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Artisan France Silver

Artisan France Silver

Numerous grape varieties are cultivated in France, including both internationally well-known and obscure local varieties. In fact, most of the so-called "international varieties" are of French origin, or became known and spread because of their cultivation in France. Since French appellation rules generally restrict wines from each region, district or appellation to a small number of allowed grape varieties, there are in principle no varieties that are commonly planted throughout all of France.

Most varieties of grape are primarily associated with a certain region, such as Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux and Syrah in Rhône, although there are some varieties that are found in two or more regions, such as Chardonnay in Bourgogne (including Chablis) and Champagne, and Sauvignon Blanc in Loire and Bordeaux. As an example of the rules, although climatic conditions would appear to be favorable, no Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced in Rhône, Riesling wines in Loire, or Chardonnay wines in Bordeaux. (If such wines were produced, they would have to be declassified to Vin de Pays or French table wine. They would not be allowed to display any appellation name or even region of origin.)

 
 
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Sr No.    Brand   Appellation   Designation   Varietal Year Price Qty.
1 Domaine Calliot
Domaine Calliot
Meursault Clos du Cromin Chardonnay
Michel Caillot is the nephew of Pierre Morey, former winemaker at Domaine Leflaive, and now proprietor of Domaine Pierre Morey and Maison Morey-Blanc. Michel took over from his father Roger Caillot. Unusually for modern Burgundy, he tends to wait a full 24 months before bottling, although he transfers the wine to tank after 12 months, so as to preserve freshness and avoid drying out or oxidizing the wine. His two Meursaults are very different in character. Clos de Cromin is located on the North side of the village, near the border with Volnay Santenots, just below the campground on a slope. Wines here are always on the rich side, and this is no exception with lots of weight and solid fruit and richness.

2008 $44.99
2 Domaine Michel Caillot
Domaine Michel Caillot
Meursault Clos du Cromin Chardonnay
Michel Caillot is the nephew of Pierre Morey, former winemaker at Domaine Leflaive, and now proprietor of Domaine Pierre Morey and Maison Morey-Blanc. Michel took over from his father Roger Caillot. Unusually for modern Burgundy, he tends to wait a full 24 months before bottling, although he transfers the wine to tank after 12 months, so as to preserve freshness and avoid drying out or oxidizing the wine. His two Meursaults are very different in character. Clos de Cromin is located on the North side of the village, near the border with Volnay Santenots, just below the campground on a slope. Wines here are always on the rich side, and this is no exception with lots of weight and solid fruit and richness.

2008 $44.99
3 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret
Chateau Neuf Du Pape Cuvee Exceptionelle
The greatest wine quiot has ever made in Robert Parker's opinion. Wine shows a dense reuby/purple color and a gorgeous nose of camphor, blackberry, kirsch, some roast beef and Provencal herbs. Full-bodied with great intensity, beautiful purity a mutil-dimensional mouthfeel, and a spectacular finish of close to a minute. Best now through 2020.

2007 $47.99
4 Bouchard Pere et Fils
Bouchard Pere et Fils
Meursault   Chardonnay
WS88
Fresh, offering ample flesh to match its bright structure. Lemon, apple and floral aromas and flavors persist through the finish. Drink now through 2016.

2008 $49.99
5 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Muscat Goldert Grand Cru Muscat
Barely getting clear at this moment,this wine already shows a powerful nose, mixing minerality and stones with fresh exotic fruits. Not at all the classic Muscat nose. The palate is firm, and it is hard to believe this wine has 16g/l sweetness; such is the acidity present on the palate. Definitely a wine to age and let open. Should be delicious with spicy dishes.

2006 $50.00
6 Chateau de St. Cosme
Chateau de St. Cosme
Gigondas   Grenache Syrah
WS92
Packed with raspberry ganache, bittersweet cocoa, loam and briar notes, all pushed by a dark, muscular finish. Tangy minerality is buried deep on the finish, so cellar for maximum effect. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Best from 2010 through 2015. 3,165 cases made. –JM

WS Top 100 2008
2006 $50.99
7 Delas
Delas
Crozes Hermitage Le clos Syrah
WS91
The outstanding 2005 Crozes-Hermitage Le Clos is tannic, with tart acids, but impressive levels of extract, mostly cassis, licorice, olive, and spice box characteristics. It requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should drink well for two decades.

2005 $52.99
8 Alain Graillot
Alain Graillot
Crozes-Hermitage   Syrah
WS92
A big, brawny style, with a loamy structure supporting the dark currant, tar, cocoa, and fig paste flavors. Long and muscular on the finish, this needs to stretch out a bit in the cellar, though the fleshiness makes it hard to resist now. Best from 2008 through 2012. 5,000 cases made.

2005 $53.00
9 Lucien & Andre Brunel
Lucien & Andre Brunel
Chateau Neuf du Pape Les Callioux Grenache Syrah
WS92
Offers a broad, ripe, silky palate of raspberry and blackberry fruit, laced with fruitcake, melted licorice and graphite notes. Long and well-focused, with solid grip. Drink now through 2020.

2008 $55.99
10 Chateau Le Boscq
Chateau Le Boscq
Saint-Estephe Cru Bourgeois Superieur Bordeaux Blend
WS89
Delivers blackberry, licorice and mineral aromas, with just a hint of coffee. Full-bodied, with a velvety texture and a decadent, earthy, very ripe fruit character on the palate. A bit rustic, but interesting. Best after 2010. 5,830 cases made. –JS

2005 $59.99
11 Michel Coutoux
Michel Coutoux
Puligny Montrachet   Chardonnay
Wow. This wine shows the really smoky notes we find so attractive in the higher end wines of Domaine LeFlaive. And then there''s a minerally character which is simply so different from California Chardonnay...one guest described this as showing the sort of flavors you might encounter from biting into an oyster shell. There''s nice weight to the wine...it''s substantial, but not heavy or ponderous. Delicious now, we suspect this wine will continue to grow over the next several years.

2005 $59.99
12
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Gewurztraminer Heimbourg Gewürztraminer


2006 $60.00
13 Chateau le Prieure Moueix
Chateau le Prieure Moueix
  St.-Emilion Bordeaux Blend
Fresh and floral, with a berry and tar undertone. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, clean finish. There''s lovely fruit to this. Best after 2009.

2005 $60.99
14 Domaine Dujac
Domaine Dujac
Morey Saint-Denis   Pinot Noir
WS90
Full of fresh blackberry and plum notes, this firmly structured red is straightforward, gushing with ripe black fruit. The tannins are dominant on the finish, but what fruit. Needs time. Best from 2011 through 2024. –BS

2007 $67.99
15 Dominique Laurent
Dominique Laurent
Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Nuits-St-Georges Pinot Noir
The wines are never pumped, fined or filtered. They are bottled by hand. Most of the wines are aged 100% in new barrels. Some of the denser, richer wines are aged in 200% new oak, which means they are transferred to a second set of new barrels during their élevage. The end result is an amazing set of exquisite wines with tremendous complexity, elegant, supple textures, fabulous purity of aroma and fruit flavor and unbelievable length.

2005 $67.99
16 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Riesling Clos Windsbuhl Riesling
The nose does warn you: be careful, this isn’t just another fruity easy Riesling style. It is packed with minerals, strong lees influence and it is almost possible to associate all those stony flavours with a raging acidity. The sugar maturity wasn’t high, so the wine appears elegant and delicate at first, but then the dry and racy character kicks in. This is great dry Riesling!

2006 $68.00
17
Robert Jasmin
Cote Rotie   Syrah
WA89
Deep ruby with notes of herbs, sweet kirsch, a hint of raspberry, and floral notes, this medium-bodied wine is very much in the Jasmin style, with supple tannins, an elegant, feminine, restrained personality, but excellent purity. It lacks somewhat in concentration, but that has never been one of the strong suits of the Jasmin wines. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

2005 $69.99
18 Chateau Magdelaine
Chateau Magdelaine
Moueix   Cabernet Sauvignon
WA88
The dark ruby-colored 1999 Magdelaine is a stylish, light to medium-bodied effort. It possesses sweet, lush aromas and flavors redolent of cherries and currants. Subtle notions of earth, wood, and a touch of herbaceousness also emerge. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

2005 $69.99
19 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils
Domaine Forey Pere et Fils
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Petits Monts Pinot Noir
WA91
Assembled from fourteen tiny parcels, the oldest planted in 1942 and the youngest debuting this vintage, Forey’s Vosne-Romanee displays a gorgeous nose of black cherry, cumin, iris, rowan berry, and sea spray. On the palate, sappy, bright, spice-tinged black cherry fruit makes for a lively impression, while creaminess of texture enhances the sense of richness. Polished and refined in finish. I would plan to enjoy this between 3-7 years of age.

2003 $70.99
20
Dominique Laurent
Vosne-Romanee Grand vin de Bourgogne 1st Cru Pinot Noir


2001 $71.99
21 Domaine de l'Arlot
Domaine de l'Arlot
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots Pinot Noir
ST89
Good medium red. Pure aromas of red fruits lifted by spices and rose petal; less mocha and underbrush here than in the Nuits bottlings. A lovely fruity 2001 with enticing flavors of spicy red berries; more charming than the Clos des Forets Saint-Georges but with a bit less energy. Finishes with firm-edged tannins and very good length.

2001 $72.99
22 Domaine Latour-Giraud
Domaine Latour-Giraud
Meursault-Genevrieres Premier Cru Chardonnay
ST91
The wine produced by the Genevrieres of Latour-Giraud is of an exquisite structure. The roundness is deep and smooth. Gastronomy: Goes well with duck liver paté and sea fish.

2004 $74.99
23 Maison Benjamin Leroux
Maison Benjamin Leroux
Nuits Saint Georges Premier Cru Aux Thorey Pinot Noir
WA93
The 2009 Nuits St. George Aux Thorey bursts from the glass with an exciting array of dark fruit supported by firm yet polished tannins. Expressive aromatics are woven throughout, adding to the wine’s harmony, richness and sheer beauty. Tasted from tank. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. —AG

2009 $79.99
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