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France

Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St Georges Clos des Porrets 2009

January 13, 2012 Burgundy

Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St Georges 2009 Clos des Porrets St Georges 1er Cru Red 375 ml – $41.99 Burghound 93* – Sweet Spot Outstanding “An attractively complex nose of black raspberry, plum and pungent earth introduces rich, round and fleshy medium weight plus flavors that possess excellent density but also relatively fine supporting tannins [...]

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Laforet Bourgogne 2009

January 12, 2012 Daily Deals

  The best little bottle of Pinot Noir in house for under $15. Laforet Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009 $14.99 Burghound 86- A ripe, pretty and attractively complex nose features red berry fruit and cassis aromas that are in keeping with the rich, round and delicious flavors that possess unusually good volume at this level. A [...]

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Pierre Matrot Meursault 2009

January 3, 2012 Burgundy

Made by Thierry and Pascale Matrot, under another name, for legal reasons. Feel free to check out the shockingly comprehensive website: http://www.matrot.com/ Pierre Matrot Meursault- 2009 $44.99 Burghound 89*- Outstanding Top value- An earthier, riper and more deeply pitched nose of red and blue pinot fruit introduces rich and delicious yet entirely serious medium-bodied flavors [...]

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Billard Gonnet Pommard Les Rugiens Bas 2009

January 2, 2012 Burgundy

More amazing 2009 Red Burgundy. Billard-Gonnet Pommard 2009 Les Rugiens-Bas 1er Cru Red 2009 SOLD OUT – Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Burghound 95* – Sweet Spot Outstanding “As it almost always is chez Billard, this is the most elegant wine in the range with a pure and strikingly complex, if very backward, [...]

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Domaine de Fontenille Luberon 2009

December 16, 2011 Daily Deals

Domaine de Fontenille Cotes du Luberon 2009 Rhone Valley, France $13.99 Wine Enthusiast 90 “This blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah displays a complex array of aromas and flavors, ranging from black cherry to black olive and from clove to licorice. It’s richly structured, yet juicy, with a velvety feel. Drink now–2018.” Order here [...]

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Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 – WS 96!

December 15, 2011 Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Always a winner! Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 $99.99 WS 96 “One of the more endowed 2009s, this is packed with dark smoldering cocoa, mesquite, tobacco and roasted fig notes, all inlaid with pure cassis and plum preserves fruit flavors. Long and authoritative on the finish, with singed vanilla bean and tar adding [...]

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Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2010

December 15, 2011 Beaujolais

Lovely cru Beaujolais from the exceptional 2010 vintage. Georges Duboeuf Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2010 $14.99 Wine Enthusiast 92 “The 2009 vintage of this wine was one of the stars from Georges Duboeuf, and this 2010 fits the same pattern. It has great richness, spice, black cherry fruits, the acidity offering the fruity side [...]

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Chateau Pavie Macquin 2008

December 12, 2011 Bordeaux

Chateau Pavie Macquin Saint Emilion 2008 1er Grand Cru Classe $69.98 Parker 94+ “Consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt have produced a beautiful St.-Emilion that tastes like the quintessence of crushed rocks intermixed with blueberry, blackberry, black raspberry, licorice, camphor and truffle notes. This full-bodied effort should drink well in 4-5 years, and last for [...]

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Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee les Origines 2009

December 10, 2011 Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Grand Veneur’s estate vineyards have been managed brilliantly and many exceptional wines as well as wine values have been produced by the two Jaume brothers, Sebastien and Christophe. Furthermore, by establishing a negociant operation under the name Alain Jaume, they have done nothing but enhance their reputation throughout the southern Rhone. Domaine Grand Veneur [...]

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Pehu Simonet Blanc de Noirs Brut NV

December 9, 2011 Bubbles

Pehu Simonet Blanc de Noirs Brut NV $69.99 Tanzer 91 “Pale peach skin color. An intensely floral, spice-accented bouquet displays wild strawberry, singed orange and dried rose, with a subtle smoky quality and a touch of white pepper. Sappy, expansive red fruit and bitter citrus pith flavors are joined by a note of rose pastille [...]

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Pierre Gimonnet Gastronome Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006

December 9, 2011 Bubbles

Pierre Gimonnet et Fil Gastronome Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006 $54.99 Tanzer 91 “Light gold. Vibrant, deeply fruity aromas of melon, nectarine and orange. Sweet citrus and honeydew flavors offer impressive depth and energy, picking up chalky minerality with air. Finishes with energetic lift and a lingering echo of sappy orchard fruits. Offers a happy [...]

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