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$109.99
ROBERT PARKER 95-97 POINTS - "What a worthy rival to the prodigious 2005! This is another superb success from proprietress Christine Valette, but it Read More...
is distressing to hear that this property may be up for sale. The inky/blue/purple-colored, formidably concentrated 2008 exhibits aromas of smoke, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, roasted coffee, and spice box. Boasting fabulous fruit and purity, a multilayered texture, full body, and prominent, but sweet, well-integrated tannin, this is a tour de force in winemaking from an outstanding and a perfectionist proprietor. Give it 5-6 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following three decades."
$213.99
ROBERT PARKER 99 POINTS: "Inky, bluish/black/purple, with notes of spring flowers, licorice, camphor, graphite, and a boatload of blueberry, black Read More...
raspberry and blackberry fruit, this is a powerful, full-bodied Troplong Mondot. All the building components of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol are judiciously and impressively integrated. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made by Christine Valette and her husband Xavier Pariente with the consultancy help of Michel Rolland. I-m not sure what the heady alcohol level is in Troplong Mondot in 2010 (it certainly must be in the 15%+ range), but it is well-concealed behind the extravagant, richness, full-bodied power, and pure nobility of this majestic wine. Forget this for 5-7 years and drink it over the following three decades."
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS: "Ripe and dense, but very vibrant and energetic, as a torrent of cassis, blackberry coulis and fig paste rushes through, framed by enticing black licorice and evenly roasted alder and juniper notes. The long finish has lots of grip and acidity, but they work together and are deeply embedded. Captures the fruit and structure of the vintage superbly. Best from 2015 through 2030." –JM
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS: "Ripe and dense, but very vibrant and energetic, as a torrent of cassis, blackberry coulis and fig paste rushes through, framed by enticing black licorice and evenly roasted alder and juniper notes. The long finish has lots of grip and acidity, but they work together and are deeply embedded. Captures the fruit and structure of the vintage superbly. Best from 2015 through 2030." –JM
$129.99
ROBERT PARKER 92 POINTS - "Totally shut down and enclosed, with an impressively saturated purple/black color and a promising but tightly strung nose Read More...
of mineral, vanilla, espresso, black cherry and currant, this wine has beautiful purity, medium to full body, relatively high but sweet tannin, and a long 30-35 second finish. The wine is very firm but impressive as well as promising. Patience please! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020. Last tasted, 11/02."
$240.00
WINE SPECTATOR 97 POINTS - "Black in color. Blackberry, licorice and brewed coffee aromas follow through to a full body, with a wonderful concentration Read More...
of fruit, a great texture and polished, silky tannins. Goes on for minutes. Best after 2017. 4,580 cases made."
ROBERT PARKER 95 POINTS - "A stunning effort from Alexander Thienpont, the 2005 Vieux Chateau Certan (a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as creme de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep. It should develop magnificently, and age for 30-40 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035."
ROBERT PARKER 95 POINTS - "A stunning effort from Alexander Thienpont, the 2005 Vieux Chateau Certan (a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as creme de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep. It should develop magnificently, and age for 30-40 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035."
$387.99
ROBERT PARKER 99 POINTS: "The 2010 Vieux Chateau Certan, a blend of 86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol. Read More...
Production was lower than in 2009 and the alcohol slightly higher, but the pH is 3.7, which is surprisingly reasonable given the lofty power and alcoholic clout this full-bodied wine possesses. Dense purple-colored , the 2010 displays a vivid yet astonishing array of spice box, red, blue and black fruits, crushed rock and spring flowers. The oak is well-concealed behind the lavish concentration and richness. Exceptionally pure, this unbelievable wine flirts with perfection. Unfortunately, there is 20% less of it than in 2009, and the tannins warrant a good 8-10 years of cellaring, as I suspect it could actually close down. This is another 40- to 50-year effort in 2010 that should elicit considerable interest from wine consumers."
WINE SPECTATOR 98 POINTS: "A stunner, this marries structured tobacco, ganache and loam notes to a glorious core of raspberry, blackberry and plum coulis flavors, accented by coffee, roasted mesquite and black tea aromatics. A terrific minerality courses throughout, with the finish letting power and refinement play out almost endlessly. Best from 2017 through 2040."–JM
WINE SPECTATOR 98 POINTS: "A stunner, this marries structured tobacco, ganache and loam notes to a glorious core of raspberry, blackberry and plum coulis flavors, accented by coffee, roasted mesquite and black tea aromatics. A terrific minerality courses throughout, with the finish letting power and refinement play out almost endlessly. Best from 2017 through 2040."–JM
$22.99
ROBERT PARKER 90 POINTS - "A terrific wine from proprietor Thierry Gaudrie, this wine, which has a similar blend to the La Vieille Cure (73% Merlot, 18% Read More...
Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon), has an inky purple color and a big, sweet kiss of blueberry liqueur intermixed with creme de cassis, camphor, licorice and a hint of graphite. Full-bodied, rich and unctuously textured, this is a seriously endowed Fronsac to drink over the next 15+ years."
$5.99
The 2010 Yvon Mau Vin de Pays is made of 100% Merlot, and comes from the Aude -- part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. The terrain encounters a sunny, mild Read More...
Mediterranean climate featuring this area is known for producing wines of that over-deliver in taste and value.
Anyone can find a great $50 bottle of wine, or even a great $25 bottle of wine, but finding something delectable for under $8.00 can get a little dicey. However in this business, we strive to find such wines, and are delighted to offer you this Merlot by Yvon Mau. The 2010 Yvon Mau Vin de Pays is made of 100% Merlot, and comes from the Aude -- part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. The terrain encounters a sunny, mild Mediterranean climate featuring this area is known for producing wines of that over-deliver in taste and value. The wine is bright ruby-colored, and comes alive with a bouquet of fresh red cherry, roses, and a hint of vanilla. It is medium-bodied, (13% abv) with ripe cherry fruit, balanced acids and notes of red plum and violets. The wine finishes with a smooth, velvety, subtle finish, and is a tremendous buy at $7.95. Try this with burgers, steak or tomato-based pasta dishes.
Anyone can find a great $50 bottle of wine, or even a great $25 bottle of wine, but finding something delectable for under $8.00 can get a little dicey. However in this business, we strive to find such wines, and are delighted to offer you this Merlot by Yvon Mau. The 2010 Yvon Mau Vin de Pays is made of 100% Merlot, and comes from the Aude -- part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. The terrain encounters a sunny, mild Mediterranean climate featuring this area is known for producing wines of that over-deliver in taste and value. The wine is bright ruby-colored, and comes alive with a bouquet of fresh red cherry, roses, and a hint of vanilla. It is medium-bodied, (13% abv) with ripe cherry fruit, balanced acids and notes of red plum and violets. The wine finishes with a smooth, velvety, subtle finish, and is a tremendous buy at $7.95. Try this with burgers, steak or tomato-based pasta dishes.
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