2009 Burgundy: Variety and Value

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Ghislaine Barthod: Queen of Chambolle

 

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GHISLAINE BARTHOD:

2009 Chambolle-Musigny

Burgundy aficionados have long known of the exceptional wines of Ghislaine Barthod, though her tiny production and highly sought-after cult status has made her wines difficult to obtain, particularly in a touted vintage such as 2009. What we are able to offer here, a selection of 4 different Chambolle premier crus, has been made possible only through our years of commitment to a grower through difficult vintages as well as highly-rated ones. --EB 

   

"There is no better place to learn about the subtleties of Chambolle than in the cellars of Ghislaine Barthod. Barthod's wines run the gamut from the delicate to the virile, all within the confines of this tiny village. Every wine I tasted during my recent visit was impeccable. I can't recommend the wines of this small, family-run domaine highly enough." --A. Galloni, Wine Advocate

 

2009 Bourgogne Rouge "Les Bons Batons" Reg. $43; CASE PRICE $32.94

"The 2009 Bourgogne presents a typical expression of Chambolle in its perfumed, floral aromatics and silky fruit. Red raspberries and mint linger on the delicate, inviting finish. 2012-2019. 89pts." -WA 

 

2009 Chambolle Musigny Reg. $85; CASE PRICE $65.24

"The 2009 Chambolle-Musigny is a hugely pleasing wine laced with dark red fruit, mint, minerals and flowers, all of which come together with notable persistence. A weightless, effortless wine, the Chambolle impresses for its impeccable balance and lovely sense of harmony. 2012-2019. 90 pts." -WA 

 

VINTAGES SPECIAL: 

2009 CHAMBOLLE 1er Cru Case

VINTAGES is offering a 12-bottle selection of 2009 Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru wines from DOM. GHISLAINE BARTHOD. These stunning wines from this benchmark estate are particularly age-worthy and offer the rare privilege of deeply exploring the terroir of this singular village. Combined with the outstanding 2009 vintage, this selection offers incredible value. Truly a rare opportunity. Bottle prices shown reflect the special discount -- up to 25% off!

 

12 bottles, 3 of each Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru:

3 bts Chambolle Musigny 1er "Les Baudes" 93pts. Reg. $128; Case Price $97.64  

3 bts Chambolle Musigny 1er "Aux Beaux Bruns" 93pts Reg. $128; Case Price $97.64 

3 bts Chambolle Musigny 1er "Les Cras" 94 pts. Reg. $148; Case Price $113.79 

3 bts Chambolle Musigny 1er "Les Fuees" 94pts. Reg. $148; Case Price $113.79  

Retail Value $1,656; Package Price = $1,268.58

 

To see full reviews and scores, click here. 

 

 

TO ORDER, call Eric Broege 978-369-2545.  

Or email eric@vintagesonline.com 

All orders must be held with a credit card and will be confirmed with the importer.

 

JEROME CHEZEAUX:
Nuits St Georges 08/09

Exploration of Village & Vintage Variation! 

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Jerome Chezeaux

 

"Jerome Chezeaux farms a total of 11.2 hectares of vineyards, of which 6.6 are estate owned. The fruit is 100% destemmed. Chezeaux favors fairly lengthy macerations. New oak levels are on the low side. As is the case at many estates, the 2009s have a slight upper hand in many of the entry and mid-level wines, while at the high end the 2008s are superb. Either way, these are some of the most beautiful, classically built wines I tasted on my trip. Patience is required, though, as these are sturdy wines that need bottle age." -A. Galloni, WA

 

 

2009 JEROME CHEZEAUX Vosne Romanee Reg. $56; CASE PRICE $42.71

"The 2009 Vosne-Romanee impresses for its richness and explosiveness at this level. The sheer depth and dimension is truly beautiful in this highly representative village Burgundy. 2012-2019. 90 pts." -- A. Galloni, WA  

     

VINTAGES SPECIAL   

CONNOISSEUR COLLECTION: JEROME CHEZEAUX Nuits St. George 1er Cru   

This offering from Jerome Chezeaux in Nuits St. Georges contains two villages AND two vintages. We have created two different CONNOISSEUR COLLECTIONS, one from each village, that contain both 2008 & 2009 1er cru bottlings. Fascinating! Confident collectors will jump at the chance to cellar a selection of vintage and village comparisons, generally only available by purchasing a full case of each. If you're nervous about the 2008 vintage, you shouldn't be. A quick review of the scores show great similarities in quality, and in some cases, 2008 exceeds its '09 counterpart! Bottle prices shown reflect the special discount -- up to 25% off!   

 

12 bottles; 3 each vineyard/vintage  

3 bts. 2009 Nuits St Georges 1er "Les Pruliers" 92pts. Reg. $68; Case Price $52.38 

3 bts. 2008 Nuits St Georges 1er "Les Pruliers" 92+pts. Reg. $64; Case Price $49.09 

3 bts. 2009 Nuits St Georges 1er "Aux Boudots" 92pts. Reg. $68; Case Price $52.38 

3 bts. 2008 Nuits St Georges 1er "Aux Boudots" 91pts. Reg. $64; Case Price $49.09 

Retail Value $792; PACKAGE PRICE $608.82

 

To see the full reviews and scores, click here. 

 

    

VINTAGES SPECIAL: 

CONNOISSEUR COLLECTION: JEROME CHEZEAUX Vosne-Romanee 1er   

12 bottles, 3 each 1er cru vineyard/vintage

 

3 bts. 2009 Vosne Romanee 1er "Les Chaumes" 92pts. Reg. $71; Case Price $54.29 

3 bts. 2008 Vosne Romanee 1er "Les Chaumes" 92pts. Reg. $68; Case Price $52.38 

3 bts. 2009 Vosne Romanee 1er "Les Suchots" 94+pts. Reg. $110; Case Price $84.68 

3 bts. 2008 Vosne Romanee 1er "Les Suchots" 95pts. Reg. $102; Case Price $78.31  

Retail Value $1,053; PACKAGE PRICE $808.98   

 

To see the full reviews and scores, click here.   

 

 

TO ORDER, call Eric Broege 978-369-2545

Or email eric@vintagesonline.com 

All orders must be held with a credit card and will be confirmed with the importer.

 

NOTE: VINTAGES not responsible for typographical errors. 

 

2007 PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO Pre-Sell

 

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Aldo Vacca, Director
As most of you know, Produttori del Barbaresco, the legendary cooperative of Piedmont, claims a hallowed spot in our hearts, and on our shelves. With a broad swath of nine cru vineyards, and winemaking that closely hews to tradition and quality, the Produttori is tough to beat in its pure expression of vineyard, variety (nebbiolo!), and vintage characteristics. Of course, the wines are superb with long-aging potential. In 2006, the Produttori did not bottle the nine Barbaresco cru Riservas, so fans of the single-vineyards have waited patiently for this outstanding 2007 vintage. VINTAGES will offer all nine cru bottlings of the 2007 Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas. Our good friend, Aldo Vacca, has visited our stores and presided over our wine dinners numerous times, and he knows our customers are savvy enough to appreciate all the crus.  With nine to choose from, there's something for everyone, and comparing the different crus is part of the enjoyment and education. Scores are from Wine Advocate. Grazie!

Price: $65 each
Discounts: 12 or more bottles of 2007 cru 20% off ($52)*
(*Excludes Rabaja. 2007 Rabaja is very limited and can only be purchased along with other crus. For every three bottles of 2007 Riservas purchased, you may purchase one bottle of 2007 Rabaja net-priced at $65).

In response to last week's initial offer, several customers opted to purchase 3 bottles each (27 in total) of all 9 Barbaresco crus. This gives them the ability to have great drinking continuously as different crus mature at different rates. Great idea!

2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Asili" 94 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Montestefano" 94 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Montefico" 93 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Muncagotta" 90 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Ovello" 95 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Paje" 92 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Pora" 94 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Rio Sordo" 93 pts.
2007 Produttori del Barbaresco "Rabaja" 95 pts.


To place your order, call VINTAGES 978-369-2545 (Concord) or 617-484-4560 (Belmont). All orders will be confirmed prior to purchase.

Wines are scheduled to arrive in late April.
Iconic wines of Campania: Montevetrano & Galardi
Both winners of the Three Glasses Award!

2008 MONTEVETRANO 94+ pts. Special price $72.25!

 

Silvia Imparato, photographer and wine hobbyist, decided in the 1980's to revive her family's estate near Salerno in Campania. Silvia hired top eonologist Riccardo Cotarella to create what became the first iconic wine of the region.  "Loaded with the essence of black cherry liqueur, minerals and spices, the wine conquers the palate with layers of richly structured fruit. ... Today the 2008 looks to be a fabulous Montevetrano...drink 2018-2028. 94+ points." -- A. Galloni, WA


A heroic southern Italian wine
2008 GALARDI "TERRE di LAVORO" 97+ pts. Reg. $90; Special 6-bottle Price: $68 each 
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 "Galardi's 2008 Terra di Lavoro is a legend in the making. It is a fabulously ripe, rich and seductive wine endowed with beautifully articulated dark plums, ash, leather, licorice, all of which meld together in an explosive, utterly thrilling display of class and elegance. Clean, mineral notes frame the eternal finish. The wine will require considerable patience, but its class, pedigree and potential are all first-rate. Simply put, the 2008 is a monumental Terra di Lavoro. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038. 97+ points." -- A. Galloni, Wine Advocate
For more on these wines, click here.

2009 Burgundy from CHEVILLON & FOURRIER


2009 Burgundy is one of those vintages that brings smiles all around the table, from vignerons and winemakers, to importers and discerning consumers. Winemakers called it "easy;" we just call it delicious!  But supplies are limited -- many bottlings are already sold out. Amazingly, we have two 2009 reds from two of the most highly-regarded family-run estates in stock now! When you retrieve these from your home cellar in a few years, you will be congratulating yourself for your incredible foresight and wine smarts!  

 

2009 DOM. ROBERT CHEVILLON Nuits-St.-Georges 1er "Les Perrieres" $85 ($72.25 case price) 93 pts.   

chevillon bertrand, etcBertrand Chevillon called the 2009 a vintage that created "very powerful, ripe and concentrated wines. We picked from the 11th to the 17th of September under perfect harvest conditions. Yields were generous yet by no means excessive. It was one of those rare vintages where there was no stress from start to finish. As to the wines, 2009 reminds me of 2005 or 1999."  Click for more.... 

 

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2009 DOM. FOURRIER Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes $70 ($59.50 case price)

Jean-Marie Fourrier was equally pleased with the ease of the '09 harvest and elevage. "As to the wines," he says, "they are already delicious and deceptively accessible, which means that too many of them are going to be drunk too young. The '09s are going to surprise people in terms of how well they age."  Click to see more...


Don't walk -- run to the nearest VINTAGES and get your '09 Burgundy today!
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Oregon Pinot Noir & Gris from Belle Pente

Stop in for a taste of Oregon Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from BELLE PENTE!


FRI. MAR. 30 4-7pm
SAT MAR. 31 2-5pm
 
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2009 BELLE PENTE Oregon Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton $30


2008 BELLE PENTE Oregon Pinot Gris $17.99

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whites:
2010 PRA Soave Classico $15.99

2010 BRUNO GIACOSA Arneis $30 
reds
2009 LE SALETTE Valpolicella "I Progni" $30

2009 REMI ROLLIN Hautes Cote de Beaune Rouge $25

2009 BELLE PENTE Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton $30 
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Maremma Magic!

2009 Rocca di Frassinello "Poggio alla Guardia" $19.99 (red)

An intriguing partnership between Castellare di Castellina in Chianti and Baron de Rothschild of the famed domaine in Bordeaux led to the purchase of an estate in Maremma, Tuscany and wines that blend Tuscan and Bordeaux varietals.
Rocca Poggio guardia"Layers of radiant, expressive fruit caress the palate, followed by floral overtones, spices, sweet herbs and licorice. Sweet, silky tannins support the pliant, open fruit through to the finish." Poggio alla Guardia is 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese. A truly elegant Maremma blend -- enjoy!

Spring-time White!
2010 PRA Soave Classico $15.99
When a clean, crisp, fresh white is just right, all you need to know is PRA!

pra soave100% Garganega, the classy grape from Soave. "Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed rocks and pears are some of the notes that take shape as the 2010 Soave Classico opens up in the glass. The long, clean finish leaves a lasting impression. This is a terrific wine for the money." -- A. Galloni, WA 

 
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