Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase our current collection of French wines below $50. Such a huge quantity at this price point with a wide range of styles Do not sleep on the 2015 Chateau Gloria St. Julien, the 2020 Domaine Patrick Javillier Cuvee des Forgets Bourgogne Blanc, the 2020 Domaine Coursodon l’Olivaie St. Joseph Rouge or the 2020 Matthias et Emile Robin Sancerre Origine. Something here for nearly every palate and occasion. Happy Hunting!!
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Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
| Bordeaux Red |
Ch. Cantemerle |
2005 |
Haut Medoc (375 ML)  |
$35 |
4 |
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WA 90 (4/2008): Cantemerle’s new proprietors believe in producing delicate, beautifully wrought, finesse-styled wines that require some introspection. The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries, and flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison to its peers, but it possesses an ethereal seriousness, purity, and overall harmony that are striking for its delicacy and finesse. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, it should be at its finest between 2012-2025+. WS 90 (3/2008): Shows blackberry and plum skin aromas, with hints of vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a pretty, fruity aftertaste. An elegant, balanced style. Lingers on the palate. Best after 2012. 33,330 cases made. VM 88+ (6/2008): Good medium ruby . Reticent aromas of black cherry and licorice. Bright, tight and high-pitched, with very fresh flavors of dark fruits and flowers currently dominated by firm tannic spine. A bit youthfully tough and in need of at least several years of cellaring. |
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Ch. Capbern |
2014 |
St. Estephe |
$39 |
5 |
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Ch. Dauzac |
2009 |
Margaux (375 ML)  |
$45 |
36 |
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WA 92 (2/2012): Has Dauzac ever made a wine this good? Deep ruby/purple, with notes of graphite and black currants followed by some spicy oak and licorice in a creamy, plump succulent texture that almost reminds me of a Right Bank wine, this 2009 is full-throttle, dense and super-concentrated. It is an amazing Dauzac. Drink it over the next 25 years. WS 91 (3/2012): Perfumy and sleek, with nicely stitched anise, violet, juniper, blackberry and cassis notes all gliding through the polished finish. A lingering iron twang adds a little length. Drink now through 2019. 8,300 cases made. VM 89 (7/2012): Deep ruby-red. Musky aromas of black raspberry and leather reminded me a bit of syrah. Deep, rich and energetic, in a rather extractive style, with sweet black fruit flavors joined by chewy, slightly drying (oak-driven) tannins on the back end. This fairly large-scaled Margaux should provide early pleasure. Stephen Tanzer. NM 88 (7/2013): Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. This has a fragrant bouquet with dark plum and mulberry on the nose that demonstrates good vigour and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. It is soft in the mouth and need more backbone, whilst the earthy finish is a little smudged. I must confess ... I was expecting more from a wine that showed so much potential out of barrel, but perhaps is it enduring a difficult phase. |
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Ch. Duluc de Branaire-Ducru |
2009 |
St. Julien (375 ML) |
$35 |
15 |
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Ch. Haut Bages Averous |
2000 |
Pauillac (375 ML) |
$39 |
21 |
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Ch. Joanin Becot |
2019 |
Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux ex-Negociant |
$24.99 |
36 |
|
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JD 92 (4/2022): Mulberries, ripe cherries, tobacco leaf, and chalky mineral notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Joanin Bécot, another pure, incredibly elegant, balanced beauty from this family. Readers who love vibrant, elegant, yet still concentrated and impeccably made Bordeaux will love this medium-bodied, seamless 2019 that can be drunk any time over the coming 10-15. VM 90 (2/2023): The 2019 Joanin Bécot has quite a precise nose, a mélange of red and black fruit laced with cedar and graphite. It unfurls nicely in the glass though never achieves the complexity of the 2019 Carignan. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of graphite infused black fruit, a bit old school yet harmonious and delineated. This has potential - it just requires time in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. Neal Martin. |
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Ch. La Caze Bellevue |
2019 |
St. Emilion ex-Negociant |
$18.99 |
10 |
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2020 |
St. Emilion ex-Negociant |
$19.99 |
14 |
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Ch. Langoa Barton |
2018 |
St. Julien (375 ML) ex-Negociant |
$31.99 |
4 |
|
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WS 94 (3/2021): Ripe and focused, with a lovely core of steeped plum, fig and cassis notes laced liberally with graphite and applewood. A violet note chimes bright on the finish. Absolutely rock solid. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2036. 7,800 cases made. |
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2021 |
St. Julien 2021 en Primeur Release |
$40.95 |
10 |
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Ch. Pape-Clement |
2019 |
Pessac Leognan (375 ML) ex-Negociant |
$44.99 |
29 |
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JD 98 (4/2022): As to the Grand Vin 2019 Château Pape Clement, it reveals a dense purple hue to go with stunning aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, lead pencils shavings, scorched earth, and tobacco. Beautifully balanced, with flawless tannins, this full-bodied Pessac has that rare mix of elegance and power, a great mid-palate, and again, perfect balance. It's one of the gems of the vintage and has some accessibility today given its purity and balance, yet deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for 20-25 years or more in cold cellars. The blend is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, brought up in two-thirds new French oak. VM 97 (2/2022): The 2019 Pape Clément is just as impressive as it was en primeur. It shows all of the textural richness that is so typical of Bernard Magrez's wines, but with an extra kick of freshness that provides energy as well as a sense of proportion. A wine of stature, the 2019 is so classy. Succulent black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and licorice are all beautifully delineated. But more than anything else, I find the wine's energy really impressive. This is a fabulous vintage for Pape Clément. Tasted two times. Antonio Galloni. WA 94 (4/2022): The 2019 Pape Clément has turned out well in bottle, delivering a rich bouquet of cherries, blackcurrants, plum liqueur and blackberries mingled with notions of burning embers, licorice and a nicely integrated framing of new oak. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's a layered, fleshy wine, with a deep core of ripe but lively fruit, plenty of powdery tannin and a long, expansive, discreetly heady finish. This is a powerful, dramatic Pessac with a transatlantic accent and will drink well with only a few years' bottle age. |
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Ch. Potensac |
2005 |
Medoc (375 ML) ex-Negociant |
$25 |
36 |
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WA 90 (8/2008): A superb value for Jean-Hubert Delon, the 2005 Potensac has a deep ruby/purple color, a classic bouquet of sweet red and black fruits, as well as gorgeous texture and purity. Medium-bodied and concentrated, this wine behaves like a Medoc cru classe. Moreover, it will age very well for 10-15 years. Very impressive! VM 90 (6/2008): Medium red. Very ripe, sweet aromas of plum, mocha and bitter chocolate. Unusually sweet and supple for this wine, with lovely depth and volume to its cassis and chocolate flavors. Very St. Estephe in style. Finishes powerful, sweet and long, with the unusually fine tannins arriving late. An Outstanding performance for this chateau. WS 88 (3/2008): Balanced and very pretty, with blackberry, licorice and currant aromas and flavors. Full body, firm tannins and a medium finish. Best after 2008. |
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Ch. Serilhan |
2016 |
St. Estephe |
$25 |
12 |
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Ch. Siran |
2015 |
Margaux |
$42 |
7 |
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Clos du Marquis |
2005 |
St. Julien (375 ML)  |
$49 |
14 |
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WS 93 (3/2008): Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberry, blackberry, mineral and licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate. This is chewy yet silky, with a long, long finish. Balanced and powerful. Best after 2012. 20,000 cases made. WA 91 (4/2008): The superb second wine, the 2005 Clos du Marquis, reflects the utter brilliance of the 2005 grand vin. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color along with a sweet perfume of lead pencil, ripe cherries and black currants, and hints of earth and vanillin. Dense, chewy, fleshy, and full-bodied, this beauty will be drinkable in 3-4 years, and should keep for 15-20. VM 90 (6/2008): Good full red-ruby. Superripe aromas of plum, mocha, coffee and spicy oak. Big, dry, broad and rich, with a chewy quality and noteworthy sweetness to the plummy flavor. This has more baby fat than the young 2006 but not quite as much detail or verve. Finishes quite broad, with major ripe tannins and lingering sweet fruit. |
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Clos Sainte Anne |
2018 |
Premiere Cotes de Bordeaux ex-Negociant |
$15.99 |
36 |
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Connetable Talbot |
2019 |
St. Julien ex-Negociant |
$34.99 |
36 |
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Dom. de Cambes |
2015 |
Bordeaux Superieur  |
$45 |
1 |
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JD 91+ (2/2019): From the team at Tertre Rôteboeuf and based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc brought up in new barrels, the 2015 Domaine de Cambes is a serious, age-worthy wine from the Côtes de Bourg appellation, which is located on the right bank, north of Fronsac and along the river. Possessing more depth of fruit compared to the 2015, with loads of darker fruits, toasted bread, and graphite, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, good concentration, and a firm, structured, focused style. It just needs 2-4 years of bottle age. VM 91 (2/2018): Super-ripe black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice notes abound in the 2015 Domaine des Cambes. Plush on the palate, with silky tannins and no hard edges, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is another heady, exotically rich 2015 from François Mitjavile. Domaine des Cambes is predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc from clay/limestone soils on the lower slopes of the property. Antonio Galloni. WA 90 (4/2018): The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Domaine de Cambes opens with lovely red and black currants, spicy plums and blueberries with touches of pencil lead, tobacco and Indian spices. The palate is medium-bodied, firm and chewy with plenty of spicy fruit and a long, earthy finish. |
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Echo de Lynch Bages |
2015 |
Pauillac (375 ML)  |
$32 |
11 |
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VM 91 (2/2018): The 2015 Echo de Lynch Bages has grown into a gorgeous second wine. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2015 is very nicely framed by silky tannins that add considerable appeal and early approachability. There is striking purity to the red cherry and plum fruit, while lifted, floral aromatics contribute brightness. Echo is in one of the most complete, alluring second wines I tasted in 2015. Today, it is flat out delicious. Antonio Galloni. |
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Le C de Carmes Haut Brion |
2019 |
Pessac Leognan ex-Negociant |
$29.95 |
36 |
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Les Fiefs de Lagrange |
2001 |
St. Julien Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$35 |
1 |
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2010 |
St. Julien (375 ML)  |
$32 |
36 |
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WS 90 (3/2013): Features roasted alder and juniper out front, with a core of pastis-soaked plum, blackberry and black currant fruit underneath. The vivid finish features a mouthwatering edge. Best from 2014 through 2024. WA 89-91 (5/2011): A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot, this has a very fine nose of blackberry, briary and a touch of black tea. Good definition and purity. The Petit Verdot add a little edginess to this wine that has fine tension if lacking a little length on the saturated, slightly chewy finish. Very good purity and precision though. |
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Mondot |
2020 |
St. Emilion ex-Negociant |
$39.99 |
4 |
|
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WA 93 (4/2023): Unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries and raspberries mingled with hints of rose petal and spices, the 2020 Mondot is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a pure, seamless core of vibrant fruit and a long, succulent finish. Derived from Merlot growing on recently acquired vineyards on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, some 40% of the blend is matured in tank, with the rest in once-used barriques. |
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Sirene Giscours |
2010 |
Margaux (375 ML) |
$19 |
15 |
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| Bordeaux White |
Carmes de Rieussec |
2019 |
Sauternes |
$29.99 |
8 |
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Ch. Puyanche |
2022 |
Cotes de Bordeaux Blanc |
$16.99 |
36 |
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Ch. Rieussec |
2022 |
"R" de Rieussec Bordeaux Blanc Sec |
$31.99 |
36 |
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| Burgundy Red |
Dom. de Courcel |
2019 |
Bourgogne Rouge  |
$39 |
10 |
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BH 87-89 (4/2021): Ripe yet fresh aromas are comprised by notes of plum, black cherry, earth and a whisper of violet. The impressively concentrated and mouthcoating flavors possess a suave mid-palate that masks just how powerful the robust, rustic and youthfully austere finish really is. This is a big Bourgogne that will age accordingly. |
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Dom. Michele and Patrice Rion |
2022 |
Bourgogne Bons Batons ex-Domaine |
$32.99 |
36 |
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BH 86-89 (1/2024): A slightly more deeply pitched nose freely reveals its aromas of black cherry, raspberry and just turned earth. The finer and sleeker medium weight flavors possess a lovely texture while delivering even better persistence on the lightly austere and energetic finale. This too is very good for what it is. Drink 2026+. Outstanding! |
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Dom. Potinet-Ampeau |
2016 |
Monthelie 1er Cru Les Riottes ex-Domaine |
$44.99 |
36 |
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2014 |
Volnay ex-Domaine |
$49.99 |
11 |
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Maison Henri Boillot |
2022 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
22 |
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BH 87 (4/2024): (from vineyards in Santenay, Marsannay and the lower portions of Volnay.) An unusually elegant nose for the genre features perfumed aromas of plum, violet and cool cherry. There is both a lovely texture and energy to the delicious middleweight flavors that deliver fine length on the lingering finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. Serve it cool though and you won't notice. Drink 2025+. Outstanding! VM 88-90 (1/2024): The 2022 Bourgogne is bursting with red purplish fruit, spice, rose petal and lavender. This mid-weight, fruity Bourgogne is an absolute delight. Enjoy it over the next few years. It’s a great introduction to this range. Neal Martin. |
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Patrice Rion |
2022 |
Bourgogne Pinot Noir ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
36 |
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BH 87 (1/2024): (from Chambolle vines.) Pretty, ripe and fresh aromas include those of plum, violet and a whiff of red and black pinot fruit. The succulent, delicious and attractively textured middleweight flavors conclude in a bitter pit fruit, dusty and youthfully austere finale. This is a very good Bourgogne and worth a look. Drink 2025+. Outstanding Top Value. |
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2022 |
Cotes de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
36 |
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BH 88-91 (1/2024): (mostly from Belle-Vue in Comblanchien with small amounts of Les Loges, Les Leurey and Vaucrains.) A discreet application of wood is present on the spicier aromas of black raspberry, forest floor and a floral top note. The unusually refined, even lilting, flavors possess a beguiling texture thanks mainly to the relatively fine-grained tannins, while displaying fine length on the balanced finale. Lovely and understated. Drink 2028+. |
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| Burgundy White |
Ch. de Fuisse |
2020 |
Pouilly Fuisse Tete de Cuvee |
$44.99 |
27 |
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2022 |
Pouilly Fuisse Tete de Cuvee |
$47.99 |
36 |
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Dom. Bessin-Tremblay |
2022 |
Chablis Vieilles Vignes ex-Domaine |
$29.95 |
36 |
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Dom. Patrick Javillier |
2021 |
Bourgogne Cuvee des Forgets ex-Domaine |
$32.99 |
17 |
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BH 88 (10/2023): There is a background hint of petrol to the cool and pretty aromas of essence of apple, citrus zest and a whiff of crushed fennel. There is outstanding volume and richness to the decidedly punchy middleweight flavors that possess a beguiling texture on the balanced finale. This is a Bourgogne that could be enjoyed young or aged for up to five or so years to good effect. Drink 2026+. |
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Les Malandes |
2023 |
Bourgogne Blanc Cote d’Auxerre ex-Domaine |
$21.99 |
36 |
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BH 86 (10/2024): A fruity nose with a touch of quinine precedes nicely voluminous and fleshy flavors that are refreshing if a bit simple on the reasonably dry finale. |
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Louis Chenu |
2020 |
Savigny Les Beaune Blanc Les Saucours  |
$44.99 |
4 |
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BH 88 (6/2022): A cooler nose reflects notes of mineral reduction, lemon rind and more prominent petrol wisps. There is very good volume to the fleshy and rounded medium weight flavors that also conclude in a bitter lemon-inflected finale that offers notably better depth and persistence. Drink 2024+. |
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Patrice Rion |
2022 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
36 |
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| Rhone Red |
Dom. Coursodon |
2020 |
St. Joseph Rouge Silice ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
36 |
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VM 93 (12/2022): Saturated violet color. Displays fresh-mineral-accented aromas of fresh red and blue fruits and candied flowers, with hints of savory herbs and black pepper in the background. Juicy and lithe on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cherry and boysenberry flavors and a touch of licorice. Finishes long and smooth, with resonating red fruit character and round, even tannins that come on late. Josh Raynolds. JD 91 (12/2022): A great introduction to the wines of this terrific vigneron, the 2020 Saint Joseph Silice has classic darker berry fruits as well as peppery herbs, violets, and some obvious minerality on both the nose and palate. These carry to a medium-bodied effort with good acidity, firm yet ripe tannins, and outstanding length. WS 91 (5/2022): Delivers vivid blackberry, violet and ripe plum flavors that are up front and generous on the palate, hemmed in by a savory vein of mineral and crushed graphite. Supple and tasty, this has a gentle frame, with dried thyme, incense and singed apple wood notes on the medium-length finish. Delicious now and will continue to evolve beautifully. Drink now through 2027. 750 cases made, 150 cases imported. JS 91 (2/2022): An interesting nose of blackberries and blueberries with some graphite and leather adding interest. Robust structure for a St.-Joseph with plenty of pepper and spice, but the fruit is more than adequate to carry all this. Good length, if not tremendously complex. Sustainable. Drinkable now, but best from 2023. |
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2021 |
St. Joseph Rouge Silice ex-Domaine |
$33.99 |
36 |
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Dom. de Mourchon |
2023 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Loubie Rose ex-Domaine |
$15.99 |
36 |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Tradition Ex-Domaine |
$17.99 |
36 |
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Dom. des Bosquets |
2022 |
Gigondas  |
$34.99 |
10 |
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JD 92-94 (10/2023): The traditional cuvée from this talented winemaker, the 2022 Gigondas Réserve is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre and Cinsault. It has a gorgeous perfume of black raspberries, toasted spices, dried flowers, and camphor, with a touch of loamy earth and minerality that emerges with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, it has the riper profile of the vintage, fine tannins, terrific overall balance, and outstanding length. It's a rich yet also elegant barrel sample. VM 91-93 (1/2024): Round and refined, the 2022 Gigondas Réserve mixes 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre and 2% Cinsault. Glossy strawberries emerge, followed by red plum, blackberry and black cherry nuances. The inclusion of five percent new oak during one year of aging imparts additional cedary elements. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, the 2022 already feels complete, even at this young stage. Nicolas Greinacher. |
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Dom. Duclaux |
2020 |
Cote Rotie La Chana ex-Domaine |
$49.99 |
36 |
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JD 89-91 (2/2022): Starting with the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Chana, which includes 7% Viognier, this has a ripe, up-front, charming style as well as classic Côte Rôtie black raspberry fruits mixed with spice and bacon fat nuances. It's going to drink nicely right out of the gate. WA 89-91 (1/2022): Blended from several parcels and barrels for my evaluation, the 2020 Cote Rotie La Chana usually contains approximately 7% Viognier and sees no new wood. It shows attractive aromas of raspberries and apricot on the nose, a medium to full-bodied feel on the palate and a savory finish that nicely balances mouthwatering acids and softly dusty tannins. It should drink well for the rest of this decade. |
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Dom. Faury |
2020 |
St. Joseph Vieilles Vignes |
$41 |
1 |
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Domaine les Goubert |
2020 |
Gigondas ex-Domaine |
$21.99 |
27 |
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VM 93 (1/2023): Dark magenta. Vibrant black raspberry, cherry and floral aromas are complemented by hints of garrigue and baking spices. Juicy, palate-staining red/blue fruit, fresh bay and candied lavender flavors deftly blend power and delicacy and show fine definition. This shows strong persistence on an impressively long, floral- and spice-driven finish that's framed by smooth, slowly building tannins. Josh Raynolds. JD 92 (3/2023): I always love these elegant, perfumed, incredible complex wines from Domaine Les Goubert. Their 2020 Gigondas reveals a light ruby hue as well as terrific notes of ripe red fruits, sandalwood, dried garrigue, and Provençal spices. It's medium-bodied, elegant, and has velvety tannins. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years or so. |
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Jean-Luc Jamet |
2021 |
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Pinot Noir Schistes ex-Domaine |
$32.99 |
1 |
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2021 |
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rose de Syrah ex-Domaine |
$29.99 |
7 |
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2021 |
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rouge Syrah Valine ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
36 |
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JD 88 (5/2024): The 2021 Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah Valine has a perfumed, exotic nose of red plums, candied violets, and cedary, peppery spice. These carry to a medium-bodied Syrah offering good ripeness, a rounded, juicy mouthfeel, and a good finish. It's not going to make old bones, but it’s another rock-solid wine in the lineup from this terrific producer. |
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| Rhone White |
Dom. Coursodon |
2021 |
St. Joseph Blanc Silice ex-Domaine |
$31.99 |
36 |
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JD 92 (12/2022): The 2021 Saint Joseph Silice Blanc has a Burgundian-like sense of reduction as well as beautiful quince, white flowers, honeyed minerality, and a kiss of background spice and toastiness. It's medium-bodied and has a clean, classy style that's going to evolve for 7-8 years in cold cellars. |
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2022 |
St. Joseph Blanc Silice ex-Domaine |
$36.99 |
36 |
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JD 94 (3/2024): The 2022 Saint Joseph Silice Blanc is gorgeous, with a clean, pure, medium-bodied style offering classic quince and honeyed orange fruit as well as sappy, minty floral nuances. I love its balance, and it has remarkable freshness and a gorgeous finish. |
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Dom. du Tunnel |
2022 |
Saint Peray Marsanne ex-Domaine |
$43.99 |
36 |
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JD 94 (3/2024): Tart quince, orange marmalade, minty herbs, flowers, and green almond notes all show up in the 2022 Saint-Péray Marsanne, another pure, balanced, concentrated, yet still vibrant and fresh white from this talented vigneron. It has good acidity, a focused, structured mouthfeel, and a great finish. VM 91 (3/2024): The 2022 Saint-Péray Marsanne delights with lemon flesh, ripe pear, white peach, honeysuckle and apricot traces. Medium-bodied and utterly refreshing, the 2022 exhibits a juicy core of citrus and stone fruit flavors, all framed up by crisp acidity. It should drink well upon release. NIcholas Greinacher. |
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2021 |
Saint Peray Roussanne ex-Domaine |
$39.99 |
36 |
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Dom. Duclaux |
2021 |
Condrieu Les Caillets ex-Domaine |
$43.99 |
36 |
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2022 |
Condrieu Les Caillets ex-Domaine |
$49.99 |
20 |
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Jean-Luc Jamet |
2014 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Couzou ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
9 |
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JD 87 (12/2022): Looking at the whites from this notable domaine, which is based on Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, the 2014 Côtes Du Rhône Couzou Blanc reveals a healthy medium gold hue to go with pretty aromatics of bright citrus, dried hay, and a touch of ginger. Still vibrant and fresh, if not a touch austere and lean, it's medium-bodied, has a good sense of salty minerality, and a clean finish. It's well made and will be versatile on the dinner table. |
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2016 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Couzou ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
5 |
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JD 89 (12/2022): The 2016 Côtes Du Rhône Couzou Blanc brings more fruit and richness, with a touch of peach in its more citrus, honeyed mineral, and white flower-like aromatics. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and balanced, it's a solid step up over the 2014 and will shine on the dinner table. |
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2020 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Couzou ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
11 |
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JD 91 (12/2022): Lastly, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Couzou Blanc is clearly the ripest in the trio and has a great nose of honeyed white flowers. Stone fruits, gravelly earth, and white peach, as well as a kiss of ginger, develop with time in the glass. It's another medium-bodied, wonderfully balanced, vibrant white that I'd be happy to drink a glass of. It should shine for 3-5 years. |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Couzou ex-Domaine |
$34.99 |
36 |
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JD 89 (5/2024): The 2021 Côtes du Rhône Couzou Blanc is based on Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, all from more granitic soils. It has a light gold hue as well as a subtle nose of ripe stone fruits, honeyed orange, and spice, and it's medium-bodied, nicely textured, and nicely balanced on the palate. It has a good sense of freshness, but it's certainly a rich white that's going to shine on the dinner table. |
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Mourchon |
2023 |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc La Source ex-Domaine |
$16.99 |
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| Southern France |
Ch. de Pibarnon |
2020 |
Bandol ex-Chateau |
$45.99 |
36 |
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2022 |
Bandol Rose ex-Chateau |
$32.95 |
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WA 93 (6/2023): The citrusy, mentholated 2022 Bandol Rosé was crafted with a blend of 65% Mourvèdre and 35% Cinsault and matured six months in barrels. It displays aromas of pomegranate, citrus, spring flowers, iodine, jasmine and crushed stones, followed by a beautifully defined texture, a fleshy core of fruit and racy acids that underpin a delicate, well-delineated and calcareous finish. It's going to drink nicely in its youth, but I suspect it will also age gracefully over the next 2-5 years. WS 92 (8/2023): A distinctive, beautifully harmonious rosé, with a pronounced dusting of fleur de sel over melon, red berry and plum flavors, all spiked by singed herbs and dried flowers. Boasts blood orange acidity that drives impressive length, building in concentration toward the finish. Offers abundant intrigue and pleasure, with just the right amount of richness. Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2032. VM 91 (5/2023): The 2022 Rosé is savory and sweet with a rich blend of rosemary, sage and tomato leaf, giving way to dried cherries. It's silky-smooth and round with a buzz of minerality and brisk acidity up front as ginger-spiked nectarine forms toward the close. This tapers off with a salty flourish. Spice and citrus notes keep the mouth watering. Eric Guido. |
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Ch. Sainte-Eulalie |
2016 |
Minervois La Cantilene |
$23.99 |
3 |
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Dom. de Triennes |
2023 |
Rose |
$14.95 |
36 |
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Dom. Le Roc des Anges |
2016 |
Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes Asterolide |
$28.99 |
21 |
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Les Restanques de Pibarnon |
2020 |
Bandol ex-Chateau |
$41.95 |
9 |
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Puech Noble (Dom. Rostaing) |
2017 |
Coteaux du Languedoc Carignan |
$29.99 |
18 |
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Thierry Despres |
2005 |
Grande Maison Monbazillac Cuvee Anges (500 ML) |
$39 |
7 |
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| Alsace |
Bernard Schoffit |
1999 |
Rangen de Thann Clos St. Theobald Pinot Gris |
$49 |
1 |
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Boeckel |
2007 |
Gewurztraminer VT |
$39 |
6 |
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2007 |
Gewurztraminer VT Scuffed Label |
$39 |
6 |
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2015 |
Pinot Gris |
$19 |
12 |
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2006 |
Riesling Vendanges Tardives (500 ML) |
$45 |
2 |
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2006 |
Riesling Vendanges Tardives (500 ML) Bin-Marked Label |
$45 |
4 |
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2006 |
Riesling Vendanges Tardives (500 ML) Nicked Label |
$45 |
2 |
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2006 |
Riesling Vendanges Tardives (500 ML) Scuffed Label |
$45 |
2 |
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Ch. d' Orschwir |
2011 |
Bollenberg Riesling (375 ML) |
$19 |
2 |
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Dom. Baumann |
2012 |
Chardonnay Grand Cru Brand |
$25 |
2 |
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2012 |
Gewurztraminer Brand |
$29 |
9 |
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2011 |
Pinot Gris Brand |
$40 |
20 |
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2010 |
Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg OCB |
$35 |
6 |
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Dom. Gresser |
2010 |
Gewurtraminer Kritt (375 ML) |
$15 |
6 |
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2012 |
Gewurtraminer Kritt |
$25 |
1 |
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2012 |
Gewurtraminer Kritt Wine-Stained Label |
$25 |
1 |
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2013 |
Riesling Kritt Bin-Marked Label |
$25 |
2 |
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Dom. Martin Schaetzel |
2002 |
Riesling Kaefferkopf Nicked Label; Heavily Bin-Marked Label |
$49 |
1 |
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Dom. Schlumberger |
2014 |
Riesling Les Princes Abbes |
$21.99 |
3 |
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Dom. Weinbach |
2003 |
Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence (375 ML) |
$49 |
1 |
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Dopff au Moulin |
2010 |
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Schoenenbourg Nicked Label |
$50 |
3 |
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2010 |
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Schoenenbourg |
$50 |
6 |
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Gustave Lorentz |
1990 |
Tokay Pinot Gris SGN (375 ML) Bin-Marked Label; Nicked Label |
$35 |
1 |
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Klipfel |
2010 |
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr |
$29 |
9 |
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2010 |
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr Bin-Marked Label |
$29 |
5 |
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2010 |
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr OCB |
$29 |
24 |
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2010 |
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr (375 ML) |
$19.99 |
20 |
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2012 |
Riesling Cuvee Louis Klipfel |
$24.99 |
32 |
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2013 |
Riesling Cuvee Louis Klipfel |
$20 |
5 |
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2003 |
Riesling Grand Cru Kastelberg (375 ML) Heavily Nicked Label |
$25 |
2 |
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2005 |
Riesling Grand Cru Kastelberg (375 ML) Scuffed Label |
$19 |
2 |
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2004 |
Riesling Grand Cru Kirchberg (375 ML) Very Heavily Torn Label |
$19.99 |
2 |
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2004 |
Riesling Grand Cru Kirchberg (375 ML) Torn Label; Gold Capsule |
$19.99 |
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2004 |
Riesling Grand Cru Kirchberg (375 ML) Torn Label; Blue Capsule |
$19.99 |
1 |
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Lucien Albrecht |
2010 |
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Marie  |
$25 |
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WS 87 (8/2004): Perfumed, offering floral and talc aromas that morph into passion fruit and grapefruit notes on the palate. It's soft, with a citrus peel note on the finish that adds structure. Drink now through 2006. 300 cases imported. |
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2010 |
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Marie Scuffed Label |
$25 |
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WS 87 (8/2004): Perfumed, offering floral and talc aromas that morph into passion fruit and grapefruit notes on the palate. It's soft, with a citrus peel note on the finish that adds structure. Drink now through 2006. 300 cases imported. |
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2010 |
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Marie Torn Label |
$25 |
1 |
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WS 87 (8/2004): Perfumed, offering floral and talc aromas that morph into passion fruit and grapefruit notes on the palate. It's soft, with a citrus peel note on the finish that adds structure. Drink now through 2006. 300 cases imported. |
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2007 |
Gewurztraminer SGN (375 ML) Wine-Stained Label |
$29 |
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2007 |
Gewurztraminer SGN (375 ML) Water Stained lalbel |
$29 |
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2001 |
Riesling Clos Himmelreich Heavily Scuffed Label; Signs of Old Seepage; Wine-Stained Label |
$50 |
1 |
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2001 |
Riesling Clos Schild Heavily Bin-Marked Label |
$50 |
5 |
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2007 |
Riesling Vendanges Tardives (375 ML) Bin-Marked Label |
$35 |
2 |
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Meyer-Fonne |
2011 |
Pinot Gris Hinterburg de Katzenthal |
$26 |
1 |
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| Champagne |
J. M. Labruyere |
NV |
Prologue Brut Champagne  |
$45.99 |
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JS 92 (10/2017): A more savory style with pinot noir leading the blend (70%) ahead of chardonnay. This has an array of woody spices, red fruits and spice on the nose. The palate delivers forest berries and woody notes. Grapefruit and a spicy edge to finish. Drink now. WS 92 (10/2017): Poached pear, candied lemon zest and biscuit notes ride the lacy mousse of this well-cut, aperitif-style Champagne. Hints of honey and spice linger on the finish. Disgorged May 2016. Drink now. 1,500 cases made. |
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| Loire |
Bernard Baudry |
2018 |
Chinon La Croix Boissee  |
$49 |
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VM 96 (10/2021): The ripeness of the 2018 vintage gives an almost Syrah/Viognier character to the Chinon La Croix Boissee, which offers sweet black fruit and a creamy apricot note. Sumptuous yet never ever opulent, it's almost as if the wine's just done a yoga class. Plentiful tannins give the inside of your cheeks a chalky rub, while there's surprising freshness considering the ripeness, leading to a lengthy finish. This is a baby that will turn out to be a great adult. Rebecca Gibb. |
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2019 |
Chinon Le Clos Guillot  |
$39 |
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VM 95-97 (10/2021): Just outside the village, Clos Guillot sits on a slope on clay over limestone. The 2019 Chinon is a serious barrel sample that melts in your mouth with its silken texture. No crushing, very little remontage and a year in used barrels all lend a very gentle touch. The tannins build gradually, coating the mouth with the finest of chalky textures. Excellent acidity keeps things fresh through the finish. Rebecca Gibb. |
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2020 |
Chinon Le Clos Guillot  |
$29 |
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VM 91-93 (8/2022): Hailing from the limestone-clay slopes on the outskirts of Chinon town, home to other famous vineyards like Clos de l'Olive and Chêne Vert, Le Clos Guillot 2020 offers a cloud of Cabernet Franc fruit with fine refreshing acidity. Savory, silken and seductive, the wine is flooded with a stream of acidity. It is a calm wine with a mass of chalky tannins that coat the palate reassuringly. The finish is long, quiet and scented with dark raspberries and spice. There is a minor complaint of a touch of dryness at the very end of this wine. Rebecca Gibb. |
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Francis Blanchet |
2022 |
Pouilly Fume Vieilles Vignes |
$23.99 |
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Matthias et Emile Roblin |
2020 |
Sancerre Origine  |
$36.99 |
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VM 87 (12/2022): The 2020 Origine is a round, easy-going Pinot Noir with gentle tannins that coat the palate with a fine, chalky grain. Herbal notes meet black cherry and oak-derived spices on the medium length finish. Rebecca Gibb. |
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| Other France |
Dom. Laurent Gauthier |
2019 |
Chiroubles Chatenay Vieilles Vignes ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
22 |
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2018 |
Morgon Cote du Py ex-Domaine |
$19.99 |
32 |
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Dom. Richard Rottiers |
2022 |
Moulin a Vent Mortperay ex-Domaine |
$25.99 |
36 |
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VM 92 (4/2024): The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Mortperay comes from clayey soils just below Fleurie; the vines here are 70 years old. It aged in old barrels sourced from Chablis. It has another mineral-driven nose but with more roundness and depth than the classic bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very well-balanced and poised, touches of freshly rolled tobacco on the finish. Excellent. Neal Martin. |
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Pascal Aufranc |
2018 |
Julienas Les Cerisiers ex-Domaine |
$14.99 |
36 |
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| Bordeaux Red |
Ch. Bellefont Belcier |
2009 |
St. Emilion |
$50 |
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Ch. Berliquet |
2015 |
St. Emilion |
$49 |
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Ch. Corbin |
2015 |
St. Emilion |
$39 |
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2015 |
St. Emilion |
$39 |
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Ch. de France |
2016 |
Pessac Leognan |
$19 |
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Ch. Gloria |
2015 |
St. Julien |
$49 |
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Ch. Haut Bergey |
2015 |
Pessac Leognan |
$30 |
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Ch. Joanin Becot |
2016 |
Cotes de Castillon |
$29.95 |
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Ch. La Couspaude |
2000 |
St. Emilion |
$49 |
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2000 |
St. Emilion |
$49 |
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Ch. Langoa Barton |
2020 |
St. Julien |
$44.95 |
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Ch. Larrivet Haut Brion |
2015 |
Pessac-Leognan |
$39 |
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2015 |
Pessac-Leognan |
$39 |
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Ch. Maillet |
2015 |
Pomerol |
$50 |
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Ch. Pape-Clement |
2020 |
Pessac Leognan (375 ML) |
$44.99 |
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Ch. Phelan Segur |
2018 |
St. Estephe |
$47 |
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Ch. Tour Saint-Christophe |
2015 |
St. Emilion |
$34 |
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La Dame de Montrose |
2019 |
St. Estephe |
$46 |
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Le C de Carmes Haut Brion |
2020 |
Pessac Leognan |
$39.99 |
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Madame de Beaucaillou |
2019 |
Haut Medoc |
$22 |
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Saintayme |
2018 |
St. Emilion |
$24 |
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| Bordeaux White |
Ch. Cousteau |
2016 |
Cadillac Blanc |
$21 |
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Ch. Talbot |
2021 |
Caillou Blanc |
$39.17 |
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| Burgundy Red |
Dom. Hubert Lignier |
2016 |
Bourgogne Plant Gilber |
$49 |
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Dom. Potinet-Ampeau |
2009 |
Monthelie Rouge |
$44.99 |
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| Burgundy White |
Bernard Moreau |
2016 |
Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay |
$45 |
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Dom. Francois Carillon |
2020 |
St. Romain Combe Bazin |
$44.99 |
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Dom. Patrick Javillier |
2020 |
Bourgogne Cuvee des Forgets |
$32.99 |
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Dom. Potinet-Ampeau |
2014 |
Bourgogne Blanc |
$32.99 |
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2016 |
Bourgogne Blanc |
$32.99 |
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Maison Henri Boillot |
2022 |
Bourgogne Chardonnay |
$37.99 |
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| Rhone Red |
Dom. Coursodon |
2020 |
St. Joseph Rouge l’Olivaie |
$48.99 |
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Dom. de Mourchon |
2022 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Family Reserve Grenache |
$39.99 |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Family Reserve Syrah |
$36.99 |
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2020 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Grande Reserve |
$24.99 |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Grande Reserve |
$25.99 |
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2023 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Soubois Rose |
$21.99 |
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2021 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Tradition |
$17.99 |
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Dom. Vincent Paris |
2021 |
Cornas Granit 30 |
$37.99 |
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Domaine les Goubert |
2019 |
Beaumes de Venise Rouge |
$20.99 |
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2020 |
Beaumes de Venise Rouge |
$19.99 |
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Mourchon |
2021 |
Chateauneuf du Pape |
$41.99 |
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2022 |
Cotes du Rhone |
$13.99 |
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2020 |
Gigondas |
$29.99 |
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| Rhone White |
Dom. Coursodon |
2021 |
St. Joseph Blanc Paradis St. Pierre |
$49.99 |
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Dom. de Mourchon |
2023 |
Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Soubois Blanc |
$22.99 |
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Dom. du Tunnel |
2022 |
Saint Peray Roussanne |
$49.99 |
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| Southern France |
Ch. Vari |
2005 |
Reserve du Chateau Monbazillac (375 ML) |
$20 |
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| Alsace |
Charles Sparr |
2005 |
Riesling Vendanges Tardives Tradition |
$35 |
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Dom. Marc Kreydenweiss |
1990 |
Riesling Kastelberg SGN (500 ML) |
$43.12 |
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Dom. Martin Schaetzel |
2004 |
Riesling Kaefferkopf |
$45 |
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Sold Out
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Dom. Weinbach |
2019 |
Pinot Gris Altenbourg |
$48.75 |
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Dopff & Irion |
1983 |
Gewurztraminer VT |
$43.12 |
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Famille Sparr |
2007 |
Tokay Pinot Gris SGN |
$35 |
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Kuentz-Bas |
1985 |
Pinot Gris Cuvee Caroline Vendange Tardive |
$44 |
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Leon Beyer |
2000 |
Gewurztraminer Comtes d’Eguisheim |
$39.60 |
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Lucien Albrecht |
2001 |
Riesling Clos Schild |
$50 |
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| Loire |
Bernard Baudry |
2018 |
Chinon Le Clos Guillot |
$35 |
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Dom. Francois Cotat |
2023 |
Sancerre Les Caillottes |
$48.99 |
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