"The Saint Albergaty Massacre!"

They made the ultimate sacrifice! Yesterday, Hélène’s O!France Tour de Provence guests ambushed these five unsuspecting bottles of wine from Domaine Chabrier Fils and laid waste to them. The poor things never had a chance! But you still have the chance to order some of these wonderful wines for yourself … until Friday, September 24th when we will be taking your orders to the LCBO. The Provençal Pilgrims loved these wines and we are sure you will too. They come in six-bottle cases, are drinking well right now and represent superb value.

The Victims

2009 Vin de Pays d’Oc Rouge – (14.0% Alc./Vol.) $16/$96 per case of 6
This delightful little red sipper is fashioned from 80% Merlot and 20% Syrah. A bright ruby colour with glints of purple, it has aromas of red berries, cassis and vanilla. In the mouth it shows lots of fresh fruit along with mocha and tobacco. It is very well balanced and shows amazing length. It is a simply delightful wine and veritable bargain at this price. It has already won a silver medal at the Concours General Agricole Paris 2010. Order your little red treasure from the land of Oc now.

2009 Vin du Pays Duché d’Uzès Blanc – (13.5% Alc./Vol.) $18/$108 per case of 6
Over the years, this little beauty has filled up the Chabrier Brothers’ trophy cabinet with countless awards. This vintage has already won a gold medal at the Concours General Agricole Paris 2010. It is made from 70% Viognier, 20% Grenache Blanc and 10% Marsanne and is not oaked. The yield is a low 40 hectolitres per hectare. It is a straw colour with hints of pale green. The nose is filled with grapefruit, passion fruit, pineapple and sage. In the mouth it is very fresh, somewhat grapey, beautifully balanced and surprisingly complex. It would go wonderfully with any white fish and, as a special treat, with a pélardon de Cévennes (a wonderful goat cheese from the mountains not too far from Uzès). This is an absolutely superb sipper at a most reasonable price. Order some of this little treasure now.

2009 Vin du Pays Duché d’Uzès Rosé – (13.5% Alc./Vol.) $16/$96 per case of six
This is a really good, punchy Rosé made from equal parts Syrah and Grenache. It is a lovely medium salmon colour with a fresh and lively nose of raspberries, strawberries, vanilla and a trace of violets. In the mouth it is full, round, almost unctuous without being cloying and very refreshing. Not only a hot weather sipper, this lovely rosé will go smashingly well with oriental cuisine, pork (particularly ham) and most omelettes. Order your bottles of cheerfulness now.

2008 Duché d’Uzès “La Garrigue d’Aureillac” Blanc – (13.5% Alc./Vol.) $20/$120 per case of six
This truly wonderful white wine is made from 70% Viognier, 20% Grenache Blanc and 10% Marsanne with an average yield of only 35 hectolitres per hectare. Half of the Viognier was fermented in new oak barrels and left on its lees for a year. It is a Champagne colour with an intense nose of vanilla, almonds and papayas with a hint of hyacinths, anise and lavender. In the mouth it is full, buttery and very well balanced with pronounced flavours of stewed apricots and a hint of pineapple. It is elegant, full and long. It would work well as an aperitif, go wonderfully with any shellfish and, as a special treat be a divine partner with warm goat cheese. Order now – first come, first served.

2008 Duché d’Uzès “La Garrigue d’Aureillac” Rouge – (13.5% Alc./Vol.) $20/$120 per case of six
This luscious red has already won a silver medal at the Concours General Agricole Paris 2009. A high-end red, it is a blend of 80% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 5% Carignan – all aged in various types of used oak containers. It is a beautiful purple colour with violet tints. The nose is complex with aromas of plums, myrtle and roasted coffee beans. The attack (first impression in the mouth) is silky with smooth, agreeable tannins followed by a symphony of ripe berries, plums and exotic spices. It lingers in the mouth, is long and elegant. This is an amazing wine, particularly considering the price. It will go wonderfully with leg of lamb, magret de canard and roast pork. Highly recommended! Try some for yourself and see.

Note: The above prices include a one dollar per bottle handling fee.

We would be most grateful if you would pass this note on to others you think might enjoy some delightful wines from Uzès.

Many thanks and cheers,

Jim and Hélène
jaswalker@arthursellers.com
hbuisson@ofrance.ca
www.arthursellers.com