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BC-Wine-2.23.20.Pdf Table of Contents Colorado……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....4 Large Format.…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....5 Sparkling Wine……………………………………………………………………………………………………...6 White Wine Burgundy: Old World Chardonnay…..…..……….............………………………………………..…….9 The Loire Valley …………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 France: Alsace, The Jura & Other Classic Regions……………………….…………………………..13 Germany……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 Austria……………………………………………………………………………….……………..………………..18 Italy & Other Mediterranean Varietals...……………………….……………………..…………….…..21 New World Whites…..…………………………………………………………………………………….…....22 Rosé…………………..……………………………………………………….…………………...…….…………..24 Red Wine Burgundy & Beaujolais ...…………………….............….…………………………………………….25/28 The Rhone Valley..........………..…………..............……………………….……………………….........29 Bordeaux............................................................................................................................31 Unique Reds from the Old World………………………………………………………………………….34 Italy………………………………...….....…………………………..…….……...................................36-42 Iberian Peninsula......................................……………………………………………………………….43 Unique Reds from the New World……….………………..……………..……………………………....45 New World Pinot Noir……………………………………………………………………………………..…..48 The United States: Cabernet & Other Bordeaux Varietals………………………………..………51 2 What do you love to drink? In the following pages is a selection of wines from around the world, listed from north to south, that we hope you find engaging and intriguing. We’ve tried to represent both those styles of wine which seem to be in most demand (Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Châteauneuf-du-Pape), and those that are our own particular favorites (Young and old Bordeaux, Spanish Reds, Alsatian Whites, and German Riesling). The persistent focus is on wines which best complement our ethic and cuisine, with elegant structures, captivating aromas and flavors rich with earth and spice. We have truly committed to variety and accessibility, and we urge you to take advantage of the depth we offer in our selections. So take the plunge. Be adventurous. Try your bass with a Gamay from Beaujolais, enjoy your beef with Cabernet Franc from Chinon, have your risotto with Aglianico from Campania and absolutely order anything with Grower Champagne. But most importantly, drink what you love. “Burgundy makes you think of silly things; Bordeaux makes you talk of them and Champagne makes you do them.” - Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin 3 Colorado Home Sweet Home; with over 100 wineries in Colorado, and two American Viticultural Areas (AVA), Grand Valley AVA located in Palisade, and West Elks AVA in Paonia, Colorad0 is on the fast track to becoming one of the great and timeless wine regions of the United States. Varietals such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Viognier really thrive, but don’t be afraid to venture out and try some Cinsault, Riesling or even Sangiovese. Whites 2014 Settembre Cellars, Colorado. Dry Riesling 65 2016 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. Viognier 55 2014 Guy Drew, McElmo Canyon, Colorado. Dry Riesling 45 Reds 2016 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 70 2015 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 110 2014 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 130 2011 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Black Cat Meritage’ 160 2015 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc 89 2013 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Crescendo’ 95 2015 Bookcliff Vineyards, Palisade, Colorado. ‘Ensemble’ Bordeaux Blend 80 2012 Canyon Wind, Palisade, Colorado. ‘IV’ Red Blend 160 2010 Settembre Cellars, Colorado. Reserve Syrah 95 2012 Settembre Cellars, Colorado. Sangiovese 70 2015 Sutcliffe Vineyards, Cortez, Colorado. Cabernet Franc 70 2015 Sutcliffe Vineyards, Cortez, Colorado. Merlot 70 2015 Sutcliffe Vineyards, Cortez, Colorado. ‘Down Canyon’ Cabernet/Syrah 85 4 Large Format Bottles Half-Bottle(Split): 375mL – Standard: 750mL – Magnum: 1.5L Jeroboam: 3L – Imperial(Methuselah): 6L – Salmanazar: 9L – Balthazar: 12L Nebuchadnezzar: 15L Sparkling N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Rosé’ [Magnum] 850 2002 Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Millesime’ [Magnum] 1270 N.V. Pierre Gerbais, Champagne, France. ‘Extra Brut Grains de Celles’ [Magnum] 255 N.V. Pierre Peters, Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne, Fr. Blancs de Blancs [Magnum] 280 White 2015 Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel. ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Kabinett Riesling [Magnum] 246 2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon. ‘X Novo’ Chardonnnay [Jeroboam] 550 Red 2015 Domaine Grivot, Vougeot, Burgundy. ‘Clos de Vougeot’ Grand Cru [Magnum] 1,377 2007 Domaine de Montille, Volnay, Burgundy. ‘Les Taillepieds’ 1er Cru [Magnum] 645 2016 Jean Foillard, Morgon, Beaujolais. ‘Cote du Py’ [Magnum] 180 2007 Chateaux Pradeaux, Bandol. ‘Cuvée X’ Mourvedre [Jeroboam] 850 2011 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino. ‘Montosoli’ [Magnum] 605 2016 Occhipinti, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia. ‘Frappato Rosso’ [Magnum] 185 2010 Remelluri, Rioja, Spain. Reserva. Tempranillo [Magnum] 215 2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘Sojourner Vineyard’ Pinot Noir [Magnum] 255 2016 Walter Scott, Eola-Amity Hills. ‘Dubay Vineyard’ Pinot Noir [Magnum] 255 2012 Bressler, Napa Valley, California. Cabernet Sauvignon [Magnum] 459 2011 Catena Alta, Mendoza, Argentina. ‘Historic Rows’ Malbec [Magnum] 225 5 Sparkling Wine There’s nothing quite like Champagne. Once that fine mousse of bubbles hits your lips, even ordinary occasions transform into something special. Created on the northern-most edge of viticulture, Champagne is one of the few wines blended across multiple vintages to ensure a consistent style with familiar flavors year after year. Below, you will find primarily grower Champagne, which is made only by farmers who own their own vines. Not only do we admire their ‘farm to bottle’ attitude, but they also produce some of the most expressive, exciting bottles of wine available. Half Bottles N.V. Guy Larmandier, Champagne, France. ‘Cramant’ Grand Cru Brut 78 N.V. Ruinart, Champagne, France. Rosé 162 Full Bottles N.V. Agrapart et Fils, Champagne, France. ‘Terroirs’ Blanc de Blanc Brut 162 N.V. Bérêche & Fils, Champagne, France. ‘Brut Reserve’ 105 N.V. Collet, Aÿ, Champagne, France. Brut 65 N.V. Collet, Aÿ, Champagne, France. Extra Brut 95 N.V. Collet, Aÿ, Champagne, France. ‘Brut Art Deco’ 110 2004 Collet, Aÿ, Champagne, France. ‘Millésime’ 180 2000 Dom Pérignon, Champagne, France. ‘P2’ 899 2005 Dom Pérignon, Champagne, France. Rosé 799 N.V. Dumont Père et Fils, Champagne, France. ‘Brut Nature’ 126 N.V. Dumont Père et Fils, Champagne, France. Brut Rosé 130 N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Les Vignes de Vrigny 1er Cru 195 N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru Tradition Brut 205 N.V. Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Rosé’ [Magnum] 850 6 2002 Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, France. Grand Cru ‘Millesime’ [Magnum] 1270 N.V. Francis Boulard et Fille, Champagne, France. ‘Les Murgiers’ Brut Nature 120 2004 Franck Pascal, Marne, Champagne, France. ‘Quinte-Essence’ Extra Brut 290 N.V. Georges Laval, Champagne, France. 1er Cru Brut Nature 165 N.V. Huré Frères, Champagne, France. ‘Mémoire’ Extra Brut 215 2002 Krug, Reims, Champagne, France. Brut Vintage 798 N.V. Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne, France. ‘Longitude’ 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs 120 N.V. Laurent-Perrier, Champagne, France. ‘La Cuvée’ Brut 92 2010 Marguet Père et Fils, Champagne, France. ‘Les Bermonts’ Grand Cru 175 2009 Pierre Morlet, Champagne, France. Brut 1er Cru 120 N.V. Pierre Peters, Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne, France. Blancs de Blancs 150 N.V. Pierre Peters, Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne, France. Blancs de Blancs [Magnum] 280 N.V. Pierre Gerbais, Champagne, France. ‘Extra Brut Grains de Celles’ [Magnum] 255 N.V. Champagne Sanger, Champagne, France. ‘Voyage 360’ Brut Nature 105 2009 Champagne Sanger, Champagne, France. Grand Cru Brut Nature 150 N.V. Champagne Tarlant, Champagne, France. ‘Brut Zero’ 125 N.V. Thierry Triolet, Champagne, France. Brut 80 2009 Domaine Huet, Vouvray, Loire Valley. ‘Vouvray Petillant Brut’ Chenin Blanc 110 1984 Peter Lauer, Saar, Germany. Sekt Reserve Riesling 200 N.V. Weingut Muller-Grossmann, Kremstal, Austria. Brut 55 2004 Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg, Kamptal, Austria. Vintage 189 N.V. Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot, Crémant de Jura. France. 60 2007 Villa Crespia, Lombardia, Italy. ‘Mille’ Brut Franciacorta 112 N.V. Gruet, Albuquerque, New Mexico. ‘Blanc de Noir’ Brut 50 7 2007 Gruet, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Grande Reserve ‘Gilbert Gruet’ Brut 120 N.V. Nino Franco, Valdobbiadene, Italy. ‘Rustico’ Prosecco Superiore 60 8 White Burgundy Old World Chardonnay Chardonnay is the most famous white wine grape in the world, and it’s all thanks to the Cote d’Or in eastern France. Inspired by steely and bright Chablis, lush and fruity Mâcon, and mind-bendingly complex Cote de Beaune, vignerons have planted Chardonnay around the globe — but somehow nothing can compare to the original. Whether you drink it with seafood, duck or just a straw, white Burgundy never disappoints. Chablis: 2015 Vocoret. ‘Les Clos’ Grand Cru 180 2015 Jean-Marc Brocard. ‘Vaudesir’ Grand Cru 125 2014 Daniel-Etienne Defaix. ‘Domaine du Vieux Chateau’ Vieilles Vignes 75 2015 La Chablisienne. ‘Fourchaume’ 1er Cru 95 Bourgogne: 2015 Domaine A. et P. Villaine. ‘Clos Aime’ 80 2016 Remoissenet Pére et Fils. 70 2017 René Lequin-Colin. 60 Pernand-Vergelesses:
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