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White
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $3695.97
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Sparkling
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $540.28
A small bottling from a famously torrid vintage; even so it was decided to add dosage here (3.5 g/L). The nose is of...
DC
90
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $166.95
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $103.35
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $1035.62
Amazing! The limestone soils of Ausone appear to have been the perfect foil for resisting the extreme heat and...
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96
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $101.36
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $367.23
Loads of crushed berries, with mineral, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and...
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VM
94
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $168.05
Loads of crushed berries, with mineral, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and...
WS
95
VM
94
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $183.03
Loads of crushed berries, with mineral, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and...
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94
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $60.96
This is a ripe, complete wine, full of black fruits, spicy wood and solid tannins. Over five-10 years, it will...
WE
89
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $120.62
Loads of blackberry, toasted oak and chocolate here. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of fruit. This is a...
WS
91
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $224.53
A dense and powerful wine as always with very ripe fruit yet an underlying freshness and complexity with tobacco,...
JS
98
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96
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $317.33
A dense and powerful wine as always with very ripe fruit yet an underlying freshness and complexity with tobacco,...
JS
98
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96
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $191.06
Very fruity with strawberry and currants on the nose. Full bodied, with silky tannins and a long, fruity finish....
WS
91
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91
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $111.95
A beautiful red with blackberries, flowers and chocolate. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Sous...
JS
93
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91
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $199.00
A massive Yquem, this has a dense palate that is almost chewy like a red. Full and very sweet, with notes of dried...
JS
98
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97
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $113.67
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $96.12
One of the big names of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and this wine justifies the fame of the Perrin family's property. It is...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $542.95
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $74.95
At 33% Cab Franc, this is atypical of the Left Bank but not for du Tertre, which is blessed with high-quality, old...
DC
93
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92

2003 Australia France Pre-Arrival

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.

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.