Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase a recently acquired cellar of wines from France. This focused collection is set apart with a focus on not your usual appellations--Champagne and Loire Valley. Do not miss your chance to add the 2017 Domaine Guiberteau Saumer Breze Blanc, 2008 Philipponnat Cuvee 1522 Brut Champagne, 2004 Krug Brut Champagne or the 2016 Rene Rostaing Ampodium Cote Rotie. Treasures abound, happy hunting!!
The following are the wines remaining from the offer sent on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Please enter your desired quantities and click the 'Add' button.
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
| | Bordeaux Red |
| Ch. Latour |
1996 |
Pauillac (1.5 L)  Nicked Capsule |
$1,799 |
1 |
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WA 99 (6/2000): A spectacular Latour, the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966, only riper. This vintage, which is so variable in Pomerol, St.-Emilion, and Graves, was fabulous for the late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon of the northern Medoc because of splendid weather in late September and early October. An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Classic and dense, it displays the potential for 50-75 years of longevity. Although still an infant, it would be educational to taste a bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050.
WS 96 (12/2007): Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, plums and blackberries. Mind-blowing nose. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long caressing finish. Hard not to drink now, but leave it alone.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010. 17,000 cases made.
VM 95+ (6/1999): Saturated ruby-red. Dark berries, violet, licorice and a note of torrefaction. Explosive, pure flavors are almost too big for the mouth. Finishes with big, sweet tannins and expanding, exhilarating flavors of pruneaux and crystallized dark berries. Perfectly integrated oak. A great Latour. Stephen Tanzer.
NM 95 (12/2017): Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 1996 Latour is a wine that continues to perplex. I just think that given the vintage, the team would have made a far superior wine nowadays. That said, it is still a very fine Pauillac. Here, it conveyed a sense of "airiness" on the bouquet, more backward and surly than other bottles tasted with attractive damp earth and leather aromas. It feels strict and uncompromising when compared to others. The palate is medium-bodied with light and supple tannin, tart red berry fruit, black pepper and plenty of tobacco indicating its Pauillac origins. This is a well balanced, correct and elegant Latour, not the powerhouse of the 2000 or 2005, yet continuing to give drinking pleasure unabated after two decades. . |
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| | Burgundy Red |
| Joseph Drouhin |
2008 |
Musigny Grand Cru (1.5 L) Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$1,800 |
1 |
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| BH 95 (11/2012): An exceptionally fresh and positively kaleidoscopic nose of stunning complexity puts on display notes of rose petal, red berries and plenty of spice elements. The gorgeously textured, fresh, precise and ultra pure medium-bodied flavors are seemingly etched from limestone while delivering flat out stunning persistence. This is a Musigny of finesse as the balance and harmony are impeccable but even so this is still very much in its ascendency so at least another 10 years of patience will be required. As an aside I very much like the style and freshness here as the flavors just dance across the palate. Try from 2022+. |
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| | Rhone Red |
| Dom. Faury |
2020 |
St. Joseph Vieilles Vignes |
$41 |
4 |
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| Dom. Jamet |
2003 |
Cote Rotie (1.5 L) Signs of Old Seepage |
$700 |
1 |
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| WA 94 (4/2014): A gorgeous Cote Rotie that does everything right, Jamet’s 2003 Cote Rotie, which was harvested very late for the vintage, offers complex kirsch, framboise, incense, liquid flowers and spiced meat-qualities to go with a full-bodied, layered and seamless profile on the palate. Still youthful and lively, with fabulous density and concentration, this beauty can be enjoyed anytime over the coming 10-15 years. |
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2018 |
Cote Rotie |
$175 |
11 |
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| JD 95-97 (12/2019): I was able to taste numerous barrel samples of the 2018 Côte Rôtie, all rating between 95 and 99 points, which is a good sign! Most barrels were not destemmed and all the samples displayed inky colors, beautiful purity of fruit, classic Jamet style and complexity, and building tannins. Is this a remake of 1999? It has more upfront charm than the Côte Brune, but as with all great vintages of Jamet, 5-7 years of bottle age are rewarded. |
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| Franck Balthazar Selections |
2015 |
Cornas |
$200 |
9 |
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| Rene Rostaing |
2019 |
Cote Rotie Ampodium |
$59 |
4 |
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| VM 92-94 (5/2020): Primary black/blue fruit, violet, allspice and olive qualities on the highly perfumed nose, where a smoky mineral nuance adds energetic lift. Sweet, deep-pitched blueberry, cherry and fruitcake flavors spread out steadily in the mouth, picking up spiciness and a touch of licorice on the back half. Finishes with sharp clarity and silky tannins that provide closing shape and grip. Josh Raynolds. |
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| Xavier Gerard |
2018 |
Cote Rotie |
$59 |
6 |
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| | Alsace |
| Dom. Trimbach |
2016 |
Riesling Clos Ste. Hune |
$295 |
3 |
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VM 98+ (4/2018): Luminous straw. Penetrating nuances of lime and guava join the lemon verbena, jasmine, mineral and white stone fruit aromas on the knockout, captivating nose. Then dense, complex and multilayered, offering profound flavors of fresh citrus fruit, sweet spices and talcum powder. Closes extremely long, clean and precise; this is a young white wine of utterly mesmerizing beauty. I find this to be one of the best young CSHs I have ever tasted; it is stylistically different but almost on the same quality level as the marvelous 2010 CSH. One sniff (never mind taste) and I was left almost speechless - and I’m not usually one who keeps his mouth shut when I recognize a truly great wine. Ian d'Agata.
JS 98 (7/2019): This is really phenomenal with such compact fruit and mineral, lemon and spice character. It’s full-bodied yet so refined and polished. It goes on for days. Glorious! Will be released by 2024. Drink on release or hold. |
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2001 |
Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile |
$95 |
2 |
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VM 92+ (12/2003): Uncompromising aromas of crystallized lemon peel and powdered stone. Tactile, dusty and quite dry; almost salty with extract. A compellingly pure expression of minerality, in need of several years of aging.
WS 90 (12/2006): Dry and shot through with apple and mineral notes. Regal and distinctive in a steely, reserved way. Firm, chalklike finish. Drink now through 2012. |
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2014 |
Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile |
$65 |
1 |
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| VM 94+ (2/2016): Vivid straw-green. Delicate nuances of jasmine and lemon verbena complicate aromas of green apple, lime and minerals. Pure and penetrating on the palate, boasting superb definition to the flavors of gin, mint, minerals, violet and lemon zest. The finish is remarkably crystalline and long. This Frédéric Emile is currently dominated by its Osterberg component (the cuvée is a blend of Osterberg and Geisberg grand cru grapes), which brings chiseled acidity, as opposed to the Geisberg’s ripe fruit personality and licorice quality. Despite the difficult year, this is likely to become a memorable Frédéric Emile. So much so, in fact, that it’s currently impossible to choose between it and the more famous Clos Sainte Hune. Ian d'Agata. |
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| | Champagne |
| Delamotte Pere et Fils |
2008 |
Blanc de Blancs Champagne |
$179 |
8 |
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| WA 95 (8/2019): The finest young wine I've encountered from Delamotte, the 2008 Blanc de Blancs unfurls in the glass with an expressive bouquet of freshly baked bread, lemon oil, green apple, oyster shell and mandarin. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, textural but incisive, with superb concentration and depth at the core and a long, penetrating finish. Less autolytic in style than the 2004, some 60,000 bottles were produced, around a third less than in an average vintage. This bottle was disgorged a year ago with seven grams per liter dosage. |
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| Diebolt-Vallois |
2008 |
Fleur de Passion a Cramant Champagne |
$350 |
4 |
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| Egly Ouriet |
2012 |
Brut Millesime Grand Cru Champagne |
$500 |
5 |
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| Jerome Prevost |
2019 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$225 |
2 |
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2020 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$225 |
2 |
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2018 |
La Closerie fac-simile Champagne |
$499 |
1 |
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2019 |
La Closerie fac-simile Champagne |
$499 |
1 |
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| Krug |
2004 |
Brut Champagne |
$389 |
3 |
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| VM 97+ (12/2017): Krug's 2004 Vintage is absolutely mesmerizing. Layers of bright, chiseled fruit open up effortlessly as the wine fleshes out with time in the glass. Persistent and beautifully focused, with a translucent sense of energy, the 2004 captures all the best qualities of the year. Moreover, the 2004 is clearly superior to the consistently underwhelming 2002 and the best Krug Vintage since 1996. Readers who can find it should not hesitate, as it is a magical bottle. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Philipponnat |
2008 |
Cuvee 1522 Brut Champagne |
$179 |
1 |
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| Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) |
2013 |
Cote de Bechalin Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$345 |
1 |
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2018 |
Cote de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$215 |
3 |
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| VM 92 (11/2020): The NV (2018) Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is bright, fresh and wonderfully nuanced. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes give the Val Vilaine so much energy. Cedric Bouchard coaxes so much nuance from these 40 year-old vines. The Val Vilaine is always the youngest wine in the range - the current release is the 2018, which spent just 15 months on its lees - but it will give readers who aren't familiar with these wines a very good idea of the house style. Zero dosage. Disgorged: April 2020. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
La Presle Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$349 |
2 |
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| Taittinger |
2006 |
Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne |
$190 |
1 |
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| VM 97+ (7/2015): The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight in the 2006, qualities I expect to see grow with time in the bottle. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in tête de cuvee Champagne. I suggest buying a case and following it over the next 20-30 years, which is exactly what I intend to do. There is little doubt the 2006 Comtes de Champagne is a magical Champagne in the making. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Ulysse Collin |
2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Roises- 48 mois Champagne Lot #321 |
$595 |
1 |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne Lot #70 |
$569 |
1 |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne Lot #78 |
$569 |
1 |
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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne Lot #172 |
$595 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (5/2022): The NV (2016) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers is a pretty soft, open-knit Champagne from Olivier Collin. Smooth contours and mid-weight structure make the 2016 pretty easy to drink right out of the gate. Hints of orchard fruit, mint, baked apple tart and dried flowers grace the clean, caressing, finish. Bright saline and floral notes linger. This release is based on 2016 and spent 48 months on its lees. Disgorged: March, 2021. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne Lot # 174 |
$595 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (5/2022): The NV (2016) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers is a pretty soft, open-knit Champagne from Olivier Collin. Smooth contours and mid-weight structure make the 2016 pretty easy to drink right out of the gate. Hints of orchard fruit, mint, baked apple tart and dried flowers grace the clean, caressing, finish. Bright saline and floral notes linger. This release is based on 2016 and spent 48 months on its lees. Disgorged: March, 2021. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 60 mois Champagne |
$899 |
2 |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne Lot #769 |
$450 |
1 |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne Lot #770 |
$450 |
1 |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne Lot #773 |
$450 |
1 |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne Lot #735 |
$450 |
1 |
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2017 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne Lot #124 |
$395 |
1 |
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2017 |
Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra Brut- 48 Mois Champagne Lot # 1021 |
$375 |
1 |
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2017 |
Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra Brut- 48 Mois Champagne Lot # 1023 |
$375 |
1 |
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2015 |
Extra Brut Le Jardin d’Ulysse Champagne |
$679 |
1 |
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2016 |
Extra Brut Le Jardin d’Ulysse Champagne |
$750 |
1 |
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| | Loire |
| Bernard Baudry |
2018 |
Chinon La Croix Boissee |
$49 |
36 |
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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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2018 |
Chinon Le Clos Guillot |
$35 |
2 |
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2019 |
Chinon Le Clos Guillot |
$39 |
21 |
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2020 |
Chinon Le Clos Guillot |
$29 |
5 |
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| Dom. Guiberteau |
2017 |
Saumur Breze Blanc |
$99 |
4 |
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| WA 93 (5/2021): From a 1.2 hectare-vineyard planted in 1933 and 1952 on sand and clay soils topping the softer tuff limestone bedrock, the 2017 Saumur Brézé was aged on fine lees for 18 months in barrels (new and one to two years old) and displays a golden-yellow color along with a deep, pure and intense, floral bouquet of crushed stones, iodine, blossom honey, tuff and ripe fruits such as mirabelles and pears—very complex and fascinating in its seamless composition. On the palate, this is an intense yet pure, fresh and salty, utterly mineral and tightly structured Chenin with fine tannins and a long, intense and well-concentrated finish. A gorgeous wine that already drinks well today, but it can be aged for many years. 13% alcohol. |
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| | Rhone Red |
| Dom. Jamet |
2015 |
Cote Rotie |
$229 |
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| Rene Rostaing |
2016 |
Cote Rotie Ampodium |
$64 |
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| | Champagne |
| Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) |
2014 |
Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$375 |
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| Ulysse Collin |
2013 |
Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra Brut- 36 Mois Champagne |
$319 |
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2017 |
Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra Brut- 48 Mois Champagne |
$375 |
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| | Loire |
| Clos Rougeard |
2014 |
Saumur Champigny |
$239 |
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2016 |
Saumur Champigny |
$235 |
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