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750ml
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$329.40
$366.00
This is mind-blowing with complex and superb aromas of dried flowers, blackcurrants and raspberries. Full-bodied, yet...
750ml
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$97.95
$102.54
The iconic 2012 Pape Clement is a candidate for near-perfection as well as one of the wines of the vintage. From...
750ml
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$578.43
$642.70
Even more flamboyant and sexy than the 2000, the 2005 Pavie has everything you could ever want from a wine. Deep,...
750ml
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$368.55
$409.50
Bottled under a black label to celebrate Pavie’s addition to the Grand Cru Classé “A” classification, the 2012...
1.5Ltr
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$167.00
6 bottles:
$164.00
Aromas of dark fruits and flowers follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Very fine...
750ml
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$42.94
12 bottles:
$42.08
A seductive style of wine in 2005, this Peyrabon has a deep ruby/purple color and round, juicy blackcurrant and black...
750ml
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$264.06
$293.40
The 2005 Pichon-Longueville Baron is another concentrated, full-bodied 2005 that’s starting to drink well. Cassis,...
750ml
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$167.21
$185.79
A silky, pure, even sexy, Pauillac that excels in the vintage, the 2012 from Pichon Longueville Baron sports a deep...
750ml
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$217.53
$241.70
Always showing well, this bottle of 2005 Château Pontet Canet was just about pure perfection in a glass. Still...
750ml
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$124.20
$138.00
What an expressive nose! Plump, fruit driven, juicy cherry, blackberry, ripe cassis and rose stem. The opposite of...
750ml
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$32.88
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Potensac surpassed my expectations from barrel, because as I...
750ml
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$68.94
12 bottles:
$67.56
This is deep, rich and pretty full-on for the vintage. I can see the ambition here, although it's a little austere...
750ml - Case of 12
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$93.28
Barrel sample. Solid, dry tannins, very firm and hard, but they are also ripe. The wine has high extraction, very...
375ml
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$65.10
The 2012 Rauzan-Ségla (54.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 1.5% Petit Verdot) is a classic Rauzan-Ségla, still...
750ml
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$49.90
12 bottles:
$48.90
Dense colour, striklingly pure Cabernet cassis nose, richness of fruit and firmness of ripe tannins, a wine of real...
750ml
Bottle:
$165.70
12 bottles:
$156.28
I'm not sure you need me to recap the weather conditions in 2005 as it's such a famous, and relatively recent, year....
750ml
Bottle:
$99.94
12 bottles:
$97.94
Barrel sample. This wine is heavily influenced by ample new-wood aging. It's deliciously juicy with black currant and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$163.35
Owned by the Castéja family, Trottevieille has one parcel of some of the oldest vines in St.-Emilion. Dense purple,...
750ml
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$103.35
$108.20
12 bottles:
$101.65
Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberry, blackberry, mineral and licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate. This...
Red Bordeaux Syrah 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.
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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.