Bordeaux Region Report

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
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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

Moulis en Medoc, Bordeaux

A very good wine from a great year with grip, tannin, medium to full body, and excellent ripeness, this unevolved, backward yet promising Poujeaux needs cellaring. There is some mineral-tinged, sweet black currant fruit in both the aromatics and flavors.

Château Poujeaux, situated in the esteemed Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines. With a history dating back several centuries, this picturesque property has been meticulously tended by generations of winemakers who have upheld a tradition of excellence. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 5 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

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: 12 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: 6 in Stock

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

"The 1996 Kirwan is a highly-extracted, rich, medium-bodied wine with a deep ruby/purple colour, and ripe cassis fruit intermixed with a touch of new oak, prunes, and spice. The wine has come together nicely since I first tasted it from cask. It appears to be an excellent, nearly outstanding effort. There is moderate tannin in the finish, so give this beefy, rich, muscular wine 6-7 years of cellaring. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122, Apr 1999
Rating 88/100


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Price: £89.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

Château Léoville Barton 1996 is a stunning example of Saint-Julien’s timeless elegance and power. This vintage presents an alluring bouquet of blackcurrant, cedar, and earthy tobacco, with subtle hints of leather and pencil shavings that develop beautifully with age. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a firm structure, supported by finely grained tannins that have softened gracefully over the years. Layers of dark fruit, spice, and minerality unfold, leading to a long, refined finish that’s both vibrant and complex. This wine is a classic Bordeaux from an excellent vintage, still showing remarkable freshness and precision, and has plenty of life left for further aging. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Margaux, 4th Growth Classification

A very tannic, structured wine with an opaque purple color and a sweet creme de cassis nose intermixed with damp earth, vanilla, and licorice, 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. Renowned for its meticulous vineyard management and dedication to crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region, …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

St. Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

The Château Pavie Macquin 1996 is a wine from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, produced by an estate renowned for its focus on terroir-driven, expressive wines. Though the 1996 vintage was more celebrated on the Left Bank due to favorable conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, the Right Bank, with its Merlot-dominated blends, also produced wines of finesse and structure, particularly from estates like Pavie Macquin, known for meticulous vineyard management.

Wine Overview
Château Pavie Macquin is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) and is known for its concentrated and age-worthy wines. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Margaux Cru Bourgeois

From the very good 1996 vintage this Chateau Siran has a beautiful mature bouquet with black currants, tobacco and bitterness. Juicy, good sweet and bitterness. The aftertaste is not extremely long, but has good sweetness and even some good tannin. Although completely mature there is some power left and this wine is a true pleasure to drink.

About Château Siran, Chateau Siran is nestled in the heart of the Margaux appellation within Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its elegant wines and rich heritage. With a history dating back to the 17th century, this picturesque property has been meticulously tended by generations of the Miailhe family, who have upheld a tradition of excellence in winemaking. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite, the second wine of the prestigious Château Lafite Rothschild, offers a more approachable and elegant expression of the Lafite estate. The 1995 Carruades de Lafite is an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant and mature Bordeaux with the pedigree of Château Lafite Rothschild, offering both sophistication and a taste of Pauillac’s unique terroir.

Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet colour with a slightly evolved rim. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and earthy truffle. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with softened tannins and flavours of dark cherry, graphite, and dried herbs. …
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Price: £295.00
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St Estephe, 2me Cru Classe
95 Points - Robert Parker

The 1995 Château Cos d’Estournel is a beautifully structured and age-worthy wine from Saint-Estèphe, showcasing the elegance and power of this vintage. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry, layered with earthy undertones, cedar, tobacco, and a hint of exotic spices. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, cocoa, and spice, balanced by firm, finely-grained tannins that have softened with age. The wine's structure is impressive, with a freshness and acidity that give it a dynamic lift, while the long, lingering finish brings out notes of leather, graphite, and a touch of minerality. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Margaux 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 1995 Château Lascombes, a beautifully matured Margaux that embodies the finesse and charm of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. After nearly three decades of patient cellaring, this vintage now reveals its true character — layers of soft leather, delicate tobacco, and earthy cedar seamlessly woven around gentle dark fruit notes. This is a rare opportunity to experience a wine at the peak of its life, offering complexity and nuance that only time can deliver.

The 1995 vintage was a classic year for Bordeaux, producing wines with remarkable structure and longevity. Château Lascombes, a prestigious Second Growth estate, crafted a wine that stands out for its rich concentration and silky, refined tannins. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 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: 10 in Stock

Medoc Cru Bourgeois

This classic 1995 Château Tour Saint-Bonnet from the Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, is a fine example of the estate’s robust, traditionally styled Bordeaux. Known for producing age-worthy wines that punch well above their classification, Tour Saint-Bonnet’s gravel and clay soils north of Saint-Estèphe favour Cabernet Sauvignon, giving structure and longevity, supported by Merlot’s supple fruit.


Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with a brick-tinged rim, the 1995 Tour Saint-Bonnet opens with aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar, and tobacco, along with earthy hints of leather and spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with firm but resolved tannins, flavours of dark fruit, graphite, and savoury herbs. …
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Price: £59.95
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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
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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: 5 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe
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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: £195.00
Stock: 3 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

Sauternes- Half bottle

The 1990 la Tour Blanche is a beautiful sweet wine from The Sauternes region of Bordeaux. 1990 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 1990 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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Price: £44.95
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Pessac-Leogan Cru Classe

Château de Fieuzal, located in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation, is renowned for producing wines that exemplify the region's distinctive characteristics. The 1989 vintage, now over three decades old, showcases the estate's commitment to quality and the unique terroir of Graves.​

Tasting Notes

The 1989 Château de Fieuzal has evolved gracefully over the years, offering a complex bouquet and palate. Tasting notes highlight its ruby color with a garnet rim, accompanied by aromas of blueberries, figs, minerals, tobacco, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it presents fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and flavors of anise, blueberries, and spices, leading to a long finish. …
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Price: £78.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Pomerol
***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate

***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate, tasted 2016***

"The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, "warm earth" on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. …
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Price: £259.00
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification
Bin soiled and stained labels.

1988 Chateau Branaire Ducru. Nose of black cherry, red cherry, cassis and sage, same on the palate, medium/big body, very tasty, held up well but time is short so you should immediately drink up, elegant, and a long, long finish. Cellar Tracker Tasting 2019.

About Chateau Branaire Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru is a renowned wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. It is classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Grand Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, which highlights its longstanding reputation for quality. The estate spans approximately 60 hectares of vineyards, planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pomerol
Good Provenance
Stored at Wine society since original purchase
Damaged Label - see photo

91 points Vinous
The 1988 Vieux Chateau Certan is a vintage that I have not tasted often, something I rue even more having been reacquainted with it. To be honest, for the first five minutes it felt overawed by the 1989. However, it soon gets its act together to deliver and gorgeous nose of black fruit, melted tar and cigar box, unashamedly classic in style, less sensual than the succeeding two vintages and yet extremely well defined. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, perfectly judged acidity, tobacco and cedar dominating the second half and yet there remains more than enough freshness and length to urge you back for another sip. …
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Price: £170.00
Stock: 1 in Stock