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Argentina
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Tapiz, Malbec, 2010
Mendoza, Argentina
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
"Great balance. Wonderful freshness on the finish - health juice!" Jancis Robinson MW
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Tapiz, Malbec Rosé, 2009
Mendoza, Argentina
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Malbec is Argentina’s signature grape, and is of course famous for the black, inky wines of Cahors. This juicy, crunchy fruity Rosé from Tapiz is therefore a real surprise.
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Tapiz, Malbec Rosé, 2010
Mendoza, Argentina
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
This juicy, crunchy fruity Rosé is a really refreshing turn up for the books.
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Tapiz, Torrontés, 2010
Mendoza, Argentina
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Tapiz Torrontés 2010 is a wonderfully tropical, aromatic white.
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Australia
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Paxton, AAA Shiraz/Grenache, 2008
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - James Halliday
Premium Australian boutique Shiraz blend from the prestigious McLaren Vale.
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Jim Barry, Armagh Shiraz, 1995
Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 95 - James Halliday
"The high octane Shiraz cuvee The Armagh is one of the finest examples from Clare Valley, as well as South Australia…" eRobertParker.com
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Clarendon Hills, Astralis, 2002
Clarendon Hills, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 99 - eRobertParker.com
"...a legendary Syrah….from one of Planet Earth’s greatest winemakers." eRobertParker.com
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Penfolds, Bin 95 Grange, 1980
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 94+ - eRobertParker.com
Penfold's Grange 1980 is full, rich and powerful - one of Australia's finest and most famous wines.
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Paxton, Chardonnay, 2008
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - James Halliday
The Paxton Chardonnay is creamy, salty and minerally, with delicious citrus fruits - a wine of real class and distinction
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Mitolo, G.A.M. Shiraz, 2002
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
Mitolo's G.A.M. Shiraz 2002 is a bespoke Australian Shiraz, and a stunning buy considering its 97 point Robert Parker rating.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1980
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 94+ - eRobertParker.com
Penfold's Grange 1980 is full, rich and powerful - one of Australia's finest and most famous wines.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1996
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Penfolds Grange 1996 made the best of a difficult vintage through rigorous selection of intensely flavoured grapes from mature vines.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1994
South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 97 - James Halliday
"...cascade of plum, black cherry, blackberry, anise, pepper and exotic spices that lingers on the finish..." Wine Spectator
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1993
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Penfolds Grange is one of Australia's finest and most famous wines, officially listed as a heritage icon of South Australia.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1992
South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2007-2017
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
“...a wine of extraordinary subtlety and complexity, powerful without showing too much muscle.” Wine Spectator
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1989
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Penfold's Grange is one of Australia's finest wines - full-bodied, opulent and seductive.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1990
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 98 - Wine Spectator
Penfolds 1990 was rated an outstanding 98 points from Wine Spectator – a near perfect score! This is as good as the New World gets, simply stunning.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1983
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"...an impressive Grange." eRobertParker.com
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1975
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Rich and concentrated with ripe, tobacco/ berry fruit and touches of spice and leafiness.
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Penfolds, Grange (Bin 95), 1975
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Rich and concentrated with ripe, tobacco/ berry fruit and touches of spice and leafiness. Mid-upper shoulder
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Wynns, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon Ltd Release, 1997
Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 94 - James Halliday
"...a power-packed palate, rich and deep, with tannins providing a sledgehammer finish." James Halliday
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Henschke, Mount Edelstone Shiraz, 1998
Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - James Halliday
One of Australia’s oldest and most renowned wineries continues to perform at a high level...a 100% Shiraz cuvee sourced from a vineyard planted in 1912.
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Paxton, Pinot Gris, 2009
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - James Halliday
Paxton Pinot Gris combines cool-climate elegant fruit over a salty, minerally base.
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Paxton, Quandong Farm Shiraz, 2009
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2024
Reviewer Rating: 94 - James Halliday
The Paxton Quandong Farm is a premium single vineyard Shiraz from the McLaren Vale.
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Torbreck, RunRig, 2003
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2024
Reviewer Rating: 99 - eRobertParker.com
"...a tour de force in winemaking as well as a modern classic example of Barossa Shiraz.” eRobertParker.com
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Torbreck, The Struie, 2003
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 95 - James Halliday
Torbreck Struie is a cleverly thought out blend of fruit from 44-year-old Eden Valley and 80-year-old Barossa vines
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Torbreck, The Struie, 2004
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2024
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertparker.com
Torbreck sources fruit from the very best vineyards in the Barossa Valley – producing concentrated old vine Barossa fruit and European elegance.
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Two Hands, ‘Deer in the Headlights’ Shiraz (magnum), 2002
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
“Two Hands is a negociant operation run impeccably by Michael Twelftree. It reflects the best that can be sourced from all over South Australia.” eRobertParker.com
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France
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Lagneau, Côte de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes, 2009
A.O.C. Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Concentrated black fruits and macerated cherry, coffee and stony mineral notes, chewy, crunchy, with rich texture.
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Lagneau, Côte de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes, 2008
A.O.C. Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
"The Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes charmed the jury...aromas of red fruit and blackberry, with a touch of faded rose." Le Guide Hachette des Vins de France
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Lagneau, Régnié Vieilles Vignes, 2009
A.O.C. Régnié, Beaujolais, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
"...the 2009 Beaujolais are gloriously generous and genuinely complex, as fine as any wines from this region in recent memory." eRobertParker.com
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Château Bel-Air la Royère, 2003
A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château Bel-Air la Royère's 2003 is a reflection of this super-concentrated, hedonistic Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte, 2001
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"This shows class. A château in evolution." Wine Spectator
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Robert Parker
"A superb, classic Pauillac." eRobertParker.com
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Château Latour, 1998
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"Outstanding." Wine Spectator
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Château Latour, 1994
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour needs no introduction – and the 1994 is an interesting as well as great vintage for Latour.
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Château Lynch-Bages, 2000
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
Château Lynch-Bages 2000 was a Decanter Magazine Wines of the Year.
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Château Margaux, 1998
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"...expressive, with notes of blackberry, tar, a touch of leather and bilberry..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Ausone, 1999
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Is Château Ausone 1999 the wine of the vintage?
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Château Margaux, 2001
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2024
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"This just oozes class." eRobertParker.com
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Château Palmer, 1982
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Stephen Tanzer
Château Palmer 1982 is an intensely seductive Margaux style, incredibly rich and deeply concentrated.
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Château Margaux, 2008
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2041
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"This is a stunning Chateau Margaux...Remarkably, a mere 36% of the entire production was selected for the 2008 Chateau Margaux." eRobertParker.com
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Château Veyry, 2004
A.O.C. Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Château Veyry 2004 epitomises Bordeaux's return to a more classic style vintage.
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Château l'Evangile, 1994
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château l’Evangile's 1994 vintage is drinking beautifully right now.
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Château l'Eglise Clinet, 1998
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
"Truly gorgeous. Rich and thick yet refined and precise." Wine Spectator
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Château Bel-Air la Royère, 2004
A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Château Bel-Air la Royère's 2004 comes from a classically styled vintage, and is one of the finest wines in Bordeaux's underrated Blaye district.
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Château Cheval Blanc, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Stephen Tanzer
This should turn out to be a sensational Cheval Blanc, rivaling the gorgeous 1995.
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Château Cheval Blanc, 1989
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
"Exotic. Fragrant spicy, roasted fruit and coffee aromas give way to very ripe fruit with toasty notes on the palate." Wine Spectator
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion, 2000
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2045
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
"A superstar of this great vintage...possesses everything I could ever want from a terroir that has given me as much hedonistic and intellectual pleasure as any other wine in the world." eRobertParker.com
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Château l'Evangile, 2002
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Château l’Evangile's 2002 vintage is drinking beautifully right now.
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Château Monbousquet, 1999
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Monbousquet's 1999 Saint-Émilion is an absolute whopper: dense, multidimensional and concentrated.
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Château Troplong Mondot, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2028
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
"A fabulous effort, this sleeper of the vintage may turn out to be the finest Troplong-Mondot since the 1990"
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Château Veyry, 2002
A.O.C. Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
"One of the top estates in this up and coming appellation [Côtes de Castillon]." eRobertParker.com
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion, 2001
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"Refined La Mission. Beautiful." Wine Spectator
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Château Angelus, 2001
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"...smooth and harmonious, this is what you might describe as a “sexy Saint Emilion." erobertParker.com
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Château Clinet, 1990
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Clinet's 1990 is a fabulously rich Merlot blend from the very good 1990 Bordeaux vintage – and is drinking at its peak right now.
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Château Trotanoy, 1999
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Château Trotanoy's 1999 is a vintage for Bordeaux wine drinkers rather than investors.
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Château Angelus, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Wine Spectator
Château Angelus' 1996 vintage saw the château's elevation from Grand Cru to Premier Grand Cru status.
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Château Quinault l'Enclos, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Quinault l'Enclos' 1998 Saint-Émilion represents excellent value-for-money in Bordeaux terms.
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Château Le Tertre Roteboeuf, 1990
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2021
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
"The 1990 has been so stunning the last several times I tasted it..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Veyry, 2005
A.O.C. Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - thewinegang.com
Château Veyry’s 2005 was rated the top Castillon wine at Decanter Magazine's 2008 annual Bordeaux awards.
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Château Bastor-Lamontagne, 2005
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2021
Reviewer Rating: 89-91 - Wine Spectator
Bastor Lamontagne is a dependable and reliable producer of top class Sauternes
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Château Bel-Air la Royère, 2005
A.O.C. Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Wine Spectator
Château Bel-Air la Royère's 2005 is a great opportunity to taste the great 2005 Bodeaux vintage.
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Château La Clotte, 2006
A.O.C. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2021
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Château La Clotte 2006 offers good, honest Bordeaux drinking, with plenty of development still to come.
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Clos du Clocher, 2006
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Clos du Clocher’s 2006 Pomerol comes from an underrated château that often slips under the radar of the Pomerol hierarchy.
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Château Eglise Clinet, 2005
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2017-2040
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Eglise Clinet 2005 was rated 100 points by Robert Parker.
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Château La Clotte, 2007
A.O.C. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château La Clotte 2007 made Decanter Magazine's 100 best value wines for 2010!
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Château Moulinet, 2007
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Moulinet has crafted an early drinking fleshy supple wine, a classy Pomerol with bags of red cherry and brambly fruit.
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Château Cheval Blanc, 1949
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), Bordeaux, France
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Cheval Blanc 1949 is a mythical and truly legendary wine and the third in line of the great 1940 Bordeaux vintages.
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Château l'Eglise Clinet, 2007
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château l'Eglise Clinet truly stands out from the crowd in 2007.
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Château Pavie, 1990
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 93-95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Pavie 1990 comes from an excellent Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
Château Grand-Puy Lacoste 1970 comes from a great Bordeaux vintage, renowned for producing wines full of charm and complexity.
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Château Cheval Blanc, 1962
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Fine - The Wine Magazine
Cheval Blanc 1962 comes from one of the most undervalued vintages of the 20th century.
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Château Angelus, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Angelus 1998 comes from a Bordeaux vintage that produced some absolutely stunning wines on the right bank.
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Château St-Pierre, 1959
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Château St-Pierre 1959 comes from a historic Bordeaux vintage that produced amongst the richest and most powerful wines ever made in Bordeaux.
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Château Troplong Mondot, 1985
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
1985 was an excellent Bordeaux vintage and produced some outstanding wines.
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Château Roc de Cambes, 2005
A.O.C. Bourg, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Izak Litwar - greatbordeauxwines.com
Château Roc de Cambes is the finest château in Bourg under the perfectionist Francois Mitjavile (proprietor of Le Tertre-Rôteboeuf).
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Château Lafleur, 1953
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
One of the most seductive and hedonistic Bordeaux vintages ever produced...the only Bordeaux vintage where it is impossible to find a dissenting voice
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Château Pavie, 2001
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2024
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"One of the candidates for wine of the vintage...A profound effort...an example of a perfectionist proprietor pushing the envelope of quality." eRobertParker.com
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Château Palmer, 1966
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
“...one of the greatest examples of Palmer I have ever tasted." eRobertParker.com
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte, 2000
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"One can’t say enough about this winery, which may still fly under the radar of most consumers. It’s a beauty!" eRobertParker.com
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Château Le Tertre Roteboeuf, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
“My all-time favorite vintage of Tertre-Roteboeuf...an explosive, hedonistic, seductive, sexy fruit bomb..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, 2008
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 92-94 - eRobertParker.com
"Fine breeding here, this really is turning out to be a delicious Les Carmes. Excellent." eRobertParker.com
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Château Louvie, 2008
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château Louvie is one of Saint-Émilion’s outstanding values in 2008, and is drinking beautifully right now.
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Clos du Clocher, 2008
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 88-90 - eRobertParker.com
"...may turn out to be outstanding given the low yields and the brilliant quality of this vintage in Pomerol.” eRobertParker.com
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Château La Clotte, 2008
A.O.C. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2023
Reviewer Rating: 91-93 - eRobertParker.com
"A sexy St.-Emilion with more concentration and density than usual ...a crowd-pleasing, quasi-St.-Emilion fruit bomb." eRobertParker.com
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Château Figeac, 1982
A.O.C. Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Figeac 1982 comes from a great Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Margaux, 1997
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"The best of the First Growth ‘97s…sheer class...A superb success." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lafleur, 1999
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"This wine is a brilliant success, it is one of the stars of the vintage." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lafleur, 1998
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 96-98 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lafleur 1998 comes from a Bordeaux vintage in which Pomerol was the star of the show.
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Château Monbrison, 1990
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
An elegant seductive Margaux from the very good 1990 vintage drinking at its peak. Great value-for-money Margaux.
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Château l'Evangile, 1993
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
“A number of responsible tasters have judged Evangile's 1993 to be among the finest wines of the vintage...unquestionably excellent, possibly outstanding" eRobertParker.com
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Château Trotanoy, 1975
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
One of the finest Trotanoys of all time.
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Château Trotanoy, 1975
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
One of the finest Trotanoys of all time.
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Château Trotanoy, 1975
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
One of the finest Trotanoys of all time.
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Château Guiraud, 2001
A.O.C. Barsac (Sauternes 1er Cru), Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012- 2025
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
“One of the finest examples from this estate that I have ever tasted. This is a stunning ’01 Sauternes." eRobertParker.com
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Château Doisy Vedrines, (half bottle), 1955
A.O.C. Sauternes 2éme Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 5* vintage - Michael Broadbent MW
"....a perfect growing season and well nigh perfect Sautenes.” Michael Broadbent 5* vintage
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Château Doisy Vedrines, (half bottle), 1955
A.O.C. Sauternes 2éme Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 5* vintage - Michael Broadbent MW
"....a perfect growing season and well nigh perfect Sautenes.” Michael Broadbent 5* vintage
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Château Saransot-Dupré, Blanc Sec, 2006
A.O.C. Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
Château Saransot-Dupré Blanc Sec 2006 is an excellent dry white wine made from old vines and aged in oak barrels.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, 2005
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Carruades de Lafite is the finest 'second' wine in Bordeaux.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, 1962
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Carruades de Lafite is the finest second wine in Bordeaux.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, 1990
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Carruades de Lafite is the finest 'second' wine in Bordeaux.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
"[Carruades 1996] is a beautifully made wine...almost Rhone-like." eRobertParker.com
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Château Leoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
“Clos de Marquis has always been a reference point for excellent second wines...” eRobertParker.com
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Château Saransot-Dupré, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, 2005
A.O.C. Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château Saransot-Dupré’s Merlot-based 2005 (unusual for a Left Bank wine) is rounded and eminently gluggable.
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Château Cassagne Haut-Canon, La Truffière, 2005
A.O.C. Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Château Cassagne Haut-Canon exemplifies Canon-Fonsac’s slight shift towards more seductive, moreish and great value Fronsac wines.
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Château Cassagne Haut-Canon, La Truffière, 2006
A.O.C. Canon-Fronsac, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château Cassagne-Haut-Canon’s La Truffiere 2006 is riding the new wave of Fronsac wines – as this right bank appellation re-invents itself.
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Châteaux Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, 2000
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
Château Margaux's Pavillion Rouge 2000 is the estate's second wine, which bears the quality hallmarks of this great Bordeaux châteaux and vintage.
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Châteaux Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, 2001
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
"…a stupendously fine second wine.” eRobertParker.com
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Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur
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Château d'Yquem, 1989
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
Yquem 1989 was rated 98 points by eRobertParker.com.
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Château d'Yquem, 1963
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
Yquem is without doubt, one of the world's finest wine producers.
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Château d'Yquem, 1944
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Izak Litwar - greatbordeauxwines.com
Château d'Yquem 1944 is a classic war-time wine - steeped in history and tradition.
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Château d'Yquem, 1970
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
We acquired these bottles of Château d'Yquem 1970 from their original wooden case, hence their near pristine condition.
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Château d'Yquem, 1976
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Izak Litwar - greatbordeauxwines.com
Château d'Yquem 1976 is in very good overall condition for the year.
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Château d'Yquem, 1989
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
Yquem 1989 was rated 98 points by eRobertParker.com.
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Château d'Yquem, 1984
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Izak Litwar - greatbordeauxwines.com
Château d'Yquem 1984 is drinking at its peak now.
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Château d'Yquem, 1975
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2045
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Robert Parker - Bordeaux: A comprehensive guide
"The 1975 may turn out to be the greatest of the modern-day Yquems." Robert Parker
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Château d'Yquem, 1982
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"Clementine, tangerine, quince, a touch of passion fruit with a hint of honeycomb." eRobertParker.com
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Château d'Yquem, 1967
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Izak Litwar - greatbordeauxwines.com
"...a majestic, authoritative wine that demands attention." eRobertParker.com
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Château d'Yquem, 2001
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2080
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
"Just a perfect Yquem – absolutely flawless...an exceptional Yquem born a legend." eRobertParker.com
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Château d'Yquem, (37.5cl), 1985
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
"The 1985 d'Yquem is a powerful, rich, exceptionally concentrated wine." Robert Parker
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Château d'Yquem, (37.5cl), 1990
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 99 - eRobertParker.com
"An awesome Yquem!" eRobertParker.com
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Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé
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Château Haut-Brion, 2001
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"An unassuming Haut-Brion brimming with vivacity and charm, more feminine than usual, but utterly delectable." eRobertParker.com
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Château Haut-Brion, 2000
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
Château Haut-Brion 2000 was one of the finest wines of this great Bordeaux's vintage – rated 98 points by eRobertParker.com.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1993
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lafite Rothschild 1993 is a very good wine from a tricky Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Latour, 2001
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertparker.com
Château Latour 2001 was a reversion back to the more classically style of Bordeaux following the heady opulence of the blockbuster 2000 vintage
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Château Latour, 1978
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"One of the great wines of the vintage...fat, rich, concentrated flavors of black fruits, earth, and smoke... eRobertParker.com
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Château Latour, 1999
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2032
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour's 1999 comes from a very good Bordeaux vintage, and Latour made an absolute classic of its genre.
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Château Latour, 1982
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour's 1982 was rated 100 points by Robert Parker - from one of Bordeaux's greatest ever vintages.
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Château Latour, 1947
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Jeanne Cho Lee MW
“A Latour that I can inhale throughout the evening and be absolutely content." Jeanne Cho Lee MW
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Château Margaux, 1999
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2022
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Margaux 1999 was one of the stars of the vintage.
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Château Margaux, 1996
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 99 - eRobertParker.com
Château Margaux's 1996 was one of the stars of an excellent Bordeaux vintage - rated 99 point by eRobertParker.com.
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Château Margaux, 1982
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
Château Margaux's 1982 is a sensational wine from a great Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Margaux, 1994
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château Margaux 1994 is a classic long-lived Margaux style.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1998
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Mouton Rothschild 1998 was a real star of the 1998 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1986
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1986 was rated 100 points by eRobertParker.com!
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1996 was one of the stars of an excellent Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Latour, 1988
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour 1988 is "...perhaps the best First Growth from this vintage...A great Latour..." according to eRobertParker.com
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lafite Rothschild 1970 comes from a great Bordeaux vintage for the top growths, and was one of the first crops to produce both a large harvest and also great wines.
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Château Latour, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour's 1970 comes a great Bordeaux vintage that was one of the first crops to produce both a large harvest and also great wines.
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Château Latour, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2050
Reviewer Rating: 99 - eRobertParker.com
"...veering on perfection. A wonderful Latour" eRobertParker.com
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Château Margaux, 2000
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Château Margaux's 2000 earned a perfect 100 point rating from Robert Parker.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1978
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertparker.com
The Château Mouton Rothschild 1978 label was designed by the Canadian artist and sculptor Jean-Paul Riopelle.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 2003
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2035
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 was a real star of the 2003 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Latour, 1964
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour 1964 was the best wine of the Médoc in a tricky Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1976
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
The 1976 Mouton label was designed by Pierre Soulages who incorporates the initial letters of Mouton Rothschild in the label.
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Château Haut-Brion, 1995
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
A Graceful and seamlessly made Haut-Brion which should drink well when young and last for 25 years
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 2006
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2014-2035
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lafite Rothschild 2006 is a great wine from a good Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1971
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Château Lafite Rothschild 1971 proves that, unlike certain other growths, Lafite Rothchild's wines always live up to its reputation, and it is the most consistent of first growths.
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Château Latour, 1959
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour 1959 is arguably one of the greatest wines ever made.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1967
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Château Lafite Rothschild 1967 is in very good condition for the year.
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Château Latour, 1988
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château Latour's 1988 is "...perhaps the best First Growth from this vintage...A great Latour..." according to eRobertParker.com
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1971
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
"Very attractive nose: full, complex and cedary, with spicy, gravelly notes...great density and fine-grained, chalky tannins. Long, spicy finish..." Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1967
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Château Lafite Rothschild 1967 is in very good condition for the year.
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Château Margaux, 2004
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"...a great success for the vintage." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 2002
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"A brilliant offering and a candidate for wine of the vintage..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1978
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"This has matured very well and is a beautiful, classic Lafite." eRobertParker.com
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Château Margaux, 1983
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
“The 1983 Margaux is a breathtaking wine…Complete and magnificent.” eRobertParker.com
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Château Latour, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"The wine of the vintage, the 1966 Latour is a classic, old style Bordeaux..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1983
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
Mouton Rothschild's 1983 label was designed by Saul Steinberg, a Romanian-born American cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for The New Yorker.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1973
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Mouton Rothschild's 1973 label was designed by Picasso, in a year in which the château was granted first growth Bordeaux status.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1983
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
Mouton Rothschild's 1983 label was designed by Saul Steinberg, a Romanian-born American cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for The New Yorker.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1983
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
Mouton Rothschild's 1983 label was designed by Saul Steinberg, a Romanian-born American cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for The New Yorker.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1993
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Wine Spectator
Pristine - collector condition.
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Château Latour, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"The wine of the vintage, the 1966 Latour is a classic, old style Bordeaux..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 2004
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Mouton Rothschild's 2004 marks the Centenary of the Entente Cordiale and the label was designed by Prince Charles.
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Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou's 1998 is a wine of remarkable consistency in what was an irregular Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Cos d'Estournel, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
"One of the wines of the vintage, it's a beauty." Wine Spectator
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 1966
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 87 - eRobertParker.com
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou’s 1966 comes from the most popular Bordeaux vintage between 1961 and 1982.
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Château Leoville Las Cases, 1999
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2022
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
Château Leoville Las Cases 1999 made an excellent wine in an irregular Bordeaux vintage - proving that is one of the most consistent of Bordeaux's great growths.
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Château Leoville Las Cases, 1997
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Château Léoville Las Cases 1997 comes from a Bordeaux vintage that produced a wealth of soft, attractive user-friendly Bordeaux.
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Château Leoville Las Cases, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Wine Spectator
Château Leoville Las Cases 2000 was rated 100 points by the Wine Spectator in what was a great Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Leoville Las Cases, 1995
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Château Leoville Las Cases 1995 is an affordable opportunity to taste the excellent 1995 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Léoville Poyferré, 2002
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Léoville Poyferré's 2002 displays great richness and depth as this estate continues to make classic 2nd growth wines; producing sensational wines since the 1990s.
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Château Léoville Barton, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
Château Léoville Barton 1998 is a star of something of a forgotten Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Léoville Barton, 1990
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"This is a glorious Leoville-Barton…" eRobertParker.com
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Château Léoville Barton, 1995
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
"Quite modern in style on the surface, but you can tell that there is a robust classic structure underneath." eRobertParker.com
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Château Montrose, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95-96 - eRobertParker.com
"A great wine for those who really love classic Bordeaux..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Montrose, 1989
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2032
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
Montrose is one of the most reliable of all Saint-Estèphe cru classés and the 1989 vintage is one of the top wines of the vintage.
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Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande, 1999
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - Wine Spectator
Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande 1999 is a silky, seductive and affordable introduction to the Lalande stable.
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Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande, 2001
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2007-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande 2001 is a great chance to taste a very good Bordeaux vintage at a remarkable price.
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Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Pichon Longueville Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande 1996 made the very best of what was a great year in the Médoc.
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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 1996 is a classic, refined Pauillac style.
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Château Léoville Barton, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Stephen Tanzer
“On three separate occasions, Leoville Barton 1996 proved to be spectacular…” eRobertParker.com
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou's 1996 was one of the stars of the excellent 1996 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Montrose, 2001
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertparker.com
Château Montrose 2001 made the most of an irregular Bordeaux vintage - one of the vintage’s most powerful and concentrated wines.
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2006
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2033
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2006 is a meaty masculine Saint-Julien style from a good, yet irregular, Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Léoville Barton, 2004
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
“The outstanding 2004 comes close to equaling the spectacular 2000.” eRobertParker.com
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Château Léoville Poyferré, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"...a head-turning, prodigious wine." eRobertParker.com
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Château Cos d’Estournel, 2006
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2034
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Estournel’s 2006 comes from a good, yet irregular Bordeaux vintage, and a year in which Estournel really shone.
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Château Léoville Barton, 2007
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Château Léoville Barton 2007 comes from an early drinking Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Léoville Poyferré, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2028
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Leoville Poyferre's 1996 vintage "..should prove to be a sensational Leoville-Poyferre," according to Robert Parker.
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Château Cos d'Estournel, 2002
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Château Cos d'Estournel’s brilliant 2002 was one of the stars from the tricky 2002 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1970 vintage is something of an increasing rarity, being crafted before this great Bordeaux château was granted first growth status.
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Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
The soft, subtle, fleshy wines of Pichon Longueville are renowned for their longevity and consistent quality of excellence.
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Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande, 1978
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"An excellent 1978 (one of the top wines of the vintage)." Robert Parker
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1950
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1950 label was designed by the Austrian artist Georges Arnulf who is known for his abstract informal art.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1961
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1961 comes from one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the 20th century. A simply stunning and increasingly rare buy.
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Château Cos d'Estournel, 2001
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Cos d'Estournel's 2001 is one of the candidates for wine of the vintage.
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Château Léoville Barton, 1988
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Prices for the 1988 Bordeaux vintage have been on the march, so this truly represents great value in the market place at present.
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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, 1979
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 88 - Wine Spectator
"...at the top levels the 1979 [Bordeaux] vintage will not disappoint...the best are ripe, generous, health and full of fruit." Clive Coates MW, Grands Vins
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
Mouton's 1966 label shows a ram quenching his thirst, no doubt with a glass of the delectable 1966!
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
1970 was a great Bordeaux vintage, characterised by charming, complex wines and Mouton took full advantage.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
Mouton's 1966 label shows a ram quenching his thirst, no doubt with a glass of the delectable 1966!
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1966 label was designed by painter, designer and poet Pierre Alechinsky.
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Château Léoville Poyferré, 1995
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Wine Spectator
Leoville-Poyferre is making greater and greater efforts to push the quality level closer to that of its neighbour, Leoville-Las-Cases.
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Château Léoville Poyferré, 1982
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"...the 1982 is a great wine...A brilliant effort." eRobertParker.com
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
Château Mouton Rothschild's 1970 vintage is something of an increasing rarity, being crafted before this great Bordeaux château was granted first growth status.
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1971
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1971 is in very good condition for the year. 1971 was a relatively small but good quality Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Léoville Barton, 1999
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
One of the most concentrated and ageworthy wines of the vintage.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
"One of the more intellectually-styled Moutons, the 1966 is a classic example of the vintage..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Cos d'Estournel, 2004
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2017-2035
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"This Cos d’Estournel is powerful and masculine, yet with wonderful freshness and vitality." eRobertParker.com
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Château Gruaud Larose, 1986
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"...one of the most magnificent Gruaud-Larose ever made." eRobertParker.com
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1959
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
"The ’59 is one of the greatest wines from this estate and should last another couple of decades. It may well be a 100-year wine!" eRobertParker.com
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Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé
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Château Calon-Ségur, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
"...a classically-styled 1998." eRobertParker.com
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Château Calon-Ségur, 1982
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94+ - eRobertParker.com
Château Calon-Ségur 1982 is a great opportunity to taste a Bordeaux growth from one of the greatest ever Bordeaux vintages.
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Château Langoa Barton, 1990
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"A dense and rich red...Best wine from this estate in years." Wine Spectator
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Château Palmer, 2000
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
“One of the sexiest wines for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years is undoubtedly the 2000 Palmer." eRobertParker.com
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Château Palmer, 1989
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Palmer’s 1989 vintage comes from one of the largest Bordeaux crops in history that produced a wealth of rich, concentrated wines.
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Château Calon-Ségur, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Calon-Ségur 2000 vintage is a great opportunity to taste a more subtle style of Saint-Estèphe from the great 2000 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Langoa Barton, 2005
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2020-2040
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"A stunning 2005 that over-achieves…and some...delicious." eRobertParker.com
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Château Langoa Barton, 2006
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2017-2029
Reviewer Rating: 89+ - eRobertParker.com
“This tastes more like a Pauillac than a St.-Julien...a long-term prospect for those with patience.” eRobertParker.com
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Château Langoa Barton, 2008
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2021
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
"An excellent vintage for Langoa.” Stephen Tanzer
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Château Ferriere, 2006
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Château Ferrire produces elegant, silky wines with finesse – great value in the current market place.
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Château Langoa Barton, 2007
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Château Langoa Barton 2007 was a Decanter Wine of the Year.
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Château Palmer, 1999
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Palmer’s 1999 is one of the finest wines of this very good Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Calon-Ségur, 1996
A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"...a very good wine for the vintage – a real foodie wine." eRobertParker.com
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Château Palmer, 2002
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Palmer 2002 is a brilliant effort that is in the same qualitative league as the great 2000 vintage!
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Château Langoa Barton, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"A dense and rich red...Best wine from this estate in years." Wine Spectator
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Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé
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Château Duhart-Milon, 2002
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
"...feminine, lithe, beautifully poised on the finish. Lovely." eRobertParker.com
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Château Branaire-Ducru, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Branaire-Ducru is a 4th growth Bordeaux very much on the up in recent times.
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Château Duhart-Milon, 2005
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2035
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"The finest Duhart-Milon ever made?" eRobertParker.com
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Château Beychevelle, 1982
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2029
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Beychevelle 1982 comes from a great Bordeaux vintage and was rated 94 points by Robert Parker.
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Château Branaire-Ducru, 1989
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château Branaire-Ducru 1989 comes from an excellent Bordeaux vintage on the left bank.
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Château Beychevelle, 2006
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
"A property that seems to be awakening, this St.-Julien leans toward more of a Margaux style." eRobertParker.com
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Château Duhart-Milon, 2000
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91-93 - eRobertParker.com
"An outstanding Duhart…" eRobertParker.com
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Château Beychevelle, 1998
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Reviewer Rating: 87 - eRobertParker.com
"This elegant, stylish, well-delineated Beychevelle offers finesse and beauty in a medium-bodied, firmly-structured, flavorful format..." eRobertParker.com
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Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 2000
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"This is a gorgeous example of one of the most popular wines in the Medoc." eRobertParker.com
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 1990
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"...a hedonistic offering from one of the most underrated top Pauillac producers." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lynch-Bages, 2001
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Lynch-Bages has built up a solid reputation based on deeply concentrated, classically styled wines.
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Château Lynch-Bages, 1999
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2017
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lynch-Bages 1999 comes from a tricky Bordeaux vintage, but Lynch-Bages was one of Pauillac's stars (as ever!).
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Château Lynch-Bages, 1989
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 98 - Wine Spectator
Château Lynch-Bages 1989 was rated 98 points by Wine Spectator.
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Château Pontet-Canet, 1998
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Château Pontet-Canet 1998 is a great value from a forgotten Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Pontet-Canet, 1999
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
This was always considered one of the true values left on the left bank - sadly no more, but a maturing vintage such as this lovely 1999 will give you an idea of what all the fuss is about.
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Château Pontet-Canet, 2000
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Château Pontet-Canet 2000 comes from one of Bordeaux's greatest ever vintages. It offers stunning value-for-money.
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Château Clerc Milon, 2000
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château Clerc Milon 2000 is an astonishing achievement for a Fifth Growth Bordeaux from this great vintage.
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Château Haut-Bailly, 2008
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
A candidate for the wine of the vintage - the 2008 Haut-Bailly possesses incredible complexity.
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 1995
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995 carries a hint of crème de cassis, which is the château's trademark characteristic in top vintages
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 2007
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
"As shrewd consumers know, Pauillac’s value picks remain Grand-Puy-Lacoste." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lynch-Bages, 2005
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2030
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lynch-Bages 2005 from the great 2005 Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Mouton-d'Armaillhacq, 1928
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Château Mouton d'Armaillhacq 1928 is a very rare opportunity to taste a truly great and legendary Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Pontet-Canet, 2003
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"One of the great successes of the vintage...a stunning, pure, classic Pontet-Canet..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Lynch-Bages, 2004
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
2004 turned out to be a good Bordeaux vintage in truth, a gentle more restrained vintage than 2003, even classic perhaps.
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Château Pontet-Canet, 2008
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2016-2050
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
“A candidate for the “wine of the vintage...” eRobertParker.com
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Château Haut-Bailly, 2003
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
"...an elegant, classic Bordeaux" eRobertParker.com
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Château Lynch-Bages, 1982
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2022
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"…outstanding." Wine Spectator
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Château Pontet-Canet, 2006
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2018-2050
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"This enormously endowed, modern day classic is a legend in the making..." eRobertParker.com
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Château Pontet-Canet, 1996
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"Potentially the finest vintage yet from this estate." Stephen Tanzer
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 1959
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1959 comes from a great Bordeaux vintage and at the time declared as the vintage of the century no less.
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 1959
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1959 comes from a great Bordeaux vintage and at the time declared as the vintage of the century no less.
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Château Haut-Bailly, 1998
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
"Full-bodied, with superclassy tannins that are polished and very refined. Goes for minutes on the palate. " eRobertParker.com
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Château Haut-Bailly, 1982
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
“Its only fault is that it is rarely seen on the market, most likely because it has all been consumed.” eRobertParker.com
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 2002
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2024
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"A classic Pauillac...tannic, masculine, well balanced but austere, with racy acidity and a finish that would not be seen dead without a cravat. Excellent." eRobertParker.com
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Imperiale, 2005
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2020-2040
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"This is a stunning showing...Astounding definition on the palate...blackberry, earthy, a touch of briary... Great length. Majestic." eRobertParker.com
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Domaine Leflaive, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, 2001
A.O.C. Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Burghound
Leflaive has been described as Burgundy’s greatest white wine domaine, a pretty strong (but justifiable) claim.
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Bourée, Beaune 1er Cru les Epenottes, 2006
A.O.C. Beaune 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91-92 - CFW
Les Epenottes displays a fine balance between the power of Pommard and the finesse of Beaune.
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Bonnes-Mares Cru, 1969
A.O.C. Bonnes-Mares, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Burghound
"...spice, earth, underbrush and an interesting hint of the sauvage combines with delicious, round and rich flavors." Burghound
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Bonnes-Mares Cru, 1969
A.O.C. Bonnes-Mares, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Burghound
"...spice, earth, underbrush and an interesting hint of the sauvage combines with delicious, round and rich flavors." Burghound
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Bonnes-Mares Cru, 1969
A.O.C. Bonnes-Mares, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Burghound
"...spice, earth, underbrush and an interesting hint of the sauvage combines with delicious, round and rich flavors." Burghound
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Bourée, Bourgogne Rouge, 2006
A.O.C. Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Bourée Bourgogne Rouge 2006 is an open, accessible Burgundian Pinot Noir that delivers a lot of pleasure for a small price tag.
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Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 2008
A.O.C. Chablis, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
Fourrey is relatively new to the Chablis scene, and this up-and-coming domaine only started bottling their production in 1989.
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Moreau-Naudet, Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur', 2004
A.O.C. Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Burghound
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Comte Georges de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, 2000
A.O.C. Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
"There is an enthralling sappy richness to the floral and blackberry-scented 2000 Musigny." Robert Parker
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Henri Perrot-Minot, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, 2001
A.O.C. Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Stephen Tanzer
Henri Perrot-Minot's Chambolle-Musigny 2001 is ‘an iron fist in a silk glove’.
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Château Génot-Boulanger, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, les Vergers, 2007
A.O.C. Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - thewinegang.com
The Les Vergers vineyard produces wines which mature relatively young and are renowned for their opulent, smoky, toasty characteristics.
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Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet (Rouge) 1er Cru, Clos de la Boudriotte, 1997
A.O.C. Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
Domaine Ramonet is the undisputed master of Chassagne-Montrachet, and this red Clos de la Boudriotte is a superb wine with eye-opening depth and character.
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Jean Grivot, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, 2001
A.O.C. Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Burghound
Grivot produces elegant Pinot Noirs poised at the pinnacle of premium Burgundy.
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Jean Grivot, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, 2005
A.O.C. Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Burghound
Grivot produces elegant Pinot Noirs poised at the pinnacle of premium Burgundy.
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Ponsot, Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru, 1998
A.O.C. Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Laurent Ponsot's 1998 Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru is packed with power and concentration.
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Bonneau du Martray, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 1999
A.O.C. Corton-Charlemagne, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
"Everything you could ask for in a Corton-Charlemagne.” eRobertParker.com
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Génot-Boulanger, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2007
A.O.C. Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - CFW
The outstanding 2007 Corton-Charlemagne shows great concentration of purity of fruit, wonderful minerality and aromatic intensity.
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Bonneau du Martray, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2002
A.O.C. Corton-Charlemagne, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
"Bravo!" eRobertParker.com
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Bonneau du Martray, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2000
A.O.C. Corton-Charlemagne, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
A benchmark for Corton-Charlemagne...“The finest wine I've ever tasted from this famed domaine.” eRobertParker.com
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Bourée, Côtes de Nuits-Villages, 2006
A.O.C. Côtes de Nuits-Villages, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Bourée Côte de Nuits-Villages 2006 comes from a Burgundy appellation renowned for its great value fruity Pinot Noirs.
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Echezeaux, 1999
A.O.C. Echezeaux, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93-95 - eRobertParker.com
"Certainly one of the best Echezeaux I have had the pleasure to taste. A long life lies ahead." eRobertParker.com
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Anne Gros, Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachauses, 2007
A.O.C. Echezeaux Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
This sublime 2007 is the first vintage of this Echezeaux Grand Cru made by the hugely talented Anne Gros.
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Bourée, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers, 2006
A.O.C. Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
Bourée makes classic Cazetiers, and the 2006 is a wonderful example - an ‘iron fist in a silk glove’.
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Echezeaux, 1986
A.O.C. Echezeaux Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
An extremely rare Burgundy Pinot Noir style. "...among the few superstars of this vintage..." eRobertParker.com
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Echezeaux, 1971
A.O.C. Echezeaux Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Burghound
Domaine de la Romanée Conti’s Grands Echezeaux 1971 is in very good overall condition.
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Bourée, Le Chambertin Grand Cru Rouge, 2006
A.O.C. Chambertin Grand Cru Rouge, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - CFW
Le Chambertin Grand Cru Rouge 2006 is one of the truly great wines of Burgundy.
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Cary Potet, Les Jardins, 2008
A.O.C. Montagny, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Les Jardins 2008 offers unbelievable complexity, elegance and subtlety for a white Burgundy at this price.
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Henri Perrot-Minot, Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru, 2000
A.O.C. Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Wine Spectator
Henri Perrot-Minot's Mazoyères-Chambertin is a refined, traditional style Pinot.
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Bourée, Meursault, 2007
A.O.C. Meursault, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
The Bourée Meursault 2007 is wonderfully traditional rendition of the classic Meursault style from an excellent white Burgundy vintage.
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Cary Potet, Montagny, ‘Les Bassets’, 2008
A.O.C. Montagny, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Cary Potet’s Montagny ‘Les Bassets’ is one of our top selling white wines – a stylish Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise appellation of Montagny.
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Château Génot-Boulanger, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres, 2007
A.O.C. Puligny-Montrachet , Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - thewinegang.com
Génot-Boulanger’s vineyard holdings of seven premier cru sites include some of the Les Folatieres plot.
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-St Vivant, 1988
A.O.C. Romanée-St Vivant, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
"...superb definition, refined and elegant though not powerful. Pure, blackberry and blueberry fruit. Wonderful poise. Very feminine." eRobertParker.com
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Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay 1er cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 2004
A.O.C. Volnay 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Burghound
"...as usual, the Lafarge '04s are among the very best of the vintage..." Burghound
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Domaine Gros Freres et Soeur, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, 2008
A.O.C. Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Burghound
For the record, and those looking for a relative bargain, this is declassified Echézeaux grand cru from vines located in Loächausses.
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Dom Perignon, 2002
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
The 2002 Champagne vintage produced exceptional quality fruit; ripe with excellent concentration.
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Dom Perignon, 1990
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012 - 2018
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
1990 was an excellent Champagne vintage with Robert Parker rating Moët’s 1990 Dom Perignon a stunning 98 points!
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Dom Perignon, 1996
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"I have had a lot of great vintages of Dom Perignon, but I do not remember any as impressive as the 1996." eRobertParker.com
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Dom Perignon, 2000
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
The 2000 Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace.
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Dom Perignon, 1980
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Reviewer Rating: 88 - Wine Spectator
Dom Pérignon is Moët et Chandon’s top cuvée, a rare Champagne for those very special occasions.
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Dom Perignon, 1978
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Wine Spectator
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Dom Perignon, 1975
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Dom Pérignon is Moët et Chandon’s top cuvée, a rare Champagne for those very special occasions
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Dom Perignon, 1988
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Dom Pérignon is Moët et Chandon’s top cuvée, a rare Champagne for those very special occasions.
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Dom Perignon, 1995
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Dom Perignon is Moët and Chandon’s top cuvée and the 1995 vintage was rated 94 points by eRobertParker.com.
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Veuve Clicquot, 1990
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Veuve Clicquot’s 1990 is an excellent Champagne vintage.
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Dom Perignon, 1976
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
“The 1976 Dom Perignon was a revelation...a totally seductive wine.“ eRobertParker.com
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Blanc de Blancs, NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Bonville’s Champagne is a superb food wine. Smooth and creamy with a nice steely backbone.
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Blanc de Blancs (half bottle), NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Bonville’s Champagne is a superb food wine. Smooth and creamy with a nice steely backbone.
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Blanc de Blancs (magnum), NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Bonville’s Champagne is a superb food wine. Smooth and creamy with a nice steely backbone.
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Brut Vintage, 2005
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - thewinegang.com
Champagne Bonville’s 2005 shows all the pedigree and class of many more famous Champagne labels, without the hefty price-tag.
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Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1996
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2026
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Louis Roederer’s Cristal 1996 is a legendary wine from a truly great Champagne vintage. All the bottles are in pristine condition with original wrapping and in presentation boxes
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Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1990
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"The Louis Roederer 1990 Cristal is awesome! A classic of power and finesse, richness and delicacy, it may be the greatest Cristal I have ever tasted! " eRobertParker.com
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Louis Roederer, Cristal, 1995
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Stephen Tanzer
Cristal 1995 was one of the picks of the 1995 Champagne vintage; a great Champagne of both power and finesse.
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Pol Roger, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, 1999
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Pol Roger was Winston Churchill's favourite Champagne.
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Dom Perignon, 1973
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Together with Krug, Dom Pérignon is seen as the best champagne of 1973.
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Krug, Grande Cuvée, NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Stephen Tanzer
Krug Grande Cuvée is the ultimate expression of the luxurious Krug style.
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Les Belles Voyes, NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
Les Belles Voyes is Bonville's top end cuvée; a truly exceptional Champagne for those special occasions.
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Billecart-Salmon, Rosé, NV
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
Billecart-Salmon Rosé is one of the finest pink champagnes on the market.
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Hine, Early-Landed Cognac, 1985 (bottled 2002)
A.O.C. Grande Champagne, Cognac, France
Hine is renowned for having been one of the first cognac houses to start making such rarities as vintage cognac available to discerning drinkers worldwide.
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Delamain, Early-Landed Cognac, 1983
A.O.C. Grande Champagne, Cognac, France
Delamain is one of only a few select houses that are allowed to declare a vintage and has built a worldwide reputation as the Rolls Royce of the cognac industry
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Hine, Old Vintage Cognac, Tres Vieille Grande Champagne (70cl)
A.O.C. Grande Champagne, Cognac, France
Hine Old Vintage Cognac Tres Vieille Grande Champagne produced in the 1970s is now very rare.
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Otard, XO
A.O.C. Grande Champagne, Cognac, France
A rare bottling of Otard XO from the 1980s in a sleek matt black tear drop bottle.
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Château de Lacaze, Armagnac, 1981
Bas Armagnac, Gascony, France
A rare Armaganc from Chateau de Lacaze, which is now a ghost distillery.
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Château de Lacaze, Armagnac, 1982
Bas Armagnac, Gascony, France
A rare Armaganc from Chateau de Lacaze, which is now a ghost distillery.
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Château de Lacaze, Armagnac, 1983
Bas Armagnac, Gascony, France
A rare Armaganc from Chateau de Lacaze, which is now a ghost distillery.
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Mas de Daumas Gassac, 1989
VdP de l'Hérault, Languedoc/Roussillon, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Mas Daumas Gassac is often described as the first growth of the Languedoc, one of greatest wine estates of France.
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Domaine du Mas Blanc, Le petit Parcé Blanc, 2010
Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes, Languedoc/Roussillon, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Mas Blanc is a legendary estate, not just of the Roussillon but in all France...ripe and fresh, with lively intensity, creamy fruit and minerality.
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Domaine Vaquer, Muscat de Rivesaltes, 2009
A.O.C. Muscat de Rivesaltes, Languedoc/Roussillon, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
All the creaminess, vinosity, finesse and complexity of the world’s great sweet white wines at a fraction of the price.
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Domaine du Mas Blanc, Rimage La Coume, 2001
A.O.C. Banyuls, Languedoc/Roussillon, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
"The 2001 Banyuls Rimage was outstanding. Spiced tea, maple syrup, candied cherries, gingerbread, and kirsch can be found in its expressive aromatics." eRobertParker.com
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Domaine Huet, Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec, 2005
A.O.C. Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Wine Spectator
Huet Clos du Bourg Demi Sec 2005 is the classic archetypal Vouvray wine style.
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Tinel-Blondelet, Pouilly-Fumé, Arret Buffatte, 2010
A.O.C. Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
The superb 2010 vintage has geat concentration and backbone, with floral and mineral aromatic complexity and glorious mouth-filling depth.
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Domaine La Croix Canat, Sancerre Les Blancs Gâteaux, 2010
A.O.C. Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Top class Sancerre, with great depth of gooseberry fruit married perfectly with minerality and fine acidity to balance.
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Domaine Baron, Sauvignon Vieilles Vignes, 2010
A.O.C. Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Baron 2010 is a very welcome return to form for one of our best value white wines - combining mouthwatering fruit with a fine mineral backbone.
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Domaine Huet, Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux, 1990
A.O.C. Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Wine Spectator
Huet's Clos du Bourg Moelleux is one of the most sought after wines of the Loire: a sweet, concentrated white of great intensity.
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Château Fonsalette, Blanc, 2002
A.O.C. Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
Château Fonsalette Blanc 2002 is Côtes du Rhone by name only – a remarkable and complex Rhône white that punches well above its appellation.
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Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1997
A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Stephen Tanzer
Château Beaucastel's 1997 vintage comes from a year that produced succulent, lush Châteauneuf - charming wines made for drinking young.
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Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2000
A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
"Sweet and full-bodied, with great intensity, huge power...this is an amazing tour de force in winemaking." eRobertParker.com
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Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2001
A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Château de Beaucastel 2001 comes from an excellent Rhône vintage - wines of power and structure and a nice silky texture.
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Vieux Telegraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2007
A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
One of the finest wines this estate has ever produced.
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André Brunel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Cailloux, Cuvée Centenaire, 2001
A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"Life's too short not to experience at least one bottle of Andre Brunel's Cuvee Centenaire!" eRobertParker.com
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Guigal, Côte Rôtie La Mouline, 1994
A.O.C. Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Guigal's La Mouline 1994 is a classic single vineyard blend of Syrah and Viognier.
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Guigal, Côte Rôtie La Turque, 1994
A.O.C. Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Guigal's La Turque 1994 is an exotic single vineyard blend of Syrah and Viognier.
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Fondreche, Eclat Blanc, 2010
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
The Eclat Blanc (lit. white radiance) has a lovely lifted, fresh citrus palate singing above a gorgeous mineral base.
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Chapoutier, Ermitage Le Pavillon, 2000
A.O.C. Hermitage, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
Chapoutier's Ermitage Le Pavillon 2000 comes from a great Rhône vintage. Enjoyable young, with the structure to age well.
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Fondreche, Fayard, 2009
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
"...the 2009 Cotes du Ventoux Fayard is outstanding." Robert Parker
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Jean Louis Chave, Hermitage Blanc, 2000
A.O.C. Hermitage Blanc, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"Arguably one of France’s finest estates..." James Lawther MW
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Jean Louis Chave, Hermitage Blanc, 2002
A.O.C. Hermitage Blanc, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
"Family-owned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is one of the finest, and oldest, estates in the northern Rhône." James Lawther MW
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Hermitage La Chapelle, 1999
A.O.C. Hermitage, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012- 2025
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Stephen Tanzer
Paul Jaboulet Aîné's Hermitage La Chapelle 1999 is robust, yet elegant; bearing the hallmarks of Northern Rhône greats.
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Hermitage La Chapelle, 1990
A.O.C. Hermitage, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
"The 1990 La Chapelle is monumental...one of the most incredible young red wines I have ever tasted." eRobertParker.com
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Guigal, La Landonne Côte Rôtie, 1997
A.O.C. Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 97 - Wine Spectator
We have just one bottle of Guigal's rare La Landonne Côte Rôtie available. A sensational wine from an excellent Rhône vintage.
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Château Mourgues du Gres, Les Galets Rouges, 2009
A.O.C. Costières de Nîmes, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
"lush, seductive, irresistible...one of France’s top sources for value wines." eRobertParker.com
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Fondreche, Mas Fondreche, 2009
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Mas Fondreche delivers masses of concentration and appeal; and the 2009 is a stunning vintage.
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Fondreche, Nadal, 2009
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"...outrageously delicious 2009 Cotes du Ventoux Nadal from 70-year-old vines...stunning wine sells at an incredibly fair price." Robert Parker
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Fondreche, Persia, 2008
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - thewinegang.com
Persia is Fondreche’s flagship wine drawn from its finest terroir – a heady concoction crafted predominantly from Syrah.
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Italy
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Nicodemi, Cerasuolo, 2010
D.O.C. Montepulciano dAbruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
The new release of the Nicodemi Cerasuolo is an exceptional organic rosé offering an exquisite cherry-laden taste of summer.
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Nicodemi, Montepulciano, 2008
D.O.C. Montepulciano dAbruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com
Nicodemi Montepulciano 2008 is a real crowd pleaser with masses of appeal and fresh, spicy black fruits.
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Nicodemi, Notàri, 2006
D.O.C. Montepulciano dAbruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
Nicodemi Notàri 2006 is a special selection of fruit picked from older Montepulciano vines from its finest vineyards.
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Nicodemi, Notàri, 2007
D.O.C. Montepulciano dAbruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
The Nicodemi Notàri 2007 is made from specially selected old vine Montepulciano from the estate’s finest vineyards.
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Nicodemi, Trebbiano, 2009
D.O.C. Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com
Nicodemi 2009 Trebbiano is zesty and minerally with hints of jasmine and quince – a revelation from an underrated Italian region.
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Giuseppe Mascarello, Barbera d'Alba Scudetto, 2005
D.O.C. Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Giuseppe Mascarello's Scudetto is an enticing and impressive Barbera made from low yielding 60 to 70-year-old vines.
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Roberto Voerzio, Barolo la Serra, 2000
D.O.C.G. Barolo Monprivato, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 98 - Wine Spectator
"...classic Voerzio style. Concentrated, rich, powerful, and jammy, with an intensely aromatic nose." eRobert Parker.com
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Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Monprivato, 2005
D.O.C.G. Barolo Monprivato, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2030
Reviewer Rating: 94+ - eRobertParker.com
"This is a mysterious, seductive Monprivato that will be fascinating to follow." eRobertParker.com
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Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Monprivato, 2006
D.O.C.G. Barolo Monprivato, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2016-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"This is a fabulous effort from Mascarello...an explosive Monprivato endowed with layers of ripe red fruit." eRobertParker.com.
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Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo Monprivato, 2007
D.O.C.G. Barolo Monprivato, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2017-2037
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"The 2007 Barolo Monprivato is stunningly beautiful...a stratospheric Barolo in the making." eRobertParker.com
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Aldo Conterno, Granbussia Barolo Riserva, 1996
D.O.C.G. Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
Aldo Conterno's Barolo Granbussia is only made in the best vintages from the vineyards of Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello.
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Gaja, Sorì San Lorenzo, 1998
D.O.C.G. Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2026
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
Gaja's Sorì San Lorenzo 1998 is a stunning Italian red and one of the estate's flagship wines.
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Granato Foradori, Vino da Tavola Trentino, 1997
I.g.T. Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - Wine Spectator
"A single unique wine…grip and elegance make it one of the greatest reds in Italy." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines
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Granato Foradori, Vino da Tavola Trentino, 1999
I.g.T. Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
"...full-bodied, complex, rich, highly-extracted Bordeaux-styled Italian possesses abundant quantities of sweet tannin." eRobertParker.com
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Le Fonti, Chianti Classico, 2008
D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Exceptional Chianti Classico at a knockout price - long, chocolatey, moreish and satisfying.
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Le Fonti, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2006
D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
Le Fonti’s 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva was one of Decanter's Top 100 best values for 2010.
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Le Fonti, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2005
D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
Le Fonti’s 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva is their top Chianti. Generous, elegant and rich.
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Fontodi, Flaccianello della Pieve, 2004
V.d.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"Flaccianello is one of Italy's blue-chip wines and the 2004 is a profound vintage for this wine." eRobertParker.com
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Terenzuola, Fosso di Corsano Vermentino, 2010
D.O.C. Colli di Luni, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
A truly outstanding Vermentino from Tuscany’s northern frontier. An amazing find from off the beaten track.
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Le Sorgenti, Gaiaccia, 2006
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - thewinegang.com
Le Sorgenti’s Gaiaccia is packed with delicious plum fruit and a chocolatey dimension.
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Lenzini, Merlot, 2008
D.O.C. Colle Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
"Lenzini is one of the emerging new wineries in the Lucca area." Gambero Rosso 2010
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Ornellaia, 2006
D.O.C. Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2014-2025
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"The 2006 Ornellaia is one of the highlights of this sensational Tuscan vintage." eRobertParker.com
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Ornellaia, 2004
D.O.C. Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 97 - Wine Spectator
"“This exquisite effort is not to be missed.” eRobertParker.com
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Ornellaia, 2001
D.O.C. Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"Beautifully sculptured." Wine Spectator
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Lenzini, Poggio de Paoli, 2007
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
Lenzini comprises 24 hectares of beautiful Tuscan country in a natural amphitheatre in the Gragnano area, situated in the hills to the east of Lucca.
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Tua Rita, Redigaffi, 2007
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 98 - Wine Spectator
Tua Rita's Merlot transcends this Super Tuscan estate's modesty - crafting one of the world's finest Merlots.
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Castelli Martinozzi, Rosso di Montalcino, 2008
D.O.C.G. Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 89 - CFW
Excellent entry-level Rosso di Montalcino from an ancient estate (with a very bright future) set in stunningly beautiful Tuscan hillsides.
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Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, 2001
I.G.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 97 - Stephen Tanzer
"Full-bodied, with sleek, refined tannins and a silky finish. All in finesse. Classy wine." Wine Spectator
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Le Sorgenti, Scirus, 2006
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
Scirus is Le Sorgenti’s flagship Super Tuscan wine, reminiscent of the wines from Bordeaux’s famous left bank appellation of Saint-Julien.
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Le Sorgenti, Scirus, 2004
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 94 - CFW
Le Sorgenti Scirus 2004 vintage was awarded a Gold medal at the International Wine Challenge.
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Antinori, Solaia, 1997
I.g.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 98 - Wine Spectator
Antinori's Solaia 1997 was one of the best ever vintages for this Super Tuscan, of which Robert Parker comments: "If a first-growth Pauillac were made in Tuscany, this would be it!”
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Antinori, Tignanello, 1997
I.g.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Wine Spectator
Antinori’s Tignanello from the acclaimed 1997 vintage is a modern classic.
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Marchesi Piero Antinori, Tignanello, 1999
I.g.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
This is already very good - and may well turn into a great Tignanello
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Marchesi Piero Antinori, Tignanello, 1995
I.G.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Reviewer Rating: 93 - Stephen Tanzer
"Thick and concentrated...Fat and mouthfilling. Notes of nutty oak and vanilla. A strong vintage for this wine." Stephen Tanzer
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Antinori, Tignanello, 2004
I.g.T. Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Silky tannins, noteworthy definition and impeccable balance make this one of the best young Tignanellos in recent memory.
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Terenzuola, Vermentino, 2010
D.O.C. Colli di Luni, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
A truly outstanding Vermentino from Tuscany’s northern frontier.
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Le Fonti, Vito Arturo, 2006
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2018
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
A sophisticated, spicy Tuscan red oozing quality and refinement.
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Le Fonti, Vito Arturo, 2004
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Le Fonti's Vito Arturo is their top cuvée - a sophisticated, spicy Tuscan red and the 2004 vintage oozes quality and refinement.
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Le Fonti, Vito Arturo, 2005
I.g.T. Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker.com
Le Fonti’s top cuvée is a sophisticated, spicy Tuscan red oozing quality and refinement.
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Corte Sant' Alda, Amarone della Valpolicella, 2006
D.O.C. Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2013-2022
Reviewer Rating: 95 - CFW
A rich, full-bodied style and a fabulous match with red meats, game stews, wild boar and venison.
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Tamellini, Le Bine Soave, 2009
D.O.C. Soave, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 5 Grappoli - Duemilavini
Le Bine Soave 2009 is a very special treat for lovers of indigenous Italian white wine; highly sought-after and produced in tiny quantities.
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Zucchetto, Puro-Fol Prosecco, 2009
D.O.C. Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Prosecco is the perfect aperitif wine and a great value alternative to Champagne.
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Tamellini, Recioto di Soave Vigna Marogne (50cl), 2007
D.O.C.G. Recioto di Soave, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
Tamellini’s unctuous, beautifully balanced sweet wine is made from the estate’s finest grapes.
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Tamellini, Soave, 2009
D.O.C. Soave, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
"Readers will have a hard time finding a better wine for the money than Tamellini 2009 Soave." eRobertParker.com
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Tamellini, Soave, 2010
D.O.C. Soave, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Stephen Tanzer
"Offers fantastic quality for an entry-level Soave: this is one of the best!" Stephen Tanzer
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New Zealand
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Valli Vineyards, Bannockburn Pinot Noir, 2004
Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 90 - CFW
"This is God's Country when it comes to Pinot Noir." James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
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Auntsfield, Cob Cottage Chardonnay, 2006
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2013
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"This is a great New Zealand Chardonnay.” eRobertParker.com
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Auntsfield, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2012
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Bob Campbell MW
Top-class Marlborough Sauvignon at a refreshing price!
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Portugal
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Smith Woodhouse, 1970
D.O. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Smith Woodhouse 1970 Vintage Port comes from an excellent Port vintage - characteriesd by harmonious wines of great fruit intensity.
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Churchill's, Late Bottled Vintage, 2003
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
"Medium-bodied and medium sweet, with a fresh fruit aftertaste. Delicious. Drink now." Wine Spectator
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Cockburn's, Vintage Port, 1997
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Stephen Tanzer
Cockburn’s excellent 1997 is young and vibrant, and literally bursting with sweet crunchy black berry fruit.
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Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1985
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2028
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Fonseca's Ports are the most voluptuous, exotic and complex of port styles.
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Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1983
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Fonseca's house style is one of richness and warmth, and lush fruit intensity. The 1983 is magnificently scented, full-bodied, creamy and showing great length and character.
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1997
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"Superb." eRobertParker.com
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Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1992
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"...this multi-layered, enormously-endowed port reveals a finish that lasts for over a minute...a magnificent port..." eRobertParker.com
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1985
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2040
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
"Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with gorgeous silky tannins and a long, long finish. Long life ahead." eRobertParker.com
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1983
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Taylor's Vintage Ports are renowned as the longest lived of Port styles - with massive structure and flavour concentration - they are distinctively masculine.
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1970
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
"Clearly lives up to Taylor's superb reputation. Amazing balance and finesse." Wine Spectator
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1992
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2045
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Taylor’s Vintage Port 1992 is a stunning wine, rated 100 points by eRobertParker.com!
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Cockburn's, Vintage Port, 1985
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Wine Spectator
Cockburn's is arguably the world’s most popular Port house and the 1985 was rated 90 points by the Wine Spectator.
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Cockburn's, Vintage Port, 1960
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Cockburn's is arguably the world’s most popular port house.
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Graham’s, Vintage Port, 1991
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Graham's 1991 Vintage Port was rated as the best Port of the vintage by Robert Parker.
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Warre's, Vintage Port, 1960
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Wine Spectator
Warre's Vintage Ports are renowned for their poise, elegance and balance, and the 1960 vintage produced particularly elegant wines across the board.
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Cockburn's, Vintage Port, 1970
D.O. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2025
1970 is one of the finest post war Port vintages; a classic vintage that was declared by all the major port houses.
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Sandeman, Vintage Port, 1966
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - Michael Broadbent MW
"An excellent vintage [1966 Port] declared by 20 shippers." Michael Broadbent
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1994
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2045
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Wine Spectator
"Perhaps the greatest Taylor ever…" Wine Spectator
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Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1994
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 100 - Wine Spectator
"One of the most spectacular 1994s...Awesomely rich, and full-bodied..." eRobertParker.com
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Cockburn's, Vintage Port, 1991
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
"...a very good to excellent vintage." eRobertParker.com
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Smith Woodhouse, Vintage Port, 1950
D.O. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - Portforum
"Tangarines and violet drops on the nose. Very sweet entry of oranges...Lovely peppery midpalate...Nice floral elements." Portforum
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Scotland
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Benriach, 10-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1 litre)
Speyside, The Highlands, Scotland
An older export bottling of Benriach 10-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, purchased from a whisky collector.
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Glenmorangie, 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
Northern Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
Glenmorangie 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl) comes in its original carton-presentation pack.
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Glenturret, 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (75cl)
Eastern Highlands, The Highlands, Scotland
This 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is in very good condition overall.
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Glenfiddich, 18-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Green Spode Decanter (75cl)
Speyside, The Highlands, Scotland
A rare and older bottling of Glenfiddich in a green spode decanter.
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The Balvenie, Classic 18-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (75cl)
Speyside, The Highlands, Scotland
An older and very rare bottling of The Balvenie from the 1980s purchased from a whisky collector.
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Macallan Glenlivet, “As we get it” Pure Single Malt Scotch Whisky (75 cl), 59.7%
Speyside, The Highlands, Scotland
An older 1980’s bottling of “As we get it” distilled by Macallan Glenlivet in a 75cl bottle purchased from a whisky collector.
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Poit Dhubh, 12-year-old 'Green Label' Scotch Whisky (75cl)
Skye, The Islands, Scotland
An old and rare bottling of Poit Dhubh purchased from a whisky collector.
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Bunnahabhain, 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (75cl)
Islay, The Islands, Scotland
Bunnahabhain 12-year-old typically displays a gentle, nutty-malty sweetness with sweet, sea-air aromas on the nose.
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Caol Ila, 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
Islay, The Islands, Scotland
The Caol Ila 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the 'Flora and Fauna' series is increasingly rare and highly collectable.
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Scapa, 8-year-old Pure Malt Scotch Whisky (75cl)
Orkney, The Islands, Scotland
An older and rare bottling of Scapa purchased from a whisky collector.
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Spain
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Tinto Figuero, 12 Crianza, 2006
D.O. Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2021
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
Smoky blackcurrant with coffee espresso aromas and aromatic red fruits and rosehip notes.
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Tinto Figuero, 4 Roble, 2009
D.O. Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2014
Reviewer Rating: 90 - eRobertParker.com
"...an outstanding value that admirably displays the high quality of the Tempranillo fruit." eRobertParker.com
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Vega Sicilia, Unico, 1990
D.O. Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2026
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Vega Sicilia is Ribera del Duero's most legendary estate, and Unico is one of Spain's finest wines.
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Jose Pariente, Verdejo, 2010
D.O. Rueda, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
Jose Pariente is at the forefront of modern Spanish white winemaking - awarded the best winery in Spain by the Spanish Federation of Guilds Wine and Gourmet.
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Bodegas Muga, 'Torre Muga' Rioja Reserva, 2001
D.O.C.a Rioja , Rioja, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2030
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
"Fat, broad and wonderfully deep. Finishes with outstanding palate-saturating persistence and great lingering sweetness." Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
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Contino, Rioja Reserva, 2001
D.O.C.a Rioja, Rioja, Spain
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2020
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
"The 2001 Contino Reserva is a forward, concentrated effort with an elegant personality." eRobertParker.com
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USA
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Opus One, 1996
Napa Valley, California, USA
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2016
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
“This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date..." eRobertParker.com
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Philip Togni Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1997
Napa Valley, California, USA
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobertParker.com
"...one of the great buys left for profound Napa Cabernet...pretending to be a first-growth Pauillac." eRobertParker.com
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Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1995
Alexander Valley, California, USA
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2015
Reviewer Rating: 89 - Wine Spectator
"...ripe and polished, with lots of pretty plum, currant, black cherry and spicy Cabernet flavors to admire. The tannins are ripe and polished, too." Wine Spectator
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Joseph Phelps, Insignia, 1994
Napa Valley, California, USA
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"The 1994 Insignia is spectacular...opulent, sexy, flamboyant, explosively rich, concentrated, and a thrill to drink." eRobertParker.com
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Sloan, Proprietary Red, 2001
Napa Valley, California, USA
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2035
Reviewer Rating: 99 - eRobertParker.com
"...a Mouton-Rothschild-like perfume with a hint of Cheval Blanc-like complexity...fabulous richness, a multilayered texture, 65-second finish...an instant legend." eRobertParker.com
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