Fine Wine > Still > France > $50-100 > 92-95 Pts

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"The 2010 Vougeot Clos du Prieure Blanc caresses the palate with citrus, white flowers and minerals. There is a level of detail and nuance that distinguishes this undeniably appealing wine."

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An absolutely stunning nose of violets, creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, forest floor and subtle new oak burst from the glass. The wine has great fruit, superb texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel and an extravagantly rich, concentrated palate with low acidity and ripe tannin.

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"The Coutet 2009 is a sensational effort from Philippe Baly and his team. It has a fragrant nose of honey, vervain tea, pineapple, frangipane and apple-blossom, well defined if needing a little more vigour at the moment. The palate is vibrant on the entry, informed by touches of apricot and orange..

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A brilliant effort from well-known oenologists Dany and Michel Rolland, the 2009 Bon Pasteur is dominated by Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet Franc included in the blend. It reveals textbook notes of mocha, tobacco leaf, blackberries, black cherries, roasted coffee and wood smoke. Full-bodied and..

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"One of the top wines in this portfolio is the 2009 Hermitage Marquise de la Tourette. Aged in 50% new oak, it exhibits abundant aromas of creme de cassis as well as hints of acacia flowers, crushed rocks and graphite along with massive concentration, full body, a dense style, a boatload of tannin..

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"This 100% Merlot cuvee, from a 7.5-acre vineyard situated high on the plateau of Pomerol between Petrus and Lafleur, has turned out exceptionally well in 2006. It boasts a deep saturated blue/purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of graphite, blueberries, black raspberries, sweet cherries,..

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"The remarkable 2006 St.-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice boasts a dark ruby/purple color as well as aromas of forest floor, camphor, black truffles, black raspberries and cherries. The wine is complex and full-bodied with silky tannins and noteworthy finesse and length."

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"Beautiful aromas of orange zest are followed by gingerbread, caramel and crème brûlée flavors. This is a beautiful, rich, smoothly dense wine with a core of botrytis, spice and vivid fresh citrus acidity."

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"Elegant acacia blossom, lemon zest, stone and pain grille suffused nose... excellent intensity... lovely depth on the mouth coating and impressively persistent finish... a wine of class and grace."

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"Pure and expressive, offering raspberry, red currant and wild berry aromas and flavors, mingled with mineral and spice. Elegant and well-toned, with intensity and drive. The tannins add support and length to the berry and spice aftertaste."