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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$186.33
Tight, high acidity, lots of tannins; ageability.
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Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.40
I was truly impressed with the nose of the 2011 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino, a blend of grapes from Adrianna...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$348.71
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$338.62
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$367.31
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$507.83
Combining power with great elegance, this wine displays superripe, rich fruits that are restrained by velvet tannins...
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Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$516.91
Combining power with great elegance, this wine displays superripe, rich fruits that are restrained by velvet tannins...
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Chateau Beauregard Pomerol 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$51.28
90-92 Barrel sample. Aromas of new wood mark this wine. On the palate, the tannins are gentle, with flavors of ripe...
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Chateau Beauregard Pomerol 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.94
90-92 Barrel sample. Aromas of new wood mark this wine. On the palate, the tannins are gentle, with flavors of ripe...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$86.47
Barrel sample. Big and powerful, this is a wine that is supported by dense tannins. The feeling is dry and firm, with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.60
Barrel sample. Big and powerful, this is a wine that is supported by dense tannins. The feeling is dry and firm, with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.84
Lots of ripe-strawberry character with raspberry undertones. Full body with round, velvety tannins and a juicy...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$156.61
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Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$137.51
Less intense than the 2010 vintage, but there are still rich dark cassis and bilberry notes on offer, with blonde...
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Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$136.08
Less intense than the 2010 vintage, but there are still rich dark cassis and bilberry notes on offer, with blonde...
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Chateau Boyd-Cantenac Margaux 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$63.12
Gentle coffee grounds, good levels of concentration to the raspberry and blueberry fruits. Feels good to drink now,...
Malbec Red Bordeaux 2011 750ml Pre-Arrival
The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.
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.