Château Margaux - In The Cellar - Bordeaux, France 1994
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FRENCH WINES
(Including Cassis, Vermouth & Cider)
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REGIONS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
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-ALSACE-
-WHITE WINE-
2007 DOMAINE ROLAND SCHMITT, GEWURZTRAMINER, GLINTZBERG (ORGANIC) $19.99
Aromas of spice (nutmeg & clove) and some tropical fruit with some minerality.
2007 DOMAINE ROLAND SCHMITT, RIESLING, GLINTZBERG (ORGANIC) $19.99
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-BORDEAUX-
-WHITE WINE-
2007 CHÂTEAU SAINTE MARIE, ENTRE-DEUX-MERS $15.99
-RED WINE-
2006 LES DEMOISELLES DE FALFAS, CÔTES DE BOURG $15.99
2005 CHÂTEAU DAMASE, BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR $15.99
2006 CHÂTEAU SAINTE MARIE, BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR $17.99
This family owned property is located in the heart of the Bordeaux winemaking region in Entre-Deux-Mers. The wine is made from 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc grapes and spends 12 months in small French oak barrels. This is a rich, full-bodied dry wine with loads of ripe fruit flavors and is soft and smooth on the palate. This is clearly a steal for red Bordeaux in this price range. Match with red meats or strong cheeses.
2005 CHÂTEAU FALFAS, CÔTES DE BOURG $21.99
2005 CHÂTEAU LYONNAT, LUSSAC-SAINT-ÉMILION $24.99
2004 CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL, SAINT-ESTÈPHE $110.00
-DESSERT WINE-
2004 CHÂTEAU GRAND PIQUEY, SAUTERNES, 375ML $16.99-SOLD OUT-
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-BURGUNDY-
-WHITE WINE-
2007 DOMAINE MANCIAT-PONCET, MÂCON-CHARNAY $16.99
2006 HERVÉ AZO, PETIT CHABLIS $19.99
2004 CHÂTEAU DE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET, MERSAULT-PORUZOTS, 1ER CRU $63.00
-RED WINE-
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008 GEORGES DUBOEUF, BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU $14.99
2006 DOMINIQUE PIRON, "EN BEAUJOLAIS", LE GAMAY $9.99
2006 DOMINIQUE PIRON, BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, DOMAINE DE LA CHANAISE" $14.50
2006 DOMINIQUE PIRON, CRU BEAUJALAIS, BROUILLY, "DOMAINE DE COMBIATY", $19.99
My top choice for turkey day. Over the years I tend to select Cru Beaujolais for Thanksgiving dinner because it complements the meal so well. This years favorite is the Piron Brouilly, what a fantastic wine. Explosive aromas with plummy, juicy, red fruits and ripe grape flavors. At twenty dollars a bottle this is the deal to be had, and you could even age the wine a few years, imagine that!
2006 DOMAINE CONFURON-COTETIDOT, BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAIN, $18.99
Half Pinot Noir & half Gamay grapes from Burgundy. Poor mans red Burgundy at its best with just enough stuffing to pair with many a holiday fare. Red cherry fruit flavors with a very light pepperiness. One glass is just not enough, too inviting.
2006 DOMAINE MANCIAT-PONCET, MÂCON BUSSIÈRES $18.99
2006 CAMUS-BRUCHON, BOURGOGNE $22.99
100% Pinot Noir Grapes.
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-CHAMPAGNE-
AGRAPART & FILS, BRUT, BLANC DE BLANCS, LES SEPT CRUS $35.99
Agrapart is a small family owned winery that has been making Champagne since 1894. All of their grapes are hand harvested and they produce just 2000 cases of the "non-vintage brut" per year. This dry Champagne is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
AGRAPART & FILS, BRUT, BLANC DE BLANCS, "TERROIRS", GRAND CRU AVIZE $44.99
NV LOUIS ROEDERER, BRUT PREMIER $49.99
Why not splurge a little on this fantastic French Champagne? I concur with Wine Spectator Magazine's review: Delicious. Smooth and complex, revealing flavors of yeast, berry, ginger and citrus, allied to a firm structure. Ends with a firm, tactile sensation and an aftertaste of candied citrus. Drink now. 90 Points.
NV PHILIPPONNAT, RÉSERVE ROSÉE, BRUT $59.99
NV BOLLINGER, CHAMPAGNE, BRUT, "SPECIAL CUVÉE" $69.99
1999 BOLLINGER, CHAMPAGNE, BRUT, "LA GRANDE ANNÉE" $139.99
63% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay grapes aged for a Minimum of five years.
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-LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON-
-RED WINE-
2007 MOULIN DE GASSAC, "GUILHEM", VIN DE PAYS DE L'HERAULT, (ORGANIC) $11.99
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan & Cinsault grapes from 25-50 year vines grown organically on the windy, sun soaked shores of the Mediterranean. No oak to meddle with the clean fruit in this charming wine. This is one of the best dry red wine values in the store, highly recommended! (Organic)
2006 MAS DES BROUSSES, CHASSEUR DES BROUSSES $11.99
70% Merlot & 30% Grenache grapes. Excellent Value!
2005 DOMAINE PIQUEMAL, CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON, "TRADITION" $12.99
2004 LA MADURA, SAINT-CHINIAN, CLASSIC, LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON $17.99
The Saint-Chinian wine appellation is located in Southern France, inland from Montpellier. I visited this rough and rocky dry region on a wine tour in 1992 when the appellation was just starting to ramp up their quality. Nadia and Cyril Bourgne make this hearty, dry red wine from 39% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 16% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah grapes. Pair with red meats or lamb.
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-LOIRE-
-SPARKLING WINE-
BAUMARD, CRÉMANT DE LOIRE, "CARTE TURQUOISE" $19.99
Made from Chenin Blanc grapes with some Cabernet Franc, this classic Loire Valley dry sparkling wine is a tasty partner for cold appetizers and pairs wonderfully with chilled oysters. The Baumard estate dates back to 1634 and they are highly regarded for this special cuvée called "Carte Turquoise".
BAUMARD, CRÉMANT DE LOIRE, CARTE CORAIL BRUT ROSÉ $21.99
100% Cabernet Franc grapes.
FRANÇOIS CHIDAINE, MONTLOUIS SUR LOIRE BRUT $21.99
François Chidaine sells out every bottle of wine he makes within just a few months of bottling. Montlouis is just across the river from the famous Vouvray appellation. This unique sparkling wine is relatively dry, made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, and would be just perfect for Sunday brunch.
-WHITE WINE-
2006 DOMAINE DE BERNIER, CHARDONNAY, VIN DE PAYS DU JARDIN DE LA FRANCE $9.99
2007 FRANÇOIS CHIDAINE, TOURAINE, SAUVIGNON BLANC $12.99
Classic styled Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc from the master of Montlouis and Vouvray. Most of the fruit comes from Chidaine's biodynamically farmed vineyards while some fruit comes from reliable local sources. Minerals and citrus are packed into this beauty that shows surprising length and complexity for the appellation. This is a great lower-priced alternative to the popular sauvignons produced in the eastern Loire Valley.
2006 DOMAINE SYLVAIN BAILLY, QUINCY $17.99
The region of Quincy is also know for Sauvignon Blanc and makes a style which is typically creamier and softer than the other wines of the region. The Bailly family have been wine-makers in Sancerre from father to son since 1700. They have had a bit of practice you might say!
2007 HENRY PELLÉ, MENETOU-SALON, "MOROGUES" $19.99
Menetou-Salon is just South of Sancerre and makes a Sauvignon Blanc that is a touch herbaceous and often floral with flavors of Grapefruit and minerals. This pungent wine is a great partner for the goat cheeses for which the region is so famous.
2005 CÉLESTIN BLONDEAU, SANCERRE, "CUVÉE DES MOULINS BÂLES" $23.99
2007 DOMAINE SYLVAIN BAILLY, SANCERRE, "TERROIRS" $24.99
The Bailly family have been wine-makers in Sancerre from father to son since 1700. This is a classic styled Sancerre from Bailly's vineyards in and around the village of Bué, one of the greatest villages in the appellation. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
-RED WINE-
2005 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD, ANJOU ROUGE, "LOGIS DE LA GIRAUDIÈRE", ANJOU $19.99
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-PROVENCE-
- ROSÉ -
2007 CHÂTEAU BARBANAU, CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ, "L'INSTANT" $16.99
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-RHÔNE-
- ROSÉ -
2007 DOMAINE AMIDO, TAVEL, "LES AMANDINES" $16.99
-RED WINE-
2006 LA CABOTTE (DOMAINE D'ARDHUY"), CÔTES DU RHÔNE $11.99
2007 CAVE DE CHANTE PERDRIX, SYRAH, VIN DE PAYS DES COLLINES RHODANIENNES $14.99
2005 CHÂTEAU DE MONTMIRAIL, VACQUEYRAS, CUVÉE DES DEUX FRERÈS $19.99
2006 CAVE DE CHANTE-PERDRIX, SAINT-JOSEPH, "EMPREINTE" $25.99
2005 DOMAINE DU VIEUX LAZARET, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE $32.99
2004 OGIER CAVES DES PAPES, CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, "LES CLOSIERS" $33.99
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- SAVOIE -
- SPARKLING WINE -
DOMAINE BALIVET, BUGEY CERDON, SAVOIE, (ORGANIC) $23.99
In the foothills of the Alps northeast of Lyon exists a little-known wine growing area named Bugey Cerdon. Bugey is the area and Cerdon is a small town within. In this small region a hand full of dedicated growers continue to produce a wonderfully refreshing, off-dry rosé sparkling wine, the Méthode Ancéstrale. Lightly sparkling with just 8% alcohol, this is the type of wine that is perfect for the holidays when the house is full of guests. Very unique and highly recommended. (Organic)
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- SOUTHWEST -
-RED WINE-
2004 CHÂTEAU LA COUSTARELLE, CAHORS, GRANDE CUVÉE PRESTIGE $13.99
80% Malbec & 20% Merlot grapes.
-SWEET WINE-
DOMAINE CHIROULET, FLOC DE GASCOGNE $18.99
FRANÇOIS PEYROT, PINEAU DES CHARENTES $29.99
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-CASSIS-
DOMAINE LUCIEN JACOB, CREME DE CASSIS, 375ML $14.99
This concentrated sweet blackcurrant liqueur (18% Alc.) has traditionally been mixed with French white wine to make what is known as a "Kir." When mixed with Champagne it is known as a "Kir Royale." Might we suggest a splash or so with the Spanish sparkler Montsarra Cava ($14.99) for the ever so affordable and delicious "Kir Cava." Now this is a classy way to welcome your guests!
-VERMOUTH-
DOLIN, VERMOUTH DE CHAMBÉRY, DRY WHITE $17.99
DOLIN, VERMOUTH DE CHAMBÉRY, SWEET RED $17.99
-CIDER-
2006 ERIC BORDELET, SYDRE DOUX, OFF DRY SPARKLING APPLE CIDER, ORGANIC (4% ALC.) $12.99
2006 ERIC BORDELET, POIRÉ GRANIT, OFF DRY SPARKLING PEAR CIDER, 300 YEAR OLD TREES, (4% ALC.) $21.99
