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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Blanc 2005
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$886.95
Vibrant and exciting, with intense aromas of light toasty oak, pineapple skin, lemon, gooseberry, acacia honey and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$144.44
Purple color with shimmering reflections. On the nose of powerful fragrances: wild blackberries, ripe cherry,...
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Chateau Margaux Pavillon Blanc 2005
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$359.95
This stunningly rich 100% Sauvignon Blanc is drinking fabulously well at present, yet it has the potential to evolve...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$83.70
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$213.95
The best showing yet from this cuvee (I rated in 96+ earlier this year), the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Le Secret de...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$1082.77
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$221.82
Red Rhone Blend Viognier White Bordeaux 2005 750ml
Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.
France is widely known as being the home of many of the world's finest white wines, and within France, the name which rings out across the wine world and is always associated with excellence of quality and flavor is Bordeaux. The white wines of the magnificent Bordeaux region are typically blended, and rely on the winemaker's skill and expertise to achieve the fine balance between the primary grape varietals used. Most blended white Bordeaux wines are made up of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle varietals, although there are actually nine grapes officially allowed by French wine law for the inclusion in Bordeaux white wines. The other six are Sauvignon Gris, Merlot Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Ondenc and Mauzac, although the use of these other grapes has been in steady decline over the past century.