Bordeaux Region Report

St Julien 2me Cru Classe

The 1973 Chateau Gruaud Larose has some soft red fruit on the nose. Medium acidity and tannins this wine has a short finish.

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, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, the estate benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for producing exceptional red wines. Known for its rich, complex blends, Château Gruaud-Larose's wines offer a harmonious balance of ripe fruit flavors, structured tannins, and a distinct Saint-Julien character. …
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 1973 Château Lafite Rothschild stands as a testament to the challenges faced during a difficult vintage in Bordeaux. The year was marked by unfavorable weather conditions, leading to wines that generally lacked the depth and complexity associated with this esteemed First Growth estate. Despite the vintage's shortcomings, Lafite Rothschild managed to produce a wine that, while not exemplary, offers insights into the estate's resilience and winemaking philosophy.

In terms of appearance, the 1973 Lafite Rothschild typically exhibits a ruby hue with a rusty shade towards the rim, indicative of its age. …
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Moussas' wine originates from the estate's vineyards morcellated through the commune of Pauillac. The Chateau owns plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 1973 is a mature wine with deep amber on the rim and notes of tobbacco.


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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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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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Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

This wine has a crisp sage and onion spiciness and silky leathery tannins. Crisp, intense, soft and fragrant, very dry
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About Chateau Boyd-Cantenac Since the early 1930s, Boyd Cantenac has been owned by the Guillemet family who also run the nearby Chateau Pouget. The proprietor actually resides at Chateau Pouget since there is no official chateau at Boyd Cantenac, and the wines are vinified and cellared in a warehouse adjoining Pouget. Despite this arrangement, the wines of Boyd Cantenac are always produced with an overriding sense of attention to detail.
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Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1971 Château Giscours is a fully mature Third Growth Margaux, offering a rare glimpse into Bordeaux’s past. While the 1971 vintage was not considered a landmark year, Giscours has aged remarkably well, developing a complex and nuanced profile that will appeal to those who appreciate older wines.

Now over 50 years old, this wine displays a deep garnet hue with slight bricking at the edges. The aromas are rich and layered, featuring black fruit, dark chocolate, herbs, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it retains elegance and balance, with a refined texture and softened tannins, though some tasters note a slightly rustic finish. …
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Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
(High Shoulder - Small nick to the label)

The 1971 Haut Brion is one of the stand-out wines from the mediocre 1971 vintage - This well-stored bottle should be no exception. Reviewers have consistently noted that the wine is still in the plateau of its maturity having structure and complexity with a good core of fruit.

About Chateau Haut Brion Château Haut-Brion, located in the illustrious Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a legendary estate revered for its unparalleled heritage and commitment to producing wines of extraordinary quality. With a history spanning over five centuries, this historic property has been at the forefront of Bordeaux winemaking, setting the standard for excellence and innovation. …
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Margaux

Château La Gurgue, situated in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history of producing wines that reflect the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The 1971 vintage, while overshadowed by the exceptional 1970, was considered very good, yielding wines that have aged gracefully over the decades. ​


Specific tasting notes for the 1971 Château La Gurgue are scarce, making it challenging to provide detailed insights into its current profile. However, given the general quality of the 1971 vintage in Bordeaux, it's plausible that well-preserved bottles may exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. …
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Pomerol

The 1970 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-dominated wines that are rich, supple, and age-worthy. The 1970 vintage in Bordeaux is considered a classic, producing wines with excellent structure and longevity, particularly on the Right Bank, where Merlot thrived in the warm and dry growing season.

Wine Overview
Clos de l'Église is a small but prestigious estate in Pomerol, known for producing wines of elegance and depth. The 1970 vintage would likely be a blend of:

Merlot (dominant): Providing richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Richard Grandais

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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Chateau Seignan

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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Cordier - Saint Estephe

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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Chateau Haut-Vignoble Seguin

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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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

This wine from 1966 is light tawny in colour. The nose yields an incredible array of aromas - dried leaves, forest floor, and a meaty component. The palate yields the forest floor, dried tobacco, scorched earth. . Although the fruit has faded and there ss no noticeable structure remaining, it still is a wonderfully complex wine.
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Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe
Damaged label

*** 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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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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St Estephe Cru Bourgeois

The Château Haut-Marbuzet 1964 is a truly exceptional and rare wine, representing an era when Bordeaux wines, particularly from well-regarded estates like Haut-Marbuzet, were crafted with a different approach to aging and complexity. The 1964 vintage, although not considered a top-tier year in Bordeaux, produced some interesting and nuanced wines, especially in the Saint-Estèphe region. Château Haut-Marbuzet 1964, with its aging potential, reflects the quality of the estate and the longevity of the wine.

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

Cabernet Sauvignon: For structure, tannins, and aging potential. …
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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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Delor

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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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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Pomerol

The 1961 Château La Croix de Gay from Pomerol is an exceptionally rare and precious bottle from what is widely regarded as one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the 20th century. The 1961 harvest was small in quantity but extraordinary in quality, producing wines of immense concentration, richness, and longevity. In Pomerol—home to some of the most seductive and long-lived Merlot-based wines—this vintage reached legendary status, and La Croix de Gay, with its deep gravel and clay soils, crafted a wine of remarkable depth, perfume, and elegance.

In the glass, it shows a deep brick-red core with a tawny rim, a testament to over six decades of graceful ageing. …
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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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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
(low shoulder, label bin soiled) Vintage just legible

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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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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
Half Bottle

The 1949 Château Batailley hails from a vintage celebrated for producing some of Bordeaux's most enduring and elegant wines. Located in the Pauillac appellation, Château Batailley is a fifth-growth estate renowned for its robust and age-worthy clarets. The 1949 vintage, in particular, has been noted for its exceptional quality, often compared to the legendary 1945 and 1947 vintages.​

Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1949 Château Batailley reveal a wine of remarkable complexity and depth. A vertical tasting of Château Batailley, which included the 1949 vintage, described it as having "a lovely nose, with notes of tea, earth, and a touch of leather. …
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