Let's Celebrate 45 years

Let’s CeLebrate 45 Years!

Closing Date5 December

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Let's celebrate 45 years!

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Foreword by Ross Duke 3

Alsace 4

Champagne - Montagne de Reims 5

Champagne -Vallée de la Marne 7

Champagne - Côtes des Blanc 9

Champagne - Sud Epernay 10

Chablis 11

Burgundy - Côte de Nuits 12

Burgundy - Côte de Beaune et Côte ChalonnaiseBeaujolais

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Crémant de Bourgogne 16

Loire Valley et Bordeaux 17

Rhone Valley 18

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The 45 year journey...

An affair with French Wine

Ross Duke celebrates a life long passion

t seems like only yesterday when I began my romp through the vineyards of France. So 45 years of visitingand shipping wines from 'La Belle France' seems incredible. Well, I can tell you all that I have enjoyed everyminute of it and in the process I have met some wonderful people and tasted many great wines. I have notconfined myself to just Burgundy as you all know but Bourgogne has a special slot in my heart.

Over the years I have also gone through two and up to three generations at some Domains and witnessed manyfamilies growing in vast numbers. So I wish to celebrate this important occasion with all of you, our valued andsupportive clients. To this end I have chosen a range of wines to offer you AND costed at a very special THANKYOU (Merci) price. I have tried to make it a balanced selection from many of my favourite regions, wines andgrowers. Well it all started in 1970 but my first trip to France was is 1976. Champagne was the first stop then on to theLoire valley then down to Bordeaux. We took a left turn and headed for the South East of France throughChateauneuf du Pape then up through the Rhone and on to Burgundy. After a thorough examination of theCote d’Or we headed up to Alsace to finish the tour. This all took between 4 to 5 weeks and how many wines wetasted was impossible to count BUT what an experience. I was bitten by a very large bug and could not wait tobe bitten year after year amounting to 45 years today. Thank you most sincerely for all the business you have bestowed upon us for such a long time with manycustomers buying for 20, 25 & 35+ years. If I had the opportunity of doing this all again I would be ever so, sodelighted.

With much appreciation,

Yours Ross, Vic, Bev, Sarah and Eve

FREE GIFTPurchase 2 cases (1 x case = 750ml x 12 bottles) or more to receive oneFREE copy of THE FRENCH WINE TRAIL written by Ross Duke.A discovery of good food, wine and accommodation throughoutFrance.


LSACE

“Ross – congratulations on 45 years of service to the wine drinkers of Australia and as a customer over many of those years,thank you. I have enjoyed wines imported by you from well known French winemakers but you have also introduced me tooutstanding wines from makers still to build a reputation. I look forward to your continuing guidance in the pleasures ofFrench wine.”

- ROSS GRANT | NSW (Valued customer of 25+ years)


Charles Baur Crémant d'AlsaceThis sparkling white wine is a blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay. It offers a bouquet of whitefruits (pear and apple), white flowers and melon. On the palate the wine is fresh, delicate and well balanced.It is delightful as an aperitif or with desserts. A lovely, fine effervescent methode Champenois.Code: 2360 Was $28.75 Merci $23.00

Charles Baur 2012 GewurtztraminerHere we have aromas of rosé, lychee and candied fruit. There is a little natural sugar retained and the wine isgenerously round on the palate. Delightful as an aperitif or with foie gras, spicy foods and even deserts.Code: 2463 Was $31.00 Merci $24.80

Charles Baur 2010 Cuvée Charles Riesling 'Vieilles Vignes' Gold MedalAn austere, classic Alsace Riesling. Dry with the high acid characteristic of 2010 only just starting to comeout of its shell. Definitely food wine and capable of bottle development for five or six years. Great puritywith a slightly saline quality.Code: 9285 Was $27.00 Merci $21.60

HAMPAGNE

Montagne de Reims (Mountain of Reims)

“I would like to thank Ross in so many ways, not just for the treasures that he brings in, but forhis generosity with his time and advice, at home he is affectionately called Uncle Ross.”

- DARRIN GAFFY, Principia Wines | VIC (Valued customer of 10+ years)


Eric Rodez NV 'Cuvée des Crayeres' Grand CruA blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir, from 50% 2009 and many older reserve wines. 25% ismatured in small oak and 80% undergoes malo-lactic fermentation. A feature of Eric's wines is the intense,minute persistent mousse. Always gently foaming with a tiny bead. Chalk and white flowers on the nose,lovely citrus and red fruits on the long palate. Powerful and complex but still light on its feet – this is awonderful introduction to the Rodez style. Dosage is a low 5g/litre.Code: T3530 Was $74.00 Merci $59.20

Eric Rodez NV Zero Dosage Grand Cru70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from a base of 2006 and reserve wines from 2005, 2004 and 2002.Here we see the opulence of specially created reserve wines in juxtaposition with fine grain acidity andminerality. The subtle use of oak and the blocking of the malo-lactic are carefully orchestrated to produce astunning Champagne. Older base wines and longer ageing on lees gives this wine richness and complexitywhich are held in check with zero dosage.Code: 2312 Was $82.80 Merci $66.20

Jean Vesselle 'Oeil de Perdrix' Rosé Grand Cru100% Pinot Noir from 2011 base. This cuvée is a re-discovery of a traditional rosé style.The story goes that every time a new press is installed in the winery, some special bottlesof Champagne are buried under the concrete. When Delphine Vesselle’s father unearthedbottles that his grand father buried during their last press upgrade, they were amazed tofind this amazing pale rosé style. Checking back through the archives they discovered thatthis was made from very ripe low yielding Pinot Noir which was pressed very slowly so as to extract and keepthe pink colour. Utterly delighted by this style, Delphine has continued the tradition of this authentic cuvée.100% Pinot Noir with a dosage of 7g/litre. Colour is a gentle pale salmon, hints of smoke and red fruits,apple and cherries. An elegant aperitif style. Finally back in stock after a few years absence.Code: 3434 Was $59.80 Merci $47.80

“To the 'Grand Cru of Wine Merchants'. Congratulations on 45 years of bringing good taste to us philistines. (I take it thatwe celebrate 45 years in case 50 is too long for some of us frail elderly!) Thank you for enticing me away from the sterilesnobbery of Bordeaux so many decades ago, to the magic of Burgundy. It has been a fascinating journey: from 'Les GrandsJours de Bourgogne', where I slurped Richebourg and La Romanée while you worked selecting the Bourgognes for thepunters at home. You have introduced me to many great wines, and to many great people. To your good friend the MarquisD’Angerville, as refined as his Volnays and of course Jean Marie Fourrier, the passionate young man who seems the future ofBurgundy. And many others. May the next 45 years be as much fun!”- DR. ZOLTAN OKAYLI | VIC (Valued customer of 30+ years)


Francis Boulard 2006 Millesime Extra Brut50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. Average vine age is 30 years old and this showson a complex and intense palate. This cuveé is now fully vinified and matured in oak barrels. Powerful andunctuous, complex smoke and spice aromas, palate full of white fruits and brioche. Mousse is tiny andpersistent. The quality of the Chardonnay speaks strongly here – chalk and spice, minerals and citrus – lovelylength and perfect balance. Whereas the 2005 of this was all about red fruits and weight, the 2006 shows moreminerals and floral aspects. Dosage is now down to 3g/litre. We sold out of this last year but managed to graba few last remaining cases. Thank you Francis! Stunning wine.Code: 4233 Was $75.90 Merci $60.70

Francis Boulard 'Les Murgiers' Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut70% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, with reserve wines aged in oak barrels. 2009 and older reserve winesfrom 2007 and 2008 – all great years in the Champagne region. This is a new cuvée for Francis and itcertainly shows his attention to detail. Super fine mousse, lovely aromas of white fruits with red fruits andspice on the palate. Dosage is just on extra-brut at 5g/litre. Great purity and length with the subtle oakintegration adding nice complexity. This cuvée gets better and better each year. The super fine mousse andfinesse are hallmarks of this exceptional wine.Code: T3494 Was $69.40 Merci $55.50

Henriet-Bazin Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Grand Cru100% Verzenay Pinot Noir entirely from the great 2008 vintage dosaged at 5g/litre. Now we seemore minerals, tighter structure, vivacity and subtle acidity. The red fruits are less dominant andwe see more chalk and hints of citrus. This is a 'one off' special cuvée. For the next incarnation ofthis wine – they will repeat the entire process again. It may be a Blanc de Blancs next time or?Authentic, rare and stunning.Code: T4229 Was $75.00 Merci $60.00

Vallée de la Marne (Marne Valley)

“Ross Duke the untitled Duke of Burgundy He is truly a lucky man much loved by his family and friends. When one firstmeets Ross he may appear like an end of season ashed goats cheese, Burgundy of course, a little crusty on the outside butonce you break thru a more generous and accommodating person would be difficult to encounter. His love of Burgundy andoeuf is a life time passion. Over the years Ross has introduced myself and many others to things he loves, the wines ofBurgundy. He has shared his deep personal relationships with the Burgundy houses Chavy, D'Angerville, Fourrier, Amiot,Clos des Lambrays and so many more, each year cementing old relationships and discovering new wine makers. There isperhaps a darker side to Ross, ostensibly a Burgundophile, at night he may secretly wear the hat of a Champonista. Rossthank you for the opportunity to call you a friend. Bev and Frank.”

- DR. FRANK TOMLINSON | QLD (Valued customer of 30+ years)


Marc Hebrart Cuvée Rosé N.V. 1er Cru50% Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-Ay, and the balance being Pinot Noir from2010 and 2009 from Mareuil-sur-Ay. This rosé is made by addition of 10% redwine from Mareuil-sur-Ay – from the 2009 vintage which has been aged in smalloak barriques. Sour cherries and spice in abundance – toasty candied fruitsaromas – fine mousse with lovely length. A delightful pink! Dosage 7.5g/litre.Code: 5722 Was $58.65 Merci $46.90

Tarlant NV Zero Brut NatureBlend of 1/3 each of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, from 2007 and reserve wineswith no added dosage. An intense aromatic style, with hints of grapefruit, minerals, smoke andreal purity. There is honey and brioche on a very very long palate. Very approachable and justso perfectly balanced. The mousse is ultra-fine and persistent. Has amazing richness withweight and complexity and in a masked line up it is difficult to detect that this is a Brut Zero.Extended lees aging – nearly five years – is a feature of this wine – giving it creaminess androundness. Five years on lees is unheard of for a non vintage base cuvée! Critics agree that this isthe ‘benchmark’ Brut Zero. This single cuvée makes up more than 75% of the total Tarlantproduction – massively popular! Regularly acclaimed as being a perfect food match and featuresin many Michelin starred restaurants.Code: T3535 Was $69.50 Merci $55.60

“As I live in Canberra, I have met Ross only twice. Rather, I have known him over the decades mainly as a genial voiceproviding expert advice and guidance on wine matters over the telephone. As a member of Ross's generation, I am longretired, but fortunately Ross's enthusiasm and commitment to educating people about wine and importing quality winehave kept him in the industry to continue to give us consumers the benefits of his experience, judgement and contacts. Icongratulate Ross on his contribution over such a long period, and in my own case I particularly appreciate his importingthe grower champagnes for which he has a passion, which he has justified by the quality of the wines.”

- SYDNEY BLUMER | ACT (Valued customers of 30+ years)


Gaston Chiquet NV Brut Tradition – Nobel Banquet labelA most prestigious event 'The Nobel Banquet' commenced in 1969 in Oslo, the home of the Nobel Peaceprize. This cuvée tradition was selected to be served at last years Banquet, 2013. A blend of 80% 2010 andolder reserve wines. 35% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 45% Pinot Meunier with a dosage of 8gm/litre.This is a delightfully round and balanced cuvée with a persistent and elegant mousse. Colour is a strawgold, aromas of brioche and apple leading to a complex and unctuous palate, no doubt enriched by thequality Pinot Meunier component. Always an approachable rounder style and perfect as an aperitif or withany seafood or white meat. As an entry level wine, this is one of the very best on the market. We see somereal elegance, purity and sophistication with real length. 2010 will be a classic vintage and any wines basedon this vintage will reveal some great elegance and finesse with fine grained acidity. Corks are dense Mytik –and the wines handle further aging in the cellar extremely well.Code: 3417 Was $64.40 Merci $51.50

Gaston Chiquet 2004 Millésime60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with a dosage of 8gm/litre from the villages of Hautvillers, Dizyand Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Lovely red fruits, with just a hint of floral and toast. With more than six years on leeswe have lovely maturity and weight. 2004 is a classic vintage.Code: 3808 Was $73.60 Now $58.80

Benard-Pitois Brut NatureBlend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Mareuil-sur-Ay and Mutignyfrom 2008 and older reserve wines. This is a new cuvée in the Pitois line-up – and a sensational one at that.Based on the superb 2008 vintage, this is the already exceptional Brut Reserve with an extra two years onlees, so nearly five years on lees. Oozing with pristine minerality and freshness, hints of floral, all wrappedup in precise acidity and superb length. Tyson Stelzer rates the 2007 version of this at 94/100 – so weestimate the 2008 version to rate 96/100. Bargain.Code: 2450 Was $63.00 Now $50.40

Côtes des Blanc (Hills of white)


Le Brun-Servenay Brut Selection Avize Grand Cru100% Chardonnay being a blend of 50% 2008, 20% 2007, 20% 2006 and older reserve wines. Thisparticular cuvée is always a blend of 4 vintages – and good ones at that. Fermentation is classic in tankand the malo-lactic fermentation is blocked. Rich and tight, very complex with oodles of Avize spice –coupled with subtle overtones of white fruits. There is purity and weight and the lack of malo-lacticfermentation adds a level of finesse and freshness which makes this a great aperitif or food style. This isprimarily from Avize with a little Cramant (vineyard right on the Avize border) and a little Oger. Thiswine needs no introduction – Closure is Diam cork. Code: 5932 Was $61.00 Merci $48.80

Le Brun-Servenay 2004 ExhilaranteThe Exhilarante is a triumph of wine making – 80% Chardonnay and 10% each of Pinot Noir andPinot Meunier from the superb 2004 vintage. The red fruits round out the vivacity of the Chardonnayand help to produce a powerful and piercing wine – hints of minerals, citrus, apricot and toasts. A standout Champagne. Dosage 8g/litre.Code: 3811 Was $78.20 Merci $62.50

Le Brun-Servenay 2004 Blanc de BlancsThis cuvée is always about floral, citrus, hints of pear and smoky overtones. The three old vines parcelsspread across Azive and Cramant add considerable richness and weight – all held in check by a dosage of8g/litre and no malo-lactic fermentation. The quality of 2004 is evident. 2004 is clearly a vintage of realquality – and quite an abundant one in terms of total production. 2004 shows maybe a little morefinesse and elegance than the 2002 version of this. A wine to drink now and to cellar for a few years.Class crisp and elegant blanc de blancs.Code: 3810 Was $69.00 Merci $55.20

Lilbert-Fils Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Grand CruThis is always one of Bertrand’s classic Chardonnay cuvées, oozing withspine tingling minerals, great length and amazing balance. A blend of 2010and 2009. The vineyard mix is 60% Cramant, 30% Chouilly and 10%Oiry – all Grand Cru - with a tiny dosage of 7g/litre. There are hints oflime zest and almond on the nose, flowing onto a crisp unctuous palate,leading to a long finish with wonderful acid balance and cleansing austerity.The feature of Bertrand’s wines is the piercing cleansing acidity – withchalk and minerals in abundance. If you like round, soft, cuddlyChardonnay Champagne, this is NOT for you. If you like piercingminerality, chalky tension and palate staining intensity – you will love this.Code: 3423 Was $66.70 Merci $53.40

Sud Epernay (South of Epernay)

“A great palate, an amazing memory for wines (is there one he doesn't remember?) and a wonderfully generous friend.Dukey encompasses all that and more. It's been our delight and privilege to learn about wines from Dukey, taste some of thebest in the world and even work alongside him at various times in his business. One of our most memorable highlights wasstaying at his charming Montceau-et-Echarnant retreat and accompanying him to 'Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne' in 2008.It was here, among the local Burgundians, that we fully appreciated the depth of knowledge, respect and genuine affectionthat Dukey has acquired over a lifetime devoted to the wine industry – and to French wine, in particular. We're forever in hisdebt (literally) but all the richer for knowing him. Congratulations, Dukey, on your 45th anniversary – and thank you.”

- ROSS & HELEN EVA | VIC (Valued customers of 45+ years)


J.M Sélèque Cuvée Spéciale60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir, from a base of 2010 and40% reserve wines, with 20% seeing some oak maturation, all from the 1er Cru vines inPierry, Dizy and Vertus. With three years on lees we see subtle mineral and toastyelements, hints of floral and citrus. Complex and long with a perfectly judged dosagekeeping the palate crisp and clean. Outstanding wine making gives this perfect balanceand amazing length. Dosage is a low 7g/litre. The Chardonnay component adds a sherbetcitrus overlay to the red fruits.Code: 3778 Was $58.65 Merci $46.90

J.M Sélèque 2008 Comedie70% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir. 45 year old vines. Fermented instainless steel tanks and oak barrels with stirring of the lees. No fining and no filtration. Dosage4g/litre. A vinous powerful style of Champagne that floats on its Chardonnay minerality. Theclassic acidity and finesse of 2008 vintage raises the quality of this already sensational cuvée intothe stratosphere. Make no mistakes about the quality of the 2008 vintage – many consider it to besuperior to 2002, 2004 and superior to the great 1996 vintage. Code: 2452 Was $71.30 Merci $57.00

HABLIS

“Do you know 'On top of old Smoky'?”

“My first contact with Ross goes back to the early days of Duke & Moorfield in Melbourne, so our friendship and businessassociation have stood the test of time and circumstance over the intervening years. He is a pillar of independent winemerchants in Australia. His wide knowledge of French wines,especially those from Burgundy, is always readily available to hisclients,most of whom can also be called friends. His finely honed, expert palate provides good advice to buyers across therange, always offering genuine prix/qualite rapport. Ross is innovative: his frequent buying visits to France to maintaincontacts with growers on a personal basis. His involvement with Victor in the selection and importing of fine smaller houseChampagnes. The founding of the excellent Wine bar in Glenferrie Road. The tastings offered of recent arrivals and thechance to meet producers from France and the splendidly informative catalogues of current offerings on indent, to name afew of his contributions to wine lovers. Long may he continue!!”

- GEOFFREY THOMAS | VIC (Valued customer of 40+ years)


Jean Collet et Fils 2010 Chablis 'Montee de Tonnerre' 1er CruEngaging green edged colour is a great start. The nose is minerally and earthy. This follows faithfullyonto the palate and stamps itself as an authentic and fabulous Chablis. The flavour is minerally andflinty with grapefruit and lemon notes and the palate is very, very long. You will all love thisoutstanding Premier Cru.Code: 3795 Was $44.85 Merci $35.80

Millet 2011 'Vaucoupin' 1er CruGreen/gold colour with a prominent earthy/mineral nose which follows faithfully onto the palate. There isalso a richness of honey and grapefruit - very crisp acidity and lovely balance. Top quality Chablis!Code: 3796 Was $49.20 Merci $39.40

URGUNDYCôte de Nuits

There has been a lot spoken about the 2004 vintage in Burgundy and I believe that most wine writers got it wrong AND thewines have just begun to prove me right. Here are three excellent examples of 2004 from Jean-Louis Trapet whilst still young they will continue to get better over the next 10+ years.

“I cannot ever pour out Burgundy into my glass or for that matter anyone else’s without thinking of Ross. Ross remains oneof my earliest memories when it comes to the fine wines of France. I consider myself indeed fortunate that fate brought ustogether so many years ago. Ross not only brought me into close contact with the great wines of Burgundy and their makersbut also taught me how to appreciate them. In his very own and inimitable style he showed me how to wade through themystic and nonsense that unfortunately surrounds some of the great wines of the world and focus on the ultimate truthwhich is that in the final analysis wine is just that a drink (a very great one if chosen wisely) to share with good friends overgood food. I will never forget my first 'Grand Jours' with Ross at Morey St Denis having Chambertin poured into our glassesby Rousseau himself as though he was pouring out mineral water. Rousseau was well & truly merry and inviting us to takepart in his next vintage! All Rousseau wanted to know was whether we thought the wine was good or not. None of the'merchant banking' I was used to seeing back home when a bottle of fine wine was opened at a dinner or tasting. Thank youRoss! I look forward to many more years of your friendship and of course drinking great wine together!”- PAUL ELIADIS | QLD (Valued customer of 35+ years)


Bart 2010 Marsannay 'Les Longerois' – VillageDeep ruby red colour with a highly perfumed nose. New pruning with this 2010 using the Guyot method.Very small yield gives it intensity. A 25% touch of new oak adds more depth to this lovely wine. Ripe andvery round finish. Top quality indeed!Code: 1861 Was: $38.00 Merci $30.40

Fourrier 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin VillageSoft ruby red colour. This is a very elegant Gevrey from former years. Ripe,soft tannins mild acidity and silky finish. Yes, different but lovely!Code: 2425 Was $83.40 Merci $66.70

Jean-Louis Trapet 2004 ChambertinAs expected this is a little bit more backward at present but the balance is spot on. The fruit is beginning toshow up some intensity but the best is yet to come. Keep for 10-12 years but in the meantime decant for atleast 3 hours before drinking. Great wine.Code: 4079 Was $215.00 Merci $172.00

Jean-Louis Trapet 2004 Chapelle-ChambertinSimilar colour to Latricieres. Good bouquet and full of red berry fruits on the palate. Greatlength and very good balance and the tannins are not too dry. Needs more time but thequality is obvious and compelling.Code: 4077 Was $146.00 Merci $116.80

Jean-Louis Trapet 2004 Latricieres-ChambertinDeep ruby red colour. The nose is beginning to express the fruit and the palate backs this up. Always afeminine style with lovely balance and great length. This is opening up beautifully and I would suggestdecanting 2-3 hours before pouring as it will open up beautifully.Code: 4078 Was $146.00 Merci $116.80


Jean Tardy 2007 Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Aux Bas de Combe'Powerful, sweet fruit with great concentration and silken finish. Not thenormal earthy type of Nuits St Georges, more Vosne-Romanee in style!Code: 6031 Was $72.00 Merci $57.60

Digioia-Royer 2010 Chambolle-Musigny 'Vielles Vignes' VillageVery intense black/red colour. The intensity follows faithfully onto the palatebut there is softness and roundness, plus silk. Excellent quality from start tofinish.Code: 1841 Was $74.00 Merci $59.20

Pierre Amiot 2010 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Ruchots' 1er CruDark intense colour. This is delicious even now. Fine balance of fruit to acidto tannin ratio. A blockbuster of a Pinot laden with wild berry fruit and redberry flavours to boot. Outstanding wine!Code: 1846 Was $85.00 Merci $68.00

Domaine des Lambrays 2008 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Loups' 1er CruI usually defer to the Village wine as it is just such high quality and value but on this occasion the 'LesLoups' stood out. Amazing depth of high quality fruit and miniscule yield of around 25 hectolitres perhectare. The balance is there, the fruit is there and the structure is impeccable.Code: 8532 Was $109.00 Merci $87.20

Domaine des Lambrays 2011 Clos des Lambrays 2011 Grand CruDeeper and more intense colour with more purple than ruby. Such intensity on the palate which lingers on and on after swallowing this outstanding wine. I cannot remember tasting a Grand Cru out of barrel that showed such impact on the palate. This is a classic from this famous Domaine. A knock-out of great proportions! Code: 2419 Was $268.00 Merci $214.40

Pierre Amiot 2010 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Aux Charmes' 1er CruDeep ruby colour. High level of fruit with a nice, even balance with a littletannin on the finish leaving a clean fresh palate.Code: 1844 Was $81.00 Merci $64.80

Pierre Amiot 2011 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Clos de la Roche' Grand CruVery deep colour which confirms ripe and powerful fruit. The nose is closed as is the palate. Check out thestructure of the wine which is persistent and very long. This just needs time and will emerge as anoutstanding red Burgundy from one of the best Grand Cru sites on the Cote d’Or.Code: 2423 Was $155.25 Merci $124.20

“That's very good sir, but we'd still like you to blow in the bag.”

“I bought my first (and second) imported wine(s) from a young man named Ross Duke at an establishment called Dukeand Moorefield in North Melbourne (the old people will remember it). The wines were bottles of 1970 and 1971 BranCantenac (Bordeaux). The motto - It is your (Ross's) fault I now have expensive taste in imported wines. Thank God foryou.”- KIM WEST, Wine Commentator 3AW | VIC ( Valued customer of 45+ years)


Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 'Les Grands Chaillots' BourgogneDeep, vibrant ruby-red colour. Plenty of tannin on the palate but quite closed. This will be a forceful Pinotof great length but will need time in the bottle to fill out the massive fruit character. Impressive and suchvalue for money.Code: 2407 Was $44.00 Merci $35.20

Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Haut Cotes de Nuits 'Clos du Prieure'A delightful vineyard that lies high up in the hills of the Cote de Nuits. Dense red colour and quite aromaticon the nose. The palate is rich, ripe and quite long with more cherry/raspberry fruit and round tannin onthe finish. An impressive wine from this under-rated vineyard source.Code: 2408 Was $48.30 Merci $38.70

Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Les Saint Georges' 1er CruDeep ruby red colour. Somewhat closed on the palate with firmer tannins but great length. This will needtime in the bottle up to 10 years plus but will be an outstanding wine. This is Thibault's favourite wine andcurrently under application for Grand Cru status.Code: 2412 Was $170.20 Merci $136.00

Côte de Beaune

Côte Chalonnaise

EAUJOLAIS

“Ross, Congratulations on your 45th year of importing Fine French Wines. Fine wines indeed! My love of Bordeaux andBurgundy is well known to all my friends. Until I attended your unforgettable tasting of 1990 Bordeaux Reds, I had beenbuying French Wine in very small quantities. That night changed all that. Being able to taste and discuss the wines with you,gave me the confidence to order much more. Thank you so much for the many great times we have spent together. Thetastings, the dinners and unbelievable times in France. Lots of fun and laughter and of course lots of fabulous French Wine. Ilearnt so much and had a great time doing it. Thanks for getting me 'hooked' on Burgundy.”- JAMES NETTLETON | VIC (Valued customer of 35+ years)


Jean-Claude Bachelet 2011 Bourgogne RougeA deep ruby colour which sparkles in the glass. Lovely flavourof red berry fruits with some fruit tannin to add body anddepth of structure. Impressive basic appellation.Code: 2395 Was $31.05 Merci $24.80

Jean-Claude Bachelet 2011 Chassasgne-Montrachet 'Les Macherelles' 1er Cru BlancDeep green/gold colour. Great depth but still young. This will be formidable given time in the bottle up to10 years. Stunning wine!Code: 2389 Was $90.85 Merci $72.70

Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Moulin-à-Vent 'Les Vielles Vignes'This cuvée comes from 7 parcels located in the middle of the hill on the coteau of Moulin-à-Vent Hill. Thevines are aged 65 to 85 years, planted on deep soils (30-35 cm) of blue and pink granite and sand. Thereforeit produces some wines with more density and minerality and a longer finish. This is a wine which can beaged between 5 and 10 years. Lovely silky texture with expressive powerful fruit. The best Cru in Beaujolaisand this is an outstanding example! Code: 2457 Was $43.70 Merci $35.00

Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Moulin-à-Vent 'La Roche'Thibault considers this small 0,95 hectare vineyard as the most beautiful parcel of his Domaine. It is locatedat the top of the hill where the pink granite rock outcrops with a mixture of quartz, pink sand on a stonebed which imparts tension and minerality to the finished wine. This is a wine that is built for long ageingbetween 7 and 15 years to fully appreciate its intense quality. Moulin-à-vent is always the most flavoursomewine in Beaujolais.Code: 2458 Was $54.00 Merci $43.20

Erell Ninot 2010 Mercurey 'Les Crets' 1er Cru RougeJuicy again with a little bit more depth of tannin but the silky texture remains. Just two lovely Pinots fromthis very under-rated region.Code: 3748 Was $39.00 Merci $31.20

Trenel are famous for their sublime fruit liqueurs. It goes beautifully with the white Aligoté wine or Chablis ofBurgundy mixed with a small portion of fruit liqueur. In Burgundy this is called a ‘Kir’ or a 'Kir Royale' when mixedwith Crémant de Bourgogne. Beautiful as an apéritif (starter). Trenel offer many different flavours, including thefamous Cassis (Blackcurrant), Pêche, Strawberry & Cerise (Cherry).

Crème de Cassis (Blackcurrant) in both 1 Litre & 700ml sizes available and the delightful Pêche below:

1st 'Burgundy' offer into Australia – 1981

RÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE

“45 years of seeking out the best domaines in Burgundy means you must have started when you were in short pants! There isno one in Australia who knows Burgundy better than Ross. Your offerings are always full of great advice and beautifulwines. Congratulations on your achievement, which I will toast with one of your wines tonight.”

- CHRISTOPHER SCOUGALL | NSW (Valued customer of 35+ years)


Trenel Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne (Blackcurrant) 700mlCode: 3524 Was $22.80 Merci $18.00

Trenel Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne (Blackcurrant) 1 LitreCode: 5513 Was $30.00 Merci $24.00

Trenel Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Pêche 700mlCode: 3673 Was $29.00 Merci $23.20

Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Brut The different origins of the grapes used in this blend ensures that the final cuvée has a wonderful balance.Lovely fine bubble and an attractive palate full of ripe fruit but crisp and dry. A low dosage of 5 gm/litre.With 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay this Crémant is very versatile as an aperitif, with food oramongst great company.Code: 2446 Was $32.20 Merci $25.80

Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé100% Pinot Noir from various origins within the Cotes de Beaune, Cotesde Nuits and Haut Cotes de Nuits. A dosage of 7 gm/litre emphasises thearomas and the bouquet. Beautiful bright pink colour as it has been incontact with the Pinot Noir skins. The palate is lush and full of strawberryand blackberry fruit with a delicate balance. Just lovely!Code: 2305 Was $33.00 Merci $26.40

OIRE VALLEY

ORDEAUX

“I first met Ross over 40 years ago at Duke & Moorfield. One Christmas, not long after this Ross handed me a case ofChevalier Montrachet, the prize in a competition I didn't know I'd entered. What a generous gift and what an amazing wine- typical of Ross. Not long after that Ross went off the radar, some years later he was next seen North Melbourne. Heorganised the famous Burgundy dinner in 1994 at Walter's, it was a hilarious affair with the enthusiasm of Ross and theBurgundians bubbling over. Over the years we have nagged Ross to bring in Bordeaux wines but he has stuck resolute to hisguns, finally wearing us down. Ross has cost us a fortune over the years and we have enjoyed every drop of it? Thank youRoss for your friendship and for taking us on the amazing wine journey.”

- JAMES & VALERIE JENKINS | VIC (Valued customer of 40+ years)


Jean Pabiot et Fils 2012 Pouilly-FumeA lovely vintage for Sauvignon Blanc has provided Alain Pabiot withexcellent fruit to make a highly typical Pouilly. The nose is spicy as isthe palate with crisp acidity and a clean dry finish. No new oak is usedand everything takes place in a tank. A lovely wine that we have beenimporting for over 25 years!!Code: 3821 Was $27.00 Merci $21.60

Chateau La Gontie 2013 Bordeaux Blanc This is an interesting blend of 90% Sauvignon Gris (grey) and10% Semillon from the south of Bordeaux. It is a crisp style ofwhite without the strong spice of Sauvignon Blanc and it is morerounder and soft. There is no oak employed as the wine relies onit’s ripe and attractive fruit. It is excellent with all type of seafoodand a thoroughly enjoyable wine suited to most palates. We havebeen shipping this wine for approximately 30 years now and ishighly popular.Code: 2538 Was $22.60 Merci $18.00

HONE VALLEY

'Wait there – I'll get you a blood sample'

“My introduction to Ross and wine. The early 1970’s after a Sunday morning run or gameof squash a bottle of fine wine was drunk usually Hill of Grace. We then had winebottlings from South Australia namely Birks, Kays, Ryecroft, Coroile etc. But as Ross’sinterest grew into French wines firstly Bordeaux, Rhone then the passion for Burgundydeveloped and more recently Champagne growers this has influenced me and kept mybank balance low. Yvonne and I will never forget our experience in Champagne and the'Grand Jour' in 2008, in which we learnt a great deal about these wines. Ross’s enthusiasmand love of these wines has been infectious. Thank you Ross for introducing us to the likesof Petrus, Les Montrachet, Rayas etc. Congratulations on your 45 years, it has been awonderful journey and we are only to happy to be part of it.”- BRETT & YVONNE BAHEN | Country VIC (Valued customers of 45+ years)


Boisson 2011 Cairanne Rouge70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. Nice deep colour and a nose full of jasmine and iris – just sofloral! This wine did not see any oak at all but is elegant and spicy with mild acidity and high concentrationof fruit.Code: 3805 Was $28.75 Merci $23.00

Pradelle 2011 Crozes-Hermitage RougeDark Ruby in colour with a delightfully spicy red-fruit nose. The spiciness follows onto the palate wheretannins are found to be soft with a beautiful long and clean finish. The alcohol is low at 13% so no hottaste at all. Beautiful to drink right now but no problems with ageing over the next 10 years. A classicShiraz!Code: 3807 Was $29.35 Merci $23.50

Notre Dame de Pallieres 2010 Gigondas 'Bois des Mourres' RougeDeep ruby colour with great clarity. A very stylish, elegant and silky textured palate full of red berry fruits.Stylish with enormous length with 5-10% of ageing in old oak barrels to round out the finish. Just sostylish and round.Code: 3802 Was $39.60 Merci $31.70

Porte Rouge 2010 Chateauneuf du PapeThis is a very traditional Chateauneuf du Pape using only 2 of the 13 permittedgrape varieties for this wine – 90% Grenache Noir and 10% Syrah (Shiraz) with nowhite grapes entering the blend as they tend to oxidise easily. The wine is aged in oldoak barrels for one year then settled and bottled. There is none of the high alcoholor strong use of new oak but a beautiful purity with no hot overtones. Excellentquality from nose to palate!Code: 2373 Was $57.00 Merci $45.60

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Bosquet des Papes 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée TraditionelleRuby red in colour and soft fruity nose. The palate is so soft, round with mild tannins andgreat length. The infusion of berry fruits is obvious but no hot taste at all just lovely lengthand complexity.Code: 3797 Was $59.80 Merci $47.80

Bouletin et Fils 2010 Muscat Beaumes de Venise – 375mlThis delightful dessert wine is made using the Muscat grape but the berries are quitesmall and concentrated with a low yield of 30 hectolitres/hectare. All harvesting ismanual and fermentation is conducted at a low temperature of 14°c in order tocontrol the fermentation and stop with ferment at 110 grams of residual sugar perlitre. The colour of this wine is a pale gold and has a minty and exotic fruit flavour oflychee, marmalade and spiciness. The wine lingers in the mouth for quite some time and is best served as anaperitif with roquefort toast or with foie-gras, which is a local speciality and is a superb compliment.Another suggestion is to accompany melon as a dessert. There is no cloying sugar with this wine style as itfinishes crisp and clean.Code: 2357 Was $20.00 Merci $16.00

LET'S CELEBRATE 45 YEARS!Suite 309, 63 Stead Street. South Melbourne 3205 VIC T (03) 9696 7920 F (03) 9696 8703

E [email protected] Closing Date: 5th December, 2014Please be aware that most wines are limited in quantity so we urge early ordering. Due to the warmer monthsapproaching we will not be despatching orders unless weather permits. Contact us to discuss for any urgentdeliveries.

CODE QTY DESCRIPTION MERCI $ VALUE

9285 Charles Baur 2010 Cuvée Charles Riesling 'V.V.' Gold Medal $21.60

2463 Charles Baur 2012 Gewurtztraminer $24.80

2360 Charles Baur Crémant d'Alsace $23.00

T3530 Eric Rodez NV 'Cuvée des Crayeres' Grand Cru $59.20

2312 Eric Rodez NV Zero Dosage Grand Cru $66.20

3434 Jean Vesselle 'Oeil de Perdrix' Rosé Grand Cru $47.80

4233 Francis Boulard 2006 Millesime Extra Brut $60.70

T3494 Francis Boulard 'Les Murgiers' Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut $55.50

T4229 Henriet-Bazin Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Grand Cru $60.00

T3535 Tarlant NV Zero Brut Nature $55.60

5722 Marc Hebrart Cuvée Rosé N.V. 1er Cru $46.90

3417 Gaston Chiquet NV Brut Tradition – Nobel Banquet label $51.50

3808 Gaston Chiquet 2004 Millésime $58.80

2450 Benard-Pitois Brut Nature $50.40

5932 Le Brun-Servenay Brut Selection Avize Grand Cru $48.80

3811 Le Brun-Servenay 2004 Exhilarante $62.50

3810 Le Brun-Servenay 2004 Blanc de Blancs $55.20

3423 Lilbert-Fils Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Grand Cru $53.40

3778 J.M Sélèque Cuvée Spéciale $46.90

2452 J.M Sélèque 2008 Comedie $57.00

3795 Jean Collet et Fils 2010 Chablis 'Montee de Tonnerre' 1er Cru $35.80

3796 Millet 2011 'Vaucoupin' 1er Cru $39.40

1861 Bart 2010 Marsannay 'Les Longerois' Village $30.40

2425 Fourrier 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Village $66.70

4078 Jean-Louis Trapet 2004 Latricieres-Chambertin $116.80

4077 Jean-Louis Trapet 2004 Chapelle-Chambertin $116.80

4079 Jean-Louis Trapet 2004 Chambertin $172.00

1844 Pierre Amiot 2010 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Aux Charmes' 1er Cru $64.80

1846 Pierre Amiot 2010 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Ruchots' 1er Cru $68.00

2423 Pierre Amiot 2011 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Clos de la Roche' Grand Cru $124.20

2419 Lambrays 2011 Clos des Lambrays 2011 Grand Cru $214.40

8532 Lambrays 2008 Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Loups' 1er Cru $87.20

1841 Digioia-Royer 2010 Chambolle-Musigny 'Vielles Vignes' Village $59.20

6031 Jean Tardy 2007 Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Aux Bas de Combe' $57.60

2407 Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 'Les Grands Chaillots' Bourgogne $35.20

2408 Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Haut Cotes de Nuits 'Clos du Prieure' $38.70

2412 Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges 'Les Saint Georges' 1er Cru $136.00

2395 Jean-Claude Bachelet 2011 Bourgogne Rouge $24.80

2389 Jean-Claude Bachelet 2011 Chassasgne-Montrachet 'Les Macherelles' 1er Cru Blanc $72.70

3748 Erell Ninot 2010 Mercurey 'Les Crets' 1er Cru Rouge $31.20

2457 Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Moulin-à-Vent 'Les Vielles Vignes' $35.00

2458 Thibault Liger-Belair 2011 Moulin-à-Vent 'La Roche' $43.20

3524 Trenel Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne (Blackcurrant) 700ml $18.00

5513 Trenel Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne (Blackcurrant) 1 Litre $24.00

3673 Trenel Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Pêche 700ml $23.20

2446 Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Brut $25.80


2305 Paul Chollet Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé $26.40

3821 Jean Pabiot et Fils 2012 Pouilly-Fume $21.60

2538 Chateau La Gontie 2013 Bordeaux Blanc $18.00

3805 Boisson 2011 Cairanne Rouge $23.00

3807 Pradelle 2011 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge $23.50

3802 Notre Dame de Pallieres 2010 Gigondas 'Bois des Mourres' Rouge $31.70

2373 Porte Rouge 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape $45.60

3797 Bosquet des Papes 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Traditionelle $47.80

2357 Bouletin et Fils 2010 Muscat Beaumes de Venise – 375ml $16.00

SUBTOTAL

TOTAL

FREIGHT

GRAND TOTAL

IF YOU FAX YOUR ORDER, PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME ON BOTH PAGESA business address that is open between 9am & 5pm where someone is able to receive the wine is preferable. However if we are delivering to a privateaddress, Australia Post has the provision on its label for a brief instruction of where you are happy for wine to be left if no one is home. (i.e. on front porchunder cover, in garage on left side of house, by front door out of weather etc.) If there is nowhere safe and nobody home they will leave a card and takedelivery to nearest Australia Post outlet.Name:

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TERMS, CONDITIONS & PRICES OF OFFEROrders must be in cases of 6 or 12 bottles (750ml). This enables safer packing with less chance of breakages during delivery. Please check your ordercarefully upon receipt and advise of any discrepancies within 10 working days. If an error is made it is virtually impossible to rectify if notified months later.Prices are per bottle including all duties, taxes, W.E.T. and G.S.T. These prices are only valid for orders placed and paid before the closing date. Prices andavailability are subject to change without notice.

DELIVERY PRICES (Unless otherwise quoted)

DESTINATION PER CASE DESTINATION PER CASE

Melbourne Metro $10.00 Country Queensland $28.00

Country Victoria $14.00 Sunshine Coast & Ipswich $25.00

Sydney & Adelaide Metro $14.00 Perth Metro $30.00

Country N.S.W, A.C.T & S.A. $16.00 Country W.A. $39.00

Brisbane Metro & Gold Coast $17.00 Tasmania $30.00

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