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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$214.95
The wine is dark, deep, rich and dense. It has just the right wood element, black berry juice and a pure line of...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$304.95
The 2008 Lynch Bages is brilliant stuff as well as a textbook Pauillac. Revealing a still youthful ruby/purple color...
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Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$999.91
Firm tannins and great freshness, with a touch of bitter chocolate as well as spice and tight tannins. This second...
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Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$241.46
The wine is dark, deep, rich and dense. It has just the right wood element, black berry juice and a pure line of...
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Chateau Cos D'estournel Saint Estephe 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$397.24
The first vintage made at the new winery, the 2008 Cos d’Estournel is drinking beautifully today, with terrific...
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Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$260.16
A magnificent sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 Duhart Milon is the shrewd consumer’s wine to purchase by the case...
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1794.95
A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value...
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Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$157.36
The 2008 Lagrange was picked from 6 to 22 October. It has an intense bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and damp earth...
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$509.61
The 2008 Léoville Las Cases has a backward, broody, earthy bouquet with intense tobacco and graphite aromas, more...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 2008
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$275.44
You're getting the aged, mature aromas; cola, toffee, caramel, vanilla and blackcurrant. Slightly subdued on the...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$205.00
You're getting the aged, mature aromas; cola, toffee, caramel, vanilla and blackcurrant. Slightly subdued on the...
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Chateau Margaux Margaux 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$1026.20
This stood out immediately among the five first growth wines for its floral hit right off the first nose. The epitome...
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$1199.95
Starting to really come into its own, this is packed full of savoury blackberry, redcurrant and blueberry fruit with...
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Chateau Palmer Margaux 2008
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$632.45
This has a deeper grip of fruit, one of the best so far, delivering spades of Margaux typicity and a gorgeous balance...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$400.95
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$322.58
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Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Clos De La Marechale Rouge 2008
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$589.10
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$369.95
Tart cherry, porcini, and game in the nose of the d’Angerville 2008 Volnay Champans lead to a sappy, bright...
Carignan Pinot Noir Red Bordeaux 2008 1.5Ltr
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
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.