The Bordeaux Values From The Monumental 2009 Vintage Keep Coming

2009 Chateau du Courneau Medoc
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If you missed out on May’s 2009 Bordeaux value of the month we’re giving you a second chance to experience the vintage with another top value from 2009. This time it’s the 2009 Chateau du Courneau Medoc from the Medoc region just to the north and west of St Estephe.

The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux produced many exceptional wines across the board ranging from inexpensive value Bordeaux up to the first growths, especially in the appellations on the left bank of the Gironde River on the Medoc peninsula. There's simply no doubt about that. The Wine Spectator rated the vintage 97-100 point and Robert Parker rated the different regions of Bordeaux anywhere from 97-99 points.

One of those values is the 2009 Chateau du Courneau. A delicious Bordeaux with a round and velvety structure to it with some blackberry, cedar, tobacco leaf, and ripe tannins. The flavors are very similar to May’s Chateau Bel Air.

A great value Bordeaux at a price that doesn’t hurt…$12.99! Free Shipping on six bottles and an additional $12 off on a Case when you use the coupon code 12OFFMEDOC.

Jon Visser, Wine Buyer 3 ½ Stars-- A delicious Bordeaux with a round and velvety structure to it with some blackberry, cedar, tobacco leaf, and ripe tannins. This actually is very similar to the Chateau Bel Air we sold out of last month.

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Top White Bordeaux From The 2009 Vintage

2009 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc
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The white wines from Domaine de Chevalier are always very difficult to find. They only produce about 2000 cases total between the Grand Vin and the Second label, l'Esprit de Chevalier. There are actually only about 800 cases produced of the Esprit.

We discovered the 2009 l'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc while tasting with a new supplier from Bordeaux in February. We tasted a large number of 2009 white Bordeaux while in Bordeaux in April last year, and many of them were very rich and concentrated, yet seemed to need a little time in the bottle to settle down. The 2009 l'Esprit displayed the amazing concentration of flavors that you expect from 2009, but the difference was that it also showed great balance on the finish with soft acidity.

The 2009 l'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc was produced from the same vineyards that yielded the Robert Parker 96-98 point Domaine de Chevalier Blanc. The l'Esprit has not been reviewed yet, but it’s a winner that drinks more like a $40 wine.

It is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. $24.99 per bottle on sale with $1 per bottle shipping on six bottles and Free Shipping on a Case!

Jon Visser Wine Buyer 4 Stars-- Melon and peaches on the nose. Very rich and concentrated on the palate with ripe honeydew melon, white peach, lychee nut, some minerals, and good acidity. A very long and rich finish. It’s so good that it makes you wonder just how good the Grand Vin from Domaine de Chevalier must be.

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Antonio Galloni Calls This “A Back Up the Truck Wine”

2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
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The Produttori del Barbaresco decided not to bottle any Riserva in 2006, so in 2009 they began blending the wine destined for Riserva into their regular bottling. Antonio Galloni of the Wine Advocate recently detailed this on the bulletin board on eRobertParker.com, "Lots that start with 2010 include 50% Riserva juice. Lots that start with 09 and are under 120 have 0% Riserva juice, lots above 09.120 include 30% Riserva juice. The first two numbers are the year, the second number is the calendar day... At Produttori each bottling day is assigned a lot number, but there are in reality only three unique 'lots' in the sense most commonly used."

Here’s what Antonio Galloni said about the 2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco that didn't have any Riserva blended in, “If there is a better bottle of age worthy red wine from anywhere in the world sub $30 I would like to know about it. This is a back up the truck wine and a fabulous effort from the Produttori.” Just imagine how much better the lots from 2010 are with 50% of the Riserva in the blend now.

We just received a new shipment of 2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco the first week of June with lots 10,155 and 10,161. Bottled on the 155th and 161st day of 2010. We believe these may be the last lots of the 06 vintage. We have it on sale for $26.97 per bottle, with an added bonus of shipping for just $1 per bottle on orders of six bottles or more. The time is now to back up the truck!

Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate 92 Points-- The 2006 Barbaresco is a gorgeous, generous Barbaresco loaded with ripe dark fruit. This is an especially harmonious, refined Barbaresco from the Produttori that is also somewhat unusual for its dark, brooding personality. Licorice, leather and tar linger on the powerful finish. Today the wine is remarkable for its depth and concentration, while the aromatic complexity will develop in bottle. If the regular Barbaresco holds this much power, I can only wonder what the Riservas might have in store. Simply put, this is a marvelous effort. This is Lot 9.125 Anticipated maturity: 2011-2031.

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From The Perrin Family Of Famed Chateau de Beaucastel

2009 Tablas Creek Cote de Tablas Rouge
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Tablas Creek Winery in Paso Robles, California was founded by the Perrin family, owners of the great Rhone valley estate Chateau de Beaucastel, and Robert Haas, founder of a well-regarded wine import company, Vineyard Brands.

The winery was created with the southern Rhone Valley in mind. The winery is dedicated to Rhone varietals, and for their reds, they use a similar blend of grapes to that of the Perrin family’s Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape. They imported vine cuttings from their estate in the Rhone valley, and the grapes are organically grown.

The 2009 Tablas Creek Cote de Tablas Rouge is a blend of primarily Grenache with Syrah, Counoise, and Mourvedre. A big, explosive Rhone blend that could handle any steak or sweet/spicy sausages on the grill. Let it breathe for 30 minutes if you can. It’s a monster.

The Wine Spectator recently awarded the 2009 Tablas Creek Cote de Tablas 93 points in its May 18 edition of the Wine Spectator Insider. Our price is 26.98 per bottle on sale with an added bonus of $1 per bottle shipping on six or more.

Wine Spectator 93 Points -- Charmingly fruity, supple and fun to drink, exhibiting ripe plum, black cherry and wild berry fruit that’s smooth and layered, with a long, fruity finish. Grenache, Syrah, Counoise and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2017

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99 Points And A Great Dominus For The Cellar

2008 Dominus Estate

The new vintage of Dominus will be here on Tuesday. It is the much anticipated and highly rated 2008 vintage. Robert Parker rated the 2008 at 99 points which ties it with the 1994 as the highest rated Dominus ever!

Only three Cabernet based wines from Napa in 2008 outscored Dominus, receiving 100 point scores, but they sell for two to three times the price, a lot to pay for one point!

There won’t be as much wine to go around with the 2008. The production of the 2008 was about 20% lower than that of the 2007 vintage. We were able to keep the 2007 in stock for a little while, but we’re not sure if we’ll be able to do the same with the 2008.

The blend for the 2008 Dominus Estate is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petite Verdot. The price is $169.00 per bottle on sale.

Robert Parker 99 Points-- Made in a more masculine style, the 2008 Dominus has all of that along with bigger body and more structure, fat, density and texture. Both are brilliant wines and they represent the finest back-to-back vintages for Dominus since 2001 and 2002 or 1990 and 1991. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years.

This estate, owned by Christian Moueix, includes the famed Napanook Vineyard that was the base of so many of the historic Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignons of the 1950s and 1960s. Interestingly, they have completely eliminated Merlot from the bottling....There are 4,200 cases of the 2008 Dominus which is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Lower yields resulted in a denser, more concentrated wine. The remarkable thing about these cuvees is that they smell like a hypothetical blend of a top Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and a serious Bordeaux, possibly a cross blend of a Pomerol and Pauillac. Both wines possess silky sweet tannins, which is the big difference between Dominus post-1990 and the first seven vintages, where the tannin content was relatively high. About 40% new oak is used in their upbringing...

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One of the Best Dry Rosés From 2010

2010 Domaine de la Sauveuse Rosé Cuvée Carolle
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What are the perfect wines for the summer, that are refreshing and versatile, no matter what you’re serving or doing? We think Rosé has to be one of the top choices if not the choice.

The southern French region of Provence is probably the hottest region within the rapidly growing category of Dry Rosé. In fact, exports of Provence Rosé grew by nearly 50% in 2010.

We’ve got the perfect Rosé from Provence for your summer. In 2006, Robert Parker identified this producer an “up-and-coming producer in the Cotes de Provence appellation.” The producer is Domaine de la Sauveuse and the newly released 2010 validates Mr. Parker's prediction.

The 2010 Domaine de la Sauveuse Cotes de Provence Rosé Cuvée Carolle is excellent! Strawberries and raspberries with plenty of length and minerality.

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Jon Visser, Wine Buyer 4 Stars-- Ripe strawberries on the nose. On the palate plenty of strawberries and raspberries with plenty of length and minerality. There’s a little more going on here than the very good 2009 from last year!

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Great Value From Chateauneuf Producer Domaine Charvin

2008 Domaine Charvin à Côté Vin de Pays
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Domaine Charvin is certainly among the very finest producers in all of Chateauneuf du Pape. The domaine’s style is one of elegance and minerality with black fruits beautifully balanced together. Their minimalist approach includes ageing their wines in concrete tanks rather than oak and no destemming of the fruit, which allows them to produce wines in this style. The result is a very pure expression of the terroir of the vineyards.

Not only do they produce a great Chateauneuf du Pape but they also have a top notch Cotes du Rhone and a superb value with their Domaine Charvin à Côté Vin de Pays, a blend of equal parts Grenache and Merlot.

Today we have the 2008 Domaine Charvin à Côté Vin de Pays. It’s a great value from a top producer. This is a delicious red wine that is packed with black fruits, earth, and minerals with no oak. A solid wine for $9.99! Plus, as a bonus, we’re also offering Free Shipping when you buy six or more.

Wine Spectator 87 Points-- Offers hints of mulled cherry and raspberry fruit, with dashes of spice and dried orange peel, followed by a fleshy finish. Grenache and Merlot. Drink now. 915 cases made. -JM

Robert Parker 86 Points-- The 2008 Vin de Pays a Cote is composed of equal parts Grenache and Merlot. It is a solidly made, rustic red exhibiting red and black fruit characteristics intermixed with notions of herbs and earth. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.

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