Each month a new set of wines that have not made their way into the state Connecticut yet will be on sale at some of the greatest prices available.  So stop by and see what becomes available as the days go on.

 This current Pre-Sale that we are offering to our wonderful customers is a one that we are extremely excited about; another release of some of the famed wines from Domaine de la Janasse out of the Rhone Valley in France.  Naturally, the wines of Janasse are of Sabon heritage, a name synonymous with cutting edge, top flight Chateauneuf-du-Pape/Rhone wine.  The 2009 is a very, very promising vintage with top producers (i.e. Janasse) making some excellent wine.  

As you can see from what is below, there isn’t a lot of any of these available given the hype and press of the amazing 2009, but these wines are the perfect wines to drink while waiting for the top cuvees to come around, as it’s going to probably be awhile for them to start truly showing.

2009 Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile – Suggested $29.99  ON SALE $18.99

The 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Terre d’Argile is sensational. Notes of black currants and cherries as well as hints of charcoal, truffle, new saddle leather and earth all jump from the glass of this blend of 70% Grenache and the rest mostly Mourvedre with a touch of Carignan. Aged completely in foudres and older small barrels, it is dense ruby/purple, full-bodied, opulent, and ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years.

-91 Points Robert Parker

NATION’S LOWEST PRICE

***Only 5 Cases Available***

2009 Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone les Garrigues – Suggested $47.99  ON SALE $35.99

The old-vine 100% Grenache cuvee, the 2009 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues (from 80- to 90-year-old vines) is sensational. Gorgeous levels of garrigue, kirsch, creosote, licorice, damp earth and lavender are all present in this dense ruby/purple wine. Topping the scales at 15.4% alcohol, this is a blockbuster Cotes du Rhone to drink over the next 7-8 years. (By the way, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues is absolutely out of this world at present, should anyone still have some.)

-93 Points Robert Parker

NATION’S LOWEST PRICE

***Only 4 Cases Available***

2009 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape – Suggested $69.99  ON SALE $53.99

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is probably one of the strongest “regular” efforts I have ever tasted from Sabon. This dense purple blend of 75 to 80% Grenache and the rest Mourvedre and Syrah, aged in truncated wood cuves and foudres, has a beautiful, sweet nose of black cherry jam intermixed with roasted herbs, black currants, forest floor and a hint of charcoal. The wine has great intensity, full-bodied opulence, and a striking seductiveness that is already irresistible. It should continue to drink well for 12-15 years.

-94 Points Robert Parker

***Only 7 Cases Available***

As you can see from the quantities listed above, there is next to nothing in way of availability and we plan to be sold out before the end of the month, so make sure to order your cases soon.