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Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2006
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$114.40
The 2006 Cantemerle was the "surprise package" of the blind tasting at Farr Vintners' horizontal. It has a...
750ml
Bottle:
$22.94
12 bottles:
$22.48
Intense black fruit aromas, blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum. Rich, deep palate, smooth and poised, with a fine...
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Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$45.33
A focused and savory red with sleek and tight tannins. Very precise. Medium-bodied with fresh herbs, currants,...
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Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc 2000
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$101.26
Pretty berry, chocolate and vanilla character, with medium body, fine tannins and a silky finish. Lacks a bit of...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$34.24
La Closerie de Camensac is the second wine of Château Camensac. Well-balanced and elegant, this wine reveals notes...
750ml
Bottle:
$34.50
12 bottles:
$33.81
Alluring sweet cassis, plum and blackcurrant aromas with a mellow texture and poised tannins beautifully bonded to...
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Chateau De Camensac Haut Medoc 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.37
Attractive aromas of black cherries and blackberries with dark chocolate, black licorice, cedar and wet earth. Some...
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Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2003
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$60.41
This is a ripe, complete wine, full of black fruits, spicy wood and solid tannins. Over five-10 years, it will...
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Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2005
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.90
Wow. This really shows wonderful depth and complexity on the nose with blueberries, fresh flowers and hints of...
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Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$38.30
A well-constructed wine that is ripe with black fruits and integrated tannins, this is in a good place for aging....
750ml
Bottle:
$17.91
12 bottles:
$17.55
Second wine of Château Larose Trintaudon. Indicative blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Cabernet...
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Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$91.95
A focused and savory red with sleek and tight tannins. Very precise. Medium-bodied with fresh herbs, currants,...
Red Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc France Bordeaux Haut Medoc
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.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
There are few wine regions in the world with a reputation as glowing and well established as that of the Bordeaux, in France. Situated mainly around the Dordogne and Gironde rivers, Bordeaux makes the most of its humid climate and rich, clay and gravel based soils to grow some of the finest examples of red and white grape varietals on earth. Wineries in this region have been in operation for hundreds of years, and have carefully developed the expertise required for the production of carefully balanced and utterly delicious blended red and white wines, alongside some exceptional single variety bottles. Many of the chateaux found in Bordeaux have become household names, due to their prestige and the excellence of their products, grown with love and dedication by heritage wineries in this beautiful and special region.