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May 2005 Collector´s Club
2001 Forgeron Merlot
I know it´s no surprise that I´m a big fan of Marie-Eve Gilla´s wines.
I´ve not had anything that I didn´t enjoy from this Walla Walla-based winery, and this
Merlot certainly won´t change that! It runs $27.00, and is in reasonable short-term
supply. It´ll hold for another couple years, and will go well with just about any
reasonably rich food, or by itself. We also have a good stock of their un-oaked Chardonnay in
stock at $19.00.
2003 La Moussiere Sancerre
In one of my favorite regions in the world, this is one of the best producers. I visited
winemaker Alphonse Mellot in 2000, trying most of the barrels in the winery and marveling that, at
the time, this wine wasn´t being brought into this area. We helped change that.
This is the third time a wine from M. Mellot has graced one of our clubs. It is 100% Sauvignon
Blanc, from a VERY warm vintage (by Sancerre standards); consequently, it has a much fuller, richer
palate feel than is typical for the region. It´s a beautifully balanced, nuanced wine
that is ready to drink and will go well with shellfish, chicken, rabbit... you get the idea.
It sells for $19.75, and is in reasonable supply for the short term.
2002 Juan Gil Jumilla
Jumilla is one of the fastest-growing regions of Spain, known primarily for the Monastrell grape,
which is known as Mourvedre in France. In Jumilla, it produces a full, earthy wine that will
go well with rich foods. For $15.00, it´s quite a bargain. There´s a good
amount of it, and it´s ready to drink.
2004 Syncline Grenache Rosé
You know that this wine finds a home in this club every time out. Says a lot for the
consistency of this winery, no? Winemaker James Mantone constantly comes up with winners,
and this rich Rosé is a beautiful accompaniment to spring and summer fare. The winery
is almost out of this one. It´s $13.00.
2000 Chateau de la Haute Libarde Cotes de Bourg
Amazingly enough, Bordeaux really doesn´t have to cost an arm and a leg! This $12.00
beauty needs a bunch of time in your cellar - up to ten years - and will deliver the goods.
It´s an elegant, lovely, lighter style of Bordeaux that will accompany lots of different foods.
There´s a good supply.
2003 Chateau de Campuget Costieres de Nimes Blanc
This is a LOT of wine for $9.00! It comes from an estate owned by Jean-Lin Dalle in the region
just south of the lovely city of Nimes in the south of France. It´s made from Grenache
Blanc and Clairette, among other grapes. It is light and refreshing, just right for that
patio wine you´re looking for. There´s lots of it imported by our importer friend
Robert Kacher. Enjoy!
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