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Red
750ml
Bottle: $616.68 $685.20
A serious Haut-Brion, still very much closed. Concentrated with firm tannins, this has real depth to it, showing...
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97
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96
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $199.94 $205.50
12 bottles: $193.80
A dark, grippy, structured version, with a strong charcoal spine running through the core of dark fig, steeped plum...
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93
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92
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Red
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $1513.35 $1681.50
The 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38%...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $50.19
12 bottles: $49.19
This is a wine that has great potential—you can tell from the firm tannins, tight acidity and closed texture....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $59.94
12 bottles: $58.74
Full in the mouth, this is a soft and juicy wine at the outset. There is a cushioned, plump feel to the wine, with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $48.00
This is a little more ready to drink than the 2010 vintage at this point, but still delivers plenty of rich, fleshy...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $123.90
12 bottles: $121.42
The 2011 Le Gay exhibits a deep ruby/blue/purple color in addition to a sumptuous nose of spring flowers, blueberries...
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94
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $49.94
12 bottles: $48.94
Barrel sample. Ripe and sweet tannins combine easily with this wine's juicy fruit and spice notes. All of the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $24.60
12 bottles: $24.11
Many 2011 wines remain a touch austere. This is no exception, but it’s developing complexity. The nose is lightly...
DC
90
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $1296.18 $1440.20
Softly spoken, fine tannins, pencil lead and leather, with truffle, earth, campfire and spice. Long drawn out finish,...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $546.95
At first the tannins keep this pretty tight, but as it opens up there is an elegance and finesse, along with a subtle...
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96
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95
Red
750ml
Bottle: $64.95
12 bottles: $63.65
This is a perfumed, new wood-flavored wine. It has soft tannins and attractive acidity along with a drier core....
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91
WA
90
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $119.94 $120.60
12 bottles: $114.00
Less celebrated than 2009 and 2010, and you can feel the fruit is a little less intense through the mid-palate....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $476.55 $529.50
Tasted over dinner in July 2009.
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91
Case only
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $90.36
This is a balanced, classic and sculpted Pauillac, if a little quiet. Shows the juicy elegance of a...
DC
91
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90
Case only
Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $39.78
This is attractive, ready to drink, a little austere but packed with firm and crunchy blueberry and raspberry fruits....
DC
91
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91
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.94 $28.59
The dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by loads of cassis and cherry jam notes intermixed with hints of licorice,...
WA
91
Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.59
12 bottles: $22.14
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $94.89 $102.30
The brilliant 2011 Troplong Mondot is one of the superstars of the vintage. The final blend was 89% Merlot, 9%...
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1991 1996 2011 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.