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Le Clarence De Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2012
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$136.80
An equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Cabernet Franc, this wine is structured, serious and...
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Le Petit Cheval Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$155.58
The 2012 Petit Cheval is striking for many reasons, not the least of which is a very high percentage of Cabernet...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$288.28
I don’t remember a second wine of Mouton being so outstanding. This is really plummy and juicy on the nose with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$268.95
A rich and round red with currant, strawberry and citrus character. Full body, creamy tannins and a fruity finish....
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Les Forts De Latour Pauillac 2008
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$205.95
Lots of cassis and floral aromas with hints of spice such as white pepper. Full body, silky tannins and a bright and...
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Les Forts De Latour Pauillac 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$247.30
Lots of cassis and floral aromas with hints of spice such as white pepper. Full body, silky tannins and a bright and...
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Les Forts De Latour Pauillac 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$211.48
The second wine of Château Latour, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour is a smoking good, rich, concentrated effort that...
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Les Forts De Latour Pauillac 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$206.76
The second wine of Château Latour, the 2012 Les Forts de Latour is a smoking good, rich, concentrated effort that...
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Pagodes De Cos Saint Estephe 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$67.36
Named after the Chinese facade of this most extraordinary of wineries, this wine is ripe and smooth in a style that...
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Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol 2012
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$209.37
A blooming bouquet backed by a splendid core of multi-faceted fruit give this real class, which Left Bank wines often...
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Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$217.67
A blooming bouquet backed by a splendid core of multi-faceted fruit give this real class, which Left Bank wines often...
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Vina Cobos Malbec 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$210.59
Fabulous nose as always with meat, foie gras, blackberries, white truffles, and orange peel. Full body plus fine and...
Malbec Red Bordeaux 2008 2012 750ml
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.