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1.5Ltr
Bottle:
$498.95
6 bottles:
$492.00
The 1986 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has an intriguing nose, much richer and more opulent than I expected (reminiscent of the...
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 1986
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$279.44
Blackberry, mint and black pepper abound here. The palate has serious structure, with an emphasis on liquorice,...
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint Julien 1986
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$337.24
Blackberry, mint and black pepper abound here. The palate has serious structure, with an emphasis on liquorice,...
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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 1986
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$498.95
The 1986 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has an intriguing nose, much richer and more opulent than I expected (reminiscent of the...
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Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 1986
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$219.18
The 1986 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has an intriguing nose, much richer and more opulent than I expected (reminiscent of the...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$449.45
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 1986
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$703.88
Michel Delon, then owner, believed this to be the greatest wine he ever made. It's not often the case that wines with...
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Chateau Margaux Margaux 1986
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$800.22
The 1986 Chateau Margaux is one of the dark horses of the vintage. It has an exquisite bouquet that is now fully...
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1986
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$1205.25
In 1986, Mouton-Rothschild produced the most profound wine of a great northern Medoc vintage. The sensational opaque...
White Rhone Blends Mourvedre Red Bordeaux 1986
Viognier, an exotic, elusive varietal, originally comes from the Northern Rhone Valley of France, and has captured the fascination of the U.S. wine-drinking public. At its finest, it is full-bodied and nearly golden in color, with a haunting bouquet of peaches, apricots and pears, and a floral quality like no other wine in the world. Many vintners are trying their hand at this varietal, spreading from its American beginnings in Napa Valley and Santa Barbara County to wineries as far away as Virginia. Marsanne and Rousanne, two other important varieties from the Rhone Valley are making waves in the U.S., particularly on the Central Coast of California.
Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.