French Wine

94 points Robert Parker: "A whopper, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues is one of the finest Cotes du Rhones I have ever tasted. Cropped at 25 hectoliters per hectare, and made from 100% Grenache (80-year-old vines just across the border from Chateauneuf du Pape), this sublime wine boasts a dense purple color as well as a stunning bouquet of kirsch, licorice, pepper, and spice box. The explosive aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, voluptuously textured, super rich wine with great purity and depth. The 1990 Les Garrigues is still holding up beauti... Read More » 

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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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Don't let the low price fool you, we have eliminated all the courtiers, export brokers, import companies and distributor mark-ups to bring this incredible Champagne to you directly! This wine comes to us from a very small, quality-conscious negociant in Ay, in the very center of Champagne. The wine is made of 80% pinot noir from Ay, Mareuil-Sur-Ay and Mutigny, 15% chardonnay from Cramant, Avize and Oger and 5% meunier from Cumieres. It is vinified half in old oak barrels and half in stainless steel tanks for the perfect balance of rounded richness and ze... Read More » 

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The Beaujolais Villages Nouveau is always produced in much smaller quantities than the plain Beaujolais Nouveau, and our staff finds it much the better wine. This is the gold standard in Nouveau, and always popular. 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "There's lovely fruit in this wine, with berry, chocolate and plum aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. A very balanced Kirwan. Best from 2011 through 2016." (03/09) K&L's notes - 65% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot. Quite dark with sweet palate entry. Some meaty notes. Flashy style. * Ralph Sands: Super sweet fruit upfront. Balanced and firm on the finish. And on 01/23/09: tobacco and coffee aromas, toasty wine. Great palate impression. Lovely and best of all, in stock! 

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A blend of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay, organically grown, aged on the lees for 18-20 months. The dosage is very low at 4grams per liter resulting in a refreshing crisp wine. This bubbly has a bright nose of apple and pears with hints of citrus the mouth is creamy and rich and the finish is juicy and long. I find myself reaching for this wine often as it really hits the spot after a long day. 

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The estate has 25 hectares of vines. Eighteen hectares are red varietals, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, and seven hectares are white. The 2005 Château Laubarit Bordeaux is even better than the very successful 2003 vintage that we featured in the club last year. It is rich and ripe like the 2003, but it has more depth of flavor, better balance and a longer finish. Fabulous vintage, great tasting and very affordable red. You can cellar this for a few years or enjoy it tonight one hour after decanting it. Try with rack of lamb! Certified organic too! 

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88 points in the Wine Advocate: "'Michel Delhommeau’s 2008 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Cuvee Saint Vincent is delightfully and refreshingly dominated by citrus, salt, chalk, and green apple. While one can’t call it complex, its combination of textural polish, mouth-watering purity, and invigoration is hard to beat for the price. Enjoy this over the coming 12-18 months." From the village of Monnieres comes this very focused bottling of Muscadet. Raised in gabbro and gneiss soils, which give this wine soft wet minerals notes that are coated with hon... Read More » 

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98 points Wine Spectator: "Very lush and racy at the same time, this starts with creamy layers of mango and papaya before giving way to persimmon, fig paste and crème brûlée notes, all carried by well-embedded acidity. The superlong finish lets date, spice cake and green tea notes linger endlessly. Yet another classic for this amazing wine. Drink now through 2032." (11/07) Philippe Delesvaux, a Parisian, was not born into viticulture but came to the vine while working on his agricultural studies on a cereal farm in the Loire Valley in the early 1980s. B... Read More » 

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This great rose is finally back in stock- now with a great new package! The blend is 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir. The wine remained two years in Marguet's cellars in contact with yeasts in the bottle. The wine shows a precise style, at the same time elegant and aerial, all grace and lace with a rose petal color and layers of strawberry and raspberry fruit. 

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92-94 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. It reveals a deep ruby/purple color in addition to a gorgeous nose of black fruits, spring flowers, licorice, incense, lavender, and grilled Provencal herbs. Dense, full-bodied, flamboyant, and chewy, with that terrific freshness and purity that characterize this great vintage in the south, it should drink well for 12-15+ years." (10/08) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Very friendly fig, boysenberry and blackberry fruit is woven with violet, anise and fruitcak... Read More » 

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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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Who says there are no values from the spectacular and spendy 2005 vintage in Bordeaux? Good strength here with some rounded tannins and fine acidity. This should drink well with one hour decanting. Red fruit aromas and flavor. Second wine of Château Castera. 

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This delightful sparkling wine, made in Burgundy, in the traditional Champagne method, is composed of the traditional champagne varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. When grown on the limestone soils of the Cote Challonaise and the Cote de Beaune, these varietals produce a sparkling wine of brightness, with fine bubbles and a lovely finish. If you love champagne, but are trying to keep down costs (or simply enjoy it more often, without breaking the bank), this is one you must try. Only K&L's direct import can bring you a bottle-fermented, classic spar... Read More » 

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One of Ralph's favorites. 46% sauvignon blanc, 46% sauvignon gris and 8% muscadelle. Barrel-fermented and sur lies aged for 7-9 months. Here is a wine with the delicacy expected in white Bordeaux, but with good power and depth. The unusual addition of sauvignon gris adds to the aromatic intensity with notes of jasmine, mango and passion fruit. Toasty vanilla comes through nicely and adds to the long and delicate finish. 

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Eric Asimov writes in the New York Times: "William Fèvre is one of the Chablis elite. ...Its ’07 Champs Royaux, made from purchased grapes, is a delicious Chablis for about $25, with mineral flavors that I could think of only as limestone scrapings, along with a bit of lemon, honey and herbs." (NYT 5/6) According to Wine Spectator: "apple, melon and mineral notes mingle in this vibrant, balanced white, which lingers with a Granny Smith flavor and a mouthwatering impression. Drink now through 2012." (09/09) Champs Royaux is not a single vineyard Chablis... Read More » 

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94 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "A beautifully fine mousse indicates the class of this finely crafted wine. It has some weight, flavors of green apples, with hints of fresh apricots. There is extreme freshness here, the style dry but rich. This bottling tastes young and would be worth aging six months." (12/09) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light yellow with a delicate bead. Smoky pear, quince and orange on the nose, with faint yeastiness adding depth. Brisk and dry, displaying finely etched orchard fruit fla... Read More » 

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95 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee La Cote Ronde (a blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah from 60-year-old vines, with the Syrah enjoying malolactic fermentation in barrel and aging in new oak) possesses smoky, roasted herb, seaweed wrapper, licorice, cassis, and black cherry characteristics. The oak component is beautifully integrated, and the wine has superb concentration, a full-bodied style, and a true Chateauneuf du Pape personality in spite of the new oak. It should drink well for 15+ years." (10/09) 

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Châteauneuf du Pape legend Andre Brunel fashions this rich, full-bodied Rhone white from 50% Roussanne, 30% Clairette and 20% Grenache Blanc. This Cotes du Rhone Blanc offers aromas of sweet honeysuckle and flavors of apricots, peaches and minerals. Pair with virtually any Provencal fare, including roast chicken, fennel roasted pork loin, brandade or picholine olives! A truly exceptional wine value from the South of France! 13% abv. 

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According to Robert Parker: "The non-vintage Vin de Table Little James Basket Press is created from a solera system based on 50% from 2008, and the rest from older vintages. It is always 100% Grenache and is finished with a screw cap. This beauty offers lots of spicy, peppery, black cherry, and even blacker fruits along with medium body, a tasty, satisfying style, and a remarkably low price. It is best drunk in its first 1-2 years of life." (10/09) A new batch of Saint Cosme's non vintage red Rhone value, and once more, it is one of those wines you will... Read More » 

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90-92 points Robert Parker: "The second wine, the 2008 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, represents 47% of the crop (keep in mind that 17% of the total crop was sold off in bulk), and is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and the rest mostly Petit Verdot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc. It is a beautiful wine exhibiting classic purity along with red and black fruits intermixed with licorice, tobacco leaf, and floral nuances. Sweet, round tannins, and a lovely forward freshness suggest this stunning second wine should drink well young, ... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker: "Thankfully, this wonderful estate, which provided me with many memorable drinking experiences in the 1970s and 1980s, has rebounded from a period of mediocrity. The 2003 and 2004 offerings from La Lagune are the finest back-to-back vintages they have produced in over fifteen years. Kudos to the Frey family, who also purchased the Rhone Valley flagship firm of Paul Jaboulet-Aine in 2005. Their daughter, Caroline Frey, is the oenologist at La Lagune. The sexy, up-front, evolved 2003 La Lagune exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue as wel... Read More » 

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I voted this wine as one of the top 100 Bordeaux values at a tasting in new York in 2008. Plenty of vibrance and richness and structure for the cellar. Blackberries abound here. 

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According to Wine Enthusiast: "Made by the winemaking team of Chateau d Seuil, Chateau l"avocat's white is a fresh, citrus and apples wine, given broadness by some barrel fermentation. There is a grassy character that comes through, giving a crisp, mouthwatering finish." (07/09) 

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The "Cuvée de la Falaise" is Negly's mid level cuvee produced from a 15 hectare portion of Negly's 40 hectare vineyard; 5,000 vines per hectare; lutte raisonnee, green harvesting; yields at 25 hl/ha; 100% hand harvested and table sorted three times. After a 7 day cold soak @ 8-10 celsius, the juice is fermented in 50hl French oak tanks with a 45 day maceration; micro bullage during ageing; malo and ageing for 12 months in 50% new and 50% one year old, 300 liter French oak barrels from Seguin Moreau and Boutes. For the first time since the inception of th... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Racy and pure, with a bright mineral streak holding the juicy plum and black cherry fruit together, backed by modest toast. Very fresh. Drink now. 800 cases made." (12/08) Frank Faugier of Domaine des Hauts Chassis in Crozes-Hermitage took over the family's 12-hectare domaine in 1998 and made the decision to leave the local co-operative and go out on his own. His first official vintage was in 2003 and, luckily for us, all of his hard work has paid off. On predominantly large galets-size stones over coarse sand and red clay, Fra... Read More » 

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91-93 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet red may be Beaucastel's finest example of this wine since they first introduced it in 1978. A blend of 30% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, and the rest Syrah, Cinsault, and a few other authorized varietals, this sumptuous, deep ruby/purple-tinged Coudoulet exhibits notes of smoky blackberries, roasted meats, incense, licorice, and underbrush. Opulent, sexy, and full-bodied, with abundant tannin, structure, freshness, and precision, this glorious wine should be purchased by the case when released in ... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker: "The opaque purple-hued 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Terre d’Argile (a blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvedre) reveals a big, sweet perfume of creosote, licorice, blackberries, and kirsch. Full-bodied with layers of fruit and a remarkably long finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 4-6 years." (10/09) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Very inviting, with lush blueberry, fig sauce and blackberry fruit aromas and flavors, backed by alluring spice and black tea notes. The long, round, juicy finish is stylish as well. Drink now th... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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Jean-Louis Denois is considered by many as a maverick of the Languedoc. This passionate vigneron produces an impressive portfolio of wines from Limoux, considered one of the coolest regions in the Languedoc. The Denois philosophy is simple. To showcase Limoux as an island of freshness in the south of France. Finding the perfect balance between ripeness and acidity here is key, and Denois manages to maintain this across the board. The 2007 St. Louis is the inaugural vintage of this wine, with Syrah sourced from vineyards located near Caudies-de-Fenouilled... Read More » 

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90-92 points Allen Meadows' Burghound: "Very mild reduction can't begin to suppress the elegant, airy and refined extract of red pinot fruit nose that merges seamlessly into rich and relatively full flavors that possess a supple mid-palate that firms up moderately on the sappy and mouth coating finish. This is pretty rather than truly profound though if it can add a bit more depth with time in bottle, that may change. For the moment however, this appears to possess very good to excellent potential." I didn't find the reductive notes that Burghound notic... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "his chateau gets better and better. The wine has power, but it is harnessed by the intense fruits, the blackberry flavors, the density and the wood. With the power, though, comes elegance, resulting in a wine that is ready to develop over many years." (06/08) 93 points Wine Spectator and listed in the Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2008! From the Spectator: "Displays blackberry, cherry and hints of sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Very pretty and solid. This is structured and c... Read More » 

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Wine-growers since the beginning of the 19th century, Louis and Jean Tête's domaine is located a few kilometers from Beaujeu, the historical capital of Beaujolais. Though the family business has grown in the last decade, it remains a very hands-on, family winery, even when it comes to their light and lively Nouveau, which is bottled, like all Tête wines, at the estate. They use the traditional "Pot bottle", which were once wide-spread in Beuajolais, and are made of made of clear glass and a slightly different shape than the modern glass. 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense aromas of mineral, wild berry and black currant mark this firm, tensile red. Its tannins are present and balanced by a sweetness midpalate. Fine, lingering aftertaste." (Bruce Sanderson, Web Only, 03/08) K&L's notes: This charming Pinot Noir comes from the village of Marsannay. It has bright cherry fruit, brambly notes of red and black fruits,and drinks very nicely today, although a few years in the cellar will tame it even more. Charming and bright, with a lovely nose and more structure and complexity than you might ... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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This little baby is a real charmer! Made up of Pinot Noir and Gamay, there are blasting aromatics of bright, spicy red fruits and just a touch of creamy texture through the finish. Definitely a lighter style of rosé, but retaining depth and structure. Fantastic for a summer salad or just on its own. 

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This is how Nouveaux is supposed to be, but very very very rarely is! This new wine naturally settled in the cuve as the winter chill circulated through open windows for months, then it was bottled unfined, unfiltered, and unsulfured and shipped by plane in mid-November. The wine was made with natural yeasts only and was not chaptalized. You are getting wine in its most natural state possible. You don’t want to know what most people do to stabilize their Nouveaux. But this domaine doesn't worry, because their wine is drunk up so quickly. Besides, the Dup... Read More » 

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90 points, a Smart Buy and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Blackberry and raspberry jam aromas follow through to a full body, with very soft tannins and pretty berry and currant character. This is seamless and well done for the vintage." (03/09) The 24-hectare Château Malmaison in Moulis was purchased by the Rothschilds in 1973 and lies adjacent to Château Clarke. The abandoned vineyard was renovated between 1974 and 1978. This 2006 is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 8,000 cases produced. Light cherry aromas that follow to ... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Tangy up front, with grilled herb, tobacco and red plum fruit. This lets the grilled herb edge take over on the finish, which shows nice grip." What happens when you combine a creative, adventurous spirit with an unbridled passion for wines of quality and character? For lovers of fine wines from France’s Rhône Valley, the answer is simple: Jean-Luc Colombo. Hailed as "the winemaking wizard" of the Rhône, Colombo has achieved a high-profile international reputation for innovative wines, bursting with personality. With wi... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Shows the richness of the vintage with crushed plum and macerated cherry fruit, with fresh acidity carrying additional notes of mesquite, black tea and mulled spice through the lengthy finish. Grenache and Syrah." (11/09) Los Angeles Times Wine of the Week: "Domaine des Escaravailles is known for its fine Rasteau. But Gilles Ferran, grandson of founder Jean-Louis Ferran, also makes a terrific Côtes du Rhône called "Les Sablières," which is mostly Grenache blended with 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan. Dark ruby with glints of viole... Read More » 

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2nd wine of Camensac under the care of Celine Villars. Extremely sweet and full-bodied. This wine is delicious. Clyde beffa scores it 90 points! 

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Delicious wine. Classic style. According to the Wine Spectator: "Aromas of berry, earth and chocolate. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a light finish. A bit forward, but pleasant. Best after 2007." (03/07) 

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93 points Robert Parker: "A top-notch success, the dense ruby/purple-colored 2006 Smith-Haut-Lafitte offers aromas of smoky, juicy black currants, graphite, earth, truffles, and forest floor. Full-bodied with superb purity, noticeable but sweet tannins, this round, generous, long wine should drink nicely for 15-20+ years." (02/09) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Gorgeous aromas of dark chocolate, cappuccino and berries lead to a full body, with luscious fruit and round tannins. Long and voluptuous for the vintage. Impressive. Best after 2014." (03/09) 92 po... Read More » 

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This wine is 100% Cabernet Franc selected from multiple terroirs in the region of Saumur, in the Loire Valley. This wine has an earthy, dense nose with hints of black fruits and iron. A clean and refreshing style of Cabernet Franc, there are no weird or overwhelming notes of green pepper here! This would be fantastic with grilled and/or braised meats. It could use a little bottle age or a good 45 minutes of decanting to really show its stuff. 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Although this tastes younger than some recent bottlings of this great nonvintagem it is still a fine wine. Its apple flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest and just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor that will emerge after a few more months in bottle." (07/09) 91 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Light and lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy texture and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste. Drink now t... Read More » 

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Deep in the Midi, approximately 30 km west of Nimes and 45 km north of Montpellier you'll find Domaine Costeplane, a small family run estate that produces a range of wines that are all certified organic. At Costeplane, Francoise and Vincent Coste manage approximately 30 hectares of vines, with an eclectic selection of varietals that include Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vermentino and Chardonnay. The 2005 "Plan de Savoulous" is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. After a lengthy maceraction and a temperature controlled fer... Read More » 

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92 points in the Wine Spectator: "This carries the weighty plum, blueberry and boysenberry fruit of the vintage, but has superfresh acidity to boot, stretching out the finish to allow floral and anise hints to emerge for added effect. Drink now through 2011." (September 18, 2009) "The 2007 Feraud-Brunel Rasteau is a bit denser and more intense than its Côtes du Rhône-Villages sibling. Ripe raspberries, accompanied by a fine underlying mineral streak give way to substantial tannins that make this 2007 a great candidate for the cellar to enjoy between 2011... Read More » 

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92-95 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Ruby-red. Intensely floral scents of raspberry, lavender, magnolia and garrigue Palate-coating red berry flavors are firmed by juicy acidity and complicated by smoky herbs and a sweet floral pastille quality. Finishes broad and precise, with supple tannins and considerable depth. This is one for the cellar."(Jan/Feb '09) 92 points Robert Parker: "Revealing a deeper, more saturated ruby/purple color, the full-bodied 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve exhibits plenty of glycerin, a multilayered ... Read More » 

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The Chateau Des Valentons Canteloup is in the commune of St. Loubes just across the Dordogne west of Libourne and south of Fronsac and about 9 miles east of the city of Bordeaux. The estate has been in the Meynard family since 1916 and is planted to 65 % Merlot with 20% Cabernet sauvignon and 15 % Cabernet Franc. Yields are limited to an average of 58hl per hectare by green harvest. The soil is clay and silt on iron rich alluvial gravel subsoil. The grapes are hand harvested, hand sorted and destemmed before a maceration of 25 to 45 days with some bleedi... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Muscular but forward, with roasted plum and fig notes backed by braised chestnut and dark tobacco. There's solid grip on the finish. Drink now through 2016." (02/09) 88 points Robert Parker: "The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape has a dark ruby/plum color and a sweet black cherry and currant nose with notes of loamy soil intermixed with a hint of nori (the seaweed wrapper used in sushi restaurants), as well as pepper and lavender. It is very spicy, and that, of course, is a signature of the 2006s. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Cha... Read More » 

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