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2003 Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $149.99 | |
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"Intense blackberry and cherry, with hints of currant. Toasted oak and sweet tobacco too. Roses and other flowers, such as lilacs. Full-bodied, with masses of tannins yet incredibly long and seductive. Best after 2012. 18,330 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2003 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $199.99 | |
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"Incredible nose of crushed berry, licorice, violets and lightly toasted oak. Pure crA¨me de cassis. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Solid. Best after 2011. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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1998 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle
Syrah/Shiraz; Rhone; | $149.99 | |
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"What a great wine. Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit. A pleasure to drink. Tempting now. Best from 2003 through 2015. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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2005 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape
Rhone Blend; Rhone; | $99.99 | |
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"Really dense and locked up now, this is packed with dark fig, currant and blackberry fruit shrouded by layers of tar, hot stone, bittersweet licorice and espresso. The long, dense finish has a great tug of iron buried within it. Best from 2011 through 2030. 15,000 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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2005 Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $129.99 | |
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"Delivers breathtaking aromas of blackberry, currant, licorice and flowers. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and supersilky tannins. Dark chocolate, currant, berry and licorice follow through. This is racy and beautiful. Best after 2015. 20,375 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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| Best Whites |
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1990 Krug Brut Vintage
Champagne Blend; Champagne; | $349.99 | |
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"A profound wine of great depth and complexity. Its detailed flavors range from citrus and ginger to whole grain bread and woodsy richness, with accents of honey and nuts. Retains its focus thanks to a vibrant structure, all the time carrying its weight with authority and grace. Fine, smoky finish. Drink now through 2020. 1,500 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2004 Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fume Silex
Sauvignon Blanc; Loire; | $139.99 | |
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"Cuts like a knife, with live-wire Key lime, grapefruit, chalk and sea salt notes. Rich and powerful, but very nervy through the long, mouthwatering, collar-grabbing finish. Almost severe now in its minerality, but just wait. Best from 2007 through 2011. 2,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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