WINE TASTING FRI. MAY 10 & SAT. MAY 11, CONCORD
SPECIAL OFFER:
DOMENICO CLERICO
The future is now
An iconic figure in Monforte D'Alba in Barolo who, along with Luciano Sandrone and Elio Altare, helped propel Barolo into the 20th century! Meticulous work in the vineyards of the Grand Cru Ginestra and a wine-making approach that revolutionized Barolo, making it something that could be enjoyed in our lifetimes, have been the hallmarks of this bold and trailblazing winery. We can nit-pick about what size barrels are preferable for Nebbiolo, but there is no denying the greatness of Clerico's vineyards or the greatness of the wines they produce.
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2008 BAROLO: New ReleasesTASTING IN CONCORD,
FRI. May 10, 4-7pm
Sat. May 11, 1-5pm
2008 CLERICO PAJANA BAROLO $75 - 93 pts. -- 15% off = $63.75 net
"Very fresh aromas and flavors of redcurrant, dried flowers, tobacco, graphite and earth. Conveys an almost painful impression of energy in the mouth, showing superb focus and finesse. Finishes very long and penetrating, with firm but elegant tannins. 93 pts." - IWA
2008 DOMENICO CLERICO BAROLO CIABOT MENTIN $75 - 96 pts. (qty discounts apply)
 (Previously called "Ciabot Mentin Ginestra.") "Deeper and richer on the nose.. with scents of redcurrant, mocha, dried flowers and earth. Wonderfully deep, layered and sweet; lush but with good limestone lift. This floods the palate with flavor and lingers with exceptional purity and persistence. 96 pts." -- IWA
2009 CLERICO TREVIGNE Barbera d'Alba $30 - 91 pts. Special 20% off $24 net.
"Sexy oak notes complement aromas of black raspberry and nuts. Lush, sweet and silky-rich, with noteworthy finesse to the cassis flavor. Finishes with enveloping soft tannins and excellent length. 91 pts." -- IWA
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Fri. & Sat. May 10 & 11, Belmont
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Kick-start summer with a taste of 2012 Roses: Provence, Italy, Corsica
Fri. May 10, 4-7p & Sat. May 11, 2-5p VINTAGES Belmont shop
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Join us for a taste of 2012 -- which will be your new summer patio pink?
CORSICA:
2012 Dom. de Vaccelli "Juste Ciel" Rose $19.99
Outrageously delicious rose from Corsica -- surprisingly full-bodied with great texture, notes of citrus blossom, figs, pine sap, and stony minerality.
LOIRE:
2012 LIEU-DIT COCAGNE Coteaux du Vendomois $9.99
Do you enjoy truly dry roses with character? Cocagne Rose is an unbeatable value and store favorite year after year.
PROVENCE:
2012 DOM. ROQUEFORT Provence Rose "Grele" $14.99
When this esteemed domaine's crop was destroyed by hail, neighboring estates pitched in a portion of their harvest to help create this unique "pan-Provencal" rose! Peach & citrus notes with delightful soft finish.
Estates include: Dom. du Bagnol, Dom. Tempier, Chat. Pibarnon, Trevaillon, Dom. Ott and many more. A veritable "who's who" of Provence producers!
2012 Commanderie du Peyrassol Cotes de Provence Rose $19.99
 Chateau Peyrassol makes THE classic Provence rose -- pale, watermelon pink color, lovely fruit blossom aroma with a crisp, dry finish. Organically-farmed blend of grenache, cinsault, and syrah creates this memorable rose that is lively, fresh and full. The lingering stony note is the mark of its sheer class and elegance. Enjoy!
VENETO:
2012 Le Fraghe Bardolino Chiaretto "Rodon" $14.99
 A blend of local grapes Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, Bardolino Chiaretto "Rodon" is a delicious, dry rose with layered flavors of citrus and berries, beautiful minerality and a smooth, crisp finish. Another delicious value from Matilda Poggi at Le Fraghe, just outside of Verona.
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MONTEVERTINE 2009
Le Pergole Torte: Greatness Radiates
"Le Pergole Torte isn't a great Tuscan or Italian wine. It is simply one of the world's elite wines." -- Wine Advocate
VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES.
2009 MONTEVERTINE Le Pergole Torte $115; Case Price $97.75 ea
(Concord receives one case today-- for those who want to try a bottle before placing their order.)
2010 MONTEVERTINE "Montevertine" $56;
Case Price $47.60
2011 Montevertine "Pian Del Ciampolo" $32;
Case Price $27.20
Last summer, in a typically slow time of the year, we experienced a tremendous "feeding frenzy" for Montevertine's legendary wine "Le Pergole Torte." Literally every last bottle in our store, and in the entire co untry, sold out in a matter of days. Every case of '07, '06, and '04 "Le Pergole Torte" evaporated largely due to a retrospective tasting which merely demonstrated what we have always known: that Martino Manetti's "Le Pergole Torte" sits on a pedestal with a handful of other (mostly higher priced) monumental wines of Tuscany.
While many of its Super Tuscan counterparts impress with their rich, dark, velvety fruit and lavish use of expensive new French oak barrels, Le Pergole Torte sits in stark contrast relying solely on it's particular high altitude vineyards, unique micro-climate in Radda, its poor stoney soils, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Whenever any noteworthy wine professional is asked for their favorite wine appellation, 9 times out of 10, it is Burgundy. Only in Burgundy will you find the sensual silkiness of its Pinot Noir fruit, the ability of a single grape to express so many different characteristics, and for wines being noticeably different while growing in abutting vineyards. And lastly, the level of transparency, delicacy, and ethereal quality of its greatest examples. Le Pergole Torte shares many of these qualities that draw comparisons to Burgundy, but nothing can substitute for the soul of Tuscany that is present in every sip, for you to savor.
MONTEVERTINE wines are very limited.
Case orders will be filled first, followed by bottle orders. We recommend that you call or email immediately to reserve. Le Pergole lands May 10 in Concord, and the other wines will arrive next week in both stores.
VINTAGES CONCORD 978-369-2545
VINTAGES BELMONT 617-484-4560
THANK YOU!
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VERGET Chablis: the Charm of 2009
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Chablis, my desert island (white) wine.
The 2009 vintage was a beauty for Chablis! VINTAGES Eric Broege ordered these selections after tasting with Jean-Marie at his cellar in Burgundy. VERGET cellar. These gorgeous wines have many years of enjoyment ahead of them!
2009 Chablis "Montee de Tonnerre" 1er cru $55
"Classic Chablis nose of oyster shell, citrus peel and spicy floral aromas gives way to rich and full-bodied yet sophisticated flavors that exude dry extract, which confers a silky mouth feel on the superbly intense and lingering finish that is drier than most '09s. Definitely worth considering. Sweet spot outstanding! 93 pts." -- Burghound
2009 Chablis "Bougros" Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru $95
 "A ripe nose merges into textured, intense and notably concentrated big-bodied flavors that possess ample minerality and excellent verve on the tension-filled and very serious finish. This is a fine example of the appellation. 94 pts. Don't Miss!" -- Burghound
2009 Chablis "Blanchots" Grand Cru $95
"Pretty floral and primarily citrus fruit aromas that are in keeping with the lemon-suffused, rich and relatively amply-sized flavors that culminate in a strikingly long, dry and crisp finish brimming with Chablis character. Don't miss! 94 pts." --Burghound
2009 Chablis "Vaudesir" Grand Cru $105
"A ripe yet ele gant and admirably pure nose of green fruit, Granny Smith apple and tidal pool aromas marries into big and rich yet beautifully detailed flavors that brim with dry extract on the powerful and almost painfully intense finish that goes on and on. Impressive." 94 pts. "Don't Miss" --Burghound
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Jacques Puffeney, Jura--Part 2: For the adventurer in all of us
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We've all seen the commercials for Captain Morgan's rum --
the swashbuckling pirate at a stuffy formal party grabs the beautiful young woman, and whisks her away into a hedonistic after-party where the pleasure-seeking couple are immediately surrounded by other like-minded rebels of culture and gastronomy. They really know how to take life to its dangerously edgy extreme...while they all choke down the cloyingly sweet, artificially-flavored, mass-produced commercial beverage.
It would be much more appropriate to find our hero and heroine at the orgy-like party swilling down bottles of JACQUES PUFFENEY Arbois Poulsard, Trousseau, or Pinot Noir! Something truly edgy, irreverent, and dangerous!
What might the neighbors think?
Jacques Puffeney, Arbois
Reds that Rock
2011 PUFFENEY Poulsard $30
 pale red, intensely mineral character with fine tannins
2011 PUFFENEY Trousseau $35
Brambly, ripe raspberries, notes of new leather, black pepper and tea
2011 PUFFENEY Pinot Noir $35
Juicy plum and cherry fruit; fennel and black pepper
Just arrived:
JURA "VIN JAUNE"!
2005 PUFFENEY Arbois Vin Jaune $85 (620ml bottle)
 Vin Jaune: 100% Savagnin aged a minimum of six years "sous voile," often in a warmer, attic-like environment. Vin Jaune is quite rare -- very particular conditions are required for "true" Vin Jaune; simply picking late and aging long does not guarantee the desired result. To make a great wine of this type the Savagnin must be both high in sugar and high in acid; a hard-to-obtain combination. The Savagnin destined for the Vin Jaune must age in large barrels at least 6 1/2 years, but Puffeney usually waits 8+ years to make a final determination as to whether the appropriate quality level has been reached. True Vin Jaune is a glorious wine, with unforgettable depth, intensity, piquancy, and complexity. An occasion all on its own!
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Celebrations on Special: 20% off*
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DOM. MONTBOURGEAU Cremant de Jura $25; Special 19.99 net! 100% Chardonnay aged on  the lees and fermented in bottle. Yes, it's delightfully dry! A superbly festive sparkling, Montbourgeau is a worthy toast for your proudest occasion.
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BISOL Prosecco "Crede" $25; Special $19.99 net!
 Single-vineyard prosecco that's in a class of its own: dry, fragrant, with a surprisingly creamy texture. Believe in excellent prosecco; raise a glass of "Crede" from BISOL!
| Special net prices good thru May 31! Stock up now for your celebrations!
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NEW ARRIVALS from Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol
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Transform your patio into a Provencal retreat! Just add Bandol.
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BANDOL:
2012 CHATEAU PRADEAUX Bandol Rose $30
Robust, rich and complex, this classic Bandol Rose offers more structure and power than most -- stands up to grilled main courses.
2012 CHATEAU PRADEAUX Cotes de Provence Rose $19.99
This elegant rose from a blend of Cinsault and Mourvedre is a classic example of the Provence style at a lower price. Fragrant with wild strawberries, watermelon, and herbs, its silky texture and refreshing coastal minerality make it a welcome guest at any summertime gathering.
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JUST ARRIVED!
CLOS MOGADOR:
Ancient history in the bottle
2010 CLOS MOGADOR Priorat $95 96 pts. (Priorat, Spain)
Why does it always seem that all of the greatest  regions for wine production in the world were originally cultivated by the Romans and then later, more meticulously organized by Christian Monks? It is also amazing to think of the importance that wine had as a revered, natural, agricultural product that brought pleasure to an otherwise grinding, inhospitable world, that after brutally battling another nation, vineyards were planted in what turns out to be some of the single greatest sites in the world for growing vitis vinifera, noble grape varietals for making wine.
Priorat, in the Catalonia region of Spain, is one of those privileged places on earth where all things come together to allow the creation of singular, world class wine. Geology: primarily
slate (llicorella). Climate: warm and arid. Grape varieties planted: Grenache and Carignan, both perfectly suited for cultivation in these circumstances. And lastly the dedicated vigneron, in this case Rene Barbier of Clos Mogador who almost 25 years ago, single-handedly brought Priorat onto the world stage, and inspired a  new generation of aspiring winemakers by creating wines of great depth, richness and complexity. "Wonderful purity, dark cherries, crushed stone, slate and touches of thyme and white pepper towards the finish, which has immense precision and focus. This is going to be a razor-sharp Clos Mogador - do not wait to place your order! 96 pts." --Wine Advocate | |
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PIBARBON BANDOL: Aged to Perfection
1990 CHATEAU de PIBARNON Bandol Rouge $198 -- Library Release ($168 with mixed case discount)
BANDOL is one of those mystical magnetic wines  that never fail to fascinate, and sadly, are almost always drunk too young. Finally, we are pleased to offer this special opportunity -- a top Bandol Rouge gracefully aged to perfection in its own native cellar environment! Just arrived... the
1990 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge, $198 ($168 with case discount).
This 1990 Pibarnon received rave reviews even in its infancy: "This is one of the finest young Bandol reds I have tasted. The color is saturated dark ruby/purple, and the nose offers up intense aromas of cassis, olives, and spicy new oak. In the mouth, there is extravagant richness, as well as layer upon layer of fruit, good structure, and a whoppingly long, extremely well-delineated finish. This magnificent Bandol should age effortlessly..." -- Robert Parker, WA
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