Bordeaux Region Report

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
*** 92 points Robert Parker ***

Château Haut-Batailley is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history spanning centuries, the estate has earned renown for its production of high-quality red wines. Covering approximately 22 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Haut-Batailley's wines are celebrated for their depth, structure, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinct Pauillac character. …
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 90+ Points Robert Parker **

Château Kirwan is a wine that is produced from the best parcels of the vineyard that have mainly gravel soils, but some are also clay. The fruit is picked and sorted twice by hand, then vinified in separate batches corresponding to individual vineyard parcels. Half the oak barrels used to age the wine for eighteen months are renewed every year.

Overall production : 7500 caisses
Blending : 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot

Tasting :
From birth to bottling, this vintage was always impressive. Its nose is exuberant, mixing notes of complex fruit, from spicy to exotic aromas such as mango. …
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Price: £99.00
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St Julien 2nd Growth Classification

Château Léoville Barton 2005 is a true collector’s treasure from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates. Hailing from the legendary 2005 vintage—considered one of the finest in living memory—this wine captures the very essence of Saint-Julien elegance and power. The Barton family’s winemaking heritage, stretching back nearly two centuries, is showcased in every glass, offering a wine of impeccable pedigree, depth, and age-worthiness.

From the first pour, the 2005 impresses with its deep, dark garnet hue and intoxicating aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, enriched by layers of cedar, cigar box, and graphite. …
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Price: £159.00
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification

Château Branaire-Ducru 2004 is a beautifully composed Saint-Julien, showcasing the estate’s hallmark finesse and precision. The 2004 vintage is admired for its classical Left Bank structure, and Branaire-Ducru was one of the clear successes of the year. Now with over two decades of bottle age, the wine has moved gracefully into its mature phase, offering harmony, complexity, and impressive purity.

On the nose, the wine reveals a lifted bouquet of cassis, cedar, graphite, and violets, underpinned by subtle tobacco and warm spice. There is a wonderful clarity to the fruit, with the aromatics opening steadily as the wine breathes. …
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

Château Calon-Ségur 2004 is a superb example of classic, traditionally styled Saint-Estèphe. The vintage favoured estates with meticulous vineyard work, and Calon-Ségur produced one of the most refined and best-balanced wines of the year. Now with over twenty years of ageing, it shows the château’s trademark combination of structure, purity, and quiet power.

The bouquet is beautifully evolved, offering aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, warm earth, cedar and dried roses. Subtle notes of cigar box and forest floor underline the wine’s maturity, while still leaving plenty of brightness in the fruit. …
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Price: £119.00
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

This elegant 2004 Château Haut-Batailley, 5ème Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, comes from one of the Médoc’s most reliable and classically styled estates. The 2004 vintage produced wines of freshness and balance, with Haut-Batailley offering a refined, approachable Pauillac that has developed beautifully with nearly two decades of ageing.


Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with slight garnet hues, the 2004 Haut-Batailley reveals a bouquet of cassis, black cherry, cedar, and tobacco leaf, complemented by subtle earthy notes and pencil shavings typical of Pauillac. On the palate, it shows medium body with fine tannins, bright acidity, and flavours of blackcurrant, dried herbs, and spice. …
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Half Bottle 37.5cl

An outstanding 2004 vintage Bordeaux wine from Chateau Lynch-Bages.

Ex-cellar bottle tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical. This has a noticeably clear, deep garnet colour. The nose is very clean and correct although it lacks a little complexity and flair: straightforward black fruits, cedar and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate shows a little hardness at first, but softens with aeration and soon adopts a more succulent texture with ripe black cherries, Doris plum and bilberry. Certainly this is a well balanced Pauillac packed full of ripe tannins with a crisp poised finish of black plum, cedar and cassis. …
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Price: £69.95
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Saint Emillion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

The 2004 Fleur Cardinale is a gorgeous deep, rich wine, pure maroon colour. Rather shy nose to start that takes some coaxing and then aromas of red plum, boysenberry, cassis, fennel seed, cedar and suede unfurl. Lovely nose! Full bodied, dry and still surprisingly tannic on the palate, but good fruit extract and pitched acidity. The flavours are all deep red and black fruits, lots of black plum, a bit of bramble, charred oak, sous bois and chalk. Very smooth and nicely integrated. Finishes long, juicy and with lingering fruit. No where near past its prime. Drinking beautifully right now! (Cellar Tracker Review - 2021). …
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St Julien 3eme Cru Classe, Bordeaux

This powerful 2003 Château Lagrange, 3ème Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Julien, reflects both the heat of the vintage and the estate’s dedication to balance and refinement. The famously hot summer of 2003 produced concentrated, ripe Bordeaux, and Lagrange delivered a structured, richly fruited wine that has matured into a supple and generous Saint-Julien with classic Left Bank character.


Tasting Notes
Deep garnet in colour, the 2003 Lagrange opens with aromas of blackberries, cassis, cedar, and sweet spice, layered with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied with ripe, rounded tannins and a core of blackcurrant, plum, and mocha. …
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Margaux 2me cru Classe

The 2002 Château Brane-Cantenac from Margaux is a solid example of the elegance and finesse that characterizes wines from this Left Bank estate, even in a challenging vintage. The 2002 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by unpredictable weather, with a rainy summer and a warm, dry September that allowed grapes to ripen adequately, though it was a year requiring skillful winemaking to produce wines of quality.

In the glass, this Brane-Cantenac reveals a medium ruby color with slight garnet edges, indicative of its age. The nose opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and cherry, followed by subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and earthy undertones that add complexity. …
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Sauternes

The 2002 Château de Fargues is a sweet wine from the prestigious Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. Known as the "other Yquem" due to its shared ownership by the Lur-Saluces family, Château de Fargues consistently produces exceptional and age-worthy wines, even in challenging vintages like 2002.

Wine Overview
Château de Fargues specializes in Sauternes wines made primarily from:

Sémillon: Providing richness, honeyed notes, and structure.
Sauvignon Blanc: Adding aromatic freshness and vibrant acidity.
Vintage Characteristics
The 2002 vintage in Sauternes was challenging, with heavy rains during the growing season. …
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Saint-Julien, Bordeaux

Château Gruaud Larose 2001, Saint-Julien

From one of Bordeaux’s most historic and characterful estates, the 2001 vintage of Château Gruaud Larose is a classic expression of Saint-Julien sophistication. A Second Growth of the Médoc, this wine reflects the estate’s deep gravel soils and long heritage of producing structured, age-worthy clarets. The 2001 vintage followed the monumental 2000, yet offers a beautifully balanced and harmonious style — elegant, complex, and ready to enjoy.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet colour with brick nuances at the rim, hinting at graceful maturity. The bouquet is layered and inviting, …
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Price: £119.00
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Margaux, 4th Growth Classification, Bordeaux

A 2001 vintage Bordeaux Wine produced by Chateau Marquis de Terme. A very tannic, structured wine with an opaque purple colour and a sweet creme de cassis nose intermixed with damp earth, vanilla, and liquorice, this relatively massive wine has mouth-searing levels of tannin, medium body, and a very backward style that will require considerable patience from its buyers.

Château Marquis de Terme stands as a venerable emblem of the Margaux appellation within Bordeaux, France. Rooted in a storied history tracing back to the 12th century, this esteemed estate has evolved into a paragon of fine winemaking. …
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Price: £49.95
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

"Lifted blackberry, autumn leaf, cedar and a touch of fresh tobacco, the mintiness enhanced by continued aeration. The palate is very tight and slightly pinched at the moment, the tannins a little harder and less fine than Lafite, the finish slightly chalky and foursquare in texture. Personally, I prefer the 2002 to the previous year, but it is still a decent, mid-weight Pauillac that would show better with cuisine. Drink 2013-2025. Tasted November 2010." Neil Martin Wine Journal

92 points (WJ)

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. …
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Price: £625.00
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Grand Roc Puisseguin‑Saint‑Émilion

Vintage & Background
The 2000 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the great modern classics, offering ripeness, structure and balance across regions of both Left and Right Bank. While Puisseguin‑Saint‑Émilion sits just outside the famed appellation of Saint‑Émilion proper, wines like Grand Roc demonstrate how right‑bank blends of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon can capture the character of the vintage with approachable intensity and good ageing potential.

Appearance & Nose
In the glass the 2000 Grand Roc typically presents a mature garnet hue with subtle brick tones at the rim, signalling age and evolution. …
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Chateau la Millade

Grand vin de Bordeaux

Vintage & Background
The 2000 vintage in Bordeaux is celebrated for its ripeness, structure, and balance. Château La Millade is a Bordeaux regional red, crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a style typical of approachable, fruit-driven right-bank blends. While not classified and not part of Saint‑Émilion or its satellites, it reflects solid craftsmanship and the harmonious character of a strong Bordeaux vintage.

Appearance & Nose
The wine shows a mature garnet core with subtle brick hues at the rim. Aromatics reveal ripe red and dark fruit — plum, cherry, and subtle cassis — layered with cedar, forest floor, and gentle spice. …
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

One of Medoc's underrated chateau, which has made exceptional wines. Now perfect to drink with lovely dark fruit still, yet developing sweet oaky intensity.

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. The vineyards, planted on gravelly soils with clay subsoil, predominantly feature Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, producing grapes of outstanding quality and character. …
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Price: £149.00
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Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 2000 Château Haut-Brion is a masterpiece of the vintage and one of the most profound expressions ever produced by this First Growth estate. The wine opens with an extraordinary bouquet—blackcurrant, plum and warm blackberry layered with cigar box, graphite, truffle, smoked earth and a touch of violets. The aromatics are incredibly deep, refined and endlessly evolving, showing both power and quiet sophistication.

On the palate, the 2000 Haut-Brion is seamless and multi-dimensional. A luxurious core of dark fruit is wrapped in ultra-fine tannins, delivering a texture that feels almost weightless despite the wine’s formidable depth. …
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Price: £775.00
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Cotes De Duras, Sweet Wine
Half Bottle

The Cote De Duras is a wine making area just to the East of the much more famous Bordeaux region. The climate, common grape varieties and techniques of wine making are very similar to Bordeaux, often giving very similar wines but at better value, and this wine is no exception.
Expect aroma of candied fruit and honey. This is made in a dessert wine using the sweetest grapes from the crop that have been harvested at regular intervals.
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Price: £38.95
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Grand Cru Classe St Emilion, Bordeaux
** 92 Points- RobertParker.com **

Canon La Gaffeliere’s is an outstanding 1999 vintage Bordeaux wine. Robert Parker – 92
The opaque purple-colored 1999 is a strong effort for this vintage. It displays a sweet nose of pain grille, smoke, meats, graphite, blackberry, and cassis liqueur. The wine is full-bodied, deep, powerful, and rich, with sweet tannin and low acidity. This is a blockbuster effort for a delicate vintage such as 1999. [30/04/2002]

Vinous – 90
Good medium ruby. Aromas of plum, currant, game and leather. Silky-sweet and aromatic in the mouth, with lovely vinosity to frame the expressive flavors of roasted plum, currant, black cherry, minerals and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £129.00
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St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

This has a ripe strawberry, blackberry almost floral nose although there is a slight ephemeral quality to it. Lacks the dimension of say the ’90 or the ’00. Traits of raspberry, scorched earth and a touch of cedar/mint emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, good acidity, quite rounded and harmonious.

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. …
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Price: £189.00
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Sauternes

The 1999 la Tour Blanche is a beautiful sweet wine from The Sauternes region of Bordeaux. 1999 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 1999 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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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
90 Points - Vinous

The 1999 Clos de l'Oratoire from St.-Emilion is one of the stars of the vintage. The wine exhibits aromas of new saddle leather, damp earth, blackberries, incense, cassis, and toast. An intriguing tapenade note emerges with airing. It is full-bodied, with sweet tannin, low acidity, and impressive concentration.

Clos de l’Oratoire, located on Saint-Emilion's northeast slope, has 13 hectares of vines. The terroir of Fronsac molasse, consisting of a layer of sandy soil and a clay subsoil, is ideally suited to Merlot (80% of the vines).

Meticulous work is done all year long to maintain quality in the vineyard. …
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Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux
Bin Soiled Labels

Good colour, great legs and nose. Quite nice when opened. Perhaps a trace of liquorice and a hint of 'medicinal' character. After 3-4 hours - quite rich and aromatic with good cherry fruit and a touch of maraschino at the end. Tannins are soft and have integrated completely.

Château Cissac is a prestigious wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Encompassing around 50 hectares of vineyards, the estate features gravelly soils ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, Château Cissac blends traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovations to produce high-quality red wines. …
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Price: £39.95
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Clerc Milon 1997 – Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé

The 1997 Clerc Milon is a charming, approachable expression of Pauillac from a lighter, earlier-drinking vintage. Now fully mature, it shows a medium garnet colour with soft brick tones at the rim, reflecting its graceful evolution.

The nose is open, elegant and gently savoury, offering aromas of redcurrant, dried cherry and soft black fruit, layered with cedar, tobacco leaf, leather and subtle earthy notes. Hints of graphite, dried herbs and gentle spice add further complexity.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, smooth and harmonious. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock