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UPC code: 7 84585 01120 9
2007 Monteillet, Condrieu, Chanson 6/750ml
The 2.5 hectare vineyard is located in the heart of the
Condrieu appellation, in the lieu-dit "Chanson".
The parcel is planted on a dry and steep granitic slope
"Bright
green-gold. Intensely floral aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle,
nectarine and peach skin. Turned smoky with air, picking up
sweet melon and pit fruit qualities and a late note of vanilla
bean. Finishes firm and focused, with the smoky note
repeating. "
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09),
89 pts
National Retail Price: $/ bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 01121 6
2007 Monteillet, Cote Rotie, Fortis 12/750ml
"Bright ruby-red. Fresh, focused red berry and cherry aromas are complicated
by smoky minerals, black tea and pipe tobacco. Lively
raspberry and cherry skin flavors display impressive depth but
no excess fat. Turns spicier with air and finishes with
excellent clarity and length. This should be appealing soon
after release."
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Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09),
90-93 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01121 6
2006 Monteillet, Cote Rotie, Fortis 12/750ml
"Fortis" is the Latin name for valiant, brave,
strong and vigorous.
Vigorous, like the Syrah and Viognier grapes planted on rocky,
poor, dry granitic soils.
Valiant, like the generations of winegrowers who have worked
hard in the vineyards since the Roman time.
Brave, like the vintners who still harvest manually.
The vineyards are located in the south of Ampuis.
The wine is powerful, mineral, round and fruity.
"Dark
red. Fresh, sexy scents of red berries, minerals and violet.
Seductive and sweet, with deep raspberry and blueberry
flavors, supple texture and good mineral snap. I really like
this wine's lithe, focused personality and finishing cling."
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Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09),
91 pts
National Retail Price: $/ bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 01025 7
2007 Monteillet, St Joseph Rouge, Cuvee du Papy 12/750ml
"Inky ruby. Exotically perfumed scents of fresh
raspberry, cherry-vanilla, sassafras and violet. Seamless,
sweet dark berry preserve flavors are impressively pure, with
an energetic jolt of minerals adding nerve. A hint of sweet
chewing tobacco creeps in on the focused, persistent finish."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09),
89-92 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01025 7
2006 Monteillet, St Joseph Rouge, Cuvee du Papy 12/750ml
The
first vintage was released in 1989, when Antoine, Stephane's
father, became a “Papy” (a grandpa).
The wine is produced from a selection of the best vines, best
grapes and best barrels.
This cuvée “à l’ancienne” (in the old-fashioned
way) is produced from old vines Syrah planted to
granite soils. Aged for 24 months in French oak demi-muids
(big barrels), it has been bottled without fining or
filtration.
Deep ruby color. Intense aromas of pepper and violet. Cassis, tapenade,
wood nuances. Full bodied, rich and round on the palate. Fine
tannins, violet, pepper and cassis. Elegance and finesse. A
baby Cote-Rotie.
"Deep ruby. Sexy, perfumed aromas of raspberry, cherry
preserves, potpourri and cured meat. Midweight red and dark
berry flavors shows very good depth, with no rough edges or
obvious tannins. The finish is sweet and impressively pure.
This spent 24 months in demi-muids."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09), 91
pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01025 7
2005 Monteillet, St Joseph Rouge, Cuvee du Papy 12/750ml
The
first vintage was released in 1989, when Antoine, Stephane's
father, became a “Papy” (a grandpa).
The wine is produced from a selection of the best vines, best
grapes and best barrels.
This cuvée “à l’ancienne” (in the old-fashioned
way) is produced from old vines Syrah planted to
granite soils. Aged for 24 months in French oak demi-muids
(big barrels), it has been bottled without fining or
filtration.
Deep ruby color. Intense aromas of pepper and violet. Cassis, tapenade,
wood nuances. Full bodied, rich and round on the palate. Fine
tannins, violet, pepper and cassis. Elegance and finesse. A
baby Cote-Rotie.
"A top-notch effort, although very limited, is the 2005
St.-Joseph Cuvee du Papy, which is aged in demi-muids prior to
bottling. The wine offers excellent black cherry, herb-tinged
fruit, medium to full body, and moderate tannins and
structure. It should drink well for a decade or more."
- Wine Advocate (Issue 170, Apr 07), 90 pts
"Opaque
ruby. Deep and smoky, with ripe blackberry and spiced plum
aromas underscored by musky tobacco and licorice. Bitter
cherry and dark berries on the palate, with chewy tannins and
a long, sweet finish. The tannins here are quite soft."
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International Wine Cellar (Feb 08),
90 pts
National Retail Price: $41.95/ bottle
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