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DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D<br />
LOIRE<br />
CÉDRICK BARDIN<br />
POUILLY-FUMÉ 2009<br />
AC<br />
TASTING NOTE: This is classic Poully-Fumé,<br />
loaded with layers of citrus, gooseberry, a light<br />
smoky minerality and delicate herbal aromas<br />
on the nose. The palate is dry with a crisp and racy<br />
acidity, lively citrus flavours and again a lovely<br />
delicate herbal quality. Enjoy with fish topped with<br />
lemon and light butter. (VINTAGES panel, May 2010)<br />
202416 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 1<br />
MIDI<br />
BEAUVIGNAC PICPOUL DE PINET 2009<br />
AC Coteaux de Languedoc, Sud de France<br />
(Cave Les Costières de Pomerols)<br />
TASTING NOTE: The gloriously fruity, perfumed,<br />
light-bodied 2009 Picpoul de Pinet reveals copious<br />
notes of honeyed citrus (grapefruit and lemon<br />
zest), good acidity, and delicate honeyed pear-like<br />
flavors. Consume it over the next year. Drink:<br />
2010-2011. Score: 88 (Robert Parker Jr.,<br />
www.erobertparker.com, Aug. 2010)<br />
350124 (XD) 750 mL $11.95 1<br />
TERRES BLANCHES SEC MUSCAT 2009<br />
Vin de Pays d’Oc<br />
(Cave de Frontignan)<br />
TASTING NOTE: Some theorize that Muscat is the<br />
oldest domesticated grape variety, having been<br />
traced back thousands of years. This Muscat has<br />
aromas of ripe peach and floral, foreshadowing<br />
the palate-pleasing notes of apricot, honey, citrus,<br />
apple, and tangerine. Beautifully structured, this<br />
medium-bodied white ends in a dry, balanced<br />
finish. A first-rate accompaniment to a Swiss cheese<br />
quiche, or butternut squash risotto. (VINTAGES<br />
panel, April 2010)<br />
653188 (D) 750 mL $13.95 1<br />
42 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
FRANCE – RED WINE<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
CHÂTEAU D’ARGAN 2008<br />
AC Médoc<br />
Silver Medal winner at the Challenge<br />
International du Vin 2010.<br />
TASTING NOTE: Though renowned for the likes of<br />
Latour, Lafite-Rothschild and Margaux, the famous<br />
houses do not tell Bordeaux’s whole story. Like<br />
the wines it is known for, Bordeaux is itself layered<br />
and complex, with many hidden treasures. This<br />
medal-winner delivers rich notes of cassis, blackberry,<br />
plum, black pepper, oak and dark chocolate<br />
on the nose. The palate is dry, medium bodied, and<br />
adds a touch of mint. Lovely medium-long finish.<br />
Enjoy with rack of lamb or gourmet sausages.<br />
(VINTAGES panel, May 2010)<br />
199018 (D) 750 mL $16.95 2<br />
BURGUNDY<br />
JOSÉPHINE DUBOIS GRANDE RÉSERVE<br />
PINOT NOIR BOURGOGNE 2009<br />
AC<br />
A flavourful, fresh and fruity Pinot from the 2009<br />
vintage. This is a very good bellwether for the fine<br />
quality to come with the 2009 red Burgundies.<br />
Look for classic cherry, beetroot and plum aromas<br />
and flavours. Enjoy it with veal tenderloin or<br />
filet mignon.<br />
208025 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2<br />
MIDI<br />
CHÂTEAU CAMPLAZENS<br />
LA GARRIGUE 2007<br />
La Cape, AC Coteaux du Languedoc<br />
TASTING NOTE: This wine, from the excellent<br />
2007 vintage, won the trophy for Best Languedoc-<br />
Roussillon Red at the prestigious International<br />
Wine Challenge in 2010. Alluring notes of licorice<br />
and tobacco in the nose reveal further aromas<br />
and flavours of rich red fruit, white pepper, beetroot,<br />
creamy chocolate and vanilla. A silky, mediumbodied<br />
red with a beautifully spiced finish and<br />
terrific length. Treat yourself after a long day with<br />
a chicken casserole. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010)<br />
195008 (D) 750 mL $16.95 2
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