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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 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 Cos d'Estournel Saint Estephe
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $199.99 | |
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"Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is first-growth quality. Best after 2012. 15,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2003 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $149.99 | |
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"Intense aromas of blackberry, currant and cherry. Full-bodied, with masses of big, velvety tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. A blockbuster. A classic big, juicy claret. Best after 2012. 17,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 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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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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2004 Antinori Solaia
Cabernet Sauvignon; Tuscany; | $179.99 | |
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"Shows beautiful, complex aromas of flowers, currant and Christmas cake. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2010. 5,835 cases made. -JS " -- 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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