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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 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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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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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 Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $99.99 | |
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"Loads of crushed berries, with mineral, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is the sleeper of the vintage. Best after 2010. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2005 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau
Rhone Blend; Rhone; | $69.99 | |
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"This is dense and chewy, but not tiring to drink, thanks to fresh acidity and an edgy, gravelly feel that drives the blackberry, currant and sweet spice notes. The long finish has great briary grip, with notes of garrigue and hot stone checking in. Best from 2010 through 2030. 15,830 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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| Best Whites |
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1998 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
Chardonnay; Champagne; | $129.99 | |
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"Impressive and seamless from the get-go, featuring lemon, apricot, smoke and spice aromas and flavors that build to the long conclusion. This is creamy, yet firm and fresh, with all its elements integrated for an alluring profile overall. There's wonderful finesse and length. Drink now through 2028. 2,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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