White Wine by Adam from Alsace, France - regions. Aromas of rose petals and honeysuckle reveal enticing flavors of litchi fruit and hints of honeysuckle. Fat and rich, yet fresh and fruity. The anticipated spiciness makes this wine a classic example of Alsatian Gewurztraminer.
Red Wine by Barton & Guestier from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. In France, the local bistro is where folks go to relax, socialize, drink wine and dine in a casual, friendly setting. This Pinot Noir has all the right qualities of a good bistro wine: it is simple, delicious, fun to drink, and pairs well with lots of different foods and flavors. Soft and round on the palate, this wine is chock full of ripe, wild berry flavors and aromas that culminate in a long, supple finish.
Red Wine by Bouchard Aine & Fils from Burgundy, France - regions. Visual Aspect: Cherry red, limpid Nose: Complex, strong and fruity (citrus, cherries), spicy, woody and undergrowth notes. Palate: Strong and fleshy. Spicy with cherry, wood and spice flavors, and well-balanced tannins. Food Pairing: Beef Bourguignon, game, duck and cheeses
White Wine by Bouchard Aine & Fils from Burgundy, France - regions. A Chardonnay, famous for its finesse and elegance, from the separate villages of Pouilly and Fuisse. Very well-balanced between the fruit(pear and apricot) and floral notes, with a delicate touch of honey. Finishes with mineral and oak undertones. Tailor-made for seafood, shellfish, and white meats.
White Wine by Bouchard Aine & Fils from Burgundy, France - regions. Visual aspect: Pale green gold, brilliant and limpid. Nose: Elegant, lots of mineral aromas, with floral notes and a delicate touch of honey. Palate: Mineral style. Very smooth, elegant and lean. Food pairings: Starters, cold meats, oysters, seafood and shells, fish, frogs legs, white meats in a creamy sauce, poached chicken.
White Wine by Bouchard Pere & Fils from Burgundy, France - regions. 100% Chardonnay Typical aromas, with fruit and floral notes. A very perfumed, silky and elegant wine. To be drunk preferably in its youth for its freshness. Pair with freshwater fish, shellfish of all kinds, pates and terrines.
Ros? by Bouvet from Loire, France - regions. Bouvet Rose Brut exhibits a brilliant, delicate salmon-pink color punctuated by fine, pinpoint bubbles which suggest the wines fresh, raspberry and cassis fragrance. On the palate it is very dry and crisp, with plump, succulent red fruit flavors offset by subtle earthy notes and a lovely generosity on the clean, persistent finish.
Red Wine by Ch. de la Chaize from Beaujolais, France - regions. This ruby-coloured wine is rich in fruit aromas. It is made exclusively out of Gamay, a black grape with a white juice. The vine harvest is handmade according to a very strict selection of the ground provenances. The grapes are carried into open vats not exceeding 1.5 tons of grapes, in order to avoid crushing, and then poured into stainless-steel vats. The semi - carbonic vinification lasts for 8 days until the wine reaches 12,5 degrees of alcool, all without neither pumping, nor bursting or picking off. Pressing is made made with a single pneumatic press. The Castle of Chaize is located on the mounts of the Beaujolais, between Macon and Villefranche-on-Saone, 40km north of Lyon, in the south of Burgundy. The 98 hectares vineyard all in the Brouilly appellation area, grows on granitic schists hills facing south-south-east and is the most important estate in Beaujolais. The castle was built into 1676 after the plans of the Versailles architect Jules-Hardouin Mansart for Fran ois of La Chaize d' Aix, the younger brother of the Rev Father de La Chaize, Confessor of King Louis XIV of France. The French Gardens have been designed by Le Notre, the garden architect of Versailles, have been listed in 1972 together with the castle and the wine-cellars as Historical Monuments.
Red Wine by Ch. Lamargue from Languedoc, France. Blend: 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 10% Mourvedre A bright ruby red color. The bouquet has an intense, fruit-forward nose with notes of licorice and dried fruit. The palate is fresh, vibrant and well-balanced, with ripe blackberry and black currant flavors, soft tannins and a smooth, round finish. Located in France's southern Rhone Valley, Chateau Lamargue (Lah-Marg) comprises 210 acres of vineyard in the up-and-coming Costieres de N mes appellation. The estate boasts a showcase winery equipped with the most advanced winemaking technology as well as new French and American oak barriques. Investment to date stands at over $12 million dollars. Their Costieres de N mes AOC wines come from vineyards where yields are approximately one bottle of wine per vine.
Non-Vintage by Charles Heidsieck from Champagne, France - regions. Experience a fully developed wine, with a radiant bouquet that is captivating yet subtle. Although notes of fully ripe fruit, such as nectarines and cherry plums, are apparent initially, the finish reveals the wealth of the gourmet world, hinting at nougat, honey and cereal grains. This wine is remarkably smooth and generous on the palate. Three years of maturation have given it body and substance. As the wine opens up, it is full and intense with notes of warm bread blending harmoniously with discreet notes of ginger and coriander. The grapes used to produce this exquisite testament to winemaking are selected from the top crus in the Champagne region. 34% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier.
Red Wine by Christian Moueix from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. Number 95 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Christian Moueix Merlot is the personal cuvee of the dynamic, charismatic figure whose name it bears. Christian Moueix has brought the complete expression of the Merlot grape a step nearer perfection in this wine, selected and blended to show the ripe, rich fruit, seductive fragrance and elegant balance of the Bordelaise interpretation of the variety.
Non-Vintage by Deutz from Champagne, France - regions. The distinctive house style of elegance and finesse which has made Champagne Deutz one of the most respected of all Champagne houses, is reflected in this fine non-vintage Champagne. Matured according to traditional methods from a blend of several vintages from twenty of the best crus of Champagne, it reaches a perfect balance of flavor.
Vintage by Dom Perignon from Champagne, France - regions. The commitment of Dom Perignon is a commitment to creation. It's a quest for excellence; it is about taking risk, taking a challenge from the vintage, making it to the style of Dom Perignon. Every single vintage of Dom Perignon is an exclusive wine; it is the harmonious dialogue of style and vintage. Dom Perignon Vintage 1999 goes straight to the heart of Dom Perignon. This wine is radiant, pure and vibrant. It is a story of seduction and sensuality. The 1999 Harvest: Changeable, often unexpected, weather. Average temperatures were high and a very dry period gave way to almost tropical conditions in late summer, with strong winds and frequent hailstorms. The rainfall during harvesting did not affect this healthy and abundant crop with an exceptionally powerful and well-rounded character. On The Nose: This wine is full of life, with a fresh nose that dances through a spiral of aromas, blending hints of angelica, dried flowers, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco. In The Mouth: With a fullness in the mouth, its earthy, smoky, pearly complexity rises to the surface, underscored by the vibrant warmth of peppery spice. The sensation of intensity develops and melts into a deep, rounded heart, with a fruity, exotic maturity and a slight touch of aniseed. This sensation, almost unsettling, is even more pronounced in the finish, while the notes of spice, still present, remain discreet, with toasted, iodine flavors. p> 96 points Robert Parker in the Hedonist's Gazette: I was fortunate to have the newly released 1999 Dom Perignon, which is a spectacular Champagne. Based on one bottle, I would not rate it as highly as the 1996 or 1990, but it is much better than the 1998, and appears to have more body and richness than the 1995, also a top-notch vintage. The 1999 should have at least 20 years of life ahead of it.
White Wine by Dom. de la Pepiere from Loire, France - regions. The most complex, ageworthy white wine you will ever buy for under $20? Quite possibly. Minerally, complex, high-acid white wine. This wine is something of a legend among wine geeks - try and bottle and you'll see why. Winemaker and grower Marc Ollivier takes his time to make his Muscadet. He hand harvests (a rarity in the region), uses natural yeasts, waits for the wine to finish fermentation, and bottles with a very light filtration. His Muscadet has a bright color; a slightly bubbly, round and supple mouthfeel with sound structure; and a clean and fruity finish. Clos des Briords is Marc's finest Muscadet. It comes from a single plot of 50-year old vines planted in schist (shale). Marc is the only grower in Muscadet who does not have a single clonal selection vine (commonly used toincrease yield) in his vineyards. He propagates vines from the bud wood of the existing ones. His wines are kept on the yeast twice as long as those of his neighbors. The resulting wine is an extraordinary Muscadet. This wine has citrus-lime and wet stone aromas. On the palate it has bracing lemon mineral flavors that keep on going.
White Wine by Dom. de la Perriere from Loire, France - regions. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats. Estate-bottled. Emphatically dry and crisp, but with plenty of the lingering fruit and fragrance for which Sauvignon Blanc grown in Sancerre is world famous. A fine choice for light fish and shellfish, many chicken dishes and medium weight cheese. Try also with savory vegetable dishes and Pan-Asian cuisine. Located in the village of Verdigny northwest of the town of Sancerre, in the heart of the upper Loire Valley. 130 acres of hilltop vineyards with deep limestone soil. The founding Archambault family arrived in the region in the 15th century, turning an abandoned cave-like quarry into a winery. The Cave de la Perriere provided an excellent venue for producing fresh, crisp Sancerre. The Domaine is now owned and managed by Jean-Louis Saget.
Red Wine by Dom. des Terres Dorees from Beaujolais, France - regions. This wine is produced from Jean-Paul's oldest vines, which have fewer, smaller grapes with a more concentrated flavor. He is able to harvest the grapes later because there is far less risk of rot, owing to the small bunches. The grapes are very ripe and have a high natural sugar level. The wine is vinified in traditional Burgundy methods. Ancien is a deeply colored wine with a bouquet of red fruit and very soft tannins. It can be drunk relatively young but is probably best at 2 to 3 years old. This is a wine well balanced with natural sugar and acidity.
White Wine by Dom. Schlumberger from Alsace, France. Product of a great year, this is a beautiful example of a high quality Riesling that is fruity, dry and robust. It will enhance all simply-prepared dishes and fish, as well as meat. It may easily be cellared three to four years, but is enjoyable now. Riesling, a dry yet lively wine with a racy acidity, is considered the noble grape of the Alsatian varietals. It is very different to its German counterpart and to the numerous Rieslings which are now appearing around the world. The Alsace Riesling is better known for the elegant balance of acidity and fruit. It is a late maturing varietal and continues to mature even at quite low temperatures with wonderful results when the vintage ends with a warm and sunny harvest month.
Red Wine by Domaine de Nizas from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Syrah Le Mas (or little farm) is an estate red blend that reveals an intense bouquet of dark red fruit, spice and toasty oak aromas. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot provide structure and a lingering finish while the Syrah offers delicate red fruit aromas and soft tannins. This approachable, well balanced and food friendly wine is a perfect complement to roast beef, burgers and lamb.
Red Wine by Domaine de Nizas from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. Domaine de Nizas' Carignan Vieilles Vignes is a quintessential Mediterranean wine. Its intense bouquet develops perfumed notes of red fruit, black olives and wild Mediterranean herbs (thyme, juniper). Round and supple, this palate pleasing wine has perfectly blended tannins and an impressive aromatic intensity. Drink now or cellar as this wine will continue to blossom for another five years.
Red Wine by Domaine Famille Ligneres from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. A nose of spicy blackberries and black cherries with a hint of menthol and allspice. Seamless, concentrated, single-vineyard blend of Carignane, Mourvedre, and Syrah with fruit flavors of dark, ripe black cherries, mineral and spice. Blend: Carignan 60%, Mourvedre 25%, Syrah 15% Aric is local dialect for Alaric, King of the Visigoths who gave his name to the mountain whose slopes conceal the Ligneres fabulous terroir. The surname of a grandmother, a direct descendant of those Barbarian warriors, was Amalric, and a question still haunts the family today: had Alaric known that his mountain possessed such wonderful wine, would he have plundered Rome in 410 AD?
Red Wine by Domaine Famille Ligneres from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. The name Las Vals means little valley in the local dialect. From the Roman fort perched high on Roland's Rock, one not only has a spectacular view of this breathtaking valley which is steeped in the history of the region, but also an understanding of the unique character of this terroir. Varietals: 85% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah A lovely nose of spicy cigar box, earth, and sweet black cherries. Luscious flavors of mouth-filling black plums and cherries with a long, lingering finish.
Red Wine by Duboeuf from Beaujolais, France - regions. Morgon displays a beautiful intense purple color highlighted with glints of ruby. Its fruit character lies in the direction of apricot, peach, cherry and plum, with subtle hints of kirsch and anise. Food pairings: Prosciutto and carpaccio, red meats cooked in a wine sauce, feathered game, assertive cheese.
White Wine by Faiveley from Burgundy, France - regions. Light yellow colour. Open nose with aromas of yellow fruit and vanilla. Supple and rich attack. Rich on the palate, has a very nice volume for this level of appellation. Cellaring potential: 3 to 5 years. Serve at: 10 C. Serve with: creamy sea food soup, vegetable terrine, fish.
White Wine by Fat Bastard from Languedoc, France. The color is bright and pale with green reflections. The nose is open with blackcurrant aromas and the grassiness that goes so well with Sauvignon Blanc. On the palate the wine is crisp, fresh and vivid, perfect to enjoy on its own or with seafood. Rigorous parcel selection allowed us to produce a new blend that adheres to our highest quality standards. Despite a very hot 2003 vintage we've been able to keep the juice on skin contact in order to get as much fruit character as possible. The fermentation process was maintained at low temperatures (14 to 16 degrees Celsius) and no malolactic fermentation was permitted, to preserve the crisp character of the wine.
Red Wine by Fat Bastard from French, France. Deep crimson red. Berries, red fruits and spicy notes on the nose. Typically spicy shiraz aromas on the palate as well as more complex aromas from the time spent in oak.
Red Wine by Fat Bastard from French, France. Deep crimson red. Berries, red fruits and spicy notes on the nose. Typically spicy shiraz aromas on the palate as well as more complex aromas from the time spent in oak.
Non-Vintage by Gosset from Champagne, France - regions. Aromas of pear and honeysuckle perfume the bouquet. This is a beautifully balanced champagne with a long, expressive finish. Gosset only uses juice from the first and best pressing of grapes, and unlike most other producers, initial fermentation is still carried out in small oak barrels. Riddling and disgorgement are performed by hand. Significantly, and in contrast to virtually all other houses, Gosset Champagnes do not undergo a malolactic fermentation, resulting in a heightened acidity, slower maturing wines and that inimitable Gosset style - powerful and full-bodied, of unrivaled richness and staying power - in other words, some of the world's most legendary Champagne.
Non-Vintage by Gosset from Champagne, France - regions. Gosset Grande Reserve is a truly faithful expression of the Gosset style. To achieve a cuvee of this quality, the cellar-master has blended the best of the various champagne crus at the grape- harvest with wines specially chosen from our reserve stocks for their richness and maturity. Powerful and aromatic, this champagne is ideal for serving as an aperitif or to accompany a very special meal.
Vintage by Henriot from Champagne, France - regions. Racy, elegant and harmonious from start to finish. Candied citrus, honey and hazelnut flavors play out on a silky texture, and all is backed by a firm but unobtrusive structure. Lovely expression of the vintage. Drink now through 2010. -Wine Spectator Highly Recommended Brightly coloured with green tints. Fine, persistent bubbles. Rich and fresh on the nose. White fruit and flowers evolving towards mineral, spicy notes. Remarkably balanced on the palate. The attack is fresh and remarkably well balanced with a silky texture. Very pure and fine. This wine will be excellent as an aperitif and could also accompany refined fish dishes.
Non-Vintage by Henriot from Champagne, France - regions. A beautiful gold color. The bubbles are persistent, fine and regular. The nose is pleasant, made very elegant by the large amount of Chardonnay. The Brut Souverain is sharp, well balanced and harmonious on the palate.
Ros? by Henriot from Champagne, France - regions. For the last 200 years, this tiny, family-owned Champagne house has been carefully fine tuning their craft. Very few know about them (due to limited importation) but those lucky enough to have sampled Henriot Rose know what to expect: elegant, sophisticated aromas with flavors of red fruits, rose petals and spice. A clean, effervescent mousse and a long finish.
Red Wine by Jean-Luc Colombo from Cornas, France - Rhone. Grape Varieties 100% Syrah from very old vines (90+ years). Bouquet The nose is complex with both floral and fruity flavors. Taste On the palate, flavors of black fruit, blackcurrants and herbs dominate, accented by a touch of vanilla. A solid, concentrated wine that will continue to evolve for at least two decades. Serving Suggestions This wine will match perfectly with steak and most game meats.
White Wine by Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy, France - regions. Pretty flavors of almond paste, grilled hazelnut and lotus flowers. The overall impression is of lightness, harmony and elegance. The wine reflects: the mineral and lively quality of Chablis; the delicate aromas of Rully; the richness and roundness of Meursault; the seduction and elegance of Puligny Montrachet.
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