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TastersGuildNY Tour de France with Michel Picard Wines
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TastersGuildNY Tour de France with Michel Picard Wines
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Tuesday June 9, 2009 |
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Speaker: Blanche Aldaco, NorthEast Regional Manager, Picard Wines & Spirits
Maison Michel Picard is a 100% familial company who harvests, vinifies, ages, selects, and distributes high end Burgundy wines.
Benefiting from traditional regional know-how, the expression of a region and its history, they ensure this heritage lives on.
In the early 1970’s, Michel took over the family operation with the help of his wife Liliane, who was also born into a family of winemakers. In 1986, Michel bought his first estate, Château de Davenay, which is famous for its Montagny ler Cru “Clos Chaudron”. In 1997, Michel bought his fifth estate; Château de Chassagne-Montrachet, whose key appellations are Corton Grand Cru “Clos des Fietres” and Chassagne-Montrachet ler Cru “Les Chaumees”.
Michel Picard’s passion, courage and perseverance have built a renowned wine estate consisting of over 125 hectares and 5 estates.
Everyone had an informative Tour de France touching Loire, Rhone, and Burgundy and enjoyed tasting Michel Picards’ wines.
Vouvray 2007 was the favorite of the Loire Valley. Chateaunuef du Pape 2005 was the favorite of the Rhone Valley. Pouilly Fuisse 2005 was the Burgundy White favorite. Mercurey 1er cru "Clos Paradis" 2006 was the favorite Red Burgundy. Everyone loved the Corton Grand Cru “Clos des Fietres” 2005.
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| Flight I: Loire Valley |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Sancerre 2007
100% Savignon Blanc. Chalk Soil.
Silvery, straw color. Dry, crisp, aromatic, grapefruit. Acidic, delicious with oysters.
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$22.99 |
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Vouvray 2007
100% Chenin Blanc. Pale straw color. Good fruit and acidity. Apricot and peach, round, Long finish. The favorite of this flight.
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10 |
$13.99 |
| Flight II: Rhone Valley |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Cotes du Rhone 2006
Grape Variety: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah,
Deep garnet red color. Smooth, with black fruit and soft spices. Pair with flank steak and fajitas.
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7 |
$13.99 |
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Chateaunuef du Pape 2005
Blend of 13 Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Picpoul, Muscardin,Roussanne,Terret,Counoise,Vaccarese, Picardin, Bourboulenc,Clairette. Complex, full,black fruit, leather and licorice. More structure, spice, power, will age. Pair with beef. Wonderful! The favorite of this flight.
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10 |
$40.00 |
| Flight III: Burgundy White |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Macon Villages 2006
100% Chardonnay. Dry, crisp, acidic. No oak |
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$12.99 |
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Bourgogne Chardonnay 2005
Bright yellow color. Balanced. More body, white peach and hints of oak. |
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$16.99 |
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Pouilly Fuisse 2005
Yellow golden color, Full of fruit aromas, apple, and lemon custard. Round, dry medium body of green apples, white peaches. Oak, long finish. The favorite of this flight.
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1 |
$21.99 |
| Flight IV: Burgundy Reds |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Mercurey 1er cru "Clos Paradis" 2006
Grape variety: Pinot Noir. Clay and limestone soil. Deep red color. Sweet, syrup, apricot, blackberries, a lot of aromas.Toasted notes. Full bodied. Smooth and complex tannins. Long finish. Elegant wine. The favorite of this flight. |
16 |
$28.00 |
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Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006
Deep ruby black color. Red and black fruits. Good balance. Light to medium body. Finishes with a crisp, fruit tannin and peppercorn fade. |
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$16.99 |
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Givry 2006
Complex and rich tastes. Black fruits, rustic, earthy, blackberry. |
6 |
$22.00 |
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Pommard 2006
Complex and rich palate. Dark cherry, black truffles, soft, masculine, tannic, full bodied. Long finish. |
8 |
$45.00 |
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Corton grand Cru “Clos des Fietres” 2005
Lovely, elegant, complex. Wild berries, oak, spice, full bodied. Delicious. Everyone enjoyed the wine.
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All liked |
$80.00 |
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