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750ml - Case of 12
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$139.06
The Les Cailloux 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as lots of gamy, meaty notes...
750ml - Case of 12
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$72.96
750ml - Case of 12
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$58.95
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$425.62
Beginning to enter its second phase of life - there's development here, but it's still a bit dumb and inexpressive -...
750ml - Case of 3
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$270.28
Spice, lift and zest - the hallmarks of the vintage are immediately apparent on the nose. Some woody, roasted spices...
750ml - Case of 6
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$82.78
What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a...
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Chateau Des Tours Vacqueyras 2010
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$300.58
Bright red. Heady aromas of candied red fruits, cherry pit and anise, with a suave floral note emerging with...
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Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2010
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2015.08
$2143.70
Showing more finesse and elegance than the Pignan, yet still with plenty of density and concentration, the 2010...
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Chateau Taillefer Pomerol 2010
750ml - Case of 12
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$119.21
Vibrant nose with blueberries, licorice and coffee. Violets and a steely mineral note. Juicy and full-bodied with a...
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Clos Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2010
750ml - Case of 12
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$199.53
Undoubtedly one of the greatest Châteauneuf vintages of recent times, up there with the 1990 - and perhaps the 2016;...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$114.95
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Domaine Anne Gros Minervois Les Carretals 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$60.29
My favorite of the 2012s, the 2012 Minervois Les Carretals (named after the vineyard where it comes from) offers...
750ml - Case of 12
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$48.54
Armagnac Merlot Red Rhone Blend 2010 2012 France 750ml
Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.
Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.
Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.
With its dark blue colored fruits and high juice content, Merlot varietal grapes have long been a favorite of wine producers around the globe, with it being found in vineyards across Europe, the Americas and elsewhere in the New World. One of the distinguishing features of Merlot grapes is the fact that they have a relatively low tannin content and an exceptionally soft and fleshy character, meaning they are capable of producing incredibly rounded and mellow wines. This mellowness is balanced with plenty of flavor, however, and has made Merlot grapes the varietal of choice for softening other, more astringent and tannin-heavy wines, often resulting in truly exceptional produce. Merlot is regarded as one of the key 'Bordeaux' varietals for precisely this reason; when combined with the drier Cabernet Sauvignon, it is capable of blending beautifully to produce some of the finest wines available in the world.
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.