Cellar Collection: April feature - SOLD OUT
| Product Name | LCBO# | Region | Score | mL | $/btl. | Qty. Avail. | Qty |
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Gen del Alma Seminare Malbec 2020
Gen del Alma Seminare Malbec 2020Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 0037170 (XD) 15% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $68.00 TASTING NOTE : 100% Malbec. Inviting ripe cherry and smoky tobacco spice shrouded in a mellow cushion of dark chocolate; luxurious and classy maintaining a spectacular purity of fruit and grippy tension which sails towards the long and vibrant finish. Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023)
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0037170
| Mendoza | 97 (DWWA) | 750 | $68.00 | 0 |
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| Australia |
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2022
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2022Yarra Valley, Victoria 0243154 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $45.00 TASTING NOTE : An even split of upper and lower Yarra fruit. Whole-bunched pressed and wild fermented in 15% new French puncheons. Around 5% mlf. A light, bright green gold. Pure fruited with an attractive nose of just ripened orchard and stone fruits, pink grapefruit and orange blossom. A hint of matchstick and just-baked ginger snaps. Concentrated and lithe at the same time, Giant Step's calling card is just as good, if not better than the super 2021 release. Drink from: 2022. Drink by: 2027. Special Value. Score - 95. (Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au, May 15, 2023)
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0243154
| Victoria | 95 (AWC) | 750 | $45.00 | 0 |
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Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023Yarra Valley, Victoria 0032575 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $45.00 TASTING NOTE : A 50/50% mix of upper and lower Yarra fruit; 35% whole bunches and matured in French oak (10% new). A bright crimson red. After a few good few swirls, aromas of ripe raspberries, black cherries, wild herbs and some crushed violets soon emerge. The palate, though, doesn't need much coaxing, and this silken, sappy wine has excellent depth and persistence. Will be even better six to 12 months from now. Drink from: 2024. Drink by: 2030. Special Value. Score - 96. (Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au, April 29, 2024)
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0032575
| Victoria | 96 (AWC) | 750 | $45.00 | 0 |
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St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Coonawarra, South Australia 0031441 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $48.00 TASTING NOTE : This is a very good St Hugo. There's a decent amount of oak but it feels in check - the fruit has so much juiciness and run that the oak helps to keep it bedded. It's a mulberried, curranty, minty release with eucalypt top notes, apple-like acidity, and excellent spread to the tannin. The chalkiness of the finish, inlaid with juicy fruit, is the key to the wine's quality. It's not a massive release in terms of intensity, but it's above medium weight and it's lengthy. Drink from: 2027. Drink by: 2042. Score - 95. (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 2, 2023)
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0031441
| South Australia | 95 (AWC) | 750 | $48.00 | 0 |
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St Hugo Koch Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018
St Hugo Koch Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018Barossa Valley, South Australia 0041735 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $80.00 TASTING NOTE : Deep crimson. Briary, dark chocolate, black cherry aromas with graphite notes. Very well balanced wine with attractive black cherry, dark plum, praline flavours, fine grainy, touch chewy tannins and integrated mocha, roasted chestnut, hint marzipan notes. Finishes claret firm with inky notes. A lovely wine. Now-2030. Score - 96. (Andrew Caillard, MW & Angus Hughson, The Vintage Journal, 2023)
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0041735
| South Australia | 96 (TVJ) | 750 | $80.00 | 0 |
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| Canada |
Trius Showcase Red Shale Cabernet Franc 2020
Trius Showcase Red Shale Cabernet Franc 2020VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula 0418129 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $65.00 TASTING NOTE : Good aromatics here. Very much in the varietal camp. Gently integrated wood, evergreen tannins, juicy acids, long finish. Quality wine here. Tasted blind at the NWACs 2023. Score - 92. (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com)
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0418129
| Ontario | 92 (WAL) | 750 | $65.00 | 0 |
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| France |
André Goichot Clos De Verger Pommard 1er Cru 2020
André Goichot Clos De Verger Pommard 1er Cru 2020AC 0041398 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $104.00 TASTING NOTE : Intense and nostalgic on the nose, with a deep core of red cherries, Grenadine, Gala apple, cherry skin, crushed rose petals, wild mint and tossed earth that are enveloped in lush red berry, clove and peppercorn. Pervasive and persistent tannins remain steady on the palate after a wash of acidity. A curious tartness capitulates the finish. Score - 94. (Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2023)
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0041398
| Burgundy | 94 (WE) | 750 | $104.00 | 0 |
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Arvine La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin 2022
Arvine La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin 2022AC 0029639 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $124.00 TASTING NOTE : The Arvine La Croix des Champs Gevrey-Chambertin 2022 shows blueberry, blackberry, herbs and spices, with touches of black olive and earthy minerality. Good purity and provenance. Enjoy it through 2032+.
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0029639
| Burgundy | | 750 | $124.00 | 0 |
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Charly Nicolle Bougros Chablis Grand Cru 2022
Charly Nicolle Bougros Chablis Grand Cru 2022AC 0041386 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $105.00 TASTING NOTE : A fine Bougros with plenty of acidity and mineral notes, allied to floral lift and some white pepper and spice on the palate. Not a blockbuster but very refined and elegant. No rush to drink this. Drinking window: 2025-2030. Score - 93. (Andy Howard, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 16, 2023)
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0041386
| Burgundy | 93 (DEC) | 750 | $105.00 | 0 |
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Château de Pez 2014
Château de Pez 2014AC Saint-Estèphe 0041932 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $76.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2014 de Pez is a powerful, dense, richly textured wine. Graphite, smoke, licorice, lavender and a host of dark-fleshed fruit notes abound. The 2014 offers striking depth, with more than enough underpinning of structure to support a number of years of fine drinking. The blend is 56 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 41 % Merlot and 3 % Petit Verdot. The 2014 is a gorgeous wine, and a sleeper for the year. Drinking window: 2019-2029. Score - 92. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2, 2017)
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0041932
| Bordeaux | 92 (VIN) | 750 | $76.00 | 0 |
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Château Gazin Rocquencourt 2016
Château Gazin Rocquencourt 2016AC Pessac-Léognan 0031114 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $55.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2016 Gazin Rocquencourt is gorgeous, radiant and incredibly inviting, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, chocolate, cloves, spice and new leather are all fused together, but it is the wine's textural depth and impeccable balance that make it absolutely irresistible. This is an especially overt, racy style. What a joyous wine this is. Drinking window: 2022-2041. Score - 94. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 18, 2019)
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0031114
| Bordeaux | 94 (VIN) | 750 | $55.00 | 0 |
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Château Gazin Rocquencourt Blanc 2019
Château Gazin Rocquencourt Blanc 2019AC Pessac-Léognan 0041931 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $53.00 TASTING NOTE : This is fresh and floral with notes of limes and green apples as well spicy herbs and citrus leaf. Polished and round on the palate with a medium body and tense acidity. Focused and steady. Flavorful and creamy at the end. Drink or hold. Score - 93. (jamessuckling.com, July 24, 2023)
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0041931
| Bordeaux | 93 (JS) | 750 | $53.00 | 0 |
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Château Haut-Batailley 2015
Château Haut-Batailley 2015AC Pauillac, 5e cru 0041927 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $134.00 TASTING NOTE : There's immediate appeal to the nose and palate. Both are bathed in blackberries and dark plums. The tannins are superbly cut and very long and fresh. The oak chimes in with spicy flavors and bolsters plush grape tannins in a harmonious finish. Try from 2022. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 1, 2018)
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0041927
| Bordeaux | 94 (JS) | 750 | $134.00 | 0 |
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Château Kirwan 2015
Château Kirwan 2015AC Margaux, 3e cru 0043882 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $110.00 TASTING NOTE : This rich wine is full of fruit and structured with layers of tannin. It's also stylish and elegant, with a suave texture that is already attractive. Black fruits mix with the structure to give a wine that will age well. Drink from 2026. Editors' Choice. Score - 96. (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 1, 2018)
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0043882
| Bordeaux | 96 (WE) | 750 | $110.00 | 0 |
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Domaine Barraud Clos la Verchère La Maréchaude Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022
Domaine Barraud Clos la Verchère La Maréchaude Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022AC 0041389 (XD) 12% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $65.00 TASTING NOTE : The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos la Verchère La Maréchaude 1er Cru comes from limestone and [marl] soils that Julien Barraud explained are structured like a millefeuille for six meters, ergo, very resistant to hydric stress. This has a precise and focused bouquet with yellow fruit, lanolin, desiccated orange peel and pressed white flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a very elegant opening. The purity is striking, with perfectly pitched acidity and a persistent, quite mineral-driven finish. This will be irresistible, yet it will age for many years. Drinking window: 2025-2045. Score - 93-95. (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Aug. 17, 2023)
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0041389
| Burgundy | 93-95 (VIN) | 750 | $65.00 | 0 |
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Domaine Chante Cigale Extrait Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022
Domaine Chante Cigale Extrait Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022AC 0025892 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $90.00 TASTING NOTE : A touch smoky, flinty, this is tight and tense on the palate, dry and savoury. It's really quite focused, never overly fat, with a long, straight finish. Should age with interest. Domaine Chante Cigale continues to rise up the rankings of white Châteauneuf producers - consistently excellent. Perfect balance. Fermented then aged for 10 months in demi-muids. Drinking window: 2023-2030. Score - 95. (Matt Walls, decanter.com, Nov. 15, 2023)
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0025892
| Rhône | 95 (DEC) | 750 | $90.00 | 0 |
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Domaine Fouassier Les Grand Champs Sancerre 2022
Domaine Fouassier Les Grand Champs Sancerre 2022AP 0041382 (XD) 12% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $52.00 TASTING NOTE : This single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from vines averaging 30-45 years of age planted in limestone-rich soils. It was fermented in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. It's a pure, authentic wine, with grass, gooseberry, citrus and mineral. Perfect for seafood or vegan ceviche.
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0041382
| Loire | | 750 | $52.00 | 0 |
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Domaine la Meuliere Les Fourneaux Chablis 1er Cru 2022
Domaine la Meuliere Les Fourneaux Chablis 1er Cru 2022AC 0041642 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $61.00 TASTING NOTE : From a family-run estate that dates back to 1779, this lively Chablis is sourced from vines ranging from 20 to 25 years of age. It shows characterful floral, apple, pear and chalk notes, with a notable salinity. Taut and tense, it will drink into the early 2030s.
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0041642
| Burgundy | | 750 | $61.00 | 0 |
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Domaine Laroche Les Beauroys Chablis 1er Cru 2022
Domaine Laroche Les Beauroys Chablis 1er Cru 2022AC 0041396 (XD) 13% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $65.00 TASTING NOTE : Intense and concentrated, boasting peach, melon, apple and floral aromas and flavors. This vibrant, succulent version offers an extended aftertaste of lemon and mineral notes. Drink now through 2028. Score - 92. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2024)
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0041396
| Burgundy | 92 (WS) | 750 | $65.00 | 0 |
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Domaine Muré Clos Saint Landelin Pinot Gris 2019
Domaine Muré Clos Saint Landelin Pinot Gris 2019AC Alsace Grand Cru Vorbourg 0041330 (XD) 14% Alc./Vol. 750 mL $55.00 TASTING NOTE : At once ripe and rich, but with a lovely freshness and properly dry this is a stunning Alsace pinot gris with very ripe melon and citrus aromas, even a touch of orange blossom. Very long finely-nuanced finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Score - 95. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, May 15, 2023)
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0041330
| Alsace | 95 (JS) | 750 | $55.00 | 0 |
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