French Wine

90 points Wine Spectator: "Licorice, tar and ripe berry aromas. Pretty and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, a solid core of fruit and a long finish. Beautiful. The second wine of Léoville-Barton. Best after 2011." (03/08) Here is one of the best second wines of this fabulous vintage. On par with Pagodes and Reserve de Comtesse at a fraction of the price. With 2005 Léoville-Barton selling for $120++, this wine is a super bargain. Unfortunately we only get 10 cases of this rarity. It will sell out almost instantaneously; don't delay. 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "The 2006 Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes offers a shining example of what was possible in this tricky vintage, and with around a 6,000 case production, it should be quite accessible in the marketplace. A nose of concentrated black fruits tinged with smoke and marine air, leads to a concentrated, clean, bitter fruit skin-tinged and smoky Lapsang black tea-laced palate, and a long, black-fruited, smoky, saline finish. This formidably-concentrated, lean, tight, yet seamlessly ripe red should be w... Read More » 

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What an intriguing wine! The Valettes are known for the extensive barrel aging of their wines, which comes through quite distinctively in the 2001 "000". This has a heady bouquet redolent of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, with an undercurrent of lime and caramel that carry over to the palate. But what's so remarkable is that despite the secondary aromas on the nose, this wine is lively and fresh in the mouth, with hints of anise, delicate fruit and nuts awash in gorgeous bright acidity. A spectacular find. 

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Now with the "Aspasie label- picture coming soon! A small version of our best deal in bubbles. The freshest half bottles around, these are sent to us directly from the Ariston's! The Champagne is made of 40% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir and 30% meunier. A balanced cuvee in every way, it 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. Don't settle for an imitation, buy the real thing for less! Like almost all Champagne, this wine has relativly low a... Read More » 

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This super rare bottling is made with some of the nearly extinct, native varietals of Champagne. It is composed of 40% Meslier, 40% Arbanne and 20% Pinot Blanc. I think it is the best of the excellent Ariston portfolio, and it was my favorite Champagne from my 2009 trip. The nose has only hints of exoticism, the over all impression is of rich cream and toast, but underneath is a hint of pine and exotic white fruit from the old varieties. On the palate the Champagne makes for a double take: it is very rich and textural, but finishes with a laser beam of c... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Delicate in style, with fine bubbles and apple, wheat beer and mineral flavors. Precise and intense, this is balanced, with a lingering aftertaste of chalk. Drink now through 2012" (11/09) K&L's notes: This very friendly and open non-vintage Champagne is composed of 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay and 10% Meunier. (Gary Westby, K&L) 

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The Aristons vineyards are vastly different than the other blanc de blancs producers that we carry. The steeper slopes, less chalk and more fossils in the soil of Brouillet make for a rich, creamy style Chardonnay Champagne that will appeal to just about anyone. This is one of my favorite toasting Champagnes, all of the flavors are up front, it is open knit and fun. It is a perfect way to start a party. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer) 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A rich Champagne, beautifully elegant, touched by yellow fruits, apples and just the right amount of weight. There are final hints of toast, spice and creamy coconut milk, giving a Champagne that is as much about wine as about bubbles." (12/09) 90 points Wine Spectator: "A round, generous style, offering peach, candied lemon and honey flavors on a creamy texture. Its mousse is refined, and this turns drier on the long finish. Drink now through 2011." (10/09) According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Yellow-go... Read More » 

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95 points and one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009: "This is a strongly structured and impressively textured wine. The tannins shoot through, giving a sense of dryness. But in the center, the wine shows power through both tannins and fruit, with blackberries and red plums. It has a preciscion and shape that promises long aging. Cellar Selection." (03/09) 93 points Robert Parker: "Showing better than it did from barrel, the 2006 Trotanoy does have one consistent characteristic that seems to be pervasive no matter what the vintage’s ... Read More » 

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94 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "There’s a great dark color to this, with intense aromas of cedar, wood, new leather and crushed blackberry. Fullbodied,with loads of fruit and a firm, powerful palate. Long and mouthpuckering. A muscular baby." (03/09) 94 points and one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009: "Right at the top of its form, this 2006 is one of the finest wines to come out of the vintage. The wine is structured and dense, but with such heartwarming ripe fruit that the tannins are almost submer... Read More » 

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An expressive and exotic rosé, this manages to retain its signature terroir and balance between fruit and acidity. With bold flavors of peach and spiced strawberry flavors, the wine is perfect for summertime fun. 

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This fantastic Champagne comes from the villages of Pierry and Moussy in the sud-Epernay sub region of Champagne. Bruno Michel has been organic since 1999 and 5 of his 37.5 acres are farmed biodynamically. This vintage Brut is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier, and it offers stupendous balance between simple enjoyment/drinkability and more intellectual geeked out notes of wet stone and austere minerality. 

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From one of K&L's favorite direct import producers! Red wines make up only 20% of the appellation of Sancerre. They are produced exclusively from Pinot Noir and in ripe years they can be positively captivating. These are never big bruisers, but elegant ladies, supple and light in color, and never short on flavor. This is one you should not miss... it is full of rich dark cherry fruit, a hint of smokiness and supple round tannins. Think of it for roasted chicken, sausages on the grill and fresh salmon. The possibilities are endless. 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Dark pink. Fresh, zesty nose offers pure strawberry and pomegranate aromas and hints of Asian spices. Then deep, rich and smoky on the palate, with a chewy texture to the ripe red berry and cherry flavors. Finishes with noteworthy length. This medium-bodied wine has the clarity and energy to work as an aperitif but is also rich enough to serve at the table." (Nov/Dec 06) According to Wine Enthusiast: "A full, creamy Champagne that has ripe fruits and dry but rich character that lends itself ideally ... Read More » 

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A friend of the late Denis Mortet, he is styling his wines similarly to those from that famous estate. The Guyot family is one of the oldest in Marsannay-la-Côte, the village just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, and quality here has skyrocketed since Olivier Guyot began running the domaine in 1990. The estate today encompasses 15 hectares of vines in Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin, as well as small holdings in grands crus Clos-St-Denis and Clos de la Roche in Morey-St-Denis. Friendly and enthusiastic, Olivier is thoroughly committed to organic and biodynami... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "A superb sleeper of the vintage, this Bordeaux blend from Jean-Luc Thunevin delivers everything it should. Loads of plum, cassis, and cherry fruit are found in this silky-textured, medium-bodied, pure, delicious effort. Thunevin has unquestionably hit a home run with this bargain-priced 2005. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Bordeaux needs to make more wines such as this." (08/08) 95% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc. GARAGISTE I am BLACK SHEEP wouldn't deign BAD BOY I remain. 

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Gigondas. Even the name sounds burly, bringing to mind fairy tale giants or perhaps a French version of a lumberjack. This one, however, made by Cecile Chassagne, is a more feminine style of wine that nonetheless offers lots of rich, black fruit and a full-bodied plumy finish. 70% grenache, 15% mourvèdre and 15% Syrah. Wonderful with poultry and pork cooked with fruit. 14.5% abv. 

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Made by the small family domaine of Paul Chapelle & Ses fils, and imported by the wine maker's brother-in-law, this shows the quality some of the less-known producers are capable of. It comes from a lieu-dit called 'Malpoitiers', near Clos la Barre, on the Volnay side of the village. On the palates it shows lots of richness and good structure. Density, acidity and minerality combine to produce a toasty Meursault with lots of focus. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Wines) 

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This fantastic Champagne was made by De Meric as a tribute to Mr. Rene Collard, and it is one of the greatest Champagnes that we stock at any price. It is made exclusively from biodynamic meunier from the village of Crouttes-sur-Marne in the western part of Champagne. It was aged in old, small oak casks before bottling in 2003. The color is a gorgeous light gold, with an amazingly compact and powerful bead. On the nose it is explosively spicy with caramel apple and freshly-toasted bread notes heading a long list of adjectives. On the palate it is savory,... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator. "Aromatic and very stylish, with alluring blackberry, spice and incense notes leading the way for silky-textured plum, red currant and fig fruit. The long finish reveals toast and graphite hints while keeping its fresh, elegant profile. Grenache and Syrah with Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Alicante, Carignan, Tempranillo, Muscat, Aubun, Viognier, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. Drink now through 2013. 490 cases made." (09/09) Château de Montfaucon's "Vin de Monsieur Le Baron" is an exceptional blend of 15 Rhône va... Read More » 

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The lovely, garnet-colored 2005 Château de Chantegrive is an even blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon from Podensac. Delightfully complex without being overripe, the wine shows black fruit and light toast, supported by subtle tannins. 17+ points Jancis Robinson: "Blackish crimson. Very sweet, ripe black fruit with some warm-brick (Haut-Brion-like) overlay. Lots of minerals and interest with intense ripeness yet freshness too. A very very amiable wine. Lovely balance with neat, sandy tannins on the finish." (04/06) 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Really packed for the vintage, with nearly lush raspberry ganache and blackberry fruit flavors laid over bittersweet cocoa, macerated olive and spice. The long, fine-grained finish lets the minerality shine. Drink now through 2011. 50 cases imported." (12/08) Smack dab in the middle of the Loire Valley, near Tours, you can fine the famed estate of Jean-Maurice Raffault. Now run by his son, Rodolphe, the estate has been family run since 1693 and continues to put out benchmark Chinons. This is a new and very special bottling of ... Read More » 

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90 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "There's a sense of elegance to the well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of sage, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish. Drink now." (10/09) According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Philippe Bernede’s 2007 Cahors – a 80:20 Malbec:Merlot blend – continues Clos la Coutale’s long-running streak of excellence. Smelling – much as did the 2006 – of ripe mulberries, cassis, cardamom, carob, and black walnut husks, it off... Read More » 

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Domaine Berthoumieu is owned by Didier Barré, who took over for his father Louis in the mid-eighties. Didier was one of many young winemakers at this time greatly inspired by Alain Brumont of Domaine Bouscasse/Chateau Montus fame, who could be called the founder of modern Madiran. Barré has 24 hectares of vineyard, upon which is planted Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Fer Servadou (one of the the three regions in the Southwest that plant this grape.) His top red wine is the cuvée Charles de Batz, which was the original name of d'Artignan.... Read More » 

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Over the past several years, this wine has been at the top of our list not just as a wine from Gigondas but as one of our top Rhône picks overall. No doubt that many of you will recognize the label. On the nose this wine displays a very succulent nose of boysenberries, chocolate and violets. In the mouth, dark plums, currants, light tobacco and a fine finish with minerality. Enjoy this Rhone beauty now and over the next 10 years with fennel roasted pork loin or rosemary rack of lamb! 14% abv. 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "This shows a noticeably burly edge, particularly for the vintage, with espresso, roasted chestnut, loam, bittersweet cocoa and licorice root notes wrapped around a core of black currant and braised fig fruit. The dark, muscular finish has lots in reserve. Best from 2010 through 2027." (10/09) 92-94 points Robert Parker: "The single vineyard cuvee, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Quet (approximately 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre) is a wine of great purity and elegance exhibiting notes of blue and black fruits, truffles, ... Read More » 

This is a real deal Champagne from Courteron, a village in the Aube department of Champagne, closer to Chablis than the city of Reims! Their methods are as Burgundian as their location. They are biodynamic, too, the strictest form of organic viticulture. The assemblage of several pinot noir vines from different years results in a very expressive and intense Champagne. Fruity and delicate, this very elegant and long-lasting Champagne is classic, smooth and quite rich in style. Mr. Fleury's obsession with quality shows through in the wine; it is the most... Read More » 

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96 points Robert Parker: "I obviously underestimated the awesome 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes last year when I gave it an estimated rating of (90-93). Its saturated plum/purple color is followed by aromas of incense, spring flowers, blueberries, boysenberries, kirsch, licorice, and smoked meats. Seriously packed and stacked, this full-bodied wine possesses splendid concentration, superb purity, and a finish that lasts nearly a full minute. This is indeed a "wow" Chateauneuf du Pape that is approachable now (because of the wonderful sweetness ... Read More » 

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Young Jean Gardies is steadlily making waves in his native Roussillon. Quite recently, he took over the family domaine and has gradually increased the amount of the production which he is releasing in bottle. This blend of 60% syrah, 30% grenache and 10% carignan shows Gardies' great gift for making structured, concentrated, and yet elegant wines. Aged 8 months in barrel. 

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95 points Robert Parker: "Along with the 2000, the 2005 is one of the two greatest d’Issans I have ever tasted. Kudos to proprietor Emmanuel Cruse for creating this beauty. Its dense purple hue is accompanied by aromas of camphor, forest floor, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of spring flowers. Full-bodied with superb richness, purity, texture, and abundant, sweet tannin, it should hit its stride in 3-4 years, and last for 25+. Bravo!" (04/08) 93 points Wine Spectator: "Displays blackberry and black licorice aromas, with some tar. Full-bodied, with ch... Read More » 

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From Chenin Blanc grown in the region's famous limestone terroir, the Fondraux enjoys a special vinification in used barrel.This wine is reflective of classic Vouvray, with its straw yellow color, and white fruit nose (peach and pear) balanced with honey and butter notes. It is also a beautiful example of balance between sweetness and acidity. It is equally delicious when paired with cheeses (especially goat) or fish. Wine Spectator says: "Soft but focused, with an off-dry feel to the slightly plump ginger, fig and melon flavors that linger through the ... Read More » 

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This elegant and crisp sauvignon blanc hails from Domaine Begude, a small family owned property located high in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Limoux region of the Languedoc. The long cool growing season here lends itself perfectly to the production of crisp and delicate wines, and this sauvignon blanc is no exception. More in the style of a Loire Valley Sancerre, with its rapier sharp mineral laden nose and fresh citrus fruits on the palate, this is the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, oysters, or just by itself! Make this one your house wh... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "...a wine that is all opulence and roundness. The tannins are certainly there, but they come through as big, bold richness. The power suggests it will age well, but for drinking earlier, the freshness of the sweet homemade plum jam promises well." (03/09) 94 points Robert Parker: "The exceptional 2006 Cos d’Estournel is composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, 55% of the production was utilized. Revealing superb intensity for a 2006 as well as an inky/blue/purple color, and a sweet bouquet of blue ... Read More » 

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Champagne Philippe Gonet is a big favorite at K&L, and this great rose is a fantastic addition to their line. Made entirely from estate grown Pinot Noir grown in Vertus, Champagnes southernmost Premier Cru, this wine is macerated all together for maximum varietal flavor. Flowers and strawberry notes come to my nose first with a lovely pinot savor beneath. This rose brings the full flavor of a maceration style without sacrificing elegance. I think it is a very impressive wine, and the price reflects a direct purchase from Ms. Chantal Gonet. -Gary Westby, ... Read More » 

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90-93 points Robert Parker: "A garagiste offering that is impeccably well-made by consultant guru Stephane Derenoncourt, there are fewer than 1,000 cases of the 2006 Lucia, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. One-third of the vines in this tiny vineyard were planted in 1901. The deep purple-hued 2006 exhibits sweet, smoky, black currant, camphor, and graphite aromas. The explosive aromatics are matched by the dense, concentrated, opulent flavors that stain the palate. With no hardness or angularity, this beauty can be enjoyed during its first 1... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker: "This powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-Rothschild’s stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an earthy nose dominated by black currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied with relatively high tannin, decent acidity, and a fine finish, it should be at its best between 2014-2030." (04/08) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Exhibits blackberry, currant and licorice on the nose. Full and velvety, with plenty of g... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "A beautiful Champagne, from the complex floral-, coffee- and brioche-scented nose to the graphite, vanilla and citrus flavors. Light-weight and intense, with a lively structure and a long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2018." (11/07) 93 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Pale straw. Vibrant, exotically perfumed bouquet evokes fresh pear and nectarine, with a wild spicecake quality adding complexity. Cinnamon-accented orchard fruit flavors are strikingly precise and palate-coating. Delivers outstanding co... Read More » 

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This insanely good value in 2006 Bordeaux comes from the Right Bank. Touted by the Wall Street Journal for its 2005, once again this is a pure and clean merlot-based wine ready to drink up now. Wonderful fruit and feel in the mouth. Serve it with beef or chicken or lamb over the next five years. 

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Pretty cherry notes, with a lush mid-palate, followed by an interesting mineral note. Very rich and round on the palate, but not at all heavy. Charming wine from a great vintage, at great price! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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On the nose this incredible value offers black fruit and sweet spices aromas combined with the toasted notes coming from barrel maturation. The palate is round with silky tannins that express the maturity and quality of 2005. Impossibilty to beat at this price point. 

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90-92 points Robert Parker: "The wine is opaque purple to the rim, with tremendously sweet black raspberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with charcoal, incense, and a hint of toasty oak. Full-bodied with layers of fruit, sweet tannin, remarkable density, and a long, smooth, velvety-textured finish, this sleeper of the vintage should drink beautifully for 8-10 years." (04/09) 87-90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense tar and licorice aromas, with lots of fruit. Full-bodied, with silky, refined tannins and a long, pretty finish." (04/09) Please note - 2008... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "There's beautiful aromas of violet and other flowers, with fruity undertones. Full-bodied, with round, polished tannins that caress the palate. Long and very balanced. Harmonious." (03/08) 90 points Robert Parker: "The Burgundy firm of Jacques Prieur, who now owns this Pomerol estate, has fashioned an outstanding 2005 from one of the less prestigious terroirs of the appellation. It is a richly fruit, exuberant, flamboyant wine offering a sensual display of black cherries, sandy, loamy soil, subtle herbs, and spice. Lusciously ... Read More » 

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91 points in the Wine Spectator: "Distinctive, with a strong, racy graphite underpinning carrying the raspberry ganache, spice, incense and sweet olive notes through a long, fine-grained finish. Really enticing. Drink now through 2013. 500 cases imported." (09/08) Bertrand Sourdais is a native of Chinon in the Loire Valley, but he left to pursue his winemaking career in Spain of all places. He created Atauta in Ribera del Duero and has received many accolades for his work there. In 2004, with his father nearing retirement, he returned to the family esta... Read More » 

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Vinsobres, is a newly created appellation located at the northern end of the Southern Rhone. Here, the noble syrah grape excels, as a cooler mesoclimate allows the varietal to ripen more slowly and retain excellent levels of acidity. Think of Vinsobres as the best of the northern and southern Rhone. The 2007 "La Grange" from Domaine Courtois is composed of 60% grenache and 40% syrah from south-east facing vineyards at 400 meter altitude. Medium+ bodied with effusive notes of blackcurrant, cherry, mineral and cool shiso mint are balanced by super fine tan... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Enthusiast and a Top Wine of the Year: "The tannins dominate this dark, brooding wine. At this stage, it seems to have closed up, leaving the fruit and acidity buried. But with this concentration, the future looks promising. There is long aging potential here." 93 points Wine Spectator: "Currant, mineral, plum and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with ultrasilky tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is thoroughly beautiful. Superbalanced and very pretty. Best after 2011." (03/08) 91 points Stephen Tanzer's Internation... Read More » 

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Made with the local Pinot and Chardonnay, this extra-dry wine offers smooth bubbles with floral flavors of acacia and green apple. On the palate it is well balanced, long and harmonious through to the end. Organic, too. So you can feel good about drinking it in more ways than one! 

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93 points Robert Parker. "Two brilliant successes are Brunel’s cuvees of 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2007 Les Cailloux Tradition (a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and 3% other authorized varieties) comes from 60-year-old vines and is aged completely in tank except for the Mourvedre and Syrah components, which are kept in small barrels. Explosively fruity, this dense plum/purple-colored wine displays grilled meat notes intermixed with Provencal herbs, spice box, black cherry and black currant, in addition to having a lush, opulent text... Read More » 

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Robert Parker says: "A chunky, straightforward, monolithic Pomerol, the 2008 Plince reveals good depth, but not a great deal of character. It reveals a rustic side along with good flesh and pure, plum, black cherry, and berry fruit." Wine Spectator had this to say: "Some good berry and cherry fruit, with medium body and a clean and simple finish." Alex Pross K&L Wine Club Buyer: "Pomerol is considered the "Burgundy" of Bordeaux because the wines come from much smaller domaines than the rest of Bordeaux, cost more on average than other regions in Bordeaux... Read More » 

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Pale yellow with greenish highlights and an intense floral bouquet with overtones of spice and fruit. The richness, balance and freshness of this wine make it an excellent example of its appellation. It is enjoyable young, but will age well for several years to come. It is grown in a mixture of volcanic rock and light, stony soil, either silica-based (mica-schist gneiss) or more alkaline (gabbro amphibolite greenstone). Its balance and freshness make it the perfect accompaniment to seafood and white meat dishes. 

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In his first review of this wine Robert Parker said: "A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this may be the finest Lanessan I have ever tasted." (04/07) More recently he rated it 90 points and continued his praise: "Shrewd Bordeaux buyers have long followed this excellent Medoc estate, whose wine can easily be confused with a St.-Julien or Pauillac. The 2005 is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage. Dark plum/purple-tinged with a beautiful nose of new saddle leather, spice box, black currants, and a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco, it offers medium body, adm... Read More » 

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