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8775 | Vignes d’Azur, Côteaux Varois en Provence, AOP, 2015 A careful balance between character and elegance in a rosé from the heart of Provence. Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon Light concentration Restrained strawberries Clean, refreshing, well-balanced, [00] 8° C 2016-2017, M9 D9 Niçoise salad
Provence An innovative force in the wine world, Paul Sapin selects wines from the world’s best producers and bottles them in their state of the art premises located in La Verchère, France. Although a new approach to wine, it has been developed alongside the company’s hundred-year-old history. At Paul Sapin, quality is more than a word – they have the world class certifications to prove it: • British Retail Consortium (BRC) version 6, grade B+ (unannounced audit) • International Featured Standard (IFS Food) version 6, “higher level” • FairTrade – Max Havelaar certification of fair trade wines • Ecocert certification of organic wines
Classic Wines in the Perfect Size – Just for Two Packaged in attractive 500 ml bottles, we invite you to discover Wine for 2. These 500 ml bottles are ideal companions to our ever-evolving Canadian wine culture and lifestyle. Paul Sapin sources from the same high-quality producers that make some of our most popular wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and France. Hand-Picked for Your Everyday Drinking Pleasure… Browse this special offering featuring wines to be ordered individually, and wines that can be ordered in mixed cases of 3 bottles each for a little variety. Ordering Made Easy! Please consult our ordering information on page 19.
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8776 | La Croix Chassors Bordeaux Blanc, AOP, 2015
8777 | La Croix Chassors Bordeaux Rouge, AOP, 2015
A citrussy Bordeaux from Entre-deux-Mers.
Three grape varieties carefully blended together to create balance and harmony.
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon Medium concentration Gooseberry, lime Lemon, lime, firm acidity, [00] 8° C
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Medium concentration Toffee, apple Bitter cherry, firm tannins
2016-2017, M8 D9
18° C
Cod poached in white wine with asparagus
2016-2018, M8 D9 Grilled entrecôte steak and frites
8778 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – La Croix Chassors Blanc & Rouge
Bordeaux
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8778 MIXED CASE 6/500 ML BTLS
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8779 | Ma Sélection Vincent Charleux Chardonnay Viognier, Cuvée 26, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2015
8780 | Ma Sélection Vincent Charleux, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvée 89, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2015
Two classic white grape varieties, each contributing their characteristics to the final blend.
Merlot’s roundness and fruity notes combine with the structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a well-balanced, fruity wine.
Chardonnay, Viognier
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Light concentration
Medium concentration
Fruity, pears
Light oak
Lemon, lime, mid-palate fruit, [01] 10° C
Smoke, dark fruits Soft, juicy
2016-2017, M9 D9
16° C
Seared scallops served on polenta
2016-2018, M8 D9 Juicy hamburger and fries
8781 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – Ma Sélection Vincent Charleux Blanc & Rouge
Languedoc-Roussillon
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8782 | Le Valarian Chardonnay, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2015
8783 | Le Valarian, Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2015
Chardonnay realizes its full potential and delivers all its delicacy and elegance in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
A rich and concentrated Mediterranean Syrah that is sure to please your palate. Syrah
Chardonnay
Heavy concentration
Medium concentration
Fresh apples, black fruits
Restrained fresh apples, pears
Succulent fruits, nice balance
Apples, pears, well-balanced, [01]
16° C
8° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
2016-2017, M8 D9
Grilled garlic rosemary lamb chops
Spaghetti carbonara with shrimp
8784 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – Le Valarian Blanc & Rouge
Languedoc-Roussillon
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8785 | Giuliana Pinot Grigio di Sicilia, IGP, 2015
8786 | Ponte Bello, Rosso di Puglia, IGT, 2015
Ancient winemaking traditions are revived and modernized to produce this sunny and refreshing Sicilian white.
Negroamaro, the renowned Puglia grape variety, shows off its complexity in this bottle. Negroamaro
Pinot Grigio
Medium concentration
Light concentration
Apples, plums
Clean
Medium-bodied, firm acidity, savoury
Soft, balanced, lemon finish, [01]
18° C
7° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
2016-2017, M9 D9
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Prosciutto with melon
8787 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – Giuliana and Ponte Bello White & Red
ltaly
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8788 | Paulita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, 2015
8789 | Paulita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, 2015
The delicate cool climate aromas and flavours of the Sauvignon Blanc have been preserved in this stylish wine.
All the components come together to offer a powerful and structured red from Chile’s Central Valley.
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Light concentration
Heavy concentration
Matchstick, gooseberry
Chocolate, cherry
Soft palate, lime finish, [01]
Soft tannins, dark fruit, smoke
8° C
16° C
2016-2017, M9 D9
2016-2018, M8 D9
Seafood stew
Empanadas
8790 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – Paulita Reserva White & Red
Chile
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8791 | Mac Andrews “The Haven” Chardonnay, SE Australia, 2015
8792 | Mac Andrews “The Hamlet” Shiraz, SE Australia, 2015
Australia’s most widely-planted white grape variety is distinctive, the personality of the fruit beautifully expressed in this wine.
This highly expressive, warm and robust wine embodies the success of this red variety in Australia.
Chardonnay
Shiraz
Medium concentration
Medium concentration
Honey, spice
Light oak
Firm, nice fruit, melons, lemons [01] 8° C
Herbs, lavender Fresh, dark fruit, well-balanced
2016-2018, M8 D9
16° C
Salmon with eggplant and capsicum
2016-2018, M8 D9 Herb-crusted rack of lamb
8793 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – Mac Andrews White & Red
Australia
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8794 | Guichard de Perreux, AOP Beaujolais, 2015
8795 | Guichard de Perreux, AOP Beaujolais Villages, 2015
The best-known wine in the world, Beaujolais is easy to drink and is one of the greatest food-pairing wines.
A continental climate with a Mediterranean influence bring depth and concentration to the Gamay grape variety.
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Medium concentration
Heavy concentration
Ripe dark fruit
Savoury, black cherries
Medium-bodied, soft, blueberries
Medium-bodied, concentrated
12° C
12° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
2016-2018, M8 D9
Smoked sausage and lentil soup
Pan-seared veal chops with rosemary
8796 | Mixed case of 3 bottles each – Guichard de Perreux, Beaujolais & Beaujolais Villages
Beaujolais
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Ordering made easy!
8797 | Guichard de Perreux, AOP Fleurie, 2015
WHAT TO ORDER Read the profile for each wine to help you make your selections. The profile features a variety of symbols; refer to the legend below to discover which symbols best suit your palate.
The most feminine of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais, this Fleurie has charm and finesse. Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
THERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO ORDER • Order online. Go to opim.ca, sign in and select Order Wine under the Order Now menu. • Email opim@opim.ca with your selection. • Call 1-800-361-9421. • Fax your order to 514-481-9699. • Mail your order.
Medium concentration Violets, cherries Velvety, fine-textured 13° C 2016-2018, M8 D9
DELIVERY It takes time! The wines on this Special Offering are not yet in Canada. When the wine arrives at your local liquor store or distribution center, you will receive a Pick Up Notice with the specified date (the Release Date) and your pick up location. You can follow the status of your shipment at opim.ca.
White bean and ham stew
Beaujolais
Expected arrival at a Canadian port is MidNovember 2016. Release dates are dependent upon actual arrival dates, distance from port of entry to liquor board, and processing time required by each liquor board.
LET US HELP YOU! Don’t know what to order? Contact us at 1-800-361-9421 or email us at opim@opim.ca. CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE • The Free Case Coupon and Referral Case Coupon cannot be combined with Wine for 2. • Methods of Payment: Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or by cheque payable to Opimian. • Prices include all applicable federal and provincial mark ups and taxes, including GST/HST #105 233 217 and QST #1000640430. • A valid 2016 membership card is required to order and pick up. • All orders are by the case, with no minimum required. • Last day to order from this special offering is August 22nd, 2016.
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legend
Great concentration
Heavy oak
Aroma
Red
Medium concentration
Medium oak
Taste
Rosé
Light in body
Light oak
Serving temperature
White
Ideal with
8797 6/500 ML BTLS
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Degrees of Maturity (M) (Scale of 1-10) 1 = lay down 10 = fully mature Degrees of Drinkability (D) (Scale of 1-10) 1 = needs time 10 = ready to drink
Sweetness scale 00 01 02 03
Drink this year
Enjoyable now; will develop 6 months2 years Wine meant for laying down
gms/litre Examples 0 - 3 Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds 4-6 Some New World varietals, some reds 7 - 12 Champagne, Sparklers, Rosés, few reds 13 - 20 Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou
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