September Wine Flyer

	Vive Les Vins Française!
When tasting through a sampling of French wines recently, we commented on how impressive it was that despite the current value of the American Dollar to the Euro, the French continue to deliver astounding wines for the price. While other European and New World countries offer brilliant wines at all price points, no other nation is as exceptional as France when it comes to consistently producing compelling, distinctive and delicious bottlings Is it the soils the grapes grow in? Is it the unique regions, each one lending its own style and flavor? Is it the hundreds and hundreds of years of experience? Yes - it is this and more. Vive les vins Française!
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Domaine de Rouesses
“Les Rouesses” Reuilly 2007 . . . . . 15.79
89/100 - Our score.
This vineyard is located in the Loire sub-region of Reuilly, southwest of its more famous neighbors Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. While not on the tip of every wine-lover’s tongue, this region can produce some really lovely, value-driven Sauvignon Blancs. The nose of this little gem is quite appealling with notes of lemon grass and accents of white flowers. The palate is wonderfully refreshing, showing concentrated citrus flavors, and herbal and grassy flourishes on the clean, moderately long finish. This is a lot of wine for the buck; enjoy with fresh greens and goat cheese, as well as seafood dishes. (France)

Michel Tete
“Domaine du Clos du Fief” Juliénas 2006 . . . . . 18.99
90/100 - Our score.
Tasting this wine over the last several days reminds us that we should drink waaaay more Beaujolais, especially when it comes from small, quality-focused growers like Michel Tete. This bottling of Julienas is absolutely charming, revealing aromatic flavor teasers of red and purple flowers, red and black berries, smoky bacon bits and granite rocks. In the mouth, we find quality Gamay textures – silky, yet grainy and gripping. A wine of distinction that reminds us of why we’re in this biz! (France)

Perrin & Fils
“La Gille” Gigondas 2005 . . . . . 25.99
93/100 - Wine Spectator. “Dark and smoky, with alluring cocoa powder, mesquite and bacon fat notes leading the way for rich black currant, melted licorice and espresso. The long, smoldering finish shows a nice wild side. Impressive now, but better with some cellaring. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2014.” (France)