| Best Reds |
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1989 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $3399.00 | |
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"I have always loved this wine. It a giant, yet also sophisticated and reserved. Still dark-ruby colored, with beautiful aromas of fruits and spices. Full-bodied, with opulent fruit and a depth of flavor that lasts for minutes on the palate. Loads of tobacco and fruit.--Petrus vertical. Best after 2010. " -- Wine Spectator (100 points)
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2006 Chateau Margaux Margaux
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $425.00 | |
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"Very powerful and rich. Fantastic. Full, silky and structured. Yet layered and rich, with loads of mineral, violet and coffee character. Incredible. So much finesse in the nose. What a wine. Similar to the 1995, which received 100 points. Score range: 95-100 " -- Wine Spectator (100 points)
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2005 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $2699.00 | |
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"A sleeping giant. Dark ruby in color, showing aromas of blackberry, cepe and green olive, with a hint of mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a supercaressing mouthfeel. Turns to coffee, dark chocolate and berry. Chewy yet balanced. Very, very long in the mouth. The finish is absolutely breathtaking. Best after 2013. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (100 points)
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2005 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $999.00 | |
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"Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral. The finish is long, with a coffee, almost meaty, aftertaste. Very beautiful and balanced. Best after 2013. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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1990 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $2499.00 | |
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"That hasn't changed. A classy wine that almost as great as the awesome '89. Expressive and sophisticated, with wonderful ripe fruit and vanilla aromas. The palate is extremely silky with superb flavor concentration. It's very muscular but refined and toned. Still too young to open.--Petrus vertical. Best after 2007. 3,700 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2000 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $2999.00 | |
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"Dark color, with loads of smoky grilled meat and ripe fruit aromas. Lots of violets. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a superlong finish. Solid and tight. Like a tightly wound piece of silk string. Just as I remember it.--Petrus vertical. Best after 2012. " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2004 Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $159.99 | |
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"Aromas of prune, dark chocolate, coffee and cream follow through to a full body, with masses of fruit and chewy tannins. This is concentrated and very structured. A big juicy wine. Best after 2012. 550 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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| Best Whites |
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2006 Maison Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc L'Ermite
Marsanne; Rhone; | $359.99 | |
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"Superintense, with a nearly searing minerality, this lets fleur de sel, blanched almond, chamomile and jasmine rice flavors race through, while papaya and Cavaillon melon notes fill in the background. Has a long, amazingly pure finish. Drink now through 2025. 228 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (99 points)
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