Chateau Fleur la Mothe Medoc 2011 / 750 ml.

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RP9191 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Mar 2014
Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London. The first word that comes into my head tasting this wine is… “class.” It has a beautifully defined, fresh and vibrant bouquet with pure dark cherry and wild strawberry scents that are seamlessly integrated with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, plenty of fleshy ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit and a velvety finish. Superb! Tasted September 2013.
SP8787 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2014
Engaging, with a juicy, pebbly feel along the edges and a friendly core of steeped plum, anise and blackberry fruit. A light brambly shading shows on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 10,000 cases made.
RP8686 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Apr 2014
Despite its garish orange label, this is a very good wine. Fruity, medium-bodied and purely made, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, fleshy fruit and soft tannins. It is ideal for drinking over the next 2–3 years.
WE8585 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2014
Smoky wood aromas are confirmed on the palate by a tough, wood-laden character. It’s all spice and toast, leaving little room at this stage for fruit. That should come because the wine has weight and suggestions of rich berry fruits in the background.
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Primary Grape: Merlot | All Grapes: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

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France | Bordeaux | Medoc

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Food Pairings: Beef

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Château Fleur la Mothe

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RP91 91 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (30th Mar 2014)

Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London. The first word that comes into my head tasting this wine is… “class.” It has a beautifully defined, fresh and vibrant bouquet with pure dark cherry and wild strawberry scents that are seamlessly integrated with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, plenty of fleshy ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit and a velvety finish. Superb! Tasted September 2013.

SP87 87 pts. / Wine Spectator (Web only – 2014)

Engaging, with a juicy, pebbly feel along the edges and a friendly core of steeped plum, anise and blackberry fruit. A light brambly shading shows on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 10,000 cases made.

RP86 86 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (29th Apr 2014)

Despite its garish orange label, this is a very good wine. Fruity, medium-bodied and purely made, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, fleshy fruit and soft tannins. It is ideal for drinking over the next 2–3 years.

WE85 85 pts. / Wine Enthusiast (5/1/2014)

Smoky wood aromas are confirmed on the palate by a tough, wood-laden character. It’s all spice and toast, leaving little room at this stage for fruit. That should come because the wine has weight and suggestions of rich berry fruits in the background.

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Region / Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is known the world over for its exceptional wines, particularly red blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, among others. These Cabernets aren't typically the full-bodied Cabs you get from California, but rather medium-bodied wines that emanate elegance and sophistication.

You'll also find some refreshing Bordeaux whites and, of course, Bordeaux's famous dessert wine, Sauternes.

Country / France

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The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in France’s footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more.

Yet as often as they are emulated, the magic of their terroirs can never be duplicated. You may taste Cabernet from around the world, but perhaps none as elegant and regal as Bordeaux. You may try Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from various climates, but none with the earth-bound soul and ethereal reach of Burgundy.

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SKU 70429
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Château Fleur la Mothe Médoc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
District Medoc
Product Location - Location-Appellation Medoc
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 13%
Wine/Spirit Brand Château Fleur la Mothe
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2011
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Awards and Accolades Premier Select
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Primary Grape Merlot
Food Pairing Beef
Occasion Pairing Family dinner
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
Sweetness Scale 1.00
Same Region, Same Vintage, Same Grape
RP94+94+ pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Apr 2014
The saturated ruby/purple-hued 2011 Haut-Bailly exhibits a glorious, subtle, noble set of aromatics consisting of red and black currants, sweet cherries, graphite, truffles and a faint hint of wood spice. The wine hits the palate with the profound elegance and purity that have become so much a characteristic under Wilmers and Sanders. Still youthful, with good acidity and freshness, this brilliant, medium-bodied 2011 needs another 4–5 years of bottle age, and should evolve effortlessly for 20–25 years.
WE92+92–94 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/11/2012
Packed with dense tannins and firm fruit, this is a big, powerful wine. It is initially austere, but with time it becomes more rounded, with layers of wood tannins and rich fruit.
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2014
Shows a grippy feel, with lots of briar, pastis and plum sauce notes rolled together and driving through the sappy finish. Well-embedded acidity pushes everything along, while a pure echo of fruit hangs through the finish. Should blossom with cellaring. Best from 2016 through 2028.
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Primary Grape: Merlot

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RP94+94+ pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Apr 2014
The saturated ruby/purple-hued 2011 Haut-Bailly exhibits a glorious, subtle, noble set of aromatics consisting of red and black currants, sweet cherries, graphite, truffles and a faint hint of wood spice. The wine hits the palate with the profound elegance and purity that have become so much a characteristic under Wilmers and Sanders. Still youthful, with good acidity and freshness, this brilliant, medium-bodied 2011 needs another 4–5 years of bottle age, and should evolve effortlessly for 20–25 years.
WE92+92–94 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/11/2012
Packed with dense tannins and firm fruit, this is a big, powerful wine. It is initially austere, but with time it becomes more rounded, with layers of wood tannins and rich fruit.
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2014
Shows a grippy feel, with lots of briar, pastis and plum sauce notes rolled together and driving through the sappy finish. Well-embedded acidity pushes everything along, while a pure echo of fruit hangs through the finish. Should blossom with cellaring. Best from 2016 through 2028.
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Primary Grape: Merlot

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Not Shippable. WNY Local Delivery and In-Store Pickup only. Learn More Sorry, this item is not available for shipment outside of the Western New York area. Either the bottle is too large for our packaging (i.e. we cannot ship anything larger than 750 ml), the dimensions/shape of the bottle doesn't fit within our packaging for safe shipment, or this is a widely-distributed wine (e.g. Barefoot, Yellow Tail, etc) which we only sell at our physical store or for in-store pickup.

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