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Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Reviewer, Robert Parker - The Hedonist's Gazette - Perhaps the greatest Gruaud Larose every made (although I dont want to insult anyone who owns the 1961), the 1982 continues to go from strength to strength. Dark plum/garnet to the rim, it boasts an extraordinary nose of underbrush, blackberries, cedar, truffles, incense, and licorice. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, but impeccably balanced, with decanting, it becomes civilized as well as complex and sumptuous. This wine seems to be moving to a plateau of early maturity, where it should remain for 30 or more years. Fabulous! August 2007 Robert Parker.Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Displaying an awesome richness and mammoth constitution to go along with enough tannin and body to suggest that one will probably have to wait at least another 10-15 years for this wine to reach maturity. It is one of the darkest and most opaque-colored 1982's, and has a huge, spicy, black currant, grilled-meat aroma. Anticipated maturity: Now-2020.Additional Information
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BordeauxThe Bordeaux wine region wide spreads 60 miles around the city and spans three rivers that contribute to the temperate, humid climate. Bordeaux is widely considered one of the great wine regions, an assertion reflected in the quality and pricing of Bordeaux wines. Bordeaux is most famous for red wines, but is also home to the exquisite dessert wine Sauternes. Five red grapes are approved for Bordeaux wine production: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petite Verdot. White wines, including Sauternes, may be made from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. View all our items from Bordeaux
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FranceThough French wines are the highest valued wines in the world, esteemed wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne were only enjoyed locally until 150 years ago when transportation improvements made them widely available. French wine production is governed by a strict quality-control system, which regulates the grapes used in each region and classifies wineries according to an elaborate cru hierarchy. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc are just a few of the important grape varietals with roots in French soil.View all our items from France
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