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Alphonse Mellot Cuvee Edmond Sancerre Blanc 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.62
Now mature, this wine balances crisp citrus with warm apricot flavors. It is smooth and intense, with a texture that...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$75.45
Having tasted the white Generation XIX a year ago before it headed for the bottling line, its pedigree continues to...
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Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere Sancerre Blanc 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$313.16
From dense white-chalk soil, this wine lies at the heart of this producer's range. It is a generous, full-bodied wine...
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Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere Sancerre Blanc 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$38.90
The 2021 Sancerre La Moussiere was tasted as a finished wine still in tank and offers attractive purity and balance....
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Alphonse Mellot Pouilly Fume 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$321.19
Mellot's 2018 Pouilly-Fumé opens with an intense and aromatic, clear and elegant bouquet of ripe pears and...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$80.53
The 2016 Laroque is blended of 95% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines more than 50...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.62
Composed of 99% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Laroque sports a deep garnet-purple color and is redolent of...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$104.71
This estate is in a cool, limestone terroir on the eastern side of Saint- Emilion, and it's been firing on all...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$41.75
This estate is in a cool, limestone terroir on the eastern side of Saint- Emilion, and it's been firing on all...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.23
I continue to just love this château, which is located in one of the cooler terroirs in the appellation, sitting on...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.77
The 2020 Laroque is even better than the en primeur sample. Dark and enveloping, with tons of class, Laroque is a...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$37.80
The 2020 Laroque is even better than the en primeur sample. Dark and enveloping, with tons of class, Laroque is a...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$69.94
93-95 The 2021 Laroque is a standout. Bright and racy, with tremendous persistence, Laroque stakes its claim as...
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Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$36.18
93-95 The 2021 Laroque is a standout. Bright and racy, with tremendous persistence, Laroque stakes its claim as...
Merlot Sauvignon Blanc France Uruguay Pre-Arrival
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.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
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.