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  • Vin

    CATENA - Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec - 2014

    • - 94 points-

    Decanter

    August 2016

    Restrained on the nose with vibrant blueberries enhanced by a delicate spicy note. Smooth palate,...

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    SOKOL BLOSSER - Pinot Noir Orchard Block - 2013

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    August 2016

    Here you'll find a mix of tart citrus (principally orange peel) with wild berry fruit. It's a tart...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Burghound.com

    August 2016

    This is also distinctly woody and while the oak doesn't dominate the ripe and mildly exotic white...

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    TRIMBACH - Riesling Frédéric Emile - 2015

    • 95+ Points

    Vinous

    August 2016

    Vibrant straw-green. The penetrating, explosive nose offers yellow apple, musky ginger, flint and...

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    TERRAS GAUDA - O Rosal - 2015

    • - 90 points-

    Decanter

    July 2016

    Delicate, attractive nose with floral and citrus expressions. Powerful palate with a punch of lemon...

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    FINCA VILLACRECES - Pruno - 2014

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    July 2016

    Red Plum and boysenberry flavors are ripe and juicy in this plump red. Notes of tar and mineral...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2013

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    Sean Sullivan, July 2016

    The Grenache (20%) blended in shows itself with its aromas of raspberry and spice complementing...

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  • Vin

    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Merlot - 2013

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    Sean Sullivan, July 2016

    A variety of top sites are blended together for this wine, including Seven Hills, Bacchus,...

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  • Vin

    ARISTOS - Cabernet Sauvignon Duque - 2010

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    July 2016

    A fruit-forward style of cabernet from Chile, yet it remains fresh and lively with pretty acid and...

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  • Vin

    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - Extra brut R.D. - 2nd Disgorgement - 2002

    • - 98 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    Anthony Gismondi, July 2016

    Waiting for my glass to arrive at the tasting, I thought what could go wrong? The 2002 vintage is...

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    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - La Grande Année Rosé - 2005

    • - 93 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    July 2016

    If the salmon/orange doesn't grab your attention, the generous spicy gingerbread and brioche nose...

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    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - La Grande Année - 2005

    • - 95 points-

    Gismondi on Wine

    Anthony Gismondi, July 2016

    La Grande Année is only made from free-run juice and in only the best years. It's not how you...

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  • Vin

    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - 2012

    • - 89 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    As it was when originally reviewed from cask this is presently quite reduced and even extended...

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  • Vin

    FINCA VILLACRECES - Pruno - 2014

    • - 91 points-

    Wine and Spirits Magazine

    June 2016

    Tight. That's the first thing that comes to mind when tasting this tense, fresh, vibrant Ribera....

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Genevrières - 2014

    • - 93 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    This also displays just enough reduction to warrant a good aeration but not so much as to...

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  • Vin

    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Charmes - 2014

    • - 94 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    (from 35+ year old vines in Charmes Dessus). There is just enough post-bottling reduction present...

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  • Vin

    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er cru Genevrières Cuvée des Pierre - 2014

    • - 95 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    (from 50+ year old vines). An expressive and highly complex nose of dried flowers, white pear and...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault 1er Cru Perrières - 2014

    • - 94 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    A strikingly well-layered if decidedly restrained nose is composed by cool and gorgeously pure...

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  • Vin

    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Champs Canet - 2014

    • - 95 points-

    Burghound.com

    June 2016

    There is sufficient post-bottling reduction present to completely mask the underlying fruit at the...

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  • Vin

    ORTAS CAVE DE RASTEAU - La Domelière - 2014

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, June 2016

    Ruby-red. Spice-tinged aromas of red and blue fruit preserves and potpourri take on subtle incense...

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    CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER - La Grande Année Rosé - 2005

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Spectator

    June 2016

    Wonderfully aromatic and finely detailed, with a layered profile of dried apricot, raw almond,...

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  • Vin

    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain - 2013

    • 94+ Points

    Vinous

    Ian d'Agata, June 2016

    Bright gold-tinged straw. Enticing subtle nose offers scents of apple, nectarine, lemon jelly and...

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  • Vin

    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2013

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Spectator

    June 2016

    Firm and chewy around a glowing core of blackberry, blueberry and white pepper flavors, this...

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  • Vin

    LUCA - Malbec - 2014

    • - 94 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    Natalie MacLean, June 2016

    Full-bodied Argentine Malbec with lots of attractive mocha and chocolate on the nose from generous...

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