96 points Robert Parker (04/08) 96 points and a Highly Recommended from the Wine Spectator: "Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey and caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy. Best after 2016." (06/08) 93 points Stephen Tanzer: "Full yellow-gold. Expressive aromas of pineapple, coconut, sweet vanillin oak and spices. Then wonderfully thick, fat and sweet, with the exotic coconut character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes sa... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker. 92 points Wine Spectator: "Subtle aromas of honey, lemon peel, cream, vanilla and apple pie follow through to a thick palate, with lots of sweetness. There's also loads of clove and other spices. Not as exciting as from barrel, but still outstanding. Best after 2011." (03/08) 91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Yellow-gold color. Sexy aromas of ripe apricot, pear, honey and nutty oak show a distinctly exotic side. Then supersweet and concentrated on the palate, showing more sheer sweetness and power than any ... Read More » 

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98 points and a Highly Recommended designation from the Wine Spectator: "A jaw dropper, with orange blossom, persimmon, fig and quince flavors that remain remarkably bright and light thanks to riveting acidity and a superfine, minerally finish. Pure and perfectly balanced, this refuses to break down in the mouth. The best since the monster 1995. Drink now through 2032. 1,200 cases made." (05/07) 

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Served quite cold, this Rhone Valley dessert wine is hands down the most refreshing stickie you'll ever sample (or guzzle!). It tastes of apricots, clover honey and peaches and smells of herbs, honeysuckle and jasmine. What a charmer and what a value, too! 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: Wonderful, evocative orange marmalade and ginger flavors play around this rich wine. Its botrytis dryness doesn't detract from the intense sweetness, ripe apricots, spice and deliciously refreshing acidity. The richness is in the texture, but the ripeness is in the open, generous fruit." (03/09) 93 points Wine Spectator: "An intense nose, with vanilla, lemon cream, apple tart and honey. Full-bodied, very sweet and powerful, with a fabulous finish. So generous, with layers of delicious, sweet fruit. Best after 2014. " (03/09) 

Inventory: Hollywood San Francisco

Traditionally, the southern Rhone appellation of Rasteau was most known for Vin Doux Naturels (VDN) or muted-sweet wines. These were made from overripe Grenache, whose fermentation was stopped with the addition of alcohol, yielding a rich red wine not unsilimar to port. As Beaumes de Venise was known for its sweet white Muscat, Rasteau was known for its sweet red Grenache. These wines are still made in Rasteau, but are not very well known outside the area. Served slightly chilled, a glass of Rasteau VDN is one of the best matches with chocolate desserts ... Read More » 

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This intense, ruby-colored wines from the extreme south of France, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean and the vines grown on steep, schistous terraces. Made entirely from grenache noir, the wine's bouquet is full of ripe, red fruits with tinges of vanilla spice. On the palate, flavors of chocolate and cherry dominate and the finish is long and elegant. 16% abv. 

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92 points Robert Parker. 92 points Wine Spectator: "There's beautiful ripe fruit in this, with pineapple, mango and papaya and hints of vanilla and honey. Full-bodied and medium sweet. Rich and round, with loads of cooked apple, citrus peel and spices. Long and flavorful. Dense and rich. Best after 2012." (03/08) 93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Classic Sauternes, treading the fine line between sweetness and elegance. Initially, it seems to be dominated by the botrytis, but then sweet fruits also show, with ripe yellow fruits, honey and almonds, touched wit... Read More » 

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Casa Blanca is the oldest family domain in the entire Banyuls appellation, consisting of 10 hectares of carefully tended vines ranging in age from 70 to 100 years. Their superb wines have been praised in GaultMillau, Hachette, Dussert-Gerber and the Revue du Vin de France and have been awarded the prestigious Saint-Bacchus award for best of Roussillon. This is very similar in style to a Vintage Port, though in this case the wine is 100% Grenache Noi. The grapes macerate for 2 weeks after the mutage (addition of grape spirits to stop fermentation). The wi... Read More » 

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This comes from a cooperative that's been around a good fifty years, and its eighty or so members are some of the most quality conscious growers in the southern Rhone. This dessert wine is summer in a bottle, with gobs of white flower and peach aromatics and a finish that stay bright and thirst quenching. So good with any fruit or custard based sweet. Try panna cotta and strawberries. 15.5% abv. 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The great sweet winemaking estate of Monbazillac, Tirecul la Graviere produces this inexpensive cuvee, which is a superb introduction to their super cuvees that are even more honeyed and rich. A beautiful blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Muscadelle, it offers wonderful purity along with a honeyed style revealing a hint of botrytis, nectarine, marmalade, and creme brulee. It should drink well for 3-4 years." (08/08) 

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If you are in search of a very special wine to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, and you appreciate doing things a little differently, this is an ideal choice. Sure, anyone can buy a mature Bordeaux. This is one for the true oenophile, a fortified Grenache-based red from the South of France, where the style is popular (think Banyuls) akin to port and so so damn good with chocolate! 

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Gilette's proprietor, Christian Medeville, is one of the most unique winemakers in Sauternes. He holds his wines in small epoxy-lined concrete vats for anything from 12-25 years before bottling, and then holds them in bottle for another 3-5 years in his cellars before finally releasing them to the market. The current release is the 1978 and 1979! Two cuvees are often, but not always, produced: the 'doux' or demi-doux' and a Crème de Tête. The luscious Crème de Tête is a kind of Auslese, produced from the most botrytised grapes and vinified separately. ... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

92-96 points Wine Spectator: "Solid baby sticky, with a core of apple pie, honey and spicy fruit on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium sweetness and a lively finish." (Web only, 2008) 91-93 points Robert Parker: "From a blend made one month ago (in two barrels.) This has a well-defined nose, complex with touches of clear honey, acacia, hints of orange-blossom. Very well focused on the palate, with superb marriage of nervosité (from the first two tries) and the botrytis concentration of the later tries. Citrus fruits, a touch of orange zest ... Read More » 

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94(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: " Good full golden-yellow. Musky, very fresh aromas of crystallized citrus peel, minerals and toasted bread. The palate offers incredible sappy concentration and a saline aspect, not to mention a penetrating quality rare for this fruit-driven year. In fact, this begins almost light, then builds inexorably toward the back, finishing with a tactile impression of extract and an extraordinary sweetness that almost reminded me of the Suduiraut that I tasted just before it. Should go on for decades." (J... Read More » 

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95-97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Coming in with 139 degrees residual sugar and a pH of 4.75, this is an Yquem that is unequivocally top of the pile in 2008. A light straw color with green tints in the glass. The bouquet is just wonderful, very perfumed with aromas of apricot, acacia honey and white flowers. A degree less clarity than the 2007, but perhaps more nuanced, more honeyed. The palate is a little more viscous than the 2007, lacquers the mouth with honey, apricot and orange zest. Very harmonious, the finish vibrant and edgy, real tens... Read More » 

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Gilette's proprietor, Christian Medeville, is one of the most unique winemakers in Sauternes. He holds his wines in small epoxy-lined concrete vats for anything from 12-25 years before bottling, and then holds them in bottle for another 3-5 years in his cellars before finally releasing them to the market. The current release is the 1978 and 1979! Two cuvees are often, but not always, produced: the 'doux' or demi-doux' and a Crème de Tête. The luscious Crème de Tête is a kind of Auslese, produced from the most botrytised grapes and vinified separately. ... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

95 points Wine Enthusiast: "Very opulent, the wine has a velvet, honeyed texture. This richness translates into the flavors, which are of yellow fruits, hinting at mango with lychee spice. Its density lingers, with freshness coming through at the end." (03/09) 93 points Robert Parker: "This wine is medium gold in color, with a flamboyant, buttery, intensely intoxicating nose of smoked tropical fruits, especially pineapple, melted caramel, and honeyed orange. Unctuously textured, with superb, full-bodied richness, good underlying acidity, and a stunning ... Read More » 

Inventory: Hollywood Main Warehouse

This A.O.C Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois from Clos du Gravillas is what this charming village is famous for, the ripe bottling of the taste of muscat grape, fortified to stop fermentation when it reaches the minimum allowed in the appelation of 125 g/l residual sugar. This wine tastes of pineapple, with a floral nose and lots of mineral freshness> It makes for a delicious aperitif and is also amazing when served with roquefort cheese. 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "Very opulent, the wine has a velvet, honeyed texture. This richness translates into the flavors, which are of yellow fruits, hinting at mango with lychee spice. Its density lingers, with freshness coming through at the end." (03/09) 93 points Robert Parker: "This wine is medium gold in color, with a flamboyant, buttery, intensely intoxicating nose of smoked tropical fruits, especially pineapple, melted caramel, and honeyed orange. Unctuously textured, with superb, full-bodied richness, good underlying acidity, and a stunning ... Read More » 

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Domaine Fontanel is a small gem of an estate located in the Cotes du Roussillon. Pierre Fontanel is a grower/winemaker who is meticulous thoroughout every stage of the grapegrowing and winemaking process. This fabulous dessert wine is made from 60-year-old grenache blanc vines. It is wonderfully complex, thoughtful and hedonistic, displaying a classic rancio nose along with carmelized nut, dried flowers, and a light but elegant spice. This wine is stunning served after a meal with a cheese from the area such as Ossu Iraty and roasted almonds! 16% abv. 

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Wines from Jurancon (a region in southwestern France) have been celebrated since the middle ages. A drop of Jurancon moelleux is said to have moistened the lips of the infant Henry IX at his baptism in 1553. And the French poet Colette was an ardent admirer of the wines, writing "When I was a teenager, I met a prince, imperious traitor, like any great seducer: the Jurancon." Charles Hours on his Clos Uroulat estate makes only two wines, and they are both outstanding. For the "Clos Uroulat" moelleux, Monsieur Hours makes several "tris" or passes through t... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City San Francisco

94-96 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Doisy-Daene has an intense nose with heavily botrytized fruit with notes of peach, honeydew melon, apple-blossom and a touch of mango. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced with a fantastic sense of tension and nervosité. Notes of honey, peach, minerals, citrus lemon with a wonderfully focused finish that goes on and on. A really wonderful Barsac. Drink 2012-2040. Tasted April 2008." (04/08) 90-94 points Wine Spectator: "Intensely spicy, with lots of dried apricot, apple and pear character on the nose and ... Read More » 

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91-94 points Wine Spectator: "Thick and rich, with lots of dried pineapple and honey character. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with some spice and a long finish. Powerful." (Web only, 2008) K&L's notes - So spicy...coconut aromas and flavors. Clyde loves this. Ralph: Nice honey and citrus undertones. 91-93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This is another very primal, honeyed nose that is still a little yeasty but there appears to be good fruit concentration with honey, mango and apricot. The palate is displaying very good delineation and minerality, very vi... Read More » 

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93-95 from the Wine Enthusiast: "Château Doisy-Védrines Barsac. 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." (04/09) 89-91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This has a well-defined nose of honey, white flowers and a touch of chalk dust – not the usual “fat” Doisy-Vedrines bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied, nice balance on the entry, good acidity, well-integrated oak, lacking a little weight and depth on the finish,... Read More » 

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96 points Robert Parker: "A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055." (04/03) 95 points and a Collectibles designation from th... Read More » 

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The most legendary sweet wine in the world. 95-100 points Wine Spectator: "Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. Incredible. It is very close to 2001. We will see." (03/06) 95-98 pointsd Robert Parker (04/08) 95 points Wine Enthusiast: "So pure, it is almost a straight line of ripe, honeyed fruit and dense spices. There are flavors of marmalade and rip... Read More » 

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92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The nose is still a little muffled at the moment (as evident by the separate tries tasted from barrel.) Remaining rather yeasty and closed. Apple, a touch of honey, perhaps a little earthy at this stage. The palate is more cohesive with notes of marmalade, dried lychee, a touch of peach and orange zest. The finish is a little disjointed - certainly more towards the marmalade end of the tasting spectrum rather than peach or honey. Good acidity, full of vigour on the finish. All the components here to make a gre... Read More » 

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91-94 points Wine Spectator: "Thick and rich, with lots of dried pineapple and honey character. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with some spice and a long finish. Powerful." (Web only, 2008) K&L's notes - So spicy...coconut aromas and flavors. Clyde loves this. Ralph: Nice honey and citrus undertones. 91-93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This is another very primal, honeyed nose that is still a little yeasty but there appears to be good fruit concentration with honey, mango and apricot. The palate is displaying very good delineation and minerality, very vi... Read More » 

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93-95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Christian Seely triumphed both in Pauillac and Sauternes in 2008. This Suduiraut displays immense intensity on the nose with clear honey, limestone and a touch of almond. Crystalline. The palate is medium-bodied, lovely texture, honeyed fruit, butter, mandarin, a touch of quince and almond. Cohesive right through to the long, seductive finish. This is a sophisticated, “confident” Sauternes that will cellar effortlessly." (04/09) 91-93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Rich, generous, opulent, and showing big swathes o... Read More » 

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95-97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Coming in with 139 degrees residual sugar and a pH of 4.75, this is an Yquem that is unequivocally top of the pile in 2008. A light straw color with green tints in the glass. The bouquet is just wonderful, very perfumed with aromas of apricot, acacia honey and white flowers. A degree less clarity than the 2007, but perhaps more nuanced, more honeyed. The palate is a little more viscous than the 2007, lacquers the mouth with honey, apricot and orange zest. Very harmonious, the finish vibrant and edgy, real tens... Read More » 

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Super mature and influenced by that super tasty noble rot, the very perfumed nose of the spicy wine reveals almost excessive caramel, quince and honey aromas. Big, soft and enveloping on the palate, it is nonetheless fresh and powerful, with a finish of softest velvet and a serious predilection for soft and creamy cheeses! 

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92-95 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate: "Tasting through the individual lots with Berenice Lurton, what comes across are the components of a crisp, refreshing, minerally Climens that may not have as much botrytis as previous vintages, but will have a thrilling sense of tension and poise. It was the energy in several lots that enamoured, with subtle white peach and apple-blossom aromas, hints of grapefruit and honeysuckle, the later tries bearing semblances to great Alsace. Great potential: taut, poised and brimming with vim and vigor." (04/09) 

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92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This has a lovely rounded honeyed, slightly buttery nose with touches of white peach and white flowers. The palate is very well balanced, great tension and weight in the middle. Honeyed fruits, mango, peach, a touch of brioche and quince. Complex and displaying some admirable levels of botrytis, the finish is viscous and very focused. Great length. Superb. Drink 2012-2040. Tasted April 2008." (04/08) 91-95 points Wine Spectator: "Thick and oily, with spicy character and lots of very ripe pineapple and pear fl... Read More » 

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92-96 points Wine Spectator: "Lively aromas and flavors of green apples, limes, papaya and honey. Full-bodied, yet balanced and medium sweet. Spicy and rich. Very long. Rayne-VIgneau is making better wine each vintage." (Web only, 2008) 91-93 points Robert Parker: "This has a rounded nose of apple-blossom, honey, peach and a touch of elderflower. Good definition although it could do with more vivacity. The palate is medium-bodied, good acidity with a certain delicacy and sophistication to it. Lively and zesty towards the finish. Crisp, minerally towards... Read More » 

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93-95 from the Wine Enthusiast: "Château Doisy-Védrines Barsac. 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." (04/09) 89-91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This has a well-defined nose of honey, white flowers and a touch of chalk dust – not the usual “fat” Doisy-Vedrines bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied, nice balance on the entry, good acidity, well-integrated oak, lacking a little weight and depth on the finish,... Read More » 

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92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The nose reminds me of an Alsatian SdGN in some ways with touches of honey, greengage, pear and lime. The palate is well balanced with good acidity, just a hint of bitter lemon adding some vibrancy and vigour. Moderate level of botrytis, very well-focused on the finish that is more malic than others, but has superb delineation and freshness. Excellent. Drink 2012-2035. Tasted April 2008." (04/08) 90-93 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Rather pale color. Pungent aromas of orange oil, lemon cu... Read More » 

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93-97 points Wine Spectator: "Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a long, fruity, tangy finish. Layered and stylish." (Web only, 2008) 92-94 points Robert Parker: "This Rieussec has a dense, quite oaky nose at the moment with good fruit concentration underneath. Honey, apple-blossom and peach. The palate is very well balanced with a lot of botrytis. One of the few really unctuous, weighty 2007 Sauternes with great length and persistency. Honey and citrus lemon on the finish. Very focused although perha... Read More » 

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93-95 points Robert Parker: " A fresh, lively, zest nose with touches of honey, frangipane and mango. The palate is very fresh and well-defined, viscous honeyed fruits, vibrant acidity and so much freshness on the finish. Harmonious and sophisticated, this is a lovely Coutet with long-term potential. Sublime. Drink 2010-2030. Tasted April 2008." (04/08) 91-95 points Wine Spectator: "Thick and concentrated, with loads of tropical fruit, such as mango and papaya. Full, lively and spicy, with plenty of botrytis and a long finish. Wonderful potential." (Web... Read More » 

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93-97 points Wine Spectator: "Fabulous aromas of dried apricot, botrytis spice and almonds. Full-bodied, with great intensity and a sweet palate. Long and layered, with loads of everything. Very, very impressive." (Web only, 2008) 91-93 points Robert Parker: "This has a rich, slightly buttery nose that lacks a little delineation. Honey, acacia and a touch of orange blossom, although it is very compact at the moment. The palate is very well balanced with good levels of botrytized fruits, touches of marmalade and lemon zest, leading towards hints of Cleme... Read More » 

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92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This has a lovely rounded honeyed, slightly buttery nose with touches of white peach and white flowers. The palate is very well balanced, great tension and weight in the middle. Honeyed fruits, mango, peach, a touch of brioche and quince. Complex and displaying some admirable levels of botrytis, the finish is viscous and very focused. Great length. Superb. Drink 2012-2040. Tasted April 2008." (04/08) 91-95 points Wine Spectator: "Thick and oily, with spicy character and lots of very ripe pineapple and pear fl... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Apple tart, honey and cream aromas follow through to a full body, with pretty fruit, lemon peel and citrus peel and a mineral, sweet apple aftertaste. For earlier drinking than the 2003 and 2001. Best after 2010." (03/08) K&L's barrel tasting notes - Very spicy nose and quite thick palate impression. Could be quite good. * (Clyde Beffa, K&L Bordeaux buyer) 

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96 points and one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009: "Beautiful aromas of orange zest are followed by gingerbread, caramel and creme brulee flavors. This is a beautiful, rich, smoothly dense wine with a core of botrytis, spice and vivid fresh citrus acidity. Cellar Selection." (03/09) 94 points Wine Spectator: "This offers lots of honey and toffee aromas, with lemon, orange peel and apricot character. Full-bodied, very sweet and rich. Thick and flavorful, with vanilla, spice and cream character as well. Builds on the palate. Best aft... Read More » 

Inventory: Main Warehouse

A super value for Rieussec's second wine. Please note - 2007 Bordeaux futures are not in stock, but will tentatively arrive between Jan 2010 and Dec 2010. We will contact you for shipping instructions. 

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92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The nose is still a little muffled at the moment (as evident by the separate tries tasted from barrel.) Remaining rather yeasty and closed. Apple, a touch of honey, perhaps a little earthy at this stage. The palate is more cohesive with notes of marmalade, dried lychee, a touch of peach and orange zest. The finish is a little disjointed - certainly more towards the marmalade end of the tasting spectrum rather than peach or honey. Good acidity, full of vigour on the finish. All the components here to make a gre... Read More » 

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93-95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Christian Seely triumphed both in Pauillac and Sauternes in 2008. This Suduiraut displays immense intensity on the nose with clear honey, limestone and a touch of almond. Crystalline. The palate is medium-bodied, lovely texture, honeyed fruit, butter, mandarin, a touch of quince and almond. Cohesive right through to the long, seductive finish. This is a sophisticated, “confident” Sauternes that will cellar effortlessly." (04/09) 91-93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Rich, generous, opulent, and showing big swathes o... Read More » 

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95-100 points Wine Spectator: "Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. Incredible. It is very close to 2001. We will see." (03/06) 95-98 pointsd Robert Parker (04/08) 95 points Wine Enthusiast: "So pure, it is almost a straight line of ripe, honeyed fruit and dense spices. There are flavors of marmalade and ripe pear, and steely, tight acidity. As always,... Read More » 

Inventory: San Francisco

92-95 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate: "Tasting through the individual lots with Berenice Lurton, what comes across are the components of a crisp, refreshing, minerally Climens that may not have as much botrytis as previous vintages, but will have a thrilling sense of tension and poise. It was the energy in several lots that enamoured, with subtle white peach and apple-blossom aromas, hints of grapefruit and honeysuckle, the later tries bearing semblances to great Alsace. Great potential: taut, poised and brimming with vim and vigor." (04/09) 

Inventory: Main Warehouse

96 points and one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009: "Beautiful aromas of orange zest are followed by gingerbread, caramel and creme brulee flavors. This is a beautiful, rich, smoothly dense wine with a core of botrytis, spice and vivid fresh citrus acidity. Cellar Selection." (03/09) 94 points Wine Spectator: "This offers lots of honey and toffee aromas, with lemon, orange peel and apricot character. Full-bodied, very sweet and rich. Thick and flavorful, with vanilla, spice and cream character as well. Builds on the palate. Best aft... Read More » 

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92-96 points Wine Spectator: "Lively aromas and flavors of green apples, limes, papaya and honey. Full-bodied, yet balanced and medium sweet. Spicy and rich. Very long. Rayne-VIgneau is making better wine each vintage." (Web only, 2008) 91-93 points Robert Parker: "This has a rounded nose of apple-blossom, honey, peach and a touch of elderflower. Good definition although it could do with more vivacity. The palate is medium-bodied, good acidity with a certain delicacy and sophistication to it. Lively and zesty towards the finish. Crisp, minerally towards... Read More » 

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