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Krug 1998 Clos du Mesnil Chardonnay (Champagne)
A wine that has created its own universe. It has a unique, special softness that allies with the total purity that comes from a small, enclosed single vineyard. The fruit is almost irrelevant here, because it comes as part of a much deeper complexity. This is a great wine, at the summit of Champagne, a sublime, unforgettable experience. — R.V. (12/1/2010) — 100 -
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Château Latour 2005 Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Pauillac)
A great wine, the summation of a great vintage in Bordeaux. The core of richness, the dense, bone-dry tannins, the black currants, red berries and black plum skins are the elements, but it’s the way they have been integrated that makes this such an impressive wine. There is great elegance as well, a fabulous counterpoint to such power. Cellar for at least 15 years, but this will keep forever. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates and multiple U.S. importers. — R.V. (6/1/2008) — 100 -
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Château Pétrus 2005 Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Pomerol)
As so often, Pétrus has the ability to charm and impress, to seduce and overwhelm. This 2005, one of the greatest vintages from this great chateau, is massive and concentrated, with flavors of ripe black figs, chocolate and dark plums. Put that all together and the result is the utmost deliciousness, freshness and elegance. A major wine. Imported by Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. — R.V. (6/1/2008) — 100 -
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Château Latour 2009 Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Pauillac)
A big, powerful wine that sums up the richness of the vintage. It is densely fruity, spicy with an enormous black plum and berry fruit character to go with the acidity. It’s concentrated while still showing such wonderfully pure fruit. The aging potential is immense. — R.V. (2/1/2012) — 99 -
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Château Ausone 2010 Barrel sample Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Saint-Emilion)
98-100. Very concentrated and wonderfully perfumed wine. It has great balance and acidity, intense freshness. The superb fragrance of the Cabernet Franc has made a gorgeous wine, black fruited and likely to age for decades. — R.V. (6/25/2011) — 99 -
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Château Margaux 2010 Barrel sample Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Margaux)
98-100 Very concentrated wood and tannins. With 90 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, this is initially more tannic than many Château Margaux vintages. Then all the elegance and style of Margaux comes through, with acidity, spice and great ripeness. An outstanding wine. — R.V. (6/25/2011) — 99 -
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Moët & Chandon 1996 Dom Pérignon Oenothèque Brut Champagne Blend (Champagne)
A magnificent Champagne, one that is light, delicate, yet packed with character. It is beautifully balanced, with a bone-dry character, just softened by the toastiness that is developing. Expect this to age for many years. — R.V. (12/1/2010) — 99 -
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Château d'Yquem 2009 Barrel sample Bordeaux-style White Blend (Sauternes)
98-100 Barrel sample. The aromas are so rich and powerful, with great ripe apricots. There are honey, spice and beautiful sweet spiced pears. This is an extraordinary wine in an extraordinary year in Sauternes. — R.V. (8/9/2010) — 99 -
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Château Pontet-Canet 2009 Barrel sample Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Pauillac)
98-100 Barrel sample. A superb wine, with the purest fruit, great freshness and ripeness. It is certainly structured with dry tannins, but the blackcurrant freshness is all there. The wine has a great limpid, flowing feel, lbut also power. — R.V. (8/9/2010) — 99 -
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Château Palmer 2009 Barrel sample Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Margaux)
98-100 Barrel sample. Sumptuous, opulent, with gorgeous ripe fruit, and yet under 14 percent alcohol. The firm tannins are almost smothered by the delicious fruits. It is a great wine that expresses both the natural exuberance of Palmer and the rich fruit and balancing freshness of the vintage. — R.V. (8/9/2010) — 99
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Lapostolle Clos Apalta
Red Blend, Colchagua Valley
Clos Apalta, depending on your point of view, is arguably Chile’s best…Read More