Subject: RSVP For Our Thursday Tasting: An Exclusive Tasting of Rhône Masterpieces

Spectrum Wine Retail
North Berkeley Imports
Present
Legend Cellars
1692 Browning
Irvine CA
92606-4809
www.LegendCellars.net
949 231 1210
Thursday 14 May 2015

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Admission:
$15 + Tax



Spectrum Wine Retail, in conjunction with Legend Cellars and Michael Bassler of North Berkeley Imports, will present an extensive tasting of high-scoring offerings from the legendary Le Clos du Caillou and Clos du Mont-Olivet of France's venerable Rhône Valley.  Both of these world-class producers are renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape specialists.

Mr. Bassler of North Berkeley will be on hand to answer all questions and to provide his unique insight into this superb lineup.  Don't miss out on this singular opportunity to experience two of France's highest-quality prdoucers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Attendance is by reservation only.  All reservations are received and confirmed via Events@SpectrumWine.com.  A selection of complementary hors d'œuvres, cheese, and charcuterie will be offered to accompany the wines.  Spectrum Wine will deliver orders free of charge to Legend Cellars and other local facilities.
Le Clos du Caillou Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2012
"Starting out with the whites, and made from mostly Pink Clairette, blended with 30% Grenache Blanc, the 2012 Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc is a pretty, delicious effort that has solid purity, medium-bodied richness and a clean, classy, quaffable profile. White peach, citrus blossom and melon are just some of the notes that emerge here, and it should dish out plenty of pleasure . . ." ~ Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Le Clos du Caillou 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Les Safres 2013
"Also first rate and comprised of 50% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc and 25% Clairette (white), fermented and aged in older barrel, the 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Les Safres offers up classy aromas and flavors of poached pears, caramelized peach, cream and toast. This medium to full-bodied, rich and textured effort has terrific purity and fresh, integrated acidity." ~ 92Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Le Clos du Caillou Côtes-du-Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues 2012
"The 2012 Côtes-du-Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues tastes like a mini Châteauneuf with its big minerality, darker fruits and crushed flowers, full-bodied richness and superb texture. It’s a knockout Côtes-du-Rhône that should represent a superb value. Buy it by the case . . ." ~ 90Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes-du-Rhône Vieilles Vignes 2012
"An old-school, age-worthy Côtes-du-Rhône, the 2012 Vieilles Vignes has impressive lavender, licorice, wild herbs and darker berry fruits to go with a medium-bodied, focused, tannic palate. A blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Carignan brought up mostly in tank . . ." ~ Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2012
"Vivid ruby-red. Exotically perfumed scents of raspberry liqueur, potpourri and Asian spices, with a zesty mineral nuance adding lift. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering sweet red fruit flavors that expand and deepen with air. Floral pastille and spicecake notes add complexity to the very long finish, which features gently gripping tannins." ~ 93, Josh Raynolds, Vinous

Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet 2012
"Much more concentrated than the traditional cuvée, the 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, from the Montalivet, La Crau, Palestor, Bois Dauphin lieux-dits, that was aged 85% in foudre and 15% in demi-muids and small barrels. Its deep purple color is followed by fabulous notes of black raspberry, currants, crushed rock and peppery herbs. This flows to a medium to full-bodied, structured and classically put together Châteauneuf that has fresh acidity and no shortage of tannin." ~ 94, Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2012
"The 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz is one of the more powerful, structured 2012s and exhibits wonderful black raspberry, creamy licorice, smoked earth and crushed rock/liquid minerality. Medium to full-bodied and classically styled on the palate, with a broad, expansive feel, it has sweet fruit, plenty of tannin and beautiful length."
 ~ 94Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2012
"Lastly, the 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Le Clos du Caillou is a classic example of this 
cuvée. Made from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, aged all in demi-muid, it offers ample dark fruits, chocolate, bouquet garni and licorice in its full-bodied, supple, forward and elegantly styled profile. As with all of the 2012s here, the tannin is wonderfully ripe, the wine has solid concentration and everything is perfectly balanced . . . . it’s hard to resist already . . ." ~ 95, Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate
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