Bordeaux Region Report

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

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification

Château d’Armailhac 1998 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1998 vintage in Bordeaux is particularly noted for its ripe Merlot-driven charm and supple texture on the Left Bank, and Château d’Armailhac presents a beautifully balanced and expressive Pauillac.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet colour with gentle brick hues at the rim. The nose is generous and inviting, with aromas of blackcurrant, plum and ripe red berries, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, cocoa and subtle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with rounded tannins and a smooth, harmonious structure. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Saint-Julien, Bordeaux

The 1998 Gruaud Larose appears to be a potential sleeper of the vintage, and may merit an outstanding score. It is a powerful, bulky style of Gruaud-Larose, with a dark ruby/purple color, and plenty of cassis, spicy new oak, and roasted herbs in the jammy nose. On the palate, the wine has lost much of the forward precociousness it was revealing last spring, now boasting loads of tannin in its powerful, muscular flavors.

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, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Saint- Estephe

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Price: £59.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

St Julien, 3rd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
***90-92 Points Wine Journal***
***92 Points- Robert Parker***

90-92 Points Wine Journal

"A great Langoa - nose slowly opening up. Dark black fruits with masses of pencil-lead aromas. Good depth with structured inky black fruits. This is an excellent well-made wine. Tasted May 2000." Neil Martin, Wine Journal

Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 17 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Margaux 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

Tasting Notes
A deep garnet red with a subtle brick rim, the 1998 Lascombes opens with aromas of ripe cherry, cedar, cigar box, and dried herbs, layered with hints of spice and bramble. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, showing flavours of redcurrant, liquorice, and earthy undertones. The finish is elegant and lingering, emphasising finesse over power. Perfect for enjoying now, though it will hold gracefully for several more years.


Serving and Food Pairing
Serve at 16–18°C after gentle decanting. Ideal with roast lamb, beef fillet, or duck breast. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, or a mature hard cheese such as Comté or aged Manchego. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 11 in Stock

Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux

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. The estate's iconic 19th-century château, a symbol of its rich heritage, further enhances its reputation. Consistently receiving high praise from critics and collectors, Château Margaux remains a benchmark for excellence in the wine industry. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Half Bottles - 37.5cl

The wine is light medium gold-colored, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine.

Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. With a heritage dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
92 Points - James Suckling

The 1998 Clos de l'Oratoire is drinking beautifully now. It has a fine concentration, really good expression of ripe fruit and terroir. Lovely classic flavours and ripe Merlot fruit with a nice balance of oak.

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.
Fermentation takes place exclusively in temperature-controlled oak vats. Oak, a noble material in perfect synergy with fine wine, enhances its colour and flavour, and enables it to reach its full potential. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

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: £99.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

Deep garnet color. Perfumed, vibrant aromas of black cherry, cassis, leather and oak spice. Big, sweet and rich, with lush black cherry and black raspberry fruit already offering enticing inner-mouth flavor. Less oaky on the palate than on the nose. Just a hint of herbaceousness. Finishes subtle and quite long, with impressively even, ripe tannins but not quite the snap of the '96. A terrific effort for the vintage. Stephen Tanzer Vinous

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, …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification

Château d’Armailhac 1997 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1997 vintage in Bordeaux produced wines of early approachability and softer structure, and Château d’Armailhac offers a charming, fully mature expression of Pauillac.

In the glass, it shows a medium garnet colour with brick-red tones at the rim. The nose is open and evolved, with aromas of redcurrant, dried cherry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, leather and gentle earthy spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and supple, with resolved tannins and a harmonious structure. Flavours of red berries, dried fruits and subtle savoury notes of forest floor and cigar box lead into a soft, elegant finish. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

St Julien 3eme Cru Classe, Bordeaux

The excellent 1997 Château Lagrange is one of St. Juliens great wines - powerful, full-bodied and concentrated. The 1997 Lagrange introduces ripe fruit aromas of rich black currant and cherry, spicy, toasty new oak, minerals, cedar and charcoal. They are also very reasonably priced for their level of quality, and dependably.

Château Lagrange, located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of producing exceptional red wines. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 118 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
Magnum Bottle

Léoville Las Cases is the most legendary wine of Saint-Julien: on a quality par with the Médoc's first growths, without the hefty price premium to match. It is a prime example of a Bordeaux 'super-second' - a second growth operating at a first growth level. Léoville Las Cases is also one of the largest, oldest and most picturesque of the Médoc's classified Bordeaux growths. Grapes are fermented at lower than average temperatures, which is partially responsible for the wines displaying some of the most exotic aromas and aromatic richness in the Médoc.

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. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux

*** 88 Points - Neil Martin Wine Journal ***

Reviews:
"This has a superb nose, very lifted and well-defined, cedar, blackcurrant, smoke and a touch of burnt toast. Just soars from the glass. The palate is full-bodied, ripe tannins, beautiful balance and poise with a sense of controlled opulence towards the finish. It comes across very natural, black cherries, blueberry, a touch of orange zest. This is certainly an over-performing wine for the vintage and shows better than previous bottles, although it did fade a little when returning after 15 minutes in the glass. Drink now-2015. Tasted September 2009. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

Château Pavie Decesse, 1997
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

The 1997 vintage in Bordeaux produced wines that were approachable in their youth, favouring elegance and charm over sheer power. In Saint-Émilion, careful vineyard management was key, and estates with well-situated limestone and clay soils achieved balance and purity of fruit. Château Pavie Decesse, classified as Grand Cru Classé, is known for its elevated vineyard parcels and meticulous winemaking, producing wines of depth and refinement.

Situated on the limestone plateau overlooking Saint-Émilion, Pavie Decesse benefits from excellent drainage and exposure, lending structure and aromatic lift to its Merlot-dominant blends. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Classe

*** 91 Points Robert Parker ***

This wine contains an extremely high percentage of Semillon (usually about 90%), which was to its benefit in 1997. The wine is light medium gold-colored, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine. Anticipated maturity: now -2025. Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2000

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Price: £69.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

St Julien, 4me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
Magnum Bottle

The 1997 Chateau Talbot has a saturated purple color, and a sweet, earthy, leather, and cassis-scented nose. In the mouth, the wine is fat and opulent, with low acidity. The finish is all glycerin, alcohol, and juicy fruit. It may be almost too low in acidity, but it is drinking well and can be expected to do so for another decade.

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. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Haut-Medoc

Château Cantemerle, 1996
Haut-Médoc – Fifth Growth (Grand Cru Classé 1855)

The 1996 vintage in the Médoc is widely regarded as one of the finest of the decade for the Left Bank, producing wines of structure, definition and excellent ageing potential. Château Cantemerle, classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is known for its elegance and consistency, often delivering wines that combine classical Cabernet structure with refinement and balance.

Situated in the southern Haut-Médoc, Cantemerle benefits from gravelly soils that favour Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing to the vintage’s firm backbone and longevity. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Clerc Milon 1996 – Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé

The 1996 Clerc Milon is a superb example of classic Pauillac from one of Bordeaux’s great Left Bank vintages. Now approaching full maturity, it shows a deep garnet core with only light brick development at the rim, indicating both elegance and remaining vitality.

The nose is refined, complex and distinctly Pauillac in character. Blackcurrant, cassis and dried plum are layered with cedar, cigar box, graphite and subtle smoky notes. As it opens, hints of leather, forest floor, bay leaf and gentle spice emerge, giving the bouquet real depth and composure. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification
damaged label

Château d’Armailhac 1996 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1996 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern classic years in Bordeaux, particularly in Pauillac, producing wines of outstanding structure, purity and longevity. Château d’Armailhac is a fine and expressive example of the vintage.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet core with youthful brick highlights at the rim. The nose is refined and complex, offering aromas of blackcurrant, redcurrant and plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf and subtle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with firm yet beautifully integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £94.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification
RRP £99
Clearance Offer- Remains of label £79

Château d’Armailhac 1996 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1996 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern classic years in Bordeaux, particularly in Pauillac, producing wines of outstanding structure, purity and longevity. Château d’Armailhac is a fine and expressive example of the vintage.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet core with youthful brick highlights at the rim. The nose is refined and complex, offering aromas of blackcurrant, redcurrant and plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf and subtle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with firm yet beautifully integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification

Château d’Armailhac 1996 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1996 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern classic years in Bordeaux, particularly in Pauillac, producing wines of outstanding structure, purity and longevity. Château d’Armailhac is a fine and expressive example of the vintage.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet core with youthful brick highlights at the rim. The nose is refined and complex, offering aromas of blackcurrant, redcurrant and plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf and subtle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with firm yet beautifully integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

The 1996 Château du Mayne Sauternes is a graceful, fully mature sweet wine from the heart of Sauternes, offering honeyed richness balanced by fresh acidity. A delicious choice for lovers of classic botrytised whites. Drink now and over the coming years.

Tasting Notes:
Deep golden hue with amber glints. Aromas of apricot and quince paste, Seville orange marmalade, acacia honey and saffron, with hints of crème brûlée, toasted almond and candied ginger. The palate is silky and glycerolic yet poised, layering dried apricot, citrus peel, honey and vanilla spice over a bright, cleansing acidity. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

Sauternes

This is a classic Sauternes with a great deal of sweetness, plenty of ripeness, and obvious aromas of toasty, smoky new oak. The wine exhibits finesse and complexity, a style of Sauternes that will have its admirers, particularly among those who like to drink these wines as an aperitif.

Château Guiraud is a renowned wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as a leading producer of prestigious sweet wines. Spanning approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir characterized by gravelly, sandy, and limestone soils, ideal for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock