The Duke continues his quest to bring you the best values he can find from Bordeaux. Many of the wines we offered previously have sold out. Happily, we have just received an additional supply of 2005 Domaine de Courteillac, noted by Wine Spectator as one of their picks of the 50 best wines to buy from the vintage. They rated it 90 points and proclaimed, "Dark in color, exhibiting beautiful aromas of blackberry, coffee and milk chocolate. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a light toasty oak and citrus fruit aftertaste. Balanced and pretty." Parker also weighed in: "A deep ruby color is followed by sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit, and hints of charcoal and spice. The wine exhibits medium body, sweet tannin, and lovely fruit. It is ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years." Perhaps the steady hand of consulting winemaker Michel Rolland has had some bearing on this as well.

If you are looking for Bordeaux that can be consumed in the near term, look no further! Call the Duke and stock up on this beauty. We have it on sale for $23.00 per bottle. Buy 6 or more and your price is $19.55 each - a savings of 15%!

P. S. Continuing on the topic of Bordeaux, we have decided to bring back the special pricing on 2005 Bordeaux wines that we had during March. The Wine Spectator rated the vintage 99 points on their 100-point scale, matching the scores they gave the legendary 1961 and vaunted 2000 vintages.

Stop by the store and pick up some great wine at value pricing! Hint: Save on gas. Partner up and bring a friend! The wines described below will be featured in our sale. In addition to the special pricing noted for each wine, all of them will have quantity discounts - 10% with the purchase of 3-5 bottles and 15% for 6 or more. The wines can be assorted.

2005 Chateau Caronne Ste.-Gemme, Haut-Medoc - Duke's Price - $29.99
WS 91 - . . . very ripe fruit aromas and coffee and oak undertones. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish."

2005 Chateau de Bel, La Capitane, Bordeaux Superieur - Duke's Price - $16.99
Tasting notes from the winemaker . . . 100% merlot aged 6 months in American oak . . . an intense wine with excellent fruit concentration that lingers on the palate . . . rich mouth feel with flavors of wild blackberries and cherries . . .."

2005 La Croix de Beaucaillou, St.-Julien - Duke's Price - $49.99
WS 91 - . . . impressive nose, with wonderful aromas of currant, toasty oak and flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. There's lots of new wood in the aftertaste, but also juicy fruit. The second wine of Ducru-Beaucaillou."

2005 Chateau Richelieu, La Favorite, Fronsac - Duke's Price - $38.50
RP 93 - "A sleeper of the vintage, this blend of 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc possesses superb intensity, sweet, supple tannin, loads of blueberry, raspberry, and black currant fruit, and hints of minerals and earth. This impressively pure, well-endowed Fronsac should drink well for 10-12 years."

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