Up, Up, and Away!!

Yes, with each vintage Fabrice Larochette's reputation as a vigneron grows and currently he approaches new-born stardom. Additionally with each passing year Pouilly Fuisse and Macon gain greater recognition. Clearly vineyards like robes in the hands of a Fabrice Larochette yield Premier Cru caliber wines. Currently the only wines in the famous Hospice de Beaune auction that aren't from the vineyards of the Cote D'Or, are Pouilly Fuisse.
 
Without a doubt the wines VDLT offers made by Larochette are better than reasonably priced. They are practically a gift. His Pouilly Fuisse Noly 2008 is part of the 3-pack titled Silver R1 $98 and the Macon Chaintre 2009 is part of the 3-pack Silver R2 $98. These kits come with "DREAMS" attached. In addition to delicious reasonable wines each of these kits gives the buyer two chances to win a "DREAM TRIP" to Burgundy.
 
So folks, it is pretty clear that you should reach for your wallet, pull out your credit card and buy either or both of these kits with dreams. If you think we are pushing hard you are right. The wines are great, the contest is great and we want you to be part of it.

October 2, 2012

Dear Tom,
 
Glad to hear you purchased two kits making you eligible to win the "Dream Trip" to Burgundy. Furthermore, I was glad to see that both kits included a wine from Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine. Just think with a little luck, you and Janet might early next year, taste those wines' siblings of 2012 from barrels at Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine.
 
However, if per chance you don't win the "Dream Trip", there are some wonderful other prizes. When we are in New York our favorite after-dinner spot is the Brandy Library. Flavien Desoblin and his team are fabulous hosts and their cognac and other rare spirits are treasures. Consequently, his contributing as a raffle prize (click here) two glasses of Pierre Ferrand "Selection des Anges" or Glenmorangie 18 year-old Single Malt Scotch greatly enhances the excitement of this contest.
 
Dinner at the Chief's is always spectacular because he serves the absolute finest fish, cheese and meat. Miraculously, he has convinced his purveyors to contribute to the "Dream Trip" Contest. In France, fine cheese can be found in every town, however, (click here) in all of France maybe we have three cheese stores that are comparable to Ideal Cheese. Michael Binetti, the owner of Ideal Cheese is contributing one of his gourmet cheese gift baskets as a prize. (Click here) Schatzie's the Butcher's steaks put to shame any beef we have eaten anywhere. Tony is contributing a triple concerto (Rib, T-Bone & Strip) of 2 inch aged beauties as another prize. Have you ever tasted a Halibut Fillet from Dorian's Seafood and Fish Market? We had one with a bottle of our 2008 Pernand-Vergelesses "Clos Berthet" Monopole 1er Cru. I don't have to close my eyes to recapture the spectacular flavor and texture of this fish. Dorian also is making a special contribution. (Click here) She offers her very special shellfish picnic platter for four.
 
Tom, writing this letter makes me want to enter the contest just for the food prizes. In fact, we are going to make it a plan. (Click here) we shall buy kits as X-Mas gifts for several of our friends in America. We know the wine they will receive is wonderful and additionally they will have the excitement of hoping to be winners of one of these wonderful prizes. You know Tom, I don't know if Madina told you but everyone has an excellent chance of winning a prize as there will be a maximum 450 kits sold.
 
See you soon hopefully in Burgundy,
Christine