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Red Wine

Bordeaux (St Emilion)

Grand Cru-Emilion's tell-tale aromas of leather and red cassis, this powerful, round wine

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2000 Chateau Quinault L'Enclos Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate #146 Apr 2003 Robert Parker 94 Drink: 2006 - 2018 -5 (63) Only the fourth vintage for proprietors Francoise and Alain Raynaud, this wine comes from an old vineyard (the vines are among the oldest in St.-Emilion) within the city of Libourne. A cutting edge vinification with cold

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 91 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 1989 Chateau Canon Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux RP--91

"Saint-Emilion "invites readers into the homes of the winemakers who create some of the most popular and critically acclaimed wines in the world. The book features more than 70 legendary wineries, including Cheval Blanc, Grand Corbin, Angelus, and Magdeleine. Profiles describe the history, architecture, and wine of each chateau. In addition, interviews with the winemakers and a rich selection of photographs give readers a taste of the colorful environment where these superior wines are produced.

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: 96 Robert Parker: 98+ Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2003 Chateau Pavie St Emilion Bordeaux RP--98+ Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006 Robert Parker 98+ Drink: 2010 - 2050 5-0 (150) This 92-acre vineyard, which enjoys an impeccable southern orientation, is composed of limestone on the upper slopes, clay and limestone in the middle, and sand and clay at the base. Proprietor Gerard Perse, who has done a brilliant job since acquiring the estate in 1998, continues to push the envelope of quality to higher and higher heights. Planted with 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes receive kid glove treatment with hand-harvesting into small plastic lugs, two triage tables, and aging for 28... Less

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: 93 Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2000 Chateau de Valandraud Saint-Emilion Bordeaux RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010 Robert Parker 94 Drink: 2010 - 2020 5-3 The fully mature, flamboyant, exuberant 2000 Valandraud offers beautiful notes of coffee, blackberries, sweet cherries, licorice, and smoke. Medium to full-bodied with a buffet of aromas and flavors as well as sweet tannin and a plush, succulent mouthfeel, this is a terrific effort from proprietor Thunevin.

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 1998 Chateau Quinault l'Enclos Bordeaux RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate # 134 Apr 2001 Robert Parker 94 Drink: 2002 - 2020 -5 (66) An elegant as well as powerful effort, this dense ruby/purple- colored 1998 reveals notes of plums, black raspberries, vanillin, minerals, licorice, and spice. Exceptionally rich with an outstanding texture, this medium to full-bodied wine possesses a distinctive, individualistic style, largely because of its floral, blueberry fruit flavors.

Bottle Size: 375 mL Wine Spectator: 100 Robert Parker: 98 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2005 Chateau Pavie St Emilion Bordeaux 375 ML WS--100 Wine Spectator Tasting Notes: I love the purity of fruit in this wine, with perfectly ripe blackberry, blueberry and raspberry on the nose. Complex and full-bodied, with hints of new oak and wonderfully polished tannins that caress the palate. Long, long finish. This is not the blockbuster it was from barrel, but rather a complete, bala

ancient Pavie vineyard--going back at least as far as 4th century AD--is located on southern part of Cote de Saint-Emilion. Thanks to excellent terroir, it is one of top two chateaux in this part of appellation (along with Ausone) as well as one of finest in all Bordeaux. International Wine Cellar rating: 93.

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 95 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2005 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots Proprietary Red Wine RP--95 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate #174 Dec 2007 Robert Parker 95 Drink: 2007 - 2022 8-5 (150) The 2005 Les Pavots (3,600 cases of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) is a sensational wine, with a style that suggests a hypothetical blend of a great St.-Emilion and Pomerol. Chocolatey cassis notes intermixed with incense, licorice, and a hint of black olive are present in this wine. When it hits the palate, it comes across as very Pomerol-like, with lushness, full body, and opulence. The tannins are sweet, the pH high, and the wine gorgeously full, pure, dense, and... Less

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 96 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2005 Chateau Gracia Saint-Emilion Bordeaux RP--96 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate # 176 Apr 2008 Robert Parker 96 Drink: 2015 - 2035 -6 (130) The quintessential garagiste wine made from a 5-acre site, the 2005 Gracia is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Stonemason Michel Gracia turns out 450 cases of wine that come close to duplicating Alain Vauthier’s Ausone. A powerful bouquet of crushed rocks, spring flowers, blackberries, blueberries, and a steely mineral character is followed by a massively endowed St.-Emilion with huge power and tannin as well as equally huge extract, intensity, and length. This brilliant wine is made without compromise and represents a... Less

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 88 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2006 Chateau La Fleur Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate # 181 Feb 2009 Robert Parker 88 Drink: N/A - (35) This delicious fruit- forward/fruit bomb-styled St.-Emilion does not reveal a great deal of complexity, but it offers elegant, sweet kirsch liqueur intermixed with licorice, spice box, and Christmas fruitcake-like characteristics. Well-made and pure with g

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2005 Chateau Quinault L'Enclos Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate # 176 Apr 2008 Robert Parker 94 Drink: 2014 - 2028 -0 (55) The well-known winemaking consultant, Dr. Alain Raynaud, is the proprietor of this estate. The 2005 Quinault l�Enclos is a pure, elegant, stylish wine from a blend of 70% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauv

Bottle Size:12--750 ml Wine Spectator:90 Robert Parker:-- Wine Enthusiast: -- 2004 Chateau Belair St Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux Wine Spectator Tasting notes Score: 90 Release Price: $60 Country: France Region: Bordeaux Issue: Mar 31, 2007 Focused and very clean, with raspberry and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, yet delicate and reserved, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced. An excellent effort.

Bottle Size: 6--750 ml Wine Spectator:90 Robert Parker:-- Wine Enthusiast: -- 2004 Chateau Belair St Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux Wine Spectator Tasting Notes Score: 90 Release Price: $60 Country: France Region: Bordeaux Issue: Mar 31, 2007 Focused and very clean, with raspberry and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, yet delicate and reserved, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced. An excellent effort. Best after 2010. 3,300 cases made. JS Because of alcohol shipping restrictions; please

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: 90 Robert Parker: -- Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 1989 Chateau Pavie St Emilion Bordeaux Wine Spectator Tasting Notes: Score: 90 Release Price: $NA Country: France Region: Bordeaux Issue: May 31, 1999 All elegance and fine texture. Beautiful aromas of milk chocolate and ripe berries. Full- to medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a sweet fruit, chocolate aftertaste. Hard to resist now.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Best after 2000. --JS Becau

Chateau Les Trois Croix, privately owned estate of Patrick Leon Family is located on Fronsac's highest hill, close to Saint-Emilion & Pomerol. chalk and clay soil provides perfect environment for grape varieties which produce this outstanding wine. Les Trois Croix is named after three crosses on pilgrimage site of a nearby 12th century churChateau Berfore retiring to assist his son Bertrand, Patrick Leon worked as wine master at such celebrated firms & wineries as Alexis Lichine, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Opus One and Almaviva. Good balance and ripe fruit freshness in mouth, with good tannins that are noticeable but round and creamy. A great, classic Bordeaux Vintage. Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc Wine Spectator rating: 90.

“There is no better introduction to the world's most dazzling wine region.” -- DecanterWritten by one of the world's most respected and knowledgeable wine experts, this is the finest one-volume, full-color introduction to Bordeaux. Oz Clarke has created a refreshingly witty and readable guide to France's famous wine region, filled with evocative descriptions, engaging personal anecdotes, stunning images, and practical information. He turns his spotlight on the most notable Bordeaux wine areas (including St-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux, and Pauillac), examines the state of French winemaking, suggests best buys, and recommends hundreds of affordable, modern chateaux where one can enjoy a glass. This is Oz Clarke at his witty, incisive best. 

Located outside the historic village of Saint-Emilion, Chateau Robin was established in the early 1800s, and today is owned and operated by Jean and Laurence Caille. An elegant blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Robin Cotes de Castillon is a powerful, medium-bodied red with concentrated notes of black currant, cherry and plum, complemented by a light veil of oak. Fine, well-integrated tannins and perfectly balanced acidity merge with fruit and mineral notes that linger through the finish. Product of France Alcohol by Volume: 14% Bottle Size: 750ml

From one vintage to next, one of strengths of Chateau Pipeau is to offer consistent style and personality. It is a wine with expressive fruit, an opulent nose of red berries, roundness on palate, with good length and a harmonious and elegant finish. Chateau Pipeau is very delightfull when young but it also has all qualities for laying-down of a really great Saint-Emilion! Wine Spectator rating: 87.

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine RED BORDEAUX

On nose, subtle aromas of leather with an expression of toasted bread and vanilla. It develops into fresh black fruit and spices. It stays smooth and fresh until end, with round and refined tannins and it has an extremely long finish.

Characteristics of fruit, minerality and crisp. harmony on palate reveals a class of its soil.

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Saint Emilion sub-region. A fleshy wine, with lots of berry fruit and a hint of oak. Full bodied with a nice finish. Predominantly Merlot, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. CABERNET FRANC

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Saint Emilion sub-region. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine French Still Wine

2003 vintage is characterized by aromas of fresh fruit and supple tannins. The Wine Advocate rating: 88.

Beautiful ruby color. On nose there are aromas of berry jam, a hint of roasted coffee and dark fruits, affirming a wine that tastes young. savory tannins are round and ripe. In mouth, this wine is very harmonious with an elegant finish, light and fresh, despite wine's power. You can start enjoying this wine for its fruit if you are impatient, or wait at least 5-6 years to enjoy its full beauty. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.

1998 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2001 Chateau Cheval Blanc, celebrated estate of St.-emilion on border of Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, is one of two highest classified properties in that commune. Cheval Blanc is distinguished by a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, typically in nearly equal proportions. wines, capable of long aging, are praised for their classic style – powerful, complex, and above all, elegant. International Wine Cellar rating: 91.

The Wine Advocate rating: 95. A blend of 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Tenuta di Trinoro is pretty high up at between 500 and 700 meters at sea level, facing west- south- west, protected from sea by Monte Amiata on very south east of Tuscany. In 1991 Andrea Franchetti had his inspiration in Bordeaux and indeed his high density, low training vines are more reminiscent of Saint Emilion and Pomerol than rest of Tuscany. very particular nature of his vineyard means that Andrea is still hand picking parcel by parcel, waiting for optimum ripeness, pushing harvest till November. proportions of various cepages can vary greatly from year to year and often bear little relation to he proportion of vines planted. Andrea makes wine by taste and not recipe... Less

Blackberry jam and incense shows on aromatic nose, plus unmistakable note of violets from estate's older-vine Cabernet Franc. We love texture of this wine-silky, elegant and very long in mouth. An approximate blend of half-and half Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with a touch of Malbec.