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"Light yellow reflecting gold. Aromas of peach, vanilla and toffee. On the pal... "Light yellow reflecting gold. Aromas of peach, vanilla and toffee. On the palate you'll find notes of exotic fruits, pear and lychee. Pair with elegantly aged parmesan." more

"This third edition of Laubade's L'Unique series is produced exclusively from ... "This third edition of Laubade's L'Unique series is produced exclusively from a 3.5 acres plot of a rare grape called \"Plant de Graisse.\"The nose is gourmand, powerful and offers an incisive side, intensity, a small richness as well as a fine,... more

"The Michel Mailliard house flagship cuvée from a single plot (vineyard). Yell... "The Michel Mailliard house flagship cuvée from a single plot (vineyard). Yellow color with golden reflections. Loaded with complexity, subtlety and vivacity. Aromas of the sweetness of citrus, lemon and pear. The palate is full of of citrus, baked... more

"Dense and profound color. Nose still shut with scents of red berries and curr... "Dense and profound color. Nose still shut with scents of red berries and currants, morello. Long, full, potent on the palate, offering up aromas of morello, raspberry, strawberry,and liquorice. Nice mid-palate followed by a beautiful finish with... more

"A golden yellow hue, the 2006 Champagne Blanc De Meuniers La Vigne D’Or is am... "A golden yellow hue, the 2006 Champagne Blanc De Meuniers La Vigne D’Or is ample and lush with aromas of toasted almond croissant, fresh nectarine, and white strawberry. Full-bodied, with a rounded mousse, it is fleshy and ripe through the palate... more

"Offers violet and blackberry on the nose, with tar. Full-bodied, with velvety... "Offers violet and blackberry on the nose, with tar. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity, minerally aftertaste. Long and silky. Very serious for the vintage. Best after 2013. A beautifully perfumed, dark-colored wine, bursting with black... more

"At first sight, a bright and luminous golden color. On the nose, aromas of ca... "At first sight, a bright and luminous golden color. On the nose, aromas of candy apple, liqueur and hazelnut powder give way to generous bitter orange and dates with beautiful expression, impeccably balanced. On the palate, an enticing structure... more

"The 1995 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wi... "The 1995 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1998 This wine has an extraordinary aromatic finesse, a tannic richness and a particularly dense and tight-knit texture. The finish is very long, fresh and lively,... more

"Discovering Chateau d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very... "Discovering Chateau d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin, and occasionally tropical fruit) and oak (vanilla and toast aromas). Older vintages, on the other... more

"Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very ... "Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc Dark chocolate and mocha flavors, very dark and intense, this is a big, concentrated wine, flavored with bitter cherries and structured. Certainly a great Cheval Blanc. Barrel Sample: 96-98 Points The brilliant... more

"Pommery Cuvee Louise Brut Nature shows yellow shades and slightly green refle... "Pommery Cuvee Louise Brut Nature shows yellow shades and slightly green reflections. Its nose becomes immediately tenser; it is focused more on notes of slightly dried lemon, white flowers, all with a very nice minerality and good freshness. On the... more

"The 1995 vintage of this wine was ranked #4 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wi... "The 1995 vintage of this wine was ranked #4 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1998A lovely, deep garnet colour with a violet tint, Château Clerc Milon 2006 has a rich and complex nose redolent with intense aromas of blackcurrant and wild... more

"About the Label Artwork Born in Berlin in 1922, the famous English portrait p... "About the Label Artwork Born in Berlin in 1922, the famous English portrait painter Lucian Freud is the grandson of the founder of psychoanalysis. Fleeing Nazi Germany, his father brought him to London in 1933 and he became a British citizen in... more

"The 2006 vintage has a very deep color, a fresh, intense, fruity character an... "The 2006 vintage has a very deep color, a fresh, intense, fruity character and, somewhat surprisingly, an impressive tannic structure. The Merlot wines are smooth, and the Cabernet Sauvignon ones are powerful. 2006 Haut-Bailly will undoubtedly be... more

"Very dense and creamy with stacks of creme brulee and dried apricot character... "Very dense and creamy with stacks of creme brulee and dried apricot character. On the borderline of medium- to full-bodied, the fresh, citrusy acidity making it feel lighter than it is. Wonderfully vibrant finish that pulls you back for more. From... more

"The color is still fresh, deep and well concentrated. Aromas are slightly oak... "The color is still fresh, deep and well concentrated. Aromas are slightly oaked and smoky with a hint of vanilla, specific of its noble aging. Then comes the fruit basket with aromas of blackberry, strawberry and cherry. The wine is very complex... more

"The 2004 vintage of this wine was ranked #6 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wi... "The 2004 vintage of this wine was ranked #6 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2007 Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc region of France. The fruit is harvested by hand. The fermentation... more

"Domaine de Chevalier rouge has good structure and a great deal of finesse, co... "Domaine de Chevalier rouge has good structure and a great deal of finesse, complexity, and ageing potential – which does not exclude a smooth, fruity quality that makes it enjoyable in its youth. Always balanced, never aggressive, power is by no... more

"The 2005 vintage of this wine was ranked #7 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wi... "The 2005 vintage of this wine was ranked #7 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2008Very intense color. Very strong nose, dominated above all by fruity notes and a high mineral content. Cultivation methods add a touch of additional complexity.... more

"#96 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009The 2006 of Ducru-Beaucaillou exhibits the ... "#96 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009The 2006 of Ducru-Beaucaillou exhibits the sameanalytical richness as its 2005 or 2003 counterpart. While on a par with those top quality vintages, it boast a special personality: endowed with a generous fruit and... more