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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$225.51
The only vintage of this wine to be bottled, the 2018 Cote Rotie Coteaux de Tupin (previously reviewed as "Unnamed...
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Benjamin Et David Duclaux Cote Rotie Maison 2017
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$121.95
The medium to full-bodied 2017 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge hints at violets and dried herbs on the nose, then delivers...
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Bernard Levet Cote Rotie Amethyste 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.51
A prospective blend assembled from several barrels for my tasting, the 2020 Cote Rotie Amethyste—a blend of five...
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Blason D'issan Margaux 2015
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$77.94
This is so delicious now with plum, chocolate and hazelnut character. Full-bodied, layered and yummy. Round tannins...
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Blason D'issan Margaux 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$78.70
Blackberry, blueberry, graphite, clove, tobacco and mahogany on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm,...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$90.78
Pretty aromas of crushed blueberries, with sliced mushrooms that follow through to a full body and chewy tannins with...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.30
Shows a toasty profile, with well-roasted tobacco leaf and charcoal notes coating a core of steeped plum and...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$172.45
The 2016 L'Evangile Blason de l'Evangile is another brilliant second wine that delivers the goods. Showing a more...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2019
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$124.51
Expressive nose filled with softly perfumed red fruit with touches of blackcurrant and black cherries. Great acidity,...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.78
Expressive nose filled with softly perfumed red fruit with touches of blackcurrant and black cherries. Great acidity,...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$125.84
A beautiful second wine with black olives, tapenade, black berries, plums and chocolate. Medium to full body. Lovely...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.04
A beautiful second wine with black olives, tapenade, black berries, plums and chocolate. Medium to full body. Lovely...
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2021
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$126.17
An elegant and mineral red with a medium body and tight, fine tannins. Stony, with fresh red-fruit and citrus notes....
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Blason De L'evangile Pomerol 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.84
An elegant and mineral red with a medium body and tight, fine tannins. Stony, with fresh red-fruit and citrus notes....
Red Bordeaux Syrah France 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.
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.