French Wine

There are many great bottles of Chardonnay and this is no exception, yet not many leave you with such satisfaction while not draining your wallet. It does not pretend to challenge the established icons of the wine world; it is merely delicious, friendly and under 7 bucks, a perfect bottle for Tuesday night, something to reach for to quench your thirst and that of your friends. The wine is produced by the three brothers Couillaud at the Château de la Ragotière a few minutes from the Atlantic near the mouth of the Loire River where the Maritime climate is... Read More » 

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In a terrific vintage like 2005, this drinks WAY above its price-point. As Allen Meadows writes about Girardin in this vintage: "the last few vintages really do seem to corroborate what he's saying about wanting to make more classically styled wines. And to this end Vincent told me that he "used up to 60% of the stems in his wine from the Côte de Nuits and up to 30% in those from the Côte de Beaune. 2005 is an aristocratic vintage that isn't at all fruity or forward and thus I did long but soft vinifications with no punch downs, only pump-overs. And I'm... Read More » 

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92-96 points Wine Spectator: "Dried apple, pear and honey on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a citrus fruit, apricot and spice character. Long and flavorful." (Web only, 2008) 92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A very lifted nose with great definition: notes of honey, white peach, mango and dried apricots. The palate is very intense with superb acidity and vibrancy, good levels of botrytis with a clean, fresh, vibrant honeyed finish. Very good weight and persistency - this is a superb 2007 and a great success for Myrat. Dr... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker. "The amazing 2007 Cotes du Rhone St.-Esprit (75% Syrah and 25% Grenache) reveals a northern Rhone orientation, but it is loaded with spice and black fruits, and displays a beautiful opulent texture as well as a gorgeous finish with impressive purity. Chateauneuf du Pape has also benefitted from the new attention to detail and upgraded quality. The good news is that there are about 1,500 cases of this cuvee. This great northern Rhone negociant, spearheaded by their brilliant oenologist and winemaker, Jacques Grange, has consistent... Read More » 

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This delicious wine comes from a combination of vineyard sites both in Verdigny in Sancerre and some parcels just outside the appellation to the west. The Fournier family, with roots as deep as their vines in this region seem to be related to just about everyone in some way and have for generations been farming and producing wines in Sancerre. We are pleased to have been offered this wine, yet again, at such a great price. Soft, subtle mineral notes are wrapped up in aromatics of melon and citrus. Clean, bright and refreshing - This is a perfect little... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Aromas of toasted oak and blackberry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and lots of flavor. Give this time to mellow. Best after 2007." (03/06) 

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According to Robert Parker: "Another well-made offering from the southern Medoc (in the area of Macau), this dark ruby/purple-tinged, medium-bodied 2004 is an equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Excellent aromas of dried herbs, sweet cherries, currants, and cranberries, and loamy soil marry nicely with the wine's excellent texture and overall symmetry. Consume it over the next 4-5 years." (06/07) The Mille Roses property is in Macau, just a stone's throw from the Margaux appellation and the famed Château Giscours. The name means "1,000 roses,"... Read More » 

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A pale yellow wine with tiny bubbles, this Cremant de Loire Brut is rounded and delicate with a fine, nervy, complex nose and the freshness of Chenin Blanc, floral Chardonnay and fruity Cabernet Franc from 20- to 30-year-old vines. Lively attack, it evolves gracefully across the palate with nice aromatic persistence in the mouth and lingering notes of fresh peaches and pear. 

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96+ points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Vieux Telegraphe may be the greatest wine made at this property since the 2005 and 1998. Dense ruby/purple-tinged with an exquisite nose of salty sea breezes, licorice, ground pepper, jammy black cherries, black currants, figs, and plums, this is a full-bodied, rich, Provencal-styled offering with lots of sweet, ripe tannin. It is surprisingly accessible for a Vieux Telegraphe (this wine normally shuts down several years after bottling), but it should have great longevity (25+ years) given its power, full-bodied mouthf... Read More » 

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Many here will tell you this is the best deal we've got in all three stores, the warehouse, website, and every other corner where we've looked. It comes from the insanely good 2007 Rhône Valley vintage, and brings the noise like a wine five-times its price. Get in on this while it lasts. 89 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Cotes du Rhone Reserve red (60% Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre) possesses beautiful crunchy, juicy, blackberry and cherry fruit as well as hints of underbrush, pepper, and black cherries. Medium-bodied and silky-... Read More » 

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This wallet-friendly French 'Blanc de Blancs' is one of our favorite hidden gems. It drinks like an expensive French Champagne with a rich yeasty nose and body to match. It's called 'Cremant de Limoux', the official name for a sparkling wine from Limoux (that meets certain production and quality requirements). Limoux is actually located in southern France near Carcassonne. Definitely worth a serious look. Your friends that haven't seen the price tag will swear they're drinking Champagne worth 2-3 times what you paid! 12% abv. 

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This delightful Rosé sparkling wine comes from Burgundy. It is made of 80% Pinot Noir, and 20% Gamay Noir. The charming eye of the swan color comes from the addition of Pinot Noir to the wine when the lees are disgorged, following the traditional fermentation in the individual bottle, in the champagne method. On the palate it is very rich and fruity but just off-dry on the finish. The mousse is explosive, with a very creamy palate impression. It shows just a hint of the earthiness of a Pinot Noir from Burgundy. This is charming rosé, subtle and deligh... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Dark in color, with lots of blackberry, mineral, licorice and a hint of toasty oak. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and generous, with lots of fruit underneath. Best after 2011." (03/08) According to Robert Parker: "A consistently well-made cru bourgeois, this wine exhibits a deep ruby color and a nice, earthy nose with hints of burning embers intermixed with black fruits, herbs, and spice. The wine displays moderate tannin, medium body, good length and ripeness. Drink it over the next ... Read More » 

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In a plentiful vintage, some vineyards in Burgundy produce more wine than they can legally sell. When they do, they declassify the overage as Vin de Table. This white Burgundy from the Mâcon falls into that category. It is actually 2008 Mâcon Villages, but the crop was large and the market softer, thanks to the weak dollar. Remember, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck but sells for peanuts, who cares what they call it? (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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94 points Robert Parker: "The outrageously superb 2007 Lirac La Reine des Bois (equal parts Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah) may be the finest wine Delorme has yet made. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous perfume of black fruits, licorice, earth, and pepper. The fruit quality is deep, textured, and pure, and the 35-second finish is superb. This knock-out wine should drink well for 7-8 years." (10/09) 92 points Wine & Spirits and 92 points Wine Spectator: "Really loaded with fruit, this shows raspberry, boysenberry and blackberry notes al... Read More » 

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94 points Robert Parker: "Even better is the 2007 Gigondas Les Racines Vieilles Vignes. Its dense ruby/purple hue is accompanied by an extraordinary bouquet of black raspberries, kirsch, licorice, crushed rocks, and flowers. Full-bodied with sensational texture, purity, and length as well as remarkable elegance and freshness, this stunning Gigondas can be enjoyed over the next 15-20 years. Bravo!" (10/09) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Very lush, with velvety-textured fig, currant paste and melted red licorice notes that glide along, while hints of Black Fo... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Lots of plummy and smoky character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, round and velvety, with good fruit and a toasted oak character..." (Web only, 2006) 

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This is a blend made up of Gamay, Cab Franc and Côt. It's really juicy with integrated earthy spice. A lighter style of red with round, soft tannins and bright acidity on the finish. Fantastic with a slight chill on it. 

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91 points - Wine Advocate: "The nose of lime, chalk, and sea air will pique your appetite and set you salivating even before it hits the palate or rather, I am inclined to say, before you hit the surface of its seemingly bottomless pool of saline, citric refreshment. The amalgam of fresh lime, grapefruit, rhubarb, salt, citrus pips, and iodine on the palate puts me a bit in mind of certain Gruner Veltliner, but the combination of sheer intensity with alcoholic lightness and this wine’s juicy, effortless elegance, as well as the sheer mineral vocabulary r... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "My favorite from this winery is the medium-bodied, dry, fresh, lively 2008 Chardonnay/Viognier (a 50-50 blend). Exotic tropical fruit, honeysuckle, and floral undertones offer a lovely aromatic display." (06/09) Composed of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Viognier, this lovely white from Domaine de Coussergues exhibits floral and fruity aromas of peach and apricot. Fresh, crisp and round in the mouth. Pear and tropical fruit flavors, soft texture and refreshing acidity. Excellent with chicken, salad. It is also an extreme... Read More » 

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90 points Allen Meadows' Burghound: "Floral, lightly spicy and airy to the point of being perfumed with excellent intensity on the solidly detailed, pure and racy medium weight flavors that display finishing minerality to burn. This is a generous but not easy wine as there is a firm core of ripe acidity on the backend which will allow the flavors to develop slowly in bottle." According to Wine Spectator: "A broad style, ripe and balanced on the soft side. Light apple and honey flavors end with moderate length. Drink now. 12,000 cases made." (Web '08) O... Read More » 

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89 Points Stephen Tanzer's IWC: "Pale yellow. Vibrant aromas of lime, powdered stone and white pepper. At once silky and nervy on the palate, with very good precision to the citrus and dusty mineral flavors. Tightly wound and taut in a classic Sancerre style but not austere. Lively lime zest and mineral flavors linger on the sharply focused, slightly edgy finish." Josh Raynolds The wines of this family domaine have been a staple here at K&L since the 1994 vintage, when Franck and Betty Millet drove from Sancerre to Beaune (a long way) to meet Clyde and c... Read More » 

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The bright and elegant entry is followed by characteristic Puligny minerality and a very nice creamy middle, and slightly citrus notes at the finish. Overall, this is a delight, easy to drink and lovely. Pernot's Bourgogne always contains a fair amount of declassified Puligny Montrachet, and it shows. This is delicious and so quintessentially white Burgundy that it is very easy to like! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 06/09) 

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The great 2007 Southern Rhone shines through here. The 2007 Comte Louis Clermont-Tonnerre shows terrific black cherry fruit in a luscious format. With its dark ruby/purple color, big aromatics and excellent acidity and texture, this is a beauty to drink over the next 4-5 years. This cuvée comes from old vines that, according to the importer, are at least 60-70 years of age. It is a fantastic value from the south of France. 13.9% abv. 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep ruby. Rich blackberry and kirsch aromas are complicated by candied flowers, anise and garrigue, with a sexy note of cola coming up with air. Sweet dark berry flavors coat the palate, firmed by fine-grained tannins that are quickly absorbed by the fruit. This sweet, long wine is already very alluring." (01/09) 89-91 points Robert Parker: "The general style is one of fruity, good quality, commercially-styled wines that represent very good value, and are immediately appealing. All of the 2007s are ... Read More » 

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Outstanding sparkling wine from the Languedoc? Absolutely and resoundingly, YES! There will be those of you who will scoff at the price of this wine, and claim that a sparkling wine set so low will never be worth any serious consideration. Well, those of you would be WRONG. One of the rising stars of the Languedoc, Jean Louis Denois makes exciting, world class wines that nonetheless remain amazingly inexpensive, a fact of his location more than anything else. His vineyards sit in the very southwestern corner, at the foot of the Pyrenees, and include red,... Read More » 

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Fresh lime, kiwi, and honeydew are balanced by a profound minerality. A very lithe and racy wine indeed, and without question an archetypal Sancerre! 

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A wine with tiny, long-lasting bubbles, De Chanceny's Cremant de Loire Rosé is a lovely gleaming pink, enticing with a delicate, nervy nose and aromas of fresh red fruit. It's lively on the attack and has lovely aromatic intensity and brightness. Well-balanced in the mouth, this sparkler is enhanced by a fresh but subtle finish. The wine is stored for at least 12 months on racks in freestone cellars before disgorging to make incomparably fine bubbles. The fruit comes from 20- to 30-year-old vines. 

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#14 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2006! 95 points Wine Spectator: "This is very sweet and rich on the nose, with toffee, honey and spices. Full-bodied, and thick honey. Spice, dried apricot and syrup flavors. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Big botrytis bomb. Love it. Best after 2010." (03/06) 90-93 points Robert Parker. Barrel sample according to Clyde Beffa, K&L's Bordeaux Buyer: "More spice and fine balance. Coconut aromas mixed with spicy coconut and pineapple. Should be good. * " (04/04) 

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The well-respected cooperative, made up of 250 growers centered around the village of Lugny, in the Mâcon, is the largest maker of Mâcon Villages, and has a well-deserved reputatoin for quality Chardonnay, with a crisp, bright finish. Thanks to a special purchase, and a decison by the importer to move to a new wholesaler, we are able to offer this estate-bottled wine at a *terrific* value, while it lasts! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 1995 Dom Perignon OEnotheque is the second release of this wine, and was disgorged in 2005. This silky-textured Champagne reveals breathtaking finesse, elegance and clarity in its perfumed bouquet, with delicate notes of pears and roasted nuts that add further complexity. The finish goes on and on. This mind-bending, kaleidoscopic Champagne possesses all of the qualities of profoundness, most importantly the ability to develop beautifully in the glass and the potential to acquire even more depth in bottle ove... Read More » 

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Château Viranel is a small family run domaine located in the picturesque Languedoc appellation of Saint-Chinian. The 2006 Tradition is blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10%, Carignan and 10% Mourvedre. This juicy and very food friendly red offers up beaucoup du flavor with berries, spice, garrigue and minerals amid a soft though persistent finish.80% of the cuvée is aged in traditional tanks, remaining 20% is aged in oak barrels. Lovely and bright, an ideal red for light chilling and summer quaffing! Enjoy with a variety of Mediterranean inspired dishes ... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker: "This primarily Merlot-based wine represents an excellent effort from this property. This deep plum/ruby/purple-tinged hussy boasts plenty of jammy black cherry fruit interwoven with notions of smoke, vanilla, and white chocolate. It is a sexy, up-front, fleshy effort with low acidity as well as abundant fruit, glycerin, and texture. Consume it over the next 7-8 years." (04/06) According to the Wine Spectator: "Lots of plum, berry and cherry aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long finish. Ver... Read More » 

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A rosé sparkling wine for under $15? Yes, it's true! This 100% pinot noir brut rosé comes from Limoux located in southwestern corner of France not far from the medieval city of Carcassone. Once again, Jean-Louis Denois, the maverick winemaking legend who brought us the Chloe and the Grand Cuvee Rouge has fashioned this delicious bubbly, redolent with fresh strawberries, pomegranate and crunchy cherry. This juicy yet dry bubbly which pairs well with just about anything! The Denois Brut Pinot Noir Rosé is a K&L exclusive and has finally arrived stateside a... Read More » 

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If you love Sancerre, but not the cost, you need to discover the wines of Quincy. Like Sancerre, these wines are 100% Sauvignon Blanc. And this incredible value from Ballandors is just as minerally, high acid and grippy as any Sancerre that's twice the price. It features green apple and citrus fruit on the nose and palate and a bright, steely finish. And just like its fancy pants neighbor, this 2007 is fantastic to pair with oysters, clams, crab or anything featuring fresh herbs and chevre. 

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Now with the Aspasie label. Our best deal in bubbles? No doubt many on our staff would say yes! It is made of 40% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir and 30% meunier. A balanced cuvee in every way, this Champagne is clean and powerful at once. The length of this little bottle of bubbles proves to me the class of its origin, the small commune of Brouillet in Champagne. No bottle in our inventory transports me to Champagne like this one. It is as true to the terroir and as pure as anything I could wish for! Don't settle for an imitation, buy the real thing--and fo... Read More » 

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Always a favorite here at K&L, the 2008 Domaine de la Maurelle Cotes du Rhones exhibits juicy berry fruits along with very subtle hints of tapenade, grilled herb and mineral notes. A direct buy makes this an even better deal, but even at a significantly higher price, this delicious Rhone red (based on grenache) would be a steal. You will want a case of this on hand to go with pizza, pasta, ribs, chicken...whatever you tend to eat on, say, a Tuesday! 14%abv. 

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This very satisfying blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah points to another example of the elegant, full-bodied and just really pretty much spectacular vintage of 2007 in the Southern Rhone. This estate's clayey-limestone rich soil provides the perfect home for unctuous Grenache and spicy Syrah. Enjoy this wine now and over the next five years. 

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Ch. L’Avocat is from the small commune of Cerons, which is located just north of Barsac and Sauternes in the southern Graves appellation. I met Nicola Allison at a small conference of Women from Bordeaux and Napa Valley in Napa earlier. She followed my advice by sending her wines to our hotel in April to be tasted and Clyde and I liked them. I followed up by visiting the estate almost 8 weeks later and was shown the gravely, plateau vineyards by her husband Sean who manages the vines. The vineyards were purchased by the Allisons in 2002; the fruit was pr... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Tradition, a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Grenache, and 10% Syrah, is a serious wine. It exhibits a dense purple color as well as full-bodied creme de cassis, licorice, tobacco leaf, and spice box notes, sweet tannin, fresh acids, and a terrific texture as well as length. This beauty should drink nicely for 4-5 years." K&L readers please take note: Château Paradis produces two distinct red wines. The big brother is known as the "Terres des Anges". The second wine or little brother is called the "Tradition". H... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker: "A sleeper of the vintage, this impeccably run estate has fashioned a supple textured, complex 2001 revealing notions of dried Provencal herbs, high quality cigar smoke, black currants, plums, incense, and Asian spices. Medium-bodied with no hard edges, expansive, sweet tannin, loads of spice as well as black currant and cherry fruit, it can be drunk now or cellared for 12-14 years." (06/04) And, according to Wine Spectator: "Aromas of blackberries, minerals and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a medi... Read More » 

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Domaine de Mayran is a small biodynamic estate run by brothers Frederic and Bernard Duseigneur who are fifth generation vignerons from the Rhone Valley. This 2007 grenache based Rhone posesses generous amounts of deep red fruits, along with just a hint of spice and white pepper. The tannins are ripe and fine, making this elegant red the perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of mediterranean inspired dishes. Delicious, well priced and bio-dynamic? Yes, it's almost too good to be true, but it is! 14% abv. 

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This wine was made by Eric Fournier of Chateau Canon fame. A nice combination of New World elements (rich currant and blackberry fruit and nice ripeness) along with balancing elements of cigar box and pepper. Moderate amounts of tannin, and a very low price, make it a great introduction to the wines of Bordeaux. 

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La Hitaire estate was purchased by Yves Grassa over 20 years ago. At this time Yves planted Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon to the existing classic Gascony varietals. Today it is owned and worked by his two sons, Rémy and Armin, who are in their early thirties. The property lies about 10 miles from Domaine de Pouy. The vinification techniques used here were learned at Domaine de Pouy. All the grapes are picked in the early morning and the picking bins are lined with dry ice to keep the fruit cold and protect against oxidation. The fruit is them macerated co... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator and listed in the Top 100 Wines of 2008: "A muscular style, offering a concentrated, intense mix of crushed red fruit and bittersweet chocolate flavors, with big structure and big tannins. Mint, tannins and spice fill the long, intense finish. Tempting now. Best from 2009 through 2014." (06/08) K&L's notes - Delicious red wine. Lively and spicy. The 22-hectare Verrières Montagnac is located on the slopes of Commons Montagnac and Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens in the recent regional appellation of sandstone Montpellier in the heart of t... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker: "The sensational 2007 Gigondas Les Terraces de Diable reveals gloriously sweet black cherry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, loamy soil, and roasted herbs. With terrific fruit density, a full-bodied richness, and striking elegance and precision, it should drink well for 15 or more years." (10/09) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Polished and pure, with delicious layers of plum sauce, braised fig and melted licorice that glide through the dense but silky textured finish. Hints of graphite and incense lurk ... Read More » 

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97 points Wine Spectator: "Delivers lots of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste. Long and viscous, with a layered and beautiful spicy finish. Hard not to drink it now. Best after 2014." (04/06) 95 points and #35 on the Wine Enthusiast's list of the Top 100 Wines of 2008: "Typical of the huge power of Guiraud, this is one of the riches Sauternes in 2005. The wine is rich and intense, the dry edge of botrytis just dominating the sweetness. Flavors... Read More » 

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This value-packed blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon offers an intense nose of black currants, plums, leather and a hint of mint. Dry, medium bodied with balanced acid, and firm tannins, this is pretty much what Bordeaux Rouge is supposed to taste like when made right and for early drinking! made by the good folks at Chateau beychevelle. 

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90 points Robert Parker: "The beautiful 2007 Cotes du Rhone Blanc, a blend of 50% Viognier and the rest Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, is the finest he has yet produced. Amazing aromatics, fresh citrus fruits, and a hint of minerality are presented in a medium-bodied, delicious style that most consumers will love." (10/08) 90 points and on of the year's 100 Top Values, Wine & Spirits: "This starts out quietly, then builds with marzipan and quince flavors into an impressive Côtes du Rhône. An herbal note joins the acidity to cut through... Read More » 

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91 points from Robert Parker: "A brilliant 100% Grenache cuvee from old vines, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages La Granacha Signargues comes from an organically farmed parcel, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered with no SO2 additions. Deep ruby to the rim, with beautiful aromas of kirsch liqueur, melted licorice, ground pepper, and garrigue, it is a superb, full-bodied effort with terrific precision, definition, and concentration. This beauty should drink well for 5-6 years." (Feb 09) In 1994 Eric visited the Vignerons d’Estazarques and met a young, p... Read More » 

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