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Red
750ml
Bottle: $24.60
12 bottles: $24.11
Many 2011 wines remain a touch austere. This is no exception, but it’s developing complexity. The nose is lightly...
DC
90
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $108.54 $120.60
Less celebrated than 2009 and 2010, and you can feel the fruit is a little less intense through the mid-palate....
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $90.36
This is a balanced, classic and sculpted Pauillac, if a little quiet. Shows the juicy elegance of a...
DC
91
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $39.78
This is attractive, ready to drink, a little austere but packed with firm and crunchy blueberry and raspberry fruits....
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91
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91
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.94 $28.59
The dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by loads of cassis and cherry jam notes intermixed with hints of licorice,...
WA
91
Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.59
12 bottles: $22.14
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $94.89 $102.30
The brilliant 2011 Troplong Mondot is one of the superstars of the vintage. The final blend was 89% Merlot, 9%...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.00
12 bottles: $38.22
Red cherries, white pepper with hints of mint give to this wine a fresh and chewy taste with a lightly toasted hint....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $90.60
12 bottles: $88.79
I love the aromatics on this. Clear spice, some fig and cinnamon exoticism but set against fine tannins and a ton of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.37
12 bottles: $15.06
Red
750ml
Bottle: $31.80
12 bottles: $31.16
Opaque purple. Delicate aromas of plum and cassis lifted by a pretty floral note. Then bright and juicy, with plenty...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $58.83
12 bottles: $57.65
Smooth and rich while remaining structured, this wine performs the role of second wine very well. The tannins are...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $45.21
6 bottles: $44.31
Focused, with a light chalky frame around a core of gently mulled plum and red currant fruit flavors and light anise,...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $78.65
A wine with a seamless tannin structure of ripe tannins. Very fine and polished. Lovely subtle fruit. Well done for...
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91
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $994.70
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $437.07
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $415.89
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $712.82
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
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95
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94
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $346.81
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
DC
95
WA
94
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Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $342.02
Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose...
DC
95
WA
94

Ice Wine Red Bordeaux Mencia 2011

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.