collector, these curated selections are sure to satisfy. May 2020 June 2020 6 FRANCE 22 FRANCE 11 AUSTRIA 25 GERMANY 11 GERMANY 25 ITALY 11 ITALY 28 SPAIN 14 SPAIN 29 CANADA 15 AUSTRALIA 29 AUSTRALIA 16 NEW ZEALAND 30 NEW ZEALAND 16 SOUTH AFRICA 30 SOUTH AFRICA 16 ARGENTINA 30 ARGENTINA 17 CHILE 30 CHILE 17 USA 31 USA 20 DESSERT WINE 32 FORTIFIED WINE 20 FORTIFIED WINE 38 PRODUCT SUMMARY 34 PRODUCT SUMMARY 42 ORDERING INFORMATION 42 ORDERING INFORMATION ORDER ONLINE AT PLEASE NOTE: LCBO.COM/VINTAGES-CLASSICS For each Classics Collection, we do our best to secure enough stock to satisfy all customer orders. May Collection: starts May 7 at 8:30 a.m. We regret that sometimes customer demand exceeds June Collection: starts June 4 at 8:30 a.m. supply. Opening inventory for each Classics Collection See page 42 for ordering details. will be available at lcbo.com/vintages-classics one week before online ordering begins. First-come, first-served. Shop early for best selection. Prices in this catalogue are subject to change without notice. Vintages cannot assume responsibility for typographical errors. All prices include applicable container deposit and HST. 3 VINTAGES The sun sets on hard-working vines in the Loire Valley. 4 VINTAGES OPPOSITE: This vineyard in Alto Adige-Trentino sits at the foot of the Alps. ONLINE ORDERING STARTS MAY 7 MAY CLASSICS COLLECTION THE CLASSICS COLLECTION • MAY 2020 CHÂTEAU GISCOURS 2016 CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2000 FRANCE 3e cru, AC Margaux 2e cru, AC Saint-Estèphe A wide range of star performers TASTING NOTE: This nearly 200-acre TASTING NOTE: This is dense and inky in from every region of France, estate lies in the south of the Margaux colour with a nose that has layers of soft including a signature vin jaune appellation. The wine is another great tobacco combined with rich cassis fruits from Jura, plus a brace of wines from success in a series of superb years. It is and liquorice. On the palate, it just powers Château Montrose that showcase rich but the structure and finely textured on through, with completely melted tannins Bordeaux’s triumphant 2000 and fruit give it style and longevity. Drink the that are holding up the fruit gently but 2005 vintages. wine from 2026. Cellar Selection. firmly and a mouthwatering finish of slate Score: 96 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, and salty caramel. It’s a gorgeous wine with May 1, 2019) so much to enjoy – full and just starting to BORDEAUX 13415 (XD) 750 mL $155.00 stride forward into the next stage of its life as all of the 2000s in the line-up are. 2% RED WINE Petit Verdot completes the blend. Harvest CHÂTEAU HAUT-BERGEY 2002 22 September to 7 October. Drinking CHÂTEAU COUFRAN 2009 AC Pessac-Léognan window: 2019-2045. AC Haut-Médoc TASTING NOTE: Red-ruby. Sexy aromas Score: 97 (Jane Anson, decanter.com, TASTING NOTE: The quality of the fruit of blackberry, chocolate, coffee, smoke Oct. 16, 2019) and tannins are very pretty here. It’s and game; a bit Burgundian. Then smoky, 45336 (XD) 750 mL $479.00 pliant and seamless, with a plump middle full-bodied, with round velvety texture and a delicious finish. Very impressive. Drink and moderate density. Finishes with CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2005 or hold. smooth, slightly dusty tannins and lingering 2e cru, AC Saint-Estèphe Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling. notes of baking spices and nutty oak. TASTING NOTE: Tasted at the vertical in com, July 13, 2014) My favorite of these three vintages today, showing considerable early appeal. London, the 2005 Montrose came and 13399 (XD) 750 mL $45.00 Score: 89 (Stephen Tanzer, vinous.com, delivered the goods. This was the best May 2005) example of the 2005 that I have tasted, perhaps a wine that is going to prove CHÂTEAU DE FERRAND 2015 14774 (XD) 750 mL $37.00 AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé that, the longer wine lovers can resist temptation. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet TASTING NOTE: Aromas of attractive red Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet flowers, black cherries, chalk and deep CHÂTEAU LE CAILLOU 2016 AC Pomerol Franc and .5% Petit Verdot picked cedary wood. This wine has a super fresh between 23 September and 9 October. and tight-knit feel to it. The palate is laced TASTING NOTE: A dense and layered The bouquet is extremely detailed, up tight with fine, smooth tannins. red with blackberry and blueberry displaying more red berry fruit compared Reserved and elegant. Full of finesse. character, a dense palate and a long and to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards Best from 2022. flavorful finish. Excellent potential here. black. Graphite and cedar emerge with Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling. Score: 93-94 (James Suckling, time, even an unusual floral scent that is com, Feb. 2, 2018) jamessuckling.com, April 4, 2017) uncommon with respect to this property, 14271 (XD) 750 mL $78.00 45682 (XD) 750 mL $70.00 whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium- bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. CHÂTEAU FLEUR CARDINALE 2015 There are the first signs of secondary AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is TASTING NOTE: Super rich baking spices the tannic backbone and the precision across ripe dark plums in a very suave that really defines this Montrose at the and attractively styled nose. The palate moment. For certain, it is masculine and has incredible depth and succulently structured, yet it has enormous potential, seductive, fleshy plum flavors. Wow. Try perhaps more than was suggested when from 2022. it was first released? This is for the long Score: 96 (James Suckling, jamessuckling. term, but you know that already. Tasted com, Feb. 2, 2018) June 2016. Drink date: 2025-2065. Score: (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, 13413 (XD) 750 mL $106.00 97 March 31, 2017) 579706 (XD) 750 mL $374.00 6 VINTAGES THE CLASSICS COLLECTION • MAY 2020 CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE 2016 Score: 97 (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Côte de Beaune. The vines of this relatively 4e cru, AC Margaux Oct. 2019) obscure appellation are planted in brown TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Prieuré- 13411 (XD) 750 mL $397.00 limestone and marl. This wine will be crafted to emphasize the fruit and overall Lichine is all class. Floral, silky and nuanced to the core, the 2016 is a wine balance. Expect ripe dark fruit and a ROCHE DE BELLENE LES refined mineral undertone, and pair with of pure and total seduction. Freshly cut CAZETIERS GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN veal. flowers, vibrant red fruit and creamy 1ER CRU 2014 tannins all add to the wine’s undeniable AC 13750 (XD) 750 mL $50.00 allure. In 2016, Prieuré-Lichine is all class, TASTING NOTE: Bright medium red. Pure not to mention one of the sleepers of the but reticent nose hints at raspberry, spices, DOMAINE DU PAVILLON CLOS DES vintage. Don’t miss it! Tasted two times. rose petal, white tobacco and underbrush; Drinking window: 2022-2041. MARÉCHAUDES ALOXE-CORTON a darker blueberry element emerges with 1ER CRU 2017 Score: 96 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, air. Concentrated, tactile and harmonious, Monopole, AC Jan. 2019) with enticing sucrosité leavened by sexy (Albert Bichot) 10646 (XD) 750 mL $103.00 saline minerality. Very light on its feet and TASTING NOTE: Clos des Maréchaudes is sharply delineated. Mounts steadily on the an excellent monopole holding in the lower back end, finishing subtle and very long, part of the hill of Corton. It’s quite a warm BURGUNDY with a penetrating quality that excites the site but the richer soils preserved precious salivary glands. water in 2017 and have produced a wine CÔTE DE NUITS Score: 91-93 (Stephen Tanzer, vinous. that’s fresh, balanced and detailed, with com, Jan. 2016) RED WINE adroitly integrated 40% new wood and 12506 (XD) 750 mL $125.00 underlying grip and backbone. Drinking window: 2021-2027. DOMAINE ROBLOT-MARCHAND Score: 93 (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, VOSNE-ROMANÉE 2017 Oct. 22, 2018) AC CÔTE DE BEAUNE 29504 (XD) 750 mL $96.00 Domaine Roblot-Marchand has been a RED WINE family-run operation since 1910. It controls prime sites and premier-cru BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS LES DOMAINE JEAN-MARC & HUGUES parcels in Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne- PAVELOT LES BRESSANDES BEAUNE LAVIÈRES SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE ER Romanée and Gevrey-Chambertin. 1ER CRU 2017 1 CRU 2017 Aromatic and structured, Pinot Noir from AC AC Vosne-Romanée is renowned for striking TASTING NOTE: Soft wood combines TASTING NOTE: A discreet application that fine balance between power and with cool and pure but decidedly ripe red of wood sets off the softly spicy nose elegance. These are among the finest and and dark pinot fruit, spice and marked of earthy dark berries. There is once again noblest of all red Burgundies. earth/sauvage nuances. The delicious and a caressing mouth feel to the delicious 13752 (XD) 750 mL $86.00 round medium weight flavors are quite middle weight flavors that possess a bit generously proportioned with an opulent more mid-palate stuffing as well as a mid-palate and much better concentration, bit more depth and persistence on the FAIVELEY MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN all wrapped in a lingering and nicely balanced bitter cherry pit-inflected finale.