Bordeaux Region Report

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification

Château d’Armailhac 1995 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1995 vintage in Bordeaux produced structured, classically styled wines with excellent ageing potential, and Château d’Armailhac has matured into a fine and characterful expression of Pauillac.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet core with brick-red hues at the rim. The nose is complex and mature, offering aromas of blackcurrant, dried cherry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite and gentle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with softened yet persistent tannins and a well-balanced structure. …
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Price: £84.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

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
Stock: 8 in Stock

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: 3 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
Stock: 12 in Stock

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
Stock: 4 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
Stock: 8 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
Stock: 16 in Stock

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
Stock: 8 in Stock

Sauternes
Bin soiled labels

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
Stock: 2 in Stock

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: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

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: £175.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

Château Haut-Batailley, 1988
Pauillac – Fifth Growth (Grand Cru Classé 1855)

The 1988 vintage in Bordeaux produced wines of structure, freshness and classical restraint. In Pauillac, Cabernet Sauvignon performed particularly well, yielding firm, well-defined wines built for steady development rather than immediate opulence. Château Haut-Batailley, a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, is known for its traditional, balanced style, and the 1988 reflects this character with clarity and precision.

From gravelly soils well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Haut-Batailley’s wines typically show cassis-driven fruit supported by measured oak and fine tannins — qualities well aligned with the vintage’s structured profile. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

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
Stock: 2 in Stock

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

Pomerol, Bordeaux

Château Domaine de L’Eglise, 1986
Pomerol, Bordeaux

The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux is celebrated on the Left Bank for its structure and longevity, while in Pomerol it produced wines of depth and classical balance. Château Domaine de L’Eglise, one of the historic estates of Pomerol with vineyards situated close to the renowned plateau, is known for crafting Merlot-dominant wines that combine richness with refinement.

Benefiting from gravel and clay soils, the estate’s wines often show generous fruit framed by firm yet polished tannins — qualities well suited to the structured nature of the 1986 vintage. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Haut-Bages Libéral, 1986
Pauillac – Fifth Growth (5ème Grand Cru Classé), Bordeaux

The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux is remembered for producing structured, long-lived wines, particularly on the Left Bank. A warm summer followed by a fine, dry harvest allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen slowly and fully, resulting in wines with firm tannins, excellent concentration and impressive ageing potential. Nearly four decades on, the best examples are now entering a rewarding stage of maturity.

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 1986 shows the classic character of Pauillac. The bouquet offers mature aromas of blackcurrant, cedarwood and tobacco, with secondary notes of leather, forest floor and subtle spice developed through long bottle ageing. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 6 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
Stock: 16 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
100 Points - Robert Parker

Château Mouton Rothschild, 1986
Pauillac – Premier Grand Cru Classé

The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux is regarded as one of the most structured and age-worthy of the decade, particularly on the Left Bank. In Pauillac, Cabernet Sauvignon thrived, producing wines of formidable tannic backbone, depth and longevity. Château Mouton Rothschild, elevated to First Growth status in 1973, crafted a 1986 that is often cited among the standout wines of the vintage — powerful, concentrated and built for extended ageing.

Known for its opulent style and meticulous selection, Mouton in 1986 combined richness with structure, delivering a wine that has evolved steadily over the decades while retaining impressive vitality. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 2me Cru Classe

*** 96 Points - Wine Journal ***
*** 92 Points - Parker ***

"The 2008 is a beauty in the style of the 1988. Although not performing as well as I predicted last year, it is unquestionably an outstanding effort as well as one of the better values from Pichon Lalande in many years. Its dense plum/purple hue is accompanied by sweet aromas of red and black currants, charcoal, herbs, underbrush and a hint of truffles. This medium-bodied, rich, concentrated blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc is an elegant, supple Pichon Lalande that can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 12 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
Stock: 4 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: 7 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: 7 in Stock