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Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$366.18
Loads of crushed berries, with mineral, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and...
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Chateau D'armailhac Pauillac 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$190.53
Very fruity with strawberry and currants on the nose. Full bodied, with silky tannins and a long, fruity finish....
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Chateau Giscours Margaux 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$210.43
Very perfumed and delicately fruity with plums and violets. Full body with super-integrated tannins and a clean...
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$2144.67
The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$381.59
I have had this wine three times out of bottle, rating it 97 once and 98 twice. It is a colossal success and a...
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Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$431.98
Pretty, clean, and perfumed, with a milk chocolate and berry character. Full bodied, with round and velvety tannins...
Aligote Red Bordeaux Tempranillo 2003 1.5Ltr
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.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.