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Vins et Boissons Vins SPARKLING WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE CREMANT DE LOIRE NOCTAMBULE VIGNOBLE Chenin MUSSET-ROULLIER GL BTL Fine and abundant bubbles and Chardonnay . $13 / . $45 beautiful flavors of citrus fruit and brioche. This Crémant is Loire Valley very fresh and refined with a long finish. Cabernet Franc CRÉMANT ROSE JEAN CLAUDE RIEFLÉ Festival of lightness, very delicate and elegant, this dry sparkling rose Alsace Pinot Noir GL. $13 / BTL. $49 offers generous notes of red fruits. SPARKLING ROSÉ SAVOIE BUGEY CERDON LA CEUILLE Creamy strawberry, rhubarb and cranberry Savoie Gamay Poulsard GL. $15 / BTL. $55 with a robust balance of sweetness and acidity CHAMPAGNE BRUT R. DUMONT & FILS Pinot Noir, Char- GL. $19 / BTL. $79 / Champagne Classic crispness, rich, ripe and apple core flavors. donnay MAGNUM $150 ALEXANDRE BONNET PERLE ROSÉE CHAMPAGNE BRUT ROSÉ (HALF BOTTLE) Delightful and delicate, this fruit driven Champagne brings out Champagne Pinot Noir HALF BTL. $67 beautiful notes of strawberry and quince. It is bright, youthful, with an appetizing acidity. ROSÉ WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE CORBIERES GRIS DE GRIS ROSE DOMAINE DE Languedoc Grenache gris; GL. $11 / BTL. $38 FONTSAINTE 2017 Notes of red berries -- the density and Roussillon Grenache, Carignan richness of the fruit mingle with superb acidity. Stunningly fresh and Cinsault, Mourvedre balanced. LES MONGES DOMAINE DE LA MONGESTINE Coteaux Cinsault, Grenache, GL. $13 / BTL. $47 2018 Organic, dry and mineral rosé. Freshness comes from the d'Aix-en-Provence Syrah, Vermentino touch of citrus that permeates the strawberry flavors. Vins WHITES WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE FOLLE BLANCHE DOMAINE DE LA BREGEONNETTE Loire Valley Folle Blanche GL. $10 / BTL. $35 2018 Light, structured, prefect for the summer white with bright acidity, lime zest notes and salty mineral flavors. Organic. RIESLING PAUL BLANCK 2016 Alsace Riesling GL. $14 / BTL. $50 Very dry, mineral. Flavors of lemon, pineapple and hints of sweet floral VOUVRAY MONMOUSSEAU CLOS LE VIGNEAU Loire Valley Chenin GL. $12 / BTL. $42 2016 Off-dry in style with honey and apricot notes. Vouvray Blanc SANCERRE CALCAIRE FRANCOIS LE SAINT 2016 Flavors of white grapefruit and Granny Smith apple with just a hint of Loire Valley Sauvignon BTL. $62 Blanc herb. Crisp with a mineral finish. Sancerre COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS LES CHARMES LANGLOIS Loire Valley Sauvignon 2017 GL. $12 / BTL. $42 Fresh, lively, crisp and dry. Notes of citrus fruits, fresh grass Blanc and a delicate mineral finish. BOURGOGNE LE CHAI DUCHET 2015 Burgundy Chardonnay GL. $12 / BTL. $44 Elegant and crisp. With notes of minerals, citrus and honey. SAVIGNY LES BEAUNES DOMAINE DU PRIEURE 2017 Traces of smoke, citrus and reduction lead to round, delicious and Burgundy Chardonnay BTL. $60 attractively vibrant middle weight flavors that possess solid complexity Beaune and persistence on the appealingly dry and balanced finale. CHABLIS DOMAINE COSTAL 1ER CRU VAILLONS 2016 Burgundy Chardonnay BTL. $89 Organic, delicate, creamy. Notes of stone fruits and mineral. Chablis W E A R E A L W A Y S H A P P Y T O H E L P Y O U W I T H O U R R E C O M M E N D A T I O N ! MORE WHI TES ON THE NEXT PAGE CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Vins WHITES WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE COTES DE VENTOUX CHATEAU LACROIX DES Vermentino, PINS LES 3 VILLAGES 2017 A certified organic dry white Côtes de Marsanne, GL. $11 / BTL. $38 with notes of white peach, pear and mango. The Vermentino brings Ventoux Grenache, freshness and finesse to this beautiful blend. Roussane DOMAINE DE TERRA VECCHIA ILE DE BEAUTE 2016 Vermentinu, In this attractive blend, perfumed Vermentino is filled out by Corsica GL. $9 / BTL. $32 broad, ripe Chardonnay. The result is a wine that, while light, also Chardonnay has a rich character. CASSIS BEL ARME CLOS SAINTE MAGDELEINE Marsanne, Côtes de Clairette, 2016 Beautiful silky wine offering a lot of minerality. The finale is a BTL. $68 Provence Ugni Blanc, long, complex, fragrant honey, maintained by a fruity freshness Cassis Bourboulenc Wonderfully unique wine and one of La Jambe's favorite! Géographie CHAMPAGNE SPARKLING WINES Get to know your wine regions! LOIRE ALSACE SAUVIGNON BLANC, RIESLING, MUSCADET, PINOT BLANC, CHENIN BLANC BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR AND Vocabulaire CHARDONNAY FRANCE BORDEAUX GEWÜRTZTRAMINER BEAUJOLAIS la jambe [la jahmb] CABERNET SAUVIGNON GAMAY AND MERLOT BLENDS RHÔNE 1. A French word meaning “the leg” SYRAH AND GRENACHE BLENDS 2. The “tears of the wine,” or streams SUD OUEST that form inside your glass after giving it a MALBEC good swirl, just before tasting PROVENCE ROSÉ BLENDS LANGUEDOC 3. A charcuterie leg, such as jambon or prosciutto ROUSSILLON CORSE GRENACHE AND RED AND CARIGNAN BLENDS ROSÉ 4. Your favorite french wine bar in Shaw! BLENDS STAY WARM WITH OUR HOUSE MADE Vins MULLED WINE!!! $9 REDS WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE BOURGUEIL GRAND MONT DOMAINE BRUNO DUFEU 2017 Loire Valley Deep and richly structured, with black cherry, peppery spice and earthy animal/ Cabernet Franc GL. $11 / BTL. $40 leather notes. Bourgueil BOURGOGNE CHITRY VIGNERONS GIRAUDON 2017 Lots of freshness and vibrancy, notes of tart raspberry and red cherry fruit with a Burgundy Pinot Noir GL. $14 / BTL. $49 handful of crushed flowers and some red licorice. Chitry AUXEY-DURESSES AGNES PAQUET 2015 Fresh, vibrant and juicy with lively acidity and compact tannis. Flavors of Burgundy Pinot Noir BTL. $82 alpine strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate with a long, subtle finish. Auxey-Duresses Exquisite balance of fruit and earth flavors. JULIENAS CHRISTOPHE PACALET 2018 A beautiful representation of what cru Beaujolais does best. This natural wine has strong notes of raspberries balanced with light acidity and Beaujolais Gamay GL. $15 / BTL. $56 minerality. A staff's favorite! CROIX DE LA BOUSCARIÉ DOMAINE PHILEMON 2017 Wonderful expression of this grape variety not seen outside of Southwest France. Gaillac Duras GL. $9 / BTL. $33 A unique wine balancing dar berry fruit and fennel notes with good acidity, minerality and firm tannins on the finish. CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2015 CLOS DU ROI CHÂTEAU GIGOGNAN Côtes du Rhône Grenach, BTL. $93 Silky texture with notes of pepper and chocolate Chateauneuf du pape Syrah GIGONDAS 2015 DOMAINE DU GRAPILLON D'OR Rich, full Côtes du Rhône Grenache, bodied wine with intense aromas of red fruits, pepper, spice and liquorice. Well BTL. $72 balanced with a very long finish. Gigondas Syrah CAIRANNE DOMAINE A. BERTHET VIEILLES VIGNES 2017 Grenache, Notes of cocoa bean, licorice and tobacco leaf appear to round out the lovely Côtes du RhôneRh Syrah, GL. $13/ BTL. $47 bouquet. The palate maintains an exceptional balance of power and freshness. Cairanne Carignan The soft but present tannins reveal a well crafted wine from an outstanding vintage. Organic MINERVOIS DOMAINE DE COURBISSAC LES TRAVERSES Syrah, 2016 Languedoc Grenache, GL. $12/ BTL. $46 This organic wine is pulpy, spicy and juicy with dark cherry fruit notes and a Roussillon Mourvedre twist of iodine. MORE REDS ON THE NEXT PAGE CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Vin REDS WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE CAHORS LE CROIZILLON CHATEAU CROISILLE 2017 Certified organic. This deep, dark wine offers notes of blackberry, leather, Malbec GL. $11 / BTL. $38 cherry and cocoa. Cahors BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR CHATEAU DE CAZENOVE 2010 Merlot, Full bodied with a lush and elegant mouth feel. Taste of black cherries and Bordeaux GL. $13 / BTL. $44 Cabernet Sauvignon silky finish. SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU 2002 DOMAINE CHANTE Merlot, BTL $ ALOUETTE CORMEIL Bordeaux Cabernet Franc, . 65 Medium bodied with notes of cherry and black current. St Emilion Cabernet Sauvignon Very smooth and elegant finish CHATEAU MONDESIR-GAZIN BLAYE 2015 Bordeaux Soft, supple and elegant Bordeaux. Aromas of cassis, forest floor, hints of Merlot, Malbec BTL. $75 Blaye licorice are followed by a balanced palate of soft, spiced, black fruits and well integrated tannins. GRAVES CHATEAU MAGNEAU 2014 Bordeaux Merlot, Rich and round, this is a smooth, creamy wine, with notes of MAGNUM $85 Graves Cabernet Sauvignon, peach fruit and sweet apples. Cabernet Franc FORTIFIED WINE REGION GRAPES PRICE MUSCAT DE BEAUMES DE VENISE DOMAINE DE DURBAN 2015 (HALF BOTTLE) Côtes du Muscat GL. $11 / BTL. $45 Semi sweet wine with notes of tropical fruit and jasmine. Undeni-ably the Rhône most celebrated Muscat in the entire appellation. SAUTERNES LA FLEUR D’OR 2014 Bordeaux Sémillon; (HALF BOTTLE) GL. $11 / BTL. $45 Sauvignon Syrupy with a hint of acid. Subtle notes of apricot and honey. Sauternes VIN JAUNE DU JURA DOMAINE BADOZ 2010 Unique elegant and delicate wine with a nutty finish Jura Savagnin GL. $14 / BTL. $79 and great acidity. MAURY MAS AMIEL 2014 Languedoc Classic notes of figs, blackberries, tobacco leaf and spice in a Grenache GL. $9 Roussillon richly textured, full-bodies and concentrated style COTEAUX DU LAYON CUVÉE FRAGANCE DOMAINE DE LA BERGERIE 1997 500 ML Chenin Loire GL. $14 / BTL. $99 Dried fruit character, with a high acid level to combat the Blanc high sugar. Bière et Cidre beer REGION STYLE PRICE KRONENBOURG 1664 Light, sweet, crisp, and simple. 11.2 oz / 5% Alsace Euro Pale Lager $8 (we recommend a dash of bitter orange Amer for +$1) KRONENBOURG BLANC A fruity and refreshing white, with notes of citrus and coriander spice. 11.2 oz / 5% Alsace Witbier $8 MANOR HILL IPA Passionfruit and malty sweetness. 12oz / 6.8% Maryland IPA $9 LA FIN DU MONDE Traditional Belgian Tripel. 12oz / 9% Quebec Belgian Tripel $10 LOIRETTE A winemaker's palate cleanser. Unfiltered, yet light and slightly sour. Loire Belgian Pale $11 Also organic! 11.2oz / 5.5% cider REGION STYLE PRICE TXOPINONDO SAGRANOA $19* Pays-Basque Basque A top-rated cider. Funky and sour apple with no carbonation. 25oz, 6% *5 servings per bottle! $20* LE BRUN ORGANIC Brittany Brittany *5 servings Organic Normandy cider.
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    OIV list of grape vine varieties and their synonyms (Australia) Prime Name Synonyms Abouriou Aglianico Albariño Albarino Alvarinho Albillo Aléatico Alfrocheiro Alicante Bouschet Alicante Henri Bouschet Aligoté Alphonse Lavallée Alvarelhao Ancellotta Ansonica Inzolia Insolia Aranel Arinto Arneis Assyrtiko Azal Aubun Auxerrois Aucerot Barbera Bastardo Trousseau Bianco d'Alessano Biancone Black Corinth Zante Currant Blaufrankisch Blaufränkisch Blaufraenkisch Limberger/Lemberger Boal Branco Malvasia Fina Bonvedro Parraleta Carcajolo Nero Page 1 of 8 October 2017 Wine Australia OIV list of grape vine varieties and their synonyms (Australia) Tinta Caiada Bourboulenc Brachetto Brown Frontignac Brown Muscat Muscat à petits grains rouges Burger Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Canaiolo Cañocazo Cardinal Carignan Carignane Mazuela Carina Carmenère Carnelian Cascade Cesanese Chambourcin Chardonnay Chardonnay Musque Chasselas Chenin Blanc Cienna Cinsaut Oeillade Blue Imperial Clairette Blanquette Colombard Colorino Cortese Corvina Counoise Crouchen Crystal Crystall Crystil Krystal Cygne Blanc Page 2 of 8 Wine Australia OIV list of grape vine varieties and their synonyms (Australia) Dolcetto Doradillo Cayetana Blanca Dourado Galego Dourado Durif Petite Sirah Ehrenfelser Emerald Riesling Falanghina Farana Damaschino Planta Fina de Pedralba Fernao Pires Fiano Flora Folle Blanche Fortana Freisa Frontignac Moscato Bianco Muscat Blanc Muscat à petits grains blancs White Frontignac Furmint Gamay Garganega Gewurztraminer Gewürztraminer Red Traminer
  • Gelas 50 Year Baco Tech Sheet July

    Gelas 50 Year Baco Tech Sheet July

    MAISON GELAS BAS ARMAGNAC 50 YEAR- OLD «100% BACO» Maison Gelas Armagnac was established in 1865 and had been at its present location in Vic Fezansac ever since. The family firm is now run by the engaging Philippe Gelas, representing the 4th generation at the helm. Gelas has abandoned the vague, old references such as Réserve or Hors d’Age and Cognac terms such as VSOP, replacing them with more precise statements of age and varietal. In addition to an essential 3 year-old “Selection” and very mellow 8 year-old Bas Armagnac, Gelas offers three extraordinary 100% single varietal Bas Armagnacs: 18 year-old Folle Blanche, 25 year-old Ugni Blanc and 50 year-old Baco. In a nod to tradition, Maison Gelas offers an impressive range of vintage Armagnac, the oldest dating back to 1897. The family owns vineyards but only for the production of still wine. Gelas prefers to buy young Armagnac or grapes for distillation and use his skill and know- how at aging and blending, developed and handed down through 4 generations. Region: Gascony Appellation: Bas Armagnac Owner: Philippe Gelas Established: 1865 Farming Practices: Sustainable Soil: Sand and clay Grape Varieties: 100% Baco (a hybrid of Folle Blanche that is phylloxera resistant) Age of Spirits: 50 years-old minimum Avg Production: 1,000 bottles Distillation and Aging: After distillation in a traditional continuous still, the fiery young spirit is put into new casks to mellow for a minimum of 5 years. After tasting, Philippe Gelas determines the next steps in aging, be it aging in older barrels or more time in new oak.