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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $690.09
Structured and dense, this wine revels in its tension and tight texture. While there are plenty of black fruits, the...
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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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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $293.28
#16 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2016. This is an impressive wine that transcends the problems of the vintage. It has...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $173.34
Extremely perfumed with cocoa powder, nuts and hints of cherries. Medium body, lovely density of fruit and a soft and...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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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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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $216.00
93–95. Barrel Sample. A rich and structured wine, this combines both the ripeness of mature Merlot and a solid, dry...
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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....
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $349.95
This is real wine with a tasty and rich palate with chocolate, stone and berry. Medium to full body with refined...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $2151.70
The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades...
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Bottle: $1175.28
Very enticing sweet tobacco, cedar, tar and blackcurrant on the nose with hints of black mushrooms and violets....
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $382.69
I have had this wine three times out of bottle, rating it 97 once and 98 twice. It is a colossal success and a...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $157.79
In an opulent style, this wine is full of ripe fruits and generous tannins. Juicy acidity gives it a fresh lift...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $340.45
Pretty, clean, and perfumed, with a milk chocolate and berry character. Full bodied, with round and velvety tannins...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $293.30
Ripe and showing the typical generosity of this château, this bold, round wine is powered by rich berry and damson...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $1298.95
A heady, exotic wine, the 2003 Mouton Rothschild takes hold of all the senses. The ripeness and exuberance of the...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $1016.16
This generous, almost opulent wine has both concentration and rounded fruits. It's open already, hinting at...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $72.61
Offers solid, grippy plum and black currant fruit, with charcoal and tobacco shadings and lovely floral note drifting...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $9484.99
The difficulties of the vintage are hardly evident here. Very deep in colour, the wine is dense and opulent on the...
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Red Bordeaux 2003 2013 France 1.5Ltr Pre-Arrival

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.