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Domaine des Baumard NV Vert de l’Or Verdelho (Vin de France)

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A small parcel of Verdelho, planted originally in the 19th century and never officially recognized. The wine has a beautiful botrytis character, marked by pure acidity, by lemon and honey and great final freshness. Screwcap. — R.V. (6/1/2011)

Henri Milan 2007 Le Vallon Red (Vin de Table Francais)

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A rich wine, perfumed and intense. The tannins are a major element, although they ride with the sweet fruit and concentrated, complex wood and acidity. The wine is firm, impressively fruity and still likely to age further. — R.V. (6/1/2012)

Henri Milan 2007 L. Robert Milan 57 Red (Vin de Table Francais)

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A firmly tannic wine, bursting with the herbs of Provence, layers of new wood and pure sweet plum and blackberry fruits. The balance of this maturing wine is just right, giving an intense flavor. — R.V. (6/1/2012)

Château Routas 2007 Cyrano Syrah (Vin de Pays de la Mediterranée)

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A densely powerful wine, packed with sweet plum fruits that are given spice character by a touch of pepper. It is very concentrated, the tannins a layer of dust through the wine. There is a ripe, warm glow in the aftertaste. — R.V. (12/22/2011)

Château d’Aydie 2007 Maydie Tannat Vintage (Vin de Liqueur)

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Here’s a curiosity, a fortified Tannat, made in the style of a Port. The acidity and tannins make a definite connection with the grape, while the mineral edge is close to the terroir. It has sweet blackberry juice flavors followed with richness. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

Domaine Vico 2010 Collection White (Corse)

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A fat style of white wine, with wood and ripe peach and apricot flavors. Rounded, rich and ripe, it is full of southern warmth, tempered by enticing acidity. — R.V. (6/1/2012)

Rijckaert 2003 Les Sarres Chardonnay (Côtes du Jura)

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For all the bashing Chardonnay takes among wine enthusiasts, when well made it is still among the food-friendliest of wines. This lovely version from France's Jura boasts understated oak, ripe pear and apple fruit and an elegant minerality that sets it apart from the crowd. Pair it with virtually any seafood dish, or with white meats, including chicken, veal and… — J.C. (8/1/2005)

Château de Vaux 2002 Les Gryphées White (Moselle VDQS)

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While the German wines downriver get all the press, few consumers even know of this tiny French wine region. More should, as wines like this are perfect accompaniments to today’s light cuisine. This wine, a blend of 30% Auxerrois, 30% Müller-Thurgau, 30% Pinot Gris and 10% Gewürztraminer, layers elegant flavors of peach, melon and green apple over an earthy… — J.C. (11/15/2004)

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2008 Solsticio

A big wine that handles its 15.3% abv. Smells of pastry, earth and soft…

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