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SAINT-ROCH VIEILLES VIGNES<br />
CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON 2009<br />
AC, Unfiltered<br />
TASTING NOTE: A blend of Syrah and Grenache<br />
that really shines. Fresh berry, cassis, cherry<br />
and red plum are at the forefront, accented by<br />
herbal notes, with the whole arrangement replaying<br />
steadily on the palate. A blend that’s smooth<br />
and creamy, with a dry finish. Savour this French<br />
pleaser with tandoori chicken, or ratatouille.<br />
(VINTAGES panel, April 2010)<br />
195107 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2<br />
RHÔNE<br />
CHÂTEAU DE NAGES RÉSERVE 2009<br />
AC Costières de Nîmes<br />
(R. Gassier, Prop.-Récolt.)<br />
TASTING NOTE: The Gassier family, who craft this<br />
wine, have been winemakers for four generations.<br />
This creamy red sports a nose of fresh raspberries<br />
and spice. The raspberry continues further in the<br />
aromas and flavours, along with recurring notes of<br />
black plum, chocolate, toffee, black pepper, baked<br />
fruit and toast. A wine with a sweet core, good<br />
length, and a lightly spicy finish. Thoroughly enjoyable<br />
with a variety of cheddars, or cinnamon<br />
chicken. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010)<br />
427617 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 1<br />
CHÂTEAU DE SAINT COSME<br />
LES DEUX ALBION<br />
CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2008<br />
AC<br />
(Louis Barruol, Prop.-Récolt.)<br />
TASTING NOTE: The 2008 Cotes du Rhone Les<br />
Deux Albion comes from Grenache planted in the<br />
Plan de Dieu and around the village of Carignan.<br />
Dark ruby/purple-hued, it offers plenty of kirsch and<br />
cassis notes intermixed with notions of underbrush,<br />
pepper, and earth. The wine cuts a broad,<br />
medium to full-bodied swath across the palate,<br />
and possesses impressive purity, length, and depth.<br />
It should drink nicely for 2-3 years. Drink: 2009-<br />
2012. Score: 90 (Robert Parker Jr., www.erobertparker.com,<br />
Oct. 2009)<br />
194985 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1<br />
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CLOS DU CALVAIRE<br />
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007<br />
AC<br />
(Vignobles Mayard)<br />
TASTING NOTE: Enormous aromas of ground<br />
pepper, Asian spices, roasted Provencal herbs,<br />
black cherries, and black currants jump from the<br />
glass of the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape Clos du Calvaire. Full-bodied,<br />
sexy, lush, and opulent, with enormous upfront<br />
appeal as well as good substance and depth, it<br />
should age nicely for a decade or more. Score: 90<br />
(Robert Parker Jr., www.erobertparker.com,<br />
Oct. 2009)<br />
728139 (XD) 750 mL $36.95 2<br />
DOMAINE DE LA BASTIDE CUVÉE<br />
LES FIGUES CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2009<br />
AC<br />
TASTING NOTE: 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache,<br />
20% Carignan. A fresh raspberry jam nose makes<br />
way for sweet and spicy flavours of fig, plum,<br />
dried prune, redcurrant and black pepper. There’s<br />
a stony minerality here, but with a sweet core,<br />
and a delightfully fruity finish. A medium-bodied<br />
Rhône red that will go beautifully alongside penne<br />
carbonara or butter chicken. (VINTAGES panel,<br />
April 2010)<br />
194852 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2<br />
DOMAINE NOTRE DAME<br />
DES PALLIÈRES LES MOURRES<br />
GIGONDAS 2007<br />
AC<br />
TASTING NOTE: Medium-deep ruby with aromas<br />
of crushed raspberry, underbrush, blackberry,<br />
pepper and other spices. Dry with fairly big fruit<br />
surrounded by fresh acidity and softening<br />
tannins. The mid-palate features a pretty spicy<br />
fruitiness. Medium bodied with a fairly long<br />
finish. Enjoy with roast leg of lamb or even lamb<br />
burgers. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010)<br />
194845 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2<br />
SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011 VINTAGES 43
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