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"Blackberry and black licorice on the nose, with hints of fresh herbs. Full and silky, with a solid core of fruit and tannins. Goes on beautifully...91-94"

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This Chenin Blanc has a very open and bright aromatic profile. It has a great deal of floral fruit, but also carries a nice fresh minerality. This is present on the palate as well. There is a good deal of substance and depth here, with a full mouthfeel supported by a focused, crisp acidity and..

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"Sandalwood, cinnamon, bergamot, and smoky evocation of crushed stone tinge sweet concentrate of black raspberry on the nose; then follow on a palate of already velvet-like textural richness yet vibratory intensity and positively refreshing primary juiciness. Notes of iodine, chard, shrimp shell,..

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The second wine of the renowned 2eme Cru Classe estate, Gruaud Larose, Sarget de Gruaud Larose shows all the hallmarks of the great St-Julien wine, but with a fruitiness that makes it more approachable when young. Showing fresh cherries and hints of spice on the nose, the palate is well-rounded,..

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Thomas Picot is quickly becoming a star in the new wave of Chablis Producers. His wines are both natural and innovative yet also show the classic terroir of this famous region.

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Clicquot's signature non-vintage Brut is loved all over the world for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classical dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for..

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A cuvee of great finesse produced from Premiere Cru and Grand Cru, from grapes grown in the Montagne de Reims and the Cote de Blancs regions. This, together with the practice of adding 15% of previous aged reserves explains the fine quality and value this champagne offers. Fine bubbles and prolific..

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"This 20+-acre vineyard, acquired by Gerard and Chantal Perse in 2001, is planted on a clay and limestone plateau. The 2009, a blend of 80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, was cropped at 22 hectoliters per hectare, and possesses 14.2% alcohol. One of the top wines of the..