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90-92 The finest wine from this estate since their glorious 1982, the 2010 Petit Village possesses aromas of...
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Structured and dense, this wine revels in its tension and tight texture. While there are plenty of black fruits, the...
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#16 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2016. This is an impressive wine that transcends the problems of the vintage. It has...
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Extremely perfumed with cocoa powder, nuts and hints of cherries. Medium body, lovely density of fruit and a soft and...
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Pretty, aromatic and interesting 2013 with blueberry and mineral. Medium body, firm and lively. Drink or hold.
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An ugly duckling at en primeur time, this has since blossomed into a wine that is structured, tending toward...
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Whereas 2005 has the power, 2010 has power and elegance combined. The nose has a dark fruit, floral and mint...
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Two bottles of the 2010 Grand Puy-Lacoste were opened, the first showing just a little oxidation. The second has an...
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Red Bordeaux 2010 2013 France 1.5Ltr

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

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.