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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $93.21
The first bottle of 2005 Bellevue that I tasted had a maderized, oxidized nose that was off-putting. This note is...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $160.30
The Grand Vin, the 2005 Beychevelle is a gorgeous wine, with plenty of crème de cassis, floral notes, underbrush and...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $189.95
The 2005 Château Canon is beautiful, although I think it checks in behind vintages such as 2009, 2015, 2016, and...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Wow. This really shows wonderful depth and complexity on the nose with blueberries, fresh flowers and hints of...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $93.24
Wonderful nose offering ripe red and black fruits...Elegant body with well-rounded tannins. Finesse and elegance,...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Barrel sample. Great, spicy new wood flavors are balanced by the intense, solid fruits and deep, almost brooding...
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A magical showing, the 2005 Chateau Cheval Blanc is a powerful, deep, incredibly massive wine by this estate’s...
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Bottle: $271.22
The 2005 Château Clerc Milon is flat out awesome, it would certainly be one of those giant killers in a blind...
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The 2005 Château Clerc Milon is flat out awesome, it would certainly be one of those giant killers in a blind...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Toffee, dried lemon rind and tropical fruit on the nose. Full-bodied and very sweet, with a dense palate of candied...
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Clinet was one of the stand-out Right Bank wines in the flight—I ranked it first, enchanted by the pronounced, ripe...
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Bottle: $114.62
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $213.42
A lesson in genuinely great wine, the 2005 Cos d’Estournel is a monster of a wine that delivers an incredible level...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $254.08
This is almost the perfect time to drink this wine, although it still needs decanting to bring out the plush strokes...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $87.53
This is almost the perfect time to drink this wine, although it still needs decanting to bring out the plush strokes...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $99.49
This is almost the perfect time to drink this wine, although it still needs decanting to bring out the plush strokes...
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Straight from the nose this makes you smile. It feels effortless and balanced, not breaking a sweat. The tannins are...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $445.73
This isn't sweet, but just so wonderfully rich. It's the concentration of botrytis that makes the wine. The texture...
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This isn't sweet, but just so wonderfully rich. It's the concentration of botrytis that makes the wine. The texture...
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2005 France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.