| Best Reds |
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2003 Chateau Latour Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $699.99 | |
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"Intense aromas of blackberry, licorice, currant and mineral. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. Very refined and beautiful. Goes on for minutes. This reminds me of the fabulous 1996. But even better. Best after 2012. 10,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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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 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 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 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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2004 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $169.99 | |
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"Intense aromas of black licorice, berry and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, where it builds, with lots of velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Reminds me of the 1996 Las Cases; may be better. Score range: 95-100 " -- 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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