Posts Tagged ‘reds’

Faiveley Mercurey Clos des Myglands 2008

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The House of Faiveley, or more aptly, the Domaine, has always enjoyed distinction. It’s a consistently well-regarded winery, with a passion for cultivating excellence in the...

Château de Vaugaudry 2006

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Ready to branch out beyond the de rigueur offerings of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir? You may want to spend some time this summer exploring the niche market of Loire Valley reds, most of which are made from 100 percent cabernet...

Château la Coustarelle Grande Cuvée Prestige 2005

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Lately we have seen many popular malbecs from Argentina. But as with numerous New World wines, Argentine malbec is the scion of a classic French grape....

Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux

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Most wine drinkers agree that Bordeaux is the preeminent French wine region (Burgundy enthusiasts, please forgive me). At the high end there are Château Lafite, Margaux and Cheval Blanc, which epitomize the region's power and prestige. Yet their superstar status makes them seem completely out of reach. We ought not let the cachet of Bordeaux be offputting. The good news is that Bordeaux is also France's largest wine-producing region and offers intriguing wines at all price...