2008 Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils (Beaujolais) France – Gamay grape“Strawberries, marzipan, and sweet peony perfume grace the nose of Dupeuble’s 2008 Beaujolais, which comes to the palate satisfyingly juicy and with a peachy sense of underlying ripeness to go with its red berries. This finishes with welcome, winsome cut and freshness. I would plan to enjoy it over the next couple of years.” Rated 88 by The Wine Advocate
2007 Chateau de Lascaux Coteaux du Languedoc (Languedoc) France – blend of 60 % Syrah,
35 % Grenache, and 5% Mourvèdre grapes“Crushed red fruit, tobacco and garrigue notes give this red character and power. Intense midpalate, where this is filled with cocoa powder notes, finishing with plenty of mineral. Offers excellent balance.” Rated 89 by The Wine Spectator
2007 Michel Gassier Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes (Languedoc) France – blend of 35% Grenache Noir, 25% Carignan, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Cinsault and 5%Syrah grapes“From the well-known Chateau de Nages, this estate, one of the brilliant Philippe Cambie’s clients, is a selection of the best old vine sites. Aged in equal parts oak barrels and tank, and bottled unfiltered, this limited cuvee is a blend of five separate grapes (Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Syrah). A beautiful inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of truffles, licorice, damp earth, blackberries, and blue fruits. The wine possesses a long, rich, full-bodied texture, sweet tannin, vibrant acids, and an overall impression of opulence. It will drink well for 6-8 years.” Rated 90 by The Wine Advocate
2005 Chateau Tour St. Bonnet (Medoc, Bordeaux) France – blend of 45 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 % Merlot, and 5 % Malbec grapes
“Reminiscent of a mini-Grand Puy Lacoste with its cassis fruit, attractive aromatics, lush, sweet, medium-bodied flavors, and inky/ruby/purple color, the 2005 Tour St.-Bonnet sells for a fraction of the price of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste. But beggars can’t be that choosy, right? Drink it over the next 5-7 years.” Rated 88 by The Wine Advocate