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Fall
2006 Direct Import Presell Selections

FALL DI 2006 WINES
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Seigneurs de Bergerac
Blanc 2005
Varietals: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon,
10% Muscadelle.
Tasting Notes: The fresh, delicate nose
is enhanced with aromas of citrus and pear. On the palate,
these blend with soft spice notes. The abundance of fruit
lingers on the finish, yielding a remarkably versatile wine
that will pair well with a wide range of light dishes, and
is perfect by itself.
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Seigneurs de Bergerac
Rouge 2004
Varietals: 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: The wine begins with a
rich, fruity fragrance of blackcurrant and cherry. On the
palate it is supple and well rounded with a pleasant array
of dark fruit flavors. The soft texture carries through
to the finish, yielding a delightfully easy drinking, all
purpose red. Try it anytime.
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Château Haute Brande
Entre-Deux-Mers 2005
Varietal: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillion,
18% Muscadelle, 2% Colombard.
Tasting Notes: The wine begins with delightful
fragrances of melon and fig, which come together on the
palate with a light touch of mineral. The experience is
soft and delicate, and leads to a finish that is long and
clean with a gentle citrus note. This wine will enhance
and accent a wide range of chicken, vegetable and light
fish dishes.
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Château Des Proms
Graves Blanc 2004
Varietals: 85% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon
Gris, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes: Delicate floral aromas
with an appealing mineral background lead to a soft full
wine on the palate. The melon and fig of the Semillon grape
dominate the wine and lead to a crisp lemony finish. Try
this with richly flavored fowl or seafood.
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Château Haut-Grand-Champ
Bordeaux Rouge 2004
Varietal: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41%
merlot, 13% Cabernet Franck, 1% Malbec.
Tasting Notes: A pleasantly fragrant wine
with aromas of cherry and spice, this is a medium bodied,
unoaked Bordeaux with soft delicate tannins. Fermentation
in stainless steel helps preserve the bright fruit flavors,
which carry through to the soft pleasing finish. The elegant
balance of fruit and tannins will make this wine shine with
pork, fowl or a multitude of pasta dishes.
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Château Laurensanne
Côtes de Bourg 2004
Varietals: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50%
Merlot
Tasting Notes: Very forward, elegant and
soft, with a rich mouth feel and soft tannins. The attractive
flavors of cherry and cassis predominate accented with light
earth tones. A great all purpose red to pair with veal and
other lighter meat dishes.
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Château Gontier
Premières Côtes de Blaye 2005
Varietals: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50%
Merlot
Tasting Notes: A fine example of the concentration
of fruit and color we find with the classic 2005 vintage.
The wine is big and rich with pleasing aromas of cassis
and flowers. Full and dense on the palate, the Merlot-Cabernet
blend is surprisingly soft, ending in a long aromatic finish.
Try this with any hearty meat or pasta dish.
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Château Proms Bellevue
Grave Rouge 2005
Varietals: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32%
Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: The aromas of dark fruit
mix with light herbal ntoes. On the palate the wine is lithe
and supple, with the concentrated flavors of blackberry
and cherry. Again the 2005 vintage gives you a winner. The
soft texture and long fruit-filled finish will enhance a
wide array of richly flavored dishes.
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Château la Rose Metairie
Haut-Medoc 2005
Varietal: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45%
merlot
Tasting Notes: A rich bold wine from the
great 2005 vintage. The concentrated aromas are cassis,
spice and licorice. Deeply extracted, with rich tannins
and bright fruit, the wine offers complexity in drinking
now, as well as great promise of the future. Pair this with
grilled and roasted meats.
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Château Gauthier
Medoc 2003
Varietals: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40%
merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
Tasting Notes: The nose is a bright array
of blackberry, cherry and violet with hints of oak. The
intricacy of the nose carries onto the plate with elegance
and force. A jammy concentration of fruit and spice, accented
nicely with light toasty oak and elegant tannins. A perfect
combination with cheeses or grilled meats.
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Château Les Vieux Ormes
Lalande de Pomerol 2004
Varietals: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon,
5% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: Very rich plumy Merlot
fruit greets the nose with great intensity. The wine displays
lovely, dark red plum flavors complimented with light oak
and tobacco accents. A classic Merlot, with great texture
and a soft earthy finish. Pick you dish and Merlot fans
will love this one!
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Château Beyliux
Sauternes 2003
Varietals: 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon
Blanc, 5% Muscadelle.
Tasting Notes: Bright attractive aromas
of apricots, nectarines and honey. The lush and fruity palate
of apricot and pineapple flavors is coupled with the honeyed
overtones of botrytis. Well balanced, soft and delicious.
Perfect with a fruit tart, blue cheeses, as an aperitif
or by itself.
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