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BERGERAC
BLANC 2005
Varietal:
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle
Tasting
Notes:
The fresh, delicate nose is enhanced with aromas of citrus
and pear. On the palate, these blend with soft spice notes.
The abundance of fruit lingers on the finish, yielding a
remarkably versatile wine that will pair well with a wide
range of light dishes and its perfect by itself.
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BERGERAC
ROSÉ 2005
Varietals:
50%
Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Tasting
Notes:
This light fresh rosé from the 2005 vintage has a
charming mix of strawberry and spice in the nose. It is
well balanced and fruity on the palate, and has the good
acidity that leads to a crisp, clean finish. This will be
a great spring and summertime pleasure with light cuisine
or by itself.
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BERGERAC
ROUGE 2004
Varietals:
45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Tasting
Notes: The wine begins with a rich, fruity
fragrance of blackcurrant and cherry. On the palate it is
supple and well-rounded, with a pleasant array of dark fruit
flavors. The soft texture carries through to the finish,
yielding a delightfully easy-drinking all-purpose red. Try
it anytime.
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BORDEAUX
SAUVIGNON 2005
Varietals:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting
Notes: Lean and crisp, with ribbons of bright pear, citrus
and grapefruit slicing through layers of luscious complexity.
The “sustainable agriculture: certification give the guarantee
of the producer’s commitment to respect the environment
Owner:
Mr. Flaujac in Ladaux
Production:
5000 cases
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H P A S S – K A Y)
BORDEAUX ROUGE 2003
Varietals:
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Merlot
Tasting
Notes: A richly textured wine dominated
by the dark fruit flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense blackberry
and cassis flavors preside on the palate. These come together
with spice flavors to create a very pleasant finish. We
suggest this with grilled and roasted meat dishes.
Owner:
Monsieur Dubourg in Escoussans
Production:
5800 cases
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O U R B E L L – G R A H V)
HAUT MÉDOC 2003
Varietals:
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Tasting
Notes: Bright carry aromas introduce this very pleasant
medium-bodied red. The palate is round and full with cherry
and plum fruit. The finish adds a light herbal touch that
will make it an interesting complement to any pasta or red
meat dish.
Owner:
Monsejur Mattes in Arcins
Production:
5000 cases
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CANON
FRONSAC 2003
Varietals:
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Tasting
Notes: The experience begins with complex
aromas of dark fruit, spice and herbal notes. The flavors
on the palate are dominated by rich merlot fruit. This lovely
example of 2003 the very ripe concentrated fruit flavors
that have made this vintage a favorite of many. A wine to
pair tonight with richly flavored dishes, or reap the rewards
of aging for another 3-5 years.
Owner:
Sébastien Gaucher in Saint-Michel
de Fronsac
Production:
2100 cases
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A R – T H A N C O O – V A Y L A P U H – Z A Y)
Saint-Estèphe
2002
Varietal:
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Tasting
Notes: Deep
aromas of cassis and herbs, with hints of vanilla and smoke.
The wine is medium bodied with round full flavors of mulberry
and spice. The tannis are soft and silky, which add greatly
to the velvety finish of oak and spice. This is a wonderful
wine for an elegant meat dish.
Owner:
Jean-marc Martin in Vetheuil
Production:
2200 cases
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E W P E A R –E E – A Y)
MÉDOC
CRU BOURGEOIS 2003
Varietals:
50%
Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting
Notes:
The bouquet is a complex array of blackberry, cherry, violets
and oak. This wine is yet another fine example of the dense,
concentrated, ripe fruit flavors of the 2003 vintage. It’s
big, dark and rich with a long and elegant finish. This
is a full-bodied red that will enhance any richly flavored
dining experience.
Owner:
Bruno Saintout in Saint-Christoly du Médoc
Production:
3700 cases
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A RO S E B L A H N S H)
SAINTE- EMILION 2004
Varietal:
80& merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting
Notes: The
nose is an aromatic blend of sweet cherries, plums and spice.
The wine has the classic soft elegance of St. Emilion, with
moderate tannins that give it and easy to enjoy texture.
The finish combines the plum and light cedar flavors, which
will make this a winner with any full flavored meal.
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BORDEAUX
ROUGE 2004
Varietals:
35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting
Notes: A medium-bodied unoaked Bordeaux
with abundant fruit and soft delicate tannis. The palate
is dominated by cherry and raspberry flavors, which carry
to the finish and mix with light spicy notes. This will
be a very pleasant match with pork, fowl and a large variety
of pasta dishes.
Owner:
Jean Gastoldi in Gironde sur Dropt
Production:
2200 cases
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