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Full ruby-red. Slightly roasted aromas of black raspberry, cassis, smoked meat, truffle, leather and espresso. Sweet,...
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In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get...
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The successful 2002 exhibits a beautiful, dense ruby/purple color, a lovely concoction of raspberries, cassis,...
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Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, with cassis and blueberries and hints of spice. Full-bodied and very rich, with a...
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Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, with cassis and blueberries and hints of spice. Full-bodied and very rich, with a...
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Blackberry and chocolate with hints of toasted oak. Medium-bodied, with good tannins and a medium, fruity finish. Not...
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A refined and pretty wine now with spice, berry and chocolate character on the nose and palate. Medium to full body,...
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Red-ruby. Very sweet, exotic aromas of red berry liqueur and licorice. Nicely concentrated, sweet and fruit-driven,...
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Good red-ruby. Black fruits, licorice and shoe polish, with a light roasted note. Then dry, inky and penetrating,...
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As it closes in on age 20, the 2002 Haut-Brion is beginning to drink very well, opening in the glass with aromas of...
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As it closes in on age 20, the 2002 Haut-Brion is beginning to drink very well, opening in the glass with aromas of...
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The 2002 l’Eglise-Clinet has a straightforward bouquet with more tertiary scents than other vintages, airy red...
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90-92 Good deep ruby-red. Currant, roasted plum and oak notes of chocolate and coconut on the nose. Then bright, pure...
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Red Bordeaux 2002 France

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.

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.