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$62.48
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$61.23
This is a complex and introverted vineyard-designate. Sour cherry, pomegranate and rhubarb surround a wildness of...
750ml
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A blooming bouquet backed by a splendid core of multi-faceted fruit give this real class, which Left Bank wines often...
750ml - Case of 6
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$236.75
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Albert Bichot Clos De La Roche Grand Cru 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$239.22
The 2012 Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru has a very fragrant, perfumed bouquet with brambly black fruit, cold stone and...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$146.91
This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$66.59
A cooler year expressed as a finer, fragrant pinot for Ata Rangi. Bright perfume, orange zest, pomegranate, light red...
750ml - 1 Bottle
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The single parcel of La Côte Aux Enfants has long been the source for Bollinger’s still red wine for both their...
750ml - Case of 6
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$313.95
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Calera Pinot Noir De Villiers Vineyard 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$94.45
I loved the 2012 Pinot Noir de Villiers. It's a beautifully complete, balanced and satisfying Pinot Noir that does...
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Calera Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$93.68
From one of the cooler terroirs on the estate, the 2012 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard offers full-bodied richness and...
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Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$458.91
Firm tannins and great freshness, with a touch of bitter chocolate as well as spice and tight tannins. This second...
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Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2008
750ml - Case of 12
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$325.70
Firm tannins and great freshness, with a touch of bitter chocolate as well as spice and tight tannins. This second...
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Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$392.71
Perfumed and pretty aromas of blackcurrants, mineral and stones. Full body, very structured and intense. Tannic and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$91.78
Fragrant red-fruits nose, showing delicacy and charm. Sleek and elegant, yet concentrated, with firm tannins beneath....
750ml - Case of 6
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$157.77
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Chapelle D'ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$174.45
This is really superb with a chalk, dark berry, raspberry and citrus character. Full body, firm tannins and all in...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008
750ml - Case of 6
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$364.44
The 2008 Angélus offers a still youthful, vibrant color as well as a classic Angélus bouquet of spice box, black...
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Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008
750ml - Case of 12
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$350.03
The 2008 Angélus offers a still youthful, vibrant color as well as a classic Angélus bouquet of spice box, black...
Pinot Noir Red Bordeaux 2008 2012 750ml
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
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.