CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE OFFER

November 2008

The Rhône Valley is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest wine regions, and certainly one of the most diverse in terms of grape varieties utilised and styles produced. It has been a centre of viticulture for more than 2,000 years, when the Romans conquered Gaul and introduced farming and crop management to the local inhabitants.Far from being a homogeneous viticultural region, the Rhône is actually a collection a surprisingly large number of much smaller sub-regions or communes – essentially villages and towns containing and surrounding vineyards. Whilst many to an extent share some similarities, such as soils, grape varieties and/or climate, they are generally distinct and individual appellations in their own rights.With all due respect to the extraordinary wines coming from Hermitage, Cote-Rôtie and the other northern communes, it is with the extraordinary wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape that sees the Rhône reach its pinnacle of quality and character. From often ancient Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah vines (with support from the likes of Cinsault, Counoise and Terret Noir and to a lesser

extent, Vaccarèse and Clairette) these powerful, ageworthy, concentrated and engaging wines emerge, offering a huge range of flavours and textures.Châteauneuf-du-Pape has been blessed with an extraordinary run of top-quality vintages, from 1998 to 2007 inclusive with the sole exception of the disastrous, waterlogged 2002. And while each of these vintages has been of top quality, it is the interest of each individual vintage that gives Châteauneauf-du-Pape one of its greatest strengths, that of unique, individual character from one year to the next. This offer contains mainly 2006 and 2005 offerings for the red wines – two outstanding recent vintages. Quantities for all wines are limited, in some cases extremely, so I would urge you to place your orders quickly to avoid disappointment.Please enjoy the wines in this offer, and do not hesitate to contact either myself or any of my colleagues for further information on these wines.Cheers

Stewart Plant

Domaine La BarrocheCovering more than 30 acres spread throughout the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation (mostly in the northern and eastern sectors), until 2002 the wine from this estate was sold entirely in bulk to various negociants, despite its obvious potential. This changed completely and a new dedication to quality production coincided with the arrival of Julian Barrot, the son of the [previous] owners. The domaine is planted to Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault, Terret Noir and Clairette averaging more than 60 years old, including one-third is more than 100 years (entirely Grenache). Although a relative newcomer to the field of excellence in Châteauneauf-du-Pape, Barroche has certainly hit the ground running.

2006 DOMAINE LA BARROCHE Châteauneuf-du-Pape $80 (usually $95)“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Signature is the lightest of the four 2006 cuvees. It exhibits a dark ruby color, rich black cherry and black currant fruit, loads of fruit in the mid-palate, a medium-bodied, elegant mouthfeel, and light tannins. Drink it over the next 6-7 years. 88+ points, drink 2008-2015.” Robert Parker (Oct 2008).

2006 DOMAINE LA BARROCHE ‘Pure’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $115 (usually $135)“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure looks to be nearly as brilliant as the 2007. One of the vintage’s most compelling wines, it should be drunk now and over the next 12-14 years. Deep ruby-colored much lighter than the Fiancee, with beautiful notes of sweet kirsch liqueur, loamy soil, licorice, spice box, and high quality cigar tobacco, this wine is opulent, fleshy, and flamboyant with great purity. It serves as a riveting statement to the greatness of old vine Grenache grown in sandy soils. 95 points, drink 2008-2022.” Robert Parker (Oct 2008).

Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)There are more than 35 hectares to Clos des Papes, with 24 separate plots planted to a rough mix of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 5% other varieties, and with up to 10km between plots, optimum ripeness can vary by up to 10 days between vineyards. Yields are always very low – generally around 25hl/ha, and the vines average about 50 years. The white wine includes all six permissible varieties in roughly equal proportions.

Clos des Papes has been one of the most consistent, important and impressive producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for many decades (the family has been making wine here since the start of the 18th century), it is beyond question that recent form here has been second-to-none, with top accolades coming from every critic and commentator.

NV CLOS DES PAPES ‘Vin de Petit Avril’ $22.99 (usually 27.99)“The Le Petit Vin d’Avril (two-thirds from the 2005 vintage and one-third from 2004) is juicy, with loads of crunchy cherries and new saddle leather notes with some pepper, flowers, and spice. It’s a vin gourmande, as the French would say, and best drunk in its first several years of life. 87 points, drink 2007-2010.” Robert Parker (February 2008).

2001 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape $160 (usually $185)“Paul Avril feels that purchasers of the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape should “wait ten years” before drinking it. A blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% Counoise, all aged in large wood foudres prior to being bottled without filtration, was produced from low yields of 27 hectoliters per hectare. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sweet bouquet of figs, raspberries, new saddle leather, autumnal forest floor, and resiny notes. Full-bodied with beautiful purity as well as a strikingly rich mouthfeel, this seriously endowed Chateauneuf admirably conceals its 14.5% alcohol. A structured finish and impressive extract levels suggest considerable longevity. This firmly tannic, intensely concentrated 2001 boasts great aromatic and palate presence, but it remains young and unevolved. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020+. 95 points.” Robert Parker (February 2004).

2002 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape $60 (usually $75)“A candidate for the wine of the vintage in 2002 is Clos des Papes’ 2002 Chateauneuf du Pape. A severe selection resulted in a medium-bodied, Burgundian-styled red possessing sweet and sour cherry, pomegranate, spice box, and balsam wood characteristics. Natural alcohol of 13.8% gives the wine body. Light tannin is noticeable in the spicy finish. This 2002 should drink well for 7-8 years. 88 points.” Robert Parker (February 2004).

2006 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape $135 (usually $160)“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is one of the two or three candidates for the wine of the vintage. An extraordinarily great wine, the 2006 is far superior to the 2005, which was amazing, and while made in a different style, is as great as the 2003, and such legends as 1990 and 1978. Fashioned from a minuscule 21 hectoliters per hectare, and tipping the scales at 15.2% natural alcohol, the 2006 boasts a dense ruby/purple color to the rim, in addition to an extraordinary bouquet of melted licorice, spring flowers, raspberries, black currants, spice box, and earth. In the mouth, it is utterly profound – full-bodied and multidimensional with astonishing purity, length, equilibrium, and intensity. This is a superb vintage for the Avrils, and Vincent deserves huge accolades for producing a wine of such incredible intensity and complexity. Think of Clos des Papes as a Chateauneuf du Pape with the complexity of a top-notch grand cru Burgundy from the Cote de Nuits. 98 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

2004 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $100 (usually $115)“One of the best white wines of the appellation is made at Clos des Papes, the non-malolactic yet full-bodied and powerful 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape blanc. Notes of white peaches, pears, citrus oil, and honeysuckle are present in the medium to full-bodied, fleshy 2004. It shows good acidity and a lively, vibrant mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 4-5 years, although some vintages have an amazing ability to last much longer. 89 points, drink 2006-2011.” Robert Parker (February 2006).

2007 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $90 (usually $105)“The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, which includes equal percentages of all six authorized white varietals, exhibits notes of licorice, poached pears, honeysuckle, and citrus. Deep and full-bodied with good acidity as well as surprising length and richness, it is one of the top whites of the appellation. 91 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

Clos St. JeanThis is shooting star estate has transformed, in the space of just 6 years, form being another producer of traditional, tough wines to becoming one of the most feted producers of a rejuvenated Southern Rhone.

Using the nadir 2002 vintage as their ground zero for rejuvenation and renaissance, the Maurel Brothers, Vincent and Pascal, now find themselves at the helm of an estate, not only perhaps the appellations most improved domaine, but also at the vanguard of Chateauneuf’s modernist-retro hierarchy. Utilizing the full potential of their ancient vines (including 12ha that were planted in 1905!) cropping at very low yields and using small barrels & stainless steel for ageing instead of the traditional large foudres these wines are made in opulent style redolent with dark berry, garrigue , smoke and spice. The two super cuvees, both highly sought after, are immensely concentrated; a prototype for supple, contemporary & lavish Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The ‘regular’ cuvee is anything but ordinary and offers some of the appellation’s best value.

All wines below and have been tasted and are thoroughly recommended to you as modern, yet rigorously authentic & stand-out bottles from another great Southern Rhone vintage.

2006 CLOS ST. JEAN Châteauneauf-du-Pape $87 per bottle ($80 in dozen lots).“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits garrigue, pepper, incense, and meaty black cherry notes interwoven with heady levels of glycerin, abundant sex appeal, and a full-bodied, fleshy finish. It should provide superb drinking over the next 10-15 years. 90 points, drink 2008-2023.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

2006 CLOS ST. JEAN ‘La Combe des Fous’ Châteauneauf-du-Pape $220“In 2006, only a handful of other producers in Chateauneuf du Pape hit the heights achieved by Clos St.-Jean with the following wine. Virtually perfect, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous possesses a dense ruby/purple color in addition to an extraordinary nose of ground pepper, spice box, black currants, and kirsch, and full-bodied, powerful, spicy flavors. Resembling haute couture with its seamless integration of acidity, tannin, and alcohol, this is a prodigious wine to smell, taste, and consume. Readers should hasten to buy this wine ASAP! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. 98 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

2006 CLOS ST. JEAN ‘Deus Ex Machina’ Châteauneauf-du-Pape $220“In 2006, only a handful of other producers in Chateauneuf du Pape hit the heights achieved by Clos St.-Jean with the following wine. The inky/ruby/purple-colored 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus-Ex Machina reveals notes of graphite, roasted meats, figs, plums, blackberries, and smoked herbs. The complex aromatic fireworks are followed by

a full-bodied, rich, meaty wine with gorgeous purity, depth, and length. This cuvee should age effortlessly for two decades or more. How Vincent Maurel and Philippe Cambie were able to produce such stupendous wines in 2006 is remarkable. Readers should hasten to buy this wine ASAP! 99 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

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2005 DELAS Châteauneuf-du-Pape $58 (usually $65)“The finest selection from Chateauneuf du Pape I have yet tasted from Delas is the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre. Made from around 80% Grenache with the rest Syrah and Mourvedre, the wine is outstanding, dense ruby/purple with notes of black currant, black cherry, smoke, tobacco leaf, and licorice. The wine is full-bodied and has superb intensity, beautiful purity, and a long, heady finish. It is still young and slightly unevolved, but it should age nicely for 10-15 years. 91 points, drink 2007-2022.” Robert Parker (October 2008).PegauThe wines of Pegau, now crafted by Laurence Féraud (daughter of Paul), are some of the greatest produced in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, yet they perhaps do not achieve the same consistency of excellence as some of their peers. Drawing upon fruit from more than 40 acres of estate vines, the wines are concentrated, old-style and often mind-blowing, yet very naturally made, with minimal sulphur used and no fining or filtration prior to bottling.

NV PEGAU ‘Plan Pegau Lot 2006’ $22.99 (usually $28)“As for the Domaine du Pegau estate wines from Laurence Feraud and her father, Paul, the non-vintage Plan Pegau L. 06 is the finest vin de table example I have ever tasted in these cellars. A blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah from 2006, it possesses a deep ruby color as well as sweet cassis and cherry notes intermixed with garrigue, lavender, and pepper. Spicy, deep, and richly fruity, it should drink nicely for 2-3 years. 87 points, drink 2008-2011.” Robert Parker (August 2008).

2006 SEGURET ‘Selectionee par Laurence Feraud’ $26 (usually $31)“The somewhat rustic 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape came from four different winemakers. It reveals attractive notes of roasted meats intermixed with dried herbs, licorice, pepper, and spice. Although slightly disjointed, it is generally good. 86-88+ points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

2005 DOMAINE DU PEGAU ‘Cuvee Reservée’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $115 (was $135)“The three lots of 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee (again, no Cuvee da Capo was produced in this vintage) had not yet been blended. Tasting through all of them, they scored between 91 and 94, so I suspect this offering will be similar, qualitatively, to the 2006. But, it is a very different style of wine. It reveals a dark ruby/purple hue along with notes of tar, roasted meats, and Provencal herbs, which give it a certain savage/animal character. The wine is ruggedly constructed, concentrated, full-bodied, tannic, and firm in the finish. For comparison purposes, it comes closest to 1995. The 2005 will need time to come around, and the Ferauds were leaning toward bottling it in late 2007 or early 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. 92-94 points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

2004 DOMAINE DU PEGAU ‘Cuvee Laurence’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $220 (was $250)“The medium ruby-colored 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence already reveals some orange/amber at the edge. This evolved, mature 2004 reveals aromas of forest floor, leafy vegetables, earth, truffles, leather, and kirsch. It is a medium to full-bodied,

spicy, impressive wine, but it does not measure up to the 2005 Cuvee Laurence. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. 92 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

2007 DOMAINE DU PEGAU Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $70 (usually $85)“A blend of Grenache blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussanne. Very fresh, bright aromas of light tropical fruits. Good complexity and depth of fruit on the palate, and great length of flavour on the finish. Quite delicious, modern style. 91 points, drink now-2010.” Stewart Plant (April 2008).

Château BeaucastelBeaucastel stands out in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for many reasons. It is huge, with nearly 300 acres of vineyards, the northernmost major estate, and [unusually] have all 13 permitted varieties planted. The wines are the longest-lived in the entire appellation, contain an unusually high proportion of Mourvèdre (around 30% in the cuvee tradition and between 70-90% in the deluxe ‘Hommage à Jacques Perrin’) and are completely organic (moving towards biodynamic) and have been for decades. It is worth noting that the high proportion of Mourvèdre actually makes Beaucastel’s wines distinctive and somewhat atypical of the common style of the region.

2005 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL Châteauneuf-du-Pape $145 (usually $165)“The 2005 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is a wine that probably needs 7-10 years of bottle age. Possibly the most backward and closed Beaucastel made since the 1995, the wine has very high tannins, seems totally closed aromatically, but in the mouth is a weighty wine exhibiting a dense ruby/purple color and tight aromatics consisting of new saddle leather, porcini, meat juices, licorice, tar, and black fruits. The wine is full-bodied, powerful, very tannic, and structured in a dramatically masculine, ageworthy style. This is one for the younger generation or those with considerable patience. I can’t see it being close to drinkable before 2014 and lasting up to 30 or more years. 94+ points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

2004 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $ 475“It is only made in the top vintages, but the very limited cuvee of 500 or so cases of Hommage a Jacques Perrin, which is a wine with 60% Mourvedre and the rest the other permitted varietals, primarily Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, and some Vaccarese, was produced in both 2005 and 2004. The 2004 is potentially one of the legendary Jacques Perrin cuvees since the debut vintage of 1989. The potentially perfect 2004 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin has turned out to be just an amazing wine and one of the profound examples of this cuvee the Perrins have produced. It certainly has all the power, density, and richness of the great years, but there is almost a surreal elegance and lightness for a wine this powerful and dense. Almost difficult to describe, the gorgeous multi-layered texture, and the heavenly perfume of smoked meats, flowers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and truffles is a knock-out. In the mouth, it is medium to full-bodied with incredible intensity, purity, and overall symmetry. There’s nothing out of place in this remarkable wine, and it seems somewhat approachable already, yet it will no doubt have the uncanny ability to age for 25-40+ years. 96-98 points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

Domaine de MarcouxA very special domaine, run by a pair of sisters (Sophie and Catherine Armenier) who can trace back a winemaking family lineage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for 700 years, strictly following biodynamic principles throughout the 40 acres of vines, of which roughly one quarter are between 70 and 100 years old. The wines are

approximately 85% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and 2% Cinsault, see minimal manipulation in the winery and have their elevage in a combination of cement tanks and old, neutral wood. The wines have minimal sulphur additions and are bottled unfined and unfiltered.

2006 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX Châteauneuf-du-Pape $100 (usually $118)“The stunning, deep ruby/purple-hued 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits black fruits, licorice, incense, and hints of grilled meats and garrigue. While not as explosively aromatic or full as the 2007, the full-bodied, velvety textured, big, substantial 2006 is a top success for the vintage. Drink it over the next 15 years. 92 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

2006 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX ‘Vieille Vignes’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $260 (usually $299)“One of the vintage’s blockbusters is the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes, with even higher alcohol (16.2%) than the 2007. It offers lovely notes of black fruits, truffle oil, roasted meats, beef blood, black raspberries, abundant kirsch, and a hint of roasted Provencal herbs. On a much faster evolutionary track than the 2007, it is a layered, multi-dimensional effort displaying a finish that lasts nearly 60 seconds. Some unresolved tannins in the finish suggest this wine should be cellared for 2-3 years, and consumed over the following two decades. 95 points, drink 2010-2030.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

Château RayasPerhaps the most legendary estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and from less than 20 acres the incredible Rayas is produced, from 30 year-old vines giving miniscule yields. The wine undergoes a short fermentation, is aged in very old barrels and foudres for around 14 months before bottling (unfiltered). Rayas is, at its best, Grenache at its peak.

2004 CHÂTEAU RAYAS Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $210 (usually $250)“The fabulous 2004 white Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of white Grenache and a little bit of Clairette. This is one of the richest, most honeyed Rayas whites I have tasted, and boasts good underlying acidity, beautiful purity, and loads of flowery exotic fruits in the aromas and flavors. It should drink well for 10-15 years, possibly even longer. 92 points, drink 2007-2022.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

2005 CHÂTEAU RAYAS Châteauneuf-du-Pape $295 (usually $325)“I could not resist retasting the 2005 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape. Until the 2007 is in bottle, the 2005 is clearly the greatest wine made at this estate since the 1995. Made from 100% Grenache, it boasts an unusually (for Rayas) dark ruby/purple-tinged color as well as an exceptionally sweet bouquet of black cherry jam, truffles, incense, licorice, and raspberries. Full-bodied with a stunningly rich, concentrated mouthfeel, an explosive mid-palate, and a finish that lasts more than a minute, it is a wine of superb power and intensity admirably displaying the terroir’s hallmark delicacy and ethereal nature. This utterly profound Chateauneuf du Pape should drink beautifully for 25+ years. 97 points, drink 2008-2033.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

Henri BonneauWith less than 15 acres, mostly old-vine Grenache in the famous ‘La Crau’ vineyard, Bonneau’s wines are exceedingly rare, extremely concentrated and long-lived, and are indeed quintessential examples of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at its most extraordinary.

2001 HENRI BONNEAU Châteauneuf-du-Pape $140 (usually $160)

No review recorded, due to the complicated and drawn-out barrel selection and classifying system used at Bonneau to produce the separate cuvees.

2001 HENRI BONNEAU ‘Reserve du Celestins’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $405 (was $450)“Revisiting Bonneau’s recently released 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins is a real treat as this cuvee flirts with perfection. Already revealing some pink and amber at the edge, the color is surprisingly evolved for a wine from this vintage. However, that’s deceptive as the aromatics offer incredible aromas of dried flowers, beef blood, spice, figs, sweet black currants and kirsch, smoked game, lavender, and sweaty but attractive saddle leather-like notes. Full-bodied and massively endowed, with abundant silky tannins, it possesses the balance to age for 30+ years. 98 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

2001 HENRI BONNEAU ‘Cuvée Marie Beurrier’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $290 (usually $330)“The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Marie Beurrier offers wonderful meaty, roasted herb, resiny, pine forest, and balsam wood scents intermixed with notions of fresh mushrooms, pepper, lavender, and plenty of beef blood characteristics. Opulent, fleshy, and soft, with some tannin in the background, this is a sensational vintage that should drink beautifully for 15 or more years. 92-94 points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

1998 HENRI BONNEAU ‘Cuvée Speciale’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $900 (usually $1,150)“Bonneau’s 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale is something along the lines of 16.5%-plus natural alcohol with about 4-5% residual sugar. It is an amazing wine that tastes relatively dry, with huge extract of blackberries, roasted meats, and sweet strawberries and cherries intermixed with licorice, smoke and pepper. It makes a massive introduction on the palate and expands vertically, as if it were a skyscraper. It is intense, rich, and compelling, and no doubt capable of lasting 30-40 years. (The 1990 Cuvee Speciale, which has much in common with this wine, is still an infant in terms of its development.) This is a remarkable, but controversial wine. 96 points, drink 2006-2046.” Robert Parker (February 2006).

Domaine Bois de BoursanAround 30 acres from 15 separate parcels on every soil type in Châteauneuf-du-Pape contribute around 65% Grenache, 15% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre and 5% other varieties to this traditional-yet-accessible style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich in style, and capable of ageing for a decade or more, Boursan is relatively unknown and underrated.

2006 DOMAINE BOIS DE BOURSAN Châteauneuf-du-Pape $65 (usually $75)“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is an outstanding blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, and 5% the other red grapes of the appellation. With rich, attractive, earthy notes, and plenty of floral and spice box characteristics interwoven with dark, ripe red and black fruits, lavender, and oodles of Provencal typicity, it is full-bodied, fleshy, and already gorgeous to drink, but promises to evolve for at least a decade or more. 90 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

Domaine de la MordoreeVery old (60+ years) predominantly Grenache (70%) vines with tiny (25 hl/ha) yields from a mere 12 acres produce this exceptional wine that is both traditional in style and philosophy yet continually strives for improvement, such as the recent move towards biodynamic farming principles.

2005 DOMAINE DE LA MORDOREE ‘Cuvée Reine des Bois’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $140“Since 1996, their Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois has been one of the stars of the vintage. The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois boasts a dense purple color, a full-bodied, opulent style, moderately high tannin, sensational concentration, and abundant aromas and flavors of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, and spice. It is a meaty, fleshy, tannic effort that brings to mind the 1998. A brilliant wine for the vintage, it should be exceptionally long lived. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. 95 points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

Domaine de la RoquetteOwned by Henri Brunier (of Vieux Télégraphe) and quite large (65 acres) or predominantly Grenache, Roquette is a relatively modern style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape from three parcels of vines on the rocky soils north of the village.

2005 DOMAINE DE LA ROQUETTE Châteauneuf-du-Pape $80 (usually $90)“The 2005 Domaine La Roquette Chateauneuf du Pape has a deep ruby/purple color and a beautiful, sweet nose of ripe Grenache (think kirsch liqueur) along with raspberries, licorice, pepper, and some Provencal spiciness. About 30% stems were used in the making of this wine, and it is both powerful and elegant, with zesty acidity and moderately high tannin. It is an attractive wine that can be drunk early on or cellared for 12-15 years. 90-93 points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

Roger SabonIt is from 37 acres of 80 year old, destemmed Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Terret Noir, Counoise, Vaccarèse and Clairette that produce this elegant, traditionally-styled wine that sees just a tiny percentage of small oak barrels (all old), preferring the elevage to occur in large foudres, and perhaps unsurprisingly, refuses to filter his wines.

2005 ROGER SABON ‘Cuvée Prestige’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape $115 (usually $130)“The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige is a classic. Full-bodied, powerful, dense, with a complete personality, it exhibits terrific peppery, licorice-infused, black currant and kirsch-like fruit, a broad, savory, expansive mouthfeel, and a powerful, long finish with sweet but not very noticeable tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. 93+ points.” Robert Parker (October 2007).

Vieux DonjonClassic wines that come from very low-yielding, old vines (predominantly Grenache – some 80% - with a touch of Syrah, Mourvèdre and other varieties) and see no new oak, have an extended elevage of up to two years prior to bottling unfiltered. The grapes are harvested very late – usually only Henri Bonneau and Rayas are later – these are wines to truly reward lovers of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

2006 VIEUX DONJON Châteauneuf-du-Pape $85 (usually $95)“The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals the vintage’s peppery, earthy spiciness along with notes of forest floor, root vegetables, black cherries, and meat. This rich, medium to full-bodied effort possesses moderately soft tannin as well as good body, depth, and richness. It is a strong effort that should age nicely for 15+ years. 91 points.” Robert Parker (October 2008).

ORDER FORM BELOW

Order Form SpecialPrice No of Bottles Total Cost

2006 DOMAINE LA BARROCHE Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$80

2006 DOMAINE LA BARROCHE ‘Pure’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$115

NV CLOS DES PAPES ‘Vin de Petit Avril’ 9 $22.99

2001 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape $160

2002 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape $60

2006 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape $135

2004 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

$100

2007 CLOS DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

$90

2006 CLOS ST. JEAN Châteauneauf-du-Pape $80

2006 CLOS ST. JEAN ‘La Combe des Fous’ Châteauneauf-du-Pape

$220

2006 CLOS ST. JEAN ‘Deus Ex Machina’ Châteauneauf-du-Pape

$220

2005 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$145

2004 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$475

2006 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$100

2006 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX ‘Vieille Vignes’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$260

2006 DOMAINE DE MARCOUX ‘Vieille Vignes’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$260

2004 CHÂTEAU RAYAS Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

$210

2005 CHÂTEAU RAYAS Châteauneuf-du-Pape $295

2001 HENRI BONNEAU Châteauneuf-du-Pape $140

2001 HENRI BONNEAU ‘Reserve du Celestins’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$405

2001 HENRI BONNEAU ‘Cuvée Marie Beurrier’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$290

1998 HENRI BONNEAU ‘Cuvée Speciale’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$900

2006 DOMAINE BOIS DE BOURSAN Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$65

2005 DOMAINE DE LA MORDOREE ‘Cuvée Reine des Bois’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$140

2005 DOMAINE DE LA ROQUETTE Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$80

2005 ROGER SABON ‘Cuvée Prestige’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape

$115

2006 VIEUX DONJON Châteauneuf-du-Pape $85

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Delivery Address

Delivery Instructions (eg. If Not Home)

Phone No Signature

Credit Card Details (please highlight) Visa Mastercard AMEX DinersPlease Note Additional 3% Surcharge for AMEX or Diners Cards

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Liquor Licence Number 32053180

WARNING Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence

To supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years [Penalty exceeds $6,000] For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor [Penalty exceeds

$500]