The Vineyard Spring 2010 - Brown Derby International Wine Center
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Vineyard</strong> April/May <strong>2010</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Vineyard</strong> April/May <strong>2010</strong><br />
Beaujolais<br />
T h e G a n g o f Fo u r<br />
M. Chapoutier<br />
Januik<br />
“ 5 S t a r W i n e r y ” W i n e A d v o c a t e<br />
“…Cornas<br />
at its finest.”<br />
Marcel Lapierre, proprietor<br />
; Jean-Paul <strong>The</strong>venet;<br />
Guy “Max” Breton, proprietor<br />
& Jean Foillard<br />
Biodynamics. (Bio=life) + (Dynamics = in action)<br />
Love for vines and wine and the awareness of the need<br />
to respect the earth and its terroir have led the Maison M.<br />
Chapoutier to adopt a biodynamic cultivation method.<br />
This demanding technique of wine growing has become a<br />
genuine philosophy for Maison M. Chapoutier.<br />
Michel<br />
Chapoutier,<br />
the 7th<br />
generation<br />
to lead his<br />
family’s firm.<br />
An unflinching desire: ensure that soils are living and as expressive as possible.<br />
As to propose an “appellation d’origine contrôlée” is to propose above all<br />
an expression of the terroir. This expression, consisting in a transmutation of<br />
mineral to vegetal, can only exist with a terroir that is in good condition, a terroir<br />
that is alive.<br />
Auguste Clape, Ron Junge and Pierre-Marie Clape<br />
“<strong>The</strong> tasting I conducted in Marcel Lapierre’s<br />
courtyard was one of the great experiences of my<br />
life. <strong>The</strong> Gang of Four, composed of Marcel<br />
Lapierre, Jean Foillard, Guy Breton (“Max”), and<br />
Jean-Paul <strong>The</strong>venet, are capable of producing<br />
superb, eye-popping Beaujolais. Readers with a propensity<br />
to believe that Beaujolais is not serious wine<br />
will find their preconceived notions shattered if they<br />
take the trouble to taste one of these<br />
Morgons…<strong>The</strong>se Morgons are delicious<br />
young, and can age remarkably well, as evidenced<br />
by a recently tasted 1985 from Marcel<br />
Lapierre. It is awesomely rich, full-flavored,<br />
extremely complex, and has evolved better<br />
than many of the Burgundies from the Côte<br />
d’Or…<strong>The</strong> art for Lapierre and the other<br />
three members of the Gang of Four is to respect the fruit. Unlike the vast<br />
majority of their neighbors in the Beaujolais, the Gang of Four harvest moderate<br />
yields by hand, use little sulphur, if any, almost never chaptalise, and have<br />
never acidified. Furthermore, these wines are neither fined nor filtered…this<br />
philosophy can lead to some of the finest Beaujolais ever crafted.” <strong>Wine</strong><br />
Advocate<br />
2008 Jean Paul <strong>The</strong>venet Morgon Vieilles Vignes________________ 27.99<br />
<strong>The</strong>venet made a very classy wine, great fruit, poised.<br />
2008 Domaine Guy Breton Morgon_ ______________________ 27.99<br />
Breton is lighter in color but very soft and smooth.<br />
2008 Jean Foillard Morgon Cote du Py_ ____________________ 27.99<br />
Foillard as usual, great texture, very layered <strong>Wine</strong>s.<br />
2008 Jean Paul Lapierre_ ____________________________ 27.99<br />
Lapierre may be the wine of the vintage, perfectly balanced.<br />
-Other Selections-<br />
2006 Domaine Guy Breton Morgon_ ______________________ 24.99<br />
2006 Georges Duboeuf Chiroubles Domaine Desmures_ ___________ 12.99<br />
2006 Georges Duboeuf Fleurie Domaine Des Quatre Vents_ _________ 15.99<br />
2006 Georges Duboeuf Julienas La Trinquee_ _________________ 11.99<br />
2005 Louis Jadot Ch. De Jacques Moulin A Vent Clos Rochegres_______ 36.99<br />
2007 Vintage<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de<br />
Bois________________ 74.99<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de<br />
Bois______________ mag. 169.99<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de<br />
Bois_____________ 3.0 liter 339.99<br />
Cote Rotie La Mordoree________ 149.99<br />
Crozes Hermitage les Varonniers__ 44.99<br />
Ermitage De L’Oree Blanc_______ 159.99<br />
Ermitage L’Ermite_ __________ 249.99<br />
Ermitage L’Ermite Blanc_______ 399.99<br />
Ermitage Le Meal_ __________ 179.99<br />
Ermitage Le Meal Blanc________ 159.99<br />
Ermitage Le Pavillon_ ________ 219.99<br />
Ermitage Les Greffieux________ 149.99<br />
Saint Joseph Les Granits_ _______ 44.99<br />
2006 Vintage<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois 79.99<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois mag. 159.99<br />
Cote Rotie La Mordoree________ 169.99<br />
Cote Rotie La Mordoree _____ mag. 339.99<br />
Crozes Hermitage Les Varonniers __ 59.99<br />
Ermitage De l’Oree Blanc_______ 189.99<br />
Ermitage Le Meal Blanc______ mag. 379.99<br />
Ermitage Le Meal_ __________ 229.99<br />
Ermitage Le Meal_ ________ mag. 459.99<br />
Ermitage Le Pavillon_ ________ 249.99<br />
Ermitage Le Pavillon_ ______ mag. 499.99<br />
Ermitage Le Pavillon_ _____ 3.0 liter 1099.99<br />
Ermitage Les Greffieux________ 189.99<br />
Ermitage L’Ermite Blanc_____ mag. 659.99<br />
Ermitage L’Ermite_ __________ 299.99<br />
Ermitage L’Ermite _________ mag. 599.99<br />
Ermitage Vin de Paillle Blanc____ half 159.99<br />
Saint Joseph Les Granits _______ 69.99<br />
Saint Joseph Les Granits _____ mag. 139.99<br />
Cellar Selections<br />
2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de<br />
Bois_________________ 89.99<br />
2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe<br />
Rac_____________ 3.0 liter 559.99<br />
1997 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe<br />
Rac _ _______________ 99.99<br />
1995 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe<br />
Rac _ ___________ 3.0 liter 549.99<br />
2005 Cote Rotie La Mordoree_____ 149.99<br />
2000 Cote Rotie La Mordoree_ ____ 149.99<br />
1999 Cote Rotie La Mordoree______ 224.99<br />
1998 Cote Rotie La Mordoree______ 209.99<br />
1997 Cote Rotie La Mordoree______ 159.99<br />
1996 Cote Rotie La Mordoree______ 149.99<br />
2005 Crozes Hermitage Les<br />
Varonnieres_ ___________ 49.99<br />
2005 Ermitage Blanc Vin de<br />
Paille _ ____________ half 129.99<br />
2004 Ermitage Chante Alouette ____<br />
Blanc________________ 64.99<br />
1998 Ermitage Cuvee LʼOree Blanc__ 249.99<br />
2005 Ermitage De LʼOree Blanc mag. 399.99<br />
2005 Ermitage Le Meal______ mag. 399.99<br />
2004 Ermitage Le Meal_________ 179.99<br />
2004 Ermitage Le Meal______ mag. 369.99<br />
1998 Ermitage Le Meal_ ________ 279.99<br />
2000 Ermitage Le Meal Blanc_ ____ 219.99<br />
2005 Ermitage Le Meal Blanc __ mag. 349.99<br />
1998 Ermitage Le Meal Blanc_____ 389.99<br />
2005 Ermitage Le Pavillon_ ___ mag. 439.99<br />
2004 Ermitage Le Pavillon_______ 199.99<br />
2004 Ermitage Le Pavillon____ mag. 399.99<br />
2005 Ermitage LʼErmite Blanc_ ____ 279.99<br />
2005 Ermitage LʼErmite Blanc_ _ mag. 524.99<br />
2000 St. Joseph Les Granits_ _____ 74.99<br />
In 1990, Mike was hired to be the Head <strong>Wine</strong>maker at<br />
Chateau Ste. Michelle <strong>Wine</strong>ry. Over the course of the next<br />
nine years, he played a critical role in its development into a<br />
world class winery. During his tenure, Chateau Ste. Michelle<br />
was consistently recognized for the high quality of their<br />
wines. Literally dozens of Januik-made wines have<br />
received 90-plus scores in <strong>Wine</strong> Spectator.<br />
(During 1997 and 1998 alone, the <strong>Wine</strong><br />
Spectator gave eighteen of his wines a score of<br />
90 or above.) In 1999, <strong>Wine</strong> Enthusiast<br />
Magazine named Mike one of the<br />
world’s ten Masters of Merlot. And<br />
twice in the last three years under<br />
his guidance, Chateau Ste.<br />
Michelle was named <strong>Wine</strong>ry of<br />
the Year by <strong>Wine</strong> & Spirits<br />
Magazine.<br />
Mike Januik, proprietor & winemaker<br />
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux <strong>Vineyard</strong>_________________ 49.99<br />
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval <strong>Vineyard</strong>______________ 49.99<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval <strong>Vineyard</strong>______________ 44.99<br />
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley___________________ 29.99<br />
2007 Chardonnay Cold Creek <strong>Vineyard</strong>_ ____________________ 24.99<br />
2005 Chardonnay Cold Creek <strong>Vineyard</strong>_ ____________________ 29.99<br />
2006 Merlot Columbia Valley___________________________ 24.99<br />
2006 Merlot Klipsun <strong>Vineyard</strong>_ _________________________ 39.99<br />
Auguste Clape<br />
“Over the last quarter century, Auguste Clape<br />
has been the spiritual and qualitative leader<br />
of Cornas. More than any other single person,<br />
the gentlemanly, articulate Clape has been<br />
responsible for the renewed interest in the<br />
wines of Cornas. His son, Pierre-Marie, is<br />
now in charge of the winemaking at this<br />
benchmark estate. <strong>The</strong>se passionate guardians of traditional Cornas<br />
producer magnificent, long-lived, dense, rich wines redolent with<br />
notes of blackberries, truffles, licorice, and spring flowers. <strong>The</strong>ir wines<br />
represent Cornas at its finest.” <strong>Wine</strong> Advocate<br />
2007 Cornas_ ___________________________________ 99.99<br />
2007 Cornas_ _________________________________mag. 199.99<br />
“…exhibits notes of scorched earth, new saddle leather, blackberries, cassis, figs,<br />
and tobacco leaf. Luscious by Clape’s standards, it should age nicely for 15<br />
years.” <strong>Wine</strong> Advocate, rated 90-92/100<br />
“<strong>The</strong> final blend will be outstanding.” Steve Tanzer, rated 93/100<br />
2006 Cornas_ ____________________________ 119.99<br />
2006 Cornas_ __________________________ mag. 249.99<br />
It is full-bodied with macho power as well as serious<br />
depth.” <strong>Wine</strong> Advocate, rated 93/100<br />
“Saturated ruby…brooding aromas…superb sweet<br />
length…” Steve Tanzer, rated 93/100<br />
2007 Cornas Renaissance______________ 59.99<br />
“…is a delicious, up-front, deep purple-colored effort…<br />
and a long, heady finish.” <strong>Wine</strong> Advocate, rated 89-<br />
91/100<br />
Rated 91/100, Steve Tanzer<br />
2006 Cornas Renaissance________________ 69.99<br />
Rated 92-92/100, <strong>Wine</strong> Advocate<br />
Rated 91/100, Steve Tanzer<br />
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