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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $213.28
The 2004 Gruaud Larose is a vintage that I have not tasted since 2011. This example, from a half-bottle, shows a...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $68.16
Aromas of cassis bush and wet earth with oyster shell. Medium to full body, firm and juicy tannins and a delicious...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $754.43
Brilliant yellow color. Musky aromas of ginger, roasted nuts and honey. Wonderfully large-scaled, round and ripe,...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $443.58
Of the pair of châteaux, La Mission Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion (both owned by the Dillon banking family) that face...
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96
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $157.69
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $234.95
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $72.37
This has a beautiful line of tannins and fruit with a backbone of fresh acidity. It’s full-bodied, bright and racy....
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93
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $221.87
As so often, La Mission is rich, voluptuous, opulent and always a wine that seduces when it is young. But watch for...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $272.05
As so often, La Mission is rich, voluptuous, opulent and always a wine that seduces when it is young. But watch for...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $687.95
Yes, there is power to this wine. But more than that, it exudes authority; a dense and solid wine with an impressive...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $818.81
Yes, there is power to this wine. But more than that, it exudes authority; a dense and solid wine with an impressive...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $608.29
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $67.95
One of the real surprises in this tasting, the 2004 Larcis Ducasse is a gorgeous wine for near and medium term...
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1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $1175.70
There are tannins, structure and power, but also supreme elegance. The 2004 acidity comes through in the sweet cassis...
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97
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $534.78
There are tannins, structure and power, but also supreme elegance. The 2004 acidity comes through in the sweet cassis...
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97
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $444.95
A cooler year than 2003 or 2005, and the precision is clear, with layers of tight black fruits, cedar and fresh mint...
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95
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $187.95
A cooler year than 2003 or 2005, and the precision is clear, with layers of tight black fruits, cedar and fresh mint...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $219.16
A cooler year than 2003 or 2005, and the precision is clear, with layers of tight black fruits, cedar and fresh mint...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $93.95
Along with Leoville Las Cases and a few others, this is among the stars of the appellation. Made in a more floral,...
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Along with Leoville Las Cases and a few others, this is among the stars of the appellation. Made in a more floral,...
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1971 2004 France

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.