Do we ship to you?.
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$450.36
A rather solar expression suffuses the complex nose mingling notes of prunes, spices, and forest floor. This is not...
1.5Ltr
Bottle:
$81.00
6 bottles:
$79.38
This is an impressively complete wine, the fruit right in context with the dark, dry tannins. All the elements are in...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$943.47
Initially the wine is all firm tannins, but then there is a pure line of fresh black fruits that comes through, with...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien 2006
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$309.88
Great depth on the palate and an array of flavours which sweep through coffee, bitter chocolate, cassis and black...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$355.19
Not a wine that will please everyone. This has the austerity and backward thinking of 2006 mixed with the sleek fruit...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$122.47
The 2006 Cantemerle was the "surprise package" of the blind tasting at Farr Vintners' horizontal. It has a...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$149.89
Subdued on opening, but with 30 minutes in a carafe it spills out rich pencil lead and liquorice notes, with...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$1511.80
$1608.30
Barrel Sample Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very dark and intense, this is a big, concentrated wine, flavored...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$243.38
The character of this wine, a straight line of tannins and black currant fruit flavors, is the model of a classic...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$287.95
The character of this wine, a straight line of tannins and black currant fruit flavors, is the model of a classic...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Giscours Margaux 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$160.82
After initial tastings suggested there was too much tannin, the wine has undergone a welcome transformation. It has...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Gracia Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$184.40
Bright ruby-red. Restrained but very pure nose hints at dark berries, minerals and sexy oak spices. Dense and suave...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Rouge 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1249.95
Less obvious than La Mission, this is more about charcoal, grilled berries and crisp minerality, with a near-perfect...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau L'eglise-Clinet Pomerol 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$513.78
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château L'Eglise-Clinet has a killer...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau L'evangile Pomerol 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$385.53
The sexy, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2006 l’Evangile achieved 14% natural alcohol, as high as any of the great...
Pre-Arrival
Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$144.65
This is racy for a 2006 with plenty of tobacco, berries and hints of mushroom. Light, stylish earthy character....
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$799.92
Colour still tight and inky at 10 years old. Smooth, silky, very expressive; this is so powerful it almost lulls you...
Pinot Noir Red Bordeaux 2006 1.5Ltr
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.