Wine & Spirits

Offering up complex aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, confit citrus, frangipane, walnuts, dried white flowers and subtle hints of iodine, Bollinger's 2014 Brut La Grande Année is medium to full-bodied, pillowy and vinous, with an elegantly fleshy core of fruit that's underpinned by racy acids and complemented by a pretty pinpoint mousse. Concluding with a long, chalky finish, this is a charming but precise Grande Année that's more giving and demonstrative than its immediate predecessor, the 2012, but which attains a very similar level of quality in a more challenging vintage—testimony to the serious viticulture that underpins Bollinger's contemporary excellence. -- Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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100% Chardonnay from the chalky soils of Le Mesnil in the Côte des Blancs. Importer selects the best lots from the village co-operative for this cuvee. Crisp and bright, this starts off yeasty and toasty, then moves to flavors of green apple, ripe citrus, cashew and freshly-baked bread. Fine mousse and a long, luxurious finish.

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Deep red ruby robe. The nose already reveals concentrated aromas of red berries, and fruits confits, with touches of oaks. When drinking, the concentration explodes in mouth, fruits are accompanied with a rich terroir, soon followed by pepper, spices. Tannins are still strong, revealing a time too early to drink. --Jean-Marie Charollais

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Lovely dark fruit, cassis, character with bramble fruit notes Light, but still some depth. Light caramel / vanilla Well structured H Acid Low, integrated tannins Savoury bacon notes on the palate.    --Nick Rowan

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Bright golden color. Medium legs, thicker and slowish.. aromas of sweetness, oak notes, lychees and candied golden raisins. Tastes of same with a medium body and texture that's balanced and highlights the chardonnay fruit and not any oak. --Doc

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A beautiful Corton that showed its pedigree and terroir. Power and elegance in a glass. This has the stuffing one would expect from a grand cru. Complex aroma-flavours and minerality with vibrant acidity.  --Jack Madrid

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Quality oak, butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, tropical fruits, zest, pineapple, floral, bright, Long finish. Nice minerality, stone fruit. Brioche notes demonstrate the quality ageing and oak used. Excellent wine and drinks on par with white burgundies which makes it a great value for its price point. --Sarah Lessing

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Dark, big and bold, with layers of crisp Cabernet Sauvignon character, you also find bitter chocolate, espresso, cigar wrapper and herbs. Full-bodied, tannic and concentrated, the wine is rich, juicy, chewy and long. The finish serves up ample waves of sweet and tart red berries, cocoa, peppery spice and herbs. This is a great value wine.

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Ruby purple opaque color Blackberry plum vanilla herbal oak aroma Full body Dry Mild acidic Blackberry plum vanilla herbal oak chocolate earthy forest flowers flavored Granular tannin Smooth Good aftertaste

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Clear deep ruby, medium intensity nose, Blackberry red current smoky vanille hint of violet chocolate Palet dry, medium + acidity, medium + tannin, medium alchohol, medium body+, flavor intensity medium +, Long finish. Conclusion outstanding can drink now but has potential for aging. --Arthur Van der poel

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Notes de dégustation : Belle robe jeune avec encore quelques reflets bleus. Le nez est marqué par des arômes de petits fruits rouges et une pointe boisée. En bouche, le vin se révèle rond et suave avec une finale droite. Caractéristiques du Château Acquis en 1989 par la Famille Perrodo, le Château Labégorce Margaux est l’une des plus anciennes propriétés de l’appellation Margaux. Depuis le millésime 2009 et la fusion avec le Château Labégorce Zédé, le Château Labégorce Margaux s’étend sur 70 hectares. Le respect de méthodes traditionnelles tant à la vigne qu’au chai permet au Château Labégorce Margaux de s’imposer comme une référence incontournable de l’appellation. Caractéristiques du vin Élevage : 12 mois en barriques de chêne français dont 30 % de barriques neuves et 70 % de barriques d’un vinCépages : 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot , 10% Cabernet Franc , 5% Petit VerdotGarde : Ce vin qui peut être consommé dès maintenant, possède une aptitude au vieillissement de 5 ans.Accords : Parfait en apéritif, avec des viandes blanches, du gibier, ou du fromage type Emmental ou Brie de Meaux.

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Color: deep violet (but with a rusty color during pour) Aroma: an almost candied raspberry intertwined with cherries, dark berries, and spice; then there's the occasional fleeting funk (cellar-like smell) Taste profile: dark cherries/berries; full body Tannin: soft/mild Acidity: well balanced Alcohol: 14% ABV Note: An intriguing wine with said aromas that transplant you to the candy shop and back to the wine cellar. --Junior M

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