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IWC 88
WA 87
France
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Alsace
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List $24.00
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88 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(14% alcohol, 24 g/l r.s. and 4.4 acidity) Pale, green-tinged yellow. Varietally expressive aromas of lichee, smoked meat, brown spices and rose petal. Silky-smooth and sweet, with spice and meat flavors similar to the aromas. An easygoing and open-knit wine of good but not outstanding clarity and intensity, finishing with a light dusting of tannins and alcohol under control. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
87 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$24 list] Overtly sweet even at 14% alcohol, the Mann 2009 Gewurztraminer incorporates much of this year’s crop from the Altenbourg. Celery seed, litchi, rose petal, and saline, marine breeze in the nose lead to a full, subtly creamy, palpably low-acid, but fortunately persistently juicy palate, finishing somewhat simple and obviously sweet. Jacky Barthelme insists 'this is too good for a generic,' and I sympathize in terms of his willingness to declassify cru material, but in terms of the wine’s performance, it seems to me to have been classed correctly. Drink it over the next several years. (May 2011)"
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WS 88
IWC 87
WA 87
France
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Alsace
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88 points Wine Spectator: "This displays fine balance between earth and salt notes and lemon curd, white peach and white pepper flavors. It's subtly juicy, with good layers of flavor set in a light-bodied frame. Drink now through 2012. 900 cases imported. (4/30/11)"
87 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Straw-yellow. Musky soft citrus fruits, hazelnut and spring flowers on the nose. Fat, supple and slightly sweet, but with good shape to its creamy stone fruit and spice flavors. A persistent, easygoing midweight with modest complexity. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
87 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$18 list] A roughly 70-30 Auxerrois-true Pinot blend as usual, the Mann 2009 Pinot Blanc is juicily laden with honeydew and musk melon, soft in feel, and attractively tinged with herbs and orange zest. Enjoy it over the next 12-18 months. (May 2011)"
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JG 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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87+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2008 Chambolle AC is quite good and surprisingly, my favorite wine in this range. The nose offers up classic Chambolle notes of red and black cherries, dark chocolate, lovely soil tones, woodsmoke and a judicious touch of new wood. On the palate the wine is medium-full, long and tangy, with solid complexity and good length and grip. A very respectable bottle of Chambolle villages. 2014-2030. (Mar/Apr 2010)"
Allen Meadows (Burghound): "his is also extremely fresh and airy with a pretty mélange of red and blue pinot fruit with similar floral notes that merge into vibrant, clean and pure middle weight flavors that are supported by mildly edgy structural elements on the short and slightly dry finish. Drink: 2013+. (Jan 2011)"
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AM 88
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A lightly spiced nose of red and blue pinot fruit has its expressiveness reduced by noticeable reduction so be sure to decant this if you're going to try one young. The lacy, pure and round mineral-inflected flavors are forward and very supple, all wrapped in a dusty, delicious and mouth coating finish. This notably pretty effort is very Chambollesque in character. Drink: 2017+. (Apr 2013)"
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): "This domaine is run by Christian Amiot (one of the sons of Pierre Amiot from Morey-St-Denis) who is married to Elisabeth Servelle, daughter of Bernard Servelle-Tachot... The domaine has been farmed organically from 2003, with AB certification from the 2008 vintage. The wines taste fresh and modern although there is no great reliance on oak--20 per cent new wood is used for the village wine, and up to 50 per cent for the two top premiers crus... (2010)"
Clive Coates (The Wines of Burgundy): "Quality has improved... The wines now are very good, indeed. (2008)"
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WS 89
RP 88
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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List $25.00
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89 points Wine Spectator: "Shows bright, lively red and black currant fruit, with racy spice and graphite notes. Fresh and open-knit on the finish, but keeps your interest. Drink now through 2015. (2012)"
88 points Robert Parker: "[$25 list] The basic cuvee, the 2009 Arnauton, is 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It exhibits loads of crushed chalky minerality, some jammy berry fruit, good glycerin, medium body, and a clean, fresh, lively finish. It is a little less complex than I’d hoped, but still a fine effort. (Feb 2012)"
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WA 88
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Bacheler’s 2009 Bourgogne Aligote is a rich, generous wine with attractive up-front richness and fine balance. Clean, saline notes inform the bracing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Sep 2011)"
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WA 88–89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88-89 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Bachelet’s 2008 Bourgogne smells of mace, holly berry, and sour cherry that migrate to a bright yet delightfully silken-textured palate. Vivacious and lip-smacking in its finishing interchange of fruit with saline and chalky mineral notes, this can be strongly recommended... (Jun 2010)"
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AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 10 to 15 year old vines). This also displays a classic nose of green fruit, citrus and oyster shell nuances that can be found on the very fresh, crisp and dry flavors that possess enough flesh to be enjoyed now but I would advise cellaring this for 2 to 3 years first. In sum, perfectly good if not distinguished for its level. Drink: 2012+. (Oct 2010)"
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WS 89
France
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South of France
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$27 list] An intense, focused white, displaying interesting notes of chalk and sea salt to the firm flavors of apple, melon and smoke. Hints of dried apricot and lavender mark the finish. Drink now through 2017. 30 cases imported. (2012)"
Producer notes: "With a production of 1,250 cases, the Bandol Blanc consists primarily of Clairette and Ugni Blanc, with Bourboulenc and Sauvignon Blanc rounding out the blend and bringing aromatic complexity and freshness. Malolactic fermentation avoided. After fermentation, the wine was aged 5 months in stainless steel tanks or concrete before bottling."
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AM 88
WA 88
IWC 86–88
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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88 points and 'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Les Pargues). This is also quite floral and somewhat curiously less elegant as the green fruit and lemon zest aromas don?t have quite the same lift. This is bigger and richer with more volume as well to the fleshy medium-bodied flavors that possess reasonably good depth and length. This is a more imposing effort but not obviously better. Drink: 2014+. (Sep 2012)"
88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The soft, pretty side of the year comes through in Billaud-Simon’s 2011 Chablis. This is an especially polished Chablis that should drink well pretty much upon release. Floral, minty notes add lift on the delineated, classy finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Aug 2012)"
86-88 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale green-edged yellow. Aromas of lemon, lime, flinty minerality and spearmint. Sweet, ripe and nicely balanced, with a peach flavor joined by an exotic suggestion of banana. Finishes with good length. (Jul 2012)"
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JG 88
AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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88+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The Perrières bottling is usually my favorite of these three Bourgogne from Domaine Bize, and this is true by a very small margin in 2008. The terroir here is really excellent for Bourgogne, and this soil complexity translates beautifully into the finished wine in ’08. The nose is a terrific blend of pear, lemon, stony minerality and a garden full of spring flowers in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, long and seriously complex, with fine mid-palate depth, snappy acids and excellent focus on the long, soil-driven finish. Either the Champlains or the Perrières should be on the short shopping list of those looking for great white Burgundy complexity at a bargain price. 2010-2020. (Nov/Dec 2009)"
87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(100% cask). Soft wood and SO2 notes do not materially interfere with the clarity of the otherwise fresh and complex floral, citrus and light mineral aromas that give way to intense and beautifully detailed flavors that deliver a cuts-like-a-knife finish and plenty of underlying tension. Terrific quality at this level plus it will age. Comments: Outstanding Top value. Drink: 2013+. (Jun 2010)"
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JG 88
FWR 88
AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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88+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2005 Savigny Blanc is a very pretty and forward example of the vintage... The bouquet is a blend of pear, quince, honeycomb and a nice base of chalky soil tones. On the palate the wine is fullish, broad and tasty, with good gras, nice framing acids, and solid length on the finish that closes with a floral topnote. A very tasty bottle... 2006-2012+. (Nov/Dec 2006)"
88 points Fine Wine Review: "The white Savigny itself shows strong minerality in the nose and is very ripe in the mouth with lots of power and excellent length, but it is perhaps a touch short in acidity for my palate. Now-2012+. (Issue #115; 2007)"
87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(100% chardonnay from a number of different parcels). A fruity and distinctly exotic fruit nose that is a bit riper with rich, delicious and relatively forward flavors that offer more size and weight plus a bit more depth on the nicely dry finish. Solid if not distinguished but it avoids the heaviness Savigny whites often display. Drink: 2008+. (Jul 2007)"
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WS 87
France
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South of France
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87 points Wine Spectator: "[$28 list] Peppery and juicy, with red plum flavors backed up by paprika and spice notes, with a zesty finish. Drink now through 2013. 900 cases made. (10/15/10)"
Producer notes: "Delicate wine with a strong minerality which is typical of this soil -- very sloping laminated schist slopes and sandy shales. These grounds allow a very deep rooting of the vines, thus limiting the effect of drought which is dreaded so much under our Mediterranean climate. 'Les Schistes' is a blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Carignan. 'Les Schistes' wants to express all the delicacy and the purity of this soil."
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FWR 84–88
WS 87
AM 86
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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87 points Wine Spectator: "[$23 list] This red tastes like cherry pie, complete with the pastry, plus light spice flavors lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2014. (6/15/11)"
86 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A moderately exotic fruit suffused nose also evidences hints of melon and straw that lead to rich and fresh flavors that possess good volume and vibrancy on the balanced and delicious finish where a touch of citrus surfaces. This is a very solid if rather forward effort for what it is. Drink: 2012+. (Feb 2011)"
84-88 points Fine Wine Review: "The Bourgogne, reserve is from Fixin, Marsannay, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Chorey-les-Beaune, Savigny-les-Beaune, and Marsannay. About 25% new wood on this wine. The red fruit aromas are followed by dark fruit flavors in the mouth, a smooth texture, and tannins that, although smooth, are present. (Issue #130; 2011)"
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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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WE 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "It takes a while to get beyond the dry structure of this wine. But underneath that initially forbidding exterior, there is a solid core of ripe, sweet black fruits and an elegant balance with the acidity coming through to finish well. A wine for some aging--maybe 3-4 years. Alcohol 13%. (Dec 2009)"
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. 30% of the wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak; 70% in 1-year-old oak. 2006 was a very good vintage at du Seuil. The wine has many of the characteristics of a classic Bordeaux vintage: good acidity, concentrated, forward tannins and a complex, pleasant fruitiness. Multiple levels of structure and integrated oak flavors.
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WE 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "It takes a while to get beyond the dry structure of this wine. But underneath that initially forbidding exterior, there is a solid core of ripe, sweet black fruits and an elegant balance with the acidity coming through to finish well. A wine for some aging--maybe 3-4 years. Alcohol 13%. (Dec 2009)"
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. 30% of the wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak; 70% in 1-year-old oak. 2006 was a very good vintage at du Seuil. The wine has many of the characteristics of a classic Bordeaux vintage: good acidity, concentrated, forward tannins and a complex, pleasant fruitiness. Multiple levels of structure and integrated oak flavors.
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WE 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "It takes a while to get beyond the dry structure of this wine. But underneath that initially forbidding exterior, there is a solid core of ripe, sweet black fruits and an elegant balance with the acidity coming through to finish well. A wine for some aging--maybe 3-4 years. Alcohol 13%. (Dec 2009)"
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. 30% of the wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak; 70% in 1-year-old oak. 2006 was a very good vintage at du Seuil. The wine has many of the characteristics of a classic Bordeaux vintage: good acidity, concentrated, forward tannins and a complex, pleasant fruitiness. Multiple levels of structure and integrated oak flavors.
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AM 89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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89 points - 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An elegant, pure and expressive nose of citrus, pear and white peach that is unusually refined for a villages level wine slides gracefully into detailed and intense middle weight flavors that display evident minerality on the solidly well concentrated and lengthy finish. This is really quite good and while it does not deliver the same level of finesse as the 1ers, this is well worth considering. Drink: 2013+. (Jan 2011)"
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JG 89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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89 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The Nuits AC in 2008 is really a strikingly beautiful bottle of village wine. The bouquet is a very pure and classy mélange of cherries, strawberries, lovely soil tones, and just a touch of Nuits nuttiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and very vibrant, with a fine core of fruit, excellent focus and balance and a long finish of modest tannins and tangy acids. A very fine example. 2013-2030. (Nov/Dec 2009)"
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RP 89
IWC 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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89 points Robert Parker: "One of the least expensive wines produced by Gerard Perse, the 2005 Clos l’Eglise (70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) exhibits notes of sweet cranberries, jammy black cherries and strawberries, crushed rocks, and flowers. With a dense purple color, medium body, loads of fruit, and a soft, round mouthfeel and finish, it can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. (Aug 2008)"
89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Deep ruby-red. Currant, licorice, mocha and cedar on the nose, with suggestions of superripe fruit. Fat, lush and chewy, with a firmly mineral character underpinning the sweet berry flavors. A serious, structured Cotes de Castillon wine that finishes with big tannins that reach the incisors. (May/Jun 2008)"
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WS 88
RR 87
France
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Rhone
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Other
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88 points Wine Spectator: "Round and juicy, with a jammy hint to plum, red currant and blackberry fruit flavors that are laid over a licorice-filled finish. Drink now. 200 cases imported. (2009)"
87 points Rhone Report: "An even split of Grenache and Syrah, the 2007 Domaine Constant-Duquesnoy Cotes du Rhone Villages Lou Combaou is a solid southern Rhone that displays loads of sappy garrigue, spiced cherries, mineral, and licorice to go with a medium-bodied, juicy, and edgy palate. There.s a serious kick of acidity here, as well as a firm, edgy core that should soften over the coming year. It should continue to drink well for 3-5 years. (Mar 2012)"
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WS 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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89 points Wine Spectator: "This sports a ripe, direct beam of plum cake and fig sauce backed by lively tobacco and toasty spice notes that linger easily through the finish. Drink now through 2013. 3,750 cases made. (3/31/12)"
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$42.95
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RP 89
WE 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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(We'll reduce item's price when processing your order.) 89 points Robert Parker: "Another sleeper of the vintage from this large estate (95 acres purchased by the owners of the Louis Roederer Champagne firm), the deep plum/ruby-hued 2008 De Pez possesses soft acids, low acidity, medium to full body and attractive plum, red and black currant, licorice and spice box characteristics. A blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot, it should be consumed over the next 10 years. (May 2011)"
89 points Wine Enthusiast: "Powerfully ripe wine, solidly based on a structure of dark tannins and dense black currant fruit. The wine has imprisoned power and density, needing several years for it to be set free. (Apr 2011)"
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WA 87
France
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Burgundy
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Beaujolais
In stock, 12+ available
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87 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "An abundance of dark berry fruit meets a strong aura of game and firm underlying tannins, resulting in a low-toned, slightly-chewy, but satisfyingly, sweetly ripe finish. Enjoy this 2009 over the coming year. (Aug 2010)"
From organically grown vineyards; no sulphur, unfiltered.
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