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Prices effective April 2017 zupans.com
2015 Domaine Labbé, Point Royal Vin de Savoie Abymes Savoie, France This wine might be the crispest, most refreshing white wine you've tasted! It's produced from 100% Jacquère, which is a crisp & delicious grape variety native to the region of Savoie in France and the "Abymes" moniker refers to the boulders present in the vineyard. It's punctuated by flavors of freshly sliced lemon, green apple, white pear, and a textbook Savoie minerality. $11.75
2016 Domaine De Fontsainte, Gris de Gris Corbières, France A crystalline salmon color with superb amethyst tints, this wine is expressive and particularly tonic. It immediately gives off notes of raspberry, cherry, and freshly picked strawberries followed by exotic aromas such as pineapple and mango. $16.25
2015 Pichot, Vouvray Vouvray, France Lemons and cream on the nose, with a Chenin minerality and white peaches. Mostly high-toned acidity with some cantaloupe and a tart Granny Smith apple finish. $ 17.97
2014 Domaine Du Prieuré, Bourgogne Savigny-Les-Beaune, France All of Burgundy's red wines are produced from Pinot Noir grapes. Coming from a plot located in Savigny-Les-Beaune, Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a wine that expresses all the aromas of its varietal in a simple way. This wine is soft, fruity, and perfect for most occasions. $16.97
2015 Giraudon, Bourgogne Aligoté Burgundy, France Aligoté is the other white grape of Burgundy. It's usually consumed in youth with appetizers or as the base wine for a Kir with a touch of cassis. Giraudon's version shows some serious complexity with lime, minerals, and a racy edge, with a long finish and a bit of toasty cream. $14.50
2015 Brotte Barville, Côtes de Rhône Blanc Côtes de Rhône, France White flowers and white-fleshed stone fruits evolve into notes of buttery hazelnuts. Honey hints develop as this wine ages. Mouth-filling and plump with honey and fresh ripe fruits like peach and white currant, this wine has great length and an elegant citrus finish. $12.97
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2013 Château Puech-Haut, Prestige Red Languedoc, France A blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Syrah aged all in a concrete tank. The wine is fresh, elegant and thrillingly pure with first-rate aromas of blackberry, fresh plum, licorice, and ground herbs. It is decidedly sexy and forward, yet stays perfectly balanced, with juicy acidity and fine tannins on the finish. $21.50
2010 Chateau Fontesteau, Haut-Médoc Haut-Médoc, France Deep & fresh red, young rim, nicely expressed red and black fruits, still quite reserved but all in balance and not too rich nor too extracted. Good fruit and good elegant structure with a forward style. $24.50
2014 Grandissime, Gros Manseng Sauvignon Blanc Côtes de Gascogne, France Great wine! Made with Gros Manseng with Sauvignon Blanc. A zippy freshness from the outset with an elegant lemon to lime flavor. Sharp green apple aromas emerge & take over the show. The wine really evolves on the 2nd day open after letting it rise in temperature. $10.97
2013 Château du Hureau Tuffe, Saumur-Champigny Saumur-Champigny, France Located in the small town of Dampierre-sur-Loire the Château du Hureau winery is carved out of the limestone cliffs overlooking the Loire river. 100% Cabernet Franc, the Tuffe has a broad palate and rich, complex earth, spice and fruit flavors. $ 17.50
2014 Domaine Des Escaravailles, Côtes du Rhône Côtes du Rhône, France A great classic of Rasteau based on Grenache and Syrah, with its beautiful notes of garrigues. It emerges from the warmth, the elegance, and the passion of the Rhône. $16.25
2012 Château de la Gardine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône Valley, France The winemaking tradition of the Brunel family dates back to the 17th centruy and Gaston Brunel acquired the Château de la Gardine in 1945. The domaine is famous for outstanding quality & for the unique Gardine bottle. The wine's color is a splendid deep purple ink and it expresses some roasted notes on the nose. On the palate, cassis and blackberry jam dominate. The finish is long with well-integrated tannins. $30.75
Did you know? All monthly wine specials purchased by the case are discounted by 15%. In addition, purchase any combination of six bottles or more and receive a 10% discount. Exceptions include wines already at case price and a few selected limited edition and super premium wines. Please ask your Wine Steward for details.