Domaine Edmond Cornu Ladoix “ViellesVignes” 2009 $29.99
Cornu's wines are very fruit
driven and this is no exception, the black cherry and raspberry aromas burst
from the glass. The quality of the fruit is reflected on the palate too, rich
and textured, certainly drinkable at this early stage but there is considerable
backbone here whichwill keep this alive for a decade. Ladoix sits just underneath the Grand Cru
Hill of Corton and the terroir shows here.
It is a classy wine. WJGardener/U.K.reviewer,
90 pts
Marc Des champs Pouilly Fume Champs De Cri 2010 $25.99
This wine is a classic
example of the appellation that is fermented with natural yeast and left on the
lees for a considerable time. Rich and powerful, it is marked by an undercurrent of minerality.
Even more so it has the precision, elegance and exceptional length that makes the
wines of this appellation the envy of all the producers of Pouilly Fumé.
Importers Notes
The grapes for this wine are
harvested (by hand) from vineyards that border the Lalande de Pomerol
appellation. The grapes undergo a three-day cold maceration; the
alcoholic fermentation then proceeds for eight to ten days. The wine is
racked several times during its elevage in stainless steel and cement tanks
before being bottled after an egg-white fining. The grape composition is
predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc in the blend that provides
additional structure to the wine.
Importer’s Notes
La Manarine Cotes du Rhone Red 2011 14.99
The standard bearer of the
domaine is the Côtes du Rhône Rouge produced from the younger (but not young)
vines (average 35 years old) of the estate. This wine is 100% Grenache
and produces a classically spicy, full-bodied wine that speaks clearly of the
“garrigue” of the region. The grapes are destemmed before the fermentation and
the cuvaison is on the order of three weeks duration. The wine is bottled
without filtration after twenty to twenty-four months of “elevage”.
Importer’s Notes
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