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Inventory updated: Sun, Nov 03, 2024 10:00 AM cst
Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
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| Bordeaux Red |
Ch. Lafite Rothschild |
2018 |
Pauillac (12x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$8,124.98 |
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WA 100 (3/2021): The 2018 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot and has 13.3% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium-bodied palate is dripping with class, featuring layers of mineral-laced black fruits and exquisitely ripe, singularly Lafite tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. This simply stunning, delicately crafted expression of 2018 with its singularly evocative imprint of Lafite will require a good 7-8 years in bottle, then should continue to inspire awe over the following 40+ years. JS 99 (1/2021): Wow. The aromas are so intense and refined at the same time, offering gorgeous blackcurrant, lead-pencil and orchid character. Such purity of fruit. Sleek and finely polished with a fine cut to the tannins that provide such grace and glamor. Yet, it’s got the power and structure to age for decades. On and on. Try after 2029. JD 98 (3/2021): Checking in as a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, the 2018 Château Lafite-Rothschild is one of those magical Lafites that offers an already up-front, complex, nuanced style yet has the class and balance to evolve for 40-50 years. As always, this wine is never about sheer power, and the 2018 offers a full-bodied, incredibly elegant and weightless style that carries textbook blackcurrant fruits, lead pencil shavings, green tobacco, cedarwood, and camphor aromas and flavors. I compared this wine to a more elegant version of the 2016 from barrel and I think that comparison still holds. Incredibly up-front and charming, and already drinkable with sweet tannins, it will unquestionably pick up more complexity and nuance over the coming 4-6 years. It should hit maturity around age 10 and evolve for 75 years or more given its perfect balance. This is a beautiful, quintessential Lafite that exudes elegance and charm. VM 98 (3/2021): The 2018 Lafite-Rothschild is a stunning wine. Silky and floral, the 2018 offers all the signatures of the Grand Vin, but amplified by the radiance of the year. In the glass, Lafite is rich and exotic, yet it also retains tremendous vibrancy. The interplay of Merlot picked early and Cabernet Sauvignon harvested late makes for wine of extraordinary dimension, complexity and class. Graphite, dark red fruit, spice and leather linger on the huge finish. Magnificent! Antonio Galloni. WS 97 (3/2021): Very pure, with a sleek and extremely focused beam of cassis, black cherry puree and blackberry preserves streaming through, lined along the edges with savory, sweet bay leaf and black tea details. Those extra notes assert themselves through the finish, but without intruding too much on the fruit, letting it play out over a long iron spine. Hums with precision. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2030 through 2045. |
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| Burgundy Red |
Dom. Duroche |
2014 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$2,522.97 |
1 |
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Louis Jadot |
2006 |
Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$985.97 |
1 |
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Dom. Meo-Camuzet |
2014 |
Richebourg Grand Cru (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$11,476.97 |
1 |
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Dom. Armand Rousseau |
2022 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (12x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$9,131.98 |
1 |
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2022 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru (12x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$41,794.98 |
1 |
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| Burgundy White |
Dom. Hubert Lamy |
2022 |
St. Aubin Le Princee (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$438.99 |
4 |
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Dom. Jacques Prieur |
2018 |
Le Montrachet Grand Cru (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$5,502.99 |
1 |
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Dom. Jean-Claude Ramonet |
2014 |
Le Montrachet Grand Cru (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$27,932.97 |
1 |
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| Champagne |
Vilmart et Cie |
2006 |
Grand Cellier d’Or Champagne (3x1.5L) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$778.97 |
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| Italy |
Piero Antinori |
1988 |
Tignanello Very Top-Shoulder Fill; Signs of Old Seepage |
$150 |
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WS 95 (11/1993): The finest Tignanello available. A muscular, big wine, with beautiful aromas and flavors of fruit, berry and chestnut. Full-bodied, with solid tannins. It shows great structure and should improve into next century. Try after 1998. WA 90 (8/1992): Antinori's Tignanello, one of the first proprietary red Tuscan table wines, is gorgeous in 1988. The color is deep ruby/purple and the nose offers up penetrating aromas of sweet red and black fruits and toasty new oak. In the mouth, this medium to full-bodied wine offers wonderfully precise flavors, excellent richness, good acidity, soft tannins, and a spicy, long, rich finish. Drinkable now, this wine should continue to evolve for at least 10-12 years. I would have to rank this vintage of Tignanello alongside the glorious 1985. |
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Azienda Agricola Falletto di Bruno Giacosa |
2007 |
Barolo Falletto Vigna le Rocche Riserva (1.5 L) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$1,251.97 |
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VM 98 (2/2011): The 2007 Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto bursts onto the palate with masses of dark fruit. The Riserva is a decidedly dark, brooding wine in this vintage. Scorched earth, smoke, menthol, licorice and new leather flow with marvelous intensity all the way through to the powerful finish. Over time the classic Giacosa bouquet of dried rose petal emerges, rounding out this fabulous effort in grand style. The imposing tannins will require a measure of patience, but the 2007 Riserva is shaping up to be another magnificent, towering Barolo from Bruno Giacosa. Antonio Galloni. |
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Bartolo Mascarello |
2005 |
Barolo (12x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$6,566.97 |
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VM 94 (7/2016): The 2005 Barolo has come together beautifully in bottle. Over the years, the 2005 has gained body and depth, while the contours have softened nicely. Sweet dark cherry, plum, mint, licorice and spices meld together in an effortless, gracious Barolo that can be enjoyed now. Readers who like more tertiary complexity will want to give the 2005 at least another few years, as it is still quite primary, fresh and vibrant. Antonio Galloni. WA 95 (2/2011): The 2005 Barolo is super-delicate and finessed. This is a decidedly restrained, feminine style of Barolo laced with roses, raspberries, jasmine and berries. It will be fascinating to see which direction the 2005 takes from here. At times the wine appears to be putting on additional weight, but it nevertheless retains an element of frailty that is actually quite attractive. I rate the 2005 just behind the 2004, 2006 and 2007, but it is a gorgeous wine, and easily one of the very finest wines of the vintage. WS 94 (12/2011): Intense eucalyptus, raspberry, strawberry and tar notes mark this vibrant red, which is perfumed, despite being lean and focused, with a long, mineral-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2030. |
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2006 |
Barolo (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$1,927.97 |
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VM 97+ (7/2016): The 2006 Barolo is one of my all time favorite Bartolo Mascarello wines. It won’t be ready to drink anytime soon. Beams of tannin give the 2006 its imposing, vertical personality. The 2006 is a Barolo for classically-leaning palates and readers who have the time to be patient. Even so, the 2006 is a utterly majestic tonight. Antonio Galloni. |
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Petrolo |
2006 |
Galatrona (6x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$809.97 |
1 |
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WS 96 (10/2008): Big and fleshy, with loads of blackberry, dark chocolate, olive and vanilla character. Full and chewy, with beautiful ripe fruit and quality tannins. This is juicy. Layered, dense and beautiful. A Merlot for the cellar. Best after 2012. 1,250 cases made. WA 95 (8/2009): The estate’s 2006 Galatrona (100% Merlot) is especially large-scaled in this vintage, with tons of super-ripe dark fruit, new leather, spices and minerals. The Galatrona presents an intriguing combination of soft-textured, generous fruit wedded to sheer power in a sumptuous, full-bodied style. The tannins are present, but the wine’s sheer density creates an impression of seamless opulence. This immensely rewarding Galatrona should continue to develop beautifully in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2021. |
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Giuseppe Rinaldi & Figli |
2015 |
Barolo Tre Tine (3x750ML) ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$1,199.99 |
1 |
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| Spain |
Vega Sicilia |
1983 |
Unico Ribera del Duero Very Top-Shoulder Fill; Bin-Soiled Label |
$950 |
1 |
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WA 93 (2/1995): The huge, opaque-colored 1983 Unico Reserva still tastes like a barrel sample. It is fat and grapy, with massive flavor concentration, an expansive, sweet, jammy, blackcurrant fruitiness, spicy oak, and a long, robust, spicy finish. My rating is slightly lower than it was when I tasted this wine last year, but there is no doubting the wine's awesome levels of extract. Still tasting extremely undeveloped and unevolved, it requires a decade more of cellaring, although its sweetness and great ripeness of fruit make it accessible now. WS 89 (4/1995): Matured to a pleasant drinkability. Spice, leather and cedar aromas; ripe fruit, tobacco and leather flavors. Good concentration and harmony. Enjoy now with refined dishes. |
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| USA Red |
Williams Selyem |
2016 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (1.5 L) |
$169 |
1 |
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WA 91 (4/2018): Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley gives lovely black cherries, mulberries and warm plums with nuances of Chinese five spice and dried flowers plus a touch of dusty soil. Medium-bodied with plush, approachable tannins and just enough freshness lifting the expressive black fruit, it finishes on an earthy note. 2,405 cases produced. |
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