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2003 Chateau Margaux Margaux
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $499.99 | |
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"Ultraconcentrated, with layers and layers of fruit and superfine tannins. Plenty of fruit, mineral and meat character. Full-bodied yet refined and classy, it coats your palate with gorgeous fruit and ripe tannins. Truly superb. One of the wines of the vintage. Best after 2012. 10,830 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2003 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $699.99 | |
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"Subtle, complex aromas of berries, licorice and currants. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Very well-integrated wine. Lovely stuff. Wonderful length and finesse. Best after 2012. 20,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2005 Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $99.99 | |
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"Black in color, with aromas of blackberry, black licorice, tar, mineral and fresh flowers. Full-bodied and powerful, with ultrafine tannins that last for minutes on the palate. A polished, though-provoking wine. Shows wonderful purity of Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2014. 20,830 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2003 Fonseca Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $99.99 | |
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"Lots of grape and raisin on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and lightly sweet. Serious concentration, with lots of grip on the finish. Just what to expect from a young Vintage Port. Best after 2012. 12,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2003 Croft Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $89.99 | |
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"Gorgeous aromas of blueberries and dried flowers follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate. Velvety and round, with lovely fruit. Long finish. Best after 2015. 6,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2002 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $499.99 | |
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"Bubbling over with crushed berries, currants and spices, with tobacco notes. Beautiful. Full-bodied, with gorgeously velvety tannins and a long finish of pretty fruit. This is a racy yet elegant Lafite. Classy. Best after 2010. 16,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2005 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia
Bordeaux Blend; Tuscany; | $139.99 | |
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"Displays beautiful aromas of ripe fruit, with currant, plum and blackberry. This complex and full-bodied Tuscan red has soft, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Shows a deft hand in the winemaking. Best after 2012. 11,660 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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1999 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Sangiovese; Tuscany; | $69.99 | |
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"Loads of blackberry and toasty oak, with hints of coffee. Full-bodied, with big, silky tannins and a long, rich fruit, chocolate and vanilla aftertaste. Best wine ever from here. Best after 2006. 550 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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