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750ml
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$19.60
Graphite, dark-plum and blackberry aromas with leafy nuances. The palate has a strong core of firm linear tannins,...
750ml
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$25.88
12 bottles:
$25.36
Graphite and toasty oak played across ripe, dark plums and blackberries. The plush velvety tannins are nicely...
750ml
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$39.94
12 bottles:
$39.14
A very interesting wine with a great mix of savory, berry and delicate oak aromas. I love the balance of sweet fruit,...
750ml
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$65.50
12 bottles:
$61.09
This sister property to Château Giscours is firing on all cylinders with this wine. Rich, full of black-currant...
750ml
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$251.28
$279.20
The 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou is very reminiscent of the style of the vintage with dark berry aromas, smoky notes,...
750ml
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$34.94
$35.65
12 bottles:
$34.24
Dark berries with chocolate and lightly toasted oak on the nose. Opens to a full body with silky tannins and a...
750ml
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$128.95
12 bottles:
$126.37
The smoke, almond, dark-berry and plum character is impressive to this young Duhart. Full body, round and silky...
750ml
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$38.00
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$37.24
This wine from the biodynamic Durfort-Vivens estate is structured. It has all the ripe, juicy fruit of the vintage...
750ml
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$45.84
$50.70
Very deep-set aromas of blackberries and red and dark plum fruits, set amid integrated oak spices, cedar and hints of...
750ml
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$331.38
$368.20
A hold onto your hat wine, the 2015 Chateau Figeac is pure perfection and one of the wines of this terrific vintage....
750ml
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$44.94
12 bottles:
$44.04
A vivid and bright red with plum and spice plus hints of cedar and sandalwood. Medium to full body, silky tannins and...
750ml - Case of 12
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$34.68
A totally sexy, voluptuous wine, the 2015 Fonbadet is terrific. A rush of dark cherry jam, wild flowers, mint,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$44.83
A gorgeous and layered red showcasing blackberry, blueberry and mineral aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and...
750ml
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$22.94
12 bottles:
$22.48
The 2015 Fonréaud is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot cropped at 38Hl/Ha. It has a...
750ml
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$32.90
Aromas of impeccably ripe cassis, blackberries and dark cherries. Very fruit-focused nose. The palate has a suave...
375ml
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$19.70
Frank Phélan associates indulgent fruit, intense and compelling, with an elegant structure of silky tannins. It...
750ml
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$32.70
12 bottles:
$32.05
Frank Phélan associates indulgent fruit, intense and compelling, with an elegant structure of silky tannins. It...
1.5Ltr
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$264.95
6 bottles:
$259.65
Lots of cedar, tea-leaf and hazelnut character and ripe fruit aromas. Citrus peel, too. Full body, round and juicy...
750ml
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$17.91
12 bottles:
$15.83
Decadent and rich red with plum and blueberry aromas. Hints of spices and walnut shell. Full body, round and silky...
750ml
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$79.89
$87.20
This firm wine shows the tannic side of the vintage. Those tannins are dusty, enriched with black-currant fruits and...
Red Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 1996 2015 France Bordeaux
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.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
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.
There are few wine regions in the world with a reputation as glowing and well established as that of the Bordeaux, in France. Situated mainly around the Dordogne and Gironde rivers, Bordeaux makes the most of its humid climate and rich, clay and gravel based soils to grow some of the finest examples of red and white grape varietals on earth. Wineries in this region have been in operation for hundreds of years, and have carefully developed the expertise required for the production of carefully balanced and utterly delicious blended red and white wines, alongside some exceptional single variety bottles. Many of the chateaux found in Bordeaux have become household names, due to their prestige and the excellence of their products, grown with love and dedication by heritage wineries in this beautiful and special region.