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Bordeaux Canon-Fronsac

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  Chateau Clos Puy Arnaud 2005 NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95

  Clos Puy Arnaud is nearly always a seriously made as well as potentially long-lived offering, as evidenced by the 2005. This blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts a saturated blue/purple colour in addition to a sweet nose of black raspberries, cranberries, crushed rocks and background wood. Displaying terrific old vine intensity, it hits the palate with a rush of fruit, glycene and tannin. With good structure, purity and potential, it will require 2-3 years to settle down and should last for 5 or more years.
  - Robert Parker 90-92

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  Chateau Clos des Lunelles 2005 NZD $119.95 NZD $104.95

  The Clos de Castillon offering from perfectionists Chantal and Gérard Perse, the 2005 Clos des Lunelles fashioned from yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare, is a candidate for the reference point wine of the appellation. Inky/blue/purple-coloured with stunning aromas of spring flowers, sweet cherries, black currants, crushed rocks and new oak, it possesses fabulous fruit, remarkable intensity and texture, full body and a huge moderately tannic finish. The natural alcohol comes in at 14.3%. Anticipated maturity is 2010-2020+.
  - Robert Parker 91-94

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Bordeaux Fronsac

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  Chateau Les Trois Croix 2005 NZD $62.95 NZD $57.95
  This is the finest effort I have yet tasted from the former director of Mouton Rothschild proprietor Patrick Leon. A Blend of 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc, the 2005 Les Trois Croix oozes sweet black cheery and currant fruit from its projected bouquet. Displaying excellent purity, medium body and a Pinot Noir-like elegant character, it should drink well for a decade. Robert Parker 88-89
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  Chateau La Vieille Cure 2005 NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95

  While the 2005 does not equal the prodigious 2003 (the finest La Vieille Cure to date), this Merlot-dominated effort was fashioned under the guidance of Michel Rolland. It is a dense, powerful, dark ruby/purple-tinged offering exhibiting a big structure, loads of substance as well as extract and high tannin. Give this sleep of the vintage 2-3 years of bottle age and consume it over the following two decades.
  - Robert Parker 89-91

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  Chateau Villars 2009 NZD $34.95
  A solid effort, and possibly the best wine ever made at Villars, the 2009 exhibits a deep ruby/purple colour as well as notes of forest floor, crushed rocks, blueberries, and raspberries, a superb texture, admirable purity, and a long, full-bodied finish. It should drink well for 15-20 years.
  Robert Parker 90-92/100
  
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Bordeaux Haut-Medoc

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  Chateau Peyrabon 2004 NZD $34.95 NZD $32.95
  We have been importing this particular Chateau for a number of years and the 2004 is just starting to show beautifully. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and small amounts of Petit Verdot give this wine its bright purple inky colour with a bouquet of blueberries, mocha and smoke. On the palate it carries good weight, silky tannins and an infusion of berry compote. Excellent length, focus and a good degree of purity. Starting to drink very well now but will also cellar for another 5/6 years and at the price it offers excellent value.
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  Chateau Pierbone 2005 NZD $34.95 NZD $32.95
  Like many other wineries in Bordeaux, Chateau Pierbone had an exceptional 2005 vintage. Made from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot the wine expresses the terroir of the Haut-Medoc being full bodied yet steely with very tight fine grain tannins. This is magnificent Bordeaux from one of the best vintages ever, at the price it is exceptional value, drinking now or over the next 4-5 years.
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  Chateau Cissac 2003 NZD $49.95 NZD $46.95 Out of stock
  Cru Bourgeois is the classification below the great "growth" classification in Bordeaux which was established in 1855. The best of these wines can be as good as, and at times even better, than a third or fourth growth wine. Chateau Cissac 03 is the typical Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This has a very appealing dark tar colour and exhibits dark berry fruit and a tobacco bouquet. The palate is very full yet very clean with a great depth and concentration with the flavours of the land (or 'terroir') of the Haut Medoc, dominant in the tannin structure. Also available in cases of 6, which over-rides the minimum requirement of 12 bottles per order. Comes in a classy branded wooden box if ordered in cases of 12.
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  Chateau Citran 2005 NZD $56.95 NZD $52.95 Out of stock
  There is very little that we can add to the already glowing praise and exuberance of the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux. Chateau Citran is one of those properties that has taken an incredible leap in quality and has produced an absolute classic. A Cru Bourgeois from the Haut-Medoc made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, typical 2005 with ripe and gripping tannins, very good intensity and length almost minerally and beautifully perfumed, lovely structure, firm acidity to carry it, starting to drink well now, however much better in 2-3 years time.
  
  Black-red, very pronounced nose (typical of Citran), quite smoky and open, crunchy fruit, upfront and supple. Drink 2008-16.
  - Decanter Magazine 3/5

Bordeaux Lalande-de-pomerol

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  Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2005 NZD $98.95

  From the personal estate of one of Bordeaux's most influential tastemakers, Hubert de Bouard, the 2005 La Fleur de Bouard is potentially one of the finest yet produced... and that's saying something given the consistent quality. A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, its blue/black/purple colour is accompanied by beautiful aromas of charcoal, melted licorice espresso, blackberries and blue fruits. Deep, opulent and full bodied with sewet tannin as well as a powerful finish. It will require consumption during its first 7-8 years of life.
  - Robert Parker 90-92

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  La Chenade 2004 NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
  This fruit-accented wine should provide enjoyable drinking as soon as it is in bottle. It is fresh, fruity and agreeable with notes of cassis (40% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend) and crisp, grainy tannins. One of the best examples of a very well priced Pomerol which due to its vintage and characteristics offers excellent value for money drinking when young but also will develop for another 5-6 years.
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Bordeaux Margaux

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  Chateau Cantenac Brown 2003 NZD $97.95 NZD $94.95 Out of stock
  The 2003 vintage, the hottest on record, it is starting to show lovely soft tannins with aromas of mocca and tobacco a superb effort revealing attractive, earthy, black currant fruit intermixed with notions of herbs and new oak. A steely, slightly austere, medium-bodied, concentrated, firmly structured Margaux. It will require 3-4 years of bottle age. Anticipated maturity 2009-2018.
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  Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 1986 NZD $419.95 NZD $399.95
  A classic example of a superb second wine from a very good vintage that it is showing superbly now. Classic Margaux where finesse, elegance and symmetry is everything, nuances of black truffle dry earth and a touch if exotic spices are well evident. This is a great substitute for the premier wine on lesser vintages at well under half of the price.
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  Chateau Margaux 2004 NZD $649.95 Out of stock
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  Chateau Margaux 2005 NZD $1300.00 Out of stock

  The 2005 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot and it is a gorgeously pure, intense, deep purple/ruby-tinged effort offering exquisite, surprisingly nuanced and complex aromatics for such a young Chateau Margaux. The mouthfeel is one of opulence, silk, purity, full-bodied concentration, terrific intensity, unbelievable freshness and vibrancy and sweet tannin. The tannin levels are the highest ever measured at this estate but the alcohol is only around 13%, not particularly high by this vintages standards. It is a candidate for 50+ years of evolution. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2060+.
  -Robert Parker 96-100

Bordeaux Medoc

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  Chateau Vieux Robin 2000 NZD $39.95 Out of stock
  An outstanding example of a superb Médoc from a classic vintage. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and exhibits terrific mouth feel and good length with pedigree. At 6 years of age it is pretty much drinking at its peak though will also keep evolving over the next 3-4 years. This wine falls into the classification of Cru Bourgeois which really represents outstanding value for money. The palate is refined, with hints of savoury notes, black truffle, espresso and cassis. Ideal with roast beef, aged cheese etc.
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  Chateau Pontensac 1996 NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95

  Long considered 'top of the class' of the Cru Bourgeois, Chateau Potensac is managed by Michel Delon, the proprietor of the Grand Cru Chateau Leoville-Las Cases. The similarities are obvious.

  Excellent youthful colour in this great Medoc wine with a first class bouquet of ripe cabernet, cedar wood, minerals (due to the deep roots of the old vines) and creamy new oak. Entry fruit is firmish and quite tightly reined, yet this wine shows big fruit under the tannic core. The finish is long, nicely layered and expressive.

  Young and a bit tight at the moment, this will age extremely well over the next 7 to 10 years.

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  Chateau Potensac 2005 NZD $84.95 NZD $82.95

  Fine deep cassis fruit, quite full, grippy and long, the Saint-Julien of the Médoc. Drink 2009-2016.
  - Decanter Magazine 3/5

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  Chateau Rollan de By 2005 NZD $56.95

  The dense 2005 Rollan de By offers terrific fruit, full body, loads of tannin and plenty of earth, black fruit, spice and forrest floor characteristics. It should round into shape in 2-3 years and keep for a decade or more.
  - Robert Parker 88-90

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  Chateau Lynch Bages 2009 NZD $289.95
  "The highest levels of polyphenols ever measured at Lynch Bages (20% higher than any prior vintage) are found in the 2009, which achieved 13.4% natural alcohol, and a normal pH of 3.64. Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it is the greatest Lynch Bages since the outstanding duo of 1989 and 1990. The black/purple-tinged 2009 exhibits a glorious perfume of graphite, black currants, and subtle smoke, powerful, thick, unctuously textured flavours, huge yet sweet tannins, fabulous purity, and a finish that lasts 40-45 seconds. Five to eight years of patience will be required, but this is a 30-40-year wine from this popular estate run by the affable and highly respected Cazes family. (Tasted three times.)"
  Robert Parker 94-96+/100
  
  Please Note: This wine will be arriving on approximately January 2012.
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  Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2006 NZD $994.95 Out of stock
  "A sensational effort, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a classic Mouton perfume of creme de cassis, flowers, blueberries, and only a hint of oak. Dalhuin told me that in whisky barrel-tasting vintages such as 1989 and 1990, Mouton was aged in heavily-toasted barrels, and they have backed off to a much lighter toast for the barrels’ interior. I think this has worked fabulously well with the cassis quality fruit they get from their Cabernet Sauvignon. The full-bodied, powerful 2006 possesses extraordinary purity and clarity. A large-scaled, massive Mouton Rothschild that ranks as one of the top four or five wines of the vintage, it may turn out to be the longest-lived wine of the vintage by a landslide. The label will undoubtedly be controversial as a relative of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud, has painted a rather comical Zebra staring aimlessly at what appears to be a palm tree in the middle of a stark courtyard. I suppose a psychiatrist could figur... more »
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  Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2006 NZD $984.95 Out of stock
  "One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite’s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a remarkable Lafite Rothschild that should be drinkable much earlier than the 2005, but age for three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2035+." ... more »
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  Chateau Lynch Bages 2005 NZD $249.95 NZD $194.95
  "This outstanding effort is slightly lighter, more streamlined and delicate than followers of Lynch Bages have come to expect after such great vintages as 1982, 1989, 1990, 1996, and 2000. A deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by a classic Medoc nose of tapenade, roasted herbs, licorice, cedar, black currants, and damp earth. Medium-bodied with moderate tannin, sweet fruit, and surprising softness as well as forwardness for a 2005 northern Medoc, it can be drunk now and over the next 20+ years."
  91/100 Robert Parker... more »
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Bordeaux Pessac-Leognan

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  Chateau Haut Brion 2004 NZD $493.95 NZD $479.95 Out of stock
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  Chateau Pape Clement 2002 NZD $172.95 NZD $164.95
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  Chateau Olivier 2004 NZD $53.95 NZD $49.95
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  Domaine de Chevalier 1999 NZD $129.95 NZD $124.95
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Bordeaux Pomerol

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  Chateau Nenin 2009 NZD $129.95
  "A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc that achieved nearly 14% natural alcohol, the 2009 Nenin is the finest wine I have tasted since the estate was acquired by Jean-Hubert Delon (the family that also owns Leoville Las Cases). The full-bodied Nenin exhibits lots of cranberry and boysenberry fruit, a hefty, rich mouth feel, and a fresh, lively, long, rich style. It can be drunk young or cellared for three decades. (Tasted once.)"
  Robert Parker 91-93/100
  
  Please Note: This wine will be arriving on approximately January 2012.
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  Chateau Nenin 2005 NZD $189.95 NZD $184.95

  A strong effort from Leoville Las-Cases's winemaking team, the powerful 2005 Nenin (14.2% alcohol) was created from a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Only 41% of the production was used. Its deep ruby/purple colour is followed by sweet cranberry, black cherry and cassis fruit, impressive intensity, full body, low acidity, ripe tannin and plenty of power and length. Although somewhat monolithic, it should develop additional nuances with 3-4 years of bottle age. It will last for two decades.
  - Robert Parker 90-92

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Bordeaux Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

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  Chateau Clos Chaumont 2005 NZD $49.95 NZD $44.95
  "Generally a blend of two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Clos Chaumont's deep ruby/purple-hued 2005 reveals sweet scents of white chocolate, blueberries and raspberries, medium body, good acidity and plenty of power, glycene and tannin. Enjoy it during its first 5-8 years of life.
  Robert Parker 87-89/100
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Bordeaux Saint-Emilion

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  Chateau Fombrauge 2005 NZD $129.95 NZD $94.95
  "This estate has come on strong under the auspices of visionary proprietor Bernard Magrez and winemaking consultant Michel Rolland, and it has been one of this journal's great value picks over the last 7-8 vintages. In 2005, the harvest took place between September 22nd and October 6th, and the final blend consisted of 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a sumptuous bouquet of white chocolate, graphite, black cherry jam, and currants. Medium to full-bodied with moderate tannin, more structure than usual, loads of glycerin, and a persistent mouthfeel, it should be drinkable in 2-3 years, and evolve for 12-15."
  90-92/100 Robert Parker
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  Chateau La Grande Clotte 2004 NZD $34.95 NZD $29.95
  This comes from Michel Rolland's personal property and shows the hallmark of his winemaking style of well integrated oak and silky tannins. An exceptional Saint-Emilion that offers extraordinary value for money, the 2004 vintage will start drinking quite well now and over the next 5-6 years. Lovely ripe Merlot and Cabernet Franc which offers an array of dark berry fruit, minerals and soave tannins with an ample middle palate, concentration and power. One of the best value for money St. Emilion that you’ll come across.
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  Chateau Lafon La Tuilerie 2004 NZD $56.95

  This is a "Grand Cru Classe" wine from St Emilion and is made by the Lafon family, who are responsible of producing another Accent On Wine favourite the Lagrave Paran. Made from Merlot, Cab Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the wine is garnet red in colour tending to black with a lot of perfume of dry herbs and rose petals, an indication of its relative youth. The wine reflects the typical terrior of St Emilion being a dry firm wine with a great backbone. The wine often takes two to three years from vintage to start developing.

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  Chateau Monbousquet 2005 NZD $164.95

  A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2005 (13.5% alcohol) possesses a saturated blue/purple colour as well as a big, sweet nose of pain grille, roasted herbs, grilled meats, black cherry jam, blackberries and spice. Powerful, full-bodied and dense yet elegant, deep and layered, its pure fruit concentration and overall quality hide the moderately high tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023.
  - Robert Parker 92-94

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Bordeaux Saint-Estephe

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  Les Pagodes de Cos 2009 NZD $129.95
  "The 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos is also a remarkable offering. Composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, it tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol, and is better than most Cos d'Estournel vintages produced in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It is a full-bodied, opulently concentrated wine of amazing richness, density, and intensity. As with the grand vin, the harvest began on September 26 and finished on October 10. This wine possesses this vintage's classic characteristics of enormous power, massive fruit, and extraordinary freshness and precision - largely unprecedented, particularly for Cabernet-based wines in the Medoc. (Tasted once.)"
  Robert Parker 91-94/100
  
  Please Note: This wine will be arriving on approximately January 2012.
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  Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2009 NZD $819.95
  "The 2009 Cos d'Estournel is one of the greatest young wines I have ever tasted ... in the world! An extraordinary effort I tasted on two separate occasions, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with a dollop of Cabernet Franc has a whopping 14.5% alcohol, but a remarkably normal pH of 3.69. Kudos to Jean-Guillaume Prats and owner Michel Reybier for this amazing wine made from yields of 33 hectolitres per hectare. It will be a legendary claret that should last for 50-60 years. A black/purple colour is accompanied by aromas of graphite, ink, creme de cassis, blackberries, cedar, and incense. Full-bodied and unctuously textured, with an ethereal personality, tons of nuances, and a burgeoning complexity, it is an enormously well-endowed, fresh, perfectly balanced tour de force in winemaking. As mentioned above, it should drink well for 50-60 years. This wine possesses this vintage's classic characteristics of enormous power, massive fruit, and extraordinar... more »
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  Chateau Phelan Segur 2005 NZD $114.95 NZD $89.95
  "This has a very dark hue, and lovely, aromatic, dense, dark and rather gravelly fruit. The palate has a rather pure character with an appealing leanness, and a raft of attractive red fruits presented in a direct, very well defined frame. This certainly has a pleasing nature, backed up by good extract and substance. There is a lot of stuffing for the cellar here. Very good indeed. From my tasting of 2005 Bordeaux at two years of age."
  88-90/100 Robert Parker... more »
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  Chateau Ormes de Pez 2003 NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
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Bordeaux Saint-Julien

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  Chateau Lagrange 2009 NZD $109.95
  "A slightly lighter, less powerful style of St.-Julien, but also less oaky than previous vintages have tended to be, the 2009 Lagrange offers attractive, fresh, red and black currant notes, and an elegant as well as corpulent attack and mid-palate. This wine does not have the weight of the "big boys" of St.-Julien, but it displays an endearing finesse, freshness, and purity. It is by no means a wimpish, understated wine, but in the context of the 2009 vintage, it is somewhat overwhelmed by many of its neighbours. Enjoy it over the next two decades. (Tasted two times.)"
  Robert Parker 90-93/100
  
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  Chateau Talbot 2009 NZD $104.95
  "This is the most impressive Talbot since the 1982 and 1986. It reveals an opaque plum/garnet/purple colour as well as knock-out aromas of black fruits, cedar, incense, liquorice, and a Provencal garrigue-like character. Substantial, sexy, and seductive, it is almost slutty in its exuberance and ostentatiousness. It was a thrill to drink this loaded St.-Julien. It should offer irresistible drinking over the next 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.)"
  Robert Parker 92-94/100
  
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  Chateau Clos du Marquis 1995 NZD $192.95 NZD $189.95
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  Chateau Clos du Marquis 2000 NZD $196.95 NZD $189.95
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Bordeaux Superieur

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  Chateau Girolate 2002 NZD $134.95 NZD $129.95
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  Chateau Lagrave Paran Rouge 2006 NZD $24.95 NZD $22.95
  This Chateau has become our best selling red over the last few years. After exhausting the 2004 and 2005, we have just landed the 2006 vintage that even though it is not as hyped as the 2005 but still a very good one. Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the wine is intensely perfumed, expressive and dense, medium bodied with ripe soft tannins, perfect balance, racy acidity, focused and clean. A little on the young side now but very approachable and will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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  Chateau Croix-Mouton 2009 NZD $26.95
  "One couldn’t ask for a more serious owner than Jean-Philippe Janoueix, who has done such a terrific job at La Confession in St.-Emilion and La Croix St.-Georges in Pomerol. Tiny yields of 31 hectolitres per hectare as well as super attention to detail in both the vineyard and winemaking has resulted in a wine that is a final blend of 87% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot coming in at 14.1% alcohol. The wine is stunning, dense purple in colour, with notes of chocolate, espresso roast, pain grille, blackberries, and cherries. It is a hedonistic mouthful of wine to drink over the next 4-5 years."
  --Robert Parker 89-91/100
  
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Burgundy

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  Domaine de L'Arlot Les Suchots – Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2007 NZD $152.95 NZD $149.95
  From the most southerly portion of Suchots separated from Richebourg only by the small road and we have this outstanding Vosne Romanee, in Burgundy terms this exudes power, a thoroughbred with masses of tannin and concentration, quite bulky and well built, dense and expressive with a superb bouquet of lavender, spring flowers and violets. Mineral with an almost truffle/gamey interface, multi faceted and complex with pronounced purity and precision… Just superb! Cellar for 10-15 years.
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  Domaine de L'Arlot Clos des Forest St Georges - Nuits St Georges 1er Cru 2007 NZD $124.95 NZD $121.95
  By no means a blockbuster, however it should not be after all this is classical red Burgundy at its best, soft, velvety with fantastic middle palate and structure. Lovely mineral characteristics with an almost animal and gamey edge, is all about texture and balance with generous middle palate, precision, focus and outstanding purity. This is one for the cellar with its lovely racy acidity and harmonies character should see it through for the next 10 years.
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  Domaine de L'Arlot Le Petit Plets - Nuits St Georges 1er Cru 2007 NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
  Domaine de L'Arlot owns various vineyards in Nuits St. Georges including some superb 1er Cru parcels. This is one of the outstanding 1er Cru vineyards that even though made from young vines, it's still absolutely magnificent. This is all about great finesse, balance and silkiness. A bouquet of fresh berries, truffle and dark berry compote leads to a weighty palate that expresses excellent vibrancy, clean acidity and total harmony. Will cellar for 6-8 years.
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  Domaine de L'Arlot Le Petit Arlot – Nuits St Georges 1er Cru 2007 NZD $83.95 NZD $79.95
  This is a great introduction to Nuits St Georges made from a blend of young vines from the Clos de L’Arlot it is expressive with red berry fruit that carries a whiff of spice with it that is also picked up by the clean, crisp, precise and overtly mineral suffused light to middle weight flavours that are linear and solidly persistent. Even though it is not an overly complex wine is still exhibits beautiful balance and panache. Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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Chablis

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  Domaine Laffay Chablis 2007 NZD $42.95 NZD $38.95
  One of the small growers that has sustained the traditions and classical style of Chablis. For people that enjoy unoaked Chardonnay, this is a must, superb offering of riverbed pebbles, chalk, dry stone, superb minerality yet displaying incredible freshness, focus and flintiness. One of the great characteristics of Chablis is that it is able to offer full bodied wines with length, concentration and depth without having to result to any oak or oak aging. Enjoy now or over the next 3 years. Ideal with white meats, fish and shell fish.
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  Domaine Laffay Petite Chablis 2006 NZD $34.95 NZD $32.95 Out of stock
  One of the small growers that has sustained the traditions and classical style of Chablis. For people that enjoy unoaked Chardonnay, this is a must, superb offering of riverbed pebbles, chalk, dry stone, superb minerality yet displaying incredible freshness, focus and flintiness. One of the great characteristics of Chablis is that it is able to offer full bodied wines with length, concentration and depth without having to result to any oak or oak aging. Enjoy now or over the next 3 years. Ideal with white meats, fish and shell fish.
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  Domaine Mosnier Chablis 2007 NZD $44.95 NZD $39.95
  Classical Chablis from an outstanding vintage, nerve, minerality yet racy acidity defines this wine but still manages to deliver outstanding frontal fruit and mouth appeal. Always unoaked, flinty, crisp, outstanding minerality, dry herbs and grinded stones. 2007 saw almost ideal conditions in Chablis. The wines are generally not overly alcoholic, with a good natural balance superb acidity, and tremendous focus and purity. Drinking very well now but something that should be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years.
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  Domaine Laffay Chablis 2008 NZD $36.95 NZD $33.95
  Classical Chablis this one, dry, mineral, crisp and bursting with freshness, clarity of fruit and medium body but always in balance, not austere or over done. Laffay is one of those producers that stays the course, his approach is very much hands off when it comes to winemaking he prefers the vineyard to do the talking and this is very much reflected in the wine. It will evolve over the next 4 years or so as it is a little young at present but I will be worth waiting for.
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Champange

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  Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blanc N.V. NZD $146.95 NZD $96.95
  A Cuvee made from 100% Chardonnay from 5 Grand Crus vineyards in the Cotes de Blancs, 2 different vintages were used in the assemblage that reveal the essence of Chardonnay, freshness, refined bubbles with immense purity and focus. An extraordinary Champagne that offers the best qualities of a Blanc de Blanc, lovely elegance with balance, full body but not heavy, great intensity with pure aromas of dry fruits and toasted brioche.
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  Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve N.V. NZD $114.95 NZD $69.95
  Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to be owned and run by the original founding family, in 1818 by Nicolas-François Billecart. Most of their fruit comes from their own vineyards which is actually quite rare in Champagne, this is not your big commercial brand where up to 20% of the price is spent in marketing and advertising, Billecart-Salmon like many other Champagne houses do not rely on big advertising budgets, they have built their reputation on quality, workman ship and class. Pale straw in colour, with a stream of extremely fine bubbles and persistent mousse, offering aromas of mature stone fruit, flowers and white pears, leading onto a palate with both fresh green fruit flavours, and the richness of toasted brioche and pastry, ending with a long persistent finish.
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  Bollinger Rose N.V. Brut NZD $144.95
  A completely new Rosé from Champagne Bollinger. The creation of this non-vintage rosé has been long in the making and a dream of the House for over six years. This wine has evolved not as a curiosity, but as with all of the Bollinger cuvées, as a careful assembly of the very finest ingredients by their talented, passionate team. In the meticulous House style, Bollinger Rosé is modelled on the Special Cuvée blend, combining the fruits of previous harvests plus the addition of reserve wines from their cellars in Ay. The final component, which provides colour and delicate aromas of ripe red fruits, is a proportion of still red wine coming exclusively from Bollinger's Grand Cru Vineyards in the Cote d'Ay and Verzenay.
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  Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Champagne NZD $159.95 NZD $149.95
  This champagne is famous for its highly expressive bouquet, which stems from the very careful preservation of the grape's natural fresh red fruit aromas. It is one of the rare rosé champagnes to be made using the maceration (skin contact) technique, which gives it the extraordinary depth and freshness that has made it the benchmark for rosé champagne around the world. Intensely fruity flavours begin clean and well-defined upon entry, the wine then opens up to provide a melange of flavours consisting of fresh strawberries, raspberries and wild cherries. It has great length and is rounded and supple on the finish.
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Languedoc - Roussillon

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  Rose de L'Engarran 2008 NZD $19.95 NZD $18.95
  Chateau de L’Engarran enjoys a tremendous reputation and history in the Coteaux du Languedoc rose is one of Chateau’s specialities. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, this Rose is made from the juice that has seeped from the grapes without any artificial pressure. Its bright red colour and cherry red currant aromas lead into a smooth, round, long and well balanced palate of strawberry and a distinctive terroir flavour of the area, crisp and dry. Great on its own or with grilled fish, it is a perfect summer wine as it is light but flavoursome and aromatic. Enjoy it now.
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  Hospices Catalan Grenache Shiraz 2006 NZD $31.95 NZD $27.95
  This is a great find, we tried it against Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cornas, Gigondas etc, well the question is why should you pay those prices when this brilliant Cotes du Roussillon at half of the price is just up there. Made from a blend of Grenache and Shiraz, it is made for Winter really, lots of black pepper, Tapinade and exotic spices, excellent middle palate with the concentration and depth of a top Cotes du Rhone. Very attractive red berry and mature black fruit flavours, full body, mineral complexity with superb finish. An excellent Winter warming red that is starting to drink now but will also keep for another 3/4 years, have it with red meats, cheese and casseroles.
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Loire Valley

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  Marc Bredif Vouvray 1988 NZD $66.95 NZD $64.95 Out of stock
  I remember the late 80’s era very well in fact in some ways very similar times as we have now, though quite different in other areas.
  
  A wine from the 80s is a very rare treat, this is a 21 year Vouvray and still young, but Vouvray in good hands can make wines that rival any in the world, especially in longevility.
  
  A mix of primary and developed fruit characters such as stewed apple, pear and quince on the nose and an edgy balance between sweetness and acid on the palate is hallmark of this wine.
  For a 20+ year wine, it is still fresh and bursting with fruit, incredible concentration and minerality, broad middle palate, pure and focused, it needs to be tasted to be believed.
  I have tasted many Vouvrays over time and I always found them to be a bargain compared to some of the Grand Cru Puligny-Montrachet. It says DRINK ME NOW!
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  GF Cavalier Blanc de Blancs Brut NZD $13.95 NZD $12.95
  The biggest selling French dry bubbly in the UK and exclusive to us in NZ.
  
  What a buy - French, dry, full of flavour. Fans of this wine travel from far and wide to get their Cavalier. Tremendous value and a sparkling for all occasions.
  
  Remember, if you want to send a dozen to a friend anywhere in New Zealand, we will include a card with your personal message. Just NZ$12.95 per bottle by the dozen.
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  Paul Louis Blanc De Blancs N.V. Brut NZD $19.95 NZD $17.95
  After years of importing B. Francois, this time they were not quite ready but they assured us that Paul Louis is exactly the same bubbly just destined for another market so here is again but with a smarter label. From the Loire Valley, made from Chenin Blanc it is just fantastic. Well refined bubbles with lovely apple fresh characters and packed with fruit, excellent on its on or with a touch of cassis.
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Rhone Valley

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  Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2006 NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
  This is the white version of the red made from Roussane and Marsanne which in days gone by, would have been used to blend into the reds. Nowadays the quality and the exquisite flavours of these wines are sought after around the world for their uniqueness. It has great minerality with a total absence of oak, fresh and crisp with nuances of nutmeg, pine nuts and green capsicum. On its youth it can be outstandingly refreshing but also has the capability of aging for 4-5 years. It's a superb wine to accompany fish cakes, Fish casseroles etc. Will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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  Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2006 NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
  Our latest shipment from this much sought after producer has just arrived in our warehouse. As is always the case this frankly represents the best expressions of Syrah that can be found anywhere in the world. The wine is made from 100% Syrah from very low yielding vines averaging 30 years old. The viticulture is quite rustic and artisan therefore allowing the wine to express its true terroir characteristics. On appearance it has a very deep almost black with hints of ruby colour with an array of dry herbs, black olive and roasted red pepper. On the palate it is incredibly big and juicy almost chunky with notes of tarragon and tapinade. The finish is persistent and long emphasizing cracked black pepper corns with hints of leather yet remaining clean with great purity. Drinking at its best between 2008-2012.
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  Alain Graillot St Joseph 2006 NZD $47.95 NZD $43.95
  This is another of his great offerings that even though quite different in style to the Crozes Hermitage, it delivers incomparable value for money. Made from Syrah and sometimes a little Viognier added for colour and aroma, the wine is expressive, full bodied, dense and enormously concentrated. The 2006 vintage is a great example of what St. Joseph can achieve, at present it shows good tannins, firm and savoury with a bold style. It will develop for 5 years plus. As mentioned before there is nothing at almost double the price that comes close to this St Joseph.
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  Alain Graillot La Guiraude 2006 NZD $64.95 NZD $58.95 Out of stock
  The very special Cuvée of Graillot's Crozes Hermitage which has become one of the most sought after wines in the entire appellation. Made from 100% Syrah with a dense ruby purple colour and loaded with sweet cassis, tar and dashes of what has become his trademark, tapinade. Young at present but in about 4-5 years time it will start showing its true colours, it will become more evolved, more focused and delineated. Considering its price, it is almost impossible to find a wine of equal quality and pedigree as this. Cellar for 4-5 years plus.

Sancerre

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  Jean Max Roger Sancerre 2005 NZD $36.95 NZD $34.95
  Sancerre, the home of Sauvignon Blanc and still where the best wines from Sauvignon Blanc grapes are made. Jean Max Roger is a single Domaine with about 40 hectares of vineyard land and all of their wines are made exclusively from fruit out of their own vineyards. The 2005 vintage is a very good one. It encapsulates the real Sancerre, flinty, earthy, hints of dry herbs and gun powder. The palate is rich, clean with enormous purity, depth and focus. Ideal with shellfish, fish or light cheese.
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