VOLUME 29, No. 4 {2015}
AN HOMAGE TO THE GRAPE
A REMARKABLE FRUIT SIGNATURE TEAM
Éric Bertoldi Simon Gaudreault-Rouleau Stéphane Leroux Julie Perreault Luc Rolland Justin Rouette
LEGEND
RATINGS AGING POTENTIAL ST Signature Team – out of 100 The aging potential of a wine Drink now WA Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) – out of 100 is its potential lifespan in good V Vinous (A. Galloni, S. Tanzer) – out of 100 cellaring conditions. Note that it’s Drink now a simple suggestion tool; the year or keep until WS Wine Spectator – out of 100 mentioned indicates the vintage’s year indicated JR Jancis Robinson – out of 20 peak. Of course, certain wines RVF Revue du vin de France – out of 20 may be to your liking long before Drink during the BD Bettane & Desseauve – out of 20 the year mentioned. indicated period B Burghound – out of 100 of maturity
000 Quantity of bottles available
THE SIGNATURE TEAM’S SAQ CODE CURRENT FAVOURITES 00000000
O U E White wine Red wine R I T FAV O U R AN HOMAGE TO THE GRAPE A REMARKABLE FRUIT
This edition of the Courrier vinicole celebrates grapes in their purest form. It is an homage to the fruit that marks each wine with its particu- lar character and that naturally provides an infi nite palette of aromas.
This edition features varieties of all sorts—some that are well-known and others that are quite rare. They are our guides to the discovery of wines from around the world. Selected with the utmost care, they are the vehicles that express the very best of great terroirs.
The wines we have chosen represent the apotheosis of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel. You’ll also find Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier and Chardonnay, which have produced white wines of great character.
Throughout this issue, our mission is to allow the grapes to express themselves and demystify the distinction between varieties. Using detailed product information and explanations provided by the heads of the Des Lises, Vacheron and Leeuwin Estates, it will become easier to diff erentiate between varieties and appreciate them for their individual fl avours.
Learn about and rediscover some of the most notable varieties that surprise and amaze wine lovers throughout the world, and celebrate what this remarkable fruit has to off er in its purest expression.
ORDER FROM FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, AT NOON. COMMANDE.SAQ.COM
Find out how to order as well as consult the complete collection on pages 63 and 64. Nebbiolo 6,000 ha
Zinfandel 33,000 ha Malbec 41,000 ha
Pinot Noir 87,000 ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 290,000 ha
Surface area of grape Grenache Noir varieties* planted 185,000 ha around the world AN HOMAGE TO THE GRAPE
Merlot 267,000 ha Syrah 186,000 ha
*PRESENTED IN THIS COURRIER VINICOLE.
Source: ANDERSON, Kym. Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where? [Online] 2013. [www.adelaide.edu.au/press/titles/winegrapes/winegrapes-ebook.pdf]
2 Marsanne 1,700 ha
Viognier 11,500 ha Chenin Blanc 35,000 ha
Riesling 50,000 ha A REMARKABLE FRUIT A REMARKABLE DID YOU KNOW? There are more than 10,000 grape Chardonnay varieties cultivated around the world. 200,000 ha Only a few of these are used to make the most renowned wines on the planet.
Sauvignon Blanc 110,000 ha
3 Grape size, skin thickness The terroir and maceration time have a direct impact on the extraction of tannins, eff ect fl avours and colour. WINE TASTE INFLUENCERS
THIN THICK SKIN SKIN
Aging LIKE LIKE PINOT NOIR CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Altitude
pebbly soil == Water better heat
AN HOMAGE TO THE GRAPE retention
Stones in the soil help grapes mature, since they store heat during the day, then release it at night. Sun
clay or limestone soil
Soil composition == coolness and humidity
Clay or limestone soil ensures balanced growth and fructifi cation Microorganisms of the grape.
4 PEDICLE FLESH Contains the water and sugar which will eventually be transformed into alcohol.
STALK Creates bitterness. SKIN Creates colour, aroma and fi ne tannins.
BRUSH
SEEDS A REMARKABLE FRUIT A REMARKABLE
French ampelographer Grape ripening Victor Pulliat established and a classifi cation system based on the grape ripening cycle. temperature 1st PHASE
Chardonnay The further north a variety is Pinot Noir planted, the less heat it requires Sauvignon Blanc to reach maturity.
2nd PHASE EARLY cool VARIETIES climate Cabernet Sauvignon Chenin Blanc N Malbec Marsanne Merlot LATE hot Riesling VARIETIES climate Syrah S Viognier The further south a variety is planted, the more heat it requires 3rd PHASE to reach maturity. Grenache Noir Nebbiolo Zinfandel
5 Table of contents
RED VARIETIES
CABERNET WHITE SAUVIGNON VARIETIES 31 RIESLING GRENACHE 08 NOIR 37 SAUVIGNON BLANC MALBEC 12 40 CHENIN BLANC MERLOT 18 42 MARSANNE NEBBIOLO 20 45 VIOGNIER PINOT NOIR 22 48 CHARDONNAY SYRAH 24 52
ZINFANDEL 58 WHITE VARIETIES Racy, mineral and profound RIESLING ALSO KNOWN AS
Rheinriesling Rhin
ORIGIN Germany Rheingau
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
MINERAL LEMON APPLE FLORAL PINE PEACH HONEY NOTES
PREFERRED TERROIRS Germany, France Alsace
RIESLING Austria, Australia, Canada United States Washington
No. 01 The Boy Riesling 2013, Eden Valley SOUTH AUSTRALIA
12540557 600 ST90 WA90+ V91 750 ml $30
TWO HANDS “This is the best possible way to learn about what the Rieslings from the Founded in 1999, Two Hands is a partnership between Eden Valley have to off er. The Two Hands Picture Series is a precise, literal Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, who prefer to take representation of a variety and the purest expression of how that variety an intuitive and personalized approach to ensuring the represents its location. Produced at a 100-year-old winery, this cuvée off ers potential of each vineyard is maximized. Ambitious and a lively and harmonious profi le, with aromas of lime and preserved lemon, motivated, the pair are ranked among the very best green apple and a hint of minerality that is expressed by saline and chalky producers Down Under and also in the entire world. notes that are supported by a 7-month maturation on lees.” Their wines almost always appear in Wine Spectator’s renowned Top 100 list—a very impressive feat! – Signature Team
8 No. 02 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett 2013 MOSELLE, GERMANY
11860241 120 WA92 2025 750 ml $33
WILLI SCHAEFER “The 2013 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett is a very pure and noble wine Located in Graach in the heart of the Moselle, the Schaefer that does not show much on the nose except the pure, clear, almost ascetic, family is one of Germany’s cult wine producers, with lime-scented Domprobst character. But then, on the palate, the 2013 reveals a wine making activities dating as far back as 1121. Since stunning juiciness and fruit intensity countered by the piquant and racy acidity, 2002, Christophe Schaefer has helped his father Willi and a very pure and mineral fi nish and aft ertaste. This is a deep and complex on the barely 4-hectare estate scattered over several personality with a great aging potential, and the minerality of the wine absorbs parcels of vines (including Franches de Pied), half of the sweetness of almost 50 grams…. Excellent.” which are 50 years old. Planted on the steep Domprobst and Himmelreich sites, the house Rieslings are the – www.erobertparker.com incarnation of everything this fascinating region has to offer, with a pure expression of fruit that marries precision, lightness and fi nesse.
No. 03 Birkweiler Riesling Trocken 2012 PALATINATE, GERMANY
12592226 240 ST91 JR16.5 2022 750 ml $35 RIESLING ÖKONOMIERAT REBHOLZ “Benefi ting from full southern exposure on slopes between a 35% and 40% Located at Siebeldingen, in the Südliche Weinstrasse in incline, the Birkweiler Kastanienbusch winery is one of the highest in altitude, the southern portion of the Palatinate (Pfalz), this estate and it is also located in the renowned southern part of the Pfalz. The roughly has made a reputation for itself thanks to the excellence 20-year-old Riesling vines are harvested by hand and never come into contact of its dry white wines. Hansjörg Rebholz, third-generation with wood, nor are they fi ltered. The aroma is full of fi nesse and is very inviting winemaker, is now the head of this family concern with with hints of apple, peach, lime, apple blossom and Asian pear. The mouthfeel 22 hectares entirely dedicated to organic production. is pure and crystalline, with a touch of soft ness that gives it an undeniable With no additions and made exclusively with indigenous charm. Sometimes it feels good to escape Moselle!” strains of yeast, their winemaking is smooth and min- imalist. Rebholz wines marry concentration, complexity – Signature Team and elegance.
No. 04 Scharzhof Riesling 2014 MOSELLE, GERMANY
00850909 240 WA90+ (2013 vintage) 2022 750 ml $39
EGON MÜLLER “The Scharzhof Riesling is our entry wine: It is made from grapes grown in our In 1797, Jean-Jacques Koch acquired the Scharzhof vineyards in Saarburg, Oberemmel, Wawern and the Wiltinger sites of Braunfels estate from the French Republic. This property in the and Kupp. Our Scharzhof Riesling is characterised by balancing sweetness, Saar, a region and a tributary of the Moselle, is home to minerality and the typical Saar acidity. Whilst it can be savoured with great Scharzhofberg, Germany’s (and maybe the world’s) most enjoyment when young, it also has a storage potential of fi ve to eight years.” renowned Riesling winery. The fi rst vines were thought to have been planted by the Romans, and from its founding – www.scharzhof.de in the year 700 to the Middle Ages, the estate belonged to the St. Marien ad Martyres Monastery in Trier. The team takes a traditional approach with as little intervention as possible. Egon Müller, the great-great-grandson of its founder, currently produces what is widely considered to be the quintessential expression of Riesling.
9 No. 05
O U E R I T Monzinger Halenberg Riesling Trocken 2013 FAV O U R NAHE, GERMANY
12588323 180 ST93 WA91+ 2023 750 ml $52
EMRICH-SCHÖNLEBER “This blue slate and quartz parcel, the estate’s smallest, only produces Riesling The Monzingen estate in Nahe, named for both the region on its steep slopes (over 70% incline). There are hints of overripeness in this and the river than runs through it, has been dedicated explosive white, though its inviting nose features notes of apricot, honey and to winemaking since the mid-1960s. A decade later, a hint of fl owers. The mouthfeel is bright and full, with mineral and preserved Werner Schönleber acquired some very highly regarded lemon notes at the forefront. This is a balanced wine with plenty of length. and extremely steep vineyards in Halenberg and There is a hint of botrytis, though it is very dry. An excellent wine.” Frühlingsplätzchen. These vineyards may be difficult to work, but their fruit produces the very best quality – Signature Team Riesling possible. Joined by his son Frank in 2005, they have been releasing sensational wines, with each new vintage surpassing the last.
No. 06 Hermannshöhle Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2013 NAHE, GERMANY
12218197 144 WA95 JR18.5 2023 750 ml $85
DÖNNHOFF “The 2013 Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Grosses Gewächs is breath- For over 40 years, the meticulous, perfectionist and pas- takingly clear, piquant and fl inty on the nose, highly deep and complex but sionate Helmut Dönnhoff has produced sheer excellence bright, with lime and grapefruit fl avors. The palate is powerful, rich, dense, RIESLING from the Nahe terroir. His understanding of local geology, juicy and piquant, very salty, like melting minerals or stones, tension-full. his talent as a winemaker and his dedication to quality A great dry Riesling, a monument.” produce a Riesling that revels in the very best the terroir has to offer. Since 2001, his son Cornelius has overseen – www.erobertparker.com the winemaking using the same logic and philosophy as his father before him, producing one of the purest expressions of Riesling in the world.
No. 07 Steinmassl Riesling Erste Lage Reserve 2013 KAMPTAL, AUSTRIA
12588260 180 WA94 2023 750 ml $59
LOIMER “Loimer’s 2013 Riesling Steinmassl Erste Lage is one of the most complex and Guided by a new generation of winemakers, Austria is elegant Rieslings of the vintage not only in the Kamptal but in all Austria. currently overfl owing with dynamic and talented producers It will also compete with the best German Rieslings and should be cellared for such as the Kamptal region’s Fred Loimer. Founded in 1962 a suffi cient number of years.… The wine shows an intense lime color, is rich, in Langenlois, the property covers 40 hectares of vines, dense and precise on the nose, where lime and white peach fl avors as well as which were converted to biodynamic production in 2005. spicy mineral and herbal aromas lead to a juicy, full-bodied, piquant and very Focusing on Riesling and Grüner Veltliner varieties, the complex wine of great elegance, balance and freshly aromatic length.” estate produces wines with particular care and attention to quality in the most civilized manner possible. Their – www.erobertparker.com depth of character and defi nition are truly remarkable.
10 No. 08 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Riesling Alte Reben Reserve 2013 KAMPTAL, AUSTRIA
12589001 120 ST92 WA92+ 2023 750 ml $73
BRÜNDLMAYER “The Bründlmayer family grows 11 hectares of Riesling at the Zöbinger Located at Langenlois in Kamptal, a region where the Heiligenstein vineyard to produce three wines with exceptional depth. This thermal variation between day and night allows for a long cuvée bears the name Alte Reben, which means ‘old vines.’ The average age and healthy maturation of the grapes, Bründlmayer is for these vines is 50 years old, some of which have even reached the venerable undoubtedly one of the best Austrian wine producers. age of 75 years, producing low yields and grapes with intense concentration. Willi Bründlmayer has worked at the estate since 1981, and The result is a wine with an exuberant nose, featuring honey, pineapple, with the recent addition of his son Vincent to the team, preserved lemon and peach. The mouthfeel is fatty, long and full-bodied, together they produce some of the very best Grüner making for a rich but balanced wine.” Veltliners and Rieslings from their Lamm, Käferberg and Heiligenstein locations. With 11 hectares at the estate – Signature Team and nearly 80 hectares of vineyards around the region, the Bründlmayers have only one goal in mind when it comes to the production of their wines: harmony.
No. 09 Clos Saint Urbain Riesling Rangen de Thann 2000, Alsace Grand Cru ALSACE, FRANCE
12624697 120 WA96 2018 750 ml $99 RIESLING DOMAINE ZIND-HUMBRECHT “The 2000 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain reveals awesome aromatic Zind-Humbrecht was created in 1959 as a fusion between depth to its botrytis, apricot, mineral and quince-scented nose. This medium- the winemaking estates of the Zind and Humbrecht to full-bodied wine is hugely concentrated, densely packed with smoke-infused families. With a winemaking tradition handed down white fruits and has exceptional balance. A profound eff ort, it is complex and from father to son since 1620, the 40-hectare vineyard displays an awe-inspiring fi nish.” was converted to biodynamic production in 2002 and is spread out over a mosaic of varied soils along the Upper – www.erobertparker.com Rhine. Olivier Humbrecht, the estate’s head winemaker, is a veritable reference for winemaking and viticulture, and was the fi rst Master of Wine in France. His remark- able skill does justice to these terroirs, expressing the very best from his Alsatian varieties.
No. 10 Clos Sainte Hune Riesling 2009, Alsace ALSACE, FRANCE
12572840 240 WS94 RVF18 BD18 2029 750 ml $204
DOMAINE TRIMBACH “Fresh and aromatic, this complex and layered white off ers a creamy palate Trimbach will soon be celebrating its 400th anniversary. of yellow plum, almond skin, lemon preserves, beeswax and pine forest, under- Located in the Upper Rhine in Ribeauvillé, this estate scored by a minerally [sic] streak of salinity and smoke. The lovely, lacy fi nish produces what many consider to be the wine that resonates on the palate.” best represents Alsace. Jean Trimbach, originally from Switzerland, settled in the region in 1626 and 13 gener- – www.winespectator.com ations of the Trimbach family have followed since. The growth of the family estate can mostly be attributed to Frédéric-Émile, who greatly developed the estate at the end of the 19th century. It was his son Frédéric- Théodore who first produced wine under the name Clos Sainte Hune, which has subsequently become the most celebrated Alsatian wine.
11 Expressive and dazzling SAUVIGNON BLANC ALSO KNOWN AS
Blanc Fumé Fumé Blanc Surin
ORIGIN France Loire Valley
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
EXOTIC CASSIS GREEN CITRUS MINT BOXWOOD ACACIA FRUIT FLOWER PEPPER
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Loire Valley, Bordeaux New Zealand, Chile SAUVIGNON BLANCSAUVIGNON
No. 11 Te Koko 2011, Marlborough MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND
10954983 300 WA92 2019 750 ml $54
CLOUDY BAY “The 2011 Te Koko opens with … a core of lemon tart, pineapple and pink The reference for Marlborough, a region located in the grapefruit, plus a touch of baking bread. Medium-bodied with a lovely satiny north of New Zealand’s South Island, Cloudy Bay was texture, it fi lls the mouth with classic barrel-fermented Sauvignon fruit fl avors founded in 1985 by David Hohnen and has belonged to supported by toasty accents before finishing with a great persistence of the LVMH luxury group since 2003. With the majestic grapefruit pip and bitter-almond-laced layers.” Richmond mountain range as its backdrop, Cloudy Bay’s vineyard extends for 200 hectares along the entry to the – www.erobertparker.com bay that gave the winery its name. They concentrate on growing New Zealand’s fl agship variety, Sauvignon Blanc. In 2015, they will celebrate 30 years of avant-garde spirit.
12 No. 12 Les Culs de Beaujeu 2013, Sancerre LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12577940 300 ST92 V92 RVF17 2020 750 ml $57
DOMAINE FRANÇOIS COTAT “Produced in the exceptional climate of Chavignol, Les Culs de Beaujeu takes Located in the heart of Chavignol, Domaine François Cotat its name from a deviation of the word clos by the monks of Beaujeu during the can be proud of its reputation that extends well beyond Middle Ages. Its unique and very steep terroir is made of Kimmeridgian marl, the region of Sancerre. Working alongside his father providing the unmistakable signature that François Cotat creates with a Paul since 1979, François only took over the family estate masterful hand. Of the three crus, this one is the most faithful in terms of along with its four hectares of vines in 1998. Les Monts grape variety, with hints of citrus and clover flower as well as a magnetic Damnés, La Grande Côte and Les Culs de Beaujeu are complexity in the fi nish, featuring notes of white pepper and a chalky fi nish three of the best terroirs in the region, and they are his that is never tiresome.” playground. His winemaking is as traditional as possible, preferring little intervention and fermenting and matur- – Signature Team ing his product in used demi-muids without added yeast or fermentation.
No. 13 Les Monts Damnés 2013, Sancerre LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12552064 480 ST90 V91 RVF17 2020 750 ml $57 SAUVIGNON BLANC
“Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear, yellow plum and wood smoke. Rich, slightly sweet pear and pit fruit fl avors are held fi rm by a bitter lemon zest quality that packs a real punch. The fi nish lingers with excellent persistence, boasting a touch of talc, salty quinine and anise on the back of the palate.”
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No. 14 La Grande Côte 2013, Sancerre LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12552048 240 ST92 V92 RVF16.5 2023 750 ml $63
“The intense bouquet displays poached pear, pit fruits, anise and smoky minerals. The most powerful wine of the vintage here, featuring luscious pit fruit fl avors that are almost off -dry in character. An anise quality gains strength as the discreet minerality appears, carrying this succulent Sauvignon Blanc through to a sappy, focused, pure fi nish. An impressive marriage of weight and elegance.”
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13 SAUVIGNON BLANC DOMAINE GÉRARD BOULAY GÉRARD DOMAINE are the pinnacle of Sancerre’s winemaking hierarchy. hierarchy. winemaking ofSancerre’s pinnacle the are techniques, production organic using tended are vines pampered his grade, asloping Over Côte. Grande La and Beaujeu de Clos Le Damnés, Monts Les including property, variety. Using Blanc Sauvignon signature his than rather ispriority fi humble and unassuming an is Boulay Gérard century, 14th though they are not certifi of hectares 11 his in exalts he tools, production ultramodern His commune. Chavignol the in isactive who person to the back going ofwinemakers aline from Hailing rmly set on expressing the nature of his terroir terroir ofhis nature the expressing on set rmly ed as such. such. as Mr.ed wines Boulay’s La Côte 2012, Sancerre No. 15 12591565 12591565 LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
“Inviting aromas of nectarine, lime zest and white fl white and zest lime ofnectarine, aromas “Inviting – www.vinousmedia.com appealing of the four single-vineyard bottlings in 2012.” immediately most the is persistence. stony This depth, and noteworthy and clarity excellent with palate. back onthe Finishes emerge iodine and ginger ofpear, notes Sweet character. saline adistinctly and acidity herbal a vibrant
300 V2 D7 2022 V92 BD17 Sancerre Vineyards PHOTO: owers. Juicy and taut, with taut, and with Juicy owers. 750 ml ml 750 $49 No. 16 Pur Sang 2012, Pouilly-Fumé LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12573181 120 RVF17 BD17 2024 750 ml $96
DOMAINE LOUIS-BENJAMIN DAGUENEAU “The 2012 vintage was only a half-harvest in terms of volume, but what a wine “Be realistic, demand the impossible.” Didier Dagueneau it produced!... Very energetic, Pur Sang is bursting with white fruit, explosive kept this quote from Che Guevara close to his heart. and perfectly mature.” A person of strong character, Didier Dagueneau headed the fl agship Pouilly-Fumé estate before losing his life in a – Translated from Le Guide des meilleurs vins tragic airplane accident in 2008. Known as “the genius of de France 2015, La Revue du vin de France Saint-Andelain Hill,” he constantly strived for perfection in his Sauvignon Blanc. His wines are extremely well regarded for their purity by wine lovers from around the world. His son Louis-Benjamin has successfully continued his father’s artisanal winemaking spirit.
No. 17 Buisson Renard 2012, Pouilly-Fumé LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12573244 84 RVF17.5 2023 750 ml $99 SAUVIGNON BLANC
“The 2012 vintage was only a half-harvest in terms of volume, but what a wine it produced!... Buisson Renard is deep, persistent and structured, with a resplendent fi nish and slightly less silkiness than usual.”
– Translated from Le Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2015, La Revue du vin de France
15 Respect for
A CONVERSATION WITH JEAN-LAURENT VACHERON, the land FROM DOMAINE VACHERON
Why is Sancerre the epicentre for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir? The Sancerre AOC runs along the Sancerre geological fault line and is infl uenced by northern temperatures and an ocean climate, giving the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir their singular characteristics. The Sauvignon Blanc is especially remarkable and saline, refl ecting the earth in which it is grown. Its aromas vary from fruity to fl oral and from chalky to fl inty. The Pinot Noir bears the same elegance, with more attenu- ation in terms of its minerality due to the way it is produced and matured.
You only produce six parcel-based cuvées for the white. What differentiates Le Paradis from Les Romains? Les Romains is made from 100-year-old vines growing on flinty soil. They also have a southwestern exposure and receive the most light. This produces fl oral, mineral, smoky and powerful wines. Le Paradis has a southern exposure and is located on the western part of the fault line. The steep slopes of these terroirs change the profile of the arable layer. The roots are barely fed by clay, and the bedrock is in direct contact with the vines, giving the cuvées their mineral, fruity, saline and chalky character. Each of our crus, or “climates” if you prefer, has different expres- sions and can pair beautifully with a wide range of foods. Each one has its own style and emotion. To be honest, however, I can’t pick a favourite. They are almost like children, you love them for who they are.
Why did you opt for biodynamics? Minerality, salinity and strength of character are all very present in our wines. It amplifi es the natural expression of our terroirs. Domaine Vacheron began working vineyards in 1993, and we started experimenting with biodynamic agriculture in 1997, fi nally receiving our certifi cation in 2006. This approach is based on “farmer’s wisdom.” The seasons are respected and the lunar cycle helps to keep us grounded. We believe in the value of people, and we should always keep in mind that we are only borrowing this earth from future generations!
For more wines from this producer, see No. 18 and No. 19 on page 17, and No. 14 on page 51.
16 No. 18 Le Paradis 2012, Sancerre LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12591830 360 WA92+ RVF17 2022 750 ml $52
DOMAINE VACHERON “From hard limestone soils on a very steep south-facing lieu-dit, the 2012 This estate, located in the historical heart of Sancerre, Sancerre Le Paradis is the antipode of Les Romains. Aged in large wooden has been led since 2002 by a new generation of wine- vats for at least 12 months, it displays an invitingly open, chalky, citric, fl oral, makers (and cousins) Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique fresh and slightly yeasty bouquet that develops with every minute, becoming Vacheron. Deciding that both the winemaking and prop- fi ner and fi ner, and increasingly multi-layered. Full-bodied, fi rm, fresh and erty needed to move into the future, they began con- vertical, this is a tension-full (some would say austere), precise, juicily dense verting to biodynamic agriculture in 2006, and now all and stimulating mineral wine…” 48 hectares of the estate have been converted to this type of production. With a climate similar to Burgundy, – www.erobertparker.com they produce cuvées by parcel, from fl int and chalk soils, focusing on highlighting the different terroirs Sancerre has to offer. Truly exceptional crus.
No. 19 Les Romains 2012, Sancerre LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12591856 360 V92+ RVF17.5 BD16.5 Coup de cœur 2020 750 ml $52 SAUVIGNON BLANC
“Seductive aromas of white fl owers, pear and lemon, with a herbal kick. Off ers a suave blend of fl eshy orchard fruits and zestier citrus elements, with a spicy underpinning on the middle palate. A delicately pure minerality defi nes the long, sappy, highly focused fi nish of this edgy wine, with spice and talc notes appearing as the wine opens in the glass. With its lovely marriage of volume and vibrancy, this is certainly one the great wines of the vintage. This wine, from one of the mythical sites in Sancerre, was fi rst made in 1997.”
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No. 20 Quarz Sauvignon 2013, Alto Adige Terlano TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE, ITALY
12587911 306 V91 2021 750 ml $54
CANTINA TERLANO “The 2013 Sauvignon Quarz is a bit light in this vintage, but the fl avors are A point of reference for the Alto Adige, a northern region precise, bright and nicely delineated. Veins of underlying salinity are woven of Italy that is strongly infl uenced by neighbouring Austria, into grassy, herbal notes in a chiseled, varietally expressive Sauvignon.” Cantina Terlano (Kellerei Terlan in German) is a cooperative cellar originally founded in 1893. This facility is the driving – www.vinousmedia.com force in South Tyrol, specializing in the production of high-end white wines, representing 70% of its production. Roughly 100 winemakers work there, extracting the highest quality produce from the 165 hectares of vines to produce wines of unparalleled class and defi nition.
17 Fresh and versatile CHENIN BLANC ALSO KNOWN AS
Pineau de la Loire Plant d’Anjou Steen
ORIGIN France Loire Valley
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS CHENIN BLANCCHENIN
MINERAL APPLE PEAR LINDEN HONEY APRICOT QUINCE NOTES
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Loire Valley South Africa
18 No. 21 Quartz Chenin Blanc 2013, Swartland COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA
12592040 48 WA94 2016-2026 750 ml $88
MULLINEUX “The 2013 Mullineux Quartz Chenin is a new label that sits alongside the In just four harvests, Chris and Andrea Mullineux’s estate Schist Chenin in the same manner as their Shiraz. It has a quite remarkable was proclaimed Winery of the Year by Platter’s South and captivating nose that is a diff erent species to the Schist Chenin: opening African Wine Guide 2014. Though they do not have their with glorious cinnamon, clove and hints of turmeric even. The palate is very own vines, the young couple has a distinct preference for vibrant and tense with fi ne acidity, quite compact and less expressive than the Rhone Valley varieties, which they source from targeted aromatics at the moment, with touches of spice towards the fi nish.… Bewitching.” parcels of land from producers in the Swartland, located just north of Paarl. Their wines have no artifi ce and are – www.erobertparker.com of a remarkable purity. Their rigorousness is refl ected by their reputation as star winemakers in their country.
No. 22 Clos du Papillon 2010, Savennières LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12591979 960 WA91 WS92 BD15 Coup de cœur 2022 750 ml $45 CHENIN BLANC
DOMAINE DES BAUMARD “The 2010 Savennières Clos du Papillon—from a 4-hectare vineyard with Located in Rochefort-sur-Loire near Angers, Domaine 35-year-old vines on schist, sandstone and sand—did not come into contact des Baumard came to fruition in the 1950s. Trained in with any kind of oak barrel. It is a full-bodied, very rich, glycerin, round and oenology at Dijon and Bordeaux, Jean Baumard made creamy textured yet clear, elegant and mineral-scented Chenin, with ripe key acquisitions in Anjou on both sides of the Loire, and healthy (white) fruit fl avors as well as walnut and almond aromas. Bright at Savennières and Quarts de Chaume. His son Flor- and precise on the nose, it is currently focusing on its richness and plump ent offi cially took over the 40-hectare property in the elegance as well as its fresh, mouthwatering salty acidity—a combination that beginning of the 1990s, and with him came a wind of is lift ing and completely integrating the high-alcohol volume of 14.5%. This is change. His mastery of the Loire Pineau (the local name a still young but already accessible and very animating Savennières cru with a for Chenin Blanc) is truly magnifi cent. remarkable inner serenity, calm and harmony.”
– www.erobertparker.com
No. 23
O U E R I T Trie Spéciale 2010, Savennières FAV O U R LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12594635 300 ST93 WA93+ 2024 750 ml $72
“We knew that we were in the presence of greatness because of the unanimous enthusiasm this Savennières received. Only made in the very best vintages, it is produced from a triage of the harvest and then from selected pressings. Nine months on fi ne lees provided this wine with magnifi cent volume and remarkable aromatic fi nesse in addition to hints of butterscotch, pear, acacia honey, mushrooms and white pepper. A truly gastronomic white, vinifi ed with excellence by Florent Baumard.”
– Signature Team
19 Unknown and unsettling MARSANNE ALSO KNOWN AS
Ermitage
ORIGIN France Northern Rhone MARSANNE
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
WHITE DRIED PEAR MARZIPAN ACACIA HONEY FLOWERS FRUIT
PREFERRED TERROIRS
France Northern Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon
20 No. 24 De l’Orée 2012, Ermitage RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12147940 216 WA99 2032 750 ml $159
M. CHAPOUTIER “The 2012 Ermitage Cuvée de l’Orée is still fi ring on all cylinders, sporting It was “the fl avour offered by biodynamics” that con- heavenly notes of powdered rock, white flowers, honeyed orange blossom, vinced Michel Chapoutier, owner of a 250-hectare white currants and a saltiness that keeps you coming back to the glass. Full- estate, to convert his property. Certifi ed in this manner bodied, voluptuous and decadent, drink it any time over the coming 2–3 decades.” of production since 1989, his 30 hectares of vines in the Hermitage district have made him famous and they have – www.erobertparker.com also made him one of the most important players in this exceptional cru. Ambitious and visionary, Mr. Chapoutier inspires future generations through his conviction and philosophy as well as by the values and standards ex- pressed by his family who have been in the Tain-l’Her- mitage region since 1808.
No. 25 Ex-Voto 2010, Ermitage RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12500256 84 WA100 2030 750 ml $275 MARSANNE
DOMAINE E. GUIGAL “Aft er spending 30 months in new oak barrels, the 2010 Ermitage Ex-Voto Founded by Étienne Guigal in 1946, this vibrant wine- Blanc is absolutely heavenly stuff! Comprised of 90% Marsanne and making business is currently managed by the second and 10% Roussanne, this incredible white boasts massive aromatics of white third generations of the Guigal family, Marcel (since 1998) currants, white peach, fl owers, licorice, sautéed nuts and brioche as well as a and Philippe, the estate oenologist. The Guigal family striking minerality that comes out with additional time in the glass. Coming are ostensibly the most emblematic winemakers of the from the oldest vines in Hermitage, it is a full-bodied, incredibly concentrated northern Rhone. Not only are their renowned “La La La” eff ort that builds on the palate and through the fi nish, yet stays fresh, elegant reds (La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque) sensational, and lively, without ever being over the top.” but in the very best harvests, they also produce Ermitage Ex-Voto, a fantastic and truly sophisticated white wine. – www.erobertparker.com
21 Exotic and opulent VIOGNIER ALSO KNOWN AS
Barbin Vionnier
ORIGIN Unknown VIOGNIER AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
APRICOT ALMOND LINDEN VIOLET HONEY
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Northern Rhone United States California
22 No. 26
O U E R I T Viognier 2012, Mt. Harlan FAV O U R CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12592381 150 ST92 WA90 V91 2018 750 ml $45
CALERA “With inviting aromas of mandarin orange, thyme, orange zest and exotic At the tender age of 20, Josh Jensen left for Burgundy fruit, this Viognier has us wrapped around its fi nger. The frankness and defi - to learn French. Upon his return to California in 1971, nition of this wine put it in a class of its own. Barrel-matured for 10 months he dedicated himself to finding the perfect location in 30% new French oak, this wine has imposing texture and volume with to grow the best Burgundian varieties. He eventually exceptional freshness. Persistent in the mouth with notes of blueberry, found a location at the top of Mount Harlan in San Benito, lavender, violet and exotic fruit, this wine is far from insipid. A superb lesson just south of San Francisco. This plot of land had exactly in what Viognier has to off er!” what he had been looking for—rich, chalky soil similar to Burgundy. The vineyards where he grows his Pinot Noir, – Signature Team Viognier and Chardonnay have been certifi ed organic since 2008. Burgundy had better watch out!
No. 27 Condrieu 2013 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12569392 60 WA93 (2011 vintage) 2021 750 ml $118 VIOGNIER MATHILDE & YVES GANGLOFF “There is beautiful elegance in the Condrieu, a wine that has gained in dimen- Originally from Strasbourg in Alsace, Yves Gangloff joined sion and depth in recent years. The Viognier comes from the Bonnette vineyard his brother Pierre, a painter, in Ampuis at the end of the (65%) and from the Chéry vineyard (35%) at Condrieu. Oak-fermented, raised 1970s. A musician by nature, Yves accepted a position as in 30% new, 70% in 1- to 2-year-old 300-litre oak casks during 10 to 12 months.” a labourer at the Maison Delas Frères, which became a pivotal moment for this eccentric-looking rock – www.drinkrhone.com guitarist. In 1982, he acquired vines and produced his fi rst wine from their fruit. Since then, the spectacular Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie cuvées have become the elites of their production.
No. 28 Château-Grillet 2011 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12583717 54 JR18 (2010 vintage) 2025 750 ml $281
CHÂTEAU-GRILLET “A smoky aroma with vanilla, a slight woodiness and a hint of balsamic. With an appellation unto itself since 1936, this 3.5-hectare It then follows through with citrus, plums and fl owers, and a touch of anise. property is one of the smallest in France. The Neyret- The mouthfeel is mineral, with a long acidity and notes of lemon and brioche. Gachet family owned the estate from 1830 to 2011, A fresh, pleasant and very elegant wine.” when they sold it to billionaire François Pinault. The amphitheatre-shaped estate, in the Condrieu appel- – Translated from www.chateau-grillet.com lation, is sheltered from the mistral and sits facing the Rhone in a southerly direction. The estate’s sloping granite soil is beautifully expressed by the Viognier it grows.
23 Born in Burgundy, embraced by all CHARDONNAY ALSO KNOWN AS
Melon Blanc Morillon Beaunois
ORIGIN France Burgundy
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS CHARDONNAY
TOASTED WHITE MINERAL APPLE HONEY ALMOND BUTTER BRIOCHE BREAD FLOWERS NOTES
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Chablis, Côte de Beaune, Champagne United States California, Argentina Australia, Chile, Canada, Italy
24 No. 29 Chardonnay 2012, Mt. Harlan CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
11089944 120 WA94 V92 2020 750 ml $45
CALERA “The fl agship 2012 Chardonnay Mt. Harlan is drop-dead gorgeous. Smoke, At the tender age of 20, Josh Jensen left for Burgundy fl int, white peach and pear notes burst from the glass in an energetic, vibrant to learn French. Upon his return to California in 1971, Chardonnay loaded with intensity and class. The 2012 deftly balances he dedicated himself to finding the perfect location texture and the transparency that is the hallmark of hillside vineyards. to grow the best Burgundian varieties. He eventually This is all class.” found a location at the top of Mount Harlan in San Benito, just south of San Francisco. This plot of land had exactly – www.vinousmedia.com what he had been looking for—rich, chalky soil similar to Burgundy. The vineyards where he grows his Pinot Noir, Viognier and Chardonnay have been certifi ed organic since 2008. Burgundy had better watch out!
No. 30 Upper Barn Chardonnay 2012, Alexander Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12573931 150 WA97 2019 750 ml $89 CHARDONNAY
STONESTREET “One of my favorites is the 2012 Chardonnay Upper Barn, which boasts remark- Varying in altitude between 120 and 730 metres, the able intensity as well as lots of tropical fruit, a stony-like minerality and Stonestreet vineyards dominate the Alexander Valley and a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel. This is a multi-dimensional, profound the Mayacamas Mountains. The fi rst plantings were done Chardonnay (as it often was when made by Helen Turley) from a vineyard in the 1970s by Edward Gauer, who owned the property planted with an Old Wente clone as well as the Hyde clone of Chardonnay.” until 1989, when it was turned over to the one and only Jess Jackson. The majority of the fruit grown on this – www.erobertparker.com 365-hectare estate is sold to other wineries; however, they make sure to keep the very best of their fruit to produce the intense, concentrated and flamboyant Stonestreet wines.
No. 31 Ma Belle-Fille 2012, Knights Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12403801 60 WA99 WS95 No. 20 2025 750 ml $145
PETER MICHAEL “Captivating, sleek, elegant and graceful, this is rich without weight, off ering a In the 1980s, there were no wineries in the Knights Valley, mix of ripe pear, fi g, apricot and melon fl avors, with subtle touches of nutmeg, an appellation in the Sonoma region. Soil analysis showed hazelnut and toasted almond. For all its fl avor and depth, this displays won- that the region’s volcanic soil was perfect for the production derful lift on the fi nish.” of fantastic wines. For Peter Michael, an Englishman who had made his fortune in the high-tech industry, this news – www.winespectator.com arrived at the perfect time, as he had decided to estab- lish himself in the area in 1981. He opted for Burgundian varieties that are perfectly suited to this type of high- altitude environment.
25 Exceptional region
A CONVERSATION WITH PAUL ATWOOD, HEAD WINEMAKER AT LEEUWIN ESTATE
What makes Margaret River so unique and great? I’d say the climate, wonderful low-yielding soils, innovative viticulture and winemaking procedures that are encouraged to continue to improve the vines and wines that come from this region, coupled with some of the most beautiful beaches and forests that this land has to offer.
What are the most successful varieties in your region and why? The most successful are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The main reason these varieties all grow well is the different microclimates that are available throughout the region and, indeed, in most vineyards. We have seen that Chardonnay grows superbly on the lower slopes of our rolling hills, where the cool morning air keeps the temperature lower throughout the growing period. Sauvignon Blanc grows wonderfully on the mid slopes of the hills, where there is a moderate temperature and refreshing afternoon sea breezes that cool the vines and help maintain Sauvignon Blanc’s great varietal character. Cabernets that are planted on the top of the rolling hills pick up the temperature during the day and the breeze in the afternoon, which allows for a long growing season with ripe tannins and flavours. Coupled with the gravel-loam soils and maritime climate, lower yields and intense fl avours are assured.
PHOTO: Leeuwin Estate Vineyard Can you tell us a little bit more about your Art Series wines? The Art Series wines represent the most opulent and age- worthy wines from each Leeuwin vintage. We believe that winemaking is an art as well as a science, so the Art Series wine labels are adorned with a painting commissioned from Australia’s leading contemporary artists.
What are the most inspiring wines for you? Of course they are Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, the two varieties that are perfectly suited to all the conditions in Margaret River and display the most complex characteristics every year. The fl avours tell the story of the climate that pre- vailed through the growing season, so each year, the fl avours tell the story of that particular vintage.
For more wines from this producer, see No. 33 on page 27 and No. 40 on page 31.
26 No. 32 Heytesbury Chardonnay 2013, Margaret River WESTERN AUSTRALIA
12566589 150 WA95+ JR18 2020 750 ml $68
VASSE FELIX “The 2013 Heytesbury Chardonnay has a youthfully mute nose of lemon Located in Cowaramup, south of Perth in Western Australia, tart, kumquats and orange blossoms ... brioche, almonds and coriander seed. Vasse Felix is a winemaking pioneer in the Margaret River Medium-bodied, with plenty of silkiness to the texture and a pleasant touch region. In 1967, following a year of intensive research, of astringency, it gives complex layers of citrus fruits and savory fl avors, with Dr. Thomas Cullity planted his fi rst Cabernet Sauvignon, accents of ginger and spice coming through in the long fi nish.” Shiraz, Malbec and Riesling vines in this area of Australia where the surrounding climatic conditions are very similar to – www.erobertparker.com those of Bordeaux. The estate was purchased in 1987 by the Holmes family, and it has been masterfully directed by a winemaking team that produce wines with remark- able balance.
No. 33 Art Series Chardonnay 2012, Margaret River WESTERN AUSTRALIA
12584103 624 WS96 (2011 vintage) No. 5 2022 750 ml $90 CHARDONNAY
LEEUWIN ESTATE “The Art Series Chardonnay is, in my opinion, Australia’s fi nest example, based Margaret River’s uncontested leader, the Leeuwin Estate on the wines of the last 30 vintages. The move to screwcap brought a large in Western Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary in smile to the faces of those who understand just how superbly the wine ages.” 2014. Due to the gravelly soil and a cool climate tempered by the Indian Ocean, this region experienced a winemaking – James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2014 boom in the 1970s. Under the guidance and supervision of renowned Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi, Denis and Tricia Horgan planted their fi rst Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 1975. The Leeuwin Estate has mastered the art of winemaking.
No. 34 White Stones Chardonnay 2011 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
12580487 75 V95+ 2025 750 ml $85
CATENA ZAPATA “Healthy bright yellow. Initially subdued nose opened with air to show vibrant Nicola Catena arrived from Italy at the end of the 19th scents of apricot, minerals, truffl e and toff ee, plus a suggestion of candied century and established himself at Mendoza, planting citrus peel. Very rich and broad; a step up in density and dimension from the Malbec in 1902. His grandson, Nicolás, a doctor of eco- White Stones, with very ripe stone fruit fl avors complicated by an impression nomics and a living legend, relaunched the family estate of salty extract and enlivened by strong acidity. Wonderfully sappy and long on in the 1980s. He set off to fi nd the best potential vine- the aft ertaste. A splendid Argentine Chardonnay with serious aging potential. yards in the province and pushed the country’s limits I’d love to see this one in a blind fl ight of top white Burgundies.” for conventional viticulture by exploring the use of high altitude land. The undisputed champion of quality wines – www.vinousmedia.com in Argentina has a name: Catena Zapata.
27 No. 35 Bourgogne 2012 BURGUNDY, FRANCE
12576293 2400 V88-90 2019 750 ml $32
DOMAINE HENRI BOILLOT “The 2012 Bourgogne is, once again, an overachiever. Yellow stone fruits, The determined and extremely rigorous Henri Boillot smoke and crushed rocks meld together in a gracious, mid-weight wine with started at the Volnay family estate in 1974. Responsible for considerable appeal. The Bourgogne is made from an assortment of parcels the winemaking beginning with the 1985 vintage, Mr. Boillot in Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Romain, Meursault and Puligny.” has refi ned his style, and as of the 1990s, he only uses 350-litre barrels for the fermentation and maturation of – www.vinousmedia.com his white wines. He also stopped rousing his wines, which gave them more elegance. The roughly 15 hectares that make up the operation are complemented by a serious brokering business. His son Guillaume, who began working at the estate in 2006, assists with vinifi cation.
No. 36
O U E R I T “La Roche” Vieilles Vignes 2010, FAV O U R Pouilly-Fuissé BURGUNDY, FRANCE
12591776 480 ST93 B92 Outstanding 2018 750 ml $39
DOMAINE RIJCKAERT “This cuvée was made from grapes acquired at the vine by Domaine Rijckaert, Originally from Flanders in Belgium, Jean Rijckaert confirming the qualitative potential of Mâconnais. The aroma is complex, spends the lion’s share of his time at his vineyards in with hints of warm apple pie, honey, coconut and acacia. In the mouth, it is
CHARDONNAY Arbois (Jura) and Mâconnais (Burgundy). After founding full and lusty, with a long pleasant fi nish featuring notes of wood and spice. and developing his Verget brokerage with experienced This is the perfect opportunity to acquire a Burgundy from the exceptional winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens, he launched his own 2010 vintage, which is ready and open enough to serve.” winery at the end of the 1990s. In 2013, he passed his knowledge on to the 30-something Florent Rouve, – Signature Team who, with support from the Collovray family, took over the vineyard in Jura as well as the four hectares in Mâconnais, continuing to produce wine in the same style.
No. 37 Côtes du Jura 2010, Côte du Jura JURA, FRANCE
12551897 120 WS91 RVF17.5 BD16.5 Coup de cœur 2025 750 ml $38
DOMAINE MACLE “The 2010 Côtes du Jura has an invigorating acidity that marries fi nesse with Founded in 1850, Domaine Macle has some of the steepest aromatic freshness. It is distinctly pure and despite its current strictness, terroirs in Château-Chalon. Trained by his father, Jean it will surely defy age.” Macle, in winemaking since 1989, Laurent offi cially took over the reins of the estate, producing his fi rst solo vintage – Translated from Le Guide des meilleurs vins in 2004. With just 12 hectares of vines (eight Chardonnay de France 2015, La Revue du vin de France and four Savagnin), tended using organic agriculture, Mr. Macle’s production cannot keep up with the demand for his wines. His wines are a unique interpretation that transcend the entire region!
28 No. 38 Chardonnay 2011, Vin de France LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE
12592824 120 2020 750 ml $45
DOMAINE DE MONTCALMÈS “Barely 15 hectolitres a hectare were produced. This Chardonnay cuvée is made Historically, the Pourtalié family’s entire winemaking from vines with an average age of 10 years growing in the argillo-calcareous production took place at a cooperative cellar until soil of Saint-Martin-de-Londres. The fruit is manually harvested, stripped, Frédéric and his father, Jean-Marie, decided it was time crushed and then vinifi ed using only indigenous strains of yeast. The fermen- for a change. He trained under Alain Graillot and Laurent tation and maturation are done in oak barrels and one or two wine demi-muids Vaillé from the Grange des Pères Estate before producing over 24 months. The barrels and demi-muids are then blended six months his fi rst vintage in 1999. Overlooking the Hérault Valley, before bottling.” the estate currently covers 22 hectares of vines in the Aniane and Puéchabon communes in the Terrasses du – Translated from www.domainedemontcalmes.fr Larzac appellation. The estate shot to fame over the last decade and even the notable La Revue du vin de France described them as “a major revelation from the Languedoc.”
No. 39 Bussiador 2012, Langhe PIEDMONT, ITALY
12585940 300 2022 750 ml $63 CHARDONNAY
ALDO CONTERNO “The Chardonnay from Bussiador comes from diff erent vineyards in Bussia Aldo Conterno did not share the same philosophy as his (Monforte d’Alba). The wine remains for three or four days inside stainless-steel brother Giovanni from the mythic estate of Giacomo vats and, once the alcoholic vinifi cation has started, it is put into special barrels Conterno. He acquired his own jewel of a property, Favot, (barriques) where the vinifi cation is completed. The wine fermented inside the in 1969, which covers 25 hectares of vines. His renowned barrels is transferred and then returns into [sic] the barrels (100% made of new Bussia parcels, a cru in Monforte d’Alba, allowed him wood) again and remains there for a maximum of 12 months. The Bussiador is to produce remarkable Barolos. His unique wines were a wine with a good structure and good body, and so it can stand a long aging.” rooted halfway between tradition and modernity. After his passing in 2012 at the age of 81, Mr. Conterno left the – www.poderialdoconterno.com estate to his three sons, who continue to do justice to his hard work.
29 RED VARIETIES What legendary wines are made of CABERNET SAUVIGNON ORIGIN France Bordeaux
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
BLACK- CEDAR RASPBERRY MINT TOBACCO PEPPERS GRAPHITE CURRANT
CABERNET SAUVIGNON PREFERRED TERROIRS France Bordeaux, United States California Australia, Italy Tuscany, Spain South Africa, Chile
No. 40 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Margaret River WESTERN AUSTRALIA
12584111 360 JR17+ 2028 750 ml $57
LEEUWIN ESTATE “Lovely cassis character, really fresh and tight and bright, fi ne tannins and a Margaret River’s uncontested leader, the Leeuwin Estate red-fruit sweetness on the palate, and just a slight leafy note. Bright and zesty, in Western Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary in but with a ripeness that gives a rounded, luscious character.” 2014. Due to the gravelly soil and a cool climate tempered by the Indian Ocean, this region experienced a winemaking – www.jancisrobinson.com boom in the 1970s. Under the guidance and supervision of renowned Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi, Denis and Tricia Horgan planted their fi rst Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 1975. The Leeuwin Estate has mastered the art of winemaking.
31 No. 41 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Coonawarra SOUTH AUSTRALIA
11624249 300 WA95+ 2025 750 ml $70
WYNNS “Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon has In 1891, Scottish pioneer John Riddoch planted the fi rst pronounced blackcurrant, black cherry and cedar notes with nuances of lightly vines in Coonawarra, which is now a renowned winemaking browned toast, roses, game and rosemary. Medium-bodied, the palate is already region of South Australia. The Mediterranean climate and a joy to drink, though this wine is showing only a fraction of its potential. iron-oxide-rich soil known as “terra rossa” mean that Elegantly fruited and tightly wound, it has a fi rm level of fi ne-grained tannins it is the ideal location for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. and a refreshing acid backbone. It fi nishes with laudable persistence.” Convinced of its immense potential, Melbourne-based wine brokers the Wynns settled in the region in the early – www.erobertparker.com 1950s. Currently under the supervision of Sue Hodder, one of the most gifted and respected oenologists in the country, Wynns is undoubtedly one of Australia’s fl agship wineries.
No. 42 Steyning Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra SOUTH AUSTRALIA
12592269 144 WA94+ 2017-2027 750 ml $99
PENLEY ESTATE “Deep garnet-purple in color and attractively scented of blackcurrant cordial, Directly connected to two Australian winemaking pion- plum preserves and blueberry coulis, with underlying suggestions of chocolate eers, the Tolley and Penfold families, Kym Tolley worked at box, cloves, cedar and dried Mediterranean herbs, the palate on the 2012 the renowned Penfolds Estate for 15 years before founding Steyning Cabernet Sauvignon off ers an abundance of taut, muscular fruit struc- his own in 1988. He is a fi fth-generation winemaker, whose tured by fi rm, grainy tannins and lively acid. It fi nishes with great length.”
CABERNET SAUVIGNON CABERNET mission is marrying the winemaking heritage of his fore- bearers with his own modern vision of balanced wines – www.erobertparker.com that represent the region and that retain a distinct varietal character. With an impressive 111 hectares of vines at his disposal, Mr. Tolley is living the dream in Coonawarra, one of the most celebrated winemaking regions in Australia.
No. 43 Christopher’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12573914 240 WA94+ 2018-2031 750 ml $135
STONESTREET “Equally powerful is the broodingly backward, foreboding, opaque purple- Varying in altitude between 120 and 730 metres, the colored 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher’s, which comes from the Stonestreet vineyards dominate the Alexander Valley and highest elevation vineyard at 2,400 feet. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon spent the Mayacamas Mountains. The fi rst plantings were done 19 months in 70% new French oak. Another behemoth with a blue/black in the 1970s by Edward Gauer, who owned the property color, it possesses lots of crème de cassis, graphite, spring fl ower and new until 1989, when it was turned over to the one and only oak characteristics. This rich, full-bodied, muscular, powerful wine is oh, Jess Jackson. The majority of the fruit grown on this so backward, even in the forward, precocious 2011 vintage.” 365-hectare estate is sold to other wineries; however, they make sure to keep the very best of their fruit to produce the – www.erobertparker.com intense, concentrated and fl amboyant Stonestreet wines.
32 No. 44 Dancing Bear Ranch 2012, Howell Mountain CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12317021 120 WA99 2030 750 ml $185
CAKEBREAD CELLARS “The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch, a blend of 95% Cabernet Jack Cakebread was managing a garage in Oakland when Sauvignon and 5% Merlot from Howell Mountain, is a superstar of the vintage. he acquired eight hectares of vines south of Rutherford Beautiful notes of graphite, mulberries, blueberries and blackberries jump from in 1971. Two years later, he and his wife Dolores founded the glass of this dense purple-colored 2012. Its full-bodied opulence, luscious the estate, built the winemaking facilities and planted texture, 45-plus-second fi nish, purity ... and uncanny integration of all the com- new vines. Following graduation in viticulture and oenol- ponent parts are beautiful to behold. This is a sensational, world-class Cabernet ogy at UC Davis, their son Bruce joined the team in 1979. Sauvignon to drink early in life or cellar for 10–15+ years.” With the help of his brother Dennis, Bruce oversees the property and its multiple vineyards in several regions in – www.erobertparker.com California, including the famous Dancing Bear Ranch at the Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain.
No. 45 Beckstoff er Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, St. Helena
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
11537823 180 WA98 2032 750 ml $220
PAUL HOBBS “Of the three Beckstoff er vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one Obsessed with quality, Paul Hobbs is one of California’s readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoff er Dr. Crane moves most adored winemakers. Some have even gone so far more toward the wet rock, blueberry, raspberry fruit spectrum, but still stays as to call him the “Steve Jobs of wine” because of his dark and foreboding, very concentrated and full-bodied. The great terroir fl air, spirit of innovation, the exactitude with which he comes through and the wine is distinctive, singular, opulent and rich. Another makes his wines and because his advice is precise and fabulous success from Paul Hobbs, and one more showcase wine for this well appreciated. Twice named Wine Personality of great vineyard.” the Year by Robert Parker, he was recruited by Robert Mondavi before founding his own estate in 1991. Located – www.erobertparker.com in Sonoma’s Sebastopol region, Mr. Hobbs produces spectacular and truly amazing wines.
No. 46 Continuum 2012, Napa Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12595339 150 V96 2017-2032 750 ml $258
CONTINUUM “Ripe, silky tannins wrap around the palate in the 2012 Continuum. Bright Tim and Marcia Mondavi launched this project in 2005, red cherry, plum, spice, menthol and hard candy meld together eff ortlessly in aiming to pursue innovation and maintain tradition. the glass. The 2012 captures the polished, refi ned side of the vintage. This is This was the last project undertaken by Robert Mondavi perhaps the most refi ned wine I have ever tasted from Continuum. The fl avors before his passing in 2008. The idea was to produce are bright and focused, while the new oak has been decidedly toned down, both a unique and distinct wine that meets the strictest of which allow the personality of these breathtaking hillside sites to shine. standards of quality. Beginning with the 2012 vintage, The 2012 is the fi rst Continuum to be made entirely with estate-grown fruit.” Continuum is made exclusively from fruit grown on their property located at the summit of Pritchard Hill in – www.vinousmedia.com the Napa Valley. With over 40 years of experience, Tim Mondavi and his family put their hearts and energy into the creation of excellence.
33 No. 47 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mount Veeder CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12661754 60 WA100 2018-2032 750 ml $540
LOKOYA “The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder is as compelling a Cabernet Sauvignon Jess Jackson was one of the most important players as one could ever hope to taste. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a high- in American wine. Before passing away in 2011, he de- elevation site boasts an inky/purple color and smells of ink, blueberry liqueur, veloped properties for Artisans & Estates such as Lokoya. blackberries, black raspberries, mulberries, licorice, charcoal and camphor. Founded in 1994, the estate was named in honour of the With magnifi cent fruit richness, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel and incredible Native American tribes that lived on Mount Veeder up to length, this seamlessly constructed 2012 should provide immense pleasure the 19th century. Its goal is to produce the best wines for 25+ years. Kudos to winemaker Chris Carpenter as he is clearly at the top in the world using only Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from of his game.” the best mountain vineyards in the Napa Valley: Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, Diamond Mountain and Spring – www.erobertparker.com Mountain. Christopher Carpenter, head oenologist, has truly succeeded in this mission.
No. 48 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Howell Mountain CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12661818 60 WA99 2018-2032 750 ml $540
“From a high-elevation vineyard that was replanted in 2006, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain reveals an opaque purple color as well as notes of mulberries, graphite, blackberries and a hint of charcoal. This dramatic, ostentatious 2012 is in keeping with the stylistic characteristics of this vintage. Multidimensional, stunningly pure and rich, it is a beauty that fl irts
CABERNET SAUVIGNON CABERNET with perfection.”
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No. 49 Le Dix de Los Vascos 2011, Valle de Colchagua RAPEL VALLEY, CHILE
12588307 300 WA92 2021 750 ml $55
LOS VASCOS “The 2011 Le Dix Cabernet Sauvignon is a textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, very In 1988, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafi te) acquired classical, with the typical descriptors of the variety framed by some oak and this property at the foot of Mount Cañeten in the central a medium-bodied palate, perhaps lacking a bit in the mid-palate [and] a little Colchagua Valley. They named it Los Vascos (the Basques) austere, but with good balance and acidity to evolve nicely in the bottle.” in honour of its former owners, the Echenique family. Following considerable investment and major plantings – www.erobertparker.com conducted at the beginning of the 1990s, the former 200-hectare vineyard has now tripled in size with nearly 640 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon vines being grown at the estate. Traditional Chilean wines with a French accent!
34 No. 50 La Dame de Montrose 2010, Saint-Estèphe BORDEAUX, FRANCE
12615934 240 WA94 2025 750 ml $89
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE “One of the best second wines, and possibly the best since the 1990, is the 2010 Following the purchase of the prestigious Saint-Estèphe La Dame de Montrose. This represents 36% of the production and is a blend property from the Charmolüe family, one of the top prior- of two grapes—64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot. A superb second ities for the Bouygues brothers was the implementation wine, opulent and substantively textured, it shares more in common with a of sustainable development and energy savings (solar fl amboyant, exuberant year such as 2009 than most 2010s. Dense purple, panels, geothermal heat pumps, etc.). Tempered by its oodles of fruit, luxurious mouthfeel and terrifi c fi nish make it a sleeper the Gironde Estuary located less than a kilometre away, of the vintage.” the vineyards have excellent southwestern exposure, perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. Aside from their – www.erobertparker.com fl agship wine, they also produce La Dame de Montrose, one of Bordeaux’s most reliable wines.
No. 51 Château Calon Ségur 2000, Saint-Estèphe BORDEAUX, FRANCE
12614405 120 WS93 2025 750 ml $199 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CHÂTEAU CALON SÉGUR “Lovely berry, spice and leather aromas follow through to a medium- to Since 1894, the Capbern Gasqueton family has owned full-bodied palate, with fi rm and silky tannins and a long, caressing fi nish. Château Calon Ségur, the northernmost Cru Classé in A harmonious wine.… Racy Calon.” Médoc. After Denise Capbern Gasqueton’s husband passed away in 1995, she became the owner and took – www.winespectator.com the reins at the estate. Over the next few years, she built new cellars with the help of her daughter and they took on Vincent Millet, formerly of Château Margaux, as the estate’s technical director. Under his direction, the Cabernet Sauvignon began taking pride of place in the blend and the wines reached new heights of excellence. The Suravenir Society purchased the estate in 2011, and they have continued to pursue its legacy.
No. 52 Château Smith Haut Lafi tte 2010, Pessac-Léognan BORDEAUX, FRANCE
12616267 120 WA98+ WS96 2018-2035 750 ml $229
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE “This is an extraordinary performance once again from the Cathiard family, As suggested by its name, Château Smith Haut Lafi tte the proprietors of Smith Haut Lafi tte. They think the 2010 is even better than once belonged to British native George Smith in the the 2009.... This wine has laser-like defi nition in its remarkable nose of a subtle 18th century. Wine broker Louis Eschenauer owned the charcoal fi re interwoven with spring fl owers, crème de cassis, blueberry liqueur property from 1958 to 1990, when he sold it to Florence and spicy wood. Full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, long, rich and moderately and Daniel Cathiard, who had fallen in love with this cru tannic, this wine is set for an exceptionally long life…” in Martillac. They imposed their personal winemaking philosophy on the estate, including a return to manual – www.erobertparker.com harvesting and avoiding the use of herbicides, preferring to feed their vines with the organic compost produced at the estate. With the help of experienced oenologists, the Cathiards have succeeded in producing some of the very best wine in Bordeaux.
35 No. 53 Château Pontet-Canet 2000, Pauillac BORDEAUX, FRANCE
12628444 60 WA94+ 2025 750 ml $249
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET “Alfred Tesseron has done a remarkable job since 1994 with Pontet-Canet, Cognac broker Guy Tesseron took over this Pauillac estate which has been hitting fi rst-growth levels since 2003. But the 2000 also shows in 1975. His son Alfred is currently a worthy ambassador exceptionally well. In need of another decade of cellaring, this dense purple of this Médoc Grand Cru Classé, which was the fi rst to wine has a classic nose of incense, charcoal, crème de cassis and subtle new be certifi ed as biodynamic. With the help of Jean-Michel oak. Full-bodied, powerful, still very tannic, and shockingly backward, this Comme, technical director and man on the ground who has is a big, rich wine that has put on weight and seems to need more time than been working at the estate for 20 years, their approach I originally predicted.” to the production of grapes is revolutionary. They have foresworn the use of pesticides and herbicides and, – www.erobertparker.com since 2008, they have worked the vineyards using horses to minimize soil compaction. A true inspiration for the entire region!
No. 54
O U E R I T Pietradonice 2010, Toscana FAV O U R TUSCANY, ITALY
12591987 150 ST93-95 WA93 2018-2030 750 ml $95
CASANOVA DI NERI “Produced for the first time in 2000, the 2010 Pietradonice is a simply In 1971, Giovanni Neri founded this property in Montalcino, fantastic vintage. Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes come Tuscany. A passionate and visionary winemaker, he grad- from a vineyard in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, located just south of Montalcino. ually selected locations that were perfectly suited to Reminiscent of the wines of Pauillac in Bordeaux, its aromatic profi le begins winemaking. The estate now covers 63 hectares with with cassis, blueberry, forest fl oor and licorice. This wine was matured for
CABERNET SAUVIGNON CABERNET seven main vineyards. Obsessed with the production of 19 months in French oak barrels. Still young and with a surprising freshness, quality wine, he was responsible for the introduction the fruit is explosive with tightly wound tannins of a remarkable quality; a sure of “Modern Brunello.” His son Giacomo took the reins at sign of an excellent cellaring potential. Simply superb!” the estate in 1991. With the help of consulting oenologist Carlo Ferrini, Giacomo is producing the very best wines – Signature Team of Tuscany, if not all of Italy.
36 Mediterranean child GRENACHE NOIR ALSO KNOWN AS
Garnacha Cannonau Granaxa
ORIGIN Spain Aragón
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
COCOA CHERRY CLOVE RASPBERRY SPICE THYME LEATHER
GRENACHE NOIR PREFERRED TERROIRS Spain Priorat, Rioja France Southern Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence Italy Sardinia, Australia
No. 55 Els Escurçons 2009, Priorat CATALONIA, SPAIN
12320976 48 WA95 2025 750 ml $70
MAS MARTINET “From one of the highest vineyards in Priorat at 600 metres, the outstanding Just like René Barbier from the celebrated Clos Mogador, 2009 Els Escurçons is a pure Garnacha grown on llicorella (slate) soils with a Josep Lluís Pérez is a pioneer of the Priorat. Founded in higher ferrous content…. The nose is very powerful, with layers of blackberry, Falset in 1989, Mas Martinet is one of the most highly briary, hot slate and a touch of white pepper. Like Mas Martinet’s other 2009s, regarded estates in the appellation. His wines are now it demands coaxing from the glass, but it is worth the wait. The palate is produced by his talented and well-respected daughter beautifully balanced with immense succulence and intensity counterbalanced Sara Perez, who was not shy about shaking off old habits. by crisp, driving acidity that lends it great verve and what I describe as ‘controlled To respect the estate’s biodiversity, the 10-hectare vine- opulence.’ There are layers of pure, macerated black cherries and cassis caressing yard was quickly converted to biodynamic agriculture, the satin-like fi nish. This wine is bestowed with superb persistency, the acidity giving pride of place to each of the estate’s terroirs. and defi nition urging you to take another sip, and bridled with a sense of vitality and animation that is entrancing.”
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37 No. 56 Omnia 2012, Châteauneuf-du-Pape RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12557703 120 V93 2017-2024 750 ml $120
ROTEM & MOUNIR SAOUMA “Brilliant ruby red. Fresh cherry and red berry aromas gain spiciness with air, Lebanese natives Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin have picking up a smoky quality and a hint of potpourri. Juicy and sharply focused, been in France since 1995. They decided to put their with densely packed raspberry and bitter cherry fl avors nicely lift ed by zesty experience and similar philosophies to good use by step- acidity. Finishes with excellent persistence, a hint of fine-grained tannins ping into winemaking. Mr. Saouma studied viticulture and repeating cherry and smoke notes.” and oenology in Montpellier and then gained hands-on experience from several winemakers in Burgundy. – www.vinousmedia.com Ms. Brakin trained in agriculture at Dijon, specializing in wine. After cutting their teeth at Lucien Le Moine, they began a high-end micro-brokerage in Burgundy, then applied the same method in the southern Rhone. Both in love with Grenache Noir, the couple has been producing sublime wines with this variety since 2009.
No. 57 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12158489 36 WA90 WS90 RVF18 2018 750 ml $161
PIGNAN “An elegant style, with hints of pine, spice, licorice, sandalwood and red currant Vinifi ed and matured at Châteauneuf-du-Pape and then that glide along supple, fi ne-grained tannins. The pine forest note leads the polished by Emmanuel Reynaud from Château Rayas. way on the slightly peppery fi nish.” It is made from vines planted in the 1980s at Pignan,
GRENACHE NOIR GRENACHE a sandy terroir with northern exposure. Grenache, a – www.winespectator.com Spanish variety, fl ourishes under these conditions. For some vintages, lots of the Rayas from young vines were downgraded and then blended at Pignan. This is a high- level red with no “aromatic camoufl age.”
No. 58 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2001 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12158526 24 WA90 V91 WS90 750 ml $170
“Medium red. Exotic aromas of strawberry, gingerbread, orange peel, dried fl owers and leather. Juicy, spicy and exotic, with enticing peppery lift . An elegant, tangy Châteauneuf, with a silky texture and lovely inner-mouth energy. Finishes with very fi ne tannins.”
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38 No. 59 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12158518 60 V94 WS93 RVF19 2024 750 ml $261
CHÂTEAU RAYAS “Medium red. Stunning floral and red berry aromas emphasize raspberry, Châteauneuf-du-Pape calls to mind gravelly soil but strawberry and fresh lavender. Bright, focused and pure, with vibrant red fruit for Château Rayas, where the geology of its terroir is and mineral fl avors given an exotic twist by a hint of dried apricot. The sweet as unique as its wines. Surrounded by pine trees, the fi nish leaves a strong fl oral pastille impression. The freshness and precision 12-hectare estate sits on extremely compact sandy soil of this wine are really captivating.” known to the locals as “safres.” The vineyard benefi ts from a cool micro climate in contrast to the rest of this – www.vinousmedia.com rather hot region. This cool air suits the Grenache Noir, the only variety that they choose to grow at the estate. In 1997, Emmanuel Reynaud took over wine production and implemented his preference for old barrels. This decision has now become part of the Rayas style, comple- menting their exceptional terroir with additional fi nesse and elegance.
No. 60 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2001 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12158497 60 WA92 BD18 2021 750 ml $261 GRENACHE NOIR
“This is a fully accomplished wine with great refi nement. A superb Rayas, silky and refi ned with all the unparalleled elegance and texture of the appellation.”
– Translated from www.bettanedesseauve.com
39 Sombre and powerful MALBEC ALSO KNOWN AS
Cot Auxerrois Pressac
ORIGIN France Southwest
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
BLACK BLACK- TRUFFLE LEATHER SPICE RASPBERRY LICORICE FRUIT CURRANT
PREFERRED TERROIRS Argentina
MALBEC France Southwest
No. 61 Lindafl or Malbec 2009, Valle de Uco MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
12591477 360 ST92 WA93 2024 750 ml $49
MONTEVIEJO “Produced from Malbec, Argentina’s fl agship variety, the grapes come from In the 1990s, the immense potential of the Argentinian three diff erent viticultural areas: Tunuyán, the Uco Valley and Mendoza. The terroir and the enthusiasm of longstanding friends Michel wine spent 24 months in French oak, giving it a concentrated fruit character Rolland and the late Jean-Michel Arcaute convinced of blueberry and blackberry as well as licorice and fl oral notes. A lusty and Catherine Péré-Vergé, heir to Cristalleries d’Arques, to rich wine, with refi ned tannins and an elegant fi nish. A New World wine with plant Malbec vines near the Andes Mountains. After her French style!” passing in 2013, the woman behind Clos de los Siete and owner of Châteaux Le Gay and Montviel in Pomerol, left – Signature Team oenologist and manager Marcelo Pelleriti to head the impressive Vista Flores Estate in the Uco Valley.
40 No. 62 Malbec 2011, Río Negro PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA
11685404 45 WA96 WS95 2025 750 ml $107
NOEMÍA “The 2011 Bodega Noemía de Patagonia is pure Malbec from a 70-year-old Following the discovery of old Malbec vines in Argentina’s vineyard in Mainque, Rio Negro, Patagonia, and is a baby that smells of the Rio Negro Valley, Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano founded most exquisite French barrels you can dream of, under which there is a huge the estate with the help of Danish oenologist Hans core of ripe, almost heady, red and blue fruit showing a special brightness with Vinding-Diers. The estate is located north of Patagonia, perfumed notes of fl owers and wet limestone. The palate is medium-bodied, at the confluence of the Neuquén and Limay Rivers, with a great sense of harmony and elegance, sweet fruit aromas, great acidity which fl ow from the Andes. Discovered at the beginning and a tasty, umami-driven fi nish. It has very sophisticated, ultra-fi ne tannins.… of the 19th century by British colonists, the region is Superb!” a natural paradise for these vines. Truly amazing and authentic Malbec is produced there with exceptional – www.erobertparker.com balance and freshness.
No. 63 Finca Piedra Infi nita 2012, Paraje Altamira MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
12591160 180 WA96 2025 750 ml $119 MALBEC ZUCCARDI “The 2012 Finca Piedra Infi nita is from new vineyards in Altamira, a specifi c An engineer by trade, Alberto Zuccardi arrived in Mendoza zone within La Consulta in the south of the Uco Valley, selected from a very in 1950. He tested the efficiency of his revolutionary calcareous zone with lots of chalky stones. It is the most mineral and serious irrigation system by planting vines in Maipú in 1963. wine I’ve tasted from Zuccardi, with big bones and a serious, balanced and This family business now covers some 1,000 hectares of subtle character that is elegant and sharp. The fi nish is long, vertical, vibrant vines and is unquestionably one of the largest players and... well, mineral.… Around 2,500 bottles were produced as they really decide in Argentina. The estate and its founder’s vision and vine by vine which grapes go into this wine. A world class red. Bravo!” innovation are truly inspirational. Sebastián, the third- generation winemaker, is energetic and passionate about – www.erobertparker.com wine, and he produces some of the most exciting wines Argentina has to offer. He focuses on the diversity of the terroir and showcases balance in all his wines.
No. 64 Le Pigeonnier 2011, Cahors SOUTHWEST, FRANCE
12590853 30 WA95 2035 750 ml $219
CHÂTEAU LAGRÉZETTE “Even more impressive and spending 28 months in French oak, the 2011 Cahors Surrounded by its vineyards, Château Lagrézette was Le Pigeonnier Malbec is an incredible bottle of wine. Inky purple to the rim, built in the early 15th century in Caillac, in the region of it off ers up a thrilling bouquet of crème de cassis and assorted black and blue Cahors. The estate passed through the hands of several fruits, chocolate, lead pencil shavings, spring fl owers and hints of wild herbs families before Alain Dominique Perrin fell in love with the to go with a full-bodied, layered and seamless profi le on the palate. Massively property, which had been left to go fallow since the 1980s. concentrated and rich, it stays pure and fresh, with no hard edges or rusticity, This genuine and passionate man behind the Cartier fi ne tannin and a blockbuster fi nish. It benefi ts from a decant and will have luxury brand surrounded himself with a team of skilled over two decades of longevity.” workers, including consulting oenologist Michel Rolland, for the production of their wines. Le Pigeonnier, the estate’s – www.erobertparker.com fl agship wine, is an homage to Malbec and is proof of their mastery of this varietal.
41 Tender, smooth and versatile MERLOT ALSO KNOWN AS
Sémillon Rouge Médoc Noir
ORIGIN France Bordeaux
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
BLACK- FOREST SPICE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE CURRANT FLOOR
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Bordeaux, Southwest
MERLOT Italy Tuscany, United States California
No. 65 The Scooter Merlot 2013, McLaren Vale SOUTH AUSTRALIA
11750974 900 WS88 2018 750 ml $33
MOLLYDOOKER “Plump, spicy and generous, with ripe currant fruit and notes of savory red Known as one of Australia’s most eclectic estates, pepper and pink peppercorn adding to the supple fi nish.” “mollydooker” is an Australian expression for someone who is left-handed. The estate’s founders Sarah and – www.winespectator.com Sparky Marquis chose the name because they are both left-handed. Their wines have undeniable charm and exuberance and regularly receive high praise from Wine Spectator, with the estate commonly appearing on its annual Top 100 list. Located south of Adelaide in McLaren Vale, the estate’s three vineyards cover nearly 50 hectares—all of which are tended in accordance with their sustainable development philosophy.
42 No. 66 Merlot 2012, Napa Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
00898742 636 V91 WS92 2022 750 ml $72
SHAFER “The 2012 Merlot jumps from the glass with brilliant red cherries, plums, After working in publishing for 23 years, John Shafer and fl owers, spices and mint. With time in the glass, the fl avors blossom beautifully his family established his wine business in the Napa Valley as the wine gains texture and resonance. Merlot still suff ers from a less than where they settled in 1972. At his Stags Leap vineyard, he stellar reputation in some circles, which is unfortunate. Few do it better than prefers growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot among Shafer when it comes to capturing the fruit-driven exuberance of Merlot. other varieties. Trained at the venerable UC Davis, his Drink this juicy, resonant red over the next few years.” son Doug joined the team in 1983 as head winemaker. The following year, Elias Fernandez came to work at the – www.vinousmedia.com winery and he continues to polish these incomparable wines to perfection today.
No. 67 Merlot 2012, Napa Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12499072 60 V90-92 WS93 2022 750 ml $99 MERLOT PAHLMEYER “An unapologetically plump and fl amboyant style that off ers pure pleasure. Jayson Pahlmeyer, a successful lawyer, fell in love with Blackberry and spicy toast aromas lead to rich, complex fl avors of black cherry wine in the 1960s to the point of obsession. This self- and mocha, with a hint of dry herb. The fi nish lasts forever.” taught winemaker produced his fi rst vintage in 1986 and then following its success, purchased the Waters Ranch – www.winespectator.com Vineyard, a hillside property perched at the top of Atlas Peak. Concentrating on the production of Burgundian varieties, their wines have greatly evolved, and while still powerful and exuberant, they have developed further elegance and defi nition thanks to the contributions of talented winemaker Kale Anderson.
No. 68 Château La Fleur de Gay 2011, Pomerol BORDEAUX, FRANCE
12590861 120 WA94 2026 750 ml $154
CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE GAY “This is a strong eff ort from La Fleur de Gay.… The gorgeous 2011 is a reas- Currently directed by Chantal Lebreton, this family suring example of what this small parcel on the high plateau of Pomerol, estate in Pomerol has existed since the 15th century. planted with 100% Merlot, is capable of achieving. Its dense purple color is Aside from the production of Château La Croix de Gay, accompanied by abundant fl oral notes intermixed with raspberry, kirsch and a parcel-based cuvée named La Fleur de Gay has also blacker fruit characteristics. Medium- to full-bodied with sweet tannin, a sweet been produced since the 1980s. Taking a very Burgundian core of fruit and a velvety fi nish, it can be drunk in several years or cellared approach, the wine is made from three parcels named for 15 or more.” La Fleur, Gay and Groupey, covering just 2.43 hectares of vineyard. The resulting wine does true justice to the – www.erobertparker.com Merlot variety with its elegance and classic character.
43 No. 69
O U E R I T Poggio ai Merli 2012 FAV O U R TUSCANY, ITALY
12585755 240 ST93-95 WA93 V94 2018-2028 750 ml $77
CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINA “We immediately fell for the charm off ered by this Merlot with an undeniably Located in Castellina, Chianti, this estate was founded in Italian profi le. It opens with aromas of licorice, tobacco, kirsch, forest fl oor, 1977 by journalist and owner of the prolifi c Italian Class espresso and sandalwood. The mouthfeel is sophisticated, lengthy and full- Editori press group, Paolo Panerai. Mr. Panerai carefully bodied, with hints of cherry and spice. A wine with classic structure, marrying studied the best techniques in winemaking before elegance, complexity and depth. One of our favourites, best decanted and acquiring and jumping into wine production with both feet. enjoyed over the next three years or to be kept in the cellar for a special occasion.” The estate covers slightly more than 30 hectares and focuses mainly on Sangiovese, though other international – Signature Team varieties are also grown in their vineyards, including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The meticulous produc- tion is done under the watchful eye of Alessandro Cellai, oenologist and winemaker for the estate since 1997.
No. 70 Messorio 2010 TUSCANY, ITALY
11255965 60 WA95 V96 2020-2030 750 ml $240
LE MACCHIOLE “The 2010 Messorio boasts stunning depth and richness. Over the last few Before his unfortunate passing at the young age of 40, months, the 2010 has found a new level of fi nesse that wasn’t apparent earlier
MERLOT Eugenio Campolmi was one of the Bolgheri region’s this year. Hints of dark cherry, plum, cloves and tar fl esh out on the huge, pioneers in the early 1980s, along with Marquis Incisa powerful fi nish. Although the 2010 is years away from off ering its fi nest drink- della Rocchetta, who created the renowned Sassicaia. ing, its class and personality are impossible to miss. Patience will be a virtue.” He quickly learned that the best results could be obtained by using French varieties rather than Italian. His wife – www.vinousmedia.com Cinzia Merli took the reins at the estate after Eugenio’s passing and she is still in charge today. With the help of renowned oenologist Luca d’Attoma, their wines remain both sensational and prodigious!
44 Piedmont’s pride and joy NEBBIOLO ALSO KNOWN AS
Spanna Chiavennasca
ORIGIN Italy Piedmont
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
DRIED LICORICE SMOKE TAR TOBACCO LEATHER ROSE
PREFERRED TERROIRS NEBBIOLO Italy Piedmont
No. 71 Bussia 2010, Barolo PIEDMONT, ITALY
12585974 600 ST94 WA97 2018-2035 750 ml $85
BARALE FRATELLI “Still tight, young and nervous, the 2010 Barolo Bussia Sergio Barale is aged Founded in 1870, this farm, in one of the oldest regions of in large oak casks like Barale’s other top Barolo expression. That slow oxi- Langhe, is currently managed by Sergio Barale who, with dative process, combined with the extraordinary quality of the 2010 vintage, the help of his daughters Eleonora and Gloria, continues has produced a classic Barolo that will endure in time and promises a long a family tradition that goes back more than a century. evolution ahead. In general, fruit from the Bussia cru tends to be more robust Bussia, Castellero and Cannubi, to name a few, are the and structured as evidenced here. The wine’s garnet appearance is vibrant and Barale family crus that they vinify with great mastery bright and the fi nish boasts energy and verve. You can still feel the wine’s silky before maturation in Slovenian oak barrels known as imprint minutes aft er swallowing.” “botte.” Pursuing the spirit of tradition, this Barolo estate produces wines with truly impressive cellaring potential. – www.erobertparker.com
45 No. 72 Arborina 2010, Barolo PIEDMONT, ITALY
12588059 90 WA96+ V95 2018-2030 750 ml $115
ELIO ALTARE “Altare’s 2010 Barolo Arborina bristles on the palate with striking energy In 1948, Giuseppe Altare took possession of a 5-hectare and fi nesse. Freshly cut fl owers, mint, sweet spices, licorice and rose petals all farm in La Morra. Following a trip to Burgundy in 1976, his meld together in a layered, impeccable Barolo loaded with class. The fl avors grandson Elio had a revelation—they needed to rework are bright, chiseled and beautifully nuanced. The 2010 fi nishes with marvelous the entire estate from fi eld to cellar. These changes, freshness and tons of saline-infused nuances.” including shorter maceration and the use of barrels, improved their wines greatly. With more than 45 vintages – www.vinousmedia.com under his belt, Elio Altare passed the torch to his daughter Silvia, who continues to produce modern Barolos that are some of the very best Piedmont has to offer.
No. 73 Brunate 2010, Barolo PIEDMONT, ITALY
12588067 36 WA96 V98 2018-2035 750 ml $159
“The 2010 Barolo Brunate is a wine for the gods and goddesses. Dark, layered and brooding, the 2010 covers every inch of the palate with intense dark fruit and a seemingly endless mélange of powerful, balsamic-infl ected notes. The NEBBIOLO fi nish is long, intense and superbly layered. Today the 2010 is huge, explosive and fl at-out great. Hints of rose petals and violets leave a lasting impression. This is a monumental Barolo from the Altare family.”
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No. 74 Cicala Bussia 2010, Barolo PIEDMONT, ITALY
12437437 90 WA97 V97 WS98 2018-2035 750 ml $165
ALDO CONTERNO “Conterno’s 2010 Barolo Cicala boasts razor-sharp minerality and acidity Aldo Conterno did not share the same philosophy as his in support of the beautifully delineated, resonant fruit. Rose petals, tar, brother Giovanni from the mythic estate of Giacomo licorice, dark cherries and tobacco are some of the many nuances that burst Conterno. He acquired his own jewel of a property, Favot, from the glass in an exotic, intense Barolo loaded with class and personality. in 1969, which covers 25 hectares of vines. His renowned The Cicala is going to require considerable patience, but it is a stunner. Vivid Bussia parcels, a cru in Monforte d’Alba, allowed him and alive through to the fi nish, the Cicala is easily one of the wines of this to produce remarkable Barolos. His unique wines were great Barolo vintage.” rooted halfway between tradition and modernity. After his passing in 2012 at the age of 81, Mr. Conterno left the – www.vinousmedia.com estate to his three sons, who continue to do justice to his hard work.
46 No. 75 Rocche di Castiglione 2010, Barolo PIEDMONT, ITALY
12390798 90 WA97 V99 2018-2035 750 ml $180
VIETTI “A wine of exquisite beauty, the 2010 Barolo Rocche is pure silk on the palate. Originally founded in 1919 by Mario Vietti in the heart of The 2010 is incredibly dense, dark and powerful for a young Rocche. With time Langhe, in the commune of Castiglione Falletto, the fourth in the glass, the Rocche opens up nicely, showing the full breadth of its generation of Currado family winemakers is now running potential and pedigree. Stunning in the glass and impeccable throughout, the the estate. Alfredo Currado, the founder’s stepson, has 2010 Rocche is firing on all cylinders. Sweet rose petals, mint, spices and been producing wines of exceptional quality at the estate licorice are woven into the breathtaking, perfumed fi nish.” since 1952. His son Luca, a trained oenologist, joined the family estate in 1990 and, with the help of his brother- – www.vinousmedia.com in-law Mario Cordero, works the 35-hectare vineyard, which extends across almost all the communes of Barolo. Together they have adopted a very intuitive approach that refl ects their terroirs. NEBBIOLO
PHOTO: The commune of Castiglione Falletto
47 The essence of the land PINOT NOIR ALSO KNOWN AS
Pinot Nero Blauburgunder Spätburgunder Auvernat Noir
ORIGIN France Burgundy
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
RASPBERRY CHERRY BLACKBERRY VIOLET ROSE LICORICE SPICE
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley Germany, United States California, Oregon PINOT NOIR PINOT Australia Victoria, New Zealand Central Otago Chile, South Africa
No. 76 Block B Pinot Noir 2013, Wairarapa WAIRARAPA, NEW ZEALAND
12585931 360 ST90-92 2017-2023 750 ml $49
SCHUBERT “A cool spring followed by a hot, dry summer produced a relatively late harvest Kai Schubert and Marion Deimling share a common that was in perfect health. This wine was matured in 45% new barrels over passion: Pinot Noir. Graduates in viticulture and oenology a period of 18 months. Deep red in colour, the wine’s nose features slightly from the Universtiy of Geisenheim in Germany, they cooked yet subtle aromas with a beautiful fi nesse. The maturation character is have worked and travelled the world, searching for the reticent, allowing the fruit to express itself fully. The mouth is full and luscious, perfect location to grow this renowned Burgundian winding into notes of bitter chocolate and coff ee. A fresh wine with excellent variety. In 1998, they fi nally settled in New Zealand, near length and a mildly warming fi nish. This is a rich and complex wine.” Martinborough, capital of the Wairarapa region, because of the low rainfall and fertile soil. Tended to by excellent – Signature Team hands, the vineyard focuses on Pinot Noir with eight different clones and is perfectly suited to its surroundings.
48 No. 77 Pépé Le Pinot 2014, Yarra Valley VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
12577190 600 ST90 2018 750 ml $39
JAMSHEED “Plenty of structure and gusto here for this meticulous cuvée that isn’t ashamed Founded in 2003, this Victoria province estate takes its to show off its strong personality. Half of the harvest was fermented as whole name from a Persian king. Its founder Gary Mills fi nished bunches before a long maceration. The wine was barrel-matured for eight his studies in literature and then taught English in Japan months on lees and then bottled without fi ltration, allowing it to express a before turning his attention to wine. He acquired his welcome typicity that never falls into heaviness. A crisp wine that opens with winemaking experience with Paul Draper at Ridge aromas of black cherry and fl owers. Punctuated by hints of balsamic and the Vineyard before launching his own project. His wines aroma of mint and eucalyptus, this wine also has the merest hint of cinnamon.” break the conventional mould of Australian wines. Simply put, they are the brave new face of winemaking in this – Signature Team beautiful country.
No. 78 Pinot Noir 2013, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
12576710 120 ST92 2020 750 ml $39 PINOT NOIR
NEWTON JOHNSON “Though this cuvée is only in its sixth iteration, the highly regarded Platter’s Newton Johnson is undoubtedly one of the rising stars in South African Wine Guide has systematically given it fi ve stars. The cool and the Hemel-en-Aarde region of Walker Bay. Dave Johnson temperate Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, located just a few kilometres from the and his family settled in this valley near Hermanus in Atlantic Ocean, produces Pinot Noir that expresses all the beauty the variety has 1995. A few years later, he was joined at the estate by his to off er through a deep and distinct aromatic profi le. Its maturation provided two sons. Bevan directs the winery and Gordon produces toasted, lactic and café au lait notes. The silky, elegant mouthfeel reveals fruity all the wines with the help of his wife Nadia. The estate and fl oral accents that linger into a harmonious fi nish. Simply superb!” prefers to work by gravity, and they ferment their wines using only indigenous strains of yeast. Their wines are – Signature Team made using the Pinot Noir that their 20-hectare property specializes in growing.
No. 79 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Yamhill-Carlton District OREGON, UNITED STATES
12104376 300 V94 (2012 vintage) 2021 750 ml $72
BERGSTRÖM “The Shea Vineyard is a thin-soiled vineyard where power and tannins come Born in northern Sweden to a family of farmers, the young easy…. We have chosen to showcase this site’s gorgeous fruit and mineral John Bergström left his home to pursue the American profi le by backing off the extraction and oak infl uence to let the true terroir dream in Portland, Oregon. After becoming a success- shine through. The 2013 Shea Vineyard is a gorgeous expression of the vineyard ful surgeon, Mr. Bergström decided to found a business in this vintage: a potpourri of dark fruits, blue fruits and loamy earth, with a that would provide an inheritance for his children. He lift ed fl oral perfume reminiscent of roses that adds delicacy and grace. The wine founded the estate at Dundee in the Willamette Valley in is medium-bodied with full ripe fruit fl avors that coat the palate with dense 1999. His son Josh takes care of the 34-hectare estate, silky waves of texture, sweetness and a long mineral and fl oral fi nish.” with five distinct vineyards, all of which are tended using biodynamic agriculture. Their goal is to capture – www.bergstromwines.com and bottle the particular character of each vineyard. Mission accomplished!
49 No. 80 Dairyman Pinot Noir 2013, Russian River Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12589924 900 WS92 2020 750 ml $45
BELLE GLOS “Exhibits a rich array of fl avor and personality. Spicy, toasty anise and black In 1972, Charlie Wagner founded Caymus Vineyards in licorice notes join cedary oak details, lending this a distinctive edge, with the Rutherford, and it has since become one of the Golden blackberry and raspberry elements slow to move to the forefront. Ends with a State’s fl agship wineries. His son Chuck has directed persistent fi nish.” the estate since the 1980s, in addition to pursuing other winemaking activities, with the help of his three – www.winespectator.com children. One of these side projects is Belle Glos, which made its fi rst appearance in 2001. Joseph, the youngest of the three children, began producing Pinot Noir made from unique vineyards in Sonoma, Santa Barbara and Monterey, California.
No. 81 Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12594467 480 WS93 (2011 vintage) No. 26 2020 750 ml $57
EMERITUS “2012 was a bountiful harvest for Emeritus Vineyards. The growing season In 1999, following five years of negotiations, Don and temperatures were moderate and the vines responded with a tremendous Marcia Hallberg handed over their nearly 50-hectare fruit set with good soil moisture.… The ripening of the fruit was fl awless....
PINOT NOIR PINOT Green Valley orchard in the heart of the Russian River The vines develop the grapes to ripen with lower sugar and retain acids even Valley to Brice Jones. Situated between Sebastopol in a warm vintage, like 2012.” and Forestville, directly on top of Gold Ridge, a crest of land named for the predominant soil in the region, – www.emeritusvineyards.com the estate concentrates on the production of Pinot Noir using organic production. The morning fog and the winds that rise at the end of the day are perfect conditions for the slow and perfect maturation of this variety that they turn into charming and elegant wines.
No. 82 The Vanguard Pinot Noir 2011, Sta. Rita Hills CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12551854 132 WA93 V92 2022 750 ml $58
THE HILT “Brilliant ruby red. Highly perfumed aromas of red and dark berry preserves This new project is led by real estate magnate and celeb- and allspice, complicated by a sexy potpourri element. Shows very good rity sports team owner (Colorado Avalanche, London clarity and lift on the palate, with a strong mineral cut to its exotic raspberry Arsenal, St. Louis Rams) Stanley Kroenke. Located in and cherry cola fl avors. Emphatically fruity and broad on the fi nish, which is Santa Barbara County, the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria nicely framed by smooth, slow-building tannins. This suave Pinot is delicious Valley appellations offer ideal growing conditions for right now. Made from fruit grown in the Sanford & Benedict and Bien Nacido Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, despite the risk posed by cool vineyards; 45% new oak.” winds and proximity to the ocean. Armand de Maigret, general manager, and Matt Dees, self-taught winemaker, – www.vinousmedia.com run the estate with skilled hands. Together they are rigorousness and passion combined.
50 No. 83 Givry 2013 BURGUNDY, FRANCE
12577122 600 ST90 2018 750 ml $32
MAISON REMOISSENET PÈRE & FILS “This cuvée is produced at Côte Chalonnaise from a vineyard located south of Founded in 1877, this respectable Beaune house was Côte de Beaune. Mindful of each terroir, the celebrated Maison Remoissenet managed by the great-grandson of its founder and larger- has produced a Givry with a light ruby hue. Already excellent, this cuvée off ers than-life fi gure, Roland Remoissenet, until his retirement hints of fi eld berries with spicy nuances. A fi ne, fresh Pinot Noir, with a silken in 2005. The house is currently the property of Americans structure and a long fi nish with gently toasted notes.” Eddy and Howard Milstein of Maison Louis Jadot and the Toronto-based company Halpern. Bernard Repolt directs – Signature Team operations. He has wasted no time redefi ning the house’s mission and acquiring the services of oenologist Claudie Jobard. This is a house that is returning to its past glory.
No. 84 Belle Dame 2010, Sancerre LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
12591848 240 WA93 2025 750 ml $59 PINOT NOIR
DOMAINE VACHERON “The 2010 Sancerre Belle Dame has a darker and intenser [sic] ruby color This estate, located in the historical heart of Sancerre, has compared to the 2009, and its bouquet is even more intense, concentrated and been led since 2002 by a new generation of winemakers multi-layered, quoting remarkably precise ripe aromas of red berries (wild straw- (and cousins) Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron. berries), rock cherries, fi gs and rosehip along with fl oral, malty and ethereal Deciding that both the winemaking and property needed as well as meaty fl avors. Full-bodied, juicy and impressively intense on the to move into the future, they began converting to bio- palate and structured by the fi nest yet fi rm tannins and an extremely delicate dynamic agriculture in 2006, and now all 48 hectares of acidity, this is an excellent and persistent Pinot Noir character made from the estate have been converted to this type of production. perfectly ripe and processed fruits.” With a climate similar to Burgundy, they produce cuvées by parcel, from fl int and chalk soils, focusing on high- – www.erobertparker.com lighting the different terroirs Sancerre has to offer. Truly exceptional crus.
51 Unique and intoxicating SYRAH ALSO KNOWN AS
Shiraz Serine
ORIGIN France Northern Rhone
AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
BLACK BLACK BLACK- VIOLET BLACKBERRY RASPBERRY PEPPER OLIVE CURRANT
PREFERRED TERROIRS France Northern Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon
SYRAH Australia, United States Washington South Africa
No. 85 Amon-Ra Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley SOUTH AUSTRALIA
12585860 600 WA97+ 2024 750 ml $79
GLAETZER “Very deep purple-black in color, the 2012 Amon-Ra reveals intense notes of Originally from Germany, the Glaetzers immigrated to blackcurrant cordial, blackberry compote and licorice with nuances of cloves, Australia in 1888, settling in the Barossa Valley. Over a allspice, chocolate box and salami as well as a whiff of espresso. The 100% century later, Colin Glaetzer completed his training in Shiraz palate off ers a beast of a wine that is densely packed with black fruit oenology and then completed his practical training in and baking spice fl avors and is supported with fi rm, grainy tannins and crisp some of Australia’s best reputed areas before founding acid through to a fi nish with excellent persistence.” this estate in 1995. His son Ben joined him and together they are making wines that are coveted around the world. – www.erobertparker.com Eminent American wine critic Robert Parker gave him the title of Wine Personality of the Year 2005. Amon-Ra, his fl agship cuvée, is Barossa Shiraz perfected, marrying power and elegance.
52 No. 86 Syrah 2012, Stellenbosch COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA
12591223 900 ST91 WA92 2022 750 ml $35
KEERMONT “The Steepside site in Stellenbosch produces a powerful and structured Syrah Located in a natural amphitheatre between the Helderberg with rich and spicy notes, whereas the Topside site has excellent defi nition and and Stellenbosch Mountains, the Keermont Estate came its structure accentuates its aromatic vigour. This combination, complemented into being in 2003 when the Wraith family acquired a farm by a pair of Mourvèdre barrels, is matured on wood for a period of 20 months in the Blaauwklippen Valley. In 2005, a major planting (5% new wood) to produce a complex cuvée that is almost black in colour. program was implemented and 21 hectares were added As sensuous a wine as you could ever hope for, the attack features violets, to their former eight hectares of vines. Produced in the licorice, dark fruit and vanilla. The fi nish is smoky and woody, with excellent most natural way possible, using gravity and a minimum persistence. We can’t get enough!” amount of intervention, their wines are a refl ection of this spectacular location between False Bay and the – Signature Team Indian Ocean.
No. 87 Syrah 2008, Simonsberg-Paarl COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA
12582790 450 ST90 2023 750 ml $37 SYRAH MARIANNE “A 100% Syrah cuvée produced with exceptional care from the vine to the Already the owner of Châteaux Destieux in Saint-Émilion bottle. Already benefi ting from several years in the bottle, this wine opens and Clémence in Pomerol, Dr. Christian Dauriac expanded with promising form. Its pronounced aromatic complexity off ers up a bouquet his holdings into South Africa. Holding to the values of the that marries a musky, iron-like character with notes of tobacco, roast, leather, French Republic’s motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity,” spice and black licorice. Silky and full-bodied, its 18 months spent in French Marianne is a 30-hectare estate with 18 hectares of oak has played a major role in its immediate charm. This is a wine to keep that vines, including Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet still has many years left to off er.” Sauvignon. Consulting oenologists Michel Rolland and Jean-Christophe Meyrou contributed their share to this – Signature Team project that aims to go beyond the traditional thundering and smoky South African wines. South African terroir and French know-how.
No. 88 Syrah 2012, Swartland COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA
12592437 60 WA95 2025 750 ml $86
PORSELEINBERG “The 2012 Porseleinberg Syrah has a sublime, perfumed bouquet with Created by none other than Marc Kent, the man behind raspberry preserve, cloves, touches of wild fennel and rosemary that are all Boekenhoutskloof, Porseleinberg is the newest wine very succinct. The palate is medium-bodied with supremely well-judged acidity, produced by this energetic and passionate winemaker. fi rm grip in the mouth and plenty of raspberry and wild strawberry fruit toward It takes its name from the kaolin clay soil in the Swartland the fi nish, inter-layered with fennel and white peppers. Great backbone here region, which was previously used for the production of and very long length, this is another outstanding wine from one of Swartland’s porcelain. Since 1999, with the help of his winemaker fi nest exponents.” and oenologist friend Callie Louw, Mr. Kent has grown his grapes using biodynamic agriculture despite the – www.erobertparker.com geological and meteorological requirements it imposes. Using the estate’s best fruit and traditional techniques, they produce exceptional wine and are well deserving of their reputation as one of the Swartland’s very best.
53 No. 89 The Deuce Syrah 2012, Walla Walla Valley WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
12585245 180 ST93 V92 2022 750 ml $75
GRAMERCY CELLARS “Produced on the hillsides of the Les Collines Vineyard, this wine is made Convinced that Washington State’s Walla Walla region from 80% whole bunches vinified in foudres and then barrel-matured for was the perfect place to produce a wine that they truly 18 months. Bright purple in colour, the nose is exceptionally expressive, loved, Master Sommelier Greg Harrington and his wife exposing the beauty of the Syrah. The peppery bouquet features hints of Pam jumped at the opportunity to pursue their dream. violet, jam and a hint of black olive. The mouthfeel is gutsy, with soft and Founded in 2005, Gramercy Cellars focuses on producing silky tannins, a persistent fi nish and a light animal touch. The oak is fi nely wine using Rhone Valley and Bordeaux varieties from blended. A beautifully balanced wine.” some of the best wineries in the region. Their grapes are harvested at the peak of ripeness, vinifi ed with as little – Signature Team intervention as possible and then complemented with subtle maturation. These wines are a must-try!
No. 90 La Côte Rousse Syrah 2012, Red Mountain WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
12585261 120 WA95 2017-2024 750 ml $82
BETZ “More mineral-driven, with savory spices, dried earth and fl oral notes balanced Bob Betz is one of the most respected men in the entire by a rocking core of fruit, the 2012 Syrah La Côte Rousse is more backwards
SYRAH state of Washington. He worked at the Chateau Ste. Michelle and reticent than the La Serenne and will need short-term cellaring to unwind. for over 20 years before founding the Betz Family Winery Possessing full-bodied richness, beautiful concentration, high yet sweet tannin with his wife Cathy in 1997. Over the span of his career, he and a terrifi c fi nish…” has developed close ties with producers in the Columbia Valley (Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills). – www.erobertparker.com Working exclusively with gravity in their cellar, which was renovated in 2005, the Betzes create captivating wines that are among the most sought after in the state.
No. 91
O U E R I T Silène 2013, Crozes-Hermitage FAV O U R RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12588041 1788 ST92 2021 750 ml $27
J.L. CHAVE SÉLECTION “Cuvée Silène has a superb aromatic defi nition displaying notes of ripe fruit Located on the Hermitage Hill since the 15th century, the and pepper with fl oral and anise hints on the fi nish. An impeccable Syrah with Chaves are one of northern Rhone’s mythic and most soft tannins and a lingering mouthfeel, with notes of violet and sweet spice. adored winemakers. Following tradition, Jean-Louis Chave An essential!” offi cially took the reins from his father Gérard in 1994 following his military service. In addition to producing the – Signature Team family estate’s legendary wines, he also put his immense talent to work by launching a high-end brokerage with fruit coming mainly from the appellations of Crozes- Hermitage, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph. J. L. Chave is famous for good reason.
54 A CONVERSATION WITH MAXIME GRAILLOT FROM DOMAINE DES LISES
Why is Syrah the fl agship varietal of the northern Rhone, and how does it behave across such a large appellation as Crozes-Hermitage? Syrah was born here. It is the descendant of Mondeuse Noire from Savoy and Dureza from the Ardèche. The entire Crozes-Hermitage appellation sits on alluvial soil at the confl uence of the Rhone and Isère Rivers. The soil consists mainly of sand, which gives the wine its finesse, and the impressive depth of our soil gives Crozes-Hermitage Syrah its characteristic round and voluptuous character.
How would you describe the difference in style between the wines of Domaine Alain Graillot The and Domaine des Lises? The winemaking process mostly. Vinifying whole bunches or not. Graillot What is your philosophy when creating a wine? Common sense, pleasure and consumption without moderation! However, respect for terroir and vintage as well. SYRAH Who are your winemaking inspirations? style Didier Dagueneau from Sancerre, Olivier Jullien in Languedoc and Jacques Seysses in Burgundy.
Aside from the northern Rhone, where are the best Syrahs made? From Valais, in Switzerland.
No. 92 Crozes-Hermitage 2013 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12585915 1800 V90 2016-2023 750 ml $34
DOMAINE DES LISES “Brilliant ruby. High-pitched aromas of fresh dark fruits, violet, smoky minerals In 2004, Maxime Graillot, looking to blaze his own trail and peppery spices, with a hint of smoky bacon in the background. Juicy, and make wine in his own style, purchased and restored a penetrating and nicely concentrated, off ering energetic blackberry and bitter 6-hectare property in Beaumont-Monteux, just south of cherry fl avors that fi rm up with aeration. Shows very good focus and persistence Tain-l’Hermitage. The son of renowned Crozes-Hermitage on the spicy fi nish, which is framed by fi ne-grained tannins.” winemaker Alain Graillot, he founded the Lises estate that he named in honour of his mother, Elisabeth. He – www.vinousmedia.com grows Syrah without the use of fertilizers and minimizes the contribution of new wood to produce the purest expression of the variety. His small-scale production captures the essence of the northern Rhone with in- tensity, fi nesse and elegance.
55 No. 93 Renaissance 2012, Cornas RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12520185 60 WA95 2025 750 ml $86
DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE “The entry level Cornas that gets some young vines, the 2012 Cornas Renaissance A professor of mechanical engineering turned wine- is just like the straight Cornas, only slightly soft er and more approachable. maker in his early forties, Pierre-Marie Clape joined the Cassis, black raspberry, leather, crushed rock and liquid mineral-like quali- family estate in 1988. He then took the reins of the barely ties all give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet elegant and thrillingly pure 8-hectare property just two years later, succeeding his Cornas that can be enjoyed any time over the coming decade or more.” father Auguste, who was a living legend in his time. Made from whole, unstripped bunches, the Auguste Clape – www.erobertparker.com estate’s Syrahs are of exceptional transparency and are a veritable model for wines from the northern Rhone. Domaine Auguste Clape wines are the essence of the Cornas appellation.
No. 94 Cornas 2012 RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12193938 180 WA98 2017-2032 750 ml $128
“The Cornas of the vintage is Clape’s 2012 Cornas. An incredible eff ort, its inky purple/black color is followed by spectacular aromas and flavors of black
SYRAH raspberry, graphite, beef blood, iron, cedar and white pepper (among other things). This is Cornas at its fi nest, with insane aromatics, full-bodied richness and massive concentration, yet at the same time staying elegant, seamless and gorgeously pure. It’s more approachable than the 2010, but should still need 3–4 years of cellaring and have two decades of longevity.”
– www.erobertparker.com
No. 95 Lancement 2010, Côte-Rôtie RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12188397 24 WA99 2017-2030 750 ml $305
DOMAINE OGIER “The 2010 Côte-Rôtie Lancement fl irts with perfection, but, sadly, only six Until 30 years ago, their fruit was sold to brokers, but barrels (1,600 bottles) were produced. A sublime wine with a stunning nose Michel and son Stéphane, who joined in 1997, decided to of spring fl owers, apricot marmalade, crème de cassis and raspberry liqueur, produce their own wines, which are made in accordance it is a full-bodied, inky, incredibly rich, complex, multidimensional red to with a philosophy that prizes fi nesse and elegance over drink over the next 15+ years.” concentration and power. The Ogiers live in Ampuis and own 12 distinct parcels of property in the Côte-Rôtie – www.erobertparker.com appellation. These parcels are the origin of the much sought-after, small-scale production wines Lancement and Belle Hélène. They are the pinnacle of winemaking thanks to the dedication of this new generation of winemakers.
56 No. 96 La Barbarine 2012, Côte-Rôtie RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12569405 60 WA93 2025 750 ml $113
MATHILDE & YVES GANGLOFF “Leading off the reds, the 2012 Côte-Rôtie La Barbarine off ers brilliant notes Originally from Strasbourg in Alsace, Yves Gangloff joined of warm spice, toasted bread, olive and licorice in its core of raspberry and black his brother Pierre, a painter, in Ampuis at the end of the raspberry-driven bouquet. Ripe, textured and mouth-fi lling, with medium- 1970s. A musician by nature, Yves accepted a position as to full-bodied richness and depth, it has solid mid-palate concentration, sweet a labourer at the Maison Delas Frères, which became tannins and a down-right-hard-to-resist profi le. Drink this sexy Côte-Rôtie a pivotal moment for this eccentric-looking rock over the coming decade.” guitarist. In 1982, he acquired vines and produced his fi rst wine from their fruit. Since then, the spectacular – www.erobertparker.com Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie cuvées have become the elites of their production.
No. 97 La Sereine Noire 2012, Côte-Rôtie RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE
12569421 60 WA96 2017-2030 750 ml $168 SYRAH “Even better (than the La Barbarine), the 2012 Côte-Rôtie La Sereine Noire has a slightly darker slant to its fruit, with perfumed rose petal, sweet spice, dried violets and raspberry and black raspberry fruit. One of the most voluptuous and sexy wines in the vintage, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, no hard edges and a seamless, silky texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. Count me a fan, and this beauty will thrill over the coming 10–15 years.”
– www.erobertparker.com
57 Typically Californian ZINFANDEL ALSO KNOWN AS
Primitivo Crljenak kaštelanski Tribidrag
ORIGIN Croatia
ZINFANDEL AROMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
PLUM COCOA SMOKE SPICE STRAWBERRY RASPBERRY
PREFERRED TERROIRS United States California Italy Apulia
58 No. 98 Old Vines Zinfandel 2012, California CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12572823 528 WA91 V91 WS91 2022 750 ml $52
TURLEY “The 2012 Zinfandel Old Vines is bright, saline and beautifully focused After co-founding Frog’s Leap at the beginning of the throughout. Floral notes meld into cranberries, sweet red cherries, mint and 1980s, Larry Turley launched his own venture in 1993. tobacco. All the elements come together eff ortlessly in the glass. This is another His goal at the new estate was to produce imposing and 2012 endowed with precision and energy.” powerful wines that lean heavily on varieties such as Zinfandel and Petite Syrah to create the type of profi le – www.vinousmedia.com he prefers. Since 2013, he has been working with head winemaker and chief crop manager Tegan Passalacqua, producing generous and opulent wines that have gained in elegance and refi nement in the last few years.
No. 99 Lolita Ranch Zinfandel 2012, Russian River Valley CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
12576349 336 WA91 V91 2020 750 ml $66 ZINFANDEL
MARTINELLI “The 2012 Zinfandel Lolita Ranch (15.9% alcohol) reveals gorgeous notes A fixture in the Russian River Valley since the end of of cured meats, licorice, roasted herbs, blackcurrants and black cherries. the 19th century, the Martinelli family are winemaking Supple and full-bodied with a medium ruby color, it is ideal for drinking pioneers. They sell almost all of their production (nearly over the next 4–5 years.” 90%) to other estates in Sonoma, where they grow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Syrah on their – www.erobertparker.com 121-hectare property. They produce a range of wines that feature amplitude, richness and volume.
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Get your hands MICHEL PHANEUF on wines from CHAMPLAIN CHAREST three important local collections. SAQ RESERVE
ONLINE ONLY FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED STARTING OCTOBER 1 ORDER FROM No. 01 TWO HANDS – Th e Boy Riesling 2013 – ST90 WA90+ V91 $30 FRIDAY, No. 02 WILLI SCHAEFER – Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett 2013 – WA92 $33 AUGUST 28, 2015, No. 03 ÖKONOMIERAT REBHOLZ – Birkweiler Riesling Trocken 2012 – ST91 JR16.5 $35 AT NOON! No. 04 EGON MÜLLER – Scharzhof Riesling 2014 – WA90+ (2013 vintage) $39 COMMANDE.SAQ.COM No. 05 EMRICH-SCHÖNLEBER – Monzinger Halenberg Riesling Trocken 2013 – ST93 WA91+ $52 No. 06 DÖNNHOFF – Hermannshöhle Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2013 – WA95 JR18.5 $85 No. 07 LOIMER – Steinmassl Riesling Erste Lage Reserve 2013 – WA94 $59 No. 08 BRÜNDLMAYER – Zöbinger Heiligenstein Riesling Alte Reben Reserve 2013 – ST92 WA92+ $73 No. 09 DOMAINE ZIND-HUMBRECHT – Clos Saint Urbain Riesling Rangen de Th ann 2000 – WA96 $99 No. 10 DOMAINE TRIMBACH – Clos Sainte Hune Riesling 2009, Alsace – WS94 RVF18 BD18 $204 01 No. 11 CLOUDY BAY – Te Koko 2011 – WA92 $54 No. 12 DOMAINE FRANÇOIS COTAT – Les Culs de Beaujeu 2013 – ST92 V92 RVF17 $57 MAKE YOUR No. 13 DOMAINE FRANÇOIS COTAT – Les Monts Damnés 2013 – ST90 V91 RVF17 $57 SELECTION No. 14 DOMAINE FRANÇOIS COTAT – La Grande Côte 2013 – ST92 V92 RVF16.5 $63 From August 28 at noon to No. 15 DOMAINE GÉRARD BOULAY – La Côte 2012 – V92 BD17 $49 September 14, 2015, at noon No. 16 DOMAINE LOUIS-BENJAMIN DAGUENEAU – Pur Sang 2012 – RVF17 BD17 $96 No. 17 DOMAINE LOUIS-BENJAMIN DAGUENEAU – Buisson Renard 2012 – RVF17.5 $99 No. 18 DOMAINE VACHERON – Le Paradis 2012 – WA92+ RVF17 $52 No. 19 DOMAINE VACHERON – Les Romains 2012 – V92+ RVF17.5 BD16.5 Coup de cœur $52 02 No. 20 CANTINA TERLANO – Quarz Sauvignon 2013 – V91 $54 RECEIVE No. 21 MULLINEUX – Quartz Chenin Blanc 2013 – WA94 $88 YOUR ORDER No. 22 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD – Clos du Papillon 2010 – WA91 WS92 BD15 Coup de cœur $45 CONFIRMATION No. 23 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD – Trie Spéciale 2010 – ST93 WA93+ $72 September 16, 2015* No. 24 M. CHAPOUTIER – De l’Orée 2012 – WA99 $159 No. 25 DOMAINE E. GUIGAL – Ex-Voto 2010 – WA100 $275 No. 26 CALERA – Viognier 2012 – ST92 WA90 V91 $45 No. 27 MATHILDE & YVES GANGLOFF – Condrieu 2013 – WA93 (2011 vintage) $118 No. 28 CHÂTEAU-GRILLET – Château-Grillet 2011 – JR18 (2010 vintage) $281
CUT HERE CUT 03 No. 29 CALERA – Chardonnay 2012 – WA94 V92 $45 PICK UP No. 30 STONESTREET – Upper Barn Chardonnay 2012 – WA97 $89 YOUR ORDER No. 31 PETER MICHAEL – Ma Belle-Fille 2012 – WA99 WS955 NNo. 20 $145 IN STORE No. 32 VASSE FELIX – Heytesbury Chardonnay 2013 – WA95+ JR18 $68 Starting March 2016* No. 33 LEEUWIN ESTATE – Art Series Chardonnay 2012 – WS96 (2011 vintage)) NNo.5 $90 No. 34 CATENA ZAPATA – White Stones Chardonnay 2011 – V95+ $85 No. 35 DOMAINE HENRI BOILLOT – Bourgogne 2012 – V88-90 $32 No. 36 DOMAINE RIJCKAERT – “La Roche” Vieilles Vignes 2010 – ST93 B92 Outstanding $39 No. 37 DOMAINE MACLE – Côtes du Jura 2010 – WS91 RVF17.5 BD16.5 Coup de cœur $38 *Limited quantities. Indicated prices, quantities and vintages may change No. 38 DOMAINE DE MONTCALMÈS – Chardonnay 2011 $45 without notice. If the demand surpasses No. 39 ALDO CONTERNO – Bussiador 2012 $63 the offer, a computerized lottery will be held involving all orders received No. 40 LEEUWIN ESTATE – Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – JR17+ $57 before noon on September 14, 2015. No. 41 WYNNS – John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – WA95+ $70 It will be impossible to make an order between noon on September 14 and No. 42 PENLEY ESTATE – Steyning Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – WA94+ $99 noon on September 16, 2015. No. 43 STONESTREET – Christopher’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – WA94+ $135 No. 44 CAKEBREAD CELLARS – Dancing Bear Ranch 2012 – WA99 $185 No. 45 PAUL HOBBS – Beckstoff er Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – WA98 $220 No. 46 CONTINUUM – Continuum 2012 – V96 $258 No. 47 LOKOYA – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mount Veeder – WA100 $540 No. 48 LOKOYA – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Howell Mountain – WA99 $540 No. 49 LOS VASCOS – Le Dix de Los Vascos 2011 – WA92 $55 No. 50 CHÂTEAU MONTROSE – La Dame de Montrose 2010 – WA94 $89 ✃
63 No. 51 CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR – Saint-Estèphe 2000 – WS93 $199 PRODUCT No. 52 CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE – Pessac-Léognan 2010 – WA98+ WS96 $229 ALLOCATION No. 53 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET – Pauillac 2000 – WA94+ $249 If the number of bottles available is smaller than the demand, the SAQ will No. 54 CASANOVA DI NERI – Pietradonice 2010 – ST93-95 WA93 $95 proceed to a draw among all the orders received. Each customer will have an No. 55 MAS MARTINET – Els Escurçons 2009 – WA95 $70 equal chance of being drawn, regardless No. 56 ROTEM & MOUNIR SAOUMA – Omnia 2012 – V93 $120 of the number of bottles ordered. The winner will receive the number of bottles No. 57 PIGNAN – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 – WA90 WS90 RVF18 $161 ordered, up to a limit established per No. 58 PIGNAN – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2001 – WA90 V91 WS90 $170 product by the SAQ. No. 59 CHÂTEAU RAYAS – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 – V94 WS93 RVF19 $261 No. 60 CHÂTEAU RAYAS – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2001 – WA92 BD18 $261 No. 61 MONTEVIEJO – Lindafl or Malbec 2009– ST92 WA93 $49 DID YOU KNOW? No. 62 NOEMÍA – Malbec 2011 – WA96 WS95 $107 When the number of bottles offered is very limited, it’s because the product is No. 63 ZUCCARDI – Finca Piedra Infi nita 2012– WA96 $119 in high demand worldwide. That’s why No. 64 CHÂTEAU LAGRÉZETTE – Le Pigeonnier 2011 – WA95 $219 Les Services SAQ Signature is proud to offer you these sought-after products No. 65 WS88 MOLLYDOOKER – Th e Scooter Merlot 2013 – $33 in very limited quantities through the No. 66 SHAFER – Merlot 2012 – V91 WS92 $72 Courrier vinicole. No. 67 PAHLMEYER – Merlot 2012 – V90-92 WS93 $99 No. 68 CHÂTEAU LA CROIX DE GAY – Château La Fleur de Gay 2011 – WA94 $154 No. 69 CASTELLARE DI CASTELLINA – Poggio ai Merli 2012 – ST93-95 WA93 V94 $77 Please keep a copy of your order form as well as a proof of transmission. Under no No. 70 LE MACCHIOLE WA95 V96 – Messorio 2010 – $240 circumstances may products ordered No. 71 BARALE FRATELLI – Bussia 2010 – ST94 WA97 $85 by one customer be transferred to another customer. The SAQ will send all No. 72 ELIO ALTARE – Arborina 2010 – WA96+ V95 $115 customers an order confi rmation by No. 73 ELIO ALTARE – Brunate 2010 – WA96 V98 $159 email after their payment has been processed. From that moment on, nei- No. 74 ALDO CONTERNO – Cicala Bussia 2010 – WA97 V97 WS98 $165 ther reimbursements nor exchanges CUT HERE will be accepted. Please be advised No. 75 VIETTI – Rocche di Castiglione 2010 – WA97 V99 $180 that the various in-store promotions No. 76 SCHUBERT – Block B Pinot Noir 2013 – ST90-92 $49 and discounts are not applicable to the products on sale in this Courrier vinicole. No. 77 JAMSHEED – Pépé Le Pinot 2014 – ST90 $39 The complete conditions of sale and No. 78 NEWTON JOHNSON – Pinot Noir 2013 – ST92 $39 terms of product allocation are available online at saq.com/courriervinicole-en. No. 79 BERGSTRÖM – Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 – V94 (2012 vintage) $72 No. 80 BELLE GLOS – Dairyman Pinot Noir 2013 – WS92 $45 No. 81 EMERITUS – Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2012 – WS93 (2011 vintage)) NNo. 26 $57 No. 82 THE HILT – Th e Vanguard Pinot Noir 2011 – WA93 V92 $58 No. 83 MAISON REMOISSENET PÈRE & FILS – Givry 2013 – ST90 $32 No. 84 DOMAINE VACHERON – Belle Dame 2010 – WA93 $59 No. 85 GLAETZER – Amon-Ra Shiraz 2012 – WA97+ $79 No. 86 KEERMONT – Syrah 2012 – ST91 WA92 $35 No. 87 MARIANNE – Syrah 2008 – ST90 $37 No. 88 PORSELEINBERG – Syrah 2012 – WA95 $86 No. 89 GRAMERCY CELLARS – Th e Deuce Syrah 2012 – ST93 V92 $75 No. 90 BETZ – La Côte Rousse Syrah 2012 – WA95 $82 No. 91 J.L. CHAVE SÉLECTION – Silène 2013 – ST92 $27 No. 92 DOMAINE DES LISES – Crozes-Hermitage 2013 – V90 $34 No. 93 DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE – Renaissance 2012 – WA95 $86 No. 94 DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE – Cornas 2012 – WA98 $128 No. 95 DOMAINE OGIER – Lancement 2010 – WA99 $305 No. 96 MATHILDE & YVES GANGLOFF – La Barbarine 2012 – WA93 $113 No. 97 MATHILDE & YVES GANGLOFF – La Sereine Noire 2012 – WA96 $168 No. 98 TURLEY – Old Vines Zinfandel 2012 – WA91 V91 WS91 $52 No. 99 MARTINELLI – Lolita Ranch Zinfandel 2012 – WA91 V91 $66 ✃
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