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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$420.55
Full ruby-red. Slightly roasted aromas of black raspberry, cassis, smoked meat, truffle, leather and espresso. Sweet,...
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Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$541.30
In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$137.49
Balanced and refined, with tobacco and berry character. Medium body. Long, silky finish. This shows harmony. Almost...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$102.95
Balanced and refined, with tobacco and berry character. Medium body. Long, silky finish. This shows harmony. Almost...
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Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$79.95
The successful 2002 exhibits a beautiful, dense ruby/purple color, a lovely concoction of raspberries, cassis,...
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Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$156.01
Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, with cassis and blueberries and hints of spice. Full-bodied and very rich, with a...
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Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.06
Blackberry and chocolate with hints of toasted oak. Medium-bodied, with good tannins and a medium, fruity finish. Not...
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Chateau Cos D'estournel Saint Estephe 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$159.52
A refined and pretty wine now with spice, berry and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Medium to full body,...
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Chateau De Fieuzal Pessac Leognan 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.95
Red-ruby. Very sweet, exotic aromas of red berry liqueur and licorice. Nicely concentrated, sweet and fruit-driven,...
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Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$101.56
A sweet, fruity, medium-bodied, surprisingly forward effort, the deep plum/purple-colored 2002 Gruaud Larose exhibits...
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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Rouge 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$456.22
As it closes in on age 20, the 2002 Haut-Brion is beginning to drink very well, opening in the glass with aromas of...
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Chateau L'eglise-Clinet Pomerol 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$142.95
The 2002 l’Eglise-Clinet has a straightforward bouquet with more tertiary scents than other vintages, airy red...
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Chateau L'evangile Pomerol 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$222.70
90-92 Good deep ruby-red. Currant, roasted plum and oak notes of chocolate and coconut on the nose. Then bright, pure...
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Chateau L'evangile Pomerol 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$166.95
90-92 Good deep ruby-red. Currant, roasted plum and oak notes of chocolate and coconut on the nose. Then bright, pure...
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Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc 2002
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.06
The 2002 La Lagune, a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, the remainder Petit Verdot with a little Merlot, has a...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$236.24
Bright aromas of blackberries, cherries, currants and toasted oak follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy...
Blaufrankisch Mavrodaphne Red Bordeaux Saperavi 2002 750ml
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.