Blason d’Issan
It reveals notes of violets, blue & black fruits, a striking minerality, excellent purity, texture & length, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel & noticeable but sweet, well-integrated tannins.
2009
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Chateau Beau Sejour Becot 1GCCB
Read moreDense blue/purple-hued 2009 reveals a blockbuster nose of blueberry pie, black fruits, licorice, forest floor, spring flowers and a hint of mocha.
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Chateau Gloria Cru B
Read moreA dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by an expressive, flamboyant bouquet of black fruits, Christmas spices, licorice and roasted Provencal herbs. Fuller-bodied, more concentrated and extracted than most vintages with soft tannins, its low acidity and a sumptuous, plump style remind me of a modern day version of the 1982 (which is fully mature but still in great shape).
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Chateau Lafon Rochet 4CC
Read moreThis wine seems to be one of the few that has not yet recovered from bottling. In a somewhat monolithic, latched-down style, it has plenty of stuffing, lots of structure and an impressive dark ruby/purple color, but it is very hard to coax from the glass. It is a rather classic St.-Estephe made by the Tesseron family.
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Chateau Marquis de Terme 4CC
Read moreA ripe, woodsy wine with plenty of forest floor, black currant, cherry and dusty, loamy soil notes, this wine is showing quite well, with medium to full-bodied, silky tannins and a long finish.
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Chateau Musar White 2009
Read moreDeep golden straw in colour, this enticing wine has intense aromas of toasted brioche, almonds, apricots, baked apples, ripe pears, vanilla pods and honey. The palate is opulent with a buttery honeyed texture and vibrant flavours of nuts, tarte tatin, vanilla, butterscotch, apples and quince. It is rich and mellow with a very long, honeyed finish.
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Clos Marsalette Blanc (white)
Read moreThis fresh and elegant white was aged on the lees for 9 months. Bright and lemony with pure vanilla notes, this medium/full-body wine is complex and balanced, and has a pleasing length and character. It is just now entering its drinking window and has potential to age further.
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Mas Amiel Vintage Charles Dupuy Maury (red)
Read moreThis wine expresses its originality via its surprising nose of black truffles, black berry jam, caramel, pepper and spicy. This offering boasts impregnating acidulating and dazzling sugary notes. This mineral tannins offer good balance on the finish. This wine is perfect to pair with lamb, cheese platter or chocolate cake.
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Waipara West Late Harvest Chard
Read moreThe 2009 Late Harvest Chardonnay has a lively green straw colour. A complex and creamy aroma of honeysuckle, orange blossom and pineapple. The wine is made in a sweet style with a full palate accompanied by flavours of dried fig caramelized banana and melons. It finishes long with tropical fruit and zest.
