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Chateau Certan De May Pomerol 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$85.23
Barrel sample. Impressive, the tannins here, maybe too overwhelming. Look instead for the black plums, the spice and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$576.12
Barrel Sample Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very dark and intense, this is a big, concentrated wine, flavored...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$668.97
Barrel Sample Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very dark and intense, this is a big, concentrated wine, flavored...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$793.70
Barrel Sample Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very dark and intense, this is a big, concentrated wine, flavored...
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Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$127.95
Extremely backward, firm, and virile, this macho wine exhibits full-bodied power, a dense blackberry, smoky nose,...
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Chateau Clos L'eglise Cotes De Castillon 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$39.80
This has to be a star buy for this winter, it is absolutely stunning value! Despite its age it still has plenty of...
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Chateau Cos D'estournel Saint Estephe 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$159.12
Cos d'Estournel has softened those austere Saint-Estèphe tannins and produced a wine that is all opulence and...
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Chateau D'armailhac Pauillac 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$88.97
This is shows lovely ripeness and roundness with pretty fruit and a rather creamy texture. Lead pencil and...
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Chateau D'armailhac Pauillac 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$87.89
This is shows lovely ripeness and roundness with pretty fruit and a rather creamy texture. Lead pencil and...
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Chateau Du Tertre Margaux 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.95
Barrel sample. A balanced, structured wine which brings its structure into play with the rich, but fresh fruit. The...
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$191.95
This is not quite as silky smooth and rich as the 2005 and yet it's full of promise. It feels young, with tannins...
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$257.00
This is not quite as silky smooth and rich as the 2005 and yet it's full of promise. It feels young, with tannins...
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Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$97.65
The character of this wine, a straight line of tannins and black currant fruit flavors, is the model of a classic...
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Chateau Feytit-Clinet Pomerol 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$82.97
Not quite up to the soaring standards of 2005, but still there is confidence, poise and stunning depth. Sit back and...
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Chateau Giscours Margaux 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$75.90
After initial tastings suggested there was too much tannin, the wine has undergone a welcome transformation. It has...
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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$84.87
Among the most seductive noses from Pauillac. Strong, cassis-stained palate with a lovely sense of upwards motion and...
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Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$82.50
Deep, intense brambly fruit unfurls gently over the palate. Not yet reached its tertiary stage but this knows where...
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Chateau Haut Bages Liberal Pauillac 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.95
Dark ruby purple in color, with aromas of currant and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicious...
Chenin Blanc Red Bordeaux Tempranillo 2006 750ml
Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
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.