February 2010
Tres Bon Club $64.00 Tax and shipping not included.
Our Tres Bon Wine Club brings you 3 outstanding, premium wines from around the world. And the wines are exclusive to you, our valued Club member. Each month we send you an international selection of hard to find wines we feel are of exceptional quality and value. And, during the period of your monthly selection, you can purchase your favorites at the discounted Club member price, while supplies last. We look forward to sharing these wonderful, delicious and fun wines with you.
Wine club wines are available only for club members. They are not available in our regular inventory.
Denis et Didier Bertholier Chignin Bergeron, Savoie, France 2008 The Bertholier family has a long history of making wine in the Savoie, in fact they still tend a parcel of their vineyards that was planted by their great grandfather in the early 20th Century. They are devoted to using traditional methods and minimal intervention in producing their wines. Their vineyards are located on the mountain called La Savoyard, and are all South and South-West facing. They are planted to Jacquere, Bergeron (the local name for Roussanne), Mondeuse, Gamay, and Pinot Noir. Roussanne is probably best known for its examples in the Northern Rhone, but it certainly shines in the Savoie as well. This wine has a true Roussanne nose of nuts, mountain herbs, and wax with a richness on the palate that is supported by beautiful acidity. This makes for a wine that has a lot of versatility when pairing it with food. Give the wine a swirl and sniff and try it with roasted chicken and vegetables, or with fish in a brown butter sauce. In addition this wine would be a great complement to an assortment of cheeses from goat’s milk to a regional specialty, Tomme de Savoie. list price$25.00 | arlequin regular price$23.00 | club member re-order price$21.00
Domaine L’Hortus Pic St. Loup, Languedoc, France 2006 Of the appellations of the Coteaux du Languedoc, Pic St. Loup may be one of the most promising crus because it consistently produces impressive wines that are rich, spicy and herbaceous. The vines are planted on the sides and scrubland of the Montagne de l’Hortus and the Pic St. Loup. Because of its elevation, it is noticeably cooler and produces wines that are more elegant and complex than in warmer parts of the Languedoc. In the 1970’s, Jean Orliac left his position as agriculture professor at the University of Montpellier and with his wife, Marie-Therese Orliac, began planting vines at the foot of this region’s rocky cliffs. The rugged terrain allows them to plant vineyards facing both north and south, depending on the preference of the grape. The Syrah, with its liking to temperate climates, is facing north; while Mourvedre and Grenache, loving warmth of the sun, are planted on southern exposed slopes. The Grand Cuvee is a blend of 50% Mourvedre, 40% Syrah, and 10% Grenache. They are aged in both new and neutral oak barrels to create ripe and firm tannins with vanilla spice notes. This compliments the dark juicy fruit flavors and nice acidity. Have it with your next steak. list price$31.00 | arlequin regular price$26.00 | club member re-order price $21.00
Domaine de Tours Cotes du Rhone, France 2006 “Domaine des Tours” is one of the many and most revered estates under the Reynaud Family’s umbrella that includes “Chateau de Fonsalette and Chateau Rayas”, all of which are treated as equals while still managing to distinguish themselves by their own merit. Run by Emmanuel Reynaud, a third generation winemaker, the wines are aged in large, ancient wood vats or “foudres” that are 80-100 years old, purchased second hand by Reynaud’s grandfather. Historically, the wines have been known to be idiosyncratic even by Southern Rhone standards, and every vintage consistently tastes authentic to its terroir. This Grenache (65%), Cinsault (15%) and Syrah (20%) Cote du Rhone blend is deep in color, medium bodied with high toned, spicy red fruits, hints of licorice, blood orange, with lush tannins that compliment balanced acidity and give the wine great structure. A lengthy, pleasant finish gives the wine the flexibility of standing out on its own two feet, but pairs well with pork products such as sausage and ribs, or alternatively a variety of hard cheeses, for example: Asiago, Comte or Graviera. list price$26.00 | arlequin regular price$24.00 | club member re-order price $22.50
