Other Varietals
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72 items in Other Varietals
2001 Chateau de Cosse (750ml) |
$50.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| The second label of Rieussec and from a great sautern vintage equals a best buy on all counts. | |||||
2001 Coutet (750ml) |
$158.00
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| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| A brilliant combination of power and finesse characterizes this light green/gold-colored Barsac. It possesses moderate sweetness, terrific aromatics, and a full-bodied, rich, beautifully delineated, ethereal palate revealing delicacy as well as acidity. Although young, it is already strutting its stuff. Consume it over the next 15-25 years. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Lots of lemon and maple syrup on the nose, with dried apricots. Full-bodied, with a very sweet and rich palate of candied lemon and orange rinds and a long finish. Beautifully sticky. Not quite as exciting as from barrel but clearly outstanding. | |||||
2001 Rieussec (750ml) |
$250.00
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| Wine Spectator 100 | |||||
| Like lemon curd on the nose, turning to honey and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet, with fantstic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined. Electric acidity. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is absolutely mind-blowing. This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 95 | |||||
| Pale yellow-gold. Superripe nose dominated by honey and marzipan. Hugely ripe and deep, with compelling layers and depth of fruit. Superconcentrated, exotic flavors of apricot, minerals and coconut. Wonderfully chewy, thick and sweet, and extremely long on the aftertaste. A huge wine that will impress early but will really need a minimum of a decade to shed some of its baby fat. | |||||
| Robert Parker 99 | |||||
| A monumental effort, the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold color in addition to a fabulous perfume of honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits, creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as well as a 70-75-second finish, this amazing Sauternes will be its apogee between 2010-2035. | |||||
| Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 94+ | |||||
| Tasted at the IMW Lafite seminar in London. The 2001 Rieussec has a very intense bouquet with lifted notes of lime cordial, tropical fruit, light honey and a touch of coconut, that patina of new oak very strong and rendering it very Yquem-like. The palate has a sweet almond and Turkish Delight-tinged entry. For me, it is just a little oaky (50-60% new) although there is very good weight and intensity. It just seems to miss personality and tension towards the honeycomb and almond paste finish. I remember being more astounded by this a few years ago, but that oak needs to become more assimilated into the wine. Tasted February 2012. | |||||
2001 Yquem (375ml) |
$485.00
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| Robert Parker 100 | |||||
| There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2100+ | |||||
| Wine Spectator 100 | |||||
| This is the greatest young Yquem I have ever tasted from bottle. Yellow color with a golden hue and almost green tint. It shows intense aromas of botrytis with spices and blanched almonds that follow through to honey, maple syrup, dried apricots and pineapples. Full-bodied and very sweet, it is thick and powerful with layers of fruit and a bright finish. It is wonderfully balanced and refined, showing the class and pedigree that only this Sauternes estate can deliver. The winemakers at Yquem say it's their greatest modern wine ever. They have not exaggerated. This is best to drink after 2012. | |||||
2002 Banyuls, Dr. Parce, Le Coume (375ml) |
$50.00
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2002 Bollinger Cote Aux Enfants (750ml) |
$180.00
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| Robert Parker 89 | |||||
| "The 2002 Cote aux Enfants is Bollinger's still Pinot Noir from a south-facing vineyard in Ay. The wine possesses an intriguing array of candied cherries, earthiness and wild herbs in a soft-textured style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012." Antonio Galloni | |||||
2003 Climens (375ml) |
$72.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92-95 | |||||
| Palish yellow color. Aromas of peach, mirabelle and mentholatum. Racy, gripping and quite fine, with juicy acidity contributing to an impression of energy. Very Barsac in style, even in this freakishly hot year. Still some oakiness to be integrated. Not at all exotic in the middle, but hints at almond and plum brandy on the back. This will need time to harmonize. | |||||
| Robert Parker 95-97 | |||||
| 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 96 | |||||
| Loads of honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and spice. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a refined, spicy character. Pretty wine. Masses of botrytis. This is refined and long, a racy wine compared with the power and muscle of so many others. Beauty among the beasts. | |||||
2003 Climens (750ml) |
$190.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92-95 | |||||
| Palish yellow color. Aromas of peach, mirabelle and mentholatum. Racy, gripping and quite fine, with juicy acidity contributing to an impression of energy. Very Barsac in style, even in this freakishly hot year. Still some oakiness to be integrated. Not at all exotic in the middle, but hints at almond and plum brandy on the back. This will need time to harmonize. | |||||
| Robert Parker 95-97 | |||||
| 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 96 | |||||
| Loads of honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and spice. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a refined, spicy character. Pretty wine. Masses of botrytis. This is refined and long, a racy wine compared with the power and muscle of so many others. Beauty among the beasts. | |||||
2003 Guiraud (750ml) |
$103.00
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| Wine Spectator 95 | |||||
| This is very sweet and rich on the nose, with toffee, honey and spices. Full-bodied, with thick honey, spice, dried apricot and syrup flavors. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Big botrytis bomb. Love it. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92 | |||||
| Full yellow-gold. Musky aromas of exotic apricot liqueur, baking spices, toffee and smoke. Supersweet and unctuous, but with its glyceral texture cut by bright acids. The exotic apricot flavor is nicely complemented by coconut, vanilla and caramel. Finishes very long and juicy. Offers a very successful combination of thickness and firm acid edge. | |||||
| Robert Parker 94 | |||||
2003 Rieussec (750ml) |
$82.00
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| Wine Spectator 95 | |||||
| Subtle and racy with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, electrified yet refined with wonderful length and flavors. Medium sweetness. Wonderful finish. I love the class and length here. It has afterburners. | |||||
| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92-95 | |||||
| Medium yellow-gold. Reticent but pure aromas of fruit salad, spices and vanilla, lifted by floral and mineral nuances. Wonderfully honeyed, fat fruit flavors are complemented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. The sexy oak treatment gives lift to the wine. A bit youthfully aggressive but very long on the back end, showing vanillin oak and a bit of warmth. But this one offers superb potential. | |||||
2003 Suduiraut (750ml) |
$82.00
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| The '03 Ch Suduiraut has intense aromas of pecan pie, dried apricot, apples and syrup; full-bodied, medium-sweet; dense mouthfeel of very ripe fruit; very, very impressive. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92 | |||||
| Bright, full yellow. Honey, pineapple and a whiff of menthol on the nose. Then impressively powerful in the mouth but with lovely acidity leavening its concentrated fruit. Very juicy and fine for Suduiraut, and not at all outsized or overly sweet. Comes across as very young, and finishes with noteworthy spine. Quite suave. | |||||
| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 91 | |||||
| Tasted from the Château reserves at the estate. The 2003 has a pale gold hue. The nose is typically rich and extrovert with a slight blur of alcohol. There are notes of pure honey, orange rind, beeswax and a touch of spice. The palate is very mellifluous on the entry but there is the acidity cutting through it, honey, pineapple, orange peel, a touch of ginger, very powerful on the finish that has some rôti notes. It is missing the refinement and tension of a great Suduiraut but it still delivers a hedonistic thrill. Tasted October 2010. | |||||
2003 Yquem (375ml) |
$201.00
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| Wine Spectator 98 | |||||
| Subtle and racy with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, electrified yet refined with wonderful length and flavors. Medium sweetness. Wonderful finish. I love the class and length here. It has afterburners. | |||||
| Robert Parker 94-96 | |||||
2003 Yquem (750ml) |
$405.00
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| Wine Spectator 98 | |||||
| Subtle and racy with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, electrified yet refined with wonderful length and flavors. Medium sweetness. Wonderful finish. I love the class and length here. It has afterburners. | |||||
| Robert Parker 94-96 | |||||
2005 Filhot (750ml) |
$82.00
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2005 La Tour Blanche (750ml) |
$136.00
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| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91 | |||||
| Yellow-gold color. Sexy aromas of ripe apricot, pear, honey and nutty oak show a distinctly exotic side. Then supersweet and concentrated on the palate, showing more sheer sweetness and power than any particular flavor component. Almost sugary on the finish, but long and quite unevolved. Today this gives the impression of being a wine with too much of everything: I'd lay it down for a decade. | |||||
2005 Skewis, Rose of Pinot Noir California (750ml) |
$21.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| "Although made entirely from Pinot Noir, this aromatic dry wine tastes very much like a Loire Rose' with its rich, ripe fruit flavors. A real joy to drink." | |||||
2005 Tablas Creek Rose California (750ml) |
$28.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| Rich, ripe and full of fruit, with aromatics of provencial herbs mixed with flavors or raspberries and strawberries. Good acidity and a long finish make this one of the best Roses this side of Tavel. | |||||
| Robert Parker 89 | |||||
| One of my favorite California roses is Tablas Creek's. Their powerful, light ruby-hued 2005 Rose (an 800-case blend of 62% Mourvedre, 28% Grenache, and 10% Counoise) possesses good underlying acidity along with plenty of blue and red fruit aromas as well as flavors. | |||||
MV Cossart Bual Double Centennary (750ml) |
$260.00
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| "The Madeira Wine shipping company of Cossart, Gordon and Co.,Ltd. was established in 1745. This blend was first made in 1945 by Noel Cossart, the present chairman, to celebrate the Duo Centenary of the firm's foundation." It is a blend of old buals. | |||||
MV Paul DeThune Grand Cru Brut Ambonnay (375ml) |
$25.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| Paul Déthune owns seven hectares of vineyards in Ambonnay. He only makes Grand Cru Champagne. Their NV Grand Cru Brut represents tremendous value . It is made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay all from Grand Cru vineyards. The nose presents a cornacopia of fresh fruit mingled with yeasty overtones. On the palate, the wine is impecably balanced with a long, elegant finish. It will work well as an appertif and equally well with food. | |||||
MV Silverado L.H. Limited Reserve California (375ml) |
$33.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| This classically styled late harvest wine is comprised of 49% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Chardonnay, and 12% Semillion. The wine has a residual sugar level of !4.5%. | |||||
NV Feuillate Millenium (3.0L) |
$465.00
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nv Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle (1.5L) |
$265.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| " Bright pale color. Very strong, fine mousse. Fine, vibrant aromas of lemon cream and citrus skin. Rich, creamy, suave and very concentrated, with terrific vinosity thanks to harmonious ripe acids. A Champagne of outstanding finesse. Finishes lemony, firm and very long." | |||||
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