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Red
750ml
Bottle: $585.36 $650.40
Along with the 2005, the 2009 is the greatest Angelus I've tasted and is a perfect wine in every way. Based on 60%...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $182.70 $203.00
This wine showed exceptionally well, both at the the Bordeaux 10 Years On tasting in London a few weeks ago and in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $184.95 $203.90
An attractive, medium-bodied St.-Julien with plenty of blueberry character, plus touches of cassis and mint and a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $54.90
12 bottles: $53.80
Ripe, fresh and decidedly forward in style, with a modestly tarry edge supporting the juicy blackberry, loganberry...
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90
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $126.00 $140.00
Showing beautifully, the 2009 Château Brane-Cantenac is loaded with classic Margaux notes of sandalwood, dried...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $220.02
A wine that expresses the sun-drenched and opulent character of the vintage, and yet Merlot does not play a leading...
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Case only
Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $210.00
The freshness on the nose is striking and you could easily mistake this for a 4-5 year old wine. Ripe elderberry and...
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Red
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $1274.95
One of my favorite vintages from this incredible terroir located on the upper plateau of Saint-Emilion, the 2009...
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97
Red
375ml
Bottle: $39.94
Gorgeous ripe fruit character, with loads of blueberries, blackberries and flowers. Full body, with velvety tannins...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $97.80
12 bottles: $92.34
Along with brambly fruit and hints of vanilla on the nose, the finesse of the tannins is most admirable in this wine,...
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Case only
Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $1627.50
A profoundly generous wine with coffee grounds and patisserie notes revealing grilled oak that's subtle but extremely...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $173.95
12 bottles: $170.47
Juicy and nicely framed with a singed bay leaf note, which allows the medium-weight core of crushed plum and mulled...
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Sale
Red
750ml
Bottle: $396.81 $440.90
Another magical wine from this property, the 2009 Château Cos D'Estournel reminds me slightly of the 2005 with its...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $30.95
12 bottles: $30.33
The quality of the fruit and tannins are very pretty here. It’s full-bodied, with round velvety texture and a...
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Red
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $1659.00
Plenty of ripe cassis and chocolate with a hint of smoke on the nose lead you into a ripe and velvety Pauillac that...
WE
93
JS
93
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $99.90 $106.80
Plenty of ripe cassis and chocolate with a hint of smoke on the nose lead you into a ripe and velvety Pauillac that...
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93
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93
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $49.89 $52.80
92-94 Barrel sample. Big, ripe, juicy wine, the tannins very solid and dark. It has layers of new wood, power and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $113.63
12 bottles: $111.35
A wine that continues the impressive rise of du Tertre. It is becoming one of the sure values of Margaux, and this...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $394.94
Probably one of my most consistent 100 pointers, I've been lucky enough to taste through close to a case of this...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $114.94
Loads of sweet tobacco and berry character, with hints of chocolate on the nose. Full body, with meat and earth....
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Red Bordeaux 2009 France Bordeaux

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.

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.

There are few wine regions in the world with a reputation as glowing and well established as that of the Bordeaux, in France. Situated mainly around the Dordogne and Gironde rivers, Bordeaux makes the most of its humid climate and rich, clay and gravel based soils to grow some of the finest examples of red and white grape varietals on earth. Wineries in this region have been in operation for hundreds of years, and have carefully developed the expertise required for the production of carefully balanced and utterly delicious blended red and white wines, alongside some exceptional single variety bottles. Many of the chateaux found in Bordeaux have become household names, due to their prestige and the excellence of their products, grown with love and dedication by heritage wineries in this beautiful and special region.