Bordeaux Region Report

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Half Bottle
**100 Points Robert Parker**

The 1961 Latour is a wine legend!
Michael Broadbent rated it as one of his rare six-star wines, Robert Parker has consistently given it 100 points. This is a rare half bottle in good condition with a great level.

The 1961 crop was a small one, frost in May having wiped out most of the Merlot. The Latour team took pride in having picked – unlike some other properties – before excessive ripeness set in, allowing a perfectly balanced and appetising wine to be produced. The disastrous conditions in May meant that the crop was very small, and from the outset the château reported that the wines were dark, rich, ripe and incredibly concentrated but perfectly balanced. …
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Price: £1,895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

Robert Parker Writes
Tastings in the late eighties and nineties revealed a terrific, fully mature wine, splendidly perfumed with cedar, herbs, and sweet black fruits, rich, full-bodied, and long. Based on the best bottles, this wine is fully mature, but is capable of lasting for another decade. Anticipated maturity: now-2000. Last tasted 9/97.

Château Léoville Barton is a renowned wine estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a storied history tracing back to the 18th century, the estate has earned widespread acclaim for its exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 50 hectares, …
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Price: £365.00
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St Emilion

The 1961 Château L’Hermitage from Saint-Émilion is a remarkable rarity from what is considered one of the most legendary Bordeaux vintages of the 20th century. The 1961 harvest was famously small in quantity yet astonishing in quality, producing wines of unparalleled concentration, balance, and longevity. In Saint-Émilion, the Merlot-dominated blends thrived, benefiting from the vintage’s perfect growing conditions to create wines of depth, richness, and extraordinary ageing potential—qualities that this Château L’Hermitage showcases beautifully after more than six decades.

In the glass, it reveals a mature brick-red hue with tawny highlights, an elegant testament to its long evolution. …
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Price: £345.00
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Mid to upper shoulder level

ROBERT PARKER: 95
Still a spectacular wine, the 1961 defies mortality. It has been at its peak for nearly 15 years, yet it shows no signs of losing its fruit and drying out. The color is a dark garnet with orange/amber at the edge. The profound bouquet has the magnetic allure that leaves great Bordeaux unmatched for complexity. Sweet notes of dried fruits, herbs, tobacco, smoke, and roasted meats are followed by an opulently-textured, thick, nearly viscous wine with high glycerin, ripe, jammy fruit, and an intoxicating combination of glycerin, extract, and suppleness. The wine holds in the glass without cracking up, and has a good 40-45 second finish. …
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Price: £495.00
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St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification
**** 94 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate (NM) ****
Bin soiled Labels

Château Montrose is located in the east of St Estèphe (the northern most of the great Médoc communes), just north of the hamlet of Marbuzet, on a gravel knoll only 800 metres from the Gironde estuary. As far as the great wines of Bordeaux go Château Montrose is somewhat of a youngster having been founded in 1815. However this beautiful vineyard has produced one of Bordeaux's most consistent and respected wines for over 150 years. It is considered to be one of the top St Estèphe's and is known as the “Latour of St Estèphe”.

About Chateau Montrose Château Montrose, an illustrious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its exceptional wines and storied history. …
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Price: £645.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification

A top class wine for the vintage. It is medium ruby with some amber/orange colour at the edges, possessing a light-intensity, fragrant bouquet suggestive of berry fruit and oak. On the palate, the flavours reveal fruit and concentration - very pleasant drinking from a wine of such age.

About Chateau Haut Brion La Mission Haut-Brion, situated adjacent to its illustrious sibling Château Haut-Brion in the revered Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and rich heritage. Dating back centuries, this historic property has been synonymous with Bordeaux winemaking excellence. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1st Growth Classification

The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.

If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Top Shoulder Level

The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.

If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Upper Shoulder level

The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.

If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Batailley, a distinguished fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a rich history of producing elegant and age-worthy wines. The 1959 vintage, in particular, is renowned for its exceptional quality, often regarded as one of the standout years in Bordeaux's winemaking history.​

A well-preserved bottle of 1959 Château Batailley offers a unique tasting experience, reflecting the wine's remarkable ability to evolve over decades. Upon opening, the wine may initially present a subtle, tinny note and seem somewhat thin. However, with patience and proper aeration over a couple of hours, it can develop considerable flavour and depth, revealing complex layers that are hard to describe but deeply rewarding. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Saint-Estephe

The 1959 Château Calon-Ségur is a remarkable wine from one of the most historic estates in the Bordeaux region celebrated for producing structured, elegant, and age-worthy wines. The 1959 vintage is widely recognised as one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century in Bordeaux, and wines from this year have become highly collectible.

Tasting notes:
Likely showing a deep amber core with a fading garnet rim, indicative of its maturity. Complex bouquet of dried fruits (figs, prunes), tobacco, cedar, leather, forest floor, truffles, and subtle spice. Silky and evolved on the palate, with softened tannins and layers of flavours, including dried red and black fruits, earthy undertones, and hints of licorice and herbs. …
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Price: £439.00
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St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification
very top shoulder | Good label

Dark cherry berry scents with herbal elements, quite rich and impressive aromatically. Dark dried fruit elements and bold black mineral extract, chewy and just a bit lean with wonderful deep spice.

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: £655.00
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
J. Calvet & Cie Negotiants, bottled by David Sandeman & Son Ltd

It still possesses an opaque dark garnet colour, followed by a moderately intense nose of road tar, herbs, cedar, truffles, and black fruit that is somewhat dominated by the more earthy/animal side. Full-bodied, coarse and rustic, revealing exciting levels of extract.

Château Haut-Bages Libéral
A distinguished wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a heritage that stretches back centuries, the estate has earned acclaim for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 30 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, well-suited for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £350.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
J. Calvet & Cie Negotiants, bottled by David Sandeman & Son Ltd

It still possesses an opaque dark garnet colour, followed by a moderately intense nose of road tar, herbs, cedar, truffles, and black fruit that is somewhat dominated by the more earthy/animal side. Full-bodied, coarse and rustic, revealing exciting levels of extract.

Château Haut-Bages Libéral
A distinguished wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a heritage that stretches back centuries, the estate has earned acclaim for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 30 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, well-suited for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Margaux- Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth)

Mature Margaux from the legendary 1959 vintage, this Château Rauzan-Gassies offers a rare glimpse into the elegance and finesse of mid-century Bordeaux.
Over six decades of ageing have transformed it into a wine of remarkable complexity, with delicate aromas of cedar, dried cherry, tobacco, and forest floor.
Silky tannins and refined structure carry through to a graceful, lingering finish, showcasing the classic Margaux balance of power and poise. A bottle for collectors and connoisseurs, enjoy a piece of Bordeaux history.
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Price: £150.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Clas

The 1959 Sigalas Rabaud is a stylish, finesse-styled Sauternes, with a lovely roasted/sweet honeyed character with melon, tropical fruit, and vanillin scents. This is a textbook example of Sigalas Rabaud that requires consumption.
The 1959 vintage is considered historic and is part of a period in Bordeaux that produced exceptional wines. Wines from this vintage, including those from Sauternes estates like Sigalas Rabaud, are highly valued by collectors for their quality and aging potential.

Château Sigalas-Rabaud is a prestigious wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

Château Palmer 1958

Vintage & Background
The 1958 vintage in the Médoc wasn’t uniformly brilliant, but Palmer has long been one of the châteaux that manages to shine even in more difficult years. Its site in Margaux, with deep gravel soils and a generous proportion of Merlot, often gives its older bottles a elegance, suppleness, and aromatic charm.

Appearance & Nose
In its 60-plus years, Palmer 1958 tends to show a quite mature tint—often a soft garnet centre with amber or tawny rim hues. On the nose you’ll find tertiary aromas such as leather, moss, and forest floor or compost, along with softer dried fruit character. …
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Price: £495.00
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Very Top Shoulder
Part of label missing but vintage legible

Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.

Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

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: £385.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
Mid Shoulder Level

Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.

Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

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: £299.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe

Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.

Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

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: £395.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru classe
Slightly bin soiled label / High Shoulder

The 1956 Château Mouton Rothschild is more of a collector's item due to its rarity and age rather than its inherent quality as a wine. It represents a piece of Bordeaux history, particularly because of the challenges of the vintage. While it may not offer the power and complexity of better Mouton Rothschild vintages, it can still provide an intriguing glimpse into the past of one of the world's most famous wine estates.

The 1956 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging due to a severe frost that devastated many vineyards in the region. This frost significantly reduced yields, particularly affecting some of the vines at Mouton Rothschild. …
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Price: £2,200.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe

Yquem is without doubt, one of the world's finest wine producers, of whom Robert Parker comments: "There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend."

Château d'Yquem 1954 is a classic. very elegant with aromas of sherry, brown sugar and caramel and a taste of hazelnuts. Voluminous and deep.

Reviews.
"A delicate Yquem .. with bitter- and mandarin orange and lemon notes. Of medium body, with a nicely rounded palate and a good finish. …
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Price: £1,250.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
(low shoulder, label bin soiled) Vintage just legible

Excluded from our guarantee

The 1953 Château Latour is a rare and distinguished example from one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, hailing from a vintage widely regarded as one of the finest of the 20th century. Situated in the heart of Pauillac, Château Latour is renowned for producing wines of immense power, longevity, and aristocratic elegance. Now over 70 years old, this bottle represents not only a remarkable drinking experience for those who appreciate the beauty of mature Bordeaux, but also a valuable piece of vinous history.

In the glass, it would be expected to show a deep garnet core fading to a brick-orange rim, reflecting its graceful ageing. …
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Price: £599.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Grand Vin de Leoville, Saint-Julien
ID from cork

Château Léoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Médoc. It is the largest of the 3 Léoville properties and now without doubt the leading estate in St-Julien.

This bottle is believed to be from the 1952 vintage.

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. With a history dating back to the 17th century, this iconic estate has consistently produced wines of extraordinary quality and distinction. Nestled on gravelly soils along the Gironde River, …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pessac-Leognan First Growth Classification
Level low shoulder - good but bin soiled label

Excluded from our guarantee

Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves.
Approximately 2,000 years ago, the virtues of these tiny quartz pebbles known as “gravels” were discovered. The earliest written mention of a wine that was specifically identified as being produced from these soils can be traced back to 1521.
When he purchased Château Haut-Brion in 1935, Clarence Dillon restored it to its former glory and to the elite circle of the most legendary wines in the world. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock