{"title":"Cellar Values — 96 Points and Below","description":"\u003cp\u003e104 bottles from California, Bordeaux and Burgundy spanning 1970 to 2021. Wines here are rated between 91 and 96 points, including 17 in large format. Explore benchmark bottles for the cellar, significant vintages, and collector formats currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-haut-brion-1500","title":"Château Haut-Brion 2011 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The unbelievably superb 2011 Haut-Brion (a tiny production of 7,600 cases from a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 19% Cabernet Franc) exhibits a classic nose of subtle smoldering embers, warm rocks, black currants, new saddle leather, spice box and high quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco. The color is a dense ruby\/purple to the edge, and the wine cuts a serious as well as broad swath across the palate. The most amazing aspect of this terroir is that the wine, despite all its power and richness, literally dances on the palate, as if it were a 90 pound ballerina. This brilliant 2011 should evolve quickly, hitting its prime in 7-8 years, and drink beautifully for 20-25 years.\" RP 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870000193647,"sku":"WCW-HBR-2011-1500-1-LS-001","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Haut_Brion1_dc15b024-de81-456e-8c8e-8b7def39dcde.jpg?v=1560295144"},{"product_id":"1997-lafite-1500","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 1997 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Only 26% of the crop made it into the final blend, resulting in only 15,000 cases of the 1997 Lafite-Rothschild. Readers should not ignore this wine because of the negative press surrounding the 1997 vintage. It boasts an opaque dense purple color in addition to a gorgeously sweet, expansive perfume of cedar wood, black currants, lead pencil, and minerals. What follows is a fat mid-palate, medium body, explosive fruit and richness, soft tannin, and a velvety texture. It is a beautiful, compelling Lafite-Rothschild that can be drunk young, yet promises to evolve for 15+ years. Although one of the most forward Lafites ever tasted, it is all the more captivating because of this characteristic. Don't miss it!\" RP 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870008320111,"sku":"WCW-LAF-1997-1500-1-LS-001","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Lafite1_b33e6bb2-44d3-4415-8258-fa27cda48535.jpg?v=1560277894"},{"product_id":"2012-schrader-colesworthy-1500","title":"Schrader Colesworthy Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard 2012 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A selection of the best barrels of this wine, representing only 110 cases or basically 41\/2 barrels, is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Colesworthy. This is largely Clone 337, aged 20 months in 100% new Darnajou. This is deep, rich, full, backward and not quite as easy to access as its sibling, although at some point the Schraders and Thomas Brown thought these were the best barrels from Las Piedras. It seems to share much of its siblings opaque purple color, lots of coffee, blackberry and cassis fruit, charcoal and graphite, but seems to also require more bottle age to round into shape. Forget it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 20-25 years.\" RP 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schrader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870021492847,"sku":"WCW-SCR-2012-1500-1-LS-001","price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Schrader_Colesworthy.jpg?v=1560894513"},{"product_id":"2004-abreu-thorevilos-750","title":"Abreu Thorevilos 2004 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The 2004 Thorevilos (200 cases) exhibits a deeper purple hue, and the nose is more restrained and closed than the Madrona Ranch’s. It offers up hints of minerality, earth and spice. The wine hits the palate with lots of richness as well as a firmer-structured, Medoc-like style displaying plenty of cassis, blackberry and floral notes and noticeable tannins to be shed. This beauty promises to be even better in 2-4 years and last for 10-15.\" RP 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abreu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870050689135,"sku":"WCW-ABR-2004-750-1-LS-001","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Abreu_Thore1.jpg?v=1560445552"},{"product_id":"2013-harlan-the-maiden-750","title":"Harlan The Maiden 2013 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points: Harlan Estate's Most Acclaimed 'Maiden' Vintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2013 Harlan Estate 'The Maiden'\u003c\/b\u003e is a monumental wine that achieved rare distinction, earning \u003cb\u003e95 points\u003c\/b\u003e from both \u003cb\u003eRobert Parker's \u003ci\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e. Parker noted that this is \"one of the strongest efforts, and possibly the \u003cb\u003ebest Maiden tasted to date\u003c\/b\u003e.\" The 2013 vintage, known for producing wines of tremendous concentration and structure, imbued The Maiden with a profound sense of seriousness, depth, and staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Purity of Black Fruit and Refined Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,1\"\u003eThis wine is a true reflection of the legendary Harlan Estate terroir. It opens with an impressive purity of \u003cb\u003eblack fruit, black currants, and cedar\u003c\/b\u003e, complemented by subtle notes of ripe tobacco and exotic spice. The palate is \u003cb\u003efull-bodied, tight, and compressed\u003c\/b\u003e, yet beautifully polished and refined. It is a powerful wine built for the long haul, showcasing the hallmark nobility of the Harlan property. While approachable now, this bottling will richly reward extended cellar time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harlan Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870158823535,"sku":"WCW-HRL-2013-750-1-LS-001","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/The_Maiden1.jpg?v=1559687484"},{"product_id":"2015-lafite-750","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2015 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The deep garnet-purple shaded 2015 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot and was matured for 20 months in new oak barrels from Tonnellerie des Domaines (their own cooperage). It is still sporting a lot of cedar at this nascent stage with a vibrant core of black raspberries, red currants and crushed plums plus touches of cigar boxes, violets and underbrush with a waft of tilled loam. Medium-bodied and elegantly styled with wonderful freshness and depth, it is compellingly earthy\/minerally in the mouth with a frame of seductively silky yet very firm tannins and culminating in a very long, racy and pure finish. Boasting spectacular finesse and packed with nuances, clearly, given some of the challenges here in 2015, this is a masterpiece of diligence in the vineyards, careful selection and very clever crafting—bravo!\" LP-B 96+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870186643567,"sku":"WCW-LAF-2015-750-1-LS-001","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Lafite1_7524fedb-cd25-4aae-9893-d77c40725375.jpg?v=1560278435"},{"product_id":"2018-pape-clement-blanc-750","title":"Pape Clément Blanc 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2018 Blanc is a blend of 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Sémillon and 4% Muscadelle. It was aged for around 14 months in 55% new and 45% second-fill French oak barrels. It races out of the gate with flamboyant scents of pineapple upside-down cake, lemon meringue pie and honey-drizzled peaches, plus suggestions of orange blossoms and yuzu peel. The medium to full-bodied palate has a decadent touch of oiliness to the texture with loads of spicy sparks to the tropical fruit layers, finishing long with a refreshing burst of zestiness. It's a richer expression, for sure, but it really works and it is seriously scrumptious.\u003c\/span\u003e\" WA 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pape Clément","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17870243692655,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Pape_Clement_Blanc1.jpg?v=1560884516"},{"product_id":"latour-2004-1-5l","title":"Château Latour 2004 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A terrific effort from Administrator Frederic Engerer and owner Francois Pinault, the dark ruby\/purple-tinged 2004 Latour exhibits a strong cassis character intermixed with notes of crushed rocks, earth, cedar, and forest floor. Racy, elegant, but powerful with medium to full body, and sweet tannin, it will benefit from 5-7 years of cellaring, and should keep for three decades. It is a very impressive offering.\"  RP 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19268812537967,"sku":"WCW-LTR-2004-1500-1-LS-001","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Latour1_8a0cc9e1-7e03-4b90-bee8-ba8e05c6a37d.jpg?v=1560294065"},{"product_id":"lafite-2005-1-5l","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2005 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful, elegant red, blue and black fruits (89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot) as well as some graphite and spice notes jump from the glass of the 2005 Lafite Rothschild. Medium-bodied, with superb purity and texture, this is not a blockbuster by any means, but a meticulously made, lovely-textured Pauillac. Long and pure, this wine should drink well for 25-30 years. There is no danger in pulling the cork on it today.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20356792090735,"sku":"WCW-LAF-2005-1500-1-LS-001","price":2095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Lafite1_a81842cb-7243-4ccf-a815-4cd448c5048b.jpg?v=1560278201"},{"product_id":"drc-romanee-st-vivant-2015-750ml","title":"DRC Romanee-Saint-Vivant 2015 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2015 Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru was showing superbly from bottle, bursting from the glass with a dramatic and expressive bouquet of rose petal, violet, raspberry and spicy red cherry that has already digested its framing of new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, expansive and supple, its frame of fine-grained tannins cloaked in a deep core of vibrant fruit and only asserting themselves on the long, penetrating finish. This is a superb Romanée-St-Vivant that nips on the heels of the fabulous Richebourg this year. Cropped at 26 hectoliters per hectare and harvested September 9, 10 and 11.\" WA 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20745649356911,"sku":"WCW-DRC-2015-750-1-LS-001","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/DRC_Romanee_St.1_030bd7b5-9e5f-4f9a-b49a-1cdf663ccd3a.jpg?v=1559861815"},{"product_id":"latour-2002-750ml","title":"Château Latour 2002 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine of the vintage? There are only 10,000 cases of this extraordinarily rich, dense 2002 that is as powerful as the 2003 (even the alcohol levels are nearly the same, 12.85%) . It is dark ruby\/purple to the rim, with notes of English walnuts, crushed rocks, black currants, and forest floor, dense, full-bodied, and opulent, yet classic with spectacular aromatics, marvelous purity, and a full-bodied finish that lasts just over 50+ seconds. Huge richness and the sweetness of the tannin are somewhat deceptive as this wine seems set for a long life. Administrator Frederic Engerer seems to be more pleased with what Latour achieved in 2002 than in any other recent vintage. Hats off to him for an extraordinary accomplishment in a vintage that wouldn’t have been expected to produce the raw materials to achieve something at this level of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2045.\u003c\/span\u003e\" RP 96\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20748969771119,"sku":"WCW-LTR-2002-750-01-LS-001","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Latour1_eb05de1e-ebc2-4a7e-bf6b-3488a9dbe6bf.jpg?v=1569071259"},{"product_id":"latour-1994-750ml","title":"Château Latour 1994 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is an interesting as well as great vintage for Latour. As indicated in my barrel tasting report, Latour's 1994 possesses an atypically high percentage of Merlot (27%) in the final blend. Because of this, the wine appears to have a sweeter, more fleshy texture than is typical for a young Latour, but do not make the mistake of thinking this will be a commercially-styled, easy to drink wine. It exhibits an opaque dark ruby\/purple color, and a backward, intense textbook nose of walnut and cassis scents complemented by smoky pain grille notes that build in the glass. This full-bodied, powerful, layered Latour reveals high tannin, but no bitterness or astringency. The superb purity, fabulous precision, and remarkable length should ensure 35-40 years of longevity. Readers will find more fat, flesh, and glycerin than usual for a young Latour (save for such great vintages as 1982 and 1990), but don't be deceived, this wine requires 8-10 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2035. Last tasted 1\/97\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30613036761228,"sku":"WCW-LTR-1994-750-01-LS-001","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Latour1_bdad7316-6e6e-4e1d-b2cb-6b7a4aea8ba8.jpg?v=1571093436"},{"product_id":"denis-mortet-chambertin-grand-cru-2006-750ml","title":"Denis Mortet Chambertin Grand Cru 2006 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasted at the Denis Mortet Chambertin vertical, the 2006 Chambertin Grand Cru put in a respectable showing, especially considering that this was the first vintage that Arnaud Mortet had to oversee himself following the death of his father. It has a pastille-like purity on the nose with bing cherry, cassis and a touch of crushed violet. It is quite backward considering that it is ten-years-old. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet black cherry and raspberry coulis-tinged entry, a little extracted in style, primal and almost bolshie in temperament. Give this 2-3 years and it may harmonize and gain a little more delineation. Tasted January 2016.\" WA 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Denis Mortet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31246346682508,"sku":"","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/chambertin.jpg?v=1661381129"},{"product_id":"latour-2001-1-5l","title":"Château Latour 2001 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky\/ruby\/purple color to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance primarily Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its aging ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025.\" RP 95\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31294213947532,"sku":"WCW-LTR-2001-1500-1-LS-001","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Latour1_536db137-b21a-46d2-a080-94bf24803bbd.jpg?v=1661381654"},{"product_id":"margaux-1989-6l","title":"Château Margaux 1989 6L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasted at Robersons’ 1989 Bordeaux horizontal. The Chateau Margaux ’89 has a rather curmudgeonly nose at first, initially disjointed but melding together with scents of blackberry, hawthorn and clay\/wet cement. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, although this is not a complex Margaux. It has pert acidity and fine minerality, although it does not have the length or depth of Cos d’Estournel ’89 tasted alongside. The finish is a little foursquare and dominated by cedar and tobacco flavours that continue to lend it a Pauillac-like personality. Drink now-2020. Tasted June 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\" WA 92\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Margaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31645766615180,"sku":"WCW-MGA-1989-6000-1-LS-001","price":6399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Margaux1_9463730a-148c-4f69-adec-36b7dab5cfd2.jpg?v=1661381756"},{"product_id":"ponsot-clos-de-la-roche-grand-cru-cuvee-vieilles-vignes-2013-750ml","title":"Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 'Cuvee Vieilles Vignes' 2013 750ml","description":"\"The 2013 Clos de la Roche Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, from vines planted in 1905, has an inviting, delineated bouquet with vibrant wild strawberry, raspberry preserve and mineral notes. The palate has great tension – so suave and poised with superb symmetry and an effortless finish that I don’t think the Clos Saint Denis has at the moment. Laurent Ponsot did not disguise his enthusiasm for this Grand Cru and I could understand why.\" WA 95+\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ponsot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32016666493068,"sku":"WCW-PONS-2013-750-1-LS-001","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Ponsot_Vieilles_Vignes_9655964d-49f0-4024-9dd8-633351edef7d.jpg?v=1661382120"},{"product_id":"mouton-2002-750ml","title":"Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eA finely aged First Growth Bordeaux showing the elegance and precision of the 2002 vintage. The nose reveals layers of cassis, cedar, and graphite with subtle hints of truffle and tobacco. Medium-bodied yet structured, it delivers balance, freshness, and a refined finish typical of mature Mouton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eStored in professional temperature-controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eCritic Scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eWine Advocate 94\u003c\/em\u003e – “Aromatic complexity and poise define this elegant Mouton.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eWine Spectator 93\u003c\/em\u003e – “Classic Pauillac style with polish and depth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003cbr data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now – 2040\u003cbr data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent label and fill\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32085606334604,"sku":"WCW-MTN-2002-750-01-LS-001","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/mouton2002.jpg?v=1661381891"},{"product_id":"drc-echezeaux-2017-750ml","title":"DRC Echezeaux 2017 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flamboyant 2017 Échézeaux Grand Cru is especially good this year, bursting from the glass with an extravagant bouquet of wild berries, rose petals, cinnamon, smoked duck and Asian spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied, supple and velvety, with an expansive attack and superb depth and amplitude, its fleshy core of fruit framed by fine, melting tannins. Reminiscent of a modern-day version of the Domaine's 1985 Échézeaux, this is another 2017 that has gained appreciably with its final months of élevage. Picked on the 18th, this was where the estate's harvest concluded.\u003c\/span\u003e\" WA 94\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33018596196492,"sku":"WCW-DRC-2017-750-1-LS-001","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/DRCEchezeaux1.jpg?v=1661381185"},{"product_id":"aubert-chardonnay-sugar-shack-vineyard-2019-750ml","title":"Aubert Sugar Shack Vineyard 2019 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugar Shack is produced from Montrachet clone vines grown in Rutherford AVA. It is aged in French oak barrels, 70% new. A barrel sample, the 2019 Chardonnay Sugar Shack has a fabulously flamboyant nose of juicy Bosc pears, ripe apricots and ginger cake with hints of orange blossoms, crème caramel and toasted almonds. The palate is concentrated, full-bodied and beautifully textured with loads of stone fruit and spice layers, finishing long with a chalkiness coming through on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" WA 96+\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Aubert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34701001293974,"sku":"WCW-AUB-2019-750-1-LS-001","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/AubertSugar.jpg?v=1661380788"},{"product_id":"scarecrow-2009-750ml","title":"Scarecrow 2009 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan\u003ePut your seatbelts on for the 2009 Scarecrow, which should end up rivaling their prodigious 2007. A wine of great intensity, an opaque purple color, a mind-blowing nose of almost liquid flowers intermixed with crushed rock, blueberry, blackberry, and cassis, the wine has terrific minerality, laser-like focus, and a stacked-and-packed palate that builds incrementally like a 20-story skyscraper. This is truly prodigious stuff and an early candidate for the wine of the vintage. Moreover, it should be relatively precocious in its youth given the sweet tannins, and last for 20-25 years.\" RP 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34764820643990,"sku":"WCW-SCC-2009-750-1-LS-001","price":679.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Scarecrow1_2_7c332cfa-cc7d-453e-84fb-54a7a3223cbf.jpg?v=1661382278"},{"product_id":"sloan-proprietary-red-2011-750ml","title":"Sloan 2011 750ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet colored with a touch of purple, the 2011 Proprietary Red is a little youthfully closed, the nose slowly revealing beautiful lilacs and lavender scents with a core of blackcurrant cordial, blueberry pie and raspberry preserves plus wafts of oolong tea and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is gracefully expressed with stacks of mineral, floral and black fruit layers and a firm, grainy frame, finishing long with lingering earthy sparks. So wonderfully elegant.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34804632846486,"sku":"WCW-SLN-2011-750-1-LS-001","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Sloan1_bb15aff4-6180-40f1-a4be-ccd9a25d49ab.jpg?v=1592597128"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2002-750ml","title":"Opus One 2002 750ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\"I tend to think that recent vintages of Opus One are even greater than vintages made during this era, but the 2002 is certainly one of the top wines Opus has produced during the early part of this century. It boasts a dense plum\/purple hue along with a striking bouquet of graphite, toasty oak, creme de cassis and acacia flowers. Full-bodied, opulent and young, it offers accessibility as well as silky tannins. A thoroughly complete wine that is pure and rich, it tastes like a hypothetical blend of a great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon married to a Bordeaux Pauillac. Bravo! It will benefit from 2-3 more years of cellaring and should keep for 20-25 thereafter.\" RP 94\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35191325786262,"sku":"WCW-OP1-2002-750-1-LS-001","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Opus1_8c3fcb4a-a7d4-4fbf-83fe-c15a7b9b87ba.jpg?v=1661381940"},{"product_id":"aubert-chardonnay-cix-2019-750ml","title":"Aubert CIX 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\"A barrel sample, the 2019 Chardonnay CIX Estate comes bounding out of the glass with grapefruit, green mango and orange peel notes backed up by wafts of talc, chopped nuts and a lifted, aromatic, floral perfume. It is full-bodied and intensely flavored in the mouth with a lively backbone cutting through the taut, dense citrus and tropical fruit flavors, finishing long and fragrant.\" WA 96+\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Aubert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36003968876694,"sku":"WCW-AUB-2019-750-1-LS-001","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/aubertcix19.png?v=1661380764"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-capo-dei-putti-syrah-2014-750ml","title":"Sine Qua Non Capo dei Putti 2014 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2014 Syrah Capo dei Putti saw an amazing 38 months in fully 94% new oak, and it was showing superbly when I tasted it, unfurling in the glass with brooding aromas of blackberry preserve, cherries, bay leaf and a remarkably integrated framing of smoky new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, hyper-concentrated and deep, with an incredibly dense core of fruit that's definitely ripe but avoids overt sucrosity—and is complemented by an impressive degree of savory nuance. It's a blocky, dense Syrah that will merit some time in bottle, but it is sure to make a considerable impact whenever it's opened. 896 cases, 228 magnums and 30 double magnums were produced.\" WA 96+\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Sine Qua Non","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36570738917526,"sku":"WCW-SQN-2014-750-1-LS-001","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/SQNCapoDeiPutti.jpg?v=1601574161"},{"product_id":"paul-hobbs-nathan-coombes-2015-750ml","title":"Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombes 2015 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate sports a very deep purple-black color and is scented of bright red and black currants notes with an earthy undercurrent of underbrush, mossy bark and damp soil, plus suggestions of lavender and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, chewy backbone supporting the muscular fruit, with plenty of earth layers coming through on the long, savory finish. 468 cases were made.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Paul Hobbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36572312731798,"sku":"WCW-PH-2015-750-1-LS-NATHANCO","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/PaulHobbscoombes.jpg?v=1661382023"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2003-750ml-1","title":"Opus One 2003 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec aged 17 months in French oak is a strong effort offering creme de cassis, cedarwood, white chocolate and spice box. It possesses a Bordeaux-like personality, as one might expect since Opus One is owned by Baroness Philippe de Rothschild and the winemaking team comes primarily from Pauillac. The significant tannin in the wine provides a slight austerity, but this is a full-bodied, rich effort that marks the beginning of a period when Opus One finally began to live up to the enormous potential first announced in the late 1970s by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the late Robert Mondavi. Although accessible now, the 2003 will benefit from another 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep for two decades.\" \u003c\/span\u003eRP 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36584018706582,"sku":"WCW-OP1-2003-750-1-LS-001","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Opus1_2eb62f3d-0c0c-4b69-bdde-b7db0c1939aa.jpg?v=1661381942"},{"product_id":"scarecrow-m-etain-2016-750ml","title":"Scarecrow M. Etain 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The M. Étain comes mainly from a dry-farmed block at the toe of the lower block of the Scarecrow vineyard. The fruit is usually selected to be a little chewier and more fruit forward than Scarecrow. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec and 3% Merlot, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon M. Étain is very deep purple-black in color and is a little youthfully mute to begin, opening out to reveal notes of crushed black and red currants, black cherries, warm plums and tilled black soil with hints of bay leaves, lavender, chargrill and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of pencil shavings. Full-bodied, rich, bold and seductive in the mouth, it has a firm frame of wonderfully ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic freshness lifting the red and black fruit layers with a long, earth-laced finish. 850 cases were made.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37229030113430,"sku":"WCW-SCC-2016-750-1-LS-001","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/M.Etain_2fdccc65-f361-49d5-a1d7-d85e94a2445b.jpg?v=1661382268"},{"product_id":"dominus-2003-750ml","title":"Dominus 2003 750ml wrinkled label","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2003 Dominus is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot (14.1% alcohol). Remarkably, it is the 20th vintage for Christian Moueix. Always a Bordeaux-inspired wine with restraint yet substance as well as a textured richness, the 2003 exhibits a deep plum\/ruby\/purple color, a creamy, opulent texture, no hard edges, and a wonderful sweetness of foresty, black currant and cherry fruit mixed with underbrush and hints of Chinese black tea. Well-proportioned and full-bodied, yet never over-stated or out of balance, this is another beauty from Moueix. Drink it over the next 15+ years.\" RP 95\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Dominus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37794524758166,"sku":"WCW-DOM-2003-750-1-LS-001","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/files\/B2C1BC2E-01B4-4907-B6F7-0E4385B9D96F.jpg?v=1717095505"},{"product_id":"caymus-special-select-2004-750ml","title":"Caymus Vineyards Special Selection 2004 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven richer and fuller than the regular bottling, but at the same time hedonistically and voluptuously styled is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection. 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Forty-five percent whole cluster was used. It was aged for 20 months in French oak, 41% new, and was bottled in July 2020. Medium garnet-purple in color, it kicks off with meaty scents of beef drippings and peppered salami, giving way to dark fruits—blackberries, mulberries and black cherries—with hints of black soil, truffles, tapenade and a touch of mocha. Concentrated and full-on full-bodied in the mouth, this delivers bags of perfumed black fruits with lots of savory sparks and ripe, rounded tannins, finishing long and earthy. 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Medium to full-bodied, the palate is decadently spicy, with bags of black fruit preserves framed by plush tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Château Péby Faugères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39365111578774,"sku":"WCW-PF-2016-750-1-LS-001","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/PebyFaugeres.jpg?v=1661382049"},{"product_id":"screaming-eagle-second-flight-2013-750ml-1","title":"Screaming Eagle The Flight 2013 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Second Flight simply sings of spiced blueberries, black forest cake and preserved plums with suggestions of star anise, baker’s chocolate, fertile loam and dried Provence herbs with a hint of lavender. Big, concentrated, full-bodied and packed to the gills with black fruits, exotic spice and floral layers, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of layers. Still very taut, it needs at least another 2-3 years in bottle. Interestingly, this full-on hedonistic vintage has one of the largest Merlot contributions ever for this wine: 65% Merlot with 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWA 96+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Screaming Eagle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40422992445590,"sku":"WCW-SE-2013-750-1-LS-001","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Secondflight_1ca3dbac-f56c-4f03-985f-fbf9f639a032.jpg?v=1661382353"},{"product_id":"screaming-eagle-the-flight-second-flight-2014-750ml","title":"Screaming Eagle The Flight 2014 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Very deep purple-black, the 2014 Second Flight (composed of 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon with no Cabernet Franc) is a little closed at this youthful stage, offering glimpses of blueberry compote, blackberry pie and cassis notions with touches of garrigue, bay leaves, black truffles, rose hips and underbrush plus a hint of wood smoke. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers wonderful freshness, with very firm, very finely grained tannins and layers of vibrant black fruits, finishing on a profound minerally note. With this vintage, we can see something of a stylistic departure, offering an expression of Merlot that is bright, refreshing, elegant and perfumed, and it is perhaps more similar to Screaming Eagle in terms of style than it has ever been. 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These wines are marked by a long aging in used American oak barrels following the most strict Riojan tradition; four years during which time the wine was manually racked eight times. This is usually my favorite wine from La Rioja Alta and 2005 is one of its best showings, going back to the quality of the vintages of the 1950s and 60s. The nose is very balsamic with notes of camphor, hints of mint, leather and hung game wrapped around a core of cherries in liqueur. Together it is balanced, subtle, truly elegant and classical. The palate is only medium-bodied but with great concentration of flavors that are very tasty, mineral, almost salty and framed by ultra-fine tannins and smashing balance. A great classic. This wine will be released in October 2015, a full ten years after the vintage. At this quality level this is a bargain. 150,000 bottles produced.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41038793965718,"sku":"WCW-LRA-2005-1500-1-LS-001","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/LaRioja904_dafe8c44-8943-4efe-a9f7-226308da60e6.jpg?v=1661381565"},{"product_id":"schrader-rbs-beckstoffer-to-kalon-vineyard-2019-750ml","title":"Schrader RBS Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard 2019 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA barrel sample, the opaque purple-black colored 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock vibrant notes of dark chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis and blueberry preserves, plus suggestions of menthol, fertile loam, licorice and dusty soil. The full-bodied palate is rich and decadent, delivering velvety tannins and soft acidity with loads of spicy sparks coming through on the finish.\" WA 96-98\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Schrader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41098400923798,"sku":"WCW-SCR-2019-750-1-LS-001","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/SchraderRBS_f51240db-fda4-41d5-b8c0-c75741b239e4.jpg?v=1661382339"},{"product_id":"schrader-wappo-hill-2019-750ml","title":"Schrader Wappo Hill 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Wappo Hill is a new label for Schrader. Deep purple-black colored, it tumbles out of the glass with gregarious scents of mulberries, redcurrant jelly, blackberry pie and cassis, plus hints of fragrant earth, bouquet garni, cumin seed and pencil lead. The full-bodied palate has a great backbone of firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the taut, muscular black fruits, finishing long with a lively skip in its step.\" WA 95-97\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Schrader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41098511777942,"sku":"WCW-SCR-2019-750-1-LS-WAPPOHIL","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/SchraderWH.jpg?v=1661382304"},{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-cote-rotie-la-mordoree-2005-1-5l","title":"M. Chapoutier Cote Rotie La Mordoree 2005 1.5L","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A wine that continued to blossom with time in the glass, the 2005 Cote Rotie la Mordoree offers classic notes of raspberries, cured meats, dried violets and spice in a medium to full-bodied, elegant, seamless package. Full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with more olive and gamey flavors on the palate, drink this beautiful effort anytime over the coming two decades.\" RP 95\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"M. Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41169010196630,"sku":"WCW-CHP-2005-1500-1-LS-001","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/ChapoutierlaMordoree.jpg?v=1661381736"},{"product_id":"angelus-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2011-750ml","title":"Château Angélus 2011 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gastronomic Success: Freshness and Complexity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe 2011 Château Angélus is a triumph of winemaking. While 2011 was a challenging year for Bordeaux, Hubert de Boüard produced a wine that transcended the vintage conditions. By relying heavily on perfectly ripened Cabernet Franc, Angélus avoided the greenness found elsewhere, delivering a wine of structure and \"nervous\" energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis is not the fruit bomb of 2009; it is a wine of intellect and savory depth. It offers a \"classic\" Bordeaux profile—lower in alcohol, higher in acidity, and driven by earth and spice rather than sweetness. It is currently in a beautiful spot where the tannins have integrated, making it an exceptional companion for the dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Fresh and lifted. The nose is less about jammy fruit and more about savory complexity. Expect aromas of \u003cb\u003ewild raspberry, bramble, and red plum\u003c\/b\u003e, interwoven with distinct notes of \u003cb\u003ewet earth, tobacco leaf, truffle, and spicy herbs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-bodied and focused. The palate is defined by a vibrant acidity that cuts through rich foods. The fruit is crunchy and red-toned, supported by firm, grainy tannins that give the wine an upright posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e A clean, saline finish with lingering notes of cedar and graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Saint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e ~60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/b\u003e 94 Points (Wine Enthusiast), 93 Points (Robert Parker), 93 Points (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing Recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Now through 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Recommended \u003cb\u003e1 hour\u003c\/b\u003e. The wine needs a little air to soften the structure, but it is ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at 60–62°F (15.5–16.5°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the ultimate steakhouse wine. Its acidity and structure cut through fat beautifully. Pair it with \u003cb\u003efatty ribeye\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elamb chops\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003educk confit\u003c\/b\u003e. It also works surprisingly well with tomato-based Italian dishes due to its acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/b\u003e The 2011 vintage represents an excellent entry point into the Angélus portfolio. 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Medium to full-bodied and boasting great harmony in the mouth, the palate delivers loads of red and black fruit layers interspersed with floral and herb accents and framed by a firm, ripe, fine-grained backbone, finishing with wonderful length and freshness.\" WA 95+\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"May de Certan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287165771926,"sku":"WCW-MC-2015-750-01-LS-001","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Certandemay.jpg?v=1661380967"},{"product_id":"leoville-las-cases-2014-750ml","title":"Leoville Las Cases 2014 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2014 Leoville-Las Cases is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, cropped at 33 hectoliters per hectare and matured in 85% new oak. There is 6.8% vin de presse this year. Picked between 30 September and 13 October over 12 days. It has a delectable bouquet with very precise, mineral-rich black fruit infused with oyster shell, which appears to be a leitmotif of Jean-Huber Delon's 2014s! The palate is medium-bodied with wondrous purity and tension, the acidity beautifully poised and imparting the palpable sense of energy from start to finish. Where it really excels is on the finish: exquisite structure, very complex with enormous persistence that lingers for more than a minute. Surely the wine of the appellation, ditto one of the best Left Bank 2014s.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Leoville Las Cases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41319946223766,"sku":"WCW-LLC-2014-750-1-LS-001","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/leovillelascases1_0a9a75c9-3670-436c-80c5-047176495408.jpg?v=1661381690"},{"product_id":"ovid-2015-750ml","title":"Ovid 2015 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Proprietary Red Wine comes charging out of the gate with gregarious crushed black cherries, chocolate mint and crème de cassis scents plus suggestions of red roses, Christmas cake, sandalwood, cloves and unsmoked cigars with a waft of shaved pencils. Full-bodied, concentrated and boldly fruited, with wonderfully decadent in the mouth, the plushly textured palate gives bags of spicy black fruits and a minty kick to the epically long finish.\" WA 96\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ovid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41319975911574,"sku":"WCW-OVID-2015-750-1-LS-001","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Ovid1_4ecf0ddc-ce3f-4622-91c3-c9edf364f37a.jpg?v=1661381989"},{"product_id":"pavie-decesse-2000-750ml","title":"Pavie Decesse 2000 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerard Perse’s 2000 Pavie Decesse, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from a vineyard situated above Pavie, on the steep limestone hillsides outside the walled town of St.-Emilion, is a fabulous effort (all the Perse wines are stunning in this vintage). Notes of camphor, creme de cassis, violets, black currants, cedar, and licorice jump from the glass of this inky\/purple-hued offering. Monumental richness, sensational sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate, and a 45+-second finish result in an extraordinary wine that is just reaching its plateau of full maturity. It should last for another 20-25 years.\" RP 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Château Pavie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41869578993814,"sku":"WCW-PAV-2000-750-1-LS-001","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/PavieDacesse_a6ccc23c-621d-45b1-a98b-b7f6d411f7aa.jpg?v=1661382044"},{"product_id":"abreu-cappella-2014-750ml","title":"Abreu Cappella 2014 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cappella Proprietary Red has gregarious scents of blueberry compote, preserved plums and blackberry with a gorgeous exotic spice undercurrent of star anise, cassia and cardamom with wafts of cigar box and smoked meats. The palate is full-bodied, firm and grainy with a gorgeous core of generous black fruit preserves and loads of spicy accents, finishing long and layered.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Abreu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926710395030,"sku":"WCW-ABR-2014-750-1-LS-001","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/AbreuCappella1.jpg?v=1661380700"},{"product_id":"schrader-beckstoffer-georges-iii-2018-1-5l","title":"Schrader GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard 2018 1.5L","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Schrader’s GIII comes from Beckstoffer’s Georges III vineyard in Rutherford, produced from 337 clone grown on the F block. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon, it was aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard springs from the glass with a glorious perfume of violets and lavender, giving way to notes of crushed black currants, black raspberries and red currant jelly, plus an undercurrent of cedar chest and fragrant soil. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, the palate is popping with taut, muscular, vibrant black fruits, supported by wonderfully ripe tannins, finishing long and full of energy. 151 cases were made.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Schrader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42032719855766,"sku":"WCW-SCR-2018-1500-1-LS-001","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/SchraderG3.jpg?v=1661382295"},{"product_id":"grahams-port-1994-750ml","title":"Graham's Port 1994 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In a port tasting, tasting Graham's is almost like tasting a big, rich, succulent Merlot after a group of blockbuster, tannic Cabernets. Sweeter and more obvious than many ports, the opaque purple-colored 1994 is fruity, powerful, and rich, with an addictive hedonistic quality. It will be ready to drink in 8-10 years and keep for up to 30. As always, this is a showy, flamboyant port that has the advantage of being slightly sweeter than other 1994s. A great Graham's. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2035.\" RP 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Graham's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42075012628630,"sku":"WCW-GRA-1994-750-1-LS-001","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Grahams_051b1cf9-1f8f-4d1a-aac6-70b12c167932.jpg?v=1661895788"},{"product_id":"leroy-savigny-les-beaune-1er-cru-les-narbantons-2008-750ml","title":"Leroy Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons 2008 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Bize-Leroy’s 2008 Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Narbantons is one in a long line of amazing demonstrations that this site can deliver profound complexity and pleasure, but I doubt that there has been – and certainly I haven’t tasted – a more impressive instance, or indeed any more impressive young Savigny. Site-typical carnal elements in the nose are especially clean rather than gamy, and allied to suggestions of red fruit distillates, ocean spray, and forest floor. An infectiously mouthwatering savor of tiny red fruits (lingonberry, red currant, fraise du bois); red filet-mignon juices; rich beef marrow; mineral salts; leather; and brown spices floods and invigorates the texturally seamless, incipiently satiny palate in a show of palpable density and gripping persistence that somehow also leaves room for tenderness. Tea like smokiness and tannin that suffuse this Savigny similarly do not preclude a vintage-typical sense of vivacity. A vibratory, kaleidoscopic finish caps this thrilling effort that ought to be worth following for a quarter century.\" WA 94 (label damage)\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Domaine Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42124245139606,"sku":"WCW-LR-2008-750-1-LS-001","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/2008Leroynarb2.jpg?v=1663272860"},{"product_id":"dujac-bonnes-mares-grand-cru-2009-750ml","title":"Dujac Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2009 750ml","description":"\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2009 Bonnes-Mares is cool, implosive and totally reticent. In other words, classic young Bonnes-Mares. Sweet red cherries, flowers and mint sit on a bright, sinewy frame that gradually relaxes just enough to release the wine’s potential. There is more than enough verve and structure to support several decades of fine drinking. Today the blend of Dujac’s holdings in Bonnes-Mares is approximately equally divided between terres rouges and terres blanches. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2044.\" WA 95\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Domaine Dujac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42134712877206,"sku":"WCW-DUJ-2009-750-1-LS-001","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/dujacbonesmares.jpg?v=1663630029"},{"product_id":"faethm-fingers-crossed-two-become-one-grenache-2019-750ml","title":"Faethm Fingers Crossed \"Two Become One\" 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2019 Grenache Two Become One comes from four vineyards—The Third Twin, Vogelzang, Bien Nacido and Sebastiano. It is blended with 13% Mourvèdre and 11% Syrah, made with 29% whole clusters, and matured for 20 months in 56% new French oak. Opaque ruby-purple in color, it begins with reticent scents of blackberry jam, tar, licorice, lavender and bouquet garni with touches of coffee beans, taking plenty of time to unfold in the glass. The full-bodied palate surprises with its concentrated, dark berry fruit, framed by seamless acidity and finely grained tannins. It gains complexity over time, offering up more layers as it airs, and it finishes with soaring floral perfume, suggesting it could use a few more years in bottle or a long decant to show at its best.\" WA 96\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Faethm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42237804511382,"sku":"WCW-FAE-2019-750-1-LS-001","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7983\/5503\/products\/Fingerscrossedgrenache2019.jpg?v=1666207459"},{"product_id":"dujac-clos-de-la-roche-2010-750ml","title":"Dujac Clos de la Roche 2010 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2010 Clos de la Roche wafts from the glass with sweet scents of tobacco, crushed flowers and spices. Tasted after the Charmes, the Clos de la Roche comes across as decidedly feminine, but there is plenty of weightless energy being held back, at least that is the sense I get today. 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