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Rated 94 - Barrel sample. A solid effort, this is a wine with great fruit and firm structure to support it. Ripe and...
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Rated 93 - Touches of smoke, enjoyable balance and rich tannic hold, smoke grilled notes are even more evident when...
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Rated 97 - The 2012 Cheval Blanc boasts stunning power and a vertical, imposing sense of structure that is quite rare...
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Rated 96 - A wine I've had multiple times, the 2012 Clinet is a rich, beautifully pure effort that has terrific notes...
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Rated 96 - A wine I've had multiple times, the 2012 Clinet is a rich, beautifully pure effort that has terrific notes...
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Rated 95 - Always excellent for the vintage. What a nose with currants, blackberries, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stones and...
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Rated 91 - Blueberry, raspberry and citrus character. Hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Medium to full body, firm...
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Rated 95 - The 2012 Château d’Issan, builds on the richness of the second wine and adds more body, structure and...
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Rated 95 - Mesmerizing aromas of blackberries, licorice and mint. Wet stones too. Full-bodied and tight with...
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Red Bordeaux 2012 France

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.