Wines from Pauillac

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Château Latour 2006 Red (Pauillac)

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Latour has always had the reputation of producing great wines in the less great vintages. The 2006 is a case in point. It brings structure and ripeness into a form that is almost ethereal. That elegance doesn’t take away from the powerful fruit. The fruit in fact melds into the structure with ease. And, as a reminder this is a 2006, the density gives way to… — R.V. (3/1/2009)

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Château Lafite Rothschild 2006 Red (Pauillac)

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As so often with Lafite, it is power that marks this wine. That, and density of texture. The additional element in this vintage, and at this stage of the wine’s development, is a dominant wood element. The vanilla and tannins from the wood match well with the concentrated tannins of the fruit, which is dark, dense and tight. This is a wine for long-term aging: in… — R.V. (3/1/2009)

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Château Mouton Rothschild 2008 Barrel sample Red (Pauillac)

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95-97 Barrel sample. Initially, the wine seems austere, very mineral. It opens slowly, showing fruit that is definitely rich, offering velvet tannins. But there is also an iron hand in that velvet glove, because the structure then comes bursting through. — R.V. (12/31/2009)

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Château Lafite Rothschild 2009 Barrel sample Red (Pauillac)

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95-97 Barrel sample. A powerful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, solid in structure. The wine is rich and concentrated, very textured. Great spice go with just enough fresh acidity, in this big wine. — R.V. (8/9/2010)

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Château Lynch-Bages 2009 Barrel sample Red (Pauillac)

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95-97 Barrel sample. Concentrated and dense, the fruit here is powered by blackberry and cranberry tannins, as well as by the spicy wood. The wine is soild and firm, obviously powerful — R.V. (8/9/2010)

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Château Pichon Longueville 2009 Barrel sample Red (Pauillac)

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95-97 Barrel sample. Big ripe fruit, packed with classic blackcurrant flavors, topped with wood and sweet, juicy fruit tannins. An impressive, solid wine, very elegant at the same time. — R.V. (8/9/2010)

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Château Latour 2008 Red (Pauillac)

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Expressive fruit aromas and wood perfumes announce this wine. With 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a complex wine marked by purity of black fruits, berries, toast and tannins. It has power, richness and a lovely edge of spice to go with the acidity. The wine is firmly structured, while bursting with fruit and freshness. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Château Mouton Rothschild 2008 Red (Pauillac)

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A rich wine, opulent in character. There is power here, with richness of fruit and texture. It is both serious side and exuberant, with its bursting black berry fruits. — R.V. (4/1/2011)

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Bordeaux-style Red Blend

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Château Batailley Château Clerc-Milon Château d'Armailhac Château Duhart-Milon Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse Château Lafite Rothschild Château Latour Château Lynch-Bages Château Mouton Rothschild Château Pichon Longueville Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Château Pontet-Canet

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