L'Eglise Clinet, Troplong Mondot, Branaire Ducru & More
Today we are
able to offer one of our favorite wines of the 2011 vintage, Chateau
L'Eglise Clinet. It now seems like a given, but in 2011 Pomerol was
once again one of the top appellations in Bordeaux. With that in mind,
it is no surprise that L'Eglise Clinet made such a good wine. It was
the "buzz" wine as we discussed our tastings with our colleagues in the
trade. While not inexpensive, they made a massive effort to reduce
prices from the 2010 and it is one of the wines that we can recommend with
confidence in this vintage.
Also offered today are some other nice wines from Troplong Mondot, Branaire
Ducru and more. Our complete list of 2011s is below. Please
don't hesitate to ask if you are looking for a wine or bottle size that is
not listed. We would be happy to try and help.
2011 Chateau L`Eglise Clinet, Pomerol (750ml)
Wine Advocate - 92-95 Points
Wine Spectator - 91-94 Points
$ 149.50 per Bottle (750ml)
Delivery: Mid 2014
"(92-95) out
of 100...Another brilliant wine from proprietor Denis Durantou, the
powerhouse 2011 l’Eglise Clinet is one of the most densely packed and
stacked wines of Pomerol. Inky ruby/purple-colored with a classic bouquet of
black currants, black cherries, creme caramel and vanillin, it reveals great
fruit on the attack and mid-palate, medium to full body, lavish extraction,
no bitterness, sweet, well-integrated tannins, and enough acidity for
vibrancy and definition. It should be drinkable in 3-5 years and last for
two decades or more." - WA
"(91-94) out of 100...This has drive, depth, purity and focus, with plum
sauce, raspberry coulis and blackberry fruit melded nicely together and
framed by suave toast. Shows a graphite edge that belies the general profile
of the vintage." - WS
2011 Chateau Troplong Mondot, St Emilion (750ml)
Wine Spectator - 91-94 Points
Wine Advocate - 91-93+ Points
$ 87.50 per Bottle (750ml)
Delivery: Mid 2014
"(91-94) out
of 100...A gorgeous red, offering ganache and fig notes melded nicely
together, with ample heft, but good freshness, with a long, dark, richly
layered finish. This goes for power—and pulls it off." - WS
"(91-93+) out of 100...The wine boasts a dense blue/purple color as well as
aromas of black raspberries, blackberries, acacia flowers, espresso, toasty
oak, and a sweet, mossy, foresty character that ranges from an autumnal,
vegetative smell to minerality. Opulent, dense and strikingly rich and
extracted with moderately high tannins, this is one of the bigger, richer
wines of the vintage. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the
following 20-25." - WA
2011 Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien (750ml)
Wine Advocate - 91-93 Points
Wine Spectator - 90-93 Points
$ 49.50 per Bottle (750ml)
Delivery: Mid 2014
"(91-93) out
of 100...A top-notch effort from this estate, the 2011 exhibits an exotic
perfume of lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, raspberry jam and red as
well as black currants. Loads of fruit, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel
and velvety tannin suggest this beauty will drink well for 15+ years. It is
one of the stars of the appellation in this vintage. Bravo!" - WA
"(90-93) out of 100...A very elegant style, with a violet frame to the
supple red currant, blueberry and black cherry fruit flavors that mingle
with high-toned spice on the finish. Offers fine-grained structure." - WS
Other 2011 Bordeaux Available
Your
Ability to Receive Wine Shipments is Again Under Threat!
HR 1161 - Why It is Important to You
While the
bill known as HR 5034 was killed in committee last year without a vote being
taken, it should be no surprise that those seeking to erect barriers to
trade are at it again. The National Beer Wholesalers of America, supported
by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, worked to get HR 1161
introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives in March. As with last
year’s bill, HR 1161 would, if passed, give states the right to pass bans on
direct shipping that could not be challenged in court and would generally
limit wine consumers to the selection of wines that wholesalers choose to
bring into a state. With this in mind, we feel compelled to bring HR 1161 to
your attention. Please see below for more information and what you can do to
get involved.
Your immediate attention to this issue is necessary if it is to be stopped.
We urge you to visit Stop1161.org and
sign up for emails that will keep you informed of the status of the bill and
let you know when and how it is necessary to contact congress.
At this website you can also read who supports the bill, who is opposing
HR1161, scan numerous media reports on the legislation and, most
importantly, stay informed about your rights to buy wine direct from
retailers and wineries. The Specialty Wine Retailers Association (of which
The Chicago Wine Company is a contributing member) is maintaining the page
and is working hard, with other organizations and consumers groups, to stop
this harmful legislation.
Free Delivery to Chicago Wine Storage
Facilities
On the first Thursday of
each month, we offer free delivery to the following wine storage facilities
in Chicago:
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East Bank
on Lake St.
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Domaine Wine Storage
on W. Concord
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East Bank
on Ohio St.
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The Lock Up
on Kinzie Ave.
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Strongbox
on Irving Park Rd.
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Kent Cellar
on Lincoln Ave.
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Strongbox
on N. Orleans St.
All wines that are picked-up or delivered within the State of Illinois are
subject to 8.25% Illinois Sales Tax. Customers must have accounts at
the storage facility to receive deliveries.
Considering selling wines?
If so, please send us a list of your wines, indicating quantity of each wine
along with information regarding the storage history of your collection.
You can e-mail the list to
selling@tcwc.com
or fax it to (630) 594-2978. Please include your name, address and
daytime telephone numbers and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Please note that we only accept consignments with a minimum value of $2,500.