Bordeaux Region Report

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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Price: £89.95
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St Julien

Château Laland Borie 1999, Saint-Julien

The 1999 Château Laland Borie is a mature and approachable Saint-Julien, offering classic Left Bank character with softened structure and elegant, easy-drinking appeal. From a traditional vintage, it provides a refined expression of this respected appellation.

The nose is gently evolved, with aromas of redcurrant, dried cherry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, tobacco and a touch of earthy complexity. Subtle hints of leather and spice reflect its maturity and time in bottle.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with soft, resolved tannins and a smooth, integrated texture. …
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Price: £59.95
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Pomerol

Château L’Évangile, 1999
Pomerol, Bordeaux

The 1999 vintage in Bordeaux followed the highly regarded 1998 harvest and produced a number of elegant, approachable wines. In Pomerol, favourable late-season conditions allowed the Merlot grapes to ripen well, resulting in wines that combine supple fruit with early accessibility.

Château L’Évangile 1999 reflects the estate’s refined style. The bouquet shows aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry, complemented by notes of cedar, mocha and gentle spice developed through bottle ageing. On the palate the wine is smooth and velvety, with soft tannins supporting flavours of dark fruit, cocoa and subtle earthy undertones. …
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Price: £185.00
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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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Price: £89.95
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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, 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
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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
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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
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Saint- Estephe

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Price: £59.00
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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Haut-Gros_Bonnet
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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