We will be bringing your orders for the delicious and well-priced 2006 Château Robin – the glorious Côtes de Castillon produced by Jérôme Caillé and his family to the LCBO on Thursday, February 11th. This wonderful Bordeaux is being offered in four formats: 375 ml. (half bottle or split); 750 ml. (standard); 1,500 ml (magnum), and; 3,000 ml (double magnum). I recommend that you acquire at least a six-bottle case of the regular bottles for your present and future drinking pleasure.

The 2006 Château Robin – 13.5% Alcohol by Volume

This concentrated, rich, powerful but silky and round wine is made from 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is ready to drink now but will cellar nicely for at least another ten years. Here is how the wine was described by ‘Sommeliers International’ in the Number 128 December 2009 edition – “A marvellous, vivid, gleaming ruby colour. On the nose, excellent aromas of black fruit (black currant, blackberry), floral fragrances and lively spicy hints. The palate is supple, tender and smooth. The tannin is clearly perceptible, but supple, melted and warm. Overall it is magnificently well balanced. Incredible length on the finish! A delightful wine.” They awarded the wine five hearts out of five!

This wine is served on Thai Airways business class – Thai Silk. Here’s how they feature it, “You must drink this wine! A pure gem from Bordeaux. Rich, concentrated, powerful, but round, smooth and silky. Château Robin is fine, elegant, balanced and refreshing.”

Now the tough part; which format to select and how many (never enough!!). Generally speaking, the larger the bottle the longer it will age. The small bottles are perfect for those times when one glass for two is enough. Magnums are great for special dinner parties. Jeroboams make a real statement at very special occasions. Note: these prices include a $1 handling fee.

* If six magnums are too much of a good thing, please get in touch with me – I am sure I will be able to find another Member or two to share a case.

Know any lovers of superb, very well priced Bordeaux? If so, we would greatly appreciate it if you would pass this bulletin on to them.

Hélène and I are off to southern France next Friday to attend the monster wine show, VinIsud held each year in the progressive city of Montpellier. It will give us a chance to meet with many of our wineries and try their latest vintages. We will also be on the look out for new producers to delight our wine club members. Rest assured we will be working most diligently on your behalves!

Many thanks and cheers,

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