Arthur Sellers Bulletin Archive
Dear Arthur’s Cellar Wine Club Member:
Here’s what we currently have available on LCBO.com:
Domaine Palon Three superb wines from a terrific vintage. 2019 Vacqueyras ‘Blanc du Bary’ – 15.0% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 112796 $29.75 the bottle
It is a clear, bright yellow-gold colour with a vibrant nose of pineapples, grilled almonds, peaches, pears, honeysuckle, vanilla, exotic spices, toast and minerals. It is very smooth and extremely well balanced - lots of fruit offset by a gorgeous acidity. It is fresh, complex and rich with wonderful flavours of peaches and pears. It would be perfect, served at about 8°C, with trout almandine, shell fish, fish, goat cheese and rich poultry dishes. Drinking well now and will keep for up to 5 years.
2019 Vacqueyras Rouge – 15.0% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 112788 $29.75 the bottle
It is a deep, pure garnet with powerful aromas of plums, prunes, raspberries, black cherries, currants, new leather, Proven çal spices with a note of black pepper and cloves. In the mouth it is fresh and lively with surprising complexity and excellent balance. And, oh those delicate, silky Palon tannins. This wine has lots of character, depth and substance and will go beautifully with roasted fowl and charcuterie. This lovely wine is a real pleasure to drink right now and will continue to be so for at least another 7 years.
2019 Gigondas Rouge – 15.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 112812 $34.10 the bottle
It is a pure purple with a lustrous sheen and offers up pronounced aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherry jam, plums, pepper, roasted coffee beans, garrigue, pepper, licorice and a note of cocoa. It is big and velvety in the mouth with gentle tannins and a long, perfumed finish. Served just below room temperature, this most impressive wine will go perfectly with magrets de canard, wild game, roasts and medium cheeses. Decant at least an hour before drinking. It will cellar well for at least 10 years.
Domaine Roger Sabon Three marvellous reds from a top Southern Rhône producer. 2020 Rhône By Roger Sabon – 15.0% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 232388 $19.40 the bottle
It is a brick red colour with pure aromas of raspberries, ripe cherries, smoked meat, Provençal spices and minerals. It is well-balanced with silky tannins and lots of red and black fruit flavours and very elegant! Medium to full-bodied, it will go perfectly with grilled meats, barbeques and charcuterie. It is ready to drink now and will hold beautifully for another four to five years.
2019 Châteauneuf du Pape ‘Les Olivets’ – 16.0% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 232412 $47.05 the bottle
A bright ruby colour with aromas of ripe black cherries, blueberries, raspberries and exotic spices, it is forward and supple. It is a full-bodied, silky textured wine, finishing warm and lush. Very limited production. Needs decanting at present and will last at least a decade. Quite the Châteauneuf du Pape bargain.
2020 Lirac By Roger Sabon – 14.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 314699 $26.80 the bottle
The red and black fruit persist in the mouth. It is elegantly complex, very long with a beautiful smooth tannic structure. It will go wonderfully with roasts and wild game. This needs a bit of time in the decanter before consuming. It will keep happily and evolve nicely over the next seven years or so.
Château Malijay A couple of absolute charmers from Château de Malijay 2019 Le Fou de Malijay - 12.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 779538 $18.20 the bottle
Le Fou de Malijay is a pretty pale pink, a charming wine with citrus aromas that leap from the glass. The mouth is lively and fruity with lovely acidity. This splendid Rosé will pair nicely with salads, melon, grilled vegetables and delicate seafood. Really meant to be enjoyed straight away, it will keep for up to two years.
2019 La Princesse de Malijay 12.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 779520 $16.35 the bottle
La Princesse de Malijay is a delightful wine - its nose is very expressive with apricot, peach and a hint of citrus. The mouth is lively, crisp and fruity. A fine white to sip at leisure, it will also pair beautifully with charcuterie, tapas or grilled fish. A pleasure to drink now, this crowd pleaser will keep quite happily for another two years.
I’d be pleased to order for you. Just let me know what you would like and to which LCBO store you would like it sent. It would be spiffy if you would pass this note on to anyone you think might be interested in some very, very good Southern Rhônes.
Many thanks and cheers!
Jim, Hélène and Kate
www.arthursellers.com jaswalker@arthursellers.com mhbuisson@gmail,.com kwalker@arthursellers.com
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