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This wine has gone through some oak ageing in a style reminiscent of Bordeaux Blancs from the 1960s, although...
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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$65.70
I thought the 2011 was the best ever from this stylish wine producer in Sardinia. But the 2012 is clearly better...
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Chateau De Fieuzal Pessac Leognan Blanc 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$55.95
The wine is beautifully balanced, poised between ripe yellow fruits and a tight, taut acidity and minerality. It...
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Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Blanc 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$798.74
This wine encompasses all the star qualities of white Bordeaux. Lemon and grapefruit tones are balanced by ripe...
750ml - Case of 6
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$551.61
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Chateau Pape Clement Pessac Leognan Blanc 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$122.95
I am not sure what the exact blend is for the 2012 Pape Clément, but it has a light gold color and is a gorgeously...
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Clos Des Lunes Lune D'or Blanc 2012
750ml - Case of 3
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$48.21
A white that shows an intense and dense palate of dried apples and apricots. Full and chalky. Juicy and rich. Shows...
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R. Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$123.58
Nuanced pine nuts, macadamia, white truffle, dried pineapple, seaweed and marzipan. Full and voluminous on the palate...
Carignan Mourvedre White Blend White Bordeaux 2012 Wine
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.
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.