Boutique Wines

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2008
Domaine Jean Ginglinger
Pinot Blanc
Alsace
Pinot Blanc
A lush, golden Pinot that imbues white flowers and peach aroma. Complex, fruity, and rich, it is best served with fish, shellfish, and white meat.id 8
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2007
Domaine Jean Ginglinger
Riesling
"Cuvée Bihl"
Alsace
Riesling
A saffron-hued, floral wine with a lovely bouquet of white flowers, acacia, and pineapple. Fine and structured, with mineral undertones, this wine exhibits freshness as well as great length on the palate.id 9
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2007
Domaine Jean Ginglinger
Pinot Gris
"Cuvée Schneckenberg"
Alsace
Pinot Gris
A honey-hued, fruity wine with notes of apricot and yellow peach. Complex and elegant, exhibiting freshness and bright acidity, it is ideally served as an aperitif, with fish or poultry in cream sauce, or accompanying dessert.id 11
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2008
Domaine Jean Ginglinger
Gewurztraminer
Alsace
Gewurztraminer
A bright amber, floral wine with hints of wild rose, exotic spices and litchi. Well-balanced, harmonious, and friendly. Excellent as an aperitif or with dessert.id 12
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2004
Domaine Jean Ginglinger
Gewurztraminer
"Grand Cru Steinert"
Alsace
Gewurztraminer
Tawny-hued, with a bouquet of honey and litchi fruit, this well-structured wine is complex with a long finish, imparting hints of spices.id 13
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2009
Domaine Jean Ginglinger
Riesling
Alsace
Riesling
An elegant and generous Riesling with supple texture and good underlying acidity. Redolent of apple, pear and floral flavors; lightly herbaceous.id 167
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2008
Château du Chatelard
Bourgogne Blanc
Beaujolais
Chardonnay
A crisp, detailed style, offering lime, green plum and herb notes. Has good length.id 213
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2008
Château du Chatelard
Beaujolais Blanc
"Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes"
Beaujolais
Chardonnay
Soft and plump, with pear, apple and brioche notes. Round finish.id 214
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2006
Château du Chatelard
Pouilly Fuissé
Beaujolais
Chardonnay
Lovely balance and harmony here. Peach, apple, lemon and mineral notes mingle with a bright structure. It has intensity and length.id 215
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2009
Château du Chatelard
Beaujolais-Villages
"Gamay Vieilles Vignes"
Beaujolais
Gamay
Exuberantly fruity and fresh, with spicy, floral aromas and gobs of ripe cherry and berry flavors supported by firm acidity and light tannins. The spiciness and fruit complexity make it special.id 216
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2006
Château du Chatelard
Fleurie
"Gamay Vieux Granits"
Beaujolais
Gamay
Lovely purity of fruit, with raspberry and blackberry flavors. Rich, velvety texture and a long finish carried by ripe acidity that lets the fruit and spice notes hang on.id 217
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2008
Château du Chatelard
Moulin A Vent
"Gamay Terre de Lumieres"
Beaujolais
Gamay
Nearly gushes with freshly crushed black cherry and blackberry fruit, along with milk chocolate and toast notes. Long, creamy finish.id 218
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2007
Château du Chatelard
Fleurie
"Traditio"
Beaujolais
Gamay
Raspberry and blackberry flavors. Rich, velvety texture and a long finish carried by ripe acidity that lifts the fruit and spice notes.id 380
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2005
Château Fourcas Hosten
Listrac-Médoc
Cru Bourgeois
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Garnet-red in color, with an intense bouquet of blackberries, roasted coffee, and delicate chocolate, this wine is well-structured, exceptionally balanced, and mildly woody in the mouth. Full-bodied and powerful, it has a long, fresh, and very pleasant finish.id 34
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2003
Château Brillette
Moulis -Médoc
Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Pretty blackberry, dark chocolate and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, with chewy yet refined tannins and a fruity finish. Long. Best after 2011. (JS) W.S.
Wine Spectator: 90id 36
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2005
Château Moulin de la Roquille
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs
Cuvée l'Esperance
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
This is very tarry and rich with lots of fruit. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a medium finish. Well done.id 37
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2005
Château De Francs
“Les Cerisiers”
Côtes de Francs
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
“There's some good fruit, with currant and berry character, but this turns a little short and dry. Best after 2009. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,665 cases made. –JS”id 39
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2006
R de Rieussec
Dry wine of Château Rieussec
Bordeaux
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Electrifying wine, scorching with intensity, offering earth, mineral, grapefruit and lime flavors. Full-bodied and opulent.id 268
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2006
Pavillon du Haut Rocher
Saint-Emilion
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Deep dark ruby color with velvety nuances. Highly dense and complex nose of ripe black fruit with overtones of licorice and sweet spices. The wine displays a great mouthfeel wich leads the way to a full, smooth and lingering finish. Unctuous aftertaste with great character.id 265
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2006
Le Haut Médoc de Giscours
Haut-Médoc
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Aromas of flowers, currants, blackberries, and minerals. Solid core of fruit, incredibly finely knit tannins.id 252
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2004
Le Haut Médoc de Giscours
Haut-Médoc
Bordeaux
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2006
Château Monteil D'Arsac
Haut-Médoc
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Powerful on the attack. The palate is full of flavours of ripe fruit and toast. Tannins are smooth and silky, a true expression of the Merlot grape. The finish is long-lasting and includes notes of toast and vanilla.id 373
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2007
Château Brillette
Les Hauts de Brillette
Moulis-Médoc
2nd wine of Château Brillette
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
“A soft, attractive wine, with chocolate, berry and light vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied. The second wine of Brillette. Best after 2008. W.S.”id 255
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2001
Château Brillette
Moulis -Médoc
Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
“Big and soft, with ripe tannins and lots of pretty fruit. Full-bodied and fruity, with a chocolate and berry aftertaste. Best after 2007.” W.S.id 256
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2005
Château Haura
Graves
Denis Dubourdieu
Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Haura Rouge has the style of a great classic Bordeaux from the left bank in which the fresh tannins and smokiness of Cabernet Sauvignon on gravel combined with the silkiness of Merlot are expressed.id 262