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The descriptions found below are the ones our members will find with their monthly shipment of two bottles of fine wine from the French Wine Club.
Red: Château des Matards, Bordeaux, Premières Côtes de Blaye 2003
Located on the right bank of the fabulous Gironde Estuary, opposite the famous vines of Médoc, the Côte de Blaye forms a triangle of vineyards between Blaye, Sainte-Savin and Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde.
The Château des Matards belong to the Terrigeol family. It is on a privileged site with sandy, lime soils dominating the magnificent estuary. The grapes on the South-facing slopes are packed with natural sugar thanks to a perfect exposure to the sun. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a vivid purple color. The nose is intense with red fruit aromas and hints of blackberries. It is a well-balanced wine with medium tannins and long after taste.
Château des Matards is ready to drink, or can be kept 7 to 10 years.
To order, click here: Bottle ($15.50), Case ($148.80 - 20% off!). |
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White: Mâcon-Vinzelles Bourgogne 2005
Macon-Vinzelles is produced a few kilometers South of the city of Macon. The first mention of vine growing in the Macon area is by the 4th century Roman poet Ausonius, but it was Cistercian monks who, in the 11th and 12th centuries, established the Maconnais as a wine region. True recognition came a little later when, in 1660, a grower by the name of Claude Brosse traveled to Versailles (a 33-day journey in those days) with two casks of his wine. Arriving just as Mass was being said, he immediately kneeled but, being a head taller than the rest of the congregation, he caught the attention of the King who thought he was still sitting. The subsequent meeting and the monarch's tasting of the wine led to regular shipments to the court from then on.
The Macon-Vinzelles is a 100 % Chardonnay. It has notes of citrus and spice with mineral flavors. This wine is well integrated. It is complex, rich and medium-bodied, with fruit that is extremely well balanced. It has a well defined depth, a silky texture, a bit of acidity and a clean, crisp hazelnut finish.
Serve it with fish or chicken with wild mushrooms and white wine sauce.
To order, click here: Bottle ($15.50), Case ($148.80 - 20% off!). |
Previous 12 Wine-of-the-Month Selections(Important note: in general, only cases of past Wine-of-the-Month selections are available, and even so, we cannot guarantee that they will be available after a certain amount of time. Please call or e-mail us to check their availability.)
June 2006:
Red: Château de Marmorières La Clape 2003
White: Chateau Haut Rian 2004
May 2006:
Red: St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Cuvée du Moulin Neuf 2004
White: Saumur 2004
April 2006:
Red: Château Auzias 2003 - “Cuvée Mademoiselle”
White: Saint Roche 2004
March 2006:
Red: Chateau Segonzac Cru Bourgeois 2003
White: Domaine de Raissac 2004
February 2006:
Red: Domaine de la Pique Rouge 2003
White: Cheverny 2003
January 2006:
Red: Tour de Lys Merlot 2002
White: Chateau d'Arricaud 2002
December 2005:
Red: Domaine Bascou 2001, Languedoc
White: Domaine Lalanne, Côtes de Gascogne 2004
November 2005:
Red: Plume Bleue 2004, Vin de Pays d'Oc
White: Quincy 2003, Domaine Crotereau
October 2005:
Red: Chateau Ventenac 2002
White: Vin du Bugey, Jacquere 2004
September 2005:
Red: Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2002
White: Domaine de la Salette 2004
August 2005:
Red: Château Reignac de Tizac (Bordeaux) 2000
White: Château Hélène “Pénélope” 2004
July 2005:
Red: Domaine des Romarins, Côtes du Rhône 2002
White: Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine des Lauriers, Côteaux du Languedoc 2004
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