Beaujolais, Bordeaux and Bergerac

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A glimpse into the barrel
cellars at Château Branas
Grand Poujeaux – the time
the wine will spend in oak is
carefully considered so that the
end result complements the
overall complexity of the wine.
Les Eclats de Branas Grand
Poujeaux is aged for 12 months
in 50% new, 50% one year old
French oak barrels.
LEGEND
White
Aroma
Red
Taste
Rosé
Enjoyable now; will develop
6 months-2 years
Serving temperature
Wine meant for laying down
Ideal with
Sparkling
Bottle size
Great concentration
Heavy oak
Number of bottles in case
Medium concentration
Light oak
Medium oak
Less than 100 cases available
Very limited quantities
Light in body
Extremely limited quantities
Limited quantities
Degrees of Maturity (M) (Scale of 1-10) 1 = lay down 10 = fully mature
Degrees of Drinkability (D) (Scale of 1-10) 1 = needs time 10 = ready to drink
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Beaujolais, Bordeaux and Bergerac
I have already been to Bordeaux twice this year and it’s only February! The first week
was spent tasting the wines for this cellar offering. This week I was back with a group
of wine professionals from 19 countries, négociants and producers discussing the
Bordeaux market, the future for “en primeur”, and the growth of the Chinese market
which is now, by far, the largest for Bordeaux fine wines.
Opimian’s Wine Consultant
Jane Masters MW is a
graduate of Bordeaux’s famous
Institut d’Oenologie and was
elected to the Institute of
Masters of Wine in 1997.
Fluent in French and English,
Jane is currently a member
of the Council of the Institute
of Masters of Wine, regularly
speaks at industry seminars
and is a Panel Chair for the
International Wine Challenge.
There is no doubt that Bordeaux is the largest production region of quality wines in
the world. There are over 7000 châteaux in the Bordeaux region. The best of these
include the Grand Cru Classé identified in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc, and
top estates in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol numbering approximately 500 estates in total.
The rapid growth of markets such as that of China and the, up until recently, frantic “en
primeur” campaigns dramatically pushed up prices for these top wines. Yet, there are
opportunities to enjoy quality wines if one has the time to look for lesser known estates,
second wines of the Classed Growths, and certain vintages. For this cellar offering I
have selected some favourites amongst these.
To complement the wines of Bordeaux, I include wines of a different style coming from
the east of France and produced from the Gamay grape. Beaujolais is touted by many
critics as the most undervalued wine region in the world today; its top wines once
commanded the same prices as those of Pinot Noir from the Côte d’Or. The region has
a treasure trove of old vines and small quality-focused producers determined to revive
the region and restore its image.
Bernard Perrin p. 4
SEMAV p. 14
Vintex et Les Vignobles Grégoire p. 23
Château de Sours p. 8
Vinoma p. 31
Clos Cantenac p. 12
Château Pique-Sègue p. 34
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Bernard Perrin Négociant en vins
Ternand
Beaujolais
8099
$25.83
$155.00
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Crémant de Bourgogne, 2012, AOC Crémant de
Bourgogne, Bernard Perrin
Beaujolais, while distinct from the other wines of
Burgundy due to the Gamay grape and its granitic soils,
is geographically a southern extension of the Burgundy
region. Sparkling wines produced throughout Burgundy
using the traditional method from Champagne, with
second fermentation in bottle, from as far north as
Chablis down to Beaujolais, are called Crémant de
Bourgogne. In this case, Chardonnay grapes are grown
around the town of Villefranche-sur-Saône, in the region
known as Pierres Dorées, on limestone soils which suit
Chardonnay. The Crémant de Bourgogne has mellow
fruits, some quince and a complex, yeasty characteristic. It
is a great alternative to Champagne.
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Chardonnay
White fruits, bready notes
Mellow, balanced, [02]
6° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Salmon rillettes
BEAUJOLAIS BERNARD PERRIN >>
Beaujolais is currently being heralded by wine critics as one of the most
undervalued wine regions. Indeed, a hundred years ago the best wines from
the Beaujolais Crus sold for the same price as Pinot Noirs from Burgundy’s
Côte d’Or. Sadly, Beaujolais’ reputation was tarnished by the light-bodied,
insipid wines that were exported in large volumes around the world in the
1970s. Fortunately, there are old vines and producers determined to change
that perception by producing good quality, more serious wines at affordable
prices. The region stretches 55 kilometres down from the granite hills south
of Mâcon to the flat lands northwest of France’s second largest city and
gastronomic centre, Lyon. Beaujolais wines are made from a single grape
variety, Gamay, with the best wines coming from granite soils, in particular those
of the so-called 10 Crus. Bernard Perrin’s family have been winegrowers in
Beaujolais since way back when. We offer some wines produced by Bernard
and his nephew from the gentle slopes close to Ternand, as well as wines from
three of the ten Crus - Brouilly, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent.
The medieval village of Ternand
offers a unique panoramic view
over a dozen villages in the
beautiful valley of the “Pierres
Dorées”. The castle ruins date back
to the 12th century and the church
houses Carolingian frescoes.
8100
$18.83
$113.00
Domaine de Milhomme, Cuvée Le Mûrier, 2014,
AOC Beaujolais, Bernard Perrin
Domaine de Milhomme sits on the outskirts of the
fortified medieval village of Ternand, in the south of the
region known as Pierres Dorées. The village, fortified
in the 13th century by the Archbishop of Lyon, is
surrounded by gentle slopes densely planted with vines.
The Perrin family has been associated with the region
and winegrowing since the 16th century. Like the best
soils in the Beaujolais Cru, there is an outcrop of granite
around Ternand which is ideally suited for quality Gamay;
soils are infertile and stony. Much of the southern part of
the region has clay and limestone. The Le Mûrier 2014
has vibrant blackberry fruits and is medium-bodied with
balanced acidity.
BEAUJOLAIS BERNARD PERRIN >>
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Berry fruits
Blackberries, medium-bodied
16° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Pork medallions with blackberry chutney
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8101
$22.00
$132.00
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Domaine de Milhomme, Vigne Centenaire, 2013,
AOC Beaujolais
A large proportion of the vines at Domaine de Milhomme
are old, but the vines used for the Vigne Centenaire are
especially so, having been planted in 1887. At that time,
phylloxera had devastated France’s vineyards, working
its way around the country from region to region. The
cause took years to identify and the solution remained
unknown. If it hadn’t been for the efforts of locally-born
ampelographer Victor Pulliat, who knows what would
have happened to French wines. Pulliat actively promoted
grafting vines onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock; what
has become the norm today in many of the world’s wine
regions, but which at the time was not widely accepted.
Following his advice, Bernard’s great-great-grandfather
did so, grafting Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc onto Viala
rootstock - et voila! Low yields of concentrated grapes
were produced in 2013. The wine has spices, white
pepper, black fruits and meaty aromas. It is structured
with good acidity.
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Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Meaty, white pepper
Dark fruits, spice
16° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Lamb chops with frizzled herbs
The hay tedder pictured was used by Bernard’s greatgrandfather. It is a reminder of the hard work done in the
past and the land bears witness to that time. The Perrin
family continues the tradition with the utmost respect.
BEAUJOLAIS BERNARD PERRIN >>
8102
$24.00
$144.00
8103
$24.33
$146.00
8104
$25.33
$152.00
Domaine Dit Barron, 2014, AOC Brouilly, Gilles
Aujogues
There are 10 so-called Crus in Beaujolais, delimited areas
named after the villages around which the vineyards are
planted, which produce the highest quality Beaujolais
wines. These wines, always produced from the Gamay
grape, are more structured and age-worthy. The Domaine
Dit Barron estate, run by Muriel and Gilles Aujogues, sits
on the edge of the village of Cercié within the Brouilly
appellation and bordering the Côte de Brouilly. The
winery has a perfect view of the peak of Mont Brouilly
opposite. Brouilly is the largest and most southern of
the 10 Beaujolais Crus. Over the years, Gilles has won
awards for the concentration and quality of the wines he
produces. His 2014 is bright in colour with delicious, ripe
red fruits, cooked cherries, kirsch and chocolate aromas.
The wine has a fine, silky texture with good balance and
an elegant, long finish. It was produced in the traditional
way with no use of oak and maturation in concrete tanks
prior to bottling.
Domaine de Montangeron, 2014, AOC Fleurie,
Frédéric Montangeron
Like many growers in Beaujolais, the Montangeron
estate is small, a total of 10 hectares, and is spread
across five appellations. This is not surprising given the
small distance between the Crus, which form a band
in parallel with the Saône River, running 24 kilometres
from north to south and six miles wide. The majority of
the Montangeron vineyards are, however, appellation
Fleurie. The vines range from 15 to 100 years of age
and are planted on slopes facing south, southeast. As
is the tradition, these vines are un-trellised and freestanding, known as “gobelet”; nowadays, more and more
plantings introduce trellising and training systems. The
soils are crystalline containing large granite crystals. All
picking is done by hand and whole bunches of grapes
are fermented in concrete tanks. Frédéric’s 2014 is
structured and firm. Quite restrained on the nose, it has
some pepper spice and is well-balanced with a bitter
cherry finish.
Domaine de la Sionnière, 2014, AOC Moulin-à-Vent,
Cuvée Fût de Chêne, Estelle and Thomas Patenôtre
The reputation of the Moulin-à-Vent Cru dates back to
the 19th century. Its manganese-rich, reddish granite soils
produce structured, age-worthy wines. Thomas Patenôtre
makes such wines, having inherited the estate which was
founded by his great-great-grandfather. After traditional
fermentation in old concrete tanks, the wine was matured
in a combination of large oak vats and smaller barrels,
giving it coconut and vanilla flavours that complement the
red fruit flavours. Deep in colour, it has a juicy mid-palate
with medium weight and a long, vanilla and red berry
finish. The appellation is named after an old windmill
around which lie the vineyards. Its boundaries were set in
1924, making it the first appellation in Beaujolais.
BEAUJOLAIS BERNARD PERRIN
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Cooked cherries, chocolate
Red and black fruits
16° C
2015-2018, M7 D9
Guinea fowl filled with couscous and
cherries
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Restrained, pepper spice
Well-balanced, bitter cherry finish
16° C
2015-2018, M7 D9
Duck terrine
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Coconut, vanilla, cooked red fruits
Juicy fruits, red berries, vanilla
18° C
2015-2018, M7 D9
Roasted hare filet with chanterelles and
chestnut purée
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Bordeaux
Château de Sours
Saint-Quentin-de-Baron
Martin Krajewski grew up on a farm in the United Kingdom
and made his first elderberry wine at the tender age of 14.
From humble beginnings come great things. Last year, he
celebrated his tenth year as sole proprietor of Château de
Sours at Saint-Quentin-de-Baron. Martin is both a serial
entrepreneur and collector. He has been collecting wine
for over 30 years and has a serious wine cellar in both
London and Bordeaux. In 1996, when he was invited to
invest in Château de Sours by the then owner, it seemed like
a natural progression. Since 2004, Martin has completely
rebuilt the winery, re-planted the vineyards, now totaling 85
hectares, and renovated the château which was virtually
derelict, making it a beautiful and welcoming place with a
real lived-in feel. Martin always has a new project on the go.
Château de Sours had a good reputation for its rosé wines,
which he has continued to drive, and is developing the same
for its whites and reds. Last year, Château de Sours was
rewarded for the quality of its reds and received Appellation
Bordeaux Supérieur status.
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Next year’s release of Réserve
de Sours Sparkling Rosé rests
peacefully in the naturally
temperature-controlled labyrinth
of limestone tunnels beneath the
winery at Château de Sours.
BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU DE SOURS >>
8105
$17.33
$208.00
8106
$17.33
$208.00
8107
$17.33
$208.00
Richemont du Château de Sours Blanc, 2014, AOC
Bordeaux
There are now a total of 85 hectares of vineyards at
Château de Sours, of which six hectares produce the
Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes for the Richemont
Blanc. The Richemont has no use of oak with pure
focus on fresh fruit. On the nose a hint of tomato leaf
leads to citrus flavours and a mineral, linear finish. The
grapes were picked mid-September, fermented at low
temperature in stainless steel tanks, and matured eight
months before bottling.
Richemont du Château de Sours, 2014, AOC
Bordeaux Rosé
Martin describes the 2014 season as a bookend vintage,
one that started well with successful and even flowering,
followed by a changeable and cool summer which was
then saved by five weeks of glorious sunshine from
the end of August through to the end of harvest. The
Richemont Rosé 2014 is a blend of 65% Merlot and
35% Cabernet Franc. It is pale in colour with restrained
strawberry fruit aromas. The grapes were picked midSeptember, gently pressed in the pneumatic press, and
fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks.
The wine was kept on fine lees with regular lees stirring
adding depth on the palate.
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Sherbet, tomato leaf
Limes, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M8 D9
Summer vegetables cream pasta
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Earthy fruits
Red fruits, firm acidity, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M8 D9
Roasted red pepper hummus
Richemont du Château de Sours, 2013, AOC
Bordeaux Supérieur
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot,
Cabernet Sauvignon
In 2014, the red wines at Château de Sours attained
Bordeaux Supérieur status. This is in recognition of
the focus on quality with higher planting densities in
the vineyards and reduced crop levels. The Richemont
red is produced from grapes from the estate’s younger
vines. This special blend was created for Opimian with
winemaker Valérie Valmy and has a lower proportion
of Merlot than has been the norm. Soft and juicy, it has
berry flavours with a sour red cherry finish principally
coming from the Petit Verdot. The Merlot was picked lateSeptember and the harvest ended early-October with the
later-ripening Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. After
fermentation at 27°C, 40% of the wine was matured in
second and third fill French oak barrels for 10 months
and the balance in tank for 18 months.
Ripe dark fruit
BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU DE SOURS >>
Supple, red fruits
18° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Beef stew over egg noodles
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8108
$25.33
$152.00
Château de Sours Blanc, 2014, AOC Bordeaux
The Château de Sours Blanc 2014 is more aromatic
and intense than the Richemont Blanc with delicious
tropical fruits, limes and grapefruit aromas. The palate is
soft with nice weight and a long lemon and lime finish
with just a hint of vanilla. It was produced from 80%
Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon coming from four
hectares of old vines within the estate. The grapes were
picked during fine conditions in mid-September with the
cool early morning helping to preserve all the fresh fruit
characteristics. 100% of the wine was fermented in barrel
with the oak enhancing rather than dominating the fruit
flavours; 20% was in new, 30% in second fill, and 50% in
third fill barrels. The wine remained in barrel on lees with
regular bâtonnage (stirring of lees) until it was bottled.
Château de Sours, 2013, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
The limestone plateau at Château de Sours, on which these vines
are cultivated, produces structured, tight wines that are firm in youth,
requiring some time in bottle to mellow. The 2013, a blend of 74%
Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, has restrained
aromas with a firm palate, but very fine texture. Flavours of plums and
bitter cherries emerge with great concentration. This wine needs some
time to reach its optimum. The grapes were hand-harvested at the end
of September, early October, and left to cold soak before fermentation
and malolactic in tank. The wine was subsequently aged for 13 months
in French oak barrels; 30% new and 70% second and third fill. I recently
had a message from an Opimian who had just opened their last bottle
of Château de Sours 1990 and were pleased to find it was drinking
very well. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend waiting that long, but it does
show the potential of this estate.
8109
$27.17
8111
$46.33
$278.00
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$163.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Lime, grapefruit
Tropical fruits, lemon, lime, hint of vanilla,
[00]
6° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Spiny lobster with brown butter, capers
and croutons
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Restrained
Plums, bitter cherries, concentrated
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D6
Roast leg of lamb with dark plums and
Merlot sauce
8110
$56.00 $168.00
La Source du Château de Sours Blanc, 2013, AOC
Bordeaux
I have recently been tucking into the La Source Blanc
2011, and it’s absolutely delicious now. In fact, I served
it on New Year’s Eve and my guests were blown away;
the elegant style improves with a little time in bottle.
The 2013, tasted in January 2015, was showing a little
muted, although it had nice lime, mineral and vanilla
notes. I am sure it will come into its own in the next six
months. Sémillon grapes, coming from 55 year old vines,
represent 20% of the blend with the balance coming
from two hectares of Sauvignon Blanc planted seven
and 22 years ago. The palate is soft with citrus flavours
of limes and grapefruits, and a mineral finish. There is no
obvious oaky characteristic despite the fact that is was
fermented in barrel, 30% new and 70% second fill. It is
elegant with great poise and balance.
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Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Lime, vanilla, mineral
Fresh grapefruit, mineral finish, [00]
6° C
2015-2018, M7 D9
Roasted Arctic Char, black lentils ragout,
braised artichoke hearts, in a shallotwhite wine reduction
BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU DE SOURS >>
La Source du Château de Sours, 2013, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
The best blocks of Merlot are used to produce La Source du Château
de Sours red. 100% Merlot, all the grapes were handpicked on October
3rd and October 5th with miniscule yields produced in 2013 due to
the poor weather conditions during flowering in June. Fortunately, the
devastating hailstorm that hit the Entre-deux-Mers region on August
2nd passed to the south of Château de Sours narrowly missing it, but
wiping out much of the neighbour’s crop completely. Fine weather in
August and September meant that the grapes were fully ripe when
picked, allowing an extended time on skins during fermentation with
regular pigeage, pushing down of the skins for maximum extraction of
colour and tannins. The wine was matured in French oak barrels, 40%
new and 60% second use, giving it a cedary, pencil lead characteristic.
It is concentrated with firm acidity, solid tannins and ends on vanilla and
balsamic notes.
8112
8113
$53.33 $320.00
$110.67 $332.00
BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU DE SOURS
Merlot
Oaky, cedar
Vanilla, balsamic, dark fruits
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D7
Venison steak served on rösti with green
salad, bacon and mustard dressing
The early morning August sun gently kisses a cluster of Merlot
berries and with “véraison” well underway, harvest is almost in sight.
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Clos Cantenac
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Opimian was one of Clos Cantenac’s first customers and can
chart the progress of this precious “bijou” estate. Martin Krajewski
purchased Clos Cantenac with friend and colleague Marcus Le
Grice in 2006. Slowly, they built up the estate from the original 1.7
hectares to its current six hectares. Martin became the sole owner
last year. His latest vineyard acquisition took place in January,
2015 as I was selecting wines for this cellar offering and I know
he has his eye on further plots. A badly needed barrel maturation
cellar was inaugurated in early 2014, giving the winemaking
team more space to work and store equipment. Architects have
submitted plans to the local Mairie for approval to build a new
wing. The style is very much in keeping with local architecture
using natural materials and local artisans. It will create space for
storage of its own agricultural farm machinery, so that it will be
independent of Château de Sours, and a new tasting room.
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BORDEAUX CLOS CANTENAC >>
Clos Cantenac, 2013, AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2013 was a challenging vintage for all throughout the Bordeaux region
with poor fruit-set producing low crops, and weather conditions that
meant the grapes struggled to ripen. The importance of selection and
the sorting of grapes was greater than ever. Harvest at Clos Cantenac
started on October 1st with a large team picking early in the morning,
a team of six sorting the bunches on arrival at the winery, and individual
berries sorted again by another team of eight to ensure only top quality,
ripe fruit made it into tank. The grapes for Clos Cantenac were all
harvested by October 2nd and underwent a cold maceration for seven
days prior to fermentation, with regular pumping over. The wine was put
into oak barrels for the malolactic fermentation with 40% new French
oak conferring cedar and spice aromas which complement red cherries
and sour cherry flavours. The palate is concentrated with good structure
and will benefit from cellaring for a couple of years, at least, before
drinking. This wine is a testament to Martin Krajewski’s and Valérie
Valmy’s absolute commitment to quality.
8114
8115
$74.83 $449.00
$152.67 $458.00
$42.83
$257.00
$88.67 $266.00
BORDEAUX CLOS CANTENAC
Sour cherry, well-balanced, firm tannins
18° C
2018-2025, M6 D6
Roast duck breast, fondant potatoes,
pan-fried cep mushrooms and Bordelaise
sauce
$318.00 $318.00
Despite being the “little brother” of the Grand Vin, do not be misled. This
is a serious wine which also has the potential to age, although it will
reach maturity earlier. The Petit Cantenac has a proportion of Cabernet
Sauvignon (6%) and Cabernet Franc (9%) blended with Merlot from
some of the older plots. Made in a similar way to its “big brother”, it is
deep ruby in colour with a mellow bouquet of ginger, spice and black
fruits. The palate is soft on the attack with good concentration, weight
and a long, liquorice finish.
8118
Cedar, red cherries, spices
8116
Petit Cantenac, 2013, AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
8117
Merlot
8119
$207.00 $207.00
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon
Vanilla, ginger
Mellow, fruits, liquorice
18° C
2015-2025, M6 D7
Milk-fed veal loin with fennel bulb purée,
fava beans, beurre noisette and rosemary
flowers
Martin Krajewski and Marcus Le Grice conjuring up a little
magic during the 2013 harvest at Clos Cantenac
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SEMAV
The Johnston Family
Harvest at Château Daugay –
the estate is planted majority
Merlot with Cabernet Franc
and Cabernet Sauvignon. It
also produces a second wine –
Château Petit Pindefleur.
The Johnston family has centuries of history in Bordeaux.
Indeed, Nathaniel Johnston was involved in creating the
famous 1855 Classification of the wines of Bordeaux. As
a prestigious, fine wine négociant, the Johnstons have
intimate knowledge of the top châteaux. The Classed
Growth wines can be very expensive, but there are
opportunities to enjoy fine bargains amongst their second
wines as well as lesser known estates. Earlier drinking
vintages like 2007 and 2008 are currently showing well
with nice development and the 2009, with its richer fruit,
has more potential for ageing. Together, we have focused
on the key wine regions of Graves, Médoc, Pomerol and
Saint-Émilion using this philosophy to come up with wines
that are a pleasure to drink and which offer good value for
money to our members.
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OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
8121
$12.00
Prince Pirate Blanc, Vin Blanc de France
Produced by SEMAV exclusively for Opimian, the Prince
Pirate Blanc is a blend of 60% Sémillon and 40% Ugni
Blanc. It is light and fresh with pears and white fruit
flavours.
Sémillon, Ugni Blanc
Pears
Light, refreshing, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M9 D10
$144.00
Poached chicken, pear and walnut salad
8122
$11.83
Prince Pirate Rouge, Cuvée Nouvel Horizon, Vin
Rouge de France
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
This light and fruity red is a blend of 55% Merlot and
45% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is soft and easy to drink with
a firm finish.
Soft, easy to drink
Vinous
16° C
2015-2016, M8 D9
$142.00
8123
$14.42
Roasted tomato pasta
The Opimian Society’s Claret, AOC Bordeaux
The Opimian Society’s Claret is what, in the old days, one
would perhaps have termed “luncheon” claret. Deep in
colour, it is restrained and medium-bodied with structure.
Ready for early drinking, it is 70% Merlot and 30%
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Plums
Balanced, grippy tannins
16° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
$173.00
Pork tenderloin with Merlot-shallot sauce
Left Bank
Graves
8124
$15.83
$190.00
Château Maillard, 2012, AOC Graves
Château Maillard has become a regular feature in our
Bordeaux cellar offerings and once again the wine
produced by Bruno David punches above its class and
price. Full of cedary spice, it is well-balanced with fine
texture. Bruno has built up his estate, at the southern
end of the Graves region, starting with just 10 hectares;
it is now 58 hectares all in one plot. The vines have an
average of 30 years of age with 80% Merlot and 20%
Cabernet Sauvignon. The Graves region, which produces
both red and white wines, lies on the left bank of the
Gironde River, south of Bordeaux town, and is named
after its well-drained, loose gravelly soils.
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cedar, plum
Well-balanced
18° C
2015-2018, M7 D8
Beef brisket with slow-roasted Romano
beans and black olive aïoli
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Médoc
8125
$27.67
$166.00
8126
$36.33
$218.00
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Château Tour Salvet, 2012, AOC Haut-Médoc
Château Tour Salvet lies in the heart of the Médoc at
Cussac-Fort-Médoc, between Margaux and Saint-Julien.
The 2012 has marked oaky aromas of cedar and spice;
50% was aged in new oak barrels for 10 months. The
palate is concentrated with firm tannins and a toasty
vanilla finish. This wine will benefit from a year or two in
the cellar before drinking. It is produced from a blend of
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, 20% Merlot
and 15% Cabernet Franc. The estate has been owned
and restored by the Kopp family since the fifties and is
currently run by daughter Hélène Soale and her husband.
Château Sénéjac, 2012, AOC Haut-Médoc
For anyone that has the 2010 Château Sénéjac that was
offered last year lying in their cellar, the 2012 is a lighter
style with delicious truffle, fruit flavours, ready for earlier
drinking. Personally, I would keep the 2010 a bit longer and
tuck into the 2012 in the meantime. Château Sénéjac is
one of the better known Cru Bourgeois, first classified in
the 1920s, and is located at Le Pian-Médoc just outside
the southern end of the Margaux appellation. The 2012
has a developed, spicy bouquet and is quite soft and light
on the palate with liquorice, dark fruits and truffle flavours
that linger. Produced from a blend of 55% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4%
Petit Verdot, the grapes were picked from September 28th
through to October 15th. The wine was matured for 12 to
15 months in oak barrels, 30% new.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc
Cedar, spice
Nice weight, toasty vanilla finish
18° C
2016-2020, M6 D6
Stuffed saddle of lamb with spinach,
mushrooms and herbs
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Petit Verdot
Truffles, earthy, spice
Dark fruits, liquorice
18° C
2015-2019, M7 D9
Black pepper pappardelle with wild hare
ragout and black truffles
Château Tour Salvet lies in the heart of the Médoc at
Cussac-Fort-Médoc, between Margaux and Saint-Julien.
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
8127
$38.83
$233.00
8128
$43.83
$263.00
8129
$57.33
$344.00
Château du Moulin Rouge, 2009, AOC Haut-Médoc
Château du Moulin Rouge lies in the commune of
Cussac-Fort-Médoc, close to the estuary, with 18
hectares of vines on gently sloping gravel ridges. These
are planted with 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 10% Cabernet Franc. 2009 is a ripe, concentrated
vintage and the Château du Moulin Rouge is showing
classic developed notes of leaf and tobacco. Mellow, yet
still fresh, with red fruits and a rich mid-palate, the wine is
concentrated with fine texture and a long, red berry and
bitter cherry finish. The wine was matured for 12 months
in French oak barrels and was bottled in early May,
2011. It was awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours de
Bordeaux in that year, and well-deserved too.
Les Allées de Cantemerle, 2009, AOC Haut-Médoc,
Château Cantemerle
Château Cantemerle was awarded Classed Growth status
in the original 1855 Classification of the great red wines
of Bordeaux. This, the estate’s second wine, is produced
from grapes from the younger vineyards, yet it has all
the class and distinction of the Grand Vin. 2009 was a
lovely, warm vintage expressed by the ripe mid-palate fruit
of the wines. The estate lies at the southern end of the
Haut-Médoc on deep gravel soils in the communes of
Macau and Ludon. Les Allées de Cantemerle 2009 has
spicy aromas with dark fruits, leather and meaty notes.
More fruit is displayed on the palate with fine texture and
flavours of liquorice and dark cherries with a lingering
finish. Produced from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29%
Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, it was matured for 12
months in oak, 20% new, and has great balance.
Les Fiefs de Lagrange, 2011, AOC Saint-Julien
This is the second wine of Château Lagrange, one of
11 Classed Growths in Saint-Julien from the 1855
Classification. The wines of Saint-Julien are powerful and
elegant, less firm than Pauillac, but denser and weightier
than Margaux. Château Lagrange lies a bit inland from the
Gironde estuary and has been owned by the Japanese
Suntory group since 1983. The group heavily invested
in the property and it again consistently produces high
quality wines. Vineyards are spread over two hills stretching
both north and south on pebbly, stony soils with clay and
limestone subsoil. Deep ruby in colour, the 2011 Les Fiefs
de Lagrange is mellow with aromas of spice, leaf, earth and
chocolate. Well-balanced with good weight, it has a fine,
powdery texture and the structure to develop. Over 100
pickers were employed during harvest to gather the grapes
from September 15th to October 5th. It is a blend of 60%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, and
was aged in oak for 13 months.
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc
Leaf, tobacco, raspberry
Rich mid-palate, bitter cherry finish
18° C
2015-2019, M7 D9
Magret de canard with Bordelaise sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc
Spicy, dark fruits, leather
Dark cherries, good weight, long finish
18° C
2015-2019, M7 D9
Venison Wellington – Venison short loin
in puff pastry with Portobello mushrooms,
smoked bacon, sage and peppercorn sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Herbal, spices
Mellow, concentrated, chocolate
18° C
2015-2022, M6 D8
Herb-crusted roast strip loin of beef
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8130
$61.33
$368.00
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Château Labégorce, 2012, AOC Margaux
The Margaux appellation is considered to make the
most supple and fragrant wines of the Médoc. Château
Labégorce lies just north of the village of Margaux and the
château itself is every bit what one pictures as a Bordeaux
château; designed by architect Corcelles in the late 1700s,
it is an elegant neo-classical mansion. Vineyards are
planted around the château on thin, gravelly, sandy soils.
65 hectares are planted with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon,
38% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.
Despite challenging conditions during the growing season,
the 2012 is elegant with red fruits, vanilla, spice and floral
notes. It is soft with medium weight on the palate and a
long, cedary finish. In fact, despite the varietal split in the
vineyard, the final blend of the 2012 is majority Merlot
(53%). The grapes were picked by hand the first half of
October and underwent a cold soak prior to fermentation
in concrete and stainless steel vats. The wine was aged
in barrel with 40% new oak for 15 months. Gorsse was
a common name in southwest France in the middle ages
and it is believed that the name Labégorce came from
an Abbot Gorce. The existence of the Noble House of
La Bégorce since 1332 is mentioned in Edouard Féret’s
edition of 1868 as being one of the most beautiful and
best-placed estates in the village of Margaux.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Petit Verdot
Vanilla, red fruits
Cedary, spice, floral
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D8
Oven-roasted rack of lamb with roasted
vegetables ratatouille
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
A panoramic view of Château Labégorce and its vineyards
8131
$67.67
$406.00
Château Pibran, 2012, AOC Pauillac
Last year, we offered the 2009 Château Pibran, this year
we include the 2012. Once again the wine was one of
my highest scoring in the selection tasting, beaten only
by Château La Pointe 2012. The 2012 Château Pibran
is vibrant and complex with aromas of vanilla, nutmeg,
and red cherries. The palate has a fine texture with
concentration, real depth and structure, with cherry fruits
and vanilla flavours. Less structured than the 2009, it
is also less expensive and I reckon worth every dime. A
blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, it
was aged in 50% new and 50% one year old oak barrels.
Château Pibran’s 17 hectares of vineyards are on the
high plateau of Pauillac close to both Pontet-Canet and
Mouton Rothschild. It is run by the same crew that has
turned around the fortunes of Château Pichon Baron.
Classed as a Cru Bourgeois, it is rated higher in quality
than some of the Classed Growths by many critics.
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vanilla, nutmeg
Red cherries, vanilla
18° C
2015-2025, M6 D8
Roast veal T-bone with Dijon mustard
crust, pommes dauphinoise, sautéed
Savoy cabbage and Madeira herb jus
ONTARIO
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8132
$117.33
$704.00
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 2007, AOC Pauillac,
Grand Cru Classé
The Pauillac appellation produces structured, meaty
wines. The terroir of gentle slopes, made up of Quaternary
gravel deposits with large pebbles and sand, is freedraining over subsoil that acts as a buffer to maintain
just the right amount of water for the vines’ roots. Lying
to the north of the Médoc, close to the Gironde estuary
and the ocean, the climate is heavily influenced by the
Atlantic. The appellation boasts a total of 18 Grands Crus
Classés including Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste which is
located west of the town of Pauillac at Artigues. “Puy” is
an ancient term meaning “hillock, small height” and refers
to the 90 hectares of vineyards planted on these gentle
slopes. This is similar terroir to Pauillac’s First Growths,
hence perfect for producing quality Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2007, a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28%
Merlot, is perfect for drinking over the next few years
with mellow aromas of coffee and truffles. The palate is
elegant and refined with a long, cassis and smoky flavour.
The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 16
months, 70% new.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Coffee, truffles
Mellow, cassis, smoke
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D8
Grilled beef filet with roasted garlic mash
and sautéed baby spinach served with
mushroom and truffle sauce
Right Bank
8133
$19.67
$118.00
8134
$31.83
$191.00
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Château Les Tours Seguy, 2007, AOC Côtes de
Bourg
The Côtes de Bourg, on the right bank of the Gironde
estuary, is an area that is often overlooked. Château
Les Tours Seguy, in the heart of the region, is just 30
kilometres north of Bordeaux town. Its 15.5 hectares of
vines are on stony alluvial soils facing south-westwards
towards the estuary. For those that enjoy the mature
flavours of aged claret, but who don’t have the time
nor inclination to wait, this wine is perfect for drinking
over the next couple of years. Complex with interesting
liquorice and treacle aromas, it is well-developed with
chewy tannins on the finish, and it doesn’t break the bank!
Château Ampélia, 2008, AOC Castillon Côtes de
Bordeaux, Murielle & François Despagne
The Côtes de Castillon region extends eastwards from
Saint-Émilion and is named after the town of Castillonla-Bataille that sits on the Dordogne River; it is where
in 1453, the final battle that ended the Hundred Years
War took place. François Despagne, descendant from
a centuries-long winemaking family in Saint-Émilion,
invested in the Côtes de Castillon with his wife Murielle in
1999. Having studied winemaking (we were at Bordeaux
University together), and fascinated by Ampelography
(the identification and classification of vines), François
and Murielle named this, their top cuvée, Ampélia. It is
produced from 95% Merlot with a touch of Cabernet
Franc. The 2008 has a developed bouquet with notes of
cedar, ginger and woodlands. It was aged in oak for 12 to
15 months with one third new, one third one year old and
the balance two year old barrels. Only a small number of
cases were produced from the 4.75 hectares. The wine is
showing nice development and will continue to mellow for
some years.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc
Liquorice, treacle
Complex, firm finish
18° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Roasted squab breast, Black Mission figs
in Madeira and savoury steel cut oats
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Developed, woodlands, cedar
Dark fruits, spices
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D7
Oven-roasted wild duck with blackberry
sauce and celeriac purée
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
Saint-Émilion
8135
$53.67
$322.00
Château Daugay, 2012, AOC Saint-Émilion Grand
Cru, Christian de Boüard de Laforest
Once upon a time the 5.5 hectares vineyard of Château
Daugay was included in the Grand Vin from Angelus (now
ranked as Premier Grand Cru Classé “A”). The Daugay
vineyard is a single plot which lies on the southern slope
down from Saint-Émilion, just 800 metres from Château
Angelus. Both are owned by the de Boüard de Laforest
family. Château Daugay separated from Angelus in the
late 1980s to become an entity in its own right. Hélène
de Boüard de Laforest makes the wines and has run the
Château Daugay estate since 2006, producing classic
Saint-Émilion wines. The 2012 is a blend of 62% Merlot,
30% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and
has restrained aromas with fleshy dark fruits, blueberries
and raisins. The grapes were harvested by hand in early
October starting with the Merlot October 8th to 10th and
ending with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon on
October 10th and 11th. The wine was aged in new, one
year old, and two year old oak barrels for 18 months.
BORDEAUX SEMAV >>
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon
Dark fruits, blueberries
Quite firm, raisin finish
18° C
2015-2019, M7 D9
Filet au poivre with grilled asparagus,
French fries and peppercorn Cognac
cream sauce
Left: Château Lagrange, Saint-Julien, 3rd
Growth - 1855 Classification, new oak
barrels being filled with Cabernet Sauvignon
Right: Harvesting Merlot at Château du
Moulin Rouge in October, 2009, a process
which extended over a three week period
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8136
$131.17
$787.00
Château Croix de Labrie, 2011, AOC Saint-Émilion
Grand Cru
This “garage” wine (a term used on the Right Bank for
micro-production of top quality wines) is from the estate
of Croix de Labrie developed by Michel Puzio. Just
2.52 hectares split between three plots at Badon (near
Château Pavie Macquin), Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
(next to Château Valandraud) and Saint-Christophedes-Bardes beside the cellar. Each plot has a different
terroir ranging from sandy clay over limestone, dense clay
soils, and clay-limestone soils, each bringing a different
characteristic to the final wine. The 2011 rated highly by
Parker (and I agree, although we don’t always see eye
to eye) is already showing delicious dark fruits, cedar,
smoke and a touch of leather making it ready for drinking
now or in the future. The palate has fresh juicy fruits and
a long smoky finish. Produced from 100% Merlot, the
grapes were handpicked on October 7th and October
18th and underwent a cold soak before fermentation in
stainless steel tanks. The wine went through malolactic
transformation in barrel and was matured for 18 months
in new French oak. In 2013, the estate was bought by
Axelle and Pierre Courdurié who continue to manage it
with the same absolute attention to detail as Michel using
the guidance of consultant Michel Rolland. In future, it will
be interesting to see how the style of wine changes with
this new regime.
Merlot
Cedar, dark fruits, smoke
Juicy fruits, hint leather
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D9
Braised red cabbage purée with a
smoked bacon white bean ragout topped
with grilled lamb chops
Pomerol
8137
$51.00
$306.00
8138
$77.17
$463.00
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Pomerol La Pointe, 2012, AOC Pomerol
This is the first of two wines produced at Château La
Pointe under the guidance of consultant Hubert de
Boüard de Laforest of Château Angelus fame. The
Pomerol La Pointe 2012 has spicy dark fruits and treacle
aromas. On the palate it has nice concentration with good
mid-palate fruit and weight. The estate consists of 22
hectares planted 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc
on a range of soils; smooth rounded pebbles from the
Isle River terraces, clay-gravel soil, sandy soil on clay, and
sandy soil on gravel. This, the second wine, is produced
for earlier drinking, but will benefit from some time in
bottle. It was part matured in oak, part in vat.
Château La Pointe, 2012, AOC Pomerol
The Grand Vin from Château La Pointe is the same
vintage as the Pomerol La Pointe; in years to come it
will be interesting to see how these wines develop. The
richest, most concentrated and structured barrel lots go
in to produce the Grand Vin. This was my highest scoring
wine in the tasting. It is dense with lots of spicy aromas,
red fruits and cherries on the palate with firm tannins and
good structure. The wine was aged in oak using 50% new
barrels. It is well-balanced and the oak well-integrated, and
will benefit from some time in bottle.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Restrained, dark fruits
Treacle, spice
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D7
Veal short rib ragout, fava beans, pearl
onions and potato purée
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Spices
Dense, red fruits
18° C
2016-2025, M6 D6
Tournedos Rossini – pan-fried filet mignon
served on a crouton with foie gras
BORDEAUX SEMAV
Vintex et Les Vignobles Grégoire
Vintex may only have a history of decades rather than centuries as a
Bordeaux négociant, but it has a very strong calling card. The business was
originally set up by Bill Blatch, known as the “secret agent” of Bordeaux. Bill
knows everybody, from the famous to the small and modest properties that
make up the Bordeaux scene. He has subsequently been commissioned to
write a book about his experiences and is a consultant to Christie’s auction
house. Vintex et Les Vignobles Grégoire continue what Bill started and are
now both producers of wine, the Grégoire family owns a number of châteaux
including Bois Noir and previously Château de La Rivière, and négociants
with a particular strength for finding the best of the small guys; modest
family-run estates determined to make the best wine that they can.
Château de La Rivière is one of
the oldest estates in the Fronsac
appellation. Its history dates back to
769 when the Emperor Charlemagne
ordered the building of a fort on this site.
It takes its name from the Dordogne
River that runs through the region.
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
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8139
$22.67
$136.00
8140
$34.00
$204.00
Clos Sainte-Anne, Sauvignon-Sémillon, 2014, AOC
Bordeaux, Famille Courselle
Clos Sainte-Anne, set in the heart of the Entre-deuxMers region close to the little town of Capian, is the
private home of Marie Courselle. She and her sister Sylvie
inherited a passion for wine from their father Francis
Courselle who developed the wines and reputation
of Château Thieuley. Both sisters studied agricultural
engineering and oenology, and now jointly run the
family’s estates. Clos Sainte-Anne has just 1.5 hectares
of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon vines planted on the
steep south-facing slope that drops down from the house
to a little stream that joins the Garonne River. The 2014
has delicious gooseberry flavours with an elegant wellbalanced palate and long mineral finish. No oak is used;
the wine was bottled straight from the tank.
Château Magneau, Julien, 2012, AOC Graves, EARL
Les Cabanasses, Ardurats & Fils
The Graves region, on the left bank of the Garonne River,
stretches from the southern limit of Bordeaux city down
beyond Sauternes to Langon. The region’s gravelly soils
make similar quantities of quality white and red wines.
Château Magneau at La Brède is just 25 kilometres
from the heart of the city. La Brède is where lawyer,
political philosopher and writer Baron de Montesquieu
was born at the eponymous Château de La Brède in
1689. Château Magneau itself is also an ancient property
belonging to the Ardurats family, winegrowers dating back
to before the reign of Henri IV who came to the throne
in 1589. The vineyards are planted on exposed hills of
hard gravel. Produced from 50% Sauvignon Blanc and
50% Sémillon, the Château Magneau Julien 2012 has
aromas of pink grapefruit, vanilla with ripe fruit flavours
of passion fruit, and succulent limes. It is soft, round, and
well-balanced with a lingering white peach finish. The
wine was fermented in oak and subsequently matured on
fine lees for seven months with regular lees stirring.
8141
Château Haut Maginet, Blanc, 2014, AOC
Bordeaux, Vignobles Jolivet
8155
Free case CHOICE for this Cellar Offering
$18.50
$111.00
COUPON
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The sleepy village of Soussac (population less than 200),
at the eastern boundary of the Entre-deux-Mers region,
is one of the highest points of the Gironde department
known as the Butte de Launay, and is where the Jolivet
family has been cultivating vines for four generations.
Château Haut Maginet is to be found at the heart of
the village. The white produced from 70% Sauvignon
Blanc, 15% Sémillon and 15% Muscadelle has attractive
gooseberry and passion fruit flavours, and a soft palate
with a long, fresh lime, citrus finish.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Gooseberry, delicate
Medium-bodied, mineral finish, [00]
6° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Pesto and artichoke thin crust pizza
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Pink grapefruit, vanilla
Soft, passion fruit, limes, [00]
6° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Prawn ravioli with lemongrass broth
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Gooseberry
Passion fruit, lime, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M9 D9
Halibut ceviche
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
Behind the hunter with his dog, a beautifully exposed plot of young
Merlot vines early in the growing season, blessed with some sunshine!
8142
$18.50
$111.00
Château Haut Maginet, 2014, AOC Bordeaux Rosé,
Vignobles Jolivet
Jean-Marc Jolivet and his wife Catherine have continued
to build up the vineyards at Château Haut Maginet since
taking over management of the estate. This rosé is
produced from a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet
Sauvignon grown on a four hectares plot on a southfacing slope. Baby pink in colour, it has fresh fruit aromas
and strawberry flavours with a long, red berry finish.
8143
Château Haut Maginet, Rouge, 2014, AOC
Bordeaux, Vignobles Jolivet
8156
Free case CHOICE for this Cellar Offering
$18.50
$111.00
Deep in colour, the Château Haut Maginet 2014 has
fruity plum and violet aromas. The palate is soft with nice
fruit and firm tannins. It is produced from a blend of 60%
Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet
Franc. The vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils
with grass-cover between each row to control humidity
and the vigour of the vines.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Fresh fruits
Red berries, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M9 D9
Spinach, red pepper and goat cheese
frittata
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc
Plums, violets
Dark fruits, firm tannins
16° C
2015-2018, M7 D8
Red wine-braised beef rib roll with
parsnip-potato mash
COUPON
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
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8144
$17.50
$105.00
8145
$18.67
$112.00
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Château du Pin, 2012, AOC Bordeaux, SCEA
Vignobles J M Constans
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc
This extremely modest winery (not to be confused with
Le Pin) is run by husband and wife team Jean-Marie and
Claudette Constans. The 46 hectare estate has been in
Jean-Marie’s family since 1880 and is named after the
giant centuries-old pine tree that stands in front of the
house. The couple splits work between them, Jean-Marie
is happiest on his tractor, she in the winery; they make
simple, good value, down-to-earth wines. The 2012 has
plum aromas with a hint of leather, a soft attack on the
palate, and medium weight followed by grippy tannin on
the finish. It is a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet
Sauvignon, and 25% Cabernet Franc.
Plums, hint of leather
Château Clou du Pin, 2013, AOC Bordeaux
Supérieur, SCEA des Domaines Fontana
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc
I have tended to avoid 2013 Bordeaux reds as, although
there are exceptions, I find many of them lack substance
and ripe fruit. This one is another story, scoring highly
in the tasting in terms of value for money; at this price
it can’t be beaten. It is medium-bodied with fine texture,
silky tannins, sour cherry flavours and a long, spicy finish.
The small family estate of Château Clou du Pin lies in the
far east of the Entre-deux-Mers boundary close to the
Dordogne River at Gensac and has just eight hectares of
vines. This Bordeaux Supérieur is a blend of 70% Merlot,
15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Jammy fruit
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Medium weight, grip
18° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with
sausage, spinach and cheese
Sour cherries, spicy finish
18° C
2015-2019, M7 D8
Grilled beef burgers
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
8146
$21.67
$130.00
8147
$22.67
$136.00
Château Jouanin, 2012, AOC Castillon Côtes de
Bordeaux, S.A.R.L. de Fongaban
Château Jouanin vineyards are at Monbadon, close to
Puisseguin and approximately 12 kilometres from the
town of Saint-Émilion. Owner Pierre Taïx has made a wine
with delicious cedar and spice aromas; it was aged in oak,
10% new. It is structured with good mid-palate weight,
dark cherry fruits, vanilla and toasty flavours with a firm,
but ripe tannic finish. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10%
Cabernet Franc, it is approachable now and will continue
to mature and improve.
Château Bois Noir, 2008, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Last year we offered the 2010 Château Bois Noir. This
year, as the 2008 is tasting so good, we have decided
to go back a couple of vintages. Deep ruby in colour,
the wine has a developed bouquet with aromas of
liquorice, forest floor, leaves and spice. The palate has
good mid-palate fruit and weight with a smoky, treacle
finish. Produced from 100% Merlot, the Château Bois
Noir, owned by Cyrille Grégoire, is north of Libourne and
covers 26 hectares of vines on a slope rising 78 metres.
The clay-limestone soil sits over silt and blue clay subsoil.
The wine spent 14 months in oak barrels, one third new.
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cedar, spice
Dark cherries, vanilla, toast
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D8
Turkey drumstick braised in red wine
served on creamy polenta
Merlot
Liquorice, spice
Dark fruits, treacle
18° C
2015-2019, M7 D9
Roast woodcock with Madeira sauce
The Briest family, owners of Château Haut Nouchet, along
with famous French singer-songwriter Serge Lama (centre)
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
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One of Clos Sainte-Anne’s best plots of Sauvignon Blanc vines
8148
$22.50
$135.00
8149
$46.17
$277.00
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Château de La Rivière, 2014, AOC Bordeaux Rosé,
Vignobles Grégoire
Some Opimian members will remember visiting with me
the impressive Château de La Rivière, located in Fronsac
close to Libourne, in October 2012. It is an impressive
building with an extensive eight hectare old chalk quarry
beneath it which is perfect for barrel maturation. This
rosé, produced from 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet
Sauvignon, is quite deep in colour with intense red
berry fruit aromas. Soft with a broad structure, it has a
long raspberry finish. Château de La Rivière was the
property of James Grégoire who sadly died in a helicopter
accident on the same day he sold the estate to a Chinese
businessman for an estimated sum of 30 million Euros,
the largest Chinese investment in Bordeaux at that time.
There are now 100 châteaux owned by Chinese investors
in Bordeaux.
Château de La Rivière, 2011, AOC Fronsac
The vineyard at Château de La Rivière covers 60
hectares and is planted on clay-limestone soils. The 2011
has a mellow spices, cooked fruits and ginger bouquet.
Medium-bodied, it has ripe fruit leading to a firm finish
with chewy tannins and grip. It is a blend of 85% Merlot,
8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1%
Malbec. Each variety was picked and fermented in a
combination of oak and stainless steel vats with extended
four weeks maceration. The wine went through malolactic
in barrels, with 40% new oak, and spent a total of 15
months maturing prior to bottling.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense, red berries
Broad, red fruits, raspberries, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M8 D9
Swordfish and tomato kebabs with salsa
verde mayonnaise
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Malbec
Spice, cooked fruits
Ripe fruit, ginger
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D8
Garlic and herb lamb with rosemary
potatoes
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
A very small part of the five hectare underground cellars below Château
de La Rivière. Temperatures are constant in winter and summer.
8150
$33.17
$199.00
8151
$35.33
$212.00
Roquefortissime, Château Roquefort,
Sauvignon, 2014, AOC Bordeaux
Château Roquefort lies in the heart of the Entre-deuxMers region at Lugasson. The region has been inhabited
for centuries with traces to the Neolithic Age 5000 BC
in the form of a covered alley and burial site. The site’s
prominent position, with steep slopes on each side, made
it easy to defend and discouraged attackers. The more
recent, pretty 18th century château, beneath which is
a limestone quarry as well as a 16th century dovecot,
has been restored by the Bellanger family. It is not only
the history and the land that is impressive, winemaker
Samuel Mestre makes some pretty good stuff too. The
Roquefortissime is the top of the range and a classy
wine. A selected plot of the best Sauvignon Blanc on the
estate, the grapes were pressed and fermented in French
oak barrels creating a wine with floral and vanilla notes,
good structure and a crisp, flavoursome finish.
Roquefortissime, Château Roquefort, Merlot,
2012, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
The altitude and chalky terroir of Château Roquefort
creates firm, structured red wines. The estate is a mere
20 kilometres from the town of Saint-Émilion, and the
wine is made from 90% Merlot. This is a very different
style to the fleshy, plump Merlot wines found in SaintÉmilion and Pomerol; it is more akin to Graves or Médoc.
Roquefortissime 2012 has an herbal, vermouth aroma.
On the palate, it has more cooked plums and vanilla
flavours with a rich mid-palate and fine texture. It can be
drunk now, but will benefit from some time in the cellar,
becoming softer.
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE >>
Sauvignon Blanc
Floral, vanilla
Broad palate, fresh apples, [00]
6° C
2015-2017, M8 D9
Shrimp and asparagus risotto
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Herbal, plums
Cooked plums, rich palate, vanilla
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D9
Wild mushroom and sausage lasagna
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8152
$45.17
$271.00
8153
$45.33
$272.00
8154
$58.50
$351.00
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Arpège by Haut Nouchet, 2010, AOC PessacLéognan
Pessac-Léognan was recognized a designation of origin
in its own right in the early 1990s. Château Haut Nouchet,
at Martillac, lies on the region’s highest point. Vineyards
are planted on three outcrops of gravel benefiting from
sunshine and the cleansing wind from the southwest.
Arpège 2010 is deep plum in colour with liquorice,
damsons, plums and leaf aromas. The palate is fresh and
vibrant with red fruits and good tannins. It was produced
under the guidance of esteemed consultant Stéphane
Derenoncourt. The wine underwent malolactic partly in new
oak and was matured in barrel for 12 months.
Les Eclats de Branas, Grand Poujeaux, 2012, AOC
Moulis-en-Médoc
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Damsons, liquorice, leafy
Red fruits
18° C
2015-2018, M8 D9
Chateaubriand with Bordelaise sauce and
roasted baby potatoes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Château Branas Grand Poujeaux is situated in Moulis-enMédoc. The 12 hectare estate was purchased by Belgian
merchant Justin Onclin in 2002 and has undergone a
complete renovation. Les Eclats de Branas Grand Poujeaux
2012, the second wine of the estate, is a blend of 50%
Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot.
Deep in colour, it has a mellow bouquet with dark fruits and
cedar. The dense palate has tangy fresh fruits, vanilla, and
black and red cherries with good tannins. It was matured in
50% new and 50% one year old oak barrels for 12 months
and has scrummy vanilla and cooked fruits on the finish.
Mellow, dark fruits, cedar
Les Angelots de Villemaurine, 2010, AOC SaintÉmilion Grand Cru
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Les Angelots de Villemaurine is the second wine of
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Château Villemaurine
purchased by Justin Onclin in 2007. The property consists
of seven hectares planted in the heart of Saint-Émilion’s
limestone plateau. Deep plum in colour, the aromas are
bursting with soft black fruits, blackberries and vanilla.
The palate is mellow, concentrated and rich with all
the succulence of Right Bank Merlot. It is a blend of
95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The grapes were
harvested by hand with double-sorting, then each lot
was fermented in small capacity vats with a slow, gentle
extraction to maintain the wine’s elegant profile. The
wine underwent malolactic in barrel and maturation with
40% new and 60% two year old barrels. The expertize of
consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt and the philosophy of
precision winemaking employed has seen the quality of
wines produced at Villemaurine skyrocket.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Red and black cherries, vanilla
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D8
Homemade gnocchi with sautéed
mushrooms and Bordeaux wine reduction
Blackberries, vanilla
Concentrated, rich
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D9
Lamb loin with fennel, Brussels sprouts
and black olives
Entrance - Château Haut Nouchet
BORDEAUX VINTEX ET LES VIGNOBLES GRÉGOIRE
Vinoma
Angelita & Michel Baucé
Pineuilh, Gironde
Angelita and Michel Baucé are based at the far extremity of the
Bordeaux appellation and the Gironde department at Pineuilh. The
couple has a particular interest in organic and natural wines. It is not
always an easy farming method to master under Bordeaux growing
conditions which include a marginal climate with high humidity, and
temperatures that can create disease-pressure; it’s all about the site
(location, location, location) and know-how. From some of today’s
lesser-known appellations, but which are rich in wine history, we
offer some small estates producing high quality wines.
Château Lagrange in the
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
appellation which replaced
the previous Premières Côtes
de Bordeaux appellation in
October, 2009
BORDEAUX VINOMA >>
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8158
$24.67
$148.00
8159
$28.33
$170.00
8160
$34.17
$205.00
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Château Lagrange, 2010, AOC Cadillac Côtes de
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation lies on the
right bank of the Garonne River stretching from Bordeaux
city to Saint-Maixant for 60 kilometres. The land is a
series of twisting and turning slopes and valleys which
follow the path of the river generally facing southeastwards. The first vines were planted on these slopes
after the conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar during its
subsequent occupation centuries ago. Château Lagrange
at Capian, owned by Olivier Lacoste, is a small estate
currently in transition to organic status. 9.6 hectares
are cultivated on stony, sandy loam soils. The 2010 was
made from a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet
Sauvignon. It has aromas of strawberries, spice and
incense with a supple mid-palate and firm tannin on the
finish. It was matured for 18 months with one third in
barrel prior to bottling.
Strawberries, spice
Château Labadie, 2011, AOC Côtes de Bourg, Élevé
en fûts de Chêne
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc
Côtes de Bourg lies on the right bank of the Dordogne
River, close to where it converges with the Garonne to
form the Gironde estuary approximately 35 kilometres
north of Bordeaux city. The ancient port of Bourg was
used to ship wines in the middle ages, and vineyards
along the estuary were often established to keep up
with the insatiable demand. Château Labadie has 65
hectares in the heart of Côtes de Bourg and regularly
receives awards for its wines. The 2011 oaked cuvée was
awarded a Silver Medal in Paris and deservedly so for it
is especially rich and concentrated for the vintage, and
offers great value. Ruby in colour, it has intense aromas
of coffee and spice; more fruit shines through on the
palate with fine texture and a vanilla finish. The vines are
cultivated on gravelly, clay, limestone soils with slopes
facing both east and west. The grapes underwent a cold
soak prior to fermentation and the wine was aged for 12
months in French and American oak, 50% new. It is a
blend of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5%
Cabernet Franc.
Spice, coffee
Château Corbin, 2011, Vieilles Vignes, AOC
Montagne-Saint-Émilion
The so-called satellite appellation of Montagne-SaintÉmilion borders Saint-Émilion to the south with Pomerol
to the west. Château Corbin, which lies on the road
between Libourne and Montagne, has been standing on
this site since 1606; still intact, its barns and dovecot are
surrounded by 23 hectares of vineyards. The Rambeaud
family have been winegrowers here for four generations.
The Vieilles Vignes is produced from a small three
hectare parcel of Merlot planted over 50 years ago and
vinified separately from the rest of the estate. The 2011
is concentrated and structured with aromas of black
olives and liquorice. On the palate there are dark fruits,
cedar and spicy flavours. The wine was matured for 12
months with 40% in oak.
OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Supple, long incense finish
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D9
Pot-roasted veal with porcini mushrooms
Ripe fruits, oak
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D9
Boeuf Bourguignon
Merlot
Spice, cedar
Firm palate, concentrated
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D7
Quail and wild mushroom pithivier with
confit leg and celeriac remoulade
BORDEAUX VINOMA >>
8161
$29.50
$177.00
Château Fontebride, 2013, AOC Sauternes
Over the years, we have offered Château Fontebride and
Château Haut-Bergeron, both Sauternes wines produced
by the Lamothe family, Patrick and Hervé. Indeed, this
year I tasted both 2013s and both showed superbly
well. I would be very happy to pay for and drink either;
however, in the end I plumped for Château Fontebride.
It may not be as well-known as the Haut-Bergeron, but
it offers exceptional value for money. The six hectares
vineyard lies adjacent to Haut-Bergeron, and the same
skill, loving care and attention shines through in the wine.
Produced from 90% Sémillon, 5% Muscadelle, and 5%
Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes are picked individually, berryby-berry, going through the vineyards up to six times to
catch the berries at exactly the right moment of noble rot
development. The 2013 is mellow, complex and elegant
all at the same time. The bouquet has aromas of honey
and spice, with more apricot and vanilla on the palate. It
was matured for 12 months in oak.
BORDEAUX VINOMA
Sémillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc
Mellow, honey, spice
Complex, apricots, honey, spicy finish, [08]
8° C
2015-2025, M6 D8
Caramelized foie gras with fresh fig
infused with spices, broiled apricots with
fresh ricotta and pistachios
Hervé and Patrick Lamothe of Château Haut-Bergeron and Château
Fontebride – The vineyards total 17 hectares and are located in
Sauternes, Bommes and Preignac. Neighbours to the illustrious Château
D’Yquem, over the last 40 years the wines have earned 63 Gold Medals,
making the domaine the most awarded of the Sauternes appellation.
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Bergerac
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OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 233
Château Pique-Sègue
Philip & Marianne Mallard
Bergerac follows on eastwards from the satellites of Saint-Émilion
and is planted with similar grape varieties. The region is inland and
over 100 kilometres from the coast so that the influence of the
Atlantic Ocean is less, hence the climate more extreme, producing
wines with a personality of their own; concentrated and more
rustic in nature. Château Pique-Sègue, located on the left bank
of the Dordogne River, not only boasts 60 hectares of vineyards,
but also a prize herd of highly-valued Limousin cattle. Philip and
Marianne purchased the estate in 1990. An old property, it appears
in Bordeaux’s Guide Féret in the 19th century and is cited as being
one of the most beautifully-sited in the region.
BERGERAC CHÂTEAU PIQUE-SÈGUE >>
8162
$21.33
$128.00
8163
$21.33
$128.00
8164
$21.33
$128.00
Château Pique-Sègue, 2014, AOC Montravel
The Montravel appellation for white wines borders that of
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Traditional white Bordeaux
varieties are planted on slopes of calcareous soils high
in tufa. In this instance, the wine is a blend of 60%
Sauvignon, 30% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle. The wine
is pale in colour. Mineral notes combine with passion
fruit and lime, citrus flavours. After picking the juice was
left in contact with the skins for 12 hours before gentle
pressing.
Château Pique-Sègue, 2014, AOC Bergerac, Rosé
The 2014 Pique-Sègue Rosé is a departure in direction;
the wine is much paler in colour with elegant fruit
flavours. Previous years have produced deeply-coloured
(almost red) wines, an old-fashioned Clairet-style, quite
heavy and structured on the palate. This is a welcomed
change. Produced from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and
35% Merlot, it has floral notes and strawberry fruits. The
palate is nicely balanced with tangy acidity.
Château Pique-Sègue, 2013, AOC Bergerac
Produced from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet
Sauvignon, the Château Pique-Sègue 2013 has plummy
fruit aromas. On the palate, it is linear with a firm, slightly
austere acidity and rustic tannins. It is concentrated and
won a Silver Medal in Paris. It will benefit from some
cellaring prior to drinking.
Sauvignon, Sémillon, Muscadelle
Mineral, slate
Passion fruit, lime, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M8 D9
Pike in Bergerac white wine sauce and
potato purée
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Floral
Balanced, good acidity, [00]
6° C
2015-2016, M8 D9
Salmon pâté with prawns and gazpacho
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Plums
Concentrated, structured
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D7
Grilled black angus entrecôte with
béarnaise sauce, carrots and green beans
8165
$34.17
$205.00
Terre de Pique-Sègue, Anima Vitis, 2009, AOC
Montravel
Terre de Pique-Segue is the top wine of the range made
by Marianne and Philip. Produced from 90% Merlot with
10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the vineyards are planted
at high density. 2009 was a warm and ripe vintage,
producing concentrated wines with structure and ripe
fruits. Still quite restrained in terms of aroma, the Terre
de Pique-Sègue 2009 has ripe fruits on the palate with
fine texture and ripe tannins on the finish. The wine was
matured for 15 months in French oak barrels.
BERGERAC CHÂTEAU PIQUE-SÈGUE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Chocolate, leather
Dark fruit, structured
18° C
2015-2020, M6 D7
Braised lamb shank with rustic potatoes
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