Ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of black raspberries, cherries, and currants, good freshness, ripe tannin, and a medium-bodied, pure mid-palate as well as finish
Charles Lafitte E.O. Brut (France)
50% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir 20% Pinot Meunier Winery Notes Straw-yellow color, intense, bright and perfectly transparent, delicately tinted with a hint of bronze. Beautiful and nicely persistent foam. Fine and delicate, the nose has generous aromas of fruits and particularly quince and currants, also with a very fine nuance ...
Charles Lafitte 1989 Brut Orgueil De France
WN 95pts. - WS 91pts. - Deep marigold hue with a tight mousse. Mature aromas of apricot, apple, yeast, charred toast, honey and a white Burgundy-like sulphur. Balanced, complex flavors of grilled pineapple, roasted peach...
Dom Perignon Rose Champagne 1996 France 750ml
1996 is revealing a bold, pink salmon color followed by broad berry notes intermixed with a smoky/earthy character. Rich, full-bodied... it should last for a decade.
Chateau de la Bonneliere Chinon 2005 - Chinon France Loir Dry
Rated 91 - Structured and tight, with iron, olive and tobacco notes leading the way for now, as the core of currant and cherry fruit waits in reserve. The iron note really takes over on the finish. For hard-core Loire lovers. Best from 2008 through 2011. Wine spectator - Chateau ...
Domaine de Baumard Quarts de Chaume 2005 - France Loir Valley
Rated 98 A jaw dropper, with orange blossom, persimmon, fig and quince flavors that remain remarkably bright and light, thanks to the riveting acidity and a superfine, minerally finish. Pure and perfectly balanced, this refuses to break down in the mouth. The best since the monster 1995. Drink now through ...
Martine Barraud Saint-Veran Les Pommards 2005 - France Burgundy Dry
Rated 91 This is ripe too with citrus and acacia aromas that are somewhat fresher and brighter than those of the two prior wines and this vibrancy continues onto the rich, punchy and intense flavors that offer buckets of finishing minerality and ample length. Terrific quality here for St. Vran ...
Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet 2004 - Puligny-Montrachet France
The vineyard of Champ Gain is situated right beside the marvellous appellation of Meursault-Blagny. The wine has a refined, racy bouquet with suave exotic fruits and a balancing acidity. Given a brief airing the wine will show a buttery richness and appley warmth. The sumptuous finish is a delight. Winemaker ...
