Fine Wine > France

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"Bright, dark red. Reduced aromas of cherry, redcurrant, minerals and chocolate. Suave, silky and fleshy but tight; shows more presence in the mouth than the Vosne-side Chaignots, as well as an earthy complexity to the tangy red cherry flavor. Finishes firmly tannic and persistent, with the..

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"More backward and concentrated, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as dense, black raspberry, black currant, garrigue, licorice and lavender characteristics. Full-bodied with undeniable elegance, minerality and precision, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring and..

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"This is luscious and open, with peach, melon, ripe apple and grapefruit flavors. Not much oak here, but the alcohol is slightly elevated. A savory component adds a flourish on the finish..."

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"An exceptionally elegant nose of lemon zest, white flower, spiced pear and plenty of stone influence complements well the equally mineral-infused, intense and beautifully welldetailed flavors that possess that wonderful sense of underlying tension. I particularly like the long, dry and linear..

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"A mildly exotic nose of pear and pineapple trimmed in very subtle wood nuances is followed by attractively well-detailed and seductively textured flavors that are blessed with plenty of mouth coating dry extract. The richness and very subtle sweetness of the mid-palate is completely offset by the..

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"The 2010 Volnay bursts from the glass with bright red fruit, flowers, mint and spices. There is a nervous energy to the Volnay that is incredibly appealing. Beautifully articulated saline notes contribute briskness on the finish. This is a flat-out delicious Volnay."

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"Moderate wood influence fights just a bit with the otherwise very fresh and pretty aromas that display a significant floral component along with ripe scents of plum, cassis and earth. There is fine mid-palate density and excellent phenolic maturity to the large-scaled yet refined flavors that..

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"A delicate Rose, with strawberry and watermelon flavors, picking up honey as it build on the finish with firm structure at the end. Refined and elegant."

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"Resplendent in its new shiny gold label, Krug is a majestic Champagne. Its velvet texture, dominated by mature flavors, is toasty and rich, dense and complex. In the mouth, its beautiful roasted almond, spice and ripe pears all balance impressively. Could the wine be getting even better? No..

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"Beautifully dense, this generous, rich wine combines great fruit with a firm but sweet structure. The new wood element is still prominent, but this is now beginning to blend well with the ripe fruit. To finish, the tannins reassert themselves."