the nose to the palate. Château de France offers true regionality in the glass at exceptional value while Domaine de Chevalier remains an absolute classic that will reward ten more years of bottle maturation. Volumes of Merlot on the Right Bank are down as a result of the April frost but we were still able to source British Columbia’s favourite Bordeaux. From Fronsac, Châteaux La Vieille Cure and La Dauphine offer ripe plum fruit with chocolate nuances at excellent prices. For the collectors, we also have tiny quantities of the great producers including Château La Fleur-Pétrus from Pomerol and Château Angélus from St. Emilion. Popularity of white Bordeaux around the globe means we didn’t have large allocations in 2021 but we do have top Châteaux represented. Look for zippy acidity, citrus notes, creamy texture and subtle toast aromas. Châteaux Carbonnieux and Ferran are classics that will make for excellent drinking in 2-5 years. The vineyards of Sauternes and Barsac were hit particularly hard by the spring frost making them more precious than ever. If you purchase a bottle of the spectacular and racy Château Coutet or silky Château Suduiraut it will be delicious with salty snacks that night or with an aged cheese plate ten years from now. As a result of demand from customers across the province, the Bordeaux Release has now been expanded to 56 BCLIQUOR locations. Due to the scarcity of some Châteaux, selections at each store will vary widely. Our Product Availability Guide at bcliquorstores.com will give you insight into our store by store allocations. As with every Bordeaux Release, our highly trained Product Consultants have had a chance to sample the ’21s from across the region and would be thrilled to help you make a selection.
Barbara Philip MW Category Manager BCLIQUOR
Drinkability Legend
DRINK NOW: Can be enjoyed now. DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now but may also be matured further by cellaring. HOLD: Ideal for further cellaring.
Numbering All wines have been numbered for ease of reference. Products whose names are followed by (L) are subject to bottle limits. Bottle Limits are found on page 66.
2021 BORDEAUX
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