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October 4, 2018

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It's Back ... Domaine Giuliani's Superb 2016 'Les Notes de Louis'!!

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Dear Arthur’s Cellar Wine Club Member:

Our second shipment of the splendid 2016 ‘Les Notes de Louis’ Côtes du Rhône’ by Domaine Giuliani arrived a while ago and is currently available via LCBO.com. The catch is that it is available only in 12 bottle cases. I requested that the LCBO make it available by the single bottle almost two months and have repeated the request many times, all to no avail! It will be sold by the bottle in the fullness of time, but who knows when that will be. So, if you don’t want a full case of 12, I suggest you go together with friends, neighbours, family, casual acquaintances or even total strangers and share a case. Please let me know if you would like me to place your order for you.

2016 ‘Les Notes de Louis’ Côtes du Rhône – 15.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 593078 $18.05 / $216.60 for 12

This glorious Côte du Rhône is made from almost 100% Grenache - and the Giulianis are very, very talented Grenache growers. And, I can’t over-emphasize how good the 2016 vintage is. This robust beauty is a brilliant ruby colour and exhibits a pronounced, lively nose of raspberries, plums and cherries. In the mouth these persist, accompanied by black currents and hints of pepper and licorice. It is big and wonderfully round and supple with silky tannins and surprising length. This stunner will go marvellously with savoury tarts and grilled meats. While drinking well now, it will keep nicely for at least three or four years.

Another Wonderful Côtes du Rhône is Available, but also with a Catch!

The delicious 2016 Rhône By Roger Sabon is sold out at LCBO.com. But, 58 bottles currently remain available at the French Boutique located in the LCBO store at 103A-50 Rideau Street in Ottawa. Two of our Members have successfully convinced their local LCBO stores to have the Ottawa store transfer this elixir to them. You might want to give this a try as well.

2016 Rhône By Roger Sabon – 14.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 379379 $20.45 per bottle

The 2016 Rhône By Roger Sabon is a truly superb Côtes du Rhône. It is made from 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. The grapes were destemmed and hand sorted. 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 – it is 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. If you are in the Toronto area you can try this fine wine at Le Sélect Bistro.

Also Available – Brilliant Domaine Giuliani Châteauneuf du Pape

A few bottles of the following are also available at LCBO.com:

2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge – 15.0% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 492321 $42.75 the bottle

The 2015 Domaine Giuliani Châteauneuf du Pape is crafted from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre - from vines averaging over fifty years of age. It is a deep brick red colour and offers up aromas of strawberry and raspberry jam, cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, garrigue and Provençal herbs. In the mouth it is full, ample and quite divine. This magnificent Ch.9 simply screams out for a gigot d’agneau or prime rib of beef. You could drink it now, but be sure to give it a few hours in a decanter; it will last for a decade or more in a storage unit or cellar. This is terrific Châteauneuf du Pape for a great price.

2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge ‘Les Galets Jeanne’ - 14.5% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 492339 $52.00 the bottle

This premium Châteauneuf du Pape, (produced only in top vintages), comes from specially selected parcels of vines averaging well over fifty years of age. Only the best fruit is allowed to mature and the vines are pruned regularly to permit proper ventilation in order to avoid disease and rot. The blend is 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre. Eighty percent is matured in tanks and the remainder in small oak casks, all for a minimum of eighteen months. It is deep red with glints of purple and has a vibrant nose of cherries, black currants, raspberry and strawberry jam and a hint of Provençal herbs and vanilla. These aromas carry through in the mouth to be joined by notes of caramel, pepper and roasted coffee. It is full-bodied, very well-balanced and most welcoming. The tannins are soft and melt away as the finish lingers pleasantly. This Giuliani tour de force will go brilliantly with magret de canard, wild game and all roasts. Preferably, you won’t broach it for five years or so, but as Oscar Wilde wrote, “I can resist anything except temptation.” It will keep for many years thereafter. A marvellous premium Ch.9 for the price of a regular bottling.

2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc ‘Cuvée Flora’ - 14.0% Alc./Vol. LCBO Product No. 492347 $40.50 the bottle

This refreshing white is made from equal parts Grenache Blanc and Clairette. The grapes are hand-picked (as they are for all of the Giuliani Châteauneuf du Pape). It is a pale straw colour with golden notes. The nose is full of perfume, roasted almonds, spices and grilled bread. In the mouth these scents are joined by honey and chestnut cream. It is a rich, full, beautifully balanced wine with gentle acidity and surprising length. This most pleasant white will pair wonderfully with fish and meats in cream sauce, medium cheeses and all by itself as an apéritif. It is drinking well now (do decant) and will continue to do so for several years.

Please pass this note on to anyone you think would enjoy some absolutely terrific wines.

Cheers!

Jim, Hélène and Kate

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