Fine Wine > $0-20 > France

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"The blockbuster 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Centenaire tastes more like a Chateauneuf du Pape than a Cotes du Rhone. Dominated by Grenache with a small amount of Syrah included in the blend, the wine possesses great intensity, a terrific texture, full-bodied power, and wonderful purity and..

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"The ripe fruits go straight to the heart of this powerful, orange peel and citrus wine. There are yellow fruits, balanced with fresh acidity. The ensemble is rich, but balanced."

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Fresh and creamy, wrapped in elegant bubbles…delicate, delicious, delightful. Ideal as an aperitif, perfect for large parties.

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Their beautifully structured supple and flavoursome wine is made from 'noble' varieties - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Perhaps because the vines are tended with such unusual affection their response is to yield the most remarkably ripe and healthy fruit.

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Aligote is an acidic white grape variety, primarily planted in Bouzeron in Cote Chalonnaise, France. When the grape is fully ripened, aligote is just as refreshing as it is delicious as the ripeness compensates and balances the acidity.

Domaine Chavy Chouet produces a beautifully,..

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The 2012 Cotes du Rhone Rose presents with aromas of rose petals, and orange rind and it encompasses a medium body, racy acidity, and a clean, dry finish. A truly wonderful rose from Domaine Charvin.

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Chateau d'Oupia is one the best producers in the Languedoc. Using Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault from 30+ year old vines this is a deep-bodied and complex Rose with great balance and an exuberant personality. Juicy and surprisingly dense, with powerful red fruit flavors showing an almost creamy..

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"Impressively powerful, structured wine that has spice, richness, plenty of firm tannins as well as a punch of sweet plum and red cherry flavors. There is an edge of acidity that suggests aging potential."

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A Morrell Discovery - This inexpensive, Grand Gallius delicious Medoc is a sample of how good the 2009 Bordeaux vintage is. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, it combines the softness of the Merlot with the structure and backbone of the Cabernet. This is definitely a..

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Expressive bouquet of dark fruit and roasted almonds with a hint of leather. In the mouth, fleshy, round and silky.