Boise Coop Wine Shop

An Eclectic Quartet

• April 22, 2010

2007 Georges Duboeuf Mâtcon-Villages, $9.99
Born in 1933 in Pouilly Fuisse, the son of wine growers, Georges Duboeuf started selling the family’s wine from the back of his bicycle to now legendary chefs such as Paul Bocuse and Paul Blanc. In 1964 Georges realized his dream and founded his own company. Over the years he has established long standing relationships with the regions top growers and winemakers. Georges is involved in every aspect of his enterprise and is known for his passion and his legendary palate. This marvelous white Burgundy made from 100 percent Chardonnay grapes tastes the way many feel Chardonnay is meant to taste. The rich, medium-bodied wine is un-oaked to preserve its freshness and offers aromas of floral bouquets, lemon, pear, apple cider and spice. On the palate, citrus notes emerge, joined by bright green apple and melon, honey, almonds, balanced acidity and a crisp, clean, lingering finish.

2005 Andre Lurton Châtteau Bonnet Rouge, $9.99
Château Bonnet lies to the North of the Entre-Deux-Mers, on the clay-chalk slopes of the commune of Grézillac, overlooking the Dordogne valley some seven miles south of Saint Emilion. The estate dates back to the 17th century. When André Lurton took over in 1956 (having inherited the estate from his grandfather), it comprised 75 acres of vineyard. That same year the vines were almost completely destroyed by an historic frost. Since then Lurton has worked to replant and extend his vineyards, which in fifty years have expanded ten fold. Today it is a completely modern winery combining today’s techniques with age old traditions. This red is a fifty-fifty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

2007 J. Vidal-Fleury Côtes du Rhône, $9.99
J. Vidal-Fleury was founded in 1781 in the Côte Rôtie. With more than two centuries of continuous operation, it is undisputedly the oldest funtioning winery and wine firm in the Rhône Valley. Founder Joseph Vidal strove to produce wines that expressed the typicity of the various soils and to achieve the highest degree of quality possible. Recognizing the enormous potential of the estate, Rhône leged Marcel Guigal bought the company in 1986. Modern equipement in a spotless environmet is used to implement the traditional methods of winemaking. True to the founders goals the winery contiues to produce wines that are the finest expression of their appellation. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre, this wine is from the exceptional 2007 vintage. Rich and round now with an explosion of red fruit flavors, it should age gracefully for years.

2007 Napa Cellars Zinfandel, $17.99
A part of the Trinchero Family Estates, Napa Cellars embodies the classic Napa Valley style – ripe, rich, balanced and collectible. Most importantly, the wines of Napa Cellars taste of the depth of this great wine region as much as the grapes themselves. Napa Cellars Zinfandel is the perfect middle ground between the spicy Zinfandels of the Sierra Foothills and the fruity jammy Zinfandels of Sonoma. Both characteristics can be found in moderation with this wine. You can expect a swirl of the glass to reveal intense, sweet ripe berries, cinnamon and black pepper spice with elements of sun-baked earth. Zinfandel and BBQ are a natural.