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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€26,219.20 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2008 La Tache amply illustrates why this monopole is the darling among most of those lucky enough to regularly taste or collect the wines of the Domaine de La Romanee-Conti. Hints of mocha, vanilla, maraschino, and almond paste lend a confectionary note to generously rich cassis and raspberry, while Latakia tobacco, peat, clove, black pepper, star anise, and cumin contribute commune-typical Vosne-Romanee personality in spades. The high-toned, sweet themes continue inner mouth, with intimation of heliotrope, rowan, and lily perfume, while the wine’s smoky, spicy elements seem to descend into a low-register undertone of roasted red meats and forest floor. As this opens to the air, a subtly sweet-saline suggestion of lobster shell reduction adds richness and succulence. Strikingly creamy in feel, this La Tache nevertheless possessed a fresh berry edge that helps convey vibrancy to a finish that practically glows in your mouth, offering another of those Burgundian paradoxes of light and dark. Here, de Villaine’s case for long-term potential is easily made, and I expect this will richly reward at least 15-20 years of attention. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€44,209.46 |
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Vinous (97)Bright full yellow. Knockout, soil-inflected nose combines menthol, honey, wild herbs, crushed stone, minerals and a whiff of caramel. Wonderfully ripe and sweet but with a light touch, thanks to its powerful stony character. The flavors of pineapple and pungent iodiney minerality saturate the palate and build slowly and inexorably. A white Burgundy of extraordinary texture and nuance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN (ST)) |
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€12,511.39 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93+)Bright medium red. Pungent aromas of wild strawberry, minerals, spices and pepper. Not a fat wine but classy and suave, with terrific peppery, minerally lift in the middle palate. With aeration, this classically dry wine showed a stronger soil component and mounting power. Finishes with superb breadth and an impression of weightlessness. I might have initially mistaken this for the RSV-and vice-versa-had I tasted these blind, but this is ultimately the more powerful wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN (ST)) |
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€16,439.20 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93+)Bright medium red. Pungent aromas of wild strawberry, minerals, spices and pepper. Not a fat wine but classy and suave, with terrific peppery, minerally lift in the middle palate. With aeration, this classically dry wine showed a stronger soil component and mounting power. Finishes with superb breadth and an impression of weightlessness. I might have initially mistaken this for the RSV-and vice-versa-had I tasted these blind, but this is ultimately the more powerful wine. |
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Vaucluse | 1 | - |
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€2,078.76 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€120,272.77 |
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Vinous (96)Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, mocha, minerals and underbrush. Silky-sweet and utterly spherical, conveying superb fruit intensity without any heaviness or hardness. Finishes with sweet tannins and terrific aromatic persistence. Wonderfully complex and soil-driven wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€11,961.73 |
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Vinous (96)Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, mocha, minerals and underbrush. Silky-sweet and utterly spherical, conveying superb fruit intensity without any heaviness or hardness. Finishes with sweet tannins and terrific aromatic persistence. Wonderfully complex and soil-driven wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€30,083.20 |
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Vinous (96)Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, mocha, minerals and underbrush. Silky-sweet and utterly spherical, conveying superb fruit intensity without any heaviness or hardness. Finishes with sweet tannins and terrific aromatic persistence. Wonderfully complex and soil-driven wine. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€604.06 |
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Exhibit the distinctive characteristics of France's Rhône Valley with Domaine Saint Gayan Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007. Crafted by the meticulous Ronchia family, this exquisite blend integrates Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes, epitomising the wine's historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The grapes are harvested by hand from vines aged up to 100 years old, fermented in stainless steel, and matured in oak foudres to uphold the integrity of the vintage's complex structure. The resulting wine showcases a deep, ruby hue, with rich flavours of red and dark fruits enhanced by a seamless blend of spices, earthiness and well-integrated tannins. The Domaine Saint Gayan Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007 is a proper tribute to its region, offering immaculate balance and an extended finish, fabulous for pairing with game or red meat dishes. Add this impeccable vintage to your refined wine collection and appreciate the unique traits it offers as it continues to evolve over the next decade. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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€2,416.38 |
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The Wine Independent (100)A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2007 Dominus has a deep garnet color. After a swirl or two, it explodes from the glass with notes of crème de cassis, blueberry preserves, stewed plums, and rose oil, followed by touches of Sichuan pepper, cinnamon toast, and forest floor, with a hint of crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate reveals an incredibly firm, yet approachable, structure of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the dense, multilayered, slowly evolving black and blue fruits, finishing with a whole firework display of spices, floral notes, and minerals. |
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Nahe | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€610.42 |
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Vinous (94)(for 375 ml.) Rich golden yellow. Magnificent aromas of yellow plum, honeysuckle and cinnamon complemented by a waft of smoky botrytis. Musky pineapple jam and elevated minerality animate the palate. The very long, dense and juicy finish is marked by a refined spiciness. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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€3,980.77 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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€6,910.30 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (WA) |
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€1,205.17 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Showing better than it did from cask, this soft, generous, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007 exhibits sweet black currant fruit intermixed with cedar, roasted herbs, and subtle smoke. Round, hedonistic, and already complex, this blend of 73.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26.5% Merlot should drink well for 12-15 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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€10,912.42 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Bright, deep red. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, blueberry, menthol and musky herbs. Rich, chewy and dry; comes across as quite austere after the last couple of grand crus. But then Jeremy Seysses finds this quality to be reassuring in the context of 2007. I'm drawn to austerity in this vintage, he told me, adding that he plans to lay down magnums of this wine in his personal cellar, along with the Clos de la Roche and Echezeaux. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent thrust. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€1,177.98 |
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Vinous (93+)These 2007 Baroli from Elio Grasso are worth successors to the stunning 2006s. Readers will have to wait until 2012 for the 2006 Barolo Rüncot. The more time passes, the greater my esteem grows for this underappreciated and often overlooked grower in Monforte. To be sure Domenico Clerico, Conterno-Fantino and Aldo and Giacomo Conterno get most of the attention in Monforte, but at their best Grasso's Baroli more than hold their own. A recent magnum of the 2000 Rüncot was quite possibly the finest and most elegant 100% new French oak-aged Barolo I have ever tasted. Grasso's 2007s Baroli saw 30 days of contact on the skins followed by a full 30 months in large, neutral oak casks. The 2007 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera opens with an exotic bouquet of candied red fruit, flowers, mint and minerals. This is an unsually opulent, racy style for Grasso. The Gavarini is a touch hot and alcoholic at first, but with several hours of air, that quality seemed to resolve itself nicely. Silky, beautifully integrated tannins frame a finish of exceptional elegance. The personality of the year marks the Gavarini to a significant degree. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€2,002.45 |
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Vinous (96)The flagship 2007 Barolo Riserva Runcot is remarkably fresh for the year. Sweet, perfumed and sensual, the 2007 wraps around the palate with stunning depth and sheer radiance. Layers of expressive red fruit, flowers, spices and mint all come to life as the wine opens up. The Runcot captures the best qualities of the year; deep fruit, expressive aromatics and wonderful nuance, all in a soft, supple wine that should enjoy a long drinking window. I can't wait to see how the 2007 ages. Today it is seamless and utterly impeccable from the very first taste. This is without question one of the great 2007s. Grasso gave the 2007 40 days on the skins, followed by 45 months in 100% new French oak barrels, all of which the wine handles with grace to burn. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,602.38 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)Saturated dark red. Knockout nose combines liqueur-like raspberry, coffee, smoke, licorice and brown spices. Tightly coiled and powerful, conveying an impression of energy but at the same time sweeter and more harmonious than the Mazis. Perhaps best today on the extremely long, palate-staining finish, which features an almost electric impression of precision and complex suggestions of minerals, coffee and spices. Hervet describes 2007 as a vintage that offers great transparency of terroir, and this wine could serve as Exhibit A. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 90 (VN) |
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€489.18 |
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Vinous (90)(15% alcohol): Bright red. Floral red berries and spicy red cherry on the bright nose. Then fresh and clean in the mouth, with mineral and inky notes complementing sweet dark cherry and underbrush flavors. The long finish features supple tannins and a repeating inky nuance. Much better than the 2007 Brunello normale. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 95 (VN) |
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€423.85 |
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Vinous (95)The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality. It is another superb effort from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 95 (VN) |
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€685.73 |
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Vinous (95)The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality. It is another superb effort from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€880.38 |
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Vinous (95)The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality. It is another superb effort from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti. |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 1 | - |
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€328.50 |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 89-92 (VN (ST)) |
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€768.92 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)Good bright ruby-red. Sexy nose offers black cherry, blackberry and a gamey nuance. Sweet and juicy, with an attractive layered texture and very good definition to the flavors of cherry, mocha and leather. Cooling acids contribute to the impression of shape and structure. Finishes juicy and long, if a bit youthfully brutal today. (A second sample was more pliant in the middle palate, and broader and sweeter on the back end.) This high-altitude, limestone-rich site, always picked late, is exactly the type of property that was able to take advantage of the favorable September and October weather in 2007. |
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Rhone | 3 | 93 (VN) |
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€672.13 |
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Vinous (93)Bright red. Black raspberry and floral aromas are complemented by Asian spices, anise and white pepper. Racy, finely etched red berry and cherry flavors stain the palate and become deeper and sweeter with air. Shows no rough edges and finishes with superb focus and sweet, sappy persistence. This puts most Chateauneufs in the shade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€918.26 |
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Vinous (93)Bright red. Black raspberry and floral aromas are complemented by Asian spices, anise and white pepper. Racy, finely etched red berry and cherry flavors stain the palate and become deeper and sweeter with air. Shows no rough edges and finishes with superb focus and sweet, sappy persistence. This puts most Chateauneufs in the shade. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€828.89 |
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Experience the opulent Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007, an outstanding representation of French oenology from the acclaimed producer Emmanuel Reynaud. This creation hails from the renowned vineyards of Cotes Du Rhone, a territory known for producing fierce, power-packed wines. Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 is no exception, boasting a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. This dark and intense wine showcases the potential of Rhone wines. It offers an enticing bouquet of concentrated black fruit entwined with spice and undercurrents of soft tannins, culminating in an attention-demanding finish. Each bottle bears the mark of meticulous traditional viticulture practices and extended maturation in old foudres, ensuring an exquisite expression of the vintage. Enjoy this jewel of a wine with hearty meals, or as a stand-alone treat. The Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 should undoubtedly hold a special place in the cellar of every discerning wine aficionado. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€4,622.92 |
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Experience the opulent Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007, an outstanding representation of French oenology from the acclaimed producer Emmanuel Reynaud. This creation hails from the renowned vineyards of Cotes Du Rhone, a territory known for producing fierce, power-packed wines. Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 is no exception, boasting a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. This dark and intense wine showcases the potential of Rhone wines. It offers an enticing bouquet of concentrated black fruit entwined with spice and undercurrents of soft tannins, culminating in an attention-demanding finish. Each bottle bears the mark of meticulous traditional viticulture practices and extended maturation in old foudres, ensuring an exquisite expression of the vintage. Enjoy this jewel of a wine with hearty meals, or as a stand-alone treat. The Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 should undoubtedly hold a special place in the cellar of every discerning wine aficionado. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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€1,502.87 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)I tasted the 2007 Flaccianello a number of times from barrel and tank before it was bottled. The 2007 is a bold, extroverted Flaccianello that sweeps across the palate with sensual layers of candied cherries, violets, spices and minerals. Dark, mentholated notes develop in the glass, adding further dimensions of inner sweetness, weight and complexity to this Tuscan thoroughbred. While so many 2007s are forward and open, Flaccianello remains muscular, taut and in need of significant cellaring. Still, the round, enveloping finish augurs extremely well for the future. Flaccianello is a selection of the estate's finest Sangiovese and is aged in French oak. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
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€490.49 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€21,840.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2008 La Tache amply illustrates why this monopole is the darling among most of those lucky enough to regularly taste or collect the wines of the Domaine de La Romanee-Conti. Hints of mocha, vanilla, maraschino, and almond paste lend a confectionary note to generously rich cassis and raspberry, while Latakia tobacco, peat, clove, black pepper, star anise, and cumin contribute commune-typical Vosne-Romanee personality in spades. The high-toned, sweet themes continue inner mouth, with intimation of heliotrope, rowan, and lily perfume, while the wine’s smoky, spicy elements seem to descend into a low-register undertone of roasted red meats and forest floor. As this opens to the air, a subtly sweet-saline suggestion of lobster shell reduction adds richness and succulence. Strikingly creamy in feel, this La Tache nevertheless possessed a fresh berry edge that helps convey vibrancy to a finish that practically glows in your mouth, offering another of those Burgundian paradoxes of light and dark. Here, de Villaine’s case for long-term potential is easily made, and I expect this will richly reward at least 15-20 years of attention. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€36,835.00 |
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Vinous (97)Bright full yellow. Knockout, soil-inflected nose combines menthol, honey, wild herbs, crushed stone, minerals and a whiff of caramel. Wonderfully ripe and sweet but with a light touch, thanks to its powerful stony character. The flavors of pineapple and pungent iodiney minerality saturate the palate and build slowly and inexorably. A white Burgundy of extraordinary texture and nuance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN (ST)) |
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€10,420.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93+)Bright medium red. Pungent aromas of wild strawberry, minerals, spices and pepper. Not a fat wine but classy and suave, with terrific peppery, minerally lift in the middle palate. With aeration, this classically dry wine showed a stronger soil component and mounting power. Finishes with superb breadth and an impression of weightlessness. I might have initially mistaken this for the RSV-and vice-versa-had I tasted these blind, but this is ultimately the more powerful wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN (ST)) |
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€13,690.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93+)Bright medium red. Pungent aromas of wild strawberry, minerals, spices and pepper. Not a fat wine but classy and suave, with terrific peppery, minerally lift in the middle palate. With aeration, this classically dry wine showed a stronger soil component and mounting power. Finishes with superb breadth and an impression of weightlessness. I might have initially mistaken this for the RSV-and vice-versa-had I tasted these blind, but this is ultimately the more powerful wine. |
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Vaucluse | 1 | - |
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€1,695.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€100,190.00 |
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Vinous (96)Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, mocha, minerals and underbrush. Silky-sweet and utterly spherical, conveying superb fruit intensity without any heaviness or hardness. Finishes with sweet tannins and terrific aromatic persistence. Wonderfully complex and soil-driven wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€9,965.00 |
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Vinous (96)Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, mocha, minerals and underbrush. Silky-sweet and utterly spherical, conveying superb fruit intensity without any heaviness or hardness. Finishes with sweet tannins and terrific aromatic persistence. Wonderfully complex and soil-driven wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€25,060.00 |
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Vinous (96)Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, mocha, minerals and underbrush. Silky-sweet and utterly spherical, conveying superb fruit intensity without any heaviness or hardness. Finishes with sweet tannins and terrific aromatic persistence. Wonderfully complex and soil-driven wine. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€459.00 |
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Exhibit the distinctive characteristics of France's Rhône Valley with Domaine Saint Gayan Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007. Crafted by the meticulous Ronchia family, this exquisite blend integrates Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes, epitomising the wine's historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The grapes are harvested by hand from vines aged up to 100 years old, fermented in stainless steel, and matured in oak foudres to uphold the integrity of the vintage's complex structure. The resulting wine showcases a deep, ruby hue, with rich flavours of red and dark fruits enhanced by a seamless blend of spices, earthiness and well-integrated tannins. The Domaine Saint Gayan Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007 is a proper tribute to its region, offering immaculate balance and an extended finish, fabulous for pairing with game or red meat dishes. Add this impeccable vintage to your refined wine collection and appreciate the unique traits it offers as it continues to evolve over the next decade. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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€1,995.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2007 Dominus has a deep garnet color. After a swirl or two, it explodes from the glass with notes of crème de cassis, blueberry preserves, stewed plums, and rose oil, followed by touches of Sichuan pepper, cinnamon toast, and forest floor, with a hint of crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate reveals an incredibly firm, yet approachable, structure of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the dense, multilayered, slowly evolving black and blue fruits, finishing with a whole firework display of spices, floral notes, and minerals. |
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Nahe | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€496.00 |
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Vinous (94)(for 375 ml.) Rich golden yellow. Magnificent aromas of yellow plum, honeysuckle and cinnamon complemented by a waft of smoky botrytis. Musky pineapple jam and elevated minerality animate the palate. The very long, dense and juicy finish is marked by a refined spiciness. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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€3,280.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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€5,725.00 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
€967.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Showing better than it did from cask, this soft, generous, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007 exhibits sweet black currant fruit intermixed with cedar, roasted herbs, and subtle smoke. Round, hedonistic, and already complex, this blend of 73.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26.5% Merlot should drink well for 12-15 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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€9,075.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Bright, deep red. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, blueberry, menthol and musky herbs. Rich, chewy and dry; comes across as quite austere after the last couple of grand crus. But then Jeremy Seysses finds this quality to be reassuring in the context of 2007. I'm drawn to austerity in this vintage, he told me, adding that he plans to lay down magnums of this wine in his personal cellar, along with the Clos de la Roche and Echezeaux. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent thrust. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€963.00 |
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Vinous (93+)These 2007 Baroli from Elio Grasso are worth successors to the stunning 2006s. Readers will have to wait until 2012 for the 2006 Barolo Rüncot. The more time passes, the greater my esteem grows for this underappreciated and often overlooked grower in Monforte. To be sure Domenico Clerico, Conterno-Fantino and Aldo and Giacomo Conterno get most of the attention in Monforte, but at their best Grasso's Baroli more than hold their own. A recent magnum of the 2000 Rüncot was quite possibly the finest and most elegant 100% new French oak-aged Barolo I have ever tasted. Grasso's 2007s Baroli saw 30 days of contact on the skins followed by a full 30 months in large, neutral oak casks. The 2007 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera opens with an exotic bouquet of candied red fruit, flowers, mint and minerals. This is an unsually opulent, racy style for Grasso. The Gavarini is a touch hot and alcoholic at first, but with several hours of air, that quality seemed to resolve itself nicely. Silky, beautifully integrated tannins frame a finish of exceptional elegance. The personality of the year marks the Gavarini to a significant degree. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,650.00 |
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Vinous (96)The flagship 2007 Barolo Riserva Runcot is remarkably fresh for the year. Sweet, perfumed and sensual, the 2007 wraps around the palate with stunning depth and sheer radiance. Layers of expressive red fruit, flowers, spices and mint all come to life as the wine opens up. The Runcot captures the best qualities of the year; deep fruit, expressive aromatics and wonderful nuance, all in a soft, supple wine that should enjoy a long drinking window. I can't wait to see how the 2007 ages. Today it is seamless and utterly impeccable from the very first taste. This is without question one of the great 2007s. Grasso gave the 2007 40 days on the skins, followed by 45 months in 100% new French oak barrels, all of which the wine handles with grace to burn. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€2,150.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)Saturated dark red. Knockout nose combines liqueur-like raspberry, coffee, smoke, licorice and brown spices. Tightly coiled and powerful, conveying an impression of energy but at the same time sweeter and more harmonious than the Mazis. Perhaps best today on the extremely long, palate-staining finish, which features an almost electric impression of precision and complex suggestions of minerals, coffee and spices. Hervet describes 2007 as a vintage that offers great transparency of terroir, and this wine could serve as Exhibit A. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 90 (VN) |
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€389.00 |
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Vinous (90)(15% alcohol): Bright red. Floral red berries and spicy red cherry on the bright nose. Then fresh and clean in the mouth, with mineral and inky notes complementing sweet dark cherry and underbrush flavors. The long finish features supple tannins and a repeating inky nuance. Much better than the 2007 Brunello normale. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 95 (VN) |
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€347.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality. It is another superb effort from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 95 (VN) |
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€559.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality. It is another superb effort from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€715.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this beautiful, textured wine. The richness of the fruit radiates through to the long, polished finish. The 2007 Saffredi impresses for its fabulous balance and soft, enveloping personality. It is another superb effort from proprietor Elisabetta Geppetti. |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 1 | - |
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€270.00 |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 89-92 (VN (ST)) |
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€596.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)Good bright ruby-red. Sexy nose offers black cherry, blackberry and a gamey nuance. Sweet and juicy, with an attractive layered texture and very good definition to the flavors of cherry, mocha and leather. Cooling acids contribute to the impression of shape and structure. Finishes juicy and long, if a bit youthfully brutal today. (A second sample was more pliant in the middle palate, and broader and sweeter on the back end.) This high-altitude, limestone-rich site, always picked late, is exactly the type of property that was able to take advantage of the favorable September and October weather in 2007. |
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Rhone | 3 | 93 (VN) |
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€557.00 |
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Vinous (93)Bright red. Black raspberry and floral aromas are complemented by Asian spices, anise and white pepper. Racy, finely etched red berry and cherry flavors stain the palate and become deeper and sweeter with air. Shows no rough edges and finishes with superb focus and sweet, sappy persistence. This puts most Chateauneufs in the shade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€759.00 |
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Vinous (93)Bright red. Black raspberry and floral aromas are complemented by Asian spices, anise and white pepper. Racy, finely etched red berry and cherry flavors stain the palate and become deeper and sweeter with air. Shows no rough edges and finishes with superb focus and sweet, sappy persistence. This puts most Chateauneufs in the shade. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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Experience the opulent Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007, an outstanding representation of French oenology from the acclaimed producer Emmanuel Reynaud. This creation hails from the renowned vineyards of Cotes Du Rhone, a territory known for producing fierce, power-packed wines. Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 is no exception, boasting a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. This dark and intense wine showcases the potential of Rhone wines. It offers an enticing bouquet of concentrated black fruit entwined with spice and undercurrents of soft tannins, culminating in an attention-demanding finish. Each bottle bears the mark of meticulous traditional viticulture practices and extended maturation in old foudres, ensuring an exquisite expression of the vintage. Enjoy this jewel of a wine with hearty meals, or as a stand-alone treat. The Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 should undoubtedly hold a special place in the cellar of every discerning wine aficionado. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€3,830.00 |
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Experience the opulent Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007, an outstanding representation of French oenology from the acclaimed producer Emmanuel Reynaud. This creation hails from the renowned vineyards of Cotes Du Rhone, a territory known for producing fierce, power-packed wines. Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 is no exception, boasting a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. This dark and intense wine showcases the potential of Rhone wines. It offers an enticing bouquet of concentrated black fruit entwined with spice and undercurrents of soft tannins, culminating in an attention-demanding finish. Each bottle bears the mark of meticulous traditional viticulture practices and extended maturation in old foudres, ensuring an exquisite expression of the vintage. Enjoy this jewel of a wine with hearty meals, or as a stand-alone treat. The Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 2007 should undoubtedly hold a special place in the cellar of every discerning wine aficionado. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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€1,230.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)I tasted the 2007 Flaccianello a number of times from barrel and tank before it was bottled. The 2007 is a bold, extroverted Flaccianello that sweeps across the palate with sensual layers of candied cherries, violets, spices and minerals. Dark, mentholated notes develop in the glass, adding further dimensions of inner sweetness, weight and complexity to this Tuscan thoroughbred. While so many 2007s are forward and open, Flaccianello remains muscular, taut and in need of significant cellaring. Still, the round, enveloping finish augurs extremely well for the future. Flaccianello is a selection of the estate's finest Sangiovese and is aged in French oak. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
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€405.00 |
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