Fine Wine > France > $50-100

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Although it begins with austerity, its acidity and tannins dominant, the palate opens beyond its youthfulness after a few moments. It becomes dark and powerful, certainly still dryly tannic, but the fruit is generous, and the final taste is of beautiful, ripe fruits.

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"A virile, muscular-styled effort with high tannin, the 2006 Kirwan exhibits notes of crushed rocks, roasted herbs, black cherries, and currants. Although slightly tough-textured, it possesses impressive depth and richness. If some of the disjointedness and rustic edges become sweeter and better..

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"... mineral-inflected lemon peel, menthol and spiced pear aromas…good richness but also fi ne detail to the rich, full and delicious middle weight flavor... mouth coating and balanced finish. This is pretty and complex."

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The Beaune Grèves Le Clos Blanc Premier Cru is an unusual rare and rather exotic white wine. It is full, rich and spicy, with broad fruit flavours and exceptional depth offset by notes of almonds, earth and gently toasted oak. This exceptional wine can be drunk with fish in white sauce,..

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The Les Drazeys has a very nice dark ruby colour with an open and attractive nose, rather classic but complex and "unusual" at the same time. It has a well balanced structure on the palate with soft tannins, lively aromas, nice rhythm, and nice Côte de Nuits architecture. ..

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"A very subtle touch of wood frames very fresh and again, admirably pure aromas of acacia blossom, spiced pear and green apple nuances. There is good volume and mid-palate density to the generous, sappy and seductively textured middle weight flavors that offer fine complexity on the mildly austere..

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"The NV Brut Rose Esprit is surprisingly rich and intense. Even tasting it after the Fut de Chene, what comes through is a gorgeous, layered expression of fruit on an expansive, generous frame. Red berries, orange zest and sweet baking spices linger on the powerful close. The Brut Rose Esprit is..

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"A candidate for wine of the vintage, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape (a tank-aged blend of 90% Grenache and the rest Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault from 80+ year old vines) is a naked expression of Chateauneuf du Pape that is pure fruit and complexity. Its dense purple color is followed by aromas of..

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This red from Provence has great distinction, with subtle aromas and an extremely complex bouquet permeating through a deep ruby red color. Robust, rich in noble tannins, this wine has good aging potential.

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"... Red berries, flowers and minerals are some of the nuances that are woven together in a rich, expansive fabric of notable class. This really needs some time in the glass to shine, but when the wine opens up it is absolutely glorious. A round, creamy finish has the last word..."