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Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$124.95
Wow. This really shows wonderful depth and complexity on the nose with blueberries, fresh flowers and hints of...
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Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$262.43
A true younger sibling of the first growth, this well-known second wine offers a finely scented bouquet and creamy...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.95
Beautiful aromas of crushed blackberry, dried lavender and licorice lead to a full-bodied palate, with supervelvety...
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Chateau Pierre 1er Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$44.77
This shows a solid core of fruit with a mineral, berry and dry strawberry character. Medium-to-full body, with silky...
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Chateau D'armailhac Pauillac 2005
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$283.13
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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Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$210.95
What an expressive nose! Plump, fruit driven, juicy cherry, blackberry, ripe cassis and rose stem. The opposite of...
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$407.27
#38 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2015. This combines considerable power and concentration with rich, impressive fruits....
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Clos De L'oratoire Saint Emilion 2005
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$88.62
Think of a chocolate fudge ice cream sundae drizzled with coffee, creme de cassis and blackberry liqueur and you’ll...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$54.35
Full-bodied and tight for the vintage and appellation with plenty of rust, salt and fruit character. Long and...
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Chapelle D'ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$299.29
The second wine of Ausone, the Chapelle d’Ausone, usually represents about 50% of the production from this tiny...
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Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2005
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$374.95
Tight and dense still but so integrated and seamless in texture. Aromas of chocolate, hazelnuts, dried spices and...
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Chateau Barde Haut Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$44.94
A dense and polished red for the vintage with dried strawberry, raspberry and chocolate character. Full body, firm...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$461.13
Barrel sample. A complete wine, rich and opulent. It has all the right balances of acidity, sweet fruits, black...
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Le Clarence De Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2012
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$136.80
An equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Cabernet Franc, this wine is structured, serious and...
Red Bordeaux White Rhone Blend 2005 2012 France
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.
The Rhone region of France has been producing superb quality white blended wines for centuries, and is a region highly respected and esteemed around the world, with plenty of New World countries keen to emulate the styles and techniques displayed by the historic wineries and skilled vintners of the area. The secret to the Rhone's success when it comes to blended white wines is the careful and expert selection of certain grape varietals, which each lend special features to the blended wine and bring balance and harmony to the bottle. Most commonly, blended white Rhone wines feature no more than two grapes of either the Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne or Grenache Blanc varietals, and are renowned for their exceptional flavors and highly aromatic, floral character.
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.