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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bordeaux 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Vins Rouges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vins Blancs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sauternes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Bordeaux Region Map . . . . . . . . 44
Bottle Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wine cellar of famous Château Pétrus
The 2012
Bordeaux Release
T
he morning of Saturday October 3rd, select BC Liquor
Stores will begin selling their purchases of 2012 Bordeaux.
The Bordeaux Release is a key part of the calendar year,
marking the beginning of the autumn and kicking off our busiest
season. This is the time to build your own cellar with age-worthy
wines or to consider gifts for the upcoming holidays. Hundreds
of people will line up in order to stake their claim on the rarest
wines of the year and some are already cruising the aisles
developing their strategy. Hopefully this booklet will help you do
some advance planning whether it is from home, in the line-up
or in the store. Our Product Consultants, who have been through
intensive training and tasting of the 2012 vintage, will be pleased
to advise you during your preparation as well as on release day.
Overall purchases were very focused for this release and a strict
selection was done to pick the wines that best represent their
classifications and appellations. 2012 was a year that resulted in
plummy Merlot-based wines, structured Cabernet Sauvignon
and crisp whites. In recent tastings (the first since we did the
selection 2+ years ago!), the wines were showing surprising
ripeness and accessibility. While many are pleasing now, almost
all of them will benefit from short-term aging. The great ones
will hold more than a decade.
The Merlot-based wines of the Right Bank are considered to be
very successful in 2012 with good balance between ripe fruit and
full body. The appellation of Pomerol, in particular, is noted by
many experts as one of the best areas of the vintage. While the
quantity of Pomerol is always restricted, we have secured our
best-loved Châteaux for the release including Clinet, La
Conseillante, Plince and, in miniscule quantities, Pétrus. Other
great finds from the Right Bank include St. Émilion Châteaux
La Serre and Puy Blanquet as well as Côtes de Castillon property
Domaine de l’A.
Another region that excelled in 2012 was the area just to the south
of Bordeaux city, Pessac Léognan. In this area the dry whites are
prized as much as the reds and we have a good selection of famous
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examples including Smith Haut Lafitte & Domaine de Chevalier.
If you are new to the lime flower and crème brulee scents of
white Bordeaux, this is a great year to start experimenting with
well-priced classics like Châteaux Carbonnieux and La Garde.
The reds are also showing well from Pessac with mineral notes
and a mixture of red and black fruit. Tannins are firm to support
the fruit but supple enough for most wines to be enjoyed in the
next five years. I love Château Haut Bergey and Château Olivier
for their price/quality ratio, in particular.
In the Cabernet-dominated Médoc, we concentrated mostly on
Classed Growth wines for this release. For these top Châteaux,
rigorous selection and adherence to quality are the objectives in
every vintage. The 2012s will not disappoint. Cabernet lends a
spicy cedar note to the wine along with chalky tannins and the
ability to age. As in every year, BC Liquor Stores’ relationships
have allowed us to source the very famous, most highly rated
wines of the vintage. We have tiny allocations of the first
growths (Margaux, Haut Brion, Lafite Rothschild and Mouton
Rothschild). 2012 was the first vintage Château Latour did not
release en primeur but look for older vintages of this great wine to
appear at other points in the year.
Bordeaux 2012 wines and Product Consultant expertise will be
concentrated in 12 Signature Stores this year, though information
regarding the release is available systemwide. The participating
stores are: Cambie & 39th, Richmond Brighouse, Park Royal,
Alberni & Bute, Dunbar, Fort Street, Westwood, Langley,
Peninsula Village, Kelowna Orchard Park, Kamloops Columbia
Place and Prince George Pine Centre. We’ll see you there!
Barbara Philip MW
Category Manager
BC Liquor Stores
Drinkability Legend
DRINK NOW: can be enjoyed now
DRINK OR HOLD: can be enjoyed now but
may also be matured further by cellaring
HOLD: ideal for further cellaring
Numbering
All wines have been numbered for ease of reference. Those
products whose name is followed by (L) are subject to bottle
limits. Bottle Limits are found on page 46.
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Bordeaux 101
Vertical Tasting
One of the fascinating things about Bordeaux wine is the variation
between vintages. Some warm weather vintages will make rich,
full-bodied and fruit-driven wines while cooler vintages often
result in more earthy, dried herbal and savoury wines. Conducting
a vertical tasting consists of getting together a number of different
vintages of the same wine and comparing them. Being able to
create vertical tastings is one of the benefits of having a cellar and
buying the same wines every vintage. Taste blind and see if you
can taste the difference in cooler versus warmer years.
Storing Bordeaux Wine
Many Bordeaux wines are known for their ability to age, so it
is important that they are stored correctly. The key element of
storage is to have a cool, constant temperature, ideally around
13-14°C (55-57°F). The constant part is more important than
the exact temperature. This allows a wine to age gracefully,
developing all the complex flavours and aromas you would
expect. The wine should be kept away from bright light that may
heat the wine or fade the labels and anything sealed with a cork
should be on its side to keep the cork from drying out. You may
be lucky enough to have a cool basement with ideal cellaring
conditions or you may choose to purchase a wine cooler that
controls temperature and humidity.
Great Pairings with Bordeaux
While the vast majority of Bordeaux wine is dry red, there are
some high quality dry white and sweet botrytis-affected dessert
wines such as Sauternes that are also produced.
Red Bordeaux – the wines have structure and power and are best
paired with robust red meats. Classic pairings are roast or grilled
beef or roast leg of lamb. Wines that have some age pair well with
roast game birds or duck.
White Bordeaux – often with some oak aging and rich yet still
refreshing, these are best paired with rich white fish, lobster or
roast chicken stuffed with lemons.
Sauternes – rich and sweet, these wines pair beautifully with
peach, pear or apple based desserts, crème brûlée and foie gras and
blue cheese for savoury options.
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Decanting
There are two basic reasons for decanting wine. The first is to
remove any sediment that has formed during the aging process.
The second is to aerate a young wine to hopefully soften up some
of its rough edges and make it taste smoother and smell more
aromatic. To aerate a young wine, simply pour the bottle into a
decanter, not worrying if it splashes in and gets plenty of air. To
remove sediment, a bottle should first sit upright for around 24
hours to let any sediment gently settle to the bottom. Carefully
open the bottle without shaking up the sediment. Pour the wine
slowly and steadily into the decanter, watching the shoulder of the
bottle and stopping when you see sediment appearing or when
the wine looks cloudy. Old corks can often crumble in which
case you can use a filter to catch any pieces of cork. A candle or
flashlight shining on the shoulder of the bottle makes it easier to
see the sediment. A general rule is that the older and more delicate
the wine, the shorter the time should be between decanting and
serving as older wines can lose their freshness quickly.
Right Bank or Left Bank?
Bordeaux is situated around the Gironde estuary and its two rivers
the Dordogne and Garonne. The area west of the Gironde and
Garonne is known as the Left Bank while the Right Bank is the
name used for the vineyards located on the north and east side
of Gironde and the river Dordogne. In between the two rivers is
Entre-Deux-Mers.
The Left Bank is where Cabernet Sauvignon is usually the
dominant variety in the red blends and is the home of the famous
appellations of the Médoc such as Saint-Estéphe, Pauillac,
St-Julien and Margaux as well of those further south – PessacLéognan and Graves. The Right Bank Châteaux are generally
smaller and the climate and soils are more suited to Merlot and
Cabernet Franc rather than Cabernet Sauvignon. The famous
appellations of the Right Bank are Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
Rhys Pender MW
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Vins Rouges
1.
Château Angélus, St-Émilion (L)
“The 2012 Angélus (55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc) is inky
bluish purple in color and exhibits blueberry and blackberry
fruit intermixed with some licorice, charcoal and graphite. It is
full-bodied, ripe, and a great, great success for this estate. The
tannins are silky and soft, and the wine can be drunk now or
over the next 15 or more years.”
95 pts, Wine Advocate
346536
bottle limit 2
$500
2. Château Ausone, St-Émilion (L)
“One can’t say enough about the amazing job that Alain Vauthier
and his daughter have done at this historic property on the
decomposed limestone slopes of St-Émilion. Not surprisingly, the
2012 Ausone is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage.
Inky purple in color, with notes of crushed rocks, spring flowers
and blueberry and black raspberry, the wine grows on the palate,
offering up amazing concentration. Drink it 2022-2050+”
96+ pts, Wine Advocate
388694
bottle limit 2
$1,200
3. Château d’Armailhac, Pauillac
“Part of the empire of the Chateau Mouton Rothschild, this estate
was once known as Mouton Baronne Philippe. This impressive,
deep, opaque ruby/purple wine, with loads of charcoal, crème
de cassis and a flowery-ness, this is rich, medium to full-bodied,
beautifully textured, quite pure, and avoids any of the astringency
or hollowness that some Médocs possess in this vintage. The wine
is complete and finishes authoritatively. The tannins are there, but
ripe, integrated and velvety.”
346593
$78
Prices shown are for 750 ml bottles unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include
applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice. In the event of any errors or
inaccuracies published in this booklet, the product description and display price in the
liquor store will prevail. Some products may not be available on the release date due to late
shipping and customs processing.
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4. Château Beau-Séjour Bécot,
St-Émilion
“A spectacular wine from this nearly 50-acre vineyard situated
atop St-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau, the final blend for the
2012 Beau-Sejour Becot was 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc
and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon… One of the stars of the vintage, it
is elegant yet powerful, rich and authoritative with abundant black
raspberry, blueberry, graphite and toasty vanillin notes. Fullbodied and super rich for a 2012, it is packed with potential.”
92-95 pts, Wine Advocate
385526
$99
5. Château Belgrave, Haut-Médoc
“Beautiful nose showing concentrated ripe fruits. This is a fullbodied red with velvety tannins, lovely acidity and a long, fruity
finish. Well done for the vintage. Drink from 2017”
91 pts, James Suckling
165241 $50
6. Château Beychevelle, St.-Julien (L)
“The grand vin, the 2012 Beychevelle, is one of the stars of
St.-Julien. Opaque purple, with beautiful crème de cassis
notes, the wine has floral underpinnings, sweet tannin and
a nice layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel. This is elegant
and powerful, rich and intense, but light on its feet. This is a
great Beychevelle and certainly seems to exceed the vintage’s
character and expectations. Give it 4-6 years of bottle age and
drink it over the following 25-30 years.”
369777
8
bottle limit 1
$120
2012 BordeauX
7. Château Le Boscq, St-Estèphe
The famous Dourthe firm produces this well-known St-Estèphe,
which often has a big chunk of Merlot in it. The 2012 Le
Boscq is a dense ruby/purple wine with good flesh, ripe black
cherry and blackcurrant fruit, medium body, light tannin and a
nice lusty, heady finish. This is a relatively sexy wine that will
develop nicely over the next 10-12 years.
109009$39
8. Château Branaire Ducru, St-Julien
“Deep ruby/purple, with sweet cranberry, mulberry and
raspberry/blueberry fruit, this is always a distinctive St.-Julien
and the 2012 has managed to avoid any of the hollowness or
harsh tannins that can afflict some of the Médocs. It is elegant,
well-made and an outstanding effort in this vintage.
346601
$80
9. Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux
“It is hard not to give kudos to proprietor Henri Lurton, as he’s
done such a great job at this famous estate in Margaux. The 2012
has an opaque ruby/purple color and beautifully sweet, velvety
tannins. It had to be more difficult achieving this level in the
Médoc in 2012 than in Graves or the Right Bank sectors of
Pomerol and St.-Émilion. With a lush, supple texture, medium
to full body, and beautiful flowery blackcurrant and black cherry
fruit, this opaque wine is pure and impressively endowed.”
346635
$85
10. Château Branon, Pessac-Léognan
“This is nicely packed and has good energy, with lots of blackberry,
boysenberry and black currant paste flavors, carried by briary yet
integrated grip. Finishes vividly, showing mouthwatering anise
and fruitcake notes. Best from 2017 through 2025.”
92 pts, Wine Spectator
346684 $118
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11. Château Calon Ségur, St. Estèphe
“Dense but pure, offering suave plum, raspberry coulis and black
currant fruit, and tobacco, tar and iron nuances. This is integrated
and refined through the long finish, but lacks the vintage’s
austerity. Very nicely done. Best from 2017 through 2025.”
346734 $120
12. Château Canon, St-Émilion
“The 2012 is the first truly profound Canon under the
administration of the Wertheimers, the family that owns the
famous haute couture house of Chanel. Improvement has been
noticeable for a number of years, but this wine is remarkable,
particularly in view of a more challenging vintage. The color
is a healthy dark ruby/purple, and the wine offers up great
minerality along with floral, black-fruited characteristics.”
369447 $115
13. Château Canon la Gaffelière,
St-Émilion
“The dense ruby/purple 2012 offers pure blackcurrant and black
cherry fruit along with some notes of Christmas spices and earth.
It is full-bodied and opulent, with light tannins in the finish.
This is a beauty of impeccable balance, great purity and texture.”
346742 $120
14. Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac (L)
“This has a streamlined feel, offering dark cherry and steeped
currant fruit flecked with tobacco and dark anise accents,
carrying through a smoky finish. Shows a notably silky edge for
the vintage. Drink now through 2022.”
346775 10
bottle limit 1
$388
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15. La Chapelle de La Mission
Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
“The beautiful second wine, the 2012 La Chapelle de La Mission
Haut-Brion, has a dense ruby/purple color, sweet raspberry and
blackcurrant fruit, subtle earth and spice, supple tannins and
an opulent fleshy mouthfeel. It is a terrific second wine and
outstanding in its own right.”
370692$99
16. Château Certan de May, Pomerol (L)
“From proprietress Odette Barrau-Badar, this vineyard, which is
fabulously located just adjacent to Vieux Château Certan, Pétrus
and La Fleur-Pétrus, has produced a 2012 with a dark plum/
purple color. There is often considerable Cabernet Franc in
this blend, and I think that comes through in this wine with its
notes of forest floor, earth and spice. It is fragrant, medium to
full-bodied, rich and savory.”
970707
bottle limit 2
$129
17. Château Cheval Blanc, St-Émilion (L)
“This wine is gorgeous in all facets, offering a simultaneously
loamy and creamy mouthfeel, seamless layers of red and black
currant, cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit, and a long,
tobacco-fueled finish that features alluring hints of black tea
and incense. The fruit and terroir shine in this broad, deep and
defined style. Best from 2018 through 2030.”
224402
bottle limit 2
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$1,200
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18. Château Clerc Milon, Pauillac
“This is another strong effort from the Mouton Rothschild
stable and its excellent administrator Philippe Dhalluin. The
2012 Clerc Milon has an almost blackish-blue opaque color,
soft tannins, ripe notes of blackcurrants, licorice and subtle
background oak. There is an attractive floral, licorice quality to
the fruit. The wine is medium to full-bodied and beautifully
pure with ripe tannin. It is soft enough to be approachable in
several years and should drink well for 20.”
346783
$88
19. Château Clinet, Pomerol
“With a dense purple color and gorgeous levels of fruit, especially
black raspberry and blackcurrant, this full-bodied, opulent style
of wine is another great success for Clinet, a château that has
been on top of its game for the last decade. This is stunning stuff,
and whatever new oak has been used – and there is plenty – it is
totally disguised by the luxurious and extravagant fruit level.”
920561 $150
20. Clos de l’Oratoire, St-Émilion
“One of the von Neipperg estates, the 2012 Clos de l’Oratoire is
an undeniable success story. Dense ruby/purple, with plenty of
crème de cassis, roasted coffee, licorice and spice, full-bodied,
opulent and sexy, it is a hedonist’s dream wine. Pure and long, it
has a great finish and terrific palate presence. Drink it over the
next 12-15 years.”
547059
12
$69
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21. Clos du Marquis, St-Julien
“The wine is pure with lots of crème de cassis, crushed rock
and vanillin characteristics in its long, medium to full-bodied
personality. Given the fact that this vineyard was once part of the
larger Leoville Las Cases estate, it is no surprise that it is similar to
its more famous as well as more expensive cousin. A strong effort
in this vintage, it should drink well for 15-20 years.”
346817
$88
22. Clos Fourtet, St-Émilion
“The 2012 Clos Fourtet (usually 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet
Franc) has beautiful blackberry and blueberry fruit and an inky
purple color. With flawless integration of acidity, tannin, wood
and alcohol, a full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning richness, this is
impressive and certainly one of the vintage’s top wines. It should
evolve beautifully for 15-20 years, and be drinkable in 3-4.”
346841 $150
23. Clos l’Église, Pomerol
“On the chunkier side for now, with ganache and espresso notes
lending a lightly firm frame to the crushed plum and blackberry
fruit. There’s plenty of flesh here as well, and a roasted earth
accent on the finish. Should knit together with cellaring. Best
from 2017 through 2025.”
346874 $125
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24. Château La Conseillante, Pomerol
“An absolutely amazing wine from the Nicolas family, this is from
another estate in Pomerol that is pushing the envelope to higher
and higher quality. The final blend has moved to smaller amounts
of Cabernet Franc, now approximately 20%, with the balance
80% Merlot. Through crop-thinning, yields have been reduced
to an average of 35 hectoliters per hectare. Inky bluish/purple
color and stunning sweet tannins embrace a full-bodied opulent
Pomerol with beautiful, floral-infused black raspberry, blueberry
and cassis fruit. Full-bodied, yet elegant, this is a brilliant
marriage between finesse and power. Stunningly pure, this wine
can be drunk young or age magnificently for 20 or more years.”
346882 $180
25. Château Cos d’Estournel,
St-Estèphe
“The 2012 Cos d’Estournel is a classic expression of St-Estèphe,
with notes of graphite, crushed rock, blackberry, blackcurrant
fruit, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, structured, but wellintegrated tannins and a long finish of 35 seconds or more. This
is a beauty and an undeniable top success in the Médoc for 2012.
Give it 4-6 years of cellaring and drink it over the following
two decades or more.”
252478, 346890 $280
26. Domaine de Chevalier,
Pessac-Léognan
“Very floral and elegant with raspberry and blackcurrant fruit
mixed with toasty oak/vanillin, followed by a medium to
full-bodied, stylish, polished wine that is the quintessentially
refined style of Pessac-Léognan. Nevertheless, the complexity
and nuance has yet to fully emerge. This medium to fullbodied Domaine de Chevalier is poised for a bright future. It is
tight and backward now, as well as restrained aromatically, but
everything is there for the future.”
92+, Wine Advocate
346957
14
$90
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27. Domaine de l’A, Côtes de Castillon
“Well built, with solid density for the vintage, this lets a core of
dark plum sauce, steeped currant and blackberry coulis play out,
while hints of charcoal, anise and smoldering tobacco line the
fleshy finish. Drink now through 2018.”
370445
$50
28. Château La Dominique, St-Émilion
“This is a gorgeous, hedonistic, yet complex La Dominique
with an inky purple color, oodles of blue, red and black fruits,
sweet tannin, a generous, opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a
long finish. This 2012 is sensational and further evidence of the
rebound of La Dominique after a few years of mediocrity. It is a
sleeper of the vintage to be drunk over the next 15 years.”
347005
$68
29. Château Ducru Beaucaillou,
St-Julien (L)
“Offers an almost lavish feel, with layers of warmed fig,
blackberry paste and raspberry coulis lined with ganache, anise
and fruitcake flavors. A rock-solid graphite note lines the finish,
showing just the slightest twinge of the vintage’s austerity.”
347047
bottle limit 2
$199
30. Château Duhart Milon, Pauillac
“Red currant, cherry and pomegranate notes form the core and
flesh out steadily through the finish, picking up apple wood and
anise accents along the way. Features polished grip through the
finish, with a light echo of loam lending some contrast.”
347088 $180
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31. Château l’Église Clinet, Pomerol
“A gorgeous wine from proprietor Denis Durantou, this blend of
85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc is an inky purple color, with
gorgeous purity of black raspberries, blackcurrants and blackberry
with a hint of truffle and spring flowers. It is full-bodied, opulent
and a tour de force in this vintage. Great presence on the palate,
fabulous purity and a long finish make for a magnificent bottle of
wine to drink over the next 20-some years.”
347104 $350
32. Château de Fieuzal, Pessac-Léognan
“Rather dark in profile, with pastis-soaked black currant and
blackberry fruit at the core, studded with warm fruitcake
and ganache notes. The bramble-edged finish lets the slightly
exotic display of fruit maintain the upper hand. Best from 2016
through 2022.”
369553
$59
33. Château Figeac, St-Émilion (L)
A beguiling tobacco leaf note weaves up and away from the core
of steeped plum and mulled currant fruit, while a sleek iron
accent forms the spine and a loamy element creates the backdrop.
Shows some pleasant latent grip while the currant detail echoes.
Best from 2018 through 2027.”
347112
bottle limit 2
$180
34. Château Fleur Cardinale, St-Émilion
“The flagship wine from the Decoster family, this blend of 80%
Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon has been
a hugely successful wine since they acquired this 58-acre estate and
revolutionized the level of quality. This is consistently one of the
best St-Émilions and over-achieving for its classification. The 2012
has pure, striking aromatics of blueberry, black raspberry, minerals
and flowers.”
370510
16
$69
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35. Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Pomerol (L)
“Christian Moueix and his winemaking team have done a
remarkable job over the last decade to bring La Fleur-Pétrus
into the league of Pomerol’s titans. Now a worthy rival to
Trotanoy, Pétrus, La Fleur, Le Gay, La Violette and Vieux
Chateau Certan, the dense ruby/purple 2012 La Fleur-Pétrus
has beautiful silky tannins, and stunning rich black cherry and
blackcurrant fruit, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning
purity, symmetry and overall character and complexity.”
956136
bottle limit 2
$200
36. Château La Garde, Pessac-Léognan
“Solid and direct, with a graphite-edged core of plum, anise
and blackberry coulis flavors, backed by a light juniper echo
on the finish.”
976$38
37. Château Gazin, Pomerol
“This is certainly one of the great 2012s from Pomerol. What’s
amazing is that it is 100% Merlot. Readers may have forgotten
(or never knew) that a chunk of this vineyard was sold to Pétrus
in the early 1970s, but what remains is still a superb terroir and
incredibly well-placed on the plateau of Pomerol, adjacent to
Pétrus and across the road from Lafleur.”
957423 $118
38. Château Giscours, Margaux
“The plump, rich and densely purple-colored 2012 Giscours, has
turned out very well in this vintage, offering loads of fruit. A
blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and the rest
Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it has a moderate finish, and
is medium to full-bodied, with excellent licorice and crème de
cassis notes, and a broad, round, juicy mouthfeel. This is a wine
that can be drunk young or cellared for 12-15 years.”
462374
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$78
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39. Château Gracia, St-Émilion (L)
“This estate consistently turns out some of the greatest wines
of St-Émilion. Michel Gracia obviously learned a lot from his
close friend Alain Vauthier at Ausone. The 2012 Gracia has an
opaque bluish/black color and a gorgeous nose of blueberry
liqueur intermixed with blackberry, incense, graphite and spice.
Medium-bodied and super-concentrated, with well-integrated
acidity, tannin and alcohol, this is a big, rich, profound 2012 to
drink over the next two decades.”
347146
bottle limit 2
$195
40. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste,
Pauillac
“Well-built, with a charcoal frame that melds nicely with steeped
currant, blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors. The long
finish is riveted to a graphite underpinning. Remarkably dense,
but without the austere twinge of the vintage. Best from 2018
through 2030. ”
347153
$99
41. Château Gruaud Larose, St-Julien
“Inviting, with a fleshy core of plum, blackberry and anise notes,
lined with graphite and warm fruitcake hints and supported by
a juicy finish that keeps the toast in the background. Drink now
through 2020.”
370064
18
$89
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42. Château Haut-Bailly,
Pessac-Léognan
“The classic 2012 Haut-Bailly is staggeringly great wine, with
a stunning bouquet of lead pencil shavings, blueberries, black
raspberries and blackcurrants and perhaps a touch of spring
flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied wine with an
almost seamless integration of wood, alcohol and tannin. It
is rich, concentrated, stunningly supple, pure and a total
hedonistic and intellectual turn-on. This wine defines what
is meant by intensity of flavor, but it is light on its feet, à la
great cuisine. It should be drinkable reasonably young, but age
effortlessly for 25-30 years.”
347179 $138
43. Château Haut-Bergey,
Pessac-Léognan
“The Garcin family has done a fabulous job in Bordeaux with
their other estates, such as Barde-Haut and Clos L’Église in
Pomerol, as well as with the nearby luxury wine from PessacLéognan–Branon. They produce this wine from gravelly and
sandy soils, of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.
Attractive, soft cassis and tobacco-leaf notes mixed with
licorice and spice are present in this dense ruby/plum wine. It
is medium-bodied with soft tannin and a relatively smooth,
velvety texture, finish and opulence, giving this wine an upfront appeal, although it should age nicely for 12-15 years.”
347187
2012 BordeauX
$50
19
44. Château Haut-Brion,
Pessac-Léognan (L)
The 2012 Haut-Brion (65% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon,
2% Cabernet Franc) is certainly one of the candidates for the
wine of the vintage, with a dense purple color, classic nose of
crushed rock, lead pencil shavings, black raspberry, blueberry
and flowers. The wine shows subtle barbecue smoke notes in
the background, but is full-bodied, stunningly concentrated
and builds incrementally, yet finishes with luxurious, almost
extravagant amounts of fruit and intensity.”
370684
bottle limit 2
$900
45. Château Hosanna, Pomerol (L)
“Close to perfection, this extraordinary blend of 80% Merlot
and 20% Cabernet Franc seems to have hit all the high notes
in 2012. Inky ruby/purple with stunning concentration, a
multidimensional mouthfeel, skyscraper-like texture and
fabulous purity of blue, red and black fruits, this is a tour
de force from this estate owned by Christian Moueix. The
potential complexity and sheer compelling quality of Hosanna is
amazing. Aromatically, this may be the most profound wine of
the vintage. Drink it over the next 15-20 years.”
718023
bottle limit 1
$190
46. Château d’Issan, Margaux
“The 2012 Château d’Issan, builds on the richness of the second
wine and adds more body, structure and density. It has an inky
purple color and a stunning nose of spring flowers, blueberry
and blackberry fruit as well as touches of incense and graphite.
Medium to full-bodied and stunningly concentrated, this 2012
is a great success in the vintage, one of the superstars. Moreover,
its precociousness suggests it could be drunk in the next 4-5
years or cellared through 2025.”
193771
20
$85
2012 BordeauX
47. Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
(L)
“This has a dark, smoky edge from the start, with smoldering
tobacco and grilled savory notes lining the core of steeped
plum, macerated black currant and lightly mulled cherry fruit.
Shows a loamy, smoky edge to the finish, with the tobacco hint
peeking out. Features admirable range, depth and grip, with
just a twinge of the vintage’s austerity lurking. Best from 2018
through 2030.”
347302
bottle limit 1
$1,200
48. Château LaFleur Gazin, Pomerol
“Alluring raspberry and blueberry fruit glides along easily, with
solid yet silky structure and a long, black tea— and Black Forest
cake—framed finish. Drink now through 2024.”
715250
$58
49. Château Lafon Rochet, St-Estèphe
“A gusty style, with crushed plum and loganberry fruit, studded
with notes of chalk, olive and charcoal. Turns a bit woodsy and
chewy through the finish, but has just enough fruit to keep pace.
Best from 2016 through 2019.”
724013
$65
50. Château Larcis Ducasse, St-Émilion
“This great terroir, long owned by the Gratiot family, has
come to life under the inspired winemaking of Nicolas
Thienpont and Stéphane Derenoncourt. Some recent vintages
have been legendary efforts, especially 2005, 2008, 2009 and
2010. The 2012 (83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc) is right in
the competition, with an inky, opaque, bluish/purple color,
gorgeously sweet, rich nose of black raspberries, black cherries
and currants, and licorice. The wine hits the palate with a fullbodied, thunderous effect.”
369710
2012 BordeauX
$95
21
51. Château Lascombes, Margaux
“An intriguing blend of 48% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 4% Petit Verdot, this inky purple-colored wine is ripe,
progressively styled, big, rich, thick and juicy. In other words, the
2012 Lascombes is loaded. No doubt the high percentage of Merlot
in the final blend gives this wine a fleshiness and succulence that is
unusual in the Médoc. Rich, pure and full, it should hit its prime in
another 4-5 years and last at least two or three decades.”
347336 $120
52. Château Latour à Pomerol, Pomerol
“A very strong effort from this estate in the Jean-Pierre Moueix
stable, this 2012 (14.5% natural alcohol) has a dense ruby/purple
color, a big, sweet kiss of mocha, blackcurrants, and black
cherries, and notes of truffle and earth. Full-bodied, ripe and
one of the great successes from this estate over recent decades,
the 2012 is a must-purchase for Pomerol enthusiasts.”
951178 $110
53. Château Léoville Barton, St-Julien
“Dense ruby/purple, with cassis licorice and forest floors notes
in the aromatics, Léoville-Barton’s 2012 is a relatively big, rich,
masculine style of wine. This full-bodied wine needs 5-8 years
of cellaring and should evolve easily for 25-30 years.”
347450 $138
54. Château Léoville Las Cases,
St-Julien
“This is very tight at this early stage, with a wall of smoldering
charcoal holding the core of dark plum, blackberry paste and
cassis in reserve. The sleek finish shows admirable length and a
mouthwatering echo of iron. This harnesses the austerity of the
vintage to its advantage, and should unwind slowly in the cellar.”
347468 $250
22
2012 BordeauX
55. Château Léoville Poyferré, St-Julien
“The 2012, a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 8%
Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, is opaque purple, thicklooking, and from bottle much more impressive than it was
from barrel. This very extracted, rich, full-bodied, masculine
Léoville Poyferré needs a good 5-8 years of bottle age and should
evolve well for at least 20-25 years. Loads of blackberry and cassis,
crushed rock and graphite notes are present in this medium to
full-bodied, impressively concentrated and pure wine.”
347476 $128
56. Château Lilian Ladouys, St-Estèphe
“Fresh, forward plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit bounces
along in this red, backed by modest savory and briar notes. A
toasted spice edge frames the open-knit finish. Drink now
through 2019.”
370098
$38
57. Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac (L)
“This has a very solid core of dark plum, crushed black currant and
blackberry fruit, with lightly firm flesh and good drive through
the finish, where alder and iron notes fill in. Shows excellent energy
and depth, while harnessing the austere edge of the vintage.”
347559
bottle limit 2
2012 BordeauX
$180
23
58. Château Margaux, Margaux (L)
“The 2012 Château Margaux is showing much differently
from bottle than it did from cask. Seemingly much fuller and
richer, it has a dense ruby/purple color, representing a blend
of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot, as
well as only 33% of their harvest. It possesses hints of spring
flowers intermixed with blueberries, blackberries and cassis
fruit, moderate tannin, a multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and
a long, structured finish. This 2012 was charming, up-front
and precociously styled from barrel, but in bottle it is more
masculine, dense and rich. This wine needs a good 5-7 years of
cellaring, and should keep well for 25 or more years.”
347682
bottle limit 2
$900
59. Château Marquis d’Alesme Becker,
Margaux
“The flashy, mocha-accented toast melds quickly into the velvety
core of plum sauce, blackberry and boysenberry confiture notes.
A graphite accent slides through on the finish, adding spine and
length. Drink now through 2022.”
347724
$65
60. Château La Mission Haut-Brion,
Pessac-Léognan (L)
“As for the 2012 La Mission Haut Brion, this wine (41% of
the total production) continues to perform as it has for nearly
a century. At first-growth levels of quality, this is s stunning
wine that is full-bodied and very concentrated with notes of
graphite, subtle charcoal embers, crème de cassis, blackberry and
underlying subtle earthiness. The wine is full and powerful, rich
and concentrated. And sure enough, the alcohol level tips the
scales at 15% from a blend 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc.
This is a big, blockbuster La Mission Haut Brion that should age
effortlessly for 30-40+ years.”
347732
24
bottle limit 2
$500
2012 BordeauX
61. Château Montrose, St-Estèphe (L)
“The 2012 Montrose (57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37%
Merlot), is rich, broad, and dense ruby/purple, with substantial
tannins still to shed. It is a rather masculine, medium to fullbodied Montrose, with cassis, crushed rock and spice. This wine
will need bottle age because of the tannin profile, should hit its
prime in another 7-8 years, and last for another 20-25.”
291534
bottle limit 2
$168
62. Château Mouton Rothschild,
Pauillac (L)
“This has a stunningly pure core of plum, black currant and
black cherry fruit, with supple yet long structure that has
melded wonderfully already. Anise, violet and cassis notes pour
in on the finish. The fruit makes it seem almost too easy, but
this will cellar well thanks to outstanding balance. A huge but
very stylish wine.”
348417, 373910
bottle limit 2
$900
63. Château Olivier, Pessac-Léognan
“Lively bramble and cassis bush notes lead off, followed by juicy
plum, blackberry and anise accents. A flash of mesquite lines the
slightly toasted finish. Still a touch tight, this should fill out fully
with some modest cellaring.”
842385
$55
64. Château Palmer, Margaux
“Château Palmer is one of the vintage’s superstars. Opaque
purple, with a gorgeous nose of blueberry, blackberry fruit,
licorice, incense and graphite, the wine has a multi-dimensional,
skyscraper-like richness, stunningly well-integrated acidity,
tannin, wood, and alcohol, a finish of close to 45 seconds and
a full-bodied mouthfeel. This is a great wine from Margaux
in 2012 and one of the vintage’s most remarkable efforts.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2040+”
973891, 369462
2012 BordeauX
$399
25
65. Château Pape Clément,
Pessac-Léognan
“This is truly great wine and not far off their magnificent 2005
and 2010. Full-bodied, with rich cassis, subtle burning embers
and spice followed by velvety, well-integrated tannins, the wine
is lush, expansive, savory and profound. This is a remarkable
wine that could be drunk at a reasonably young age, but should
cellar brilliantly for a quarter-century.”
348425 $160
66. Château Pavie, St-Émilion (L)
“The 2012 Pavie celebrates its reclassification and upgrade to
Class A St-Émilion by sporting a new black label with gold
print. Fortunately, every Pavie has benefitted since Perse began
a complete makeover of this estate in 1998. From 47-year-old
vines, the 2012 has an inky purple color, judicious toasty oak in
the nose interwoven with copious blackberry and blackcurrant
fruit, Christmas spices, as well as licorice and graphite.”
369280
bottle limit 2
$550
67. Château Pavie-Decesse, St-Émilion
“This is the quintessential limestone-based wine, with a liquor
of powdered chalk mixed with cassis and blackberry. Very
concentrated (almost painfully so), this highly extracted, fullbodied, massive, rich and powerful wine needs cellaring.
Everything is present for a great future. This is one of the
superstars of the vintage… This wine, with its opaque purple color
and great density and richness is a connoisseur’s dream. Forget it
for 5-8 years and drink it over the following three decades.”
369439 $200
28
2012 BordeauX
68. Château Pavie Macquin, St-Émilion
“Offers a solid, packed feel, with dense plum sauce, licorice and
blackberry preserve flavors, pushed by ganache and graphite
details. Despite the dense and fleshy feel, there’s serious purity
here. A violet note mingles with a lightly chalky echo through
the lengthy finish. A terrific effort for the vintage. Best from
2017 through 2027”
348433 $118
69. Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux,
Margaux
“The second wine of Margaux, the Pavillon Rouge (63%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet
Franc and Petit Verdot), exhibits more structure and masculinity
than one normally expects. It has a deep ruby/purple color,
nice floral and blackcurrant notes, some spice box, moderate
tannin and medium body. This is a Pavillon Rouge that should
admirably stand the test of time for 15-20 years. Its impressively
long finish adds to its appeal and value. This wine will actually
benefit from several years of bottle age and keep for 20 years.”
390187 $200
70. Le Petit Mouton de Mouton
Rothschild, Pauillac
“The 2012 Le Petit Mouton de Rothschild (79% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc) shows loads of
charcoal, burning embers, a nice hint of dark chocolate and
blackcurrants. It is fleshy and medium-bodied, with up-front
fruit and density. This second wine of Mouton has certainly
gone from strength to strength under the administration of
Philippe Dhalluin. Drink it over the next 15-20 years.”
647644 $180
2012 BordeauX
29
71. Château Pétrus, Pomerol (L)
“One of the stars of the vintage, the wine (100% Merlot) has
exceptional concentration, stunning purity, an inky purple color
and a broad, expansive mouthfeel. Not a bit heavy, cloying or
overwrought, this is a stunning Pétrus (licorice, blackcurrants
and truffles dominate) that will probably hit full maturity
in 8-10 years and last 25-35. Another great example of this
mythical wine that few can afford, virtually no one drinks, but
everyone talks about! Relatively high in alcohol at 14.5%, the
crop was tiny because of the spring’s poor flowering in this
sector of Pomerol.”
702936
bottle limit 1
$2,800
72. Château Pichon Baron, Pauillac (L)
“As for the big sibling, the 2012 Pichon Baron (80% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 20% Merlot) probably has the most saturated
purple color of the Pauillacs. Its structure is apparent, and the
wine offers a wealth of blackcurrant fruit interwoven with
licorice, graphite, and background toasty oak. Full-bodied,
opulent and moderately tannic, this wine is approachable now
because of its low acidity, but promises to age beautifully for
20+ years”
348516
bottle limit 2
$180
73. Château Pichon Longueville
Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac
“A gutsy, terroir-driven style, with briar-edged grip carrying
notes of macerated black currant fruit, fig and plum sauce. This
shows lots of dark anise through the finish, along with notes of
roasted apple wood and a hint of cassis bush. Delivers excellent
range, purity and energy. Best from 2018 through 2027”
348532 $180
30
2012 BordeauX
74. Château Plince, Pomerol
“A straightforward, attractive, pleasant Pomerol, with adequate
fruit and a dark ruby/plum color, this 2012 does not offer much
complexity, but it is mouthfilling and satisfying. Drink it over
the next 10-12 years.”
280206
$50
75. Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac
“This impeccably run, biodynamically farmed estate of Alfred
Tesseron goes from strength to strength. The 2012 triumphs
once again with its notes of dark plum, blackcurrant, licorice
and almost a hint of truffle, its full-bodied, supple tannins, and
beautiful, expensive mouthfeel. Complex and deep, this dense
ruby/purple-colored wine may not be at the level of the 2009 or
2010, but it is a successful wine in this vintage, and a significant
wine in 2012.”
348649 $180
76. Château Poujeaux, Moulis
“Now under the administration of new owner Philippe Cuvelier
(owner of Clos Fourtet), Poujeaux has dramatically improved
the quality. The 2012, a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 43% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, is a
very good Moulis. With a dense ruby/purple color, nice cassis
fruit, medium-bodied texture, soft tannins and a fleshy, nicely
textured mouthfeel, it should drink well for 10-12 years.”
348771
2012 BordeauX
$50
31
77. Château La Providence, Pomerol
“Dense ruby/purple with fleshy black cherry and black currant
fruit, some licorice and incense, this opulent, medium to
full-bodied wine displays terrific purity, a subtle dosage of
background oak, and earth. Maybe even a hint of truffle can
be found in this complex, high-class Pomerol to drink over the
next 20 years. This is a beauty and another great example of
what heights Pomerol achieved in this vintage.”
784728 $120
78. Château Puy Blanquet, St-Émilion
“A great wine for short-term drinking, the Puy Blanquet has a nice
balance between sweet herb, milk chocolate and re plum notes.”
Barbara Philip, MW
940783
$35
79. Château Rahoul, Graves
“The wines from Graves are some of the best in the ’12 vintage
and the Rahoul offers outstanding value. It is dominated by red
fruits and mineral flavours with fine tannins and a good finish.”
Barbara Philip, MW
172676 $28
80. Château Rauzan Ségla, Margaux
“The 2012 Rauzan-Ségla (54.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44%
Merlot and 1.5% Petit Verdot) is a classic Rauzan-Ségla, still
relatively backward and tannic, but concentrated and extremely
promising. Dense blueberry, blackberry and cassis fruit along
with some licorice, vanilla, foresty notes and spice are all present
in this full-bodied yet structured and big, beefy style of RauzanSégla . It may turn out to be somewhat atypical for this château
in its size and masculine structure, but this is impressive wine,
and one of the great successes of the vintage.”
348805
32
$99
2012 BordeauX
81. Réserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac
“Features a solid bolt of graphite through the middle, with
dark plum, blackberry and cherry paste flavors filling out the
core. The anise-edged finish has good grip, but is approachable
already. Drink now through 2019.”
117952
$55
82. Château Rouget, Pomerol
“This property has been on the qualitative high road for a
number of years, and the 2012 continues that path. Deep ruby/
purple, with wonderfully sweet, earthy, black cherry and
blackcurrant fruit jumping from the glass, it is broad, opulent,
beautifully textured and juicy. This is a sexy, lush, heady
Pomerol to drink now and over the next 15 or more years.
Full, long and impressive, there is no reason to defer your
gratification with this beauty.”
369603
$65
83. Château La Serre, St-Émilion
“This has lovely layers of boysenberry, fig and raspberry fruit,
laced with sweet tobacco and backed by a long mineral edge
on the finish. The toast is modest and well-integrated and the
mouthfeel is lush, with a light, loamy edge.”
279877
$58
84. Château Smith Haut Lafitte,
Pessac-Léognan (L)
“The opaque bluish-purple 2012 Smith Haut Lafite offers up
notes of licorice, graphite, blueberry and blackberry fruit, a
medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, stunningly ripe, velvety
tannins and a long, long finish. This is another sensational effort
from the Cathiards that is perfectly balanced, complex, superrich and pure. Drink it over the next 20-25 years.”
348813
bottle limit 2
2012 BordeauX
$138
33
85. Château Sociando Mallet,
Haut-Médoc
“Once again proprietor Jean Gautreau has hit pay dirt with a
beautiful blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and
5% Cabernet Franc. Wonderfully sweet, ripe tannins seem to be
a rule of thumb from this great terroir just to the north of St.Estèphe’s Château Montrose. A beautiful deep ruby/purple color,
decent acidity, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning
fruit put this wine right in the midst of the best classified crus
from the Médoc, yet it has never been classified.”
724088
$58
86. Château Talbot, St-Julien
“A juicy style of wine, Talbot’s 2012 has a dense ruby/purple
color, plenty of black and red currant fruit, a touch of plum, soft
tannin and a spicy, medium-bodied mouthfeel. It is excellent,
with no hollowness or astringency. This is a very successful
wine in this vintage and should drink well for 15-20 years.”
659813
$75
87. Château Troplong Mondot,
St-Émilion (L)
“The 2012 is another truly great wine from Troplong Mondot.
It’s always sentimental to taste this wine, realizing that
proprietress Christine Valette (the larger-than-life heart and soul
behind this estate) has passed away. She was one of the bright,
shining stars of Bordeaux. Nevertheless, her legacy is certainly
well-established, and the quality of this wine is beyond reproach.
Inky bluish purple, its great notes of cassis, blackberry, licorice
are followed by a full-bodied, opulently textured wine with
stunning concentration, purity and overall balance. It should
drink well for 20-25 years and turn out to be one of the great
superstars of 2012.”
348847
34
bottle limit 2
$175
2012 BordeauX
88. Château Trotanoy, Pomerol (L)
“A spectacular Pomerol that is dense ruby/purple with notes
of beef blood, crème de cassis, black cherry liqueur, licorice,
iron, and perhaps a touch of truffle. Full-bodied, opulent and
clearly a blockbuster of 2012, this profound wine offers serious
competition for Pétrus and several other limited-production,
high-quality Pomerols. This is a stunner from the Moueix firm
and should age well for 20-25 years. The final blend was 90%
Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc… ”
956615
bottle limit 2
$200
89. Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol (L)
“Very distinctive, with a terrific smoldering tobacco and charcoal
frame around a core of steeped fig, blackberry and plum fruit.
The fruit drapes beautifully across the finish, while the charcoal
edge extends on and on, picking up warm stone, chestnut and
alder notes along the way. Shows serious grip, and should be
among the longest-lived wines of the vintage.”
348854
bottle limit 2
2012 BordeauX
$290
35
90. Mondrian Collection Case,
various (L)
Only 2 available – 39th & Cambie location only!
The top wines of the vintage together in one beautiful package!
Contains one of each:
Château Pétrus 2012,
Château Lafite Rothschild 2012,
Château Mouton Rothschild 2012,
Château Margaux 2012,
Château Haut-Brion 2012,
Château Mission Haut-Brion 2012
Château Cheval Blanc 2012.
472993
limit 1
$8,500
The tasting notes included in this brochure are excerpts from reviews
in Wine Advocate (Robert Parker & Neal Martin) and Wine Spectator
with some notes by Barbara Philip, MW. Please refer to the original
publication for each wine’s full review.
Prices do not include applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.
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Vins Blancs
91. Château Carbonnieux Blanc,
Pessac-Léognan
“Another full-throttle 2012 dry white, this 2012 offers lots
of honeysuckle notes as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel and
beautiful purity, elegance and length. Lemon zest, grapefruit
and subtle wood characteristics are found in both the aromatic
and flavor profiles. Drink this stunning Pessac-Leognan over the
next 6-10 years.”
346767, 101683
$58
92. Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent Blanc,
Bordeaux
“This project from Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier
is a blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon. A rich,
concentrated, medium to full-bodied, dry white with beautiful
fig, honeysuckle and caramelized citrus notes, this fresh, lively,
medium-bodied wine should drink well for another 5-6 years.”
347484
$35
93. Château de Fieuzal Blanc,
Pessac-Léognan
“Layered, with savory and thyme notes melding into the core of
lemon curd, white peach, straw and shortbread. The savory and
plump flavors create a compelling contrast from start to finish.
Drink now through 2015.”
796631
38
$79
2012 BordeauX
94. Château Haut-Bergey Blanc,
Pessac-Léognan
“Attractive, subtle smoky notes blend beautifully with the broad,
honeyed character of this complex white Bordeaux. Aromas of
beer nuts, tropical fruit and caramelized grapefruit emerge from
this impressive, medium to full-bodied wine. It should drink
well for a decade.”
347229
$60
95. Château La Garde Blanc,
Pessac-Léognan
“Gorgeous, with citrus oil, blanched almond, thyme, straw, quinine
and green almond notes all racing along, carrying through the
floral-tinged finish. Distinctive, mouthwatering and precise.”
159152
$45
96. Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Blanc, Pessac-Léognan (L)
“This blend of 84% Semillon and 16% Sauvignon Blanc is from
the vineyard that used to be known as Laville Haut-Brion.
Bursting with aromas of candle wax, honeyed tangerines, exotic
melon and lychee nut-like notes, it exhibits terrific minerality
along with a full-bodied mouthfeel, exceptional concentration,
great acids and a long finish that lasts 40+ seconds. This killer
dry white wine should drink well for 30-40+ years.”
96-98+ pts, Wine Advocate
410480
bottle limit 1
2012 BordeauX
$1.200
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97. Château Olivier Blanc,
Pessac-Léognan
“A focused, steely style, with a chiseled thyme and savory edge
running along a rapierlike core of chamomile, quinine, white
peach and yellow apple fruit. Shows solid zip and depth, and
should age well.”
653147
$60
98. Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux,
Bordeaux (L)
“Pure, bright and mouthwatering, with melon rind, honeysuckle
and quinine notes rippling along beautifully, accented by green
almond on the finish. Hums like a just-struck tuning fork.
Seriously long.”
370296
bottle limit 2
$250
99. Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc,
Pessac-Léognan (L)
“The grand vin, the 2012 Smith Haut Lafitte, offers up lovely
honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white peach, fig, and caramelized
citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied, with great concentration and
length, and a stunningly long finish, it should last for 20-25 years.”
348839
40
bottle limit 2
$170
2012 BordeauX
Sauternes
100.Château Climens, Sauternes (L)
“This pulls together lush pineapple, ginger, creamed apricot and
peach notes, along with singed almond and bitter orange hints.
Stays broad and rich overall, but there’s good cut underneath
and some power that will need a bit of time to mellow.”
346809 (375 ml)
bottle limit 2
$58
101. Château Doisy Védrines, Sauternes
“An unctuous style, with toasted almond and hazelnut notes
coating the core of glazed peach, warm piecrust and creamed
yellow apple. Shows a fresh lemon meringue edge on the finish,
though that should give way to a more tropical and toasty side as
this ages. Drink now through 2027.”
369876 (375 ml)
401356
$38
$68
102.Château Guiraud, Sauternes
“Although there were three tries in 2012, Xavier Planty told me
that all the botrytis-affected grapes were harvested in the three
days period of October 29, 30 and 31, after the north-easterly
wind. Nevertheless, his Guiraud has a sense of “confidence” on
the nose that bodes well for the future – crisp, honeyed fruit
with white peach and quince developing with aeration.”
347161 (375 ml)
42
$50
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2012 BordeauX
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ATLANTIC OCE AN
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MÉDOC
ST. ESTÈPHE
PAUILLAC
ST. JULIEN
Bla
HAUT-MÉDOC
LISTRAC-MÉDOC
MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC
MARGAU
Bordeau
PESSACLÉOGNAN
CÉR
Paris
FRANCE
BORDEAUX
GRAV
WINE REGIONS
CÔTES DE BLAYE
ET PREMIÈRES
CÔTES DE BLAYE
aye
CÔTES DE
BOURG
UX
LALANDEDE-POMEROL
POMEROL
Libourne
ux
N
CÔTES DE
CASTILLON
ST. ÉMILION
D
PREMIÈRES-CÔTES
DE BORDEAUX
ENTRE-DEUX-MERS
RONS
AVES
BARSAC
SAUTERNES
GARO N N E
O
R
D
O
G
N
E
Bottle Limits
1. Château Angélus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Château Ausone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Château Beychevelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Carruades de Lafite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Château Certan de May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17. Château Cheval Blanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29. Château Ducru Beaucaillou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33. Château Figeac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35. Château La Fleur-Pétrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39. Château Gracia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44. Château Haut-Brion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45. Château Hosanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47. Château Lafite Rothschild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57. Château Lynch Bages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58. Château Margaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60. Château La Mission Haut-Brion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61. Château Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62. Château Mouton Rothschild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66. Château Pavie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71. Château Pétrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72. Château Pichon Baron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84. Château Smith Haut Lafitte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87. Château Troplong Mondot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
88. Château Trotanoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89. Vieux Château Certan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90. Mondrian Collection Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
96. Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc . . . . . . . . . . . . .
98. Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99. Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100. Château Climens (375 ml) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2012 Bordeaux will be available at the following stores on
Saturday, October 3, 2015:
Lower Mainland
39th & Cambie
5555 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3A3
604 660 9463
Alberni & BUTE
768 Bute St
Vancouver, BC V6E 4H6
604 660 4572
Langley
6435–201 St
Langley, BC V2Y 2X4
604 532 4911
Park Royal
570 Park Royal North
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 1A1
604 981 0011
Richmond
Brighouse
100–8100 Ackroyd Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 3K2
604 278 2343
Westwood Centre
100–2748 Lougheed Hwy
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3B 6P2
604 927 2681
Outside
Lower Mainland
Fort Street
1960 Foul Bay Rd
Victoria, BC V8R 5A7
250 952 4220
Kamloops
Columbia PlACE
600–1210 Summit Dr
Kamloops, BC V2C 6M1
250 828 4319
Kelowna
Orchard PARK
109–1835 Dilworth Dr
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1
250 861 7337
Prince George
Pine CENTRE
3173 Massey Dr
Prince George, BC
V2N 2S9
250 561 5608
Participating
Non-Signature
Stores
Dunbar
3453 Dunbar St
Vancouver, BC V6S 2C3
604 224 4412
Peninsula Village
280–15355–24th Ave
Surrey, BC V4A 2H9
604 535 8259
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www.bcliquorstores.com

Untitled - BC Liquor Stores

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