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WE 87
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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'Best Buy' and 87 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$12 list] With soft tannins, this wine has a full, fleshy character that’s laced with acidity. Black currant fruits and only hints of dryness suggest it is ready to drink. (Sep 2012)"
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Lovely fresh fruit; rich intense and vivid with more red fruit than black. Plenty of concentration on the palate. A big wine with lots of fruit and tannin. Serving Suggestions: Sauteed mushrooms, pate, artisanal cheeses and light pork preparations.
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WA 87
WE 86
France
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Loire
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87 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$11 list] Laurent Gregoire’s 2009 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie from Domaine de Beauregard (a name that only figures on a neck label, but then, his own is even more hidden-away) delivers the sort of soft, generous satisfaction that was to be derived from his 2005. Suggestions of Persian melon, nut oils, and grapefruit are tinged with salt and herbs, and there is ample juicy refreshment in a finish with alkaline and saline accents. Enjoy it over the coming year. (Aug 2010)"
86 points Wine Enthusiast: "Showing tightly crisp grapefruit and citrus flavors, with an intense dryness and acidity, this is classic Muscadet, fresh, very bright and green. (May 2011)"
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RR 89
WS 87
France
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South of France
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89 points Rhone Report: "Bottled under screw cap and very fresh and juicy, the 2009 Château Font-Mars Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet, 100% Picpoul, sports a light, golden hue to go with edgy, crisp aromas of dried pineapple, subtle honeycomb, flowers, and some green herbs. Medium to light bodied on the palate, with a smooth, focused texture, and lip smacking acidity on the finish, this excellent white will be a perfect apéritif or starter to a meal. (Mar 2011)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "A zesty white, with mineral, green apple and peach flavors that are supported by fresh acidity. The crisp finish offers some creamy notes. Drink now. (11/15/10)"
Producer notes: "Grape variety: Piquepoul. Terroir: Clayey and chalky. Pale gold, crystal clear, light green reflection. Aromas of white peach, ananas and white roses. On the palate, lively, exotic fruits. Best served as an aperitif or with seafood."
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RR 87
France
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South of France
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87 points Rhone Report: "[$12 list] The 2008 Domaine La Bastide Syrah Vin de Pays d'Hauterive Les Genêts has an interesting bouquet of deep black fruits, mint, smoked meats, pepper, and tobacco. Showing a green herb/underbrush slant right on opening, this improves and shows more fruit and complexity with air. Medium bodied and impressive on the palate, with a silky texture, surprisingly ripe fruit, and juicy acidity, it almost gives the impression of a northern Rhone Syrah as opposed to one coming from the Languedoc. This should drink admirably for 5 years or so. (Nov 2010)"
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WE 88
France
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South of France
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88 points Wine Enthusiast: "Lightly amylic-pear drop, resin, mineral, stone-fruit and peach-skin aromas dominate the youthful nose of this wine. Very clean and mineral-focused. The medium body and vibrant acidity give the palate a firm texture. Given its short, crisp finish, it is best consumed between now and through 2013. Good by the glass or with light fare. (Jun 2012)"
Producer notes: "Color: Bright yellow with green highlights. Nose: aroma with notes of fruit with white flesh type pear with a hint of citrus. Palate: Fresh and lively, atypically found in the middle palate a slight roundness that softens and helps to differentiate. Food pairing: Seafood, shellfish and grilled fish. Alcohol 12.5%."
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RR 88
RP 87
France
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South of France
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88 points Rhone Report: "A blend of equal parts Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, and Merlot, the 2010 Château Ollieux Romanis Vin de Pays de L'Aude Cuvée Capucine is a ripe, very well done blend that sports an inky purple color to go with a classic notes of black fruits, damp earth, meat, and licorice. Upfront and fruit driven, yet with solid complexity, a rich, full texture, and notable freshness, this seriously delicious red sells for a song, and should continue to deliver the goods for 2-3 years. (Mar 2012)"
87 points Robert Parker: "[$13 list] Another good value is the tank-fermented and aged 2010 Capucine Rouge, a blend of equal parts Merlot, Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Another Vin de Pays d’Oc, it is a crisp, crunchy effort revealing lots of berry fruit, a straightforward personality, and more texture, richness and length than is usually found in a wine at this price (it should be available at discounters as $10-11 a bottle). (Aug 2011)"
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WE 87
France
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South of France
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87 points Wine Enthusiast: "Celebrating 100 years of the domaine this year, Tariquet’s range of wines begins with this classic white. This has a crisp fruitiness, with a floral character and flavors of green plum, pear and a hint of pineapple. It’s delicious and ready to drink. Screwcap. Alcohol 11.5%. (Oct 2012)"
Producer notes: "Producer notes: "Ugni blanc 45%, Colombard 35%, Sauvignon 10%, Gros Manseng 10%. Superbly intense for a dry fruity white, its bouquet reveals floral and citrus aromas with nice touches of tropical fruit. Light and well-balanced, this wine is a thirst-quenching pleasure. Very refreshing at any time of the day, as an aperitif or with starters, seafood or fish."
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