Bollinger Special Cuvee

A mellow gold-amber color and ripe, generous peach, honey and fig flavors indicate this French bubbly is wonderfully mature. Ample and enjoyable, it shows great balance and a long finish. Drink now. "I only drink champagne when I'm happy, and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. ... more

Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 2004

100% Syrah, Keeping the yields low has been the important thing in 2004 because the vines were generous. We did two green harvest, one in july, another one in august. This is a nose vintage. Those who like the complexity and the irresistible aromas of a Côte-Rôtie with a great ... more

Nicolas Potel Volnay Vielles Vignes 2005

A wine with expressive red berry aromas and plush, complex, black and wild cherry fruit, which broadens out on the palate. The wine shows a very exuberant character, typical of both the outstanding 2005 vintage and the fact that this bottling has become one of the stars in the Nicolas ... more

Taittinger La Française

An elegantly fresh and delicate Champagne blended from a high proportion of Chardonnay grapes to yield a refined flavor palette of pear and stone fruits offset by warm, yeasty notes and hints of breadcrust. The subtle, pale gold color of Taittinger Brut La Française is punctuated by extremely fine, persistent ... more

Château Pontet Canet Pauillac 2000

"Advocate 92+ Pts:  ""A spectacular effort from Pontet Canet. The opaque ruby/purple-colored 2000 offers a gorgeously pure, intense bouquet of blackberry liqueur, cassis, smoke, and Asian spices. The Pontet Canet displays a firm, classic feel in the mouth, high tannin, medium to full body, exceptional concentration as well as purity, ... more

Chateau La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2005

This wine is the result of a severe selection using the three traditional grape varieties Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Pale yellow and still relatively opaque. Citrus fruits reminiscent of lemon rind. After swirling hints of candied fruits like dried figs, dried apricots, grapefruit and torrefaction come through. The slight aromas ... more

Heidsieck & Co Monopole Diamant Rose 1998

Appearance: Clear and bright. Nose: The nose displays a predomination of red berries, rasperries and wild strawberries. Palate: This Champagne is well-balanced, light and vivacious, and deliciously fruity on the palate. more

Château Pontet Canet Pauillac 2005

The 2005 vintage will be remembered above all for the great drought. During the vines’ growth cycle total rainfall was barely over half of what we usually get! What’s more, this lack of rain came after a number of already dry years. Spring was not excessively hot until mid-May. Because ... more

Château Les Carmes Haut Brion Grand Vin de Graves 2005

Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a wine characteristic of its appellation, subtle, elegant, and well-suited for aging. Complex, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, it is the subject of increasing demand. more

Château Leoville-Poyferre St. Julien 2005

The wines of Saint-Julien and those of Château Léoville Poyferré are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintages. Thanks to its terroir, Léoville Poyferré displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins. The wine develops a sumptuous ... more

Château Brane Cantenac Margaux 2005

This great Margaux wine is made at Brane-Cantenac's esatate. Produced from young vineyards it has the fruit notes and the complexity of this exceptional soil. Benefitting from Henri Lurton's wine making skills, it is aged in barrels for one year and racked every three months. more

Domaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage 2004

A garnet-red color, the tender and harmonious wine is perfumed with sweet red currant, cherry fruit and spices on the nose and the palate. Well-built with good depth. Food Pairing: Red meats and liver. more