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  • Vin

    FAIVELEY - Corton Grand cru Clos des Cortons - 2011

    • 94 - 97 Points

    Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

    January 2012

    Deep red with ruby tones. Sappy, perfumed nose offers cherry, white pepper, crushed stone, mint and...

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    FAIVELEY - Corton Grand cru Clos des Cortons - 2011

    • 94-96 Points

    Burghound.com

    Allen Meadows, January 2012

    A brooding, deep and introverted nose grudgingly gives up notes of cassis, earth, wood and a hint...

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    FAIVELEY - Latricières-Chambertin Grand cru - 2011

    • 93 - 96 Points

    Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

    January 2012

    Good bright red. Noble, airy aromas of piquant pomegranate, smoky minerality, white pepper and...

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    FAIVELEY - Latricières-Chambertin Grand cru - 2011

    • 93-95 Points

    Burghound.com

    Allen Meadows, January 2012

    This offers up a completely different aromatic profile than that of the Mazis with its extremely...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - 2010

    • 89-91 Points

    Burghound.com

    Allen Meadows, January 2012

    A reduced nose hides the nuance but it's clear that the underlying fruit is ripe. There is good...

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    ILLUMINATI - Riparosso - 2012

    Gambero Rosso

    Two glasses indicate "very good wines". *** - indicates wineries that have won ten three glass...

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    PIRRAMIMMA - Petit Verdot Reserve - 2011

    • - 92 points-

    The Globe and Mail

    Petit verdot, typically a supporting grape in Bordeaux blends, produces dark, jammy reds....

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    GRGICH HILLS - Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc - 2011

    • - 93 points-

    Wine and Spirits Magazine

    Farmed under Biodynamics at Grgich’s American Canyon and Carneros estate vineyards, this wine has...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc - 2011

    • - 90 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    This 100% estate-grown wine is the inaugural vintage that’s certified biodynamic. Free sulphur:...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc - 2011

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Review Online

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    GRGICH HILLS - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010

    San Diego Wine Competition

    Platinum awards will be reserved for wines nominated for Best of Show.

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    FAIVELEY - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Damodes - 2011

    • - 93 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    So close to Cosne-Romanée that it borders Les Malconsorts, this is a wine that almost belongs in...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc - 2011

    San Franciso Chronicle

    December 2011

    Mike Grgich's Napa legacy is in spectacular form right now, with this dramatic verbena-accented...

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    CONFURON-COTETIDOT - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint-Jacques - 2011

    • - 95 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    December 2011

    The terroir really sings here and the voice of the winemaker (in the shape of 100% stems) can be...

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    CATENA - Zapata Malbec Argentino - 2008

    • - 97 points-

    Wine Advocate

    Jay S Miller, December 2011

    The 2008 Argentino Malbec is a blend of 65% Adrianna and 35% Nicasia fruit. It, too, spent 24...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2010

    Wine Spectator

    October 2011

    Wine of the Day - September 20, 2011 Sandy tannins wrap around a supple core of blackberry,...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2008

    Wine Spectator

    October 2011

    Wine of the Day - September 20, 2011 Sandy tannins wrap around a supple core of blackberry,...

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    LUCA - Pinot noir - 2012

    • - 93 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    October 2011

    Top Wine Pick, Oct 29, 2011 Cherry-berry goodness with luscious layers of hedonistic happiness....

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    TRIMBACH - Gewürztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - 2005

    • 17.5

    Jancis Robinson

    Jancis Robinson, September 2011

    Very correct floral nose with a firm backbone. Not a bad price for the age and purity! Refreshing...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2011

    A strong and structured red with lots of dark fruits and chocolate. Full and silky with a solid...

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    CATENA - Nicolás Catena Zapata - 2007

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    March 2011

    A ripe, modern success with everything a fan of New World reds might want. The nose is floral and...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Champs Canet - 2012

    • 90-93 Points

    Burghound.com

    Allen Meadows, February 2011

    A ripe and highly expressive nose of acacia blossom, white peach and a pretty array of citrus...

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    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr - 2009

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Spectator

    Very lush and rich, with candied ginger overtones to the red peach and baked apple flavors. Long...

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    DOMAINE DE COURCEL - Pommard 1er cru Grand Clos des Epenots - 2007

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2010

    The Domaine de Courcel owns a large part of the heart of the Epenots vineyard, within the walls of...

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