Bordeaux Region Report

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
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé
91 Points – Robert Parker

Château Clerc Milon Rothschild 1998

The 1998 Château Clerc Milon Rothschild is now entering a fine stage of maturity, offering a classic expression of Pauillac with both depth and elegance. The nose opens with inviting aromas of cassis, blackcurrant and plum, complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco and a gentle hint of spice that reflect its time in bottle.

On the palate, the wine is smooth and well-balanced, with softened tannins and a refined structure that allows the fruit and secondary characteristics to show clearly. Layers of dark fruit are supported by subtle earthy tones and a touch of graphite, leading to a harmonious and composed profile. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 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

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

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: 3 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: 9 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

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Canon- Fronsac

Château du Pavillon Haut-Gros-Bonnet sits in the historic Canon-Fronsac appellation, a small but distinguished corner of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Nestled on limestone-rich slopes just west of Saint-Émilion, the estate has long specialized in Merlot-dominant blends that balance elegance with approachable structure. Known for producing wines that age gracefully, the château combines traditional techniques with careful vineyard management, crafting bottles that offer a taste of classic Bordeaux charm

Appearance:
Rich garnet with hints of ruby at the core, showing a warm, amber-kissed rim — a wine that wears its 29 years with elegance. …
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Price: £42.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

St Julien, 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

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: 1 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

St Julien, 4me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

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: 3 in Stock

St Estephe, 2me Cru Classe
93 Points Robert Parker

Nestled in the northern part of the Médoc, Château Cos d’Estournel is a legendary 2ème Cru Classé estate famed for its opulent, exotic-styled Saint-Estèphes. Established in 1811, the château is renowned for producing wines that balance power and elegance, with signature richness, spice, and longevity—a true icon of Bordeaux.

Appearance
Deep garnet with a hint of brick at the rim, reflecting over two decades of graceful ageing.

Nose
A complex bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum melds with notes of cedar, graphite, cigar box, leather, and subtle exotic spices. Hints of truffle and undergrowth speak to its evolution and terroir expression. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth classification

Château d’Armailhac 1995 – Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé

The 1995 vintage in Bordeaux produced structured, classically styled wines with excellent ageing potential, and Château d’Armailhac has matured into a fine and characterful expression of Pauillac.

In the glass, it shows a deep garnet core with brick-red hues at the rim. The nose is complex and mature, offering aromas of blackcurrant, dried cherry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite and gentle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with softened yet persistent tannins and a well-balanced structure. …
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Price: £84.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Saint-Emilion- Grand Cru Classe

Château La Dominique is an estate in Saint-Émilion known for its Merlot-based red wine. It was rated Grand Cru Classé in the official 1955 classification of Saint-Émilion.

Located close to the Pomerol border, the vineyard covers approximately 29 hectares (71 acres). The majority of plantings are Merlot (89 percent) with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and an addition of Malbec in 2019. Here, a gentle slope and sandy gravel soils with slighlty more clay than its neighbor Cheval Blanc create the terroir.

In the winery, movement of juice and wine is done gently, powered by gravity to aid the preservation of phenolics. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Tertre Roteboeuf is one of Saint-Émilion’s most sought-after cult estates, run by François Mitjavile and renowned for its opulent, velvety Merlot-driven style. The 1995 vintage captures the richness of a warm, generous year on the Right Bank, now beautifully mature after almost three decades in bottle.

In the glass, the wine shows deep garnet hues with aromas of black cherry, fig, tobacco, cedar, and truffle. The palate is silky and expansive, balancing ripe fruit with savoury notes of leather and spice. Long, elegant, and lingering — a benchmark example of the estate’s unique, seductive character. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The 1994 Château Batailley is a classic Pauillac with a bold yet approachable profile that highlights the vintage’s character and the estate’s traditional style. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and red cherry, balanced by earthy notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing ripe fruit flavors with touches of graphite and herbs, reflective of Pauillac’s signature terroir. The tannins are firm yet have softened with age, lending the wine a well-rounded and slightly rustic charm. Its acidity provides a nice lift, keeping the wine vibrant and lively. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois

Château Coufran 1994 is a fully mature Haut-Médoc classic, offering the charm and complexity that long-aged claret delivers so well. Known as the “Pomerol of the Médoc” due to its unusually high Merlot content, Coufran often shows a softer, rounder profile than many Left Bank wines, and the 1994 vintage has now developed beautifully in bottle.

On the nose, this wine displays mature aromas of dried plum, blackberry, cedar, leather and hints of earthy spice. There is a lovely autumnal character that reflects its age, with notes of tobacco leaf and forest floor adding depth and interest.

The palate is medium-bodied, gentle and well-resolved, with softened tannins and flavours of stewed dark fruits, savoury spice and subtle roasted notes. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

*** 91 Points - Robert Parker ***

The 1994 appears to be the finest Mouton-Rothschild made following the 1986 and before the 1995's conception. The wine exhibits a dense, saturated purple color, followed by a classic Mouton nose of sweet black fruits intermingled with smoke, pain grillee, spice, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, with outstanding concentration, a layered feel, plenty of tannin, and rich, concentrated fruit, this wine is similar to the fine 1988. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025. By the way, the Dutch artist, Appel, has created a gorgeous label for the 1994. Although Mouton-Rothschild can be among the most inconsistent first-growths, …
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Price: £485.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe

1994 Château Palmer wine
A testament to its quality and meticulous vineyard management, should exhibit a medium to deep garnet hue. Its aromas include ripe dark fruits, cedar, tobacco, earthiness, floral notes, and herbal character. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with softened tannins and flavours like blackberry, black cherry, cassis, leather, cigar box, and baking spices. While the 1994 vintage may not have the power and intensity of some of Palmer's exceptional years, it may still offer a complex and enjoyable drinking experience, particularly for those who appreciate aged Bordeaux wines. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac

Carruades is the second label wine produced by Chateau Lafite-Rothschild.
After fermentation and maceration, the wines are tasted, selected and put together according to their different qualities. This step is very important because this is where we make the difference between the great "Lafite" and the second wine "Carruades de Lafite". The wines are drained off into oak barrels. We use 100% new barrels for the ageing of Lafite. The year after, these same barrels will be used for the Carruades.

Carruades de Château Lafite is the celebrated second wine of the iconic Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock