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91 Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland ($60) Deep amber/orange color; nice toasty, clean nose; smooth and mellow with notes of grass, toasty oak and biscuity tones; lush and balanced with a keen, edgy finish. SKYY SPIRITS 92 Canadian Whisky, Canada ($27) Silky textured, smooth with bright, spicy flavors; aromatic tea, sandalwood and incense; exotic and mellow with long, delicate flavors. BROWN-FORMAN 91 XO Cognac, France ($150) Medium amber color; fragrant, floral, feminine and rich with toasty vanilla oak; lovely depth and considerable finesse; elegant, graceful and balanced. CAMUS WINE & SPIRITS 94 Champagne Cognac, France ($160) Very dark, rich brown color; intense toast and prune nose; opulent and toasty with power and notes of molasses, vanilla, rancio and dried, concentrated fruits; 40 years of aging has given it a depth and essence of long history; this is a unique experience and a heady one. 93 ELITE BRANDS march 201 1 / the tasting panel / 55 Daniel Bouju Très Vieux Brut de Fût Grande Camus Borderies Redemption Rye Whiskey, USA ($27) Spicy, cereal nose; smooth and honest with lovely notes of sweetness and spice; toasty and fresh with raw-boned American flavors; an authentic, artisanal native spirit. BARDSTOWN BARREL SELECTIONS Collingwood Blended France ($36) Light amber color; smooth and toasty with lush notes of caramel, dried plum and complexity; long, silky and balanced. 92 TESSENDIER USA Monteru Eau de Vie No. 1 de Cabernet Sauvignon, Top of Their Game I RECENTLY TASTED WINES FROM two French producers—both members of the Louis Jadot portfolio of estates—who are making superb offerings and are playing at the top of their game. The historic Domaine J. A. Ferret is located in Pouilly-Fuissé and was purchased by Jadot in 2008; the wines, beautifully crafted by Audrey Braccini, are part of an exciting rethinking of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais—richer, more stylish and ever more elegant. Château des Jacques, under wine- maker Guillaume de Castelnau, is in my opinion the finest producer of Beaujolais today. Don’t fail to get your hands on these wines. Domaine J. A. Ferret 2009 Pouilly- Fuissé Tête de Cru Le Clos ($45) Silky and luscious with mineral and sweet oak; ripe and creamy with a core of pure acidity; rich and long with balance and lovely style. 91 90 Château des Jacques 2009 Morgon ($20) Dense and minerally with a rich expression of the terroir; bold, masculine and tannic; lush and solid; long and intense. Château des Jacques 2009 Morgon Côte du Py ($34) Dense and ripe with massive raspberry and cherry fruit; minerals, spice and lovely depth and soft tannins; elegant, long and complete. Château des Jacques 2009 Moulin-à- Vent ($20) Lovely and fresh with bright cherry and raspberry fruit; supple, lively and nicely balanced; juicy, pure and long; Château des Jacques 2009 Moulin-à- Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin Explosive and bright with lovely raspberry, cherry and spice; smooth, juicy and totally charming; balanced, pure and long with delicate feminine style but plenty of depth and power. 90 92 90 92 Domaine Ferret and Château des Jacques are imported by Kobrand Corp. Domaine J. A. Ferret 2009 Pouilly-Fuissé ($32) Silky and fresh with mineral, light oak and pure, elegant fruit with lovely expression of the terroir; long and perfectly balanced.