Bordeaux Region Report
The Bordeaux wine region in southwestern France is a global symbol of exceptional winemaking, shaped by its geography and maritime climate. Bordered by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, which merge into the Gironde Estuary, the region is divided into the Left Bank, Right Bank, and Entre-Deux-Mers. Its terroir and climate provide ideal conditions for cultivating both red and white grape varieties. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dominate red blends, with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and others adding complexity. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle lead white wine production, spanning crisp dry whites to sweet, botrytized masterpieces like Sauternes.
Bordeaux is home to over 60 appellations and several historic classification systems, including the 1855 Classification of Médoc and Sauternes, Graves, and the dynamic Saint-Émilion system. The Left Bank is renowned for structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from Médoc and Graves, while the Right Bank specializes in plush, Merlot-driven wines from Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Entre-Deux-Mers focuses on dry white wines. Bordeaux’s wine styles range from full-bodied reds to elegant dry whites and luscious dessert wines, with each appellation offering distinct character and complexity.
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Chateau Malescot St-Exupery, 1966
Margaux 3me Cru Classe
The 1966 Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, showcasing the depth and complexity that comes with nearly 60 years of maturation. The 1966 Bordeaux vintage was highly regarded for its structured and long-lived wines, and this Margaux estate has produced a wine that remains intriguing for those who appreciate mature Bordeaux.
With a garnet hue and subtle bricking, this vintage offers a layered bouquet of forest floor, smoke, leather, and cigar box, alongside faint vegetal and caramel hints. On the palate, the wine maintains refined elegance, though it has moved fully into its tertiary phase, making it a fascinating experience for collectors and enthusiasts of aged Bordeaux. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1966
St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
Reviews: "The 1966 is still dark ruby with a peppery, very spice, yet tight, relatively closed bouquet. The wine is austere and tough on the palate, with good fruit and firm, rough tannins. Comparatively, it is not as massive or as rich as the 1970, 1964, or 1961, but is still backward and austere" PArker Wine Advocate 1996
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. Classified as a Second Growth in the prestigious Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château Montrose has long been celebrated for its commitment to quality and tradition. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
very top Shoulder or in neck - Excellent label.
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
Mid Shoulder level - Excellent label.
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Calon Segur, 1964
3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe
The 1964 Calon Segur has a mature mahogany hue with tawny rim, the nose is fully mature with aromas of Chinese 5-spice, molasses, mint and cedar, lacking the clarity of a great ’61. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine, sturdy tannins, still earthy but dominated by decayed, mushroom fruit and sous-bois on the finish. Still utterly enjoyable, but beginning to show its age. Drink now.
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. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Giscours, 1964
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1964 Château Giscours hails from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, a region renowned for producing elegant and complex wines. As a Third Growth estate classified in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Giscours has a storied history of crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Margaux.
Vintage Overview:
The 1964 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by favorable conditions, particularly benefiting the Right Bank regions. However, in the Left Bank, where Margaux is situated, the vintage was more variable. Some wines from this year have aged gracefully, while others may have declined over time. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Giscours, 1964
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1964 Château Giscours hails from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, a region renowned for producing elegant and complex wines. As a Third Growth estate classified in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Giscours has a storied history of crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Margaux.
Vintage Overview:
The 1964 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by favorable conditions, particularly benefiting the Right Bank regions. However, in the Left Bank, where Margaux is situated, the vintage was more variable. Some wines from this year have aged gracefully, while others may have declined over time. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, 1964
Martillac Damaged label
The 1964 Smith Haut Lafitte was fully mature decades ago and has gracefully declined into an old wine with a mahogany core, notes of mushroom and farmyard, soft fruit, nice acidity and a moderate finish.
About Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a renowned wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. With origins dating back to the 14th century, the estate encompasses 78 hectares of vineyards planted on gravelly soils that are ideal for viticulture. The château produces both red and white wines, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sauvignon Blanc, with smaller quantities of Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Talbot, 1964
St Julien, 4me Cru Classe
From the good 1964 wine vintage, the Chateau Talbot has a good level.
Reviews.
Colour was good, nose and palate were as expected, but still fresh enough. Cellar Tracker.com
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. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1963
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru classe
(Upper shoulder - tear on label)
MAGNUM Bottle Format
The 1963 Latour has a garnet colour with some browning at the edges, a medium- to full-bodied feel, plenty of black currant fruit, and some light, soft tannins still present. Head and shoulders above the other first-growths, this wine has the classic Latour bouquet of walnuts, black currants, mineral scents, and cedar wood.
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Price: £1,650.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Giscours, 1962
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1962 Château Giscours is a vintage from this esteemed Third Growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. While specific tasting notes for this vintage are limited, insights from similar vintages and the estate's profile can provide some context.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: A previous tasting note from 2014 described the wine as having aromas of dark chocolate, fresh flowers, red berries, and cedar, with the bouquet building richness in the glass.
Palate: The same note indicated that the wine was richly fruited on the palate, suggesting that it had maintained some of its fruit character over time. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Canon, 1961
St Emilion
Upper 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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Price: £650.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Canon, 1961
St Emilion
Top 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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Price: £750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Canon, 1961
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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Price: £500.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Gazin, 1961
Pomerol
93 Points - Robert Parker
Upper Shoulder
The 1961 Chateau Gazin is an outstanding classic 'left bank Pomerol' from a legendary vintage. Cellar tracker revies give this 93 points. Nose: Classic Pomerol expressions of plum, damson, black cherry, leather, wood smoke, sweet berries and clay. A very engaging nose. Palate: Surprising vigor in the Black Plum, raspberry, ponzu and tobacco on the palate. Great density that has elements of mocha, toffee and spice in the plum fruit. Finish: Good length.
Château Gazin is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back several centuries, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £449.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Gazin, 1961
Pomerol
93 Points - Robert Parker
Clearance Offer | Mid Shoulder | Was £295 | Now £125
The 1961 Chateau Gazin is an outstanding classic 'left bank Pomerol' from a legendary vintage. Cellar tracker revies give this 93 points. Nose: Classic Pomerol expressions of plum, damson, black cherry, leather, wood smoke, sweet berries and clay. A very engaging nose. Palate: Surprising vigor in the Black Plum, raspberry, ponzu and tobacco on the palate. Great density that has elements of mocha, toffee and spice in the plum fruit. Finish: Good length.
Château Gazin is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back several centuries, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £125.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Giscours, 1961
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1961 Château Giscours is a notable vintage from this esteemed Third Growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. The 1961 vintage is often regarded as one of the finest in Bordeaux's history, producing wines with remarkable depth and longevity.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: The bouquet reveals complex aromas of earth, forest floor, truffle, smoke, blackberry, cigar box, spice, and ash.
Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, with flavors of black cherry, though some tasters have noted a tart cranberry sensation in the finish.
Critical Acclaim:
Vinous: Awarded 96 points, describing it as a hidden gem of the vintage, with a magnificent bouquet of blackberry, estuary mudflats, seaweed, and a hint of bay. …
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Price: £350.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1961
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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Price: £1,795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1961
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
Chateau Leoville Barton, 1961
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
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1961
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
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Malescot St-Exupery, 1961
Margaux 3me Cru Classe
The 1961 Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a beautifully aged Third Growth Margaux, originating from one of Bordeaux’s most legendary vintages. The 1961 Bordeaux vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest of the 20th century, producing wines with exceptional structure, depth, and longevity. Now, over 60 years later, this Margaux estate continues to showcase the remarkable aging potential of the year.
With a deep garnet hue and softened edges, this wine offers a complex and elegant bouquet of blackberries, cherries, violets, truffle, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it remains silky and refined, with layers of developed fruit, polished tannins, and a long, expressive finish. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1961
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
Chateau Haut Brion, 1960
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