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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$859.55
Berry, cherry and chocolate on the nose, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a spicy, cedary,...
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Chateau Cos D'estournel Saint Estephe 1988
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$250.33
#38 in Top 100, 1991. Beautiful aromas of fresh herbs, such as tarragon and mint, with berry and cherry undertones....
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 1988
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$275.20
This is a little softer than the 1986, with coffee, plum and cassis notes. It's highly appealing right now, sweet and...
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Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 1988
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$180.34
A lovely wine that's medium-bodied, well balanced and effortlessly drinkable. It's less exuberant and concentrated...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$334.95
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Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac 1988
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$400.72
Complex aromas of dark chocolate, currant and cigar box. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a mouthpuckering finish....
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Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge 1988
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$314.94
Wonderfully complex and fresh, with milk chocolate, currant and raspberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with supersilky...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$318.72
Albarino Red Bordeaux Other Italian Reds 1988
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
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.