France
WHITE
Colombelle
Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne Blanc 2009
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6.99
87/100 - Our score.
87/100 - Wine & Spirits. "A saline acidity sparks the fresh lemon and
green melon flavors of this simple white, for prosciutto and
melon."
Jean-Francois Merieau
"Hexagonales"
Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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11.99
88+/100 - Our score.
88/100 - International Wine Cellar. "($13) Pale, bright straw High-pitched
aromas and flavors of tangerine, green apple, white
flowers and exotic curry powder. Juicy and
supple in the mouth, with good intensity and tangy
cut. Finishes with floral notes, a hint of
orange peel and good length. This is already showing plenty of
complexity."
Domaine Romanin
Mâcon-Fuissé 2009
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14.99
89/100 - Our score.
Romanin is a very small property in the Macon region
of Burgundy. This excellent Chardonnay will appeal to all
lovers of fruit- driven, fresh, dry whites. The
orchard fruit flavors are sweet and round, giving an
extra layer of complexity and weight to the lifted,
mineral driven finish. This will work perfectly as a "cocktail
white" or as an accompaniment to lighter fish and poultry dishes.
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2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES
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Have you bought your 2009 Bordeaux yet? Robert Parker writes that… “This is a magical vintage!” There are still many of the big names available, as well as several petite chateaux at bargain prices. To download our current futures offering, click the link below:
The
2009 vintage has produced some legendary wines at the higher
end of the scale |
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Chateau d'Oupia |
Prunier
Bourgogne Rouge 2008
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16.99
89/100 - Our score.
When buying entry level Pinot Noir from France, we
simply look for wines that taste delicious. When we tasted this
bottling from Prunier we knew that we had a
winner. It's a classic example, showing high-toned red
fruits - cranberry and red cherry - with a
touch of dried earth. It should pair perfectly with an Asian
pork or duck salad with orange vinaigrette.
Jean-Marc Milliot
Savigny-Les-Beaune 2008
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27.99
91/100 - Our score.
This is Milliot's only wine from the Cote de Beaune.
(He's known for his outstanding Grand Cru's in Echezeaux.)
It is a highly floral, red fruited offering,
with a wonderful silky texture and a lifted, bright
structure. This is an outstanding bottle of Pinot
Noir. It is drinkable now and should continue to show
well for the next five years. Try it soon with grilled
salmon or tuna steaks.
Louis Latour
"Domaine Corton"
Grand Cru 2007
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39.99
87-90/100 - Burghound.
92/100 - Wine Spectator. "Tightly wound now, this red shows density
to its wild berry and cherry flavors, with a streak of mineral
and fine length. There's a latent sweetness
that offsets the firm, tensile structure, but this
needs time to come together. Best from 2012
through 2022. 500 cases made."
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| Our Scoring Scale 96 -100 - Extraordinary 90 - 95 - Exceptional 85 - 89 - Above Average |
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| 84 and below - | You won't find it at the Wine Discount Center |