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France Few regions can claim the fame and admiration that BURGUNDY has enjoyed since the second century. Comprised of the , Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and regions, Burgundy occupies a long and narrow stretch of in eastern . The critical effect of in Burgundy is expressed in its complex classification system.

• Vineyards are divided into separate along terroir

France boundaries; the full range of classification levels from broadest to the most distinguished follows: District (e.g. Beaujolais or Chablis), Village (e.g. ), Premier (e.g. Pommard les Rugiens) and Grands Cru (e.g. ).

• As a result of Burgundy’s rules of inheritance, ownership is quite fragmented, with multiple owners for most crus. The vineyard, for example, is split between 80 different owners.

• Though soils vary, clay and limestone predominate in the Côte d’Or and granite is common in Beaujolais.

BURGUNDY CÔTE D’OR GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN CÔTE DE NUITS NUITS-ST-GEORGES

CÔTE DE Maison Louis Jadot BEAUNE POMMARD PULIGNY- CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET Taittinger CÔTE CHALONNAISE Marne Marne STRASBOURG PARIS SeineSSeineeine Bouvet-Ladubay Loire NANTES CHABLIS DIJON

ATLANTICLANTICC LOIRE Michel Redde Maison Louis Jadot OOCCEANEAN Domaine Ferret BURGUNDY Château des Jacques MÂCONNAIS BEAUJOLAIS MÂCON

Loire Rhône Domaine Ferret Loire POUILLY FUISSÉ Rhone Rhone

Allier ST. AMOUR JULIÉNAS CHÉNAS Château des Jacques MOULIN-À-VENT RHÔNE THE CRUS OF MORGON NICE RÉGNIÉ BROUILLY BEAUJOLAIS CÔTE DE Châteaux des Jacques Château d’Aquéria BROUILLY Château Mont-Redon

MARSEILLE BEAUJOLAIS MMEEDEDITERRANEANDITITERRANEAN SEA MAISON LOUIS JADOT

Beaune, Burgundy, France

Property: Founded in 1859, this renowned house has grown to control approximately 600 acres of vineyards that include roughly 240 acres of the most prestigious Premiers and Grands Crus of the Côte d’Or. Using the highest standards of quality, Maison Louis Jadot releases that best express the terroir of Burgundy. Climate and Terrain: Perhaps nowhere else in the world is terroir expression more pronounced and coveted. With a continental climate, the specific combination of soils, exposure and within Burgundy’s venerated vineyards cultivates some of the world’s most highly-esteemed . Historic rules of inheritance have fragmented ownership so that most vineyards are divided into multiple parcels. Varieties: Nearly all Burgundy is made from ; all wine is made from , with the exception of Beaujolais, where predominates.

Did You Know . . . • Louis Jadot has produced some of the most collectible wines of all time. • Burgundy has been known as a center for the production of fine wine since Cistercian monks began making wine in Burgundy in the 1200s. • The French term terroir refers to a vineyard’s unique combination of subsoil, exposure, climate and grape . • Wine & Spirits named Maison Louis Jadot a “superstar performer” in its 25th Anniversary Buying Guide (Winter 2011). Jadot made the issue’s “Hall of Fame” list by winning the Winery of the Year award thirteen times. In the Wine & Spirits Top 50 Wines in America’s Restaurants issue (April 2012), Jadot was rated 10th for Most Popular French Wines and 14th for Most Popular Chardonnay. Each year, Jadot performs exceptionally well in the Wine & Spirits Annual Restaurant Poll, an important benchmark for the wine and hospitality trade. • “Perhaps history might judge Jadot and its influence on Beaujolais not just as revolutionary, but even as its saviour,” says Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com.

39 Maison Louis Jadot — Classic Chardonnay Chassagne-Montrachet Meursault Puligny-Montrachet Chablis

Origin: Côte de Beaune, Côte d’Or, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: The villages of Puligny, Chassagne and Meursault comprise a four-mile strip of the Côte de Beaune known as the “Côte des Blancs,” the origin of Burgundy’s most exquisite dry white wines. The soil is paler in color than the redder, iron-rich soils suited to Pinot Noir. For the Chablis, fruit is sourced from select vineyards scattered throughout the Chablis . The grapes draw their unique qualities from the chalky marl and clayish limestone soils. In the Winery: For the Côte de Beaune wines, white grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival for optimum freshness, then fermented using indigenous yeasts. A portion of wine from Premier Cru vineyards is included in the blend. The wine undergoes partial, if any, to allow the most pure expression. Further, Louis Jadot’s use of new is careful and conservative to showcase the exceptional fruit character and terroir signature. The Chablis grapes are vinified without any oak contact to most clearly and cleanly express the purity of the chalky soil. Tasting Notes: Chassagne-Montrachet — Intense fruit aromas, plump fruit and rich flavors with a pronounced earthy finish. Meursault — Fragrant ripe fruit on the nose, supple texture in the mouth with notes of hazelnut and spice on a refined finish. Puligny-Montrachet — Ripe on the nose and on the palate; a classic expression with balanced elegance and a persistent finish. Chablis — Bone dry with a mineral fragrance, clean white fruit flavors, vibrant acidity and flinty textures. Lean and elegant.

Accolades: Chassagne-Montrachet • eRobertParker.com – 90 Points 2010v & 2007v, 90-91 Points 2006v • Burghound.com – 89-91 Points 2009v • Wine & Spirits – 87+ Points 2008v, 91 Points 2005v, 90 Points 2004v • – ★★★, World Wine Awards – Regional Trophy Winner 2008v • Stephen Tanzer’s International – 93 Points 2007v, 91 Points 2006v • Food & Wine’s Wine Guide – ★★★ 2006v

40 Accolades: Meursault • Burghound – 88-90 Points 2010v “A plethora of ripe orchard fruit, in particular and , is trimmed in grilled toast notes. The rich, round and succulent flavors possess plenty of mid-palate fat before terminating in a mildly exotic and ever- so-slightly naturally sweet finish. This is really quite pretty...” • Wine & Spirits – 90 Points 2007v Year’s Best Burgundy • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2006v “A focused style, with a creamy texture wrapped around hazelnut, butterscotch and spice notes.” – Bruce Sanderson, 90 Points 2004v • The Wine News – 93 Points 2006v, 91 Points 2003v • Bloomberg.com – 2005v “A nice example of what this varietal can be – very dry from the clay and pebbled soil but with warmer chardonnay butter notes.” – John Mariani • Food & Wine Magazine – “Earthy and focused” 2005v

Puligny-Montrachet • Burghound – 88-90 Points 2010v “In contrast to many of the foregoing wines, there is almost no overt wood influence to the acacia blossom, apple and pear infused nose. There is fine intensity and excellent detail to the lightly mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that possess a really lovely sense of harmony on the long finish. This is well-worth considering, particularly for a villages level wine.” • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 90 Points 2010v • Wine & Spirits – 90 Points 2009v “Year’s Best”, 88 Points 2008v, 93 Points 2005v “With a level of refinement rarely encountered in a village wine, this Puligny has the grace of a little white dress. It’s summery and chic,” 91 Points 2004v • The Wall Street Journal – 2007v “A very well balanced, crisp, classic Puligny” • eRobertParker.com – 90-91 Points 2006v “Outstanding quality.” • Wine Spectator – 89-92 Points 2006v, 90 Points 2005v • Wine Review Online – 90 Points 2005v • The Wine News – 92 Points 2004v

Chablis • The Wine News – 91 Points 2005v • MSNBC – 2004v “Steely, with clear lines and all the right notes in place. It’s got perfect ripeness, without too much weight, and a long, focused finish.” – Jon Bonné 41 Maison Louis Jadot — Classic Pinot Noir Gevrey-Chambertin Nuits-Saint-Georges Pommard

Origin: Côte de Nuits, Côte d’Or, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir In the Vineyard: With a steadfast focus on quality, Jadot seeks out the highest-quality grapes first through careful selection in the vineyard, then again at the sorting table to ensure that only the finest grapes comprise the wine. Gevrey-Chambertin, the appellation at the northernmost tip of the Côte de Nuits, produces some of the most sought-after red Burgundies. Grapes are hand-harvested from slopes on which the famed Grand Crus are also situated. Nuits- Saint-Georges, located in the southernmost commune of the Côte de Nuits, produces the most robust and long-lived red wines in the region. Pommard is considered the most “masculine” of the Côte de Beaune wines and is among the most recognized villages of the region. In the Winery: Following Louis Jadot’s sustainable philosophy, the vinification process honors the “culture raisonnée” approach, which limits human intervention in favor of nature’s process. Wines from Premier Cru vineyards are added to the blend to enhance the finished wines. Jadot uses only natural yeasts. Tasting Notes: Gevrey-Chambertin — Classic Burgundian, rich in color, tannic structure, berries and red fruit on the nose with a lasting finish. Nuits-Saint-Georges — A beautifully-robust expression of this famous appellation, rich in color, elegant toasty oak on the nose, ripe fruit in the mouth with a supple finish. Pommard — Deep colored, robust red cherries in the mouth, earthy, with notes of fresh tobacco and leather, finishing on a subtle note of wild berries.

42 Accolades: Gevrey-Chambertin • eRobertParker.com – 88-90 Points 2010v “gorgeous wine” • Burghound.com – 87-89 Points 2009v, 89-91 Points 2005v “Classy and unusually elegant red berry aromas… excellent depth and outstanding length. A terrific village.” – Allen Meadows • Wine & Spirits – Best Buy 2007v Year’s Best Burgundy • Wine Spectator – 89-92 Points 2006v “The impressive Gevrey-Chambertin exhibits rich, sweet spice, cherry and tobacco flavors with a long finish.” – Bruce Sanderson • Food & Wine – 2005v Top 30 Pinot Noirs “With skillful veteran winemaker Jacques Lardière at the helm, Jadot – one of the most well-known (and respected) producers in Burgundy – released a terrific Gevrey-Chambertin.” – Ray Isle • Wine Review Online – 90 Points 2004v “Crisply tailored, generous and open.” – Patrick Comiskey

Nuits-Saint-Georges • eRobertParker.com – 88-90 Points 2010v “This is a fabulous wine for the money and a big time overachiever.” • Burghound.com – 86-89 Points 2009v, 2005v “Quite fresh with relatively high-toned notes of red and cherry with good richness and detail.” – Allen Meadows • The Wine News – 90 Points 2003v “Muscular aromas of cherry compote, grilled meat and oak char. Compact flavors of strawberry, forest floor and wintergreen. A pleasing sweetness creeps into the close.”

Pommard • eRobertParker.com – 88-90 Points 2010v “gorgeous village-level wine” • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 88-90 Points 2009v • Burghound.com – 89-91 Points 2009v • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2005v “Cherry and spice flavors mark this rich red, whose structural and flavor components are all balanced.” – Bruce Sanderson

43 Maison Louis Jadot — Classic Pinot Noir Bourgogne Chardonnay Bourgogne

Origin: Burgundy Varieties: Pinot Noir; Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Bourgogne Pinot Noir grapes are selected from vineyards across Burgundy. Chardonnay fruit comes from the Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Long-standing relationships with growers guarantee the high quality fruit that Louis Jadot requires. In the Winery: after vintage, the cellar masters of Louis Jadot use their experience to create wines that are distinctively Burgundian in character, structure, aroma and flavor. For the Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Louis Jadot completed a new, state-of-the-art winemaking facility in 2008. Built in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise region, the winery boasts cutting edge equipment and employs eco-friendly practices. Tasting Notes: Pinot Noir — Plum, raspberry and cherry aromas, fresh fruit flavors with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Chardonnay — Citrus flavors with lively acidity and balance.

Accolades: Pinot Noir Bourgogne • Critics Challenge Competition – Gold Medal 2009v • i-winereview.com – 88 Points 2009v & 2008v • Parker’s Wine Bargains – The World’s Best Wine Values Under $25.00

Chardonnay Bourgogne • i-winereview.com – 88+ Points 2009v • Decanter World Wine Awards – Bronze Medal 2007v & 2006v

44 Maison Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé

Origin: Mâconnais, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Pouilly-Fuissé grapes are grown in top vineyards for Chardonnay in the eponymous village appellation located in the south-central part of the Mâconnais district. Soils of limestone, slate and chalk are key contributors to the classic flavor profile. In the Winery: Pouilly-Fuissé comes from handpicked grapes, carefully transported to the winery in small baskets to prevent damage then sorted out for fermentation. The judicious use of oak adds complexity and structure. Tasting Notes: Fresh honey and white flowers, elegant and rich. One of the purest Chardonnay expressions in Burgundy.

Accolades: • Critics Challenge Competition – Silver Medal 2010v • Decanter – ★★★ 2009v • Food & Wine Magazine – 2009v Recommended, 2007v “Widely distributed and highly enjoyable.” – Anthony Giglio • Wine & Spirits 21st Annual Restaurant Poll – Most Popular Chardonnays • New York Times – 2007v “I very much liked the 2007 Louis Jadot, lively, refreshing, and a good buy.” – Eric Asimov

45 Maison Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages

Origin: Mâconnais, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Mâcon-Villages grapes are selected from the best-showing plots in the Mâconnais region. A concentration of chalk and limestone in the soils lends minerality and nuance to the finished wine. In the Winery: The Mâcon-Villages is vinified without oak contact to preserve its clean and fresh character as well as the fragrant elegance expected of this region. Tasting Notes: Bright with notes of apple, classic expression of Chardonnay.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 2010v Daily Wine Pick • Wine Enthusiast – 2010v Burgundy Bargain • Decanter – ★★★ 2009v, 2008v “Wine of the Month” • Newsday – “bright,” “offers a hint of citrus and apple,” 2009v – Peter Gianotti • James Suckling on Twitter – 2008v “A steal in a delicate and fresh Chard.” • Food & Wine – Great Bargain 2007v, 50 Wines You Can Always Trust “The firm of Louis Jadot is a rare thing: a large-scale Burgundy négociant whose reputation nevertheless hovers at the same level as many smaller, more rarefied domaines. This is in part thanks to the sure hand of Jacques Lardière, technical director at Jadot for 27 years, but partly it’s because of the inarguable quality of the company’s fruit – found even in basic bottlings like Jadot’s crisp, floral, lime-inflected Mâcon-Villages.” – Ray Isle • Parker’s Wine Bargains – The World’s Best Wine Values Under $25.00 • Wine & Spirits 21st Annual Restaurant Poll – Most Popular Chardonnays • Wall Street Journal – Highly Recommended Affordable White Burgundy – Jay McInerney • MSN.com – Budget White Wine – Kevin Zraly • San Francisco Chronicle – “Thumbs up”

46 Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Beaujolais

Origin: Beaujolais, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Gamay In the Vineyard: The schist and granite soils predominant in Beaujolais are ideal for Gamay. Of the region’s 55,000 acres of vineyards, about 15,000 are classified Beaujolais-Villages Appellation. Beaujolais-Villages is sourced exclusively from the best vineyards within this area, in the Haut Beaujolais at the northern end. For Beaujolais, long relationships with top growers ensure consistent quality fruit every vintage. In the Winery: Jadot’s generous use of replis, or blending wine from Cru Beaujolais appellations, promotes quality and value. Tasting Notes: Beaujolais-Villages — A plump wine with notes of strawberry, black cherry and spice. Beaujolais — Bright, crushed red fruit aromas and flavors with fresh acidity and soft tannins ending in a clean, pleasant finish.

Accolades: Beaujolais–Villages • Wine Enthusiast – “Top 100 Best Buy Wines for 2012” 2010v • Critics Challenge Competition – Gold Medal 2010v • Burghound.com – 89 Points 2009v • Food & Wine Magazine Wine Guide – 2009v “Star Producer” • CNN – 2009v “The perfect picnic wine... The 2009 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages is a fine option.” – Ray Isle • Wine Review Online – 89 Points 2009v “Stunning” – Michael Apstein • OUT Magazine – Recommended 2009v • Newsday – “Excellent” 2009v • Food & Wine – “2012 Classic Wines” • Parker’s Wine Bargains – The World’s Best Wine Values Under $25, “...Tart red fruit character and a penetratingly bright, clean, and refreshing finish.” • Wine Spectator – “Jadot makes a remarkably good Beaujolais-Villages bottling.” – Matt Kramer Beaujolais • Parker’s Wine Bargains – The World’s Best Wine Values Under $25.00, “offers consistently tart red fruit character and a penetratingly bright, clean, and refreshing finish.” 47 Maison Louis Jadot Great Burgundies

Côte de Beaune White Pernand-Vergelesses En Caradeux, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Grand Cru Pommard Clos de la Commaraine* Bâtard-Montrachet Pommard Epenots Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Pommard Grands Epenots , Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Pommard Rugiens, Domaine Louis Jadot* Chevalier-Montrachet Savigny-lès-Beaune Clos Des Guettes, Domaine Gagey* Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot Savigny-lès-Beaune La Dominode, Domaine Louis Jadot* Montrachet Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières, Domaine Louis Jadot* Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Vergelesses, Domaine Louis Jadot* Premier Cru Volnay Clos de la Barre* Beaune Bressandes Blanc, Domaine Gagey* Volnay Clos des Chênes Beaune Les Grèves Le Clos Blanc, Domaine Gagey* Volnay Santenots Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets Chassagne-Montrachet Chenevottes Villages Chassagne-Montrachet Grande Montagne Chorey-lès-Beaune Chassagne-Montrachet Grandes Ruchottes Côte de Beaune Villages Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée Les Sous Roche Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Blanc “Clos de la Chapelle,” Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge Domaine du Duc de * Pommard Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye De Morgeot, Domaine Louis Jadot Savigny-lès-Beaune Rouge Meursault Genevrières, Domaine Louis Jadot* Volnay Meursault Goutte-d’Or Meursault Perrières Meursault Porusot, Domaine Louis Jadot* Regional Meursault-Charmes Puligny-Montrachet Champ-Gain* Bourgogne Rouge Couvent des Jacobins Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne, Domaine du Duc de Magenta* Bourgogne Rouge Le Chapitre Puligny-Montrachet Folatières, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes, Domaine Louis Jadot* Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Côte de Nuits White Puligny-Montrachet Perrières Puligny-Montrachet Referts Villages Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne Domaine du Duc de Magenta* Côte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain* Savigny-lès-Beaune Clos des Guettes, Domaine Gagey* Marsannay Blanc, Domaine Louis Jadot* Savigny-lès-Beaune Hauts-Jarrons, Domaine Louis Jadot* Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Vergelesses* Côte de Nuits Red Villages Auxey-Duresses Blanc Grand Cru Beaune Blanc Bonnes Mares, Domaine Louis Jadot* Bouzeron Chambertin Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Domaine Louis Jadot* “Clos Moreau” Chapelle-Chambertin, Domaine Louis Jadot* Ladoix Charmes-Chambertin Meursault Clos de la Roche Meursault “Les Narvaux” Clos Vougeot, Domaine Louis Jadot Monthelie Clos-Saint-Denis, Domaine Gagey* Pernand-Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre, Domaine Louis Jadot Echézeaux, Domaine Louis Jadot* Puligny-Montrachet Grands Echézeaux Saint-Aubin Latricières-Chambertin Santenay Clos de Malte Blanc, Domaine Louis Jadot* Mazis Chambertin Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc , Domaine Louis Jadot* Premier Cru Côte de Beaune Red Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses, Domaine Louis Jadot* Chambolle-Musigny Les Baudes, Domaine Gagey* Grand Cru Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes Corton Clos du Roi Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes* Corton-Grèves, Domaine Louis Jadot* Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées, Domaine Louis Jadot* Corton-Pougets, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot* Gevrey-Chambertin Estournelles Saint Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot* Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin La Combe aux Moines Beaune Premier Cru* Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers Beaune Avaux, Domaine Louis Jadot* Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-Saint-Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot* Beaune Boucherottes* Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle Beaune Bressandes, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Gevrey-Chambertin Poissenots, Domaine Louis Jadot* Beaune Cent Vignes, Domaine Gagey* Nuits-Saint-Georges Damodes Beaune Chouacheux, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Boudots, Domaine Gagey* Beaune Clos des Couchereaux, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts Beaune Clos des Ursules, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Beaune Grèves, Domaine Gagey* Vosne-Romanée Les Petits Monts Beaune Les Toussaints Beaune Pertuisots, Domaine Gagey* Villages Beaune Theurons, Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot* Chambolle-Musigny Beaune Thuvillains, Domaine Louis Jadot* Côte de Nuits Villages Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Rouge Fixin Clos de la Chapelle, Domaine Du Duc de Magenta* Gevrey-Chambertin Monthelie Les Champs Fulliot Marsannay Rouge Pernand-Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre, Domaine des Héritiers Nuits-Saint-Georges Louis Jadot* Vosne-Romanée

48 *Vineyards owned by Maison Louis Jadot and its affiliates CHÂTEAU DES JACQUES

Beaujolais, Burgundy, France

Property: The historic Château des Jacques estate, located in the village of Romanèche-Thorins in the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, is widely recognized as the most prestigious estate in Beaujolais. It was purchased by Louis Jadot in 1996. Estate-grown fruit is cultivated on 196 acres in the Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon crus. Under the guidance of Jacques Lardière and Guillaume de Castelnau, Château des Jacques’ practices have been attributed with revolutionizing the winemaking of Beaujolais. They have notably raised the bar, applying Burgundian methods like cold-soaking the grapes, using wild yeasts and extending fermentation longer than is typically practiced in Beaujolais, in open-top containers followed by aging in oak barrels. Climate and Terrain: The estate’s five Moulin-à-Vent Clos lie on southerly- and southeasterly-exposed slopes characterized by rare granite soils uniquely high in manganese content which typify Moulin-à-Vent terroir. Two distinct Clos provide grapes for the Morgon wines. Though subtle geologic variations distinguish each Clos, the granitic soil base is generally characterized by sand and clay topsoils over a deep layer of schist and crystalline granite. The vines range from thirty to sixty years old. Grape Varieties: 100% handpicked Gamay grapes.

Did You Know . . . • Wine Spectator’s Matt Kramer praises Château des Jacques for “issuing pure, beautifully delineated bottlings that can rock your wine world.”

49 Château des Jacques — Cru of Beaujolais Moulin-à-Vent

Origin: Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Gamay In the Vineyard: Handpicked in whole bunches, the Gamay grapes come exclusively from the Moulin-à-Vent cru. The area’s granitic subsoil, with unusually high manganese content, produces an especially deep, rich, extraordinarily age-worthy expression of Gamay. In the Winery: Vinification follows the for the Gamay variety and does not involve carbonic . Extended maceration and new oak aging bring deep color and remarkable longevity to the wine. Tasting Notes: Garnet red in color with aromas of black cherry and spice confirmed on the palate. A classic expression of this famed cru.

Accolades: • Wine Enthusiast – 92 Points 2010v • Food & Wine – 2010v “Lends Burgundian power and age- ability to its Beaujolais ,” 2005v “Anyone who thinks top cru Beaujolais can’t stand up to Burgundy should try this wine.” – Ray Isle • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2009v, 91 Points 2005v Top 100, “Drinks like a Vosne-Romanée.” • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 91-92 Points 2009v “Exceptional value,” “The 2009 Beaujolais is gloriously generous and genuinely complex.” • Wine & Spirits – 92 Points 2009v • LA Times – Recommended 2009v • Burghound.com – 90 Points 2005v “This is a serious Beaujolais.” – Allen Meadows • Quarterly Review of Wines – HHHHH 2005v

Also available:

Clos de Rochegrès, Moulin-à-Vent Champ de Cour, Moulin-à-Vent 50 Clos du Grand Carquelin, Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques — Cru of Beaujolais Morgon

Origin: Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Gamay In the Vineyard: Made from dark, volcanic soil of schist and layered granite rich in manganese. Grapes are hand harvested from vineyards on slopes with ideal south and south-west sun exposures. In the Winery: A 3-4 week maceration and 50% new oak aging emphasize the robust, generous style typical of a fine Morgon. Tasting Notes: Mineral and wild cherry on the nose, plump and supple in the mouth with hints of red currant.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2009v & 2005v • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 89 - 90+ Points 2009v, 90 Points 2007v • Decanter – HHHH 2009v • ForbesLife – 2009v “Packed with flavor...” – Richard Nalley • Wall Street Journal – 2009v “Big ripe fruit flavors [and] a bass line of deep earth notes...” – Jay McInerney

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Côte du Py, Morgon 51 DOMAINE FERRET

Fuissé, Burgundy, France

Property: Situated in the heart of Fuissé, Domaine Ferret has long been a producer of top Pouilly-Fuissé cuvées. The estate was managed by the Ferret family from its founding in 1840 until it was purchased by Louis Jadot in 2008. Domaine Ferret has played a key role in defining the quality of the region. It was the first Domaine to begin bottling on site, shortly after the Second World War. Further, its long-standing focus on vinifying each parcel of vines separately has allowed for the identification of the top . The Tête de Cru and Hors-Classe identified during this process are a precursor to the stratification of the appellation system (which is currently under consideration by the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine). Estate vineyards are comprised of 17 hectares throughout the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation; 13 of these are located in the amphitheatre of Fuissé and 4 are near the Roche de Vergisson. These terroirs are located in some of the appellation’s best sites, and in tandem with the age of the vines and the relatively low yields, allow the production of exceptional cuvées. The Domaine Ferret portfolio falls into three tiers: — Classic — Têtes de Cru — Cuvée Hors-Classe As in the Côte d’Or, the wines in each range reflect their particular terroir. The vineyards are managed sustainably with an aim toward an even more rigorous respect for environmental concerns. Climate and Terrain: The Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards cover a narrow band of land in southern Burgundy. Since its creation in 1936, only wines from the villages of Chaintré, Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly and Vergisson are authorized to bear the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation name. Set exclusively on hillsides, the vineyards grow only a single grape: Chardonnay. The native soil is mainly argilo-calcareous throughout the growing area with distinctions from one plot to another. The climate benefits from the Mediterranean influences wafting up the Rhône corridor. Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay.

52 Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé

Origin: Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Pouilly-Fuissé is a blend of the best parcels, with vines 10-35 years old, from the Fuissé amphitheatre. Limestone and clay soils fruit that is vibrantly crisp and richly full-bodied, respectively. Vineyards are meticulously tended on a per-vine basis. In the Winery: For this classic Pouilly-Fuissé, fermentation takes place half in enamelled tanks and half in oak barrels which add and complexity. No new oak is used and the barrels are between 1-5 years old to ensure the wine is as pure an expression of terroir as possible. Tasting Notes: Balanced roundness and freshness with elegant minerality. On the palate, stone fruits, acacia flowers and notes of buttery spiced nuts end with a long and spicy finish.

Accolades: • Wine & Spirits – 90 Points 2009v • The Tasting Panel – 91 Points 2009v • Ultimate Wine Challenge – 91 Points 2009v • Wine Spectator – 91 Points 2008v “Broad and rich, featuring honey, peach and melon aromas and flavors, with a hint of mineral. Though balanced on the softer side, this stays fresh and long.” – Bruce Sanderson, 92 Points 2007v • Hamptons Cottages and Gardens – Recommended

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Pouilly-Fuissé Sous Vergisson 53 Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Le Clos Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Les Perrières

Origin: Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Le Clos is a single east-facing parcel which lies between the Domaine Ferret house and the village church. The vines (half 20 years old, half 40) grow on thin topsoil that covers outcrops of limestone and shale from the Upper Bathonian era. Les Perrières vineyard, one hectare in size, lies on a slope of southeast exposure with vines averaging 35 years old. The soil is a combination of limestone slabs and young clay soils. In the Winery: The Têtes de Cru are fermented in oak barrels (20% new) and aged for about 15 months, including six months’ aging on fine lees. Tasting Notes: Le Clos — Reveals mineral- inflected notes of almond and apricot with an exceptionally long and vibrant finish. Its refined potency will allow it to age for many years. Les Perrières — Pronounced honeysuckle aromas introduce the wine’s rich texture and full body balanced by lively acidity. The intense finish has notes of spiced gingerbread and flowers. Flavors will deepen as the wine ages.

Accolades: Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Le Clos • Wine & Spirits – 91 Points 2009v “Year’s Best/Great Value” • Wine Spectator – 91 Points 2008v

Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Les Perrières • Decanter – HHHH 2009v • The Tasting Panel – 90 Points 2009v • Wine Spectator – 92 Points 2008v

54 Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé Hors-Classe Tournant de Pouilly Pouilly-Fuissé Hors-Classe Les Ménétrières

Origin: Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: The 2.5-acre Tournant de Pouilly vineyard lies on a gentle east-facing slope in the northern Fuissé region, bordering on Pouilly. Old vines an average 50 years old are planted along a narrow band between Fuissé and Pouilly. Pearly slabs of fossilized oyster shells lend a linear, mineral character. Les Ménétrières vineyard borders on Fuissé. Southeast-facing vines up to 40 years’ old cover just under one hectare. The upper half of the vineyard is planted on shale while the lower half is planted on pearly slab. In the Winery: Vinification of each parcel is identical to allow each wine to express its individual terroir. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, 20% new, followed by 18 months’ aging, including 6 months on fine lees. Tasting Notes: Hors-Classe Tournant de Pouilly — Aromas of grilled almonds and lime-leaf tea with wax notes lead to rich, luxurious flavors with precise minerality, and a long, intense finish. This wine can age for 10-15 years. Hors-Classe Les Ménétrières — Subtle cream and honey aromas blend with rich Chardonnay fruit. On the palate, ripe fruit, toast and quince paste are full-bodied, generous and rich with a long finish. Will benefit from cellaring.

Accolades: Pouilly–Fuissé Hors-Classe Tournant de Pouilly • Wine Spectator – 93 Points 2008v “Broad and sumptuous, with a steely core of acidity holding it all together. Honey, apple pie, peach, spice and mineral flavors cavort with the silky texture. There’s a nice boost on the finish.” – Bruce Sanderson Pouilly–Fuissé Hors-Classe Les Ménétrières • Wine Spectator – 91 Points 2008v “A rich, concentrated version, packed with honey, apple pie, spice and wax notes. This is fresh, if not racy, with embedded acidity and a lingering aftertaste of mineral and clove.” – Bruce Sanderson

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Located in northeastern France, Champagne is one of the CHAMPAGNE most famous wine regions in the world.

• Champagne’s tradition extends back hundreds of years. With a limited area of vineyards and strict standards, Champagne is the only region to produce ‘champagne’ – all other regions produce ‘.’

• The northernmost wine region in France, Champagne’s climate is cool and the soil, chalky.

• The traditional méthode champenoise – with a second fermentation in the bottle – transforms highly acidic, crisp wines into jewels of elegance and complexity characterized by fine, delicate bubbles.

• are often blends. The Champagne appellation permits only three varietals: Pinot Noir lends vinosity, structure, power and elegant red berry aromas; Pinot Meunier adds a supple, round fruitiness; Chardonnay completes the profile with elegance, finesse, crispness and longevity.

Marne

Marne

Seine Bouvet-Ladubay

Domaine Ferret Château des Jacques

Loire

Rhone

Allier

56 CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER

Reims, Champagne, France

Property: Taittinger is one of the few remaining family-owned Champagne houses and the most prominent house to display its family name on the bottle. The estate boasts extensive vineyard holdings of 712 acres including prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions. The house relies primarily on estate grapes for its portfolio of champagnes. Unique among the other houses, a higher proportion of Chardonnay gives Taittinger its signature style. Climate and Terrain: The soil is rich in lime from disintegrated shells, creating a source of minerals for the vines. The chalky soil provides excellent drainage yet preserves humidity. This, in combination with cool temperatures, imparts the intense, crisp acidity and refined mineral character required for prized Champagne fruit. Grape Varieties: Taittinger blends mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; Pinot Meunier is used in very small percentages.

Did You Know . . . • Pierre Taittinger founded Champagne Taittinger in 1932. This family company has upheld a tradition of quality for eighty years. • Of the region’s 507 brands, Champagne Taittinger owns an extensive seven hundred fifty-two acres of vineyards within Champagne’s finest crus. • Among the 16 Grandes Marques houses a century old, Champagne Taittinger ages its award-winning Comtes de Champagne for ten years to retain its subtle depth and complexity. Other marques age their top cuvées 5-6 years. • One of the region’s two oldest Grandes Marques houses, Champagne Taittinger is the only one owned and run by a team of father, daughter and son. • Taittinger’s cellars hold a reserve of approximately 20 million bottles of wine from prior . • Taittinger applies the highest standards of quality: nearly all cuvées are made exclusively from the first . All enjoy a high proportion of Chardonnay and all are aged longer than AOC requirements.

57 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

Origin: Champagne Varieties: 100% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Taittinger’s 712 acres of vineyards include parcels in the 100% rated villages of Côte des Blancs. The Chardonnay grapes come from Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. In the Winery: Comtes is aged in 13th century chalk cellars that were once the of Saint Nicaise; each step of the méthode champenoise is performed traditionally. 5% of the wines in the final blend are aged in oak barrels. Prior to release, the champagne is aged 9-10 years (well over the legal minimum for vintage champagne) to fully capture the subtle bouquet and complexity of Chardonnay. Tasting Notes: Vibrantly fresh, Comtes showcases a wonderful combination of minerality and fruity sweetness with an expressive, complex and long finish.

Did You Know . . . • With its 1960s debut, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs was the first Tête de Cuvée in the US. • The bottle’s 18th century design is an homage to Taittinger’s strong Champagne tradition.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 94 Points 2002v, 91 Points 1999v, 95 Points 1998v & 1995v, 93 Points 1996v • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 98 Points 2002v & 1996v, 95 Points 1999v, 94 Points 1998v, 96 Points 1995v • Wine Enthusiast – 94 Points 2002v, 95 Points 1998v, 95 Points 1996v Editor’s Choice • Wall Street Journal – 2002v “Elegance is the watchword... a hint of fresh, floral notes on the nose and a precise, long finish... will age for many years yet.” • Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 – Gold Medal 2000v • View From the Cellar – 95 Points 2000v • The Tasting Panel – 2000v “Outstanding Release” • Wine & Spirits – 92 Points 1999v, 1996v, 1995v & 1994v, 95 Points 1998v • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 93 Points 1998v, 95 Points 1996v, 97 Points 1995v

58 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

Origin: Champagne Varieties: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay In the Vineyard: Crafted exclusively from 100% Grand Cru grapes, the Chardonnay comes from the most renowned vineyards of the Côte des Blancs and the Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. This wine is made only in exceptional vintages. In the Winery: Only juice from the first pressing is used to ensure the structure and aging potential so essential to this Champagne. 12% of the Pinot Noir added to the blend is still from Bouzy, contributing to the rich color and complex profile. Aging this rosé for at least 7-8 years in the cellars enhances the finesse of the aromas and develops their complexity. Tasting Notes: Rich in color, aromas of berries on the nose with intense flavors of strawberry, red berries, earth and balanced acidity.

Accolades: • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 94 Points 2004v, 93 Points 2003v • Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points 2004v, 92 Points 2003v • Decanter World Wine Awards – 2011 Silver Medal 2004v, 2007 Gold Medal 2002v • View From the Cellar – 97 Points 2004v “A great, great wine.” – John Gilman • International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 – Gold Medal 2004v • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2003v • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 93 Points 2003v • Wine & Spirits – 93 Points 2003v

59 Taittinger Brut La Française NV

Origin: Champagne Varieties: 40% Chardonnay (over twice the percentage of Chardonnay used in the standard cuvées of most champagne houses), 60% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier In the Vineyard: Grapes are grown according to strict AOC standards. Presses are located in the vineyard for immediate pressing upon manual . In the Winery: The must is cold-fermented under temperature-controlled conditions; wine rests until the end of the winter and is then blended. The final cuvée undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle in Taittinger’s cool cellars, allowing the wine to acquire complexity and fine, pinpoint bubbles. With 3-4 years of aging (the required minimum is 15 months) before remuage, the champagne develops body and elegant aromas. Tasting Notes: Brilliant gold color with fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla bean and brioche on the nose. Delicate wine with flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate. Balanced acidity carries into a long, crisp, toasty finish.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 91 Points • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 90 Points • Wine Enthusiast – 92 Points • Wine & Spirits – 90 Points • Wine & Spirits Annual Restaurant Poll 2008 – #2 Most Popular Sparkling Wine • Decanter – HHHH • View From the Cellar – 90 Points • The Wine News – 90 Points • Quarterly Review of Wines – Best Buy “Elegant, biscuity, crisp, with a full and satisfying finish.” • Food & Wine – “Elegant, toasty, smaller production wine that is definitely worth the search.” – Ray Isle

60 Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV

Origin: Champagne Varieties: 30% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier In the Vineyard: Taittinger uses fruit from a minimum of 15 crus for this wine. Older and younger vintages are blended to create a classic Champagne rosé. In the Winery: The addition to the final blend of 15% of still red Pinot Noir wine from the Champagne vineyards of La Montagne de Reims & Les Riceys gives this cuvée its incomparable color and intense vibrancy on the palate. Emphasis is placed on extracting the essence of the grapes for a fruit forward result. Aging gives the wine unusual complexity. Tasting Notes: Vibrant bright salmon in color, the bubbles of this wine are extremely fine. Wonderful aromas of red fruits with a pleasing minerality introduce flavors of wild berries in the mouth.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 91 Points • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 92 Points • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 91 Points • Wine & Spirits – 90 Points • Decanter – HHHH • Decanter – World Wine Awards – Silver Medal • The Tasting Panel – 92 Points “Fresh and racy with bright, tangy raspberry and lots of crisp acidity; juicy, refined and lively with lovely style and excellent balance.” • Burghound.com – 90 Points • View From the Cellar – 90 Points “Taittinger Rosé is consistently lovely.” – John Gilman • The Wine News – 95 Points • Wine Review Online – 93 Points • Wall Street Journal – “Great bubbles and a lovely, yeasty nose. Nicely austere, with brioche, lemon and minerals. Tastes expensive.” • Town & Country Weddings – “Bursting with wild strawberries and balanced with beautiful acidity.” • Elle Magazine – “Lovely! It’s different from other rosés.”

61 Taittinger Brut Millésimé

Origin: Champagne Varieties: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir In the Vineyard: Taittinger’s impressive holdings in Champagne allow the winemaker to source the grapes from top vineyards for every vintage. Chardonnay grapes are selected from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims and the edge of Vallée de la Marne. In the Winery: Produced only in exceptional years, careful selection of the fruit, 100% temperature-controlled vinification (from initial fermentation to aging) and generations of experience in blending make for one of the greatest vintage blends to come from Champagne. The wine is aged for 7 years prior to release. Tasting Notes: Pale and radiant gold in the glass with fine, pinpoint bubbles, yeasty bread aromas on the nose with citrus and flower notes in the mouth with refined acidity and a lasting finish.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 93 Points 2004v, 90 Points 2003v & 2000v • Wine & Spirits – 91 Points 2004v, 93 Points 2002v • View From the Cellar – 92+ Points 2004v • Food & Wine Magazine Wine Guide – 2004v “Star Producer” • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 90 Points 2002v • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 91 Points 2002v & 2001v • Decanter – HHH

62 Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus NV Nocturne Sec NV

Origin: Champagne Varieties: Prélude — 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir; Nocturne — 40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier In the Vineyard: Prélude is comprised of fruit exclusively grown in 100%-rated Grand Cru vineyards. Nocturne is assembled from over 35 different vineyards, ensuring the exclusive use of superior fruit and is blended from several vintages to add depth of flavor. In the Winery: Prélude is made entirely from the first pressing and ages for 5 years before remuage (riddling) to achieve greater body and a more refined bouquet in the final blend. The wine gains remarkable fullness and structure from extended aging on the lees. Nocturne shares this benefit with at least 4 years’ aging on the lees following temperature-controlled vinification and careful blending of the crus. Nocturne, a “sec” Champagne, receives a dosage of 17.5g of cane sugar per liter, resulting in a highly-distinctive body and smoothness. Tasting Notes: Prélude — Brilliant yellow with hints of silver in the glass, elderflower and cinnamon on the nose, white peach and citrus on the palate, with a long, gorgeous finish. Nocturne — Pale yellow with fine bubbles. Fresh, with aromas of peach and dried apricot with flavors of golden raisin, ripe fruit and a delicately sweet finish.

Accolades: Prélude Nocturne • Wine Spectator – 91 Points “Elegant and harmonious.” • Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points – Bruce Sanderson • View From the Cellar – 90 Points “I have been a fan of • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 90 Points Taittinger’s Nocturne bottling since its release several • Wine Enthusiast – 94 Points years ago and the current release is another consistently well-made wine.” – John Gilman • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 91 Points • Decanter – HHHHH “This is lovely, with soft red berry • Wine & Spirits – 93 Points fruits, citrus and an underlying creaminess, not to mention • Burghound – 92 Points plenty of zest and refreshment.” • View From the Cellar – 94+ Points “Consistently brilliant • Decanter World Wine Awards – Gold Medal since its very first release.” – John Gilman • Quarterly Review of Wines – “Attractively sweet with • 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards – Gold Medal balanced acidity.” • Decanter – HHHHH • Homesandgardens.com – Top 10 Champagnes for • The Wine News – 92 Points Christmas and New Year “Lovely weight, long finish...” 63 Among the oldest winegrowing regions, dating back to 600 BC, RHÔNE the Rhône appellation in the southeast of France is divided into the contrasting northern and southern sections. Northern vineyards grow on the steep, constricted terraces of a narrow river valley, whipped by the powerful Mistral winds. The southern Rhône spans a wide, hilly area that enjoys a Mediterranean climate of mild winters and hot summers.

• The famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape region in the southern Rhône is known for producing complex, full-bodied, rich and spicy wines. Classic blends can include up to 13 varieties grown amongst Châteauneuf’s quintessential “pudding stones,” which enhance ripening.

• Côtes du Rhône spans a small portion of the northern Rhône Valley as well as larger areas in the south surrounding Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Expressive red and rosé wines represent a range of traditional Rhône grape varieties.

• Tavel, in the southern Rhône, has for centuries produced dry, full bodied -based rosés.

RHÔNE Marne

Seine Bouvet-Ladubay

Rhône

Domaine Ferret Château des Jacques

Loire

Rhone

Allier Château Mont-Redon Château d’Aquéria

64 CHÂTEAU MONT-REDON

Rhône, France

Property: This Rhône Valley Château has been producing wine, under various owners, for centuries. In the hands of the Plantin family since 1923, its flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape is among the most venerated great crus in the region. It is also one of the only single-vineyard estates to produce all 18 grape varieties authorized for the blend. Climate and Terrain: The Château itself is set on 330 acres 360 feet above sea level on the banks of the Rhône River. Round stones called pudding stones above clay subsoil act as natural incubators absorbing the intense Mediterranean sun. Wines: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône. Grape Varieties: Château Mont-Redon wines are made from a blend of varieties, predominantly Grenache and , but also including , Mourvèdre, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussane, Picpoul and other supporting varieties.

Did You Know . . . • “This Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Châteauneuf-du-Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961…. and it appears a younger generation is making a comeback.” – Robert M. Parker, Jr. • “Mont-Redon is unequivocally one of the very greatest handful of producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and is making world class wines of breathtaking complexity and profundity... Mont-Redon is clearly one of the few ‘must buy’ domaines in the southern Rhône these days.” – John Gilman, View from the Cellar • The vineyards along the lower Rhône River, where wine was introduced by the Romans, are believed to be the oldest in France. • The original Châteauneuf-du-Pape (literally the “new castle of the Pope”) was first built in the 14th century. • Châteauneuf-du-Pape became such a popular wine in the 1920s that fraudulently labeled bottles were more common than authentic ones.

65 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

Origin: Rhône Varieties: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge — 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre, 2% supporting varieties; Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc — 60% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 10% Bourboulenc, 10% Roussane, 5% Picpoul In the Vineyard: With 3 soil types, the estate vineyard is ideally suited to growing a variety of grapes. The Rouge’s Grenache and Syrah grapes are planted on its plateau’s summit. Mourvèdre and Cinsault vines thrive in the sandy soil at the foot. The Blanc’s varieties grow on its limestone slopes. In the Winery: For the Rouge, after destemming, grapes are macerated and punched down for up to three weeks to ensure maximum extraction of fine tannins and color. Half of the wine ages in Burgundian barrels of 228 liters. The best wines in the cellar form the blend. For the Blanc, each variety is pressed separately and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Three different cuvées are aged in oak barriques before blending in steel tanks, then matured for four months prior to bottling. Tasting Notes: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge — Ripe black fruit aromas offset by notes of spice, leather, coffee and pepper introduce rich, intense fruit flavors set in a firm yet ripe tannic structure with a complex finish. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc — White fruit, floral and citrus aromas introduce a perfect balance between richness and acidity with intense, ripe fruit and a clean, voluminous finish.

Accolades: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 91-93 Points 2010v “An exceptionally strong effort.” • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2007v & 2006v • Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points 2007v • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 91-94 Points 2007v, 91-93 Points 2006v, 91 Points 2005v • Wine & Spirits – 92 Points 2008v, 91 Points, Best Buy 2007v

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc • Wine Spectator – 90 Points 2010v • Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 90 Points 2010v • Wine & Spirits – 90 Points 2007v • Decanter – HHHH 2004v “Soft and full but lively.” 66 Château Mont-Redon Côtes du Rhône Réserve

Origin: Rhône Varieties: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah In the Vineyard: Mont-Redon’s 38-acre Côtes du Rhône vineyard was first acquired in the 1980s. It is located five miles from the winery’s main estate on the opposite bank of the Rhône River. At harvest, grapes are handpicked and sorted. In the Winery: The grapes are fermented in concrete tanks with short pump-overs; skin contact lasts approximately 2-3 weeks. The wine is aged only in tanks in order to retain fresh fruit flavors. The result is a very elegant wine of greater depth and complexity, immediately enjoyable but with a tannic structure that allows it to be cellared several years. Tasting Notes: An expression of its terroir, the wine is deep violet red in color with balanced tannins and can be enjoyed upon release. Aromas of dark berries and raspberries are confirmed on the full, succulent palate. These are offset by slight grilled notes and nuances of licorice.

Accolades • Wine Spectator — 88 Points 2010v “This has nice range, with raspberry, currant and damson plum flavors meshed together, followed by a lively white pepper hint on the finish.”

67 CHÂTEAU D’AQUÉRIA

Southern Rhône, France

Property: Château d’Aquéria has been making wines in the famed Tavel appellation of the southern Rhône Valley since the late 16th century. In the 1980s, the current owners built a state-of-the-art winery on the estate, introducing temperature-controlled fermentation and stainless steel vats. Climate and Terrain: The sandy slopes of Tavel are ideal for the cultivation of Grenache and the production of crisp, fresh rosé with wonderful acidity. Grape Varieties: Rosé made from a blend of varieties, predominantly Grenache, but also includes Bourboulenc, Clairette, Syrah, Mouvèdre, Cinsault and Picpoul.

Did You Know . . . • According to the Oxford Companion to Wine, Chateau d’Aquéria is the best known estate in Tavel. • Tavel Rosé is always bone dry. • Tavel has been a famous appellation since the . • Louis XIV’s drink of choice in the 18th century came from Tavel. • Tavel Rosé was a favorite wine of French writers Honoré de Balzac and Frédéric Mistral.

68 Château d’Aquéria Tavel Rosé

Origin: Tavel, Southern Rhône Varieties: Grenache, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Bourboulenc In the Vineyard: The handpicked grapes are sourced from estate- owned vineyards. In the Winery: The wines are vinified separately, using temperature- controlled maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats (no oak is used). The winemaker assembles an initial blend in November and then a second blending takes place in January before bottling. Tasting Notes: Vibrant salmon- in color, this wine is bone dry, full-bodied and full of fruit on the palate with the lusciousness and depth that have made the wines of Tavel so famous.

Accolades: • Wine Spectator – 89 Points 2010v “This bold wine shows focused cherry and red currant fruit, laced with warm stone and spice notes that race through the full-bodied finish. There’s lots of fun fruit, with a very fresh feel.” • Wall Street Journal – 2009v “Good Tavel can lift the spirits like no other. This is a superb example: refreshing, with lots of fruit and power on the palate.” • Bon Appetit – 2009v “France’s most refreshing pink drink is the official wine of summer-fresh,” 2007v “Favorites from around the globe” • Food & Wine Magazine Wine Guide – 2008v “With its bright, vivid , this Tavel rosé offers a charming mix of flowers, cherries and wild strawberries on the nose. Medium-bodied palate, filled out with raspberry flavors, crisp, bone-dry acidity and a touch of spice.” – Anthony Giglio

69 The Loire is the longest river in France, winding its way LOIRE from the center of the country westward to the sea at Nantes through four winegrowing regions that yield all styles of wine: from dry to sweet, sparkling, white, rosé and red. It flows through the Central Vineyards, which include the famed appellations of and Pouilly-Fumé and then passes through and -Saumur before filtering into the sea in the Nantais region.

• The main varieties grown in the are , Muscadet and .

• The climate ranges from continental in the Central Vineyards to maritime in the Nantais. Bouvet-Ladubay Michel Redde • Soils are key in developing the distinct character of the wines for which the Loire is famous. The Central Vineyard’s special limestone and clay yield classic Pouilly- Fumé and Sancerre Sauvignon Blancs and Saumur’s tuffeau chalk produces renowned Chenin Blanc.

LOIRE

Marne

Seine Bouvet-Ladubay

Domaine Ferret Château des Jacques

Loire

Rhone

Allier

70 BOUVET-LADUBAY

Saumur, Loire, France

Property: Founded in 1851 by Etienne Bouvet, Bouvet-Ladubay has been one of France’s greatest producers of sparkling wine since the 19th century. In 1932, the Monmousseau family (Winemakers in Touraine since 1886), represented by Justin-Marcel Monmousseau, purchased Bouvet- Ladubay. Though the winery was sold in 2005 to Vijay Mallya, Chairman of UB Group, 3rd generation Patrice Monmousseau, remains CEO. As the Head Winemaker for the past 40 years, he blends all wines according to the practice his father and grandfather handed down to him. Climate and Terrain: The white limestone tuffeau subsoil of Saumur is ideal for the cultivation of Chenin Blanc and gives the grape its classic minerality and crispness. The excellent drainage of the clay and mild climate of the Loire Valley create the naturally-high acidity needed to produce superb, balanced sparkling white wine. Varieties and Wines: Bouvet uses the Loire Valley’s indigenous Chenin Blanc blended with small amounts of Chardonnay to make méthode traditionnelle or “double-fermented” sparkling wines.

Did You Know . . . • Bouvet-Ladubay is perhaps the most famous producer of sparkling rosé in all of France. • To date, during Patrice Monmousseau’s 40 years of overseeing winemaking, Bouvet-Ladubay has earned over 350 accolades in the form of medals and awards in recognition of the portfolio’s quality, including 100 Gold Medals. • The méthode traditionnelle or “traditional method” for the production of sparkling wine is the same as that used in Champagne (in 1994 the European Union required producers outside Champagne to label their wines as méthode traditionnelle instead of méthode champenoise).

71 Bouvet-Ladubay Signature Brut Rosé Excellence Brut

Origin: Loire Valley Varieties: Signature Brut — 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay; Rosé Excellence Brut — 100% In the Vineyard: Bouvet-Ladubay sources its fruit from over 100 plots in the Loire Valley. Through long-standing relationships with growers, Bouvet-Ladubay is able to obtain the best quality with every harvest. Head Winemaker Patrice Monmousseau and his team rely on generations of experience to craft superior cuvées, both vintage and non-vintage. Grape pressing is monitored in the vineyards. In the Winery: With both wines, fermentation takes place in stainless steel, then the wines are blended and after select yeast and sugar are added, the cuvée is bottled for the second fermentation, following the traditional method. The Rosé Excellence Brut obtains its color with a quick maceration on the skins. Tasting Notes: Signature Brut — Pale-straw in color with fine, pinpoint bubbles, toast and fruit on the nose, crisp fruit and balance in the mouth, persistent finish with notes of toast and citrus. Rosé Excellence Brut — Bright salmon-pink color with pinpoint bubbles, fresh raspberry and bouquet, plump and succulent fruit in the mouth with earthy notes and a clean finish.

Accolades: Signature Brut • Wall Street Journal – Best of Tasting • Martha Stewart Living – “Well-rounded, Champagne- like bubbly that makes a superb apéritif.”

Rosé Excellence Brut • San Francisco Chronicle – “A good choice” • Everyday with Rachael Ray – “An Excellent Value.”

72 MICHEL REDDE ET FILS

Loire, France

Property: Steeped in tradition, Michel Redde is an esteemed Loire Valley producer that grows its own grapes on a historic Loire estate (La Moynerie) and sources fruit from growers with whom the Redde family has dealt for six generations (Les Tuilières). Climate and Terrain: The vineyards of Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre are famous for their limestone and siliceous subsoil that gives Sauvignon Blanc its characteristic smoky flavor. Varieties and Wines: The Sauvignon Blanc variety yields Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre wines.

Did You Know . . . • One of the most distinctive characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc is its intense bouquet, often described as grassy, herbaceous, and musky. • The limestone, siliceous subsoil of Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre gives the wine hints of gunflint, calledpierre-à-fusil in French. • Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre are divided by the Loire River. • Pouilly-Fumé produces only white wine and is perhaps the most renowned appellation for Sauvignon Blanc. Its wines have remarkable longevity.

73 Michel Redde et Fils Pouilly-Fumé La Moynerie Sancerre Les Tuilières

Origin: Pouilly-Fumé La Moynerie — Pouilly-Fumé, Loire; Sancerre Les Tuilières — Sancerre, Loire Varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc In the Vineyard: The Pouilly-Fumé’s Sauvignon Blanc grapes are sourced exclusively from Michel Redde’s La Moynerie estate. For the Sancerre, pebbly chalk and limestone subsoils and warm summers make for wonderfully vibrant, fruity wines. In the Winery: For both wines, the winemaker uses temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats to create a pure expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. The wines rest on the lees (sur lies) until bottling. Tasting Notes: Pouilly-Fumé La Moynerie — Classic Sauvignon Blanc with smoke, gunflint notes, intense grassy aromas on the nose, crisp and fresh in the mouth. Sancerre Les Tuilières — Zesty with a hint of grass, a classic Sancerre, white fruit on the nose, crisp on the palate, with pronounced but well-balanced acidity.

Accolades: Pouilly-Fumé La Moynerie • Wine Spectator – 92 Points 2009v, 90 Points 2007v • Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points 2007v • Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – 89 Points 2007v • Wine & Spirits – 93 Points 2005v “Best Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc”

Sancerre Les Tuilières • Wine Spectator – 91 Points 2010v “ This has really good cut from the start, with Key lime, tarragon, fleur de sel and flint notes all racing along. A lingering gooseberry edge fills in on the finish. Very chiseled.” • Wine & Spirits – 92 Points 2007v “This smoky, flinty minerality is classic Pouilly-Fumé. It’s a powerful expression of terroir, gaining in complexity and depth as it opens in the glass.”

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