Test : Sep 4 CF Release
| Product Name | LCBO# | Region | Score | mL | $/btl. | Qty. Avail. | Qty |
| Argentina |
Zapata Birth Of Cabernet 2021
Zapata Birth Of Cabernet 2021Mendoza 0045083 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $122.00 TASTING NOTE : Cigar box, tobacco and dark truffles with lots of ripe dark olives. Piles of dusty tannins grow on the palate in a crescendo, with great focus and freshness. The layered, lengthy finish goes on and on. Drink from 2026. Score - 96. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 27, 2024)
|
0045083
| Mendoza | 96 (JS) | 750 | $122.00 | 0 |
|
| Australia |
Seppeltsfield Great Terraced Vineyard Grenache 2021
Seppeltsfield Great Terraced Vineyard Grenache 2021Barossa Valley, South Australia 0044656 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $86.00 TASTING NOTE : Medium deep crimson. Fresh musky plum, strawberry, raspberry, chinotto aromas with herb garden, star anise notes. Beautifully balanced wine with gentle musky plum, strawberry, red cherry, raspberry fruits, a touch of roasted hazelnut/mocha, fine slinky/supple textures, superb mid-palate viscosity, and well integrated fresh long mineral acidity. Finishes graphite/chalky firm with strawberry/raspberry pastille/cola notes. Barossa Grand Cru. Matured in seasoned French oak for nine months. Drink now-2032. Score - 97. (Andrew Caillard, MW & Angus Hughson, The Vintage Journal, 2023)
|
0044656
| South Australia | 97 (TVJ) | 750 | $86.00 | 0 |
|
| Austria |
Kerschbaum Cuvée Impresario 2021
Kerschbaum Cuvée Impresario 2021Burgenland 0043994 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $51.00 TASTING NOTE : Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Subtle wood savouriness, dark berry fruit, some cassis and juniper berries, background of liquorice, tightly woven bouquet. Good complexity, supporting, velvety tannins, sweetness of blueberries, mineral, finely savoury finish, long-lasting, will benefit from bottle ageing. Score - 97. (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, Nov. 24, 2023)
|
0043994
| Burgenland | 97 (FC) | 750 | $51.00 | 59978 |
|
Kerschbaum Ried Dürrau Blaufränkisch 2022
Kerschbaum Ried Dürrau Blaufränkisch 2022Burgenland 0043993 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $45.00 TASTING NOTE : Dark ruby with an opaque core, purple reflections and delicate edge brightening. Aromas of delicate tobacco and savoury cassis notes, a hint of nougat, cardamom, cloves and mineral touches. Good complexity on the palate with delicate savoury notes, berry fruits, vivid tannins, liquorice, fine roasted aromas and cherry in the aftertaste. Shows length and ageing potential. Score - 97. (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, Nov. 25, 2024)
|
0043993
| Burgenland | 97 (FC) | 750 | $45.00 | 59994 |
|
| Canada |
Inniskillin 50th Anniversary Zabek Single Vineyard Riesling Icewine 2024
Inniskillin 50th Anniversary Zabek Single Vineyard Riesling Icewine 2024VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, in gift box 0047782 (S) 10% Alc./Vol. 375 mL $199.95 TASTING NOTE : Over the past 50 years, Inniskillin has mastered the rare art of Icewine, becoming the world's most awarded producer of the style. This rich, exceptional wine is sourced exclusively from the renowned Zabek Vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each bottle of this limited-edition wine is numbered one through 3,000.
|
0047782
| Ontario | | 375 | $199.95 | 59983 |
|
Trius Showcase East Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Trius Showcase East Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake 0047775 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $60.00 TASTING NOTE : Matured in oak barrels for 17 months, this sleek, structured Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted with fruit harvested from the estate-owned Clark Farm Vineyard in the Four Mile Creek sub-appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Expect it to impress through 2029.
|
0047775
| Ontario | | 750 | $60.00 | 0 |
|
| France |
Château Canon La Gaffelière 2018
Château Canon La Gaffelière 2018AOC Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé (B) 0045222 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $200.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2018 Canon La Gaffelière is bright, punchy and full of character, just as it was from barrel. Sage, blood orange, mocha and spice add pretty aromatic top notes to a core of inky red/purplish berry fruit. All the elements are so well balanced in this super-expressive Saint-Émilion. Bright floral and savory Franc notes punctuate the salivating finish, mineral-drenched finish. The 2018 needs a lot of air to open, but when it does, it is dynamite. Drinking window: 2026-2043. Score - 97. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, March 30, 2021)
|
0045222
| Bordeaux | 97 (VIN) | 750 | $200.00 | 59998 |
|
Château d'Yquem 2010
Château d'Yquem 2010AOC Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur 0045258 (S) 14% Alc./Vol. 375 mL $560.00 TASTING NOTE : A pure, racy, floral style, with bright white peach, heather and honeysuckle notes driving along. The core of fresh orchard fruit is unctuous, the finish long and lacy, with marvelous cut and finesse. This shows the balance and elegance of a cooler year with a longer harvest period. Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Best from 2015 through 2045. Collectible. Score - 97. (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2014)
|
0045258
| Bordeaux | 97 (WS) | 375 | $560.00 | 59998 |
|
Château d'Yquem 2017
Château d'Yquem 2017AOC Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur 0045257 (S) 14% Alc./Vol. 375 mL $563.00 TASTING NOTE : This is a great Yquem, delivering thrilling purity and intensity. The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry, as well as freshly baked creme brulee, candied and fresh orange and kumquat. Some marmalade, too. Smooth, glossy texture with flavors of grilled orange, dried apricot and an exceptionally long finish with a powerful, driving push to the end. A flicker of toasty-oak influence arrives late, but this wine has completely consumed the oak. The 2017 Yquem is a very powerful wine from a very rich and exceptional vintage. The acidity has a big hand in balancing the richness. Pithy finish. The phenolics deliver some great depth. Rain at the beginning of September prompted an extensive infection of noble rot. The harvest lasted from September 26 to October 13. Great quality and one of the best since the legendary 2001. Drink or hold. Score - 99. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 22, 2019)
|
0045257
| Bordeaux | 99 (JS) | 375 | $563.00 | 30000 |
|
Château Haut-Goujon Cuvée Liberté Lalande-de-Pomerol 2020
Château Haut-Goujon Cuvée Liberté Lalande-de-Pomerol 2020AOP 0045363 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $90.00 TASTING NOTE : 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Charming aromatics displaying complex scents of blackberry and damson, with meaty nuances and hints of bay and curry leaf. Lush, soft and ample on the palate. Full-bodied, sensual and concentrated, with well-rounded soft tannins. Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022)
|
0045363
| Bordeaux | 97 (DWWA) | 750 | $90.00 | 120000 |
|
Château Mongravey Margaux 2018
Château Mongravey Margaux 2018AOP Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 0045216 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $68.00 TASTING NOTE : 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Attractive and inviting, with layers of plush red plum, wafer and graphite aromas leading on to a plush palate of soft cherry, redcurrant, blackcurrant leaf and focused, glossy oak. Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021)
|
0045216
| Bordeaux | 97 (DWWA) | 750 | $68.00 | 120000 |
|
Château Sigalas Rabaud Sauternes 1er Cru 1995
Château Sigalas Rabaud Sauternes 1er Cru 1995AOC 0044910 (S) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $147.00 TASTING NOTE : Château Sigalas Rabaud was made a First Classified Growth in 1855. Now with three decades under its belt, this mature Sauternes was made from 85% Sémillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels before its extended cellar stay. It promises candied apricot, burnt sugar, honey, raisins and praline, with a luxuriously long finish.
|
0044910
| Bordeaux | | 750 | $147.00 | 60000 |
|
Clair de Brumes Les Roches Pouilly-Fumé 2022
Clair de Brumes Les Roches Pouilly-Fumé 2022AOC 0045212 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $59.00 TASTING NOTE : Sourced from rocky limestone vineyards on the banks of the Loire, this wine underwent 12 months of ageing on its fine lees with a regular bâtonnage. Supple and elegant, it reveals layers of sun-dried yellow fruits and culminates in a persistent finish.
|
0045212
| Loire | | 750 | $59.00 | 60000 |
|
Clos Des Rocs Olivier Giroux Les Mûres Pouilly-Loché 2022
Clos Des Rocs Olivier Giroux Les Mûres Pouilly-Loché 2022AOP 0045297 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $63.00 TASTING NOTE : I love the complex aromas of candied lemon slices, flint and oyster shells of this sophisticated white wine from the Maconais section of Burgundy. Elegant balance of restrained creaminess, lemony intensity and freshness on the medium-bodied palate. Long, stony finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score - 93. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, July 22, 2024)
|
0045297
| Burgundy | 93 (JS) | 750 | $63.00 | 120000 |
|
Croix Canon 2018
Croix Canon 2018AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, second wine of Ch. Canon 0044493 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $90.00 TASTING NOTE : A creamy and pretty red with lots of dried flowers and spices with fresh fruit. Minerals, too. Medium- to full-bodied. Chalky. Score - 92-93. (jamessuckling.com, April 2, 2019)
|
0044493
| Bordeaux | 92-93 (JS) | 750 | $90.00 | 60000 |
|
Domaine Albert Morot Beaune Teurons 1er Cru 2022
Domaine Albert Morot Beaune Teurons 1er Cru 2022AOC 0045246 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $135.00 TASTING NOTE : Morot farms a hectare in Teurons on the upper slopes of the vineyard in thin soils with abundant limestone pebbles over the bedrock. The parcel ripens well, and in 2022, it has given a wine with a dense mulberry fruit and a firm saline minerality. The texture is dense and long, and the concentration is admirable. The vineyard was back to a relatively average yield (18 barrels total) after the disastrous 2021 campaign. This wine will open in three to five years and drink for at least a decade following this. Drinking window: 2027-2055. Score - 93. (Charles Curtis, MW, decanter.com, Sept. 30, 2023)
|
0045246
| Burgundy | 93 (DEC) | 750 | $135.00 | 0 |
|
Domaine Doudet-Naudin Corton-Maréchaudes Grand Cru 2021
Domaine Doudet-Naudin Corton-Maréchaudes Grand Cru 2021AOC 0045215 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $208.00 TASTING NOTE : A peppery green aroma joins notes of sandalwood to introduce this cherry- and spice-flavored red. This is rich, with density and firm yet finely wrought tannins underneath. The tangy finish echoes fruit, spice and vegetal notes. Best from 2027 through 2040. Score - 92. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, May 31, 2024)
|
0045215
| Burgundy | 92 (WS) | 750 | $208.00 | 120000 |
|
Domaine Jean Collet Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru
Domaine Jean Collet Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru0026135 () 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $69.95
|
0026135
| Burgundy | | 750 | $69.95 | 119098 |
|
Maison Champy Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru 2022
Maison Champy Ile des Vergelesses Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru 2022AOC 0045238 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $90.00 TASTING NOTE : What an amazing perfume this great Pernand-Vergelesses has. It is clearly the most extraordinary wine I've ever tasted from this appellation. Great red fruit and summer flower aromas, but also notes of hazelnut puree and wet stones. This starts super-silky on the medium-bodied palate, then, as it gently washes over you, it lifts all the weight on your shoulders and pulls you with it up into heavens. Incredibly graceful finish that stretches out toward infinity. From a 0.5-hectare parcel in this great site. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. Score - 98. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, June 23, 2024)
|
0045238
| Burgundy | 98 (JS) | 750 | $90.00 | 60000 |
|
Pascal Bouchard Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru 2021
Pascal Bouchard Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru 2021AOC 0047066 (XD) 12% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $61.00 TASTING NOTE : An organic wine - quite a challenge in 2021. Perhaps not the deepest or weightiest Fourchaume but this is made up for [by] a light, precise palate which is very refined and elegant. Salty, fresh notes to finish. Drinking window: 2023-2027. Score - 91. (Andy Howard, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 16, 2022)
|
0047066
| Burgundy | 91 (DEC) | 750 | $61.00 | 120000 |
|