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Haute Pierre Chateauneuf du Pape 2006

Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in France Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

Deep ruby/purple color in addition to a gorgeous nose of black fruits, spring flowers, licorice, incense, lavender, and grilled Provencal herbs.   On the palate, the wine is rich, revealing intense licorice-haute-pierre-2006like flavors.  Full-bodied.

Chateau de Candale Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Posted on Saturday, May 9, 2009 in France Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

The stunningly deep color and a lush nose of Chateau de Candale give way to a wine of superb  Intensity.  A nose-filling aroma of strawberries, cinnamon and oak. 

Rich, concentrated dark fruit flavors combine with velvety tannins for extraordinary balance and a lingering, complex finish.

Chateau de Bel-Air Lalande de Pomerol

Posted on Saturday, May 9, 2009 in France Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

Drinking wines from this appellation, situated so close to Pomerol is a great way to get some great left bank Merlot, without paying Pomerol prices.  Minerals, iron, dark chocolate, strawberry and cherry fruit are complex bel-airand unfold in layers.  The finish is soft and elegant.