Some New Delicious Burgundies for Current Drinking!
January 27th, 2012
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Burgundy Tasting 01.28.12
January 27th, 2012
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Brunello 2006 & 2007
January 26th, 2012
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Podere Brizio 
UccellieraChateau Pibarnon Bandol 2001
January 19th, 2012|
Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol 2001 $62.99
“Read as much as you like about the microclimate of a wine region; it is only when you feel it that you truly comprehend. The panoramic view of the entire Bandol amphitheater with its dramatic limestone outcrops is complemented by a cloudless sky. No wonder it exists as a separate AOC from Provence, and no wonder its wines are hailed as the apogee of Mourvèdre.”
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Letting the Cat Out of the Bag… Bandol is an appellation every wine lover should know and Chateau de Pibarnon is both figuratively and literally on top of the mountain. In terms of quality and depth, Pibarnon stands shoulder to shoulder with the great wines of France
The Best of Both Worlds… Whether you’re a fan of the dark fruitiness of Chateauneuf or the refined power of Bordeaux, Bandol hovers between the twin pillars of French wine.
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride… Only in Bandol, where the perfect blend of coastal winds and unceasing sunshine gives the little known Mourvedre the chance to blossom.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait… Bandol is dense, masculine and tannic when young but with the proper ageing it transforms into a thing of beauty!
To Make a Long Story Short…The Ball is in Your Court!
Le Du’s is pleased to offer the exclusive opportunity to pre-order Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2001. Directly from their cellars in France, the 2001 Pibarnon has been rightfully hailed as one of the finest wines this highly sought after estate has ever produced. Stunningly rich with deep, dark raspberries and ripe, powerful tannins, now resolved, which lends the wine a structure and refinement rarely seen outside the best Bordeaux. There will be an EXTREMELY LIMITED quantity of this Library Release coming into the country. Only pre-orders ensures you the opportunity to experience this rare and indomitable wine.
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The Le Du’s Wine Experience - Seminar Series
January 16th, 2012
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Michel Gros Clos des Reas Dinner
January 12th, 2012
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Great Values Just In From France!
January 6th, 2012
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Robert Chevillon: Master of Nuits St. George
December 1st, 2011
The wines of Domaine Robert Chevillon are unlike any other. Consistently under-appreciated, the masters of Nuits-St.-George craft transcendant Burgundy year after year. On par with any of the great names in Burgundy, Chevillon consistently creates concentrated, complex and compelling Pinot Noir which showcase the more masculine side of the Cotes du Nuits.
On a personal note, some of my most treasured wine memories started with a bottle of Chevillon. Nuits-St.-George is, for reasons I fail to understand, not celebrated in the way of Vosne, Gevrey or Chambolle. Yet, in my opinion, they offer some of the greatest “value” in all of Burgundy. Chevillon has 3 Premier Cru which, though not officially classified as such, are of undisputed Grand Cru quality. They consistently possess a richness and power which allows for early consumption yet I’ve had bottles 20 years and older which are absolutely profound. There are very few hidden treasures in Burgundy but this is most definitely one of them, with an emphasis on treasure.
We receive less than a case of each of the Chevillon releases so quantity is extremely limited.
As always, Le Du’s offers 15% off on purchases of 12 bottles or more.
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George 2009 $79.99
“The rich, mouth coating and intense middle weight flavors are blessed with ample amounts of dry extract that confers a velvety palate impression on the mildly rustic and persistent finish.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
“Very ripe, slightly roasted aromas of red cherry and coffee. Supple and sweet, with a liqueur-like creaminess of texture.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les Ronciere 2009 $109.99
This pure, fruity wine shows very good energy from calcaire Finishes with fine-grained tannins and lovely lingering perfume.
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
“This is potentially the best example of the Chevillon Roncières that I have ever seen from cask though note that patience will be required.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les Bousselots 2009 $109.99
”Juicy, sweet and nicely deep, with cherry liqueur and underbrush flavors carrying through on a long finish.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
“The ‘09 is the best example of this wine that I have ever tasted from cask chez Chevillon.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les Chaignot 2009 $109.99
“Attractively textured and very rich flavors are supple, round and also relatively fine.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
“Creamy and rich in the mouth, with a game and leather rusticity to its red fruit flavors.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les Perrieres 2009 $114.99
“A more elegant nose of ultra fresh though restrained red berry fruit and cassis blossom precedes rich, concentrated and palate staining mineral-driven medium-bodied flavors that are quite serious on the linear, focused and impeccably well-balanced finish. Excellent.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
“Complex nose offers scents of crushed stone, smoky minerality and leather, with a lightly grilled quality.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les Pruliers 2009 $114.99
“Rich, powerful and overtly muscular flavors brimming with sap, which renders the very firm tannins less prominent on the highly complex and remarkably long finish. One to buy.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
“In a more masculine style but still silky and seamless.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les Cailles 2009 $159.99 ($299.99 in Magnum)
“This is another extraordinary vintage for this wine in a long line of them.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
“A wine of great finesse: this would provide fodder for those who believe this vineyard is capable of performing at grand cru level.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Domaine Robert Chevillon Les Vaucrain 2009 $159.99 ($299.99 in Magnum)
”Large-scaled, liqueur-like and powerful, with a distinctly wild leather and meat quality.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
“This should be very long-lived because despite being a very big wine, the balance is faultless.”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. George Les St. George 2009 $159.99
“Densely packed, juicy and magically light on its feet. Saturates the entire mouth, finishing with a whiplash of flavor and great lift. Grand cru class here: this really transcends the vintage.”
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
“A Knockout!”
Alan Meadows, Burghound
Rare Champagne for the Holidays - Pierre Peters
November 30th, 2011
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I’d Rather Be in Ore-Gone
October 10th, 2011When Myron Redford walked through the door of Le Du, you could tell immediately he was out of his element. An older man with a bushy white beard and a slight hunch left over from years in the vineyard, he had the look of someone who’d spent their life outdoors. After years of meeting winemakers, I’ve learned to recognize the look. They have a squint to their eyes from a thousand mornings in the sun and a layer of dirt beneath their nails which will never fully wash away, nor would they think to try. They know they have to come to the big cities to meet and great, see and be seen. They’ve got wine to sell after all, but you can tell there’s somewhere they’d rather be; in their vineyards, with the sun in their eyes and dirt on their hands. Whenever I meet people like that, I get excited. I know the wine’s going to be good.
Myron was one of the first vinegrowers in Willamette. His vineyard was planted in 1970 and he built his winery with his own hands (along with a couple of high school kids) in 1976. His was the first organic Pinot Noir from Oregon. In 1985, when Robert Parker first brought Oregon to the attention of the wine world, he described Myron’s Reserve Pinot as, “One of the best Pinot Noirs I have ever tasted.” In short, the man has been walking the walk and talking the talk from the beginning. He is one of the founders of Pinot Noir in the now famous Willamette Valley. His wines have been winning accolades, scores and prizes for thirty years.
So, why had I never heard of him? And, as soon as I asked myself that, he started to talk about his wine and I had my answer. Any bit of New York City twitchiness melted away and a bright pride filled his voice. He knew these grapes. He knew these vines. He knew the hills and the grass and the dirt underneath. His whole life was wrapped up in what was in our glasses and now, here he was, like a Father at High School graduation, sad to see it go but happy it was on its way.
On the way out the door, he almost forgot his briefcase. He said he’d left it in the last three places he’d been. He gave me a look, shook his head and I could tell he was counting the minutes til he’d be on a plane, headed back to Oregon, where his life was buried in the ground. 
The Amity Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008 is like the man himself. It possesses a purity of purpose and a true sense of place. With focused bing cherry fruit and a mid-palate spread of typical Oregon earth (think bits of coffee ground over the smell of grilling pork) followed by a potent yet easy acidity, this is Pinot Noir as it can only be grown in Willamette. From the first sip, it’s quite obvious this is fantastic fruit made with a gentle hand. AND, at $19.99, you won’t feel guilty about drinking it on a weeknight!