Cellar Selections
Cellar Selections are wines deemed highly collectible and/or requiring time in a temperature-controlled wine cellar to reach their maximum potential. A Cellar Selection designation does not mean that a wine must be stored to be enjoyed, but that cellaring will probably result in a more enjoyable bottle. In general, an optimum time for cellaring will be indicated.
Château Climens 2007 White (Barsac)
- Cellar Selection
- $200
A big, rich wine, showing its gorgeous fruit easily. But with a core of dryness, the ripest apricots touched by caramel, it should age well over many years. There is intense power here, still hidden by the youth of the wine, but with final concentration.
— R.V.
(6/1/2010)
Château Haut-Brion 2007 White (Pessac-Léognan)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $800
The palate opens slowly, offering an initial citrus character, followed by wood and then, finally, wonderfully rich, but taut fruit. There is still a toast character here, with apricots and pear on top of the citrus, but it is still only just developing. In 10–15 years, it will be a magnificent wine.
— R.V.
(12/15/2010)
Bouchard Pere & Fils 2007 Chardonnay (Montrachet)
- Cellar Selection
- $757
From arguably the finest white wine vineyard in Burgundy, this is a powerful wine that shows great weight, but balances that with intense, elegant structure, style and freshness. The flavors are endless and complex, richness combining with the lively character of the vintage. Age for many years.
— R.V.
(7/1/2010)
Le Macchiole 2007 Paleo Cabernet Franc (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- $125
Paleo (a pure expression of Cabernet Franc from Coastal Tuscany) is a drop dead gorgeous wine with amazing intensity and purity of aromas. You get it all here: Bright berry notes, drying mineral, exotic spice, cooling acidity and firm, satisfying structure. It’s a rich, velvety and beautiful wine that will award you a memorable drinking experience now or in 10…
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Le Macchiole 2006 Messorio Merlot (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- $320
Messorio (a 100% expression of delicious Merlot) is a wine that has already reached elite cult status and for very good reason. The opulence, richness and overall pleasure factor are unbeatable and the wine is sophisticated, elegant and balanced at the same time. The long fade is characterized by vanilla, chocolate, espresso, cherry and blackberry.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Le Macchiole 2007 Scrio Syrah (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- $225
Scrio is a top-notch Syrah from Coastal Tuscany that does an excellent job of portraying not only the true nuances of the noble grape variety, but also the bounty of the beautiful territory that shaped it. Let this wine transport you to cypress-lined roads, stone farmhouses and Tuscan cuisine. The pleasure factor and richness are unbeatable.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Gaja 2006 Sperss Nebbiolo (Langhe)
- Cellar Selection
- $255
Sperss (the name is inspired by the local word for “nostalgia”) is a vineyard located in the Barolo territory of Serralunga. Angelo Gaja adds 6% Barbera to the wine for brightness and freshness but the overall ensemble shows so much more than that. It delivers sophisticated softness and a velvety texture that is backed by exotic spice and loads of wild berry and…
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
Charles Smith 2007 Heart Stoneridge Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $120
This initially tastes like young fruit, herbal, with a lot of stem and flower flavors, but with some heat at 16% alcohol. Nonetheless it’s delicious, compact, enormously fruity, focused and flat out amazing. A perfect mix of flesh, fruit, earth, and typicity from this unique vineyard.
— P.G.
(2/1/2011)
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