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Take a look quickly if you want to see a Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache with a $5 starting reserve. That’s right. We’re doing it again. We’re offering a group of world class wines at $5 starting reserves. Besides the 1971 DRC La Tache, we also are offering 2007 Domaine Leflaive Batard-Montrachet, 1.5ltr; 2005 Goldschmidt Vineyard Plus Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon; 2002 Bonneau Du Martray Corton Charlemagne; 2003 Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Il Quercione Riserva; and 2006 Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5ltr. And that’s just to give you a taste. But hurry. These fine wines won’t remain at $5 for long.
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Premier Collections
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First growth Bordeaux in full cases is offered here. Included in this grand collection are the 2001 vintages of Lafite-Rothschild, Wine Spectator 96 pts; Latour, Robert M. Parker Jr. and WS both 95 pts; and 2001 Margaux, Parker 93 pts. All three lots come with their original wooden cases. Also from Bordeaux are: 1986 Haut-Brion, Parker 93 pts; 1986 Lafite-Rothschild, Parker 100 pts; and 1982 Lynch-Bages, WS 96 pts. There are d’Yquems here, including 1988 d’Yquem, 375ml, Parker 99 pts. And if you enjoy Sassicaia, don’t miss the 2000 Sassicaia, WS and Stephen Tanzer both 93 pts, in 3.0ltr. Wine Spectator called the 2000 Sassicaia “loaded with fruit. Rich yet balanced with lots of jammy and plummy character.” Tucked in too are choice Cabs, such as Opus One, and Burgundies.
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Bordeaux collectors, here’s a group of wines just for you. Offered here is nearly every vintage of Lafite-Rothschild of the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as three legendary Margaux vintages. Included are Lafites from 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. The 1986 Lafite is historic, earning 100 pts from Robert M. Parker Jr., and the 1990 Lafite earned 96 pts from Parker. Parker described the 1986 Lafite as having “outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length.”As for the Margaux, the 1986 earned 96 pts from Parker, and he awarded the 1990 and 2000 each with 100 pts. Wine Spectator also gave the 2000 Margaux a perfect score. Also offered here are the 2002 and 2005 Screaming Eagle vintages, as well as 1991 Harlan and 2005 DRC La Tache.
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If you collect large format wines and have a taste for the best of Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, Burgundy and Napa Valley, take a look at this terrific collection. Every bottle here is at least a 1.5ltr, and some are much larger. Included are First Growth Bordeaux from legendary vintages, such as 2000 Cheval-Blanc, Robert M. Parker Jr. 99 pts; 2000 Haut-Brion, Parker 98+ pts; 1995 Margaux, Wine Spectator 100 pts; and 1986 Petrus, WS 96 pts. There are Rhones such as 2006 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape, (in 3.0ltr) Parker 98 pts, and Sauternes, such as 1990 Doisy Daene, Parker 93 pts. Included are many outstanding white Burgundies, such as 2007 Domaine Leflaive Batard-Montrachet, WS and Stephen Tanzer both 95 pts. Also here are vintage Champagnes and Cult Cabs such as 2006 Harlan, Tanzer 97 pts.
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Robert M. Parker Jr. described the 2000 Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois as having a “ravishing perfume of wood smoke, creme de cassis, blueberries, plums, figs, and a hint of graphite. Full-bodied, with sweet tannin, a layered richness, staggering ripeness” and he rated it at 97 pts. It’s one of a dozen outstanding Rhone reds offered in this big collection, which also includes fines wines from Domaine du Pegau and Chateau de Beaucastel. There are Burgundies here, including 1990 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache, Parker 100 pts, and California Chardonnays, such as 2005 Kistler Cuvee Cathleen, Parker 96-100 pts. Enjoy Super Tuscans? Don’t overlook the 2000 Gaja Langhe Costa Russi, which WS rated at 100 pts and called “a real beauty that grows and grows on the palate.”
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“An inky/blue/black/purple hue is followed by sweet blackberry, charcoal, and chocolate aromas, graphite and blackberry flavors, full body, decent acidity, and a stunningly long finish.” That’s how Robert M. Parker Jr. described the 2005 Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203 Syrah, which he rated at a “perfect” 100 pts. It’s one of numerous SQN and other fine West Coast Syrahs offered in this collection, which also includes such admired Cabernet Sauvignons as 2007 Screaming Eagle, Parker 96-98 pts. Here are more: 2005 Alban Reva Syrah, Parker 96 pts; 2006 Saxum James Berry Proprietary Red, Parker 95 pts; 2004 Levy & McClellan Red, Parker 96 pts; and 2004 Buccella Cab, Wine Spectator 95 pts, in 1.5ltr. Also offered is a Syrah from Washington State’s most admired Syrah producer, Cayuse.
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Wineries Direct
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The extraordinary Grand Cru and other Burgundies produced by this domaine are made in very limited quantities and are rarely available in the U.S.
About the winery
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This family-run, Pommard producer makes excellent Pinot Noirs that have very limited distribution in the U.S.
About the winery
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