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RQ2017 Wines: Ready for the Making!

March 22, 2017

        

 Each year our Restricted Quantities brand offers craft winemakers the opportunity to make truly outstanding wines from grapes grown in world-renowned winemaking regions.

This year we bring you “Le Chateau Noblesse” —crafted from the original noble grapes of France—these are classic wines worthy of the most discerning wine cellar.

 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 

 Born of “accidental” breeding in 17th century France, L’âgede l’ Élégancehas inherited its flawless balance of subtlety and daring from its wildly rich parentage. Complex and concentrated with spice notes, red fruit and vanilla on the nose. This is a rich, full bodied wine with structured tannins and a long finish.

 Food pairings: Braised Lamb, Short Ribs, Aged Gouda, Chocolate Cake

 


 

 

CHARDONNAY 

Centuries old, cultivated by French monks, and named for the village of Chardonnay, L’âgede la Grace is a wine that is both simple and regal.
Densely textured with a steely mineralityand creamy mouthfeel. This is an unoaked Chardonnay with notes of citrus, honey and melon on the palate, finishing with crisp green apples. 

 Food Pairings: Chicken in Cream Sauce, Pasta Primavera, Brie, Charcuterie


 

 

 

MERLOT 

Named after the French bird Merlau, this late 17th century wine is the epitome of L’âgedu Luxe, known for being luxuriously ripe and soft.
Ruby red colourwith aromas of juicy blueberries and cherries on the nose. This luxurious wine features ripe cherries, blueberries, a touch of spice, and soft tannins on the palate. 

Food Pairings: Roast Pork, Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Tart, Camembert 


 

 

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Named from the French word “sauvage”, meaning “wild”, this valiant vine once grew wild in France. L’âgede la Vaillanceis refreshingly crisp and dry.
Pale lemon colour with pronounced aromas of grapefruit, grass and gooseberries. This classic wine is dry yet invigorating, with flavours of citrus and grassy notes on the palate.

Food Pairings: Grilled Fish or Seafood, Risotto, Vichyssoise, Goat cheese

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TUESDAY MARCH 29TH 2017

PLEASE NOTE:

We will be closed on Tuesday March 29th
so that we may attend a family funeral.

We are sorry for any inconvenience
this may cause.

Jennifer & Sarah