Bordeaux Region Report

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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Pomerol

Appearance
Medium garnet with slight brick-orange edges, showing its age gracefully while retaining a warm, inviting hue.

Nose
Evolved and expressive, with aromas of dried plum, black cherry, and cassis layered with cedar, leather, and hints of earthy tobacco. Subtle notes of forest floor and spice emerge with aeration.

Palate
Medium-bodied with soft, integrated tannins. Red and black fruit flavors dominate, accompanied by savory hints of truffle, mushroom, and gentle tobacco. Balanced acidity keeps the wine lively despite its age.

Finish
Long and refined, with lingering notes of dried fruit, cedar, and a subtle mineral-earthiness that adds depth. …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Medoc Grand Cru Classe
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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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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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Mestrezat Preller

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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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Château Latour, 1972
Pauillac – Premier Grand Cru Classé

The 1972 vintage in Bordeaux was shaped by a challenging growing season, producing lighter, more restrained wines across the Médoc. Yet at the very top of the hierarchy, estates such as Château Latour demonstrated their ability to craft wines of structure and dignity even in less celebrated years. As one of the five First Growths of the 1855 Classification, Latour is renowned for its consistency, depth and longevity, rooted in its exceptional terroir around the Enclos vineyard overlooking the Gironde estuary.

The estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, drawn from deep gravel soils, lends structure and classical Pauillac character even in modest vintages. …
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Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe
High Shoulder Level

From the rare 1972 vintage - The Chateau Margaux still has a good red colour, the wine is a little acidic wine and lacks ripeness. The wine is both light and dry.

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. …
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
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Dark ruby, with significant browning at the edges, the wine has an open-knit, fully mature, spicy, oaky, plummy, toffee-scented bouquet, moderately rich, soft, fruity flavours, and a supple, velvety finish.

About Chateau Croizet Bages:
Château Croizet-Bages is a renowned winery located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate is part of the larger Bordeaux wine region, which is famous for producing some of the world's most prestigious and sought-after wines.

History: Château Croizet-Bages has a long and storied history, dating back to the 19th century. The estate was originally part of the larger Lynch-Bages estate, which has a history that can be traced back to the 17th century. …
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

1967 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste – A Mature Pauillac with Historic Charm
The 1967 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste comes from a vintage that, while not among Bordeaux’s most renowned, offers a fascinating look at how classic Pauillac wines evolve over time. The 1967 growing season was marked by cooler weather and rain during harvest, which led to wines that were more delicate and initially best suited for earlier drinking. However, well-stored bottles from top châteaux like Grand-Puy-Lacoste, known for its structured and Cabernet Sauvignon-driven style, can still provide a refined and nuanced tasting experience. …
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St julien 4me cru classe
High Shoulder | Bin Soiled & remains of label

This wine has been well stored in a cool cellar for over 50 years. Red brown colour. Very elegant mature bouquet with acidity and oak. Soft and fresh wine which has just enough body to make it interesting. Long aftertaste.

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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Listrac (Médoc) Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

​Château Fourcas Hosten, located in the Listrac-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, has a history dating back to the 18th century. The 1966 vintage, now approaching six decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience a wine from this era.​

Specific tasting notes for the 1966 Château Fourcas Hosten are limited. However, given its 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.​

When serving such a mature wine, it's advisable to decant gently to separate any sediment and allow the wine to breathe, enhancing its complex aromas and flavors. …
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 1966 is a mature red Bordeaux from the Pauillac appellation, part of the Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde. Classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the 1855 classification, Grand-Puy Ducasse is known for producing structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines that reflect Pauillac’s classic character — think power, dark fruit, and firm tannins. The 1966 vintage, while not legendary, was solid and has produced some long-lived wines, especially from top terroirs.

At nearly 60 years old, the 1966 Grand-Puy Ducasse is very much a wine of elegance and subtlety rather than fruit or power. …
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Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe

*** 96 Points Robert Parker ***
*** 95 Points Wine Journal ***

Reviews
"The wine of the vintage, the 1966 Latour is a classic, old style Bordeaux that has required decades to become drinkable. A dark, opaque garnet color is followed by a fabulous nose of cedar, sweet leather, black fruits, prunes, and roasted walnuts, refreshing underlying acidity, sweet but noticeable tannin, and a spicy finish. This powerful, vigorous, immensely impressive, concentrated Latour has reached its plateau of maturity, where it will remain for another 10-20 years.

"The Latour ’66 remains one of the great wines of the vintage. …
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St Emilion
High Shoulder

One of the greatest vintages of the post-war period. This exceptional vintage has the peculiarity of producing a tiny crop of exceptional quality. Indeed, after spring frosts which cut the burden of the grapes by half, grapes of a perfect maturity and exceptional concentration are harvested in a hot and sunny climate.

Clean, brilliant deep ruby-brick with orange rim. Initial nose showed pleasant, complex cedar, plum, violets and leather, with addition of slight cigar box. palate concurrently shows more plummy fruit. The wine is full-bodied, with ample supple tannins and an extremely long finish. …
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
High Shoulder | Label damaged and bin soiled

** 92 Points Wine Journal ***

Little sign of ageing. A fresh peppermint nose with black tea. Fully mature on the palate with supreme balance. A sublime wine.

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. Benefitting from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, Château Lafite Rothschild crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Pauillac terroir. …
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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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