Bordeaux Region Report

Haut-Medoc, Cru Bourgeous

The 2020 Château Beaumont is a beautifully crafted Haut-Médoc that reflects the strength of the vintage—ripe, concentrated fruit wrapped in refined structure. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum and blackberry, complemented by hints of violet, cedar and subtle toasted spice. It’s a wine that immediately shows both charm and precision.

On the palate, the 2020 Beaumont is supple yet well-defined, offering a generous core of dark fruit supported by smooth, integrated tannins. Notes of cassis, dark cherry and cocoa are lifted by a touch of graphite and warm spice. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 36 in Stock

Margaux, The second wine of Chateau Margaux
Magnum (1.5L)

The 2020 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is the second wine of the prestigious Château Margaux, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Pavillon Rouge is made with the same care and attention to detail as the estate's first wine but is often more approachable in its youth, offering a glimpse of Château Margaux's elegance and complexity at a more accessible price.

Tasting Notes:The 2020 Pavillon Rouge is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Nose: is expressive with vibrant aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, complemented by floral notes of violets, along with hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of graphite. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, Cru Bourgeous

The 2019 Château Beaumont is a standout release from an excellent Left Bank vintage, offering impressive depth, balance and classical Médoc character. The wine opens with expressive aromas of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry, intertwined with notes of violets, graphite and subtle oak spice. It strikes a beautiful balance between ripe fruit and refined freshness.

On the palate, the 2019 is polished and generously layered. Ripe cassis and dark cherry sit at the core, supported by silky tannins and well-judged acidity. Hints of cedar, cocoa and warm spice add further dimension, giving the wine both richness and lift. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux

The 2019 Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a superb example of classic Haut-Médoc craftsmanship from an excellent vintage. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with attractive aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, layered with subtle notes of cedar, graphite and a touch of dried herbs. The nose is fresh, precise and unmistakably Left Bank in style.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet confidently structured. A core of ripe cassis and blackberry is supported by fine, well-integrated tannins and lively acidity. There is an appealing balance between richness and restraint, with gentle hints of tobacco, cocoa and lightly toasted oak adding complexity without overwhelming the fruit. …
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Price: £28.95
Stock: 31 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification
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The 2018 Château Cos d'Estournel is a highly acclaimed wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux. It is considered one of the top wines of the vintage and showcases the estate's commitment to producing elegant yet powerful wines.

Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep, almost opaque ruby color with hints of purple on the rim.
Nose: Intense aromas of dark fruits, such as blackcurrants, blackberries, and ripe plums, with underlying notes of cedar, tobacco, licorice, and spices. Hints of earth and mineral also emerge, along with subtle floral touches. Palate: Full-bodied and richly textured, with finely grained tannins and a lush, velvety mouthfeel. …
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Price: £155.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux
Includes Leather Effect Presentation Box
*** 90 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***

A 2017 vintage Bordeaux wine. This is the beauty of decent Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux if stored well - it makes demands on the taster (patience and consideration). Not a wine from those who prefer to 'pop and pour' who miss out on most of the quality and character.

The 2017 has a good rich colour - browning just a little at the rim. This bottle demands patience when opening as it needs time to develop. Good blackcurrant nose. Plum, damson on the palate with balancing blackcurrant acidity. Dusty tannins on the end palate at first but the tannin softened in the glass, even without food. With food it is excellent. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe

The 2016 Château Palmer is a breathtakingly refined Margaux and one of the defining wines of an exceptional Left Bank vintage. Aromatically, it is captivating from the first moment: layers of black cherry, cassis and ripe plum unfold alongside violet, sandalwood, graphite and a subtle exotic spice. The bouquet is deep, pure and beautifully composed, showcasing Palmer’s unmistakable signature of elegance and sensuality.

On the palate, the 2016 is extraordinarily silky yet powerful, with a seamless texture that glides effortlessly. A vibrant core of dark, polished fruit is framed by ultra-fine tannins and perfectly judged acidity. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Graves Pessac-Leognan

​Domaine de Chevalier's 2016 vintage from the Pessac-Léognan appellation exemplifies the estate's dedication to crafting wines of depth and elegance. This vintage is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the remaining 10% comprising Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. ​

Tasting Notes:
Aroma: The wine opens with complex aromas of blackberries, red and dark plums, cedar, and gravel, complemented by hints of red flowers and brown-leaf tea. ​

Palate: On the palate, it is full-bodied with a dense core of sappy fruit flavors, including kirsch, raspberry pâte de fruit, and plum reduction. …
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Price: £82.50
Stock: 9 in Stock

Deuxieme Cru Classe- Barsac
Sweet White Wine

The 2015 Château Doisy-Daëne is a wonderfully vibrant and expressive Barsac, capturing the generosity of the vintage while maintaining the estate’s hallmark finesse and purity. The nose is beautifully lifted, with aromas of apricot, peach, candied citrus and pineapple, layered with honeysuckle, acacia honey and a touch of vanilla. It is bright, aromatic and immediately inviting.

On the palate, the wine combines richness with superb freshness. Ripe stone-fruit flavours—apricot, nectarine and lemon curd—are supported by a lively spine of acidity that gives the wine tension and clarity. Barsac’s distinctive minerality provides lift and definition, allowing the sweetness to feel silky rather than heavy. …
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Price: £42.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

St Julien, 4me Cru Classe
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The 2014 Château Talbot from Saint-Julien is a solid vintage from this well-regarded Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru) estate. 2014 was considered a good year for Bordeaux, with favorable weather conditions late in the season contributing to good ripeness, especially for Cabernet Sauvignon, which plays a dominant role in the wines of Saint-Julien.

The blend for Château Talbot typically consists of around 60-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance made up of Merlot, and small percentages of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Aroma: Aromatic with classic Bordeaux notes of blackcurrant, plum, and cherry, accompanied by cedar, tobacco, and hints of graphite and herbs. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification
** 92 Points - The Wine Advocate **

Powered by its structure and texture, this complex wine is dense, structured and firm. Plenty of dry and taut tannins dominate at this stage, but it is also full of fruit. The wine will age over many years while not being one of those vintages that will mature forever: the fruitiness will see to that. Drink this impressive wine from 2025.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux
Double magnum 300cl

The 2011 Caronne is a very impressive rustic style classic claret. it boasts a moderate peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate with well-balanced with raspberry and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.

Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut Medoc, 3rd Growth Classification

2012 Château La Lagune

Vintage & Background
2012 in Bordeaux brought a warm growing season but also enough freshness to maintain balance. At La Lagune, the estate planted to roughly 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20–25% Merlot, and the remainder Petit Verdot, took advantage of its gravelly slopes to produce a wine with structure and finesse. The wine was aged in oak barrels, a portion of them new, to add dimension without overpowering the varietal character.

Appearance & Nose
In the glass, the 2012 shows a deep ruby-purple colour. Aromas open with rich blackcurrant and black cherry, followed by notes of saddle leather, graphite and a hint of olive tapenade. …
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Price: £66.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux

The 2011 Caronne is a very impressive rustic style classic claret. it boasts a moderate peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate with well-balanced with raspberry and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.

Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Price: £38.95
Stock: 27 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification, Bordeaux
*** 92+ Points Neal Martin ***

The name of "Batailley" would come from the "Battle" which took place in 1453 between the French and the English on the lands of the future domain; with the reconquest of Château Latour by the French, this year saw the end of the Hundred Years War. Château Batailley is one of the oldest residences in the town of Pauillac.
Vines have been planted on this land rich in history since the 17th century. In 1855, Château Batailley was classified in the Fifth Grand Cru category of the Médoc.

Château Haut-Batailley is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Deuxieme Cru Classe- Barsac
Sweet White Wine

The 2009 Château Doisy-Daëne is a radiant and beautifully expressive Barsac, showcasing the richness and purity of this outstanding Sauternes/Barsac vintage. The bouquet is generous and seductive, with aromas of apricot, peach, candied citrus and pineapple, lifted by notes of acacia honey, vanilla pod and subtle floral spice. It is vibrant yet opulent, capturing the hallmark finesse of Doisy-Daëne.

On the palate, the 2009 is luxurious and beautifully balanced. Layers of ripe stone fruit, orange marmalade and crystallised lemon are supported by a spine of lively acidity that gives the wine freshness and definition. …
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Price: £44.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien, 2eme Growth Classification

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, located in the renowned Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and illustrious history. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic property has been meticulously tended by generations of the Borie family, who have upheld a tradition of excellence in winemaking. Situated on gravelly soils along the Gironde River, the vineyards are predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, yielding grapes of exceptional depth and complexity. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

St Julien, Bordeaux, 3rd Growth Classification

The 2009 Château Langoa Barton is an exceptional wine from an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux. 2009 is considered one of the great Bordeaux vintages due to the warm and dry growing season, which allowed the grapes to ripen fully and resulted in wines of both power and elegance. Langoa Barton, classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) in the 1855 classification, is known for producing structured and long-lived wines, and the 2009 vintage is one of its best.

Tasting Notes: The typical blend includes a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon (about 60-70%), with Merlot making up around 20-30%, and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Emilon Grand Cru

The 2009 Château Larcis Ducasse is an outstanding wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. As a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Château Larcis Ducasse is known for producing terroir-driven wines that highlight the richness and complexity of its limestone and clay soils. The 2009 vintage is one of Bordeaux's most celebrated years, marked by near-perfect growing conditions that resulted in ripe, opulent, and age-worthy wines.

Wine Overview
The 2009 Château Larcis Ducasse is composed of the estate’s typical blend:

Merlot (dominant): Providing plush texture, ripe fruit, and richness. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Emilion Grand cru, Bordeaux
92 Points - Wine advocate

The 2009 Château Quinault L’Enclos is a richly textured and beautifully expressive Saint-Émilion from one of Bordeaux’s outstanding vintages. The wine opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe black cherry, plum and raspberry compote, lifted by notes of sweet spice, mocha and a touch of dried rose. The aromatics are warm, generous and immediately seductive.

On the palate, the 2009 is plush and supple, delivering a silky wave of ripe red and black fruit wrapped in polished tannins. Flavours of blackberry, cherry liqueur and dark cocoa are complemented by hints of vanilla, cedar and soft baking spice. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Margaux 2nd Growth Classification

Château Rauzan-Gassies 2009, Margaux

The 2009 vintage was a modern classic in Bordeaux — warm, generous, and remarkably consistent — and Château Rauzan-Gassies captures its spirit with poise and refinement. As a distinguished Deuxième Cru Classé of Margaux, the château’s 2009 bottling exemplifies both the power and perfume that define this celebrated appellation. It is a wine of depth and charm, offering the richness of a great year balanced by the elegance for which Margaux is renowned.

In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby-garnet hue with youthful vibrancy. The nose is immediately expressive, layered with ripe blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry, accented by floral notes of violet and hints of cedar, vanilla, and graphite. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 11 in Stock

St Julien, 4me Cru Classe

Château Talbot, situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional red wines. With origins tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 107 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefiting from gravelly and sandy soils, Château Talbot crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Saint-Julien terroir. Known for their depth, structure, and aging potential, the estate's wines exhibit ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinct Saint-Julien character. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

St Julien 4me cru classe, Bordeaux

Château Beychevelle is a 4ème Cru Classé St-Julien wine estate with one of the most impressive châteaux in the whole of the Médoc. The 2008 is a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Elegant and powerful, expressing aromas of red fruit, blackcurrants and spices.

About Château Beychevelle Chateau Beychevelle is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 17th century, the estate has garnered a reputation for producing exceptional red wines. Spanning approximately 90 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Margaux 2me cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 92 Points- RobertParker.com **

This 2008 Chateau Brane Cantenac is stunning, evolved, dark plum/ruby-hued that reveals aromas of the forest floor, sweet black and red currants, licorice and roasted herbs. Classic, elegant and medium to full-bodied, it provides a sexy, complex, intellectual as well as hedonistic turn-on. Drink this delicious Margaux over the next 12-15+ years. Score: 92 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (194), May 2011.

The 2008 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. There remains that eucalyptus tincture that I have picked up on previous bottles, though here it is less pronounced, …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification

2008 Château d’Armailhac is a refined and classically styled Pauillac that captures the poise and precision of this cooler Bordeaux vintage. Now in its perfect drinking window, it shows how beautifully the Mouton Rothschild stable performs in years that favour elegance over sheer power. The wine displays a deep garnet core with soft, mature edges.

The bouquet is aromatic and inviting, opening with cassis, black cherry and mulberry layered with cedarwood, graphite, dried rose petal and a touch of cigar wrapper. Subtle notes of baking spice and forest floor give the wine added depth as it evolves in the glass, revealing its maturity without losing freshness. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Estephe Cru Bourgeois

The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2008 is a fine example of the estate's craftsmanship, produced in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. While 2008 was not as heralded as vintages like 2005 or 2009, it is recognized as a solid vintage, especially for producers like Château Haut-Marbuzet, who achieved commendable quality even in less ideal conditions. The wine reflects the balance, complexity, and approachability for which the estate is known.

Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet wines are typically crafted from a blend of:

Cabernet Sauvignon: Provides structure, tannins, and longevity. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2008

Vintage & Background
2008 was an excellent year in Bordeaux, with a warm, late-season that allowed grapes to ripen fully even after a somewhat mixed summer. Haut-Bages Libéral took advantage of this, producing a wine with solid structure and good ageing potential. The château is a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) in the Pauillac appellation, with vineyards favouring Cabernet Sauvignon, and it has historically delivered wines that combine power, depth, and Pauillac character.
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Blend & Style
The blend for the 2008 vintage is typically around 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

St Emilon Grand Cru

The 2008 Château Larcis Ducasse is a highly regarded wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). Château Larcis Ducasse is celebrated for its refined and terroir-driven wines, showcasing the limestone and clay soils of its south-facing slopes. The 2008 vintage, while not as celebrated as 2009 or 2010, produced wines with excellent structure, freshness, and aging potential, particularly on the Right Bank.

Wine Overview
The 2008 Château Larcis Ducasse is crafted from a blend typical of the estate:

Merlot (dominant): Contributing richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Varietal mix
Cabernet Sauvignon 83%
Merlot 17%

This 2008 Mouton Rothschild has a very high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, once again this red wine displays a very rich range of aromas and flavours throughout the tasting.

The first nose is intense and open: red fruit, blackberry and blackcurrant combine harmoniously with floral notes such as violet. On airing, roasted, toasted notes mingle graciously with delicate touches of cedar wood.

The palate opens with a lively, powerful and full-bodied attack, releasing silky, velvet tannins. Forward fruit on black berry flavours is set off by toasted notes and a delicious touch of vanilla, while the powerful and harmonious finish displays very attractive length. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 90 Points- RoberParker.com **

The 2008 Château Trotte Vieille still has a vibrant ruby/purple-coloured and is still youthful, with terrific notes of black cherries, currants, and spring flowers, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, ripe, still present tannins, terrific balance, and a lengthy finish. It’s surprisingly young and unevolved and has many years ahead of it. Drink now - 2034

Château Trotte Vieille is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 18th century, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £84.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

The Château Ausone 2007 is a premier grand cru classé "A" wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. As one of the most prestigious estates in Bordeaux, Château Ausone consistently produces exceptional wines, even in challenging vintages like 2007. This vintage reflects the estate's meticulous viticulture and winemaking, showcasing elegance, finesse, and balance.

Wine Overview
Château Ausone is known for its small production and exceptional quality, crafting wines that are both age-worthy and complex. The 2007 vintage is a blend of:

Cabernet Franc (typically dominant): Contributing structure, floral aromatics, and spice. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe
90 Points- Wine Journal

The 2007 Léoville Barton from Saint-Julien is a vintage from a cooler year in Bordeaux. While 2007 was not considered an exceptional year for Bordeaux, Léoville Barton still managed to produce a solid wine, thanks to its skilled winemaking and vineyard management.

The 2007 Léoville Barton is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (typically around 70-80%), with Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Notes of red and black fruits (blackcurrant, cherry), with earthy undertones, cedar, tobacco, and hints of spice and herbs. Palate: Medium-bodied, with relatively soft tannins compared to stronger vintages. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

St Julien 2me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
***90 Points Robert Parker***

***90 Points Robert Parker***
Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. The nose is lacking a little vigour and definition: rather muffled black fruit, minerals, dark cherries but it opens up and coalesces in the glass. Modern in style, quite opulent for the vintage…typical of Didier's style. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe dusty tannins, quite spicy on the entry, nice weight and cohesion, a little dry towards the finish but decent length. Very fine.
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, November 2011

Château Léoville Poyferré
A prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Margaux 2me cru Classe

Château Rauzan-Ségla 2007 is a refined and elegant expression of Margaux, showcasing the finesse and balance that make this estate one of the most respected in Bordeaux. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Rauzan-Ségla has a legacy of producing wines that beautifully marry power and grace. The 2007 vintage, now perfectly aged, offers a complex bouquet of dark berries, cassis, and subtle hints of cedar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lingering finish that brings out notes of blackcurrant, spice, and earthy minerality. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Pomerol

The 2006 Clos l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Clos l'Église is a highly regarded estate known for crafting rich, concentrated wines with the plush texture and elegance characteristic of Pomerol. The 2006 vintage, though not as celebrated as the legendary 2005, delivered wines of great balance and structure, offering excellent aging potential.

Wine Overview
Clos l'Église produces wines from a blend that typically includes:

Merlot (dominant): Adding opulence, ripe fruit flavors, and softness.
Cabernet Franc: Contributing aromatic complexity, structure, and spice. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes

The 2006 Château de Fargues is a sweet wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. Château de Fargues, owned by the Lur-Saluces family (former proprietors of Château d’Yquem), is renowned for crafting opulent and long-lived wines. The 2006 vintage, while overshadowed by the exceptional 2005, produced beautifully balanced and refined Sauternes wines with freshness and complexity.

Wine Overview
The 2006 Château de Fargues is made from the estate’s traditional blend:

Sémillon: Contributing richness, honeyed flavors, and structure.
Sauvignon Blanc: Adding freshness, aromatic lift, and vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Deuxieme Cru Classe- Barsac
Sweet White Wine

The 2006 Château Doisy-Daëne is a beautifully poised and refined Barsac, offering classical sweetness balanced by the estate’s trademark freshness and precision. The nose opens with vibrant aromas of lemon curd, apricot and white peach, intertwined with notes of honeycomb, acacia blossom and subtle vanilla. It is elegant, expressive and immediately inviting.

On the palate, the 2006 delivers a harmonious blend of richness and lift. Flavours of candied citrus, ripe stone fruit and pear are supported by bright, lively acidity that keeps the wine pure and energetic. Gentle hints of saffron, ginger and light caramel add complexity, while Barsac’s characteristic minerality provides structure and finesse. …
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Price: £46.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Estephe Cru Bourgeois

The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2006 is a wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in the Bordeaux region of France. Known for its high-quality and approachable wines, Château Haut-Marbuzet consistently delivers a distinctive style that combines elegance with richness. The 2006 vintage is no exception, showcasing the estate's commitment to excellence.

This wine is typically a blend of classic Bordeaux grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the structure and tannins, while Merlot adds softness and fruitiness. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

The great first growth Château Lafite Rothschild produced an exceptional red Bordeaux in 2006, this year including the elegance of Cabernet Franc in the blend in lieu of the more intense character of Petit Verdot.

Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as one of the most illustrious wine estates globally, revered for its storied history and exceptional red wines. With a lineage tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 112 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £725.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien, Bordeaux, 3rd Growth Classification

Château Langoa Barton 2006 is a classic, structured Saint-Julien from one of the Médoc’s most consistently reliable family-run estates. The 2006 vintage favoured properties with deep gravel soils and careful selection, and Langoa Barton produced a wine of notable precision and balance. Now approaching two decades of age, it has moved gracefully into its early maturity while retaining the backbone typical of the Barton style.

The bouquet is fragrant and refined, opening with cassis, blackberry and black cherry alongside cedar, pencil shavings and dried tobacco. Subtle notes of spice, graphite and damp earth give the wine an authentic Left Bank character. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
***96 Points - Robert Parker***

Ch. Latour 2006 is the wine of the vintage. The pure, dark chocolate and cassis nose is followed by a palate of enormous intensity with lashings of cool blackberries and cream, minerals, cedar and coffee. The length of the finish is astonishing too - as if the wine is still in your mouth

The 2006 Château Latour has quite a vibrant bouquet with lively raspberry, wild strawberry, cedar and pencil lead scents that all gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, slightly chewy red berry fruit, a dash of spice, maybe a little tight towards the finish, unlike the Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

Château Léoville Barton, a renowned estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification. The 2006 vintage is a well-regarded year for Bordeaux, with the wines showing structure and elegance, particularly on the Left Bank, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates. The 2006 vintage faced some challenges due to variable weather, with a hot summer followed by some rain during the harvest. Despite this, Château Léoville Barton produced a wine that is recognized for its classic style, with firm tannins, excellent concentration, and potential for aging. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The 2006 Château Pontet-Canet is a wine from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, France. Château Pontet-Canet is classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, but it consistently performs at a level that rivals many of the higher-ranked estates.This vintage has received excellent reviews from critics, often scoring in the 90–95 point range.

Tasting Notes: The 2006 Chateau pontet canet consists of a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 2006 vintage is known for its deep, rich flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Julien 4me cru classe

*** 90 Points (Outstanding) Robert parker ***

Reviews
"The quintessentially elegant yet powerful 2005 may be the finest Beychevelle made since 1982. Its opaque ruby/purple color and sweet nose of camphor, blueberries, black currants, flowers, and crushed rocks precede a lovely, sweet, rich wine with zesty acidity delineating its medium to full-bodied personality, laser-like precision, and impressive purity and length. While this estate often does not live up to its pedigree, the 2005 is the real deal. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025+." Parker Wine Advocate 2007
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Chateau Bois De Laborde, Pomerol, Bordeaux

Château Bois de Laborde 2005 comes from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated vintages, offering a beautifully mature claret with classic Left Bank character. After nearly two decades of ageing, the wine has developed wonderful aromatic complexity, showing cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis and a gentle note of dried herbs.

On the palate, the 2005 vintage structure is still evident, but the tannins have softened into a smooth, harmonious texture. Flavours of blackcurrant, plum and warm spice sit alongside hints of leather and earthy savouriness, giving the wine depth and elegance without being heavy.

This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy fully mature Bordeaux at its peak. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

1er Cru Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

The 2005 Guiraud is very tight on the nose, taking time to unfurl, with notes of apricot, peach, a touch of honeysuckle and quince. Good definition. The palate is impressive. tightly coiled, honeyed fruit, very fine acidity, linear at first then fanning out across the finish with notes of dried apricot, nectarine, a touch of almond and a faint hint of spice. With good length and unctuous on the finish, this Guiraud is impossible to ignore. Drink from now to 2030+

Château Guiraud is a renowned wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as a leading producer of prestigious sweet wines. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
*** 92 points Robert Parker ***

Château Haut-Batailley is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history spanning centuries, the estate has earned renown for its production of high-quality red wines. Covering approximately 22 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Haut-Batailley's wines are celebrated for their depth, structure, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinct Pauillac character. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 90+ Points Robert Parker **

Château Kirwan is a wine that is produced from the best parcels of the vineyard that have mainly gravel soils, but some are also clay. The fruit is picked and sorted twice by hand, then vinified in separate batches corresponding to individual vineyard parcels. Half the oak barrels used to age the wine for eighteen months are renewed every year.

Overall production : 7500 caisses
Blending : 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot

Tasting :
From birth to bottling, this vintage was always impressive. Its nose is exuberant, mixing notes of complex fruit, from spicy to exotic aromas such as mango. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Julien 2nd Growth Classification

Château Léoville Barton 2005 is a true collector’s treasure from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates. Hailing from the legendary 2005 vintage—considered one of the finest in living memory—this wine captures the very essence of Saint-Julien elegance and power. The Barton family’s winemaking heritage, stretching back nearly two centuries, is showcased in every glass, offering a wine of impeccable pedigree, depth, and age-worthiness.

From the first pour, the 2005 impresses with its deep, dark garnet hue and intoxicating aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, enriched by layers of cedar, cigar box, and graphite. …
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Price: £159.00
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification

Château Branaire-Ducru 2004 is a beautifully composed Saint-Julien, showcasing the estate’s hallmark finesse and precision. The 2004 vintage is admired for its classical Left Bank structure, and Branaire-Ducru was one of the clear successes of the year. Now with over two decades of bottle age, the wine has moved gracefully into its mature phase, offering harmony, complexity, and impressive purity.

On the nose, the wine reveals a lifted bouquet of cassis, cedar, graphite, and violets, underpinned by subtle tobacco and warm spice. There is a wonderful clarity to the fruit, with the aromatics opening steadily as the wine breathes. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

Château Calon-Ségur 2004 is a superb example of classic, traditionally styled Saint-Estèphe. The vintage favoured estates with meticulous vineyard work, and Calon-Ségur produced one of the most refined and best-balanced wines of the year. Now with over twenty years of ageing, it shows the château’s trademark combination of structure, purity, and quiet power.

The bouquet is beautifully evolved, offering aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, warm earth, cedar and dried roses. Subtle notes of cigar box and forest floor underline the wine’s maturity, while still leaving plenty of brightness in the fruit. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

This elegant 2004 Château Haut-Batailley, 5ème Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, comes from one of the Médoc’s most reliable and classically styled estates. The 2004 vintage produced wines of freshness and balance, with Haut-Batailley offering a refined, approachable Pauillac that has developed beautifully with nearly two decades of ageing.


Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with slight garnet hues, the 2004 Haut-Batailley reveals a bouquet of cassis, black cherry, cedar, and tobacco leaf, complemented by subtle earthy notes and pencil shavings typical of Pauillac. On the palate, it shows medium body with fine tannins, bright acidity, and flavours of blackcurrant, dried herbs, and spice. …
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Price: £59.95
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Half Bottle 37.5cl

An outstanding 2004 vintage Bordeaux wine from Chateau Lynch-Bages.

Ex-cellar bottle tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical. This has a noticeably clear, deep garnet colour. The nose is very clean and correct although it lacks a little complexity and flair: straightforward black fruits, cedar and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate shows a little hardness at first, but softens with aeration and soon adopts a more succulent texture with ripe black cherries, Doris plum and bilberry. Certainly this is a well balanced Pauillac packed full of ripe tannins with a crisp poised finish of black plum, cedar and cassis. …
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Price: £69.95
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Saint Emillion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

The 2004 Fleur Cardinale is a gorgeous deep, rich wine, pure maroon colour. Rather shy nose to start that takes some coaxing and then aromas of red plum, boysenberry, cassis, fennel seed, cedar and suede unfurl. Lovely nose! Full bodied, dry and still surprisingly tannic on the palate, but good fruit extract and pitched acidity. The flavours are all deep red and black fruits, lots of black plum, a bit of bramble, charred oak, sous bois and chalk. Very smooth and nicely integrated. Finishes long, juicy and with lingering fruit. No where near past its prime. Drinking beautifully right now! (Cellar Tracker Review - 2021). …
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Price: £59.95
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Haut-Medoc

Château Doyac 2003 is a fine example of a well-made Haut-Médoc from one of the most distinctive vintages in recent Bordeaux history. The 2003 growing season was marked by an intense summer heatwave, which brought early ripening and concentrated fruit across the region. At Château Doyac, this resulted in a wine that combines ripe, generous fruit with the classic structure and elegance of the Left Bank, making it both approachable in its maturity and still capable of providing a satisfying, layered drinking experience.

In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby core with garnet reflections, showing the graceful evolution of two decades in bottle. …
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Price: £45.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
100 Points
Excellent provenance

The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estates great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. …
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Price: £1,095.00
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St Julien 3eme Cru Classe, Bordeaux

This powerful 2003 Château Lagrange, 3ème Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Julien, reflects both the heat of the vintage and the estate’s dedication to balance and refinement. The famously hot summer of 2003 produced concentrated, ripe Bordeaux, and Lagrange delivered a structured, richly fruited wine that has matured into a supple and generous Saint-Julien with classic Left Bank character.


Tasting Notes
Deep garnet in colour, the 2003 Lagrange opens with aromas of blackberries, cassis, cedar, and sweet spice, layered with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied with ripe, rounded tannins and a core of blackcurrant, plum, and mocha. …
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Price: £59.95
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Margaux, 4th Growth Classification

​Château Prieuré-Lichine's 2003 vintage from the Margaux appellation reflects the unique characteristics of that year's growing season. The wine presents a deep, dark ruby color, nearing opacity. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe, raisined fruit, licorice, sweet spice, baked earth, and subtle herbaceous notes reminiscent of garrigue and mint. ​

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with soft, round textures. Flavors of blackberries, plums, and cherries are complemented by hints of tobacco, earth, and vanilla. The tannins are fine, and the wine maintains fresh acidity, leading to a finish that includes a slight meaty note. …
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Price: £69.95
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Margaux 2me cru Classe

The 2002 Château Brane-Cantenac from Margaux is a solid example of the elegance and finesse that characterizes wines from this Left Bank estate, even in a challenging vintage. The 2002 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by unpredictable weather, with a rainy summer and a warm, dry September that allowed grapes to ripen adequately, though it was a year requiring skillful winemaking to produce wines of quality.

In the glass, this Brane-Cantenac reveals a medium ruby color with slight garnet edges, indicative of its age. The nose opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and cherry, followed by subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and earthy undertones that add complexity. …
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Price: £59.95
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Sauternes

The 2002 Château de Fargues is a sweet wine from the prestigious Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. Known as the "other Yquem" due to its shared ownership by the Lur-Saluces family, Château de Fargues consistently produces exceptional and age-worthy wines, even in challenging vintages like 2002.

Wine Overview
Château de Fargues specializes in Sauternes wines made primarily from:

Sémillon: Providing richness, honeyed notes, and structure.
Sauvignon Blanc: Adding aromatic freshness and vibrant acidity.
Vintage Characteristics
The 2002 vintage in Sauternes was challenging, with heavy rains during the growing season. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Saint-Julien, Bordeaux

Château Gruaud Larose 2001, Saint-Julien

From one of Bordeaux’s most historic and characterful estates, the 2001 vintage of Château Gruaud Larose is a classic expression of Saint-Julien sophistication. A Second Growth of the Médoc, this wine reflects the estate’s deep gravel soils and long heritage of producing structured, age-worthy clarets. The 2001 vintage followed the monumental 2000, yet offers a beautifully balanced and harmonious style — elegant, complex, and ready to enjoy.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet colour with brick nuances at the rim, hinting at graceful maturity. The bouquet is layered and inviting, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Margaux, 4th Growth Classification, Bordeaux

A 2001 vintage Bordeaux Wine produced by Chateau Marquis de Terme. A very tannic, structured wine with an opaque purple colour and a sweet creme de cassis nose intermixed with damp earth, vanilla, and liquorice, this relatively massive wine has mouth-searing levels of tannin, medium body, and a very backward style that will require considerable patience from its buyers.

Château Marquis de Terme stands as a venerable emblem of the Margaux appellation within Bordeaux, France. Rooted in a storied history tracing back to the 12th century, this esteemed estate has evolved into a paragon of fine winemaking. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

"Lifted blackberry, autumn leaf, cedar and a touch of fresh tobacco, the mintiness enhanced by continued aeration. The palate is very tight and slightly pinched at the moment, the tannins a little harder and less fine than Lafite, the finish slightly chalky and foursquare in texture. Personally, I prefer the 2002 to the previous year, but it is still a decent, mid-weight Pauillac that would show better with cuisine. Drink 2013-2025. Tasted November 2010." Neil Martin Wine Journal

92 points (WJ)

Château Mouton Rothschild, nestled in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is among the most esteemed wine estates globally, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £625.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

One of Medoc's underrated chateau, which has made exceptional wines. Now perfect to drink with lovely dark fruit still, yet developing sweet oaky intensity.

Château Calon-Ségur, located in the esteemed Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its exceptional wines and storied heritage. With roots dating back to the 12th century, this illustrious property has been meticulously maintained, blending tradition with modern innovation. The vineyards, planted on gravelly soils with clay subsoil, predominantly feature Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, producing grapes of outstanding quality and character. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Haut Medoc

Good colour, great legs and nose. Quite nice when opened. Perhaps a trace of liquorice and a hint of 'medicinal' character but these initial characteristics soon faded. After 3-4 hours - quite rich and aromatic with good cherry fruit and a touch of maraschino at the end. Tannins have integrated completely. Excellent with roast sirloin. Cellar Tracker Review

Château Cissac is a prestigious wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Encompassing around 50 hectares of vineyards, the estate features gravelly soils ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

St Julien, Bordeaux

The 2000 Chateau Gloria is generous and well-structured, these intense, complex wines are typical of the Saint Julien appellation. The result of traditional vinification, they have a strong, rich colour. On the palate, they are expressive, rounded and supple. They should be kept for a few years to express their full potential.

Château Gloria stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Founded by Henri Martin in the mid-20th century, this estate has earned widespread acclaim for its distinctive approach to winemaking and commitment to quality. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 2000 Château Haut-Brion is a masterpiece of the vintage and one of the most profound expressions ever produced by this First Growth estate. The wine opens with an extraordinary bouquet—blackcurrant, plum and warm blackberry layered with cigar box, graphite, truffle, smoked earth and a touch of violets. The aromatics are incredibly deep, refined and endlessly evolving, showing both power and quiet sophistication.

On the palate, the 2000 Haut-Brion is seamless and multi-dimensional. A luxurious core of dark fruit is wrapped in ultra-fine tannins, delivering a texture that feels almost weightless despite the wine’s formidable depth. …
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Price: £775.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cotes De Duras, Sweet Wine
Half Bottle

The Cote De Duras is a wine making area just to the East of the much more famous Bordeaux region. The climate, common grape varieties and techniques of wine making are very similar to Bordeaux, often giving very similar wines but at better value, and this wine is no exception.
Expect aroma of candied fruit and honey. This is made in a dessert wine using the sweetest grapes from the crop that have been harvested at regular intervals.
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Price: £38.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Grand Cru Classe St Emilion, Bordeaux
** 92 Points- RobertParker.com **

Canon La Gaffeliere’s is an outstanding 1999 vintage Bordeaux wine. Robert Parker – 92
The opaque purple-colored 1999 is a strong effort for this vintage. It displays a sweet nose of pain grille, smoke, meats, graphite, blackberry, and cassis liqueur. The wine is full-bodied, deep, powerful, and rich, with sweet tannin and low acidity. This is a blockbuster effort for a delicate vintage such as 1999. [30/04/2002]

Vinous – 90
Good medium ruby. Aromas of plum, currant, game and leather. Silky-sweet and aromatic in the mouth, with lovely vinosity to frame the expressive flavors of roasted plum, currant, black cherry, minerals and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

This has a ripe strawberry, blackberry almost floral nose although there is a slight ephemeral quality to it. Lacks the dimension of say the ’90 or the ’00. Traits of raspberry, scorched earth and a touch of cedar/mint emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, good acidity, quite rounded and harmonious.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Cru classe Pessac-Leognan

Château Carbonnieux 1999 is a beautifully mature example from one of Pessac-Léognan’s historic estates. The 1999 vintage produced elegant, aromatic wines with supple tannins, and Carbonnieux was among the standout successes. Now with over 25 years of age, this claret has reached full drinking maturity, offering nuance, balance, and classic Graves character.

The nose opens gracefully with notes of ripe redcurrant, cedar, graphite and gentle smoke—hallmarks of the gravelly soils of Carbonnieux. Subtle hints of dried herbs, leather and autumnal forest floor add further complexity. With air, the wine reveals a charming sweetness of fruit, lifted spice and a touch of cigar box. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Sauternes

The 1999 la Tour Blanche is a beautiful sweet wine from The Sauternes region of Bordeaux. 1999 highly regarded and is considered one of the classic vintages from this estate. It is known for its richness, complexity, and excellent aging potential. It is a wonderful experience to enjoy it now, although it has years of life left in it. Make sure to serve it slightly chilled, around 12-14°C (54-57°F), to fully appreciate its complex flavours and aromas.

Tasting Notes The 1999 la Tour Blanche is medium gold in colour with quite an earthy, savoury nose giving up perfumed notions of orange blossoms and honeysuckle over preserved apricots, apple pie and allspice hints. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
90 Points - Vinous

The 1999 Clos de l'Oratoire from St.-Emilion is one of the stars of the vintage. The wine exhibits aromas of new saddle leather, damp earth, blackberries, incense, cassis, and toast. An intriguing tapenade note emerges with airing. It is full-bodied, with sweet tannin, low acidity, and impressive concentration.

Clos de l’Oratoire, located on Saint-Emilion's northeast slope, has 13 hectares of vines. The terroir of Fronsac molasse, consisting of a layer of sandy soil and a clay subsoil, is ideally suited to Merlot (80% of the vines).

Meticulous work is done all year long to maintain quality in the vineyard. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux
Bin Soiled Labels

Good colour, great legs and nose. Quite nice when opened. Perhaps a trace of liquorice and a hint of 'medicinal' character. After 3-4 hours - quite rich and aromatic with good cherry fruit and a touch of maraschino at the end. Tannins are soft and have integrated completely.

Château Cissac is a prestigious wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Encompassing around 50 hectares of vineyards, the estate features gravelly soils ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, Château Cissac blends traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovations to produce high-quality red wines. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Barsac, Premier Cru Classe

Vanilla, caramel nose; mature, delicious, caramel, vanilla palate with good structure; long finish.

Château Coutet is a historic wine estate located in Barsac, Bordeaux, known for producing exceptional sweet wines. Established in the 13th century and classified as a Premier Cru Classé in 1855, it is one of the oldest and most esteemed vineyards in the Sauternes and Barsac regions. The 38.5-hectare vineyard benefits from a unique clay and limestone terroir ideal for growing Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. The estate, managed by the Baly family since 1977, employs meticulous hand-harvesting and traditional winemaking techniques to create its renowned wines, …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Saint-Julien, Bordeaux

The 1998 Gruaud Larose appears to be a potential sleeper of the vintage, and may merit an outstanding score. It is a powerful, bulky style of Gruaud-Larose, with a dark ruby/purple color, and plenty of cassis, spicy new oak, and roasted herbs in the jammy nose. On the palate, the wine has lost much of the forward precociousness it was revealing last spring, now boasting loads of tannin in its powerful, muscular flavors.

Château Gruaud-Larose, situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, holds a distinguished reputation dating back to the 18th century. With approximately 82 hectares of vineyards planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

St Julien, 3rd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
***90-92 Points Wine Journal***
***92 Points- Robert Parker***

90-92 Points Wine Journal

"A great Langoa - nose slowly opening up. Dark black fruits with masses of pencil-lead aromas. Good depth with structured inky black fruits. This is an excellent well-made wine. Tasted May 2000." Neil Martin, Wine Journal

Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 17 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Margaux 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

Tasting Notes
A deep garnet red with a subtle brick rim, the 1998 Lascombes opens with aromas of ripe cherry, cedar, cigar box, and dried herbs, layered with hints of spice and bramble. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, showing flavours of redcurrant, liquorice, and earthy undertones. The finish is elegant and lingering, emphasising finesse over power. Perfect for enjoying now, though it will hold gracefully for several more years.


Serving and Food Pairing
Serve at 16–18°C after gentle decanting. Ideal with roast lamb, beef fillet, or duck breast. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, or a mature hard cheese such as Comté or aged Manchego. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux

About Chateau Margaux Château Margaux is a prestigious wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the world, the estate boasts a history dating back to the 12th century. Its vineyards are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. Château Margaux's wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and exceptional aging potential. The estate's iconic 19th-century château, a symbol of its rich heritage, further enhances its reputation. Consistently receiving high praise from critics and collectors, Château Margaux remains a benchmark for excellence in the wine industry. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Half Bottles - 37.5cl

The wine is light medium gold-colored, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine.

Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. With a heritage dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
92 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - WIne Advocate

The 1998 Clos de l'Oratoire is drinking beautifully now. It has a fine concentration, really good expression of ripe fruit and terroir. Lovely classic flavours and ripe Merlot fruit with a nice balance of oak.

Clos de l’Oratoire, located on Saint-Emilion's northeast slope, has 13 hectares of vines. The terroir of Fronsac molasse, consisting of a layer of sandy soil and a clay subsoil, is ideally suited to Merlot (80% of the vines).

Meticulous work is done all year long to maintain quality in the vineyard.
Fermentation takes place exclusively in temperature-controlled oak vats. Oak, a noble material in perfect synergy with fine wine, enhances its colour and flavour, and enables it to reach its full potential. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

Deep garnet color. Perfumed, vibrant aromas of black cherry, cassis, leather and oak spice. Big, sweet and rich, with lush black cherry and black raspberry fruit already offering enticing inner-mouth flavor. Less oaky on the palate than on the nose. Just a hint of herbaceousness. Finishes subtle and quite long, with impressively even, ripe tannins but not quite the snap of the '96. A terrific effort for the vintage. Stephen Tanzer Vinous

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

St Julien 3eme Cru Classe, Bordeaux

The excellent 1997 Château Lagrange is one of St. Juliens great wines - powerful, full-bodied and concentrated. The 1997 Lagrange introduces ripe fruit aromas of rich black currant and cherry, spicy, toasty new oak, minerals, cedar and charcoal. They are also very reasonably priced for their level of quality, and dependably.

Château Lagrange, located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of producing exceptional red wines. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 118 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Julien, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
Magnum Bottle

Léoville Las Cases is the most legendary wine of Saint-Julien: on a quality par with the Médoc's first growths, without the hefty price premium to match. It is a prime example of a Bordeaux 'super-second' - a second growth operating at a first growth level. Léoville Las Cases is also one of the largest, oldest and most picturesque of the Médoc's classified Bordeaux growths. Grapes are fermented at lower than average temperatures, which is partially responsible for the wines displaying some of the most exotic aromas and aromatic richness in the Médoc.

Château Léoville Las Cases, situated in the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as a beacon of excellence and tradition in the world of fine wine. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux

*** 88 Points - Neil Martin Wine Journal ***

Reviews:
"This has a superb nose, very lifted and well-defined, cedar, blackcurrant, smoke and a touch of burnt toast. Just soars from the glass. The palate is full-bodied, ripe tannins, beautiful balance and poise with a sense of controlled opulence towards the finish. It comes across very natural, black cherries, blueberry, a touch of orange zest. This is certainly an over-performing wine for the vintage and shows better than previous bottles, although it did fade a little when returning after 15 minutes in the glass. Drink now-2015. Tasted September 2009. …
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Price: £129.00
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St Julien, 4me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
Magnum Bottle

The 1997 Chateau Talbot has a saturated purple color, and a sweet, earthy, leather, and cassis-scented nose. In the mouth, the wine is fat and opulent, with low acidity. The finish is all glycerin, alcohol, and juicy fruit. It may be almost too low in acidity, but it is drinking well and can be expected to do so for another decade.

Château Talbot, situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional red wines. With origins tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 107 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

The 1996 Château du Mayne Sauternes is a graceful, fully mature sweet wine from the heart of Sauternes, offering honeyed richness balanced by fresh acidity. A delicious choice for lovers of classic botrytised whites. Drink now and over the coming years.

Tasting Notes:
Deep golden hue with amber glints. Aromas of apricot and quince paste, Seville orange marmalade, acacia honey and saffron, with hints of crème brûlée, toasted almond and candied ginger. The palate is silky and glycerolic yet poised, layering dried apricot, citrus peel, honey and vanilla spice over a bright, cleansing acidity. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Sauternes

This is a classic Sauternes with a great deal of sweetness, plenty of ripeness, and obvious aromas of toasty, smoky new oak. The wine exhibits finesse and complexity, a style of Sauternes that will have its admirers, particularly among those who like to drink these wines as an aperitif.

Château Guiraud is a renowned wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as a leading producer of prestigious sweet wines. Spanning approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir characterized by gravelly, sandy, and limestone soils, ideal for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

"The 1996 Kirwan is a highly-extracted, rich, medium-bodied wine with a deep ruby/purple colour, and ripe cassis fruit intermixed with a touch of new oak, prunes, and spice. The wine has come together nicely since I first tasted it from cask. It appears to be an excellent, nearly outstanding effort. There is moderate tannin in the finish, so give this beefy, rich, muscular wine 6-7 years of cellaring. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122, Apr 1999
Rating 88/100


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Price: £89.95
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St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

Château Léoville Barton 1996 is a stunning example of Saint-Julien’s timeless elegance and power. This vintage presents an alluring bouquet of blackcurrant, cedar, and earthy tobacco, with subtle hints of leather and pencil shavings that develop beautifully with age. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a firm structure, supported by finely grained tannins that have softened gracefully over the years. Layers of dark fruit, spice, and minerality unfold, leading to a long, refined finish that’s both vibrant and complex. This wine is a classic Bordeaux from an excellent vintage, still showing remarkable freshness and precision, and has plenty of life left for further aging. …
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Price: £139.00
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Margaux, 4th Growth Classification

A very tannic, structured wine with an opaque purple color and a sweet creme de cassis nose intermixed with damp earth, vanilla, and licorice, this relatively massive wine has mouth-searing levels of tannin, medium body, and a very backward style that will require considerable patience from its buyers.

Château Marquis de Terme stands as a venerable emblem of the Margaux appellation within Bordeaux, France. Rooted in a storied history tracing back to the 12th century, this esteemed estate has evolved into a paragon of fine winemaking. Renowned for its meticulous vineyard management and dedication to crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region, …
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Price: £89.00
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St. Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

The Château Pavie Macquin 1996 is a wine from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, produced by an estate renowned for its focus on terroir-driven, expressive wines. Though the 1996 vintage was more celebrated on the Left Bank due to favorable conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, the Right Bank, with its Merlot-dominated blends, also produced wines of finesse and structure, particularly from estates like Pavie Macquin, known for meticulous vineyard management.

Wine Overview
Château Pavie Macquin is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) and is known for its concentrated and age-worthy wines. …
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Price: £89.95
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Margaux Cru Bourgeois

From the very good 1996 vintage this Chateau Siran has a beautiful mature bouquet with black currants, tobacco and bitterness. Juicy, good sweet and bitterness. The aftertaste is not extremely long, but has good sweetness and even some good tannin. Although completely mature there is some power left and this wine is a true pleasure to drink.

About Château Siran, Chateau Siran is nestled in the heart of the Margaux appellation within Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its elegant wines and rich heritage. With a history dating back to the 17th century, this picturesque property has been meticulously tended by generations of the Miailhe family, who have upheld a tradition of excellence in winemaking. …
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Price: £89.00
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Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite, the second wine of the prestigious Château Lafite Rothschild, offers a more approachable and elegant expression of the Lafite estate. The 1995 Carruades de Lafite is an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant and mature Bordeaux with the pedigree of Château Lafite Rothschild, offering both sophistication and a taste of Pauillac’s unique terroir.

Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet colour with a slightly evolved rim. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and earthy truffle. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with softened tannins and flavours of dark cherry, graphite, and dried herbs. …
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Price: £295.00
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St Estephe, 2me Cru Classe
95 Points - Robert Parker

The 1995 Château Cos d’Estournel is a beautifully structured and age-worthy wine from Saint-Estèphe, showcasing the elegance and power of this vintage. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry, layered with earthy undertones, cedar, tobacco, and a hint of exotic spices. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, cocoa, and spice, balanced by firm, finely-grained tannins that have softened with age. The wine's structure is impressive, with a freshness and acidity that give it a dynamic lift, while the long, lingering finish brings out notes of leather, graphite, and a touch of minerality. …
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Price: £225.00
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Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Tertre Roteboeuf is one of Saint-Émilion’s most sought-after cult estates, run by François Mitjavile and renowned for its opulent, velvety Merlot-driven style. The 1995 vintage captures the richness of a warm, generous year on the Right Bank, now beautifully mature after almost three decades in bottle.

In the glass, the wine shows deep garnet hues with aromas of black cherry, fig, tobacco, cedar, and truffle. The palate is silky and expansive, balancing ripe fruit with savoury notes of leather and spice. Long, elegant, and lingering — a benchmark example of the estate’s unique, seductive character. …
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Price: £195.00
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Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The 1994 Château Batailley is a classic Pauillac with a bold yet approachable profile that highlights the vintage’s character and the estate’s traditional style. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and red cherry, balanced by earthy notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing ripe fruit flavors with touches of graphite and herbs, reflective of Pauillac’s signature terroir. The tannins are firm yet have softened with age, lending the wine a well-rounded and slightly rustic charm. Its acidity provides a nice lift, keeping the wine vibrant and lively. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois

Château Coufran 1994 is a fully mature Haut-Médoc classic, offering the charm and complexity that long-aged claret delivers so well. Known as the “Pomerol of the Médoc” due to its unusually high Merlot content, Coufran often shows a softer, rounder profile than many Left Bank wines, and the 1994 vintage has now developed beautifully in bottle.

On the nose, this wine displays mature aromas of dried plum, blackberry, cedar, leather and hints of earthy spice. There is a lovely autumnal character that reflects its age, with notes of tobacco leaf and forest floor adding depth and interest.

The palate is medium-bodied, gentle and well-resolved, with softened tannins and flavours of stewed dark fruits, savoury spice and subtle roasted notes. …
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Price: £59.95
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

*** 91 Points - Robert Parker ***

The 1994 appears to be the finest Mouton-Rothschild made following the 1986 and before the 1995's conception. The wine exhibits a dense, saturated purple color, followed by a classic Mouton nose of sweet black fruits intermingled with smoke, pain grillee, spice, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, with outstanding concentration, a layered feel, plenty of tannin, and rich, concentrated fruit, this wine is similar to the fine 1988. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025. By the way, the Dutch artist, Appel, has created a gorgeous label for the 1994. Although Mouton-Rothschild can be among the most inconsistent first-growths, …
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Price: £485.00
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe

1994 Château Palmer wine
A testament to its quality and meticulous vineyard management, should exhibit a medium to deep garnet hue. Its aromas include ripe dark fruits, cedar, tobacco, earthiness, floral notes, and herbal character. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with softened tannins and flavours like blackberry, black cherry, cassis, leather, cigar box, and baking spices. While the 1994 vintage may not have the power and intensity of some of Palmer's exceptional years, it may still offer a complex and enjoyable drinking experience, particularly for those who appreciate aged Bordeaux wines. …
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Price: £225.00
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Pauillac

Carruades is the second label wine produced by Chateau Lafite-Rothschild.
After fermentation and maceration, the wines are tasted, selected and put together according to their different qualities. This step is very important because this is where we make the difference between the great "Lafite" and the second wine "Carruades de Lafite". The wines are drained off into oak barrels. We use 100% new barrels for the ageing of Lafite. The year after, these same barrels will be used for the Carruades.

Carruades de Château Lafite is the celebrated second wine of the iconic Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £375.00
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Sauternes- Half bottle

The 1990 la Tour Blanche is a beautiful sweet wine from The Sauternes region of Bordeaux. 1990 highly regarded and is considered one of the classic vintages from this estate. It is known for its richness, complexity, and excellent aging potential. It is a wonderful experience to enjoy it now, although it has years of life left in it. Make sure to serve it slightly chilled, around 12-14°C (54-57°F), to fully appreciate its complex flavours and aromas.

Tasting Notes The 1990 la Tour Blanche is medium gold in colour with quite an earthy, savoury nose giving up perfumed notions of orange blossoms and honeysuckle over preserved apricots, apple pie and allspice hints. …
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Price: £44.95
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Pessac-Leogan Cru Classe

Château de Fieuzal, located in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation, is renowned for producing wines that exemplify the region's distinctive characteristics. The 1989 vintage, now over three decades old, showcases the estate's commitment to quality and the unique terroir of Graves.​

Tasting Notes

The 1989 Château de Fieuzal has evolved gracefully over the years, offering a complex bouquet and palate. Tasting notes highlight its ruby color with a garnet rim, accompanied by aromas of blueberries, figs, minerals, tobacco, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it presents fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and flavors of anise, blueberries, and spices, leading to a long finish. …
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Price: £78.95
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

1989 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse offers a classic, fully mature expression of Pauillac from a warm, characterful vintage. After more than three decades in bottle, it has shed its youthful austerity and now shows a harmonious balance of gently fading fruit, cedarwood complexity and the savoury depth that marks traditional Left Bank claret.

In the glass, it presents a brick-garnet core with a broad, amber-tinged rim. The nose is refined and quietly complex: dried blackcurrant and red cherry mingle with cedar, cigar box and pencil shavings, alongside hints of leather, forest floor and a touch of graphite. …
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Price: £79.95
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Sauternes

1989 was a most successful vintage for Sauternes. The Chateau Rabaud Promis will charm you with its freshness and its opulence. The nose is attractive of candied orange peel, sweet spices and toasted hazelnuts. The mouth of impeccable structure is greedy: wax, exotic fruits, creamy vanilla notes.

Serve as an aperitif with some tapas , a foie gras with verjuice , a mild fish curry or after a meal on a crumble strawberry-rhubarb or orange salad.
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Price: £89.00
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Sauternes

1989 was a most successful vintage for Sauternes. The Chateau Rabaud Promis will charm you with its freshness and its opulence. The nose is attractive of candied orange peel, sweet spices and toasted hazelnuts. The mouth of impeccable structure is greedy: wax, exotic fruits, creamy vanilla notes.

Serve as an aperitif with some tapas , a foie gras with verjuice , a mild fish curry or after a meal on a crumble strawberry-rhubarb or orange salad.
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Price: £85.00
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Pomerol
***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate

***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate, tasted 2016***

"The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, "warm earth" on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. …
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Price: £259.00
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification
Bin soiled and stained labels.

1988 Chateau Branaire Ducru. Nose of black cherry, red cherry, cassis and sage, same on the palate, medium/big body, very tasty, held up well but time is short so you should immediately drink up, elegant, and a long, long finish. Cellar Tracker Tasting 2019.

About Chateau Branaire Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru is a renowned wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. It is classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Grand Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, which highlights its longstanding reputation for quality. The estate spans approximately 60 hectares of vineyards, planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £179.00
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Pomerol
Was £195 Clearance | Damaged Label £120

91 points Vinous
The 1988 Vieux Chateau Certan is a vintage that I have not tasted often, something I rue even more having been reacquainted with it. To be honest, for the first five minutes it felt overawed by the 1989. However, it soon gets its act together to deliver and gorgeous nose of black fruit, melted tar and cigar box, unashamedly classic in style, less sensual than the succeeding two vintages and yet extremely well defined. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, perfectly judged acidity, tobacco and cedar dominating the second half and yet there remains more than enough freshness and length to urge you back for another sip. …
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Price: £120.00
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

About Chateau Latour Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant wine estates in the world. Classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Latour is renowned for its powerful, long-lived red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. The estate's terroir, characterized by its gravelly soils, contributes to the exceptional quality and complexity of its wines. With a history dating back to the 14th century, Château Latour has consistently maintained a reputation for excellence, producing wines that are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. …
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Price: £459.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1986 Château Boyd-Cantenac is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, originating from an exceptionally structured vintage. The 1986 Bordeaux growing season was warm and dry, leading to wines with firm tannins, deep concentration, and long aging potential. Now nearing 40 years of maturity, this vintage remains an intriguing choice for those who appreciate aged Bordeaux.

With time, this wine has developed elegant and complex aromas, evolving from its youthful fruitiness to more refined notes. The palate remains full-bodied, fresh, and intense, with a long, layered finish supported by well-integrated tannins. …
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Price: £99.00
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St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

95 Points - Robert Parker

Reviews: "The 1986 is a highly extracted wine, with a black/ruby color and plenty of toasty, smoky notes in its bouquet that suggest ripe plums and licorice. Evolving at a glacial pace, it exhibits massive, huge, ripe, extremely concentrated flavors with impressive depth and richness. It possesses power, weight, and tannin." Parker, Wine Advocate 1994

"his bottle is similar to the one last year: dense, masculine, wet sand, austere on the nose, as if the wine is slamming a door in your face, but after a time there is a lovely touch of cardamom that develops. The palate suggests that it is worth cellaring, …
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Price: £225.00
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Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1986 Château d'Issan is a beautifully aged Third Growth Margaux, reflecting the structure and depth of this highly regarded vintage. Known for its firm tannins and longevity, the 1986 Bordeaux wines have aged exceptionally well, and Château d'Issan is no exception. Now approaching 40 years, this vintage offers a refined and complex expression of Margaux terroir.

With a deep garnet color and subtle bricking at the rim, this wine reveals a developed bouquet of dark cherry, tobacco, orange zest, and earthy limestone. On the palate, it remains medium-bodied and balanced, with softened tannins and lingering notes of red berries, earth, and floral hints. …
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Price: £99.00
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Margaux

1986 Château du Tertre – A Mature Margaux Experience

Château du Tertre, a distinguished Fifth Growth estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, has a rich history of producing wines that embody the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The 1986 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​

Tasting Profile

With the passage of time, the 1986 Château du Tertre has developed a nuanced profile. Tasting notes from 2018 describe the wine as exhibiting aromas of leather and cherry, leading to a textured and smooth palate with rustic and earthy character, culminating in a smooth finish. …
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Price: £89.95
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Haut-Medoc

The 1989 Chateau Hanteilan is a claret from a stellar year in Bordeaux filled with soft plummy flavours and hints of cherry alongside notes of cedar and liquorice. A well made Haut Medoc at its best now.

Serving suggestions:
This bottle will need decanting in order to remove sediment and aerate the wine to release its aromas. Serve at room temperature with sirloin steak, roast beef, braised or grilled lamb. It is perfect with soft cheeses such as brie or soft goat cheese as well as hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino or aged manchego.
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Price: £59.95
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 1986 Château Latour is a highly regarded vintage from this legendary Pauillac estate. The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux, particularly for the Left Bank, is celebrated for its exceptional quality, marked by a long, dry growing season that produced highly structured, tannic wines with great aging potential. Château Latour is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends, and the 1986 vintage is a classic example of this style. It is highly sought after by collectors due to its longevity and exceptional reputation.


Tasting Notes: Color: Deep, dark garnet, still showing youthful vibrancy despite its age. …
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Price: £525.00
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St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

The 1986 Château Léoville Barton is a powerful, classically structured Saint-Julien from one of the most robust and long-lived vintages of the 1980s. The wine opens with an intense bouquet of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and cigar box, underscored by hints of dried flowers, leather and warm earth. It is immediately recognisable as a firmly built, traditional Left Bank claret of serious pedigree.

On the palate, the 1986 is deep and authoritative, with dense layers of cassis, black cherry and plum wrapped in still-present, muscular tannins. Notes of tobacco, iron, pencil shavings and savoury herbs add complexity, giving the wine a distinctly Pauillac-leaning profile despite its Saint-Julien origins. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
*** 94 Points - Parker ***

Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Lynch-Bages's wines are celebrated for their power, depth, and aging potential, exhibiting rich fruit flavors, robust tannins, and a distinct Pauillac character. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Estephe, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptional
Half Bottle

Château Meyney, located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, has a history dating back to the 17th century. The 1986 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​


Tasting Profile

Over the years, the 1986 Château Meyney has developed a nuanced profile. Tasting notes from 2023 describe the wine as having very mature fruit, soft tannins, a lighter body, and a smooth finish. While the fruit has faded, it remains a pleasant old Bordeaux. Another review highlights aromas reminiscent of an old humidor, leather, prunes, and cedar, suggesting the wine is probably just past its peak. …
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Price: £62.95
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

*** 100 Points - Parker ***

Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection. Drink now to 2045+. Tasted March 2009" Parker Wine Advocate, 2009
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Sauternes

1986 Château Rieussec is a beautifully evolved Sauternes from one of the appellation’s most respected Premier Cru estates. Nearly four decades on, it has reached a point of extraordinary harmony, displaying a deep amber-gold colour that reflects both concentration and graceful ageing.

The bouquet is opulent and layered, opening with aromas of marmalade, dried apricot, quince paste and honeyed pineapple. Beneath the fruit lie richer notes of crème caramel, toasted hazelnut, saffron and sweet spice, along with a subtle smokiness that comes from long bottle maturation. It’s a nose that continues to unfold with air, offering new nuances at every turn. …
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Price: £99.00
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St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe

The Château Trotte Vieille 1986 is a wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. This estate is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) and is known for producing elegant and age-worthy wines that reflect its historic terroir. The 1986 vintage was more celebrated on the Left Bank but still yielded intriguing wines on the Right Bank, particularly for producers with meticulous vineyard management.

Wine Overview
Château Trotte Vieille is known for its classic Bordeaux blends, and the 1986 vintage is likely composed of:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Contributing structure, floral aromatics, and herbal notes. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 13 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The 1985 Château Pontet-Canet is a beautifully mature Pauillac from a charming Left Bank vintage, offering elegance, balance and the kind of classical character that long-time Bordeaux lovers treasure. The wine opens with a graceful bouquet of dried blackcurrant, cedar, cigar box and soft leather, lifted by notes of graphite, forest floor and a touch of violet. It is fragrant, refined and unmistakably Pauillac.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and silky, with the tannins now fully resolved after four decades of ageing. Gentle flavours of cassis, redcurrant, dried plum and earthy spice unfold slowly, supported by subtle hints of tobacco, old oak and savoury herbs. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe
Unlabelled

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

San Julien 2eme Cru Classe

The 1984 Château Léoville Las Cases is a mature and quietly elegant Saint-Julien, showing how well this historic estate can perform even in a challenging vintage. In the glass, it displays a brick-garnet colour with a softened rim, reflecting its long, steady development in bottle.

The nose is graceful and fully evolved, offering aromas of dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and pencil shavings—classic markers of both the estate and the commune. Hints of leather, dried herbs, and forest floor emerge with air, giving the wine layered complexity and an old-school Bordeaux charm.

On the palate, the wine is gentle and harmonious, with melted tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

The Château Ausone 1983 is a fascinating vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation. While the 1983 vintage was somewhat overshadowed by the legendary 1982, it offered its own set of unique qualities, producing wines with elegance and charm. Château Ausone, known for its limestone terroir and meticulous craftsmanship, crafted a wine in 1983 that reflects the vintage’s character while showcasing the estate’s signature style.

Wine Overview
The 1983 Château Ausone is typically composed of a blend of:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Contributing structure, floral aromas, and herbal complexity. …
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Price: £445.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Moulis en Medoc

Château Chasse-Spleen, a distinguished estate in Bordeaux's Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, has a storied history of producing wines that embody the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The 1983 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​


Tasting Profile
With the passage of time, the 1983 Château Chasse-Spleen has developed a nuanced profile. Tasting notes from 2006 describe the wine as having a lovely faded blackcurrant nose with an earthy background. On the palate, it presents as round, spicy, and slightly earthy, leading to a nice long warm finish. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

This is a very fine 1983: Far superior on the nose to the 1988. Damson, mulberry and a touch of earth. Fine definition. Perhaps even a little mint leaf. The palate is well-defined with rounded, plummy damson fruit. Not complex but there is a vigour and charm here. Fresh acidity. Becomes quite minerally in the finish. Drinking superbly now.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Cantenac (Margaux) 3me cru classe

The 1983 Château d'Issan is a beautifully aged Third Growth Margaux, offering a refined and elegant expression of this historic estate. The 1983 vintage in Bordeaux was highly regarded, particularly in the Margaux appellation, where wines developed excellent structure and longevity. Now, after over 40 years of aging, this wine presents a fascinating opportunity for collectors and lovers of mature Bordeaux.

With a deep garnet color and amber hues, the wine showcases a complex bouquet of red and black currants, subtle bergamot, and mint, with tertiary notes of cedar and tobacco. The palate remains medium-bodied and well-balanced, with softened tannins and a lingering, refined finish. …
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Price: £99.00
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Pauillac 4th Growth Classification

The 1983 Château Duhart-Milon presents a mature and quietly elegant expression of Pauillac, offering the depth and character expected of a Fourth Growth with over four decades of evolution. In the glass, it shows a garnet-brick colour with a softened rim, signalling its well-developed maturity.

The nose is beautifully layered, opening with dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and pencil shavings—classic Pauillac hallmarks. With air, savoury notes of saddle leather, forest floor, dried herbs, and a touch of spice emerge, bringing complexity and a sense of old-world charm.

On the palate, the wine is refined and harmonious, with silky, resolved tannins and flavours of mature cassis, dried plum, earthy spice, and cigar box. …
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Price: £99.00
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Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Half Bottle 37.5cl

​Château Larmande, located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, is one of the region's oldest estates, with a history dating back to 1585. The 1983 vintage, now over four decades old, offers a unique opportunity to experience a mature expression of this Grand Cru Classé wine.​

Tasting Notes

Specific tasting notes for the 1983 Château Larmande are limited. However, given its age, it's plausible that the wine exhibits tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. It's important to note that individual bottle conditions can vary, especially with wines of this age. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 15 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe

*** 88 points Wine Journal ***

Reviews
"This has a light nose, mulberry, a touch of wild mushroom, sloe and a touch of caramel. Moderate definition. Palate is medium-bodied, quite rustic tannins, mulberry, touch of leather, the acidity a little sharp and attacking. Course, peppery finish." Neil Martin Wine Journal tasted 2009.

Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £179.00
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Margaux

The 1983 Clos des Quatre Vents from the Margaux appellation is a mature Bordeaux wine that has developed complex characteristics over the decades.

Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet with a brick-red rim. A bouquet of dried fruits such as prunes and figs, interwoven with tertiary notes of leather, tobacco, and forest floor. Subtle hints of cedar and spice add to its complexity. Medium bodied palate with softened tannins, offering flavours of stewed blackberries, earthy undertones, and a touch of savoury minerality. The finish is smooth, with lingering notes of dried herbs and a hint of mocha. …
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Price: £89.95
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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

The Château Ausone 1982 is a highly sought-after wine from one of Bordeaux's most esteemed estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The 1982 vintage is legendary across Bordeaux for its near-perfect growing conditions, producing wines of exceptional quality, power, and aging potential. While Château Ausone had a slightly different style and reputation during the early 1980s compared to today, the 1982 remains a fascinating and historic wine, showcasing the estate’s unique limestone terroir.

Wine Overview
Château Ausone is celebrated for its small production and unparalleled terroir. The 1982 vintage likely includes a blend of:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Adding structure, aromatic intensity, and floral and herbal notes. …
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Price: £585.00
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Pomerol
Unlabelled

1982 Château Beauregard comes from the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage, and this mature Pomerol now offers a beautifully evolved, classical profile. With over forty years in bottle, it has moved into its peak tertiary phase, trading youthful power for nuance, silkiness and harmony.

In the glass, the wine shows a brick-garnet core with a wide, gently fading rim. The bouquet is complex and inviting: dried red berries, cedar, leather and forest floor, intertwined with truffle, tobacco leaf and a touch of cigar box. Hints of violets and sweet spice linger in the background, adding lift and refinement. …
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Price: £140.00
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification

1982 Château Branaire-Ducru – A Benchmark Bordeaux from a Legendary Vintage
The 1982 Château Branaire-Ducru comes from one of the most celebrated Bordeaux vintages of the 20th century. The 1982 growing season was marked by warm, dry conditions and an ideal harvest, allowing for excellent grape ripeness and tannin development. As a fourth-growth estate in the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation, Château Branaire-Ducru has long been known for producing refined and structured wines that age beautifully over time. The 1982 vintage is no exception, offering a mature and expressive profile after more than 40 years in the bottle. …
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Price: £139.00
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Grand Cru Classe St Emilion, Bordeaux

1982 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière hails from one of the most iconic Bordeaux vintages of the twentieth century and offers a beautifully mature expression of Saint-Émilion. After more than four decades in bottle, this wine has moved into a graceful, tertiary phase, where subtlety, perfume and texture take centre stage.

In the glass, it shows a translucent brick-garnet hue with an amber rim. The nose is refined and complex: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar, cigar box and leather, layered with hints of truffle, autumn leaves and a touch of warm spice. There is a gentle floral lift, with dried violets and a whisper of lavender adding further elegance. …
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Price: £129.00
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Moulis en Medoc

1982 Château Chasse-Spleen comes from the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage and shows how well this much-loved Moulis estate can age. After more than forty years in bottle, the wine has moved into a beautifully mature phase, where structure and freshness are still present but wrapped in soft, evolved complexity.

In the glass, it reveals a brick-garnet core with a broad, fading rim. The nose is classical and savoury: dried blackcurrant and red cherry, cedar, cigar box and pencil shavings, with hints of leather, undergrowth and a gentle iron-mineral note typical of the Médoc. Subtle dried herbs and spice add further nuance as the wine opens in the glass. …
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Price: £89.00
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St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

Review by Robert Parker... "A spectacular performance for this wine, Cos d'Estournel's 1982 exhibits a dark ruby/purple color with light pink at the rim. Sweet aromas of jammy black fruits intermixed with roasted espresso and vanillin jump from the glass of this young, concentrated, full-bodied, succulent effort. An opulent texture, low acidity, and splendidly pure, concentrated, blackberry and cassis fruit suggest this 1982 can be drunk now, or cellared for another 15-20 years. An awesome wine!" Wine Advocate, 2000

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £495.00
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Margaux

1982 Château du Tertre is a fine, fully mature expression of Margaux from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated vintages. After more than four decades in bottle, it has transitioned from youthful power to a wonderfully graceful, aromatic style, where perfume, finesse and subtle complexity are the defining features.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinted rim. The bouquet is delicate yet intricate: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and pencil shavings, with notes of cigar box, leather and autumnal undergrowth. Classic Margaux florals—dried rose petal and a touch of violet—hover in the background, adding lift and elegance. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Margaux
Damaged label

1982 Château du Tertre is a fine, fully mature expression of Margaux from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated vintages. After more than four decades in bottle, it has transitioned from youthful power to a wonderfully graceful, aromatic style, where perfume, finesse and subtle complexity are the defining features.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinted rim. The bouquet is delicate yet intricate: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and pencil shavings, with notes of cigar box, leather and autumnal undergrowth. Classic Margaux florals—dried rose petal and a touch of violet—hover in the background, adding lift and elegance. …
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Price: £125.00
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Listrac (Médoc) Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Château Fourcas Hosten, located in Bordeaux's Listrac-Médoc appellation, has a history dating back to the 18th century. The 1982 vintage, celebrated for its exceptional quality across Bordeaux, yielded wines with remarkable richness and aging potential.​

Tasting Notes

A tasting note from 2013 for the 1982 Château Fourcas Hosten indicates that the wine had "held up very well," with "lots of fruit on the palate even after 31 years in a cellar." This suggests that, at that time, the wine maintained its fruit character and structure.​
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Serving Suggestions

When serving a mature wine like the 1982 Château Fourcas Hosten, …
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Price: £79.95
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

The 1982 Château Grand Puy Ducasse is a mature Pauillac that beautifully reflects both its celebrated vintage and the estate’s classic Left Bank style. In the glass, it shows a deep brick-garnet hue with a soft, translucent rim—hallmarks of its graceful evolution.

The nose is wonderfully developed, offering layers of cedarwood, dried cassis, tobacco leaf, graphite, and old leather. Subtle notes of forest floor, mushroom, and warm spice emerge with air, delivering the kind of complexity only decades of bottle age can produce.

On the palate, the wine is gentle yet still confidently structured. …
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Price: £129.00
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Pessac Leognan

1982 Château La Louvière comes from the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage and offers a beautifully mature expression of Graves. After more than forty years in bottle, this classic claret has shed its youthful firmness and settled into a gracefully evolved, savoury style, where minerality, tobacco and gentle fruit all sit in harmony.

In the glass, it shows a brick-garnet core with a broad, fading rim. The nose is refined and quietly complex: dried blackcurrant and red cherry mingle with cedar, cigar box, graphite and cool earth. Hints of roasted herbs, leather and a touch of smoke reflect its Graves origins, giving the bouquet a distinctly classical, old-school Bordeaux charm. …
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Price: £89.95
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Pauillac, Cru Bourgeois

​Château Pibran, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, has a history dating back to the early 20th century. The 1982 vintage is particularly noteworthy, as it is considered one of the finest in Bordeaux's history, producing wines with exceptional richness, concentration, and aging potential.​
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Tasting Notes

While specific tasting notes for the 1982 Château Pibran are limited, one community member described it as having an excellent nose and being very pleasant to drink, awarding it 87 points. Given its age, the wine likely exhibits tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac, Cru Bourgeois

​Château Pibran, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, has a history dating back to the early 20th century. The 1982 vintage is particularly noteworthy, as it is considered one of the finest in Bordeaux's history, producing wines with exceptional richness, concentration, and aging potential.​
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Tasting Notes

While specific tasting notes for the 1982 Château Pibran are limited, one community member described it as having an excellent nose and being very pleasant to drink, awarding it 87 points. Given its age, the wine likely exhibits tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. …
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Saint-Julien, 2nd Wine

Built in 1565, Château Beychevelle has long been celebrated for its exceptional wines. It was recognised as a Fourth Growth estate in the prestigious 1855 Bordeaux classification, and today the team continues to uphold its stellar reputation. This Amiral Beychevelle from the 1981 vintage is their second wine – made with the same care and precision as their grand vin, but from younger vines and with a higher proportion of Merlot in the blend.

Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet hue with slight bricking at the rim, indicative of its maturity. Evolved bouquet featuring notes of dried black fruits, cedar, and subtle earthy undertones. …
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Price: £99.00
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St Julien 4me cru classe

The 1981 Château Beychevelle is a beautifully mature Saint-Julien, offering the elegance and classic balance for which the estate is known. In the glass, it shows a soft garnet-brick colour with a fading rim, reflecting over four decades of gentle evolution.

The nose is refined and inviting, with aromas of dried redcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and a touch of graphite. As it opens, notes of leather, dried herbs, and subtle forest floor nuances emerge—hallmarks of well-aged Left Bank claret.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and harmonious, with fully resolved tannins and a silky, mellow texture. …
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Price: £129.00
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification

The 1981 Branaire is quite forward, precociously supple, and fruity. The bouquet is showing expansive, complex, chocolatey, cedary components.

About Chateau Branaire Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru is a renowned wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. It is classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Grand Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, which highlights its longstanding reputation for quality. The estate spans approximately 60 hectares of vineyards, planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £99.00
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St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

The 1981 Cos d'Estournel is a deep ruby colour, with a spicy, rich, briery, tightly knit bouquet, this wine is deeper and more promising than the 1983, but relatively light, compact, and lean.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. Covering approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir of gravel and clay soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £129.00
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

​Château Croizet-Bages, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a history dating back to the 18th century. The 1981 vintage, while not among the most celebrated years in Bordeaux, offers a unique opportunity to experience a mature expression of this estate's wine.​

Specific tasting notes for the 1981 Château Croizet-Bages are limited, reflecting the vintage's modest reputation. However, given the wine's age, it's likely to exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. It's important to note that individual bottle conditions can vary, especially with wines of this age. …
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Price: £79.95
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St Julien, 2eme Growth Classification

The 1981 Ducru Beaucailiou has a very intense red; nose of berries, nice claret bouquet; good fruit on the palate, broad; initially quite green - not a great vintage but quite acceptable.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, located in the renowned Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and illustrious history. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic property has been meticulously tended by generations of the Borie family, who have upheld a tradition of excellence in winemaking. Situated on gravelly soils along the Gironde River, …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Pessac Leognan Cru Classe

1981 Château La Mission Haut-Brion offers a beautifully classical expression of mature Graves from a more understated, old-school Bordeaux vintage. Now over forty years in bottle, it has moved into a fully evolved phase where complexity, savoury depth and refinement take precedence over power, showing the estate’s hallmark gravelly elegance.

In the glass, it displays a brick-garnet core with a wide, amber-tinted rim. The nose is refined and deeply tertiary: dried redcurrant and soft cassis mingle with cedar, cigar box, pipe tobacco and cool earth. Signature smoky, mineral notes of warm stones and faint embers drift through the bouquet, …
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

The 1981 Château Léoville Las Cases is a beautifully mature Saint-Julien that showcases the estate’s trademark precision, classical structure, and quiet power even in a more understated vintage. In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet core fading to brick at the rim, reflecting its graceful evolution over more than four decades.

The nose is refined and complex, offering aromas of dried blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and tobacco leaf—classic Las Cases character. With time, subtler notes of old leather, violets, forest floor, and warm spices emerge, adding depth and a sense of dignified maturity. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

St Julien 2me Growth Classification

A deep tawny rim with a mahogany core. This has a delightful nose, very good intensity with notes of cooked meats, roasted chestnut, toffee and a touch of marzipan. It smells as if it is from a hot vintage! After five minutes in the glass, it become a little muffled but develops a touch of mint. The palate certainly has more fruit concentration than the 1980, a rounded texture, quite sharp acidity with notes of sour cherry, a touch of leather and a dry, rather gamey, but attenuated finish. Not bad for a 1981.

Château Léoville Poyferré is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Chateau Larcis Ducasse

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1980 Bordeaux – Château Larcis Ducasse (Saint-Émilion)

A fully mature Right Bank claret showing classical, savoury finesse over fruit weight. Garnet core with a broad tawny rim. The nose is gentle and tertiary: dried redcurrant and plum, cedar and pencil shavings, tobacco leaf, bay, leather and a touch of sous-bois. Mid-weight, silky palate—lively acidity carries redcurrant, dried cherry and earthy spice; tannins are fine and resolved. Finish is tapering and elegant with cedar, leaf tobacco and a hint of dried rose.

Producer note: Historic limestone-coteau estate on Saint-Émilion’s south-facing slope; traditional élevage emphasises mineral lift and aromatic polish rather than brawn. …
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Price: £99.00
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 1980 Château Latour from Pauillac, one of Bordeaux’s First Growth estates, comes from a less celebrated vintage. The 1980 growing season was challenging due to a cooler and wetter summer, resulting in less-than-ideal conditions for ripening. However, Château Latour is known for its ability to produce outstanding wines even in difficult years and the 1980 vintage is one of the top wines from the vintage, although lighter and less structured compared to more renowned vintages.

Tasting notes for the 1980 Château Latour: The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot typical of Latour’s blend. …
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Price: £495.00
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Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe

The 1980 Château Mouton Rothschild is a fascinating example of how even First Growth estates navigate the challenges of difficult vintages. This particular year was marked by variable weather across Bordeaux, including a wet spring and cool summer, which led to uneven ripening and modest fruit concentration. As a result, wines from the 1980 vintage, including Mouton Rothschild, are generally considered less powerful and less age-worthy than those from more acclaimed years. Yet, despite these hurdles, Mouton’s reputation and meticulous winemaking ensure that even its weaker vintages hold interest. …
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Price: £335.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Estephe 5th Growth Classification
Magnum

Château Cos Labory, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Saint-Estèphe appellation, has a history of producing robust and age-worthy wines. The 1979 vintage experienced a cool growing season, leading to wines that were initially graceful and well-balanced but have since declined, often exhibiting lean tannins and diminished fruit. ​


After over four decades, the 1979 Château Cos Labory may present pronounced earthy and leathery notes, with a reduced fruit presence. Proper decanting is recommended to separate any sediment and to allow the wine to breathe, potentially unveiling subtle nuances that have developed over time. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

1979 Château Croizet-Bages – A Mature Pauillac from a Classic Era
Château Croizet-Bages, a fifth-growth estate in the Pauillac appellation, is known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines that offer a more approachable and elegant expression of the region. The 1979 vintage in Bordeaux was a moderate to good year, producing wines that were medium-bodied, well-structured, and capable of aging for several decades. While overshadowed by the more powerful 1978 and 1982 vintages, 1979 Bordeaux wines have proven to age gracefully, particularly from well-regarded estates.

Now at over 40 years of age, …
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Price: £89.00
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Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

The 1979 Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes, a Premier Cru Classé from the Sauternes appellation, exemplifies the estate's commitment to producing refined and age-worthy sweet wines. Crafted predominantly from Sémillon, with smaller proportions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, this vintage reflects the favorable conditions of the 1979 harvest, which allowed for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), essential for the concentration and complexity characteristic of Sauternes wines.

In the glass, the 1979 La Tour Blanche displays a golden yellow hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose reveals an intense exotic expression with notes of pineapple, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1979 vintage, while not among the most celebrated years in Bordeaux, offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of this estate's wines over the decades.​

Specific tasting notes for the 1979 Château Lynch-Moussas are scarce, reflecting the vintage's overall modest reputation. However, given the wine's age, it's likely to exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. It's important to note that individual bottle conditions can vary, especially with wines of this age. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Chateau Prince Larquey

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Chateau Balan

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Price: £69.00
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Batailley, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a longstanding reputation for producing robust and age-worthy wines. The 1978 vintage, while not among the most celebrated years, has matured gracefully over the decades, offering a unique tasting experience for enthusiasts of aged Bordeaux.​

Tasting notes from this vintage reveal a wine that has developed classic aged claret characteristics. Earthy notes, tobacco, and moss are prominent on the nose, indicative of its maturity. On the palate, it presents as quite light and elegant, showcasing the subtlety that can come with extended aging. …
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Price: £89.00
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Haut-Medoc, 5th Growth Classification

The 1978 Château Belgrave hails from a vintage that saw a cool, wet spring followed by a hot and dry summer, leading to uneven ripening across Bordeaux. As a fifth-growth estate in the Haut-Médoc, Château Belgrave has long been known for its classic Bordeaux blends, primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. While some 1978 Bordeaux wines showed promise in their youth, their longevity has varied depending on storage conditions and individual château vinification styles.

At nearly 50 years old, the 1978 Château Belgrave has likely developed complex, aged characteristics, with earthy, leathery, and dried fruit notes taking center stage. …
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Price: £79.95
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Pessac-Léognan
Level top shoulder or better
96 Robert Parker

The 1978 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is widely regarded as one of the standout Bordeaux wines of its vintage. Hailing from the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Graves, this wine exemplifies the estate's reputation for producing deeply structured and long-lived reds. Notably, Robert Parker awarded it a score of 96 points, describing it as "one of the top ten wines of the vintage" and a strong contender for "the" wine of 1978.

In the glass, the wine displays a dark garnet color with minimal lightening at the rim, indicating its maturity. The bouquet is rich and complex, offering aromas of truffles, charcoal, scorched earth, black currants, plums, figs, and crushed rocks. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Pessac-Leognan Cru Classe

With a vibrant medium garnet colour the 1978 Pape Clement shows a lifted bouquet of spice, graphite, subtle tobacco and dried herbs. On the palate blackcurrant, plum and sour cherry interwoven with subtle dried herbs, tobacco and earth. Smooth and seamless mid-palate with lively acidity and a long and satisfying finish with hints of menthol and fine grain tannins. At its peak now.

About Chateau Pape Clement Château Pape Clément, located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the oldest Grands Crus vineyards in the region, with a history dating back to the 13th century. …
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Price: £89.95
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Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Sweet White Wine

Beautiful copper in colour with bouquet that can fill a room with apricots and gardenia with a hint of ocean breeze. In the mouth it is wonderfully delicious as most desert wines are but what set this apart is it's not so sweet with good firm tannin structure and a bit of honeydew and cinnamon on the back end. Also as with most desert wines the finish lingers for (seemingly) hours and butter, honey, and citrus coating your throat. This wine is absolutely wonderful.

Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Margaux- Barton & Guestier

Appearance: Likely a brick-tinged garnet or tawny rim, somewhat faded color intensity.

Aromas: Tertiary aromas will dominate. Think dried red / black fruits (dried cherry, plum), leather, forest floor, tobacco, old wood, possibly dried herbs. Some residual floral hints (rose, violet) might survive.

Palate / Structure: The primary fruit will be weak or receded. Tannins will be very soft (or perhaps somewhat mellowed to a gentle grip). Acidity will likely be low to moderate. The mid-palate may show earthiness, mushroom, underbrush, and that aged Bordeaux feel.

Finish & Complexity: The finish will probably be medium to short. …
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Price: £75.00
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Pauillac, 1st growth Classification
Upper shoulder / glue striped label

A very rare 1977 first growth wine - the bottles have been stored well and the condition is good. Probably the best wine of a poor Bordeaux vintage. Cellar Tracker reviews mention notes of earthy, mushroom truffles. There are some recommendations not to decant (open and reseal).

Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant wine estates in the world. Classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Latour is renowned for its powerful, long-lived red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac, 1st growth Classification
top shoulder

A very rare 1977 first growth wine - the bottles have been stored well and the condition is good. Probably the best wine of a poor Bordeaux vintage. Cellar Tracker reviews mention notes of earthy, mushroom truffles. There are some recommendations not to decant (open and reseal).

About Chateau Latour Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant wine estates in the world. Classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Latour is renowned for its powerful, long-lived red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. …
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Price: £495.00
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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

Château Angélus 1976 is a rare mature Saint-Émilion from one of Bordeaux’s most historic estates, offering nearly fifty years of evolution in bottle. The warm, dry 1976 vintage produced richly fruited wines in their youth, and today this Angélus shows the graceful, tertiary complexity that only long ageing can bring. The nose is beautifully developed, with aromas of dried cherries, cedar, leather, old cigar box and subtle earthy spice.

On the palate, the wine is elegant and fully resolved, with softened tannins and a gentle, silky texture. Flavours of dried red fruits, forest floor, tobacco and sweet spice mingle seamlessly, supported by a persistent savoury finish. …
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 4me cru classe

This 1976 Chateau Beychevelle wine has retained its immensely enjoyable, plummy, fat, fruity character. This seductive effort from Beychevelle continues to provide surprising pleasure.

About Château Beychevelle Chateau Beychevelle is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 17th century, the estate has garnered a reputation for producing exceptional red wines. Spanning approximately 90 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1976 Château Boyd-Cantenac is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, originating from a hot and dry vintage that resulted in early harvests. While 1976 Bordeaux wines initially showcased ripe fruit and richness, some lacked long-term balance due to the extreme weather conditions. Now, nearly 50 years later, this vintage remains an interesting but fragile example of aged Margaux.

With time, this wine has developed delicate tertiary aromas, though reports suggest that its bouquet fades quickly once opened. On the palate, it may exhibit softened fruit, earthy notes, and a tired structure, indicating that it has likely surpassed its peak. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

St Julien, 4th Growth Classification

The 1976 Château Branaire-Ducru is a fascinating example of a Bordeaux wine from a year marked by extreme weather conditions. As a Fourth Growth estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, Branaire-Ducru is known for its refined and well-balanced wines, and this vintage was shaped by an unusually hot and dry summer. The intense heat led to thick grape skins and high tannin levels, resulting in bold and structured wines across the region. However, rain during the harvest introduced some dilution in certain cases, leading to a mixed vintage overall.

Upon release, the 1976 Branaire-Ducru displayed a medium ruby hue, with aromas of ripe fruit, spicy oak, caramel, and hints of toffee. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Haut-Medoc

The 1976 Cantemerle is mature and complex nose with leather, cigar box and just a little red berries. On the palate it is surprisingly fresh but rather lean. Not much fruit, as earthy notes have taken over. On the palate it has a relatively high acidity and smooth tannins. Enjoyed best accompanying food.

About Château Cantemerle Chateau Cantemerle is an esteemed wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 12th century, the estate is one of the oldest in the region and holds the distinction of being classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 20 in Stock

Pomerol
Mid Shoulder level

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The 1976 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-driven wines that exhibit richness, depth, and finesse. The 1976 vintage, while not among the top Bordeaux vintages, offered ripe and approachable wines due to a very warm and dry growing season, leading to earlier-maturing wines with softer structures.

Wine Overview
Clos de l'Église is a respected estate in Pomerol, producing small quantities of wines that highlight the appellation’s signature elegance. The 1976 vintage is likely composed of:

Merlot (dominant): Providing lush, ripe fruit flavors and softness. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pomerol

The 1976 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-driven wines that exhibit richness, depth, and finesse. The 1976 vintage, while not among the top Bordeaux vintages, offered ripe and approachable wines due to a very warm and dry growing season, leading to earlier-maturing wines with softer structures.

Wine Overview
Clos de l'Église is a respected estate in Pomerol, producing small quantities of wines that highlight the appellation’s signature elegance. The 1976 vintage is likely composed of:

Merlot (dominant): Providing lush, ripe fruit flavors and softness. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

1976 Château Haut-Batailley – A Mature Pauillac from a Warm Vintage
The 1976 Château Haut-Batailley comes from a vintage defined by a hot, dry summer, resulting in wines with ripe fruit, moderate acidity, and early accessibility. As a fifth-growth estate in the Pauillac appellation, Château Haut-Batailley is known for producing wines with finesse and balance, often leaning toward an elegant rather than overpowering style. The 1976 vintage initially produced wines with good structure and warmth, but over the years, they have softened and evolved into more delicate, tertiary-driven expressions of classic Bordeaux. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux

The 1976 Château Kirwan is a fascinating vintage from this historic Third Growth estate in Margaux. Produced during a year marked by extreme heat and drought, the wine was initially celebrated for its ripe fruit and generous character. However, with nearly 50 years of aging, its evolution has been highly dependent on storage conditions, making each bottle a unique experience.

With time, the wine has developed tertiary characteristics, offering aromas of aged wood, dried fruits, leather, and hints of green herbs. The palate is soft and smooth, with subtle remnants of red fruit, though the structure has likely mellowed significantly. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Medoc Grand Cru Classe

The 1976 Château La Lagune is a well-aged Third Growth Haut-Médoc, originating from a hot and dry vintage that led to early-ripening wines. The 1976 Bordeaux vintage produced wines that were initially rich and ripe, though some lacked the acidity for long-term aging. Now, nearly 50 years later, this wine remains a fascinating example of how well Haut-Médoc wines can evolve with proper storage.

With time, the 1976 La Lagune has developed complex aromas of black currants, leather, cocoa, and mint, reflecting its maturity. The palate is described as medium-bodied, juicy, and balanced, with softened tannins and lingering flavors of red and blackberries. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 24 in Stock

Medoc Grand Cru Classe
Damaged labels

The 1976 Château La Lagune is a well-aged Third Growth Haut-Médoc, originating from a hot and dry vintage that led to early-ripening wines. The 1976 Bordeaux vintage produced wines that were initially rich and ripe, though some lacked the acidity for long-term aging. Now, nearly 50 years later, this wine remains a fascinating example of how well Haut-Médoc wines can evolve with proper storage.

With time, the 1976 La Lagune has developed complex aromas of black currants, leather, cocoa, and mint, reflecting its maturity. The palate is described as medium-bodied, juicy, and balanced, with softened tannins and lingering flavors of red and blackberries. …
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Price: £115.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Château Lafite Rothschild 1976

Vintage & Background
1976 was not one of the most consistent years in Bordeaux, but Lafite Rothschild delivered a standout example — many consider it one of the best Lafites of the 1970s. The growing season had its challenges, yet enough heat and ripeness were achieved to produce a wine that has aged remarkably well.

Appearance & Nose
In the glass the wine shows mature colouring: deep ruby with signs of brick at the rim, and a subtle amber/orange tinge beginning to show at the edges. On the nose expect classic mature Pauillac aromas — dried black fruits (blackcurrant, plum), cedarwood, cigar ash, graphite, hints of leather, mushroom, and tobacco. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Very dark for its age; meat juice and tobacco on the nose, convincing complexity, a lot of tannin, almost some primary fruit, minerals, lovely balance, complex and very long, powerful. A hint of fruit sweetness in the finish.

Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant wine estates in the world. Classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Latour is renowned for its powerful, long-lived red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. …
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Price: £445.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (Top Shoulder, glue banded label)

Very dark for its age; meat juice and tobacco on the nose, convincing complexity, a lot of tannin, almost some primary fruit, minerals, lovely balance, complex and very long, powerful. A hint of fruit sweetness in the finish.

Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant wine estates in the world. Classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Latour is renowned for its powerful, long-lived red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

St Julien 2me Growth Classification

The 1976 Château Léoville Barton is a fully mature Saint-Julien that reflects the warm, dry conditions of the vintage and the estate’s traditional, Cabernet-driven style. In the glass, it shows a pale garnet-brick colour with a delicate tawny rim, signalling its long evolution.

The nose is soft, mellow, and charmingly old-school, opening with dried redcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and old leather. Secondary notes of forest floor, dried herbs, and a touch of spice emerge with gentle air, offering the complex bouquet only decades of bottle age can bring.

On the palate, the wine is light to medium-bodied, with softened tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 16 in Stock

St Julien 2me Growth Classification

The 1976 Château Léoville Barton is a fully mature Saint-Julien that reflects the warm, dry conditions of the vintage and the estate’s traditional, Cabernet-driven style. In the glass, it shows a pale garnet-brick colour with a delicate tawny rim, signalling its long evolution.

The nose is soft, mellow, and charmingly old-school, opening with dried redcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and old leather. Secondary notes of forest floor, dried herbs, and a touch of spice emerge with gentle air, offering the complex bouquet only decades of bottle age can bring.

On the palate, the wine is light to medium-bodied, with softened tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £145.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 2me Growth Classification

The 1976 Château Léoville Barton is a fully mature Saint-Julien that reflects the warm, dry conditions of the vintage and the estate’s traditional, Cabernet-driven style. In the glass, it shows a pale garnet-brick colour with a delicate tawny rim, signalling its long evolution.

The nose is soft, mellow, and charmingly old-school, opening with dried redcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and old leather. Secondary notes of forest floor, dried herbs, and a touch of spice emerge with gentle air, offering the complex bouquet only decades of bottle age can bring.

On the palate, the wine is light to medium-bodied, with softened tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £135.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 2me Growth Classification

The 1976 Château Léoville Barton is a fully mature Saint-Julien that reflects the warm, dry conditions of the vintage and the estate’s traditional, Cabernet-driven style. In the glass, it shows a pale garnet-brick colour with a delicate tawny rim, signalling its long evolution.

The nose is soft, mellow, and charmingly old-school, opening with dried redcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and old leather. Secondary notes of forest floor, dried herbs, and a touch of spice emerge with gentle air, offering the complex bouquet only decades of bottle age can bring.

On the palate, the wine is light to medium-bodied, with softened tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £140.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1976 vintage, characterized by a hot and dry growing season, produced wines that were initially approachable but not necessarily structured for long-term aging.​

Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1976 Château Lynch-Moussas indicate that the wine has evolved over the decades. One such note describes the wine as having a medium-dark color, with an elegant nose featuring nutmeg spice, cedar, and cassis fruit. On the palate, the tannins are resolved, …
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Price: £86.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Bordeaux, Baron Philipe Rothschild

Created by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of the Rothschild banking dynasty, the wine named after his premier cru vineyard Château Mouton Rothschild, Mouton Cadet wine is produced through the assembly of a variety of grapes, from several Bordeaux region appellations. Originally only a red "Claret" wine from its origins in the 1930s, a white wine was added to the label in the 1970s, followed in the 1990s by a range of réserve wines, and in 2007 by a rosé wine.
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (High-shoulder)

Mahogany core with deep brick rim. The nose is actually better than I anticipated with some dusty black fruits, cedar a touch of game, but it certainly lacks vigour and cohesion. The palate is a little tawdry, slightly hollow with an cooked character that jars against some obvious green berries that found themselves fermenting. Linear towards the dry finish, moderate length.

Château Mouton Rothschild, nestled in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is among the most esteemed wine estates globally, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional red wines. Founded in the 19th century, …
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Price: £399.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Graves Pessac-Leogan

Domaine de Chevalier, located in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation, is renowned for producing both exceptional red and white wines. The 1976 vintage, now approaching five decades of maturity, offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​

Tasting Notes
Red Wine: A tasting note from 2020 describes the 1976 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge as exhibiting a soft balance and complexity, earning a score of 91 points. ​


Serving Suggestions

When serving a mature wine like the 1976 Domaine de Chevalier, gentle decanting is advisable to separate any sediment and allow the wine to breathe, enhancing its complex aromas and flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
Labels Damaged | Was £169 | Now £139

Château Lynch-Bages 1975 is a classic Pauillac from a vintage that challenged many but rewarded the patient. This Fifth Growth estate, renowned for producing robust and long-lived wines, delivered a structured and serious wine in 1975—one that has stood the test of time with admirable integrity. At 50 years of age, the wine expresses a well-resolved maturity, revealing the house’s signature boldness in a more subdued and elegant form.

In the glass, the 1975 Lynch-Bages displays a brick-garnet hue with a translucent rim, reflecting its evolution. The nose is savoury and tertiary, marked by leather, cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside remnants of blackcurrant and dried cherry. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label)
High Shoulder - Damp Stained Label

The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label)
High Shoulder - Damp Stained Label

The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £355.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label)
Mid-Upper Shoulder - Damp Stained Label

The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label)
High Shoulder - slightly damaged label

The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock