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1999 CHÂTEAU SANSONNET, ST. ÉMILION 2003 CHÂTEAU CROIZET BAGES, PAULLIAC
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ, BORDEAUX, FRANCE CINQUIÈME CRU CLASSÉ, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
This Château lies just outside of the city of St. Émilion on The 2003 vintage was an extremely hot one with tempe-
the upper part of the area’s plateau. Made mostly from ratures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius at times. Be-
Merlot with some help from both Cabernet Franc and cause of this, yields were lower than normal, but the
Cabernet Sauvignon this is a well-aged Bordeaux that has wines have aged beautifully. Coming to maturity faster
developed subtle notes of game, herbs and tea leaves than some more ‘classic’ vintages, the 2003’s are right in
over the years. It still holds on to it’s primary fruits like their drinking window. This wine is no different. It’s ‘right
red currant and cherry. Enjoy with a nice steak served in the pocket’ to use the nomenclature of jazz musicians.
with sautéed mushrooms. Dark red fruits, mocha and coffee shine through in this
750 ml | case of 12 | $855.00 wine. A mature and elegant wine with balance and struc-
11 cases available ture.
Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 3-5 years 750 ml | case of 12 | $1595.00
10 cases available
2009 CHÂTEAU LA CABANNE, POMEROL Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 3-5 years
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
The Pomerols of the fantastic 2009 vintage are sitting 2010 CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY DUCASSE, PAUILLIAC
right in their drinking window. This wine is made up of CINQUIÈME CRU CLASSÉ , BORDEAUX, FRANCE
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mostly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc. The cha- The 2010 vintage is among the greatest of the 21 centu-
racteristic lushness of Merlot really shines through in this ry. Almost all the wines across Bordeaux are of exceptio-
wine. Over the past 12 years it has become a silky, nal quality. This wine is full of dark fruits like cassis and
elegant, earthy and plummy wine. While it has matured blackberries. It carries those classic Pauillac markers of
gracefully the wine was not made to age as long as the cedar and cigar box along with firm tannins and structure
Grand Vins of Bordeaux. Don’t wait too long to enjoy. It’s with a long finish. This wine has come of age nicely but
right in its drinking window. also still has some life to live.
750 ml | case of 12 | $1895.00 750 ml | case of 12 | $1325.00
10 cases available 10 cases available
Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 4-6 years Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 8-10 years

1996 CHÂTEAU BELGRAVE, HAUT-MÉDOC 1999 CHÂTEAU FERRIÈRE, MARGAUX
CINQUIÈME CRU CLASSÉ, BORDEAUX, FRANCE TROISIÈME CRU CLASSÉ , BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Château Belgrave rests just outside of St. Julien and is A dense ruby red colour, this wine has aged very well.
one of the oldest wine properties in the Médoc. Being a The fruit character is less ripe than it would have been 5
hot, dry and sunny vintage, 1996 was perfect for Caber- or 10 years ago but is still present. The age has brought
net Sauvignon. The wines from this vintage are deep and wonderful and complex flavours like leather, cedar, tea
concentrated. Over the years this wine has become leaves, and licorice. This is a gem of a wine in that it’s
smooth while remaining ripe. Notes of dark fruits, lea- rare we find wines that are pre-aged and available for
ther, and cedar along with savoury herbs can be found purchase. Luckily, there’s no patience needed in this case
on both the nose and the palate. Decant and enjoy over to enjoy a wine that is perfectly aged.
the course of a couple of hours. Preferably with rich 750 ml | case of 12 | $2595.00
meat dishes like venison or beef bourguignon.
8 cases available
750 ml | case of 12 | $1195.00
Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 2-3 years
15 cases available
Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 6-8 years