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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2000
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$172.85
This is super for a second wine. Fantastic aromas of chocolate, berry and coffee. Yet very classy and subtle....
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2009
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$141.05
What a second wine. This is so delicious with a dense palate and beautiful yet friendly structure. Velvety tannins...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2010
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$299.94
Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$144.19
This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$102.50
This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate,...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$121.73
A super fresh and expressive nose with a wealth of ripe red and dark plums, as well as blackberries and cassis, with...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.62
This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character....
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2019
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$168.95
Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.95
Intense aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and ripe tobacco with hints of violets, following through to a full-bodied...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$198.95
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$78.86
Gorgeous perfumes of plums, berries, light chocolate and walnut follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2021
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$163.95
94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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Alter Ego De Palmer Margaux 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$77.87
94-95 Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm...
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Amiral De Beychevelle Saint Julien 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.52
91-93 The second wine of this terrific estate, which has been playing with the stars of the appellation for several...
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Anseillan Pauillac 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$85.62
Dark chocolate and floral notes on the nose. This has an appealing density on the palate, lovely weight, with a...
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Aromes De Pavie Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$85.45
The dried-fruit and wet-earth character are eye-catching with some cedar and sandalwood. Full body, tight tannins and...
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Aromes De Pavie Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$85.45
The dried-fruit and wet-earth character are eye-catching with some cedar and sandalwood. Full body, tight tannins and...
Primitivo Red Bordeaux Semillon Pre-Arrival Wine
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
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.
Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.