Bordeaux Region Report

St julien 4me cru classe

The 1975 Château Beychevelle represents a tope quality mature Bordeaux wine. Its complexity, elegance, and depth make it a remarkable wine that reflects the quality and aging potential of Bordeaux wines. Enjoying such a wine is a special occasion, offering a unique tasting experience and a glimpse into the history and heritage of Château Beychevelle.

Tasting Notes
A mature mahogany core with tawny rim. It has a rather sweet, I am guessing chaptalized nose which turn very toffee-ish with 10 minutes in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, moderate tannins, rather foursquare and conservative but quite mellow and refined on the finish. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pomerol

A rare opportunity to experience mature Right Bank Bordeaux, the 1975 Château de Sales is a fine expression of Pomerol terroir and traditional winemaking. From the largest estate in the appellation, this vintage offers an elegant, fully mature wine with subtle earthy notes, dried red fruits, and soft tannins.

Tasting Notes:
The wine opens with delicate aromas of dried red berries, tobacco leaf, and forest floor. On the palate, it shows a soft, mellow structure with notes of stewed plum, cedar, and earthy spice, supported by refined tannins and a savoury, lingering finish. A gracefully aged Pomerol offering subtle complexity and old-world charm. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien, 2nd Growth classification
Half Bottle 37.5cl

'...the wine exhibited more ripe fruit than I had previously noticed. There is still plenty of tannin, the wine reveals a complex, earthy cedar, curranty nose with dried fruit and herb components, full body and a classic, old style personality. It displays more finesse and character than it did at a younger age. RP Bordeaux 3rd Ed.

Parker rating 87+/100 (excellent)

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, located in the renowned Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and illustrious history. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic property has been meticulously tended by generations of the Borie family, who have upheld a tradition of excellence in winemaking. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Magnum (1.5L)

​Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, is renowned for producing robust and age-worthy wines. The 1975 vintage, characterized by a hot and dry growing season, yielded wines with firm tannins and significant aging potential.​

Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1975 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste reveal a wine that has developed complex characteristics over the decades. One such note describes the wine as starting with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, coal, and mineral notes, which evolve towards redcurrant. ​

Given its advanced age, it's advisable to handle such a bottle with care. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

St Julien 2nd Growth Classification

The 1975 Château Léoville Barton from Saint-Julien is a compelling example of classic Bordeaux craftsmanship. Produced during a vintage noted for its firm tannins and structured wines, this Second Growth claret has matured into a wine of considerable depth and character. While the 1975 vintage was initially austere and tannic, decades of cellaring have softened its edges, revealing the elegance and balance for which Léoville Barton is known.

Upon pouring, the wine reveals a mature garnet hue, indicative of its age. The nose offers a complex bouquet of cedar, tobacco leaf, and earthy undertones, complemented by hints of dried red fruits and leather. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Bages 1975 is a classic Pauillac from a vintage that challenged many but rewarded the patient. This Fifth Growth estate, renowned for producing robust and long-lived wines, delivered a structured and serious wine in 1975—one that has stood the test of time with admirable integrity. At 50 years of age, the wine expresses a well-resolved maturity, revealing the house’s signature boldness in a more subdued and elegant form.

In the glass, the 1975 Lynch-Bages displays a brick-garnet hue with a translucent rim, reflecting its evolution. The nose is savoury and tertiary, marked by leather, cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside remnants of blackcurrant and dried cherry. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
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Château Lynch-Bages 1975 is a classic Pauillac from a vintage that challenged many but rewarded the patient. This Fifth Growth estate, renowned for producing robust and long-lived wines, delivered a structured and serious wine in 1975—one that has stood the test of time with admirable integrity. At 50 years of age, the wine expresses a well-resolved maturity, revealing the house’s signature boldness in a more subdued and elegant form.

In the glass, the 1975 Lynch-Bages displays a brick-garnet hue with a translucent rim, reflecting its evolution. The nose is savoury and tertiary, marked by leather, cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside remnants of blackcurrant and dried cherry. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
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Château Lynch-Bages 1975 is a classic Pauillac from a vintage that challenged many but rewarded the patient. This Fifth Growth estate, renowned for producing robust and long-lived wines, delivered a structured and serious wine in 1975—one that has stood the test of time with admirable integrity. At 50 years of age, the wine expresses a well-resolved maturity, revealing the house’s signature boldness in a more subdued and elegant form.

In the glass, the 1975 Lynch-Bages displays a brick-garnet hue with a translucent rim, reflecting its evolution. The nose is savoury and tertiary, marked by leather, cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside remnants of blackcurrant and dried cherry. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe

Dark ruby/garnet with some amber at the edge, the 1975 Malescot tastes mature. A lovely bouquet of ripe berry fruit, oak and spice is followed by a wine that is sweet, soft and savoury, with some unresolved tannins. It remains a bit chunky but is still satisfying and flavourful.

About Chateau Malescot St Expery Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a renowned wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the 17th century, this historic château covers approximately 23 hectares of vineyard, where gravelly soils contribute to the distinctive quality of its wines. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification

The 1975 Château Montrose is a notable vintage from this esteemed Second Growth estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux. Château Montrose is known for producing powerful, long-lived wines dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 1975 vintage stands out for its classic structure and potential for aging. The 1975 Château Montrose has aged remarkably well due to its tannic structure and concentration. At nearly 50 years old, it is in its peak drinking window, offering fully developed tertiary characteristics. However, well-stored bottles could continue to show well for a few more years, though it is best to enjoy this wine soon before it begins to decline. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label)

The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £449.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label)
Magnum

*** 90 Points Robert Parker ***

Reviews "This wine has finally begun to reveal some potential. It has been closed and frightfully tannic for the last decade. The wine exhibits a good dark ruby/garnet color, a sweet nose of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices, good ripe fruit and extraction, and a weighty, large-scaled, tannic finish. Although still unevolved, it is beginning to throw off its cloak of tannin and exhibit more complexity and balance. I remain concerned about how well the fruit will hold, but this wine will undoubtedly hit its plateau around the turn of the century. Putting it in the context of what is a largely disappointing range of Mouton-Rothchilds in the decade of the seventies, …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe

The Château Trotte Vieille 1975 is a classic wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France, and is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). The 1975 vintage is renowned for its structure and longevity, especially in Bordeaux, where wines from this year are characterized by firm tannins, freshness, and great aging potential. Château Trotte Vieille 1975 is a wonderful example of the vintage, offering the charm of a mature Right Bank wine with the added complexity that comes with decades of aging.

Wine Overview
The 1975 Château Trotte Vieille is crafted from a blend typical of the estate:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Providing structure, floral aromas, and herbal complexity. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 5th Growth Classification

1974 Château Belgrave – A Classic Bordeaux from Haut-Médoc
The 1974 Château Belgrave is a fascinating vintage from this esteemed fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux’s Haut-Médoc. Known for its gravel-rich terroir, Château Belgrave produces wines with classic structure and elegance, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create a refined and balanced expression of the region.

Now over four decades old, this vintage reflects the character of traditional Bordeaux winemaking. While the 1974 growing season was a challenging one, this wine offers a unique tasting experience, with developed notes of leather, cedar, dried tobacco, and soft spice. …
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Price: £79.95
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Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre, St Julien

The 1974 Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre hails from a historic Bordeaux estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, known for producing structured and elegant red blends. The 1974 vintage, while from a challenging year in Bordeaux, still holds interest for collectors and enthusiasts of mature wines.

With over four decades of aging, this wine has developed notable tertiary characteristics. Tasting notes from the late 1980s described a dark ruby color with a brown edge, alongside subtle aromas of oak and restrained fruit. The palate featured firm tannins and an evolved texture, reflecting the wine’s long maturation process. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac (2nd wine of Chateau Latour)

Les Forts de Latour 1974 is the second wine of Château Latour, one of Bordeaux's first-growth estates in the Pauillac appellation. While Château Latour produces world-class wines, the 1974 vintage was notoriously difficult for Bordeaux due to poor weather conditions throughout the growing season, including heavy rain and cool temperatures. As a result, many wines from that year are considered lighter and less age-worthy than those from better vintages. While it may not have the power or longevity of great vintages, it can still offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of Château Latour. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac (2nd wine of Chateau Latour)
Upper Shoulder Level

Les Forts de Latour 1974 is the second wine of Château Latour, one of Bordeaux's first-growth estates in the Pauillac appellation. While Château Latour produces world-class wines, the 1974 vintage was notoriously difficult for Bordeaux due to poor weather conditions throughout the growing season, including heavy rain and cool temperatures. As a result, many wines from that year are considered lighter and less age-worthy than those from better vintages. While it may not have the power or longevity of great vintages, it can still offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of Château Latour. …
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Price: £275.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

1973 Château Batailley – A Mature Bordeaux for the Curious Collector
The 1973 Château Batailley is a wine from a vintage that had its challenges, yet it remains an interesting piece of Bordeaux history. As a fifth-growth estate in Pauillac, Château Batailley is known for its structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines, built for aging. However, the 1973 growing season was marked by wet conditions later in the summer, leading to lighter, more delicate wines with softer tannins and a less concentrated profile than in stronger vintages.

Now, over 50 years later, the 1973 Château Batailley is likely well past its peak, with faded fruit and a more tertiary-driven character. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1973 Château Boyd-Cantenac is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, though it originates from a difficult vintage. The 1973 Bordeaux growing season was marked by cool and wet conditions, leading to lighter wines with limited aging potential. As a result, many wines from this year were best enjoyed early, and those that remain today are fragile and highly dependent on storage conditions.

Now over 50 years old, this wine may still display soft, delicate aromas but is likely to have faded fruit and a weaker structure. Boyd-Cantenac is known for producing elegant and balanced wines, but the vintage’s challenges mean its longevity is uncertain. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac 4th Growth Classification

The 1973 Château Duhart-Milon is a well-aged Fourth Growth Pauillac, originating from a weaker Bordeaux vintage. The 1973 growing season was marked by cool and wet conditions, resulting in lighter wines with limited aging potential. Now, over 50 years later, this wine remains a historical curiosity, though its condition will vary significantly depending on storage.

Tasting notes suggest that the fruit has faded, leaving behind earthy and oaky characteristics with medium acidity, softened tannins, and a short finish. While some well-preserved bottles may still offer a glimpse into its past structure, this vintage is generally considered past its prime and should be approached with measured expectations. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pessac-Léognan
Magnum 1.5 litres
Level top shoulder or better

1973 Mission Haut Brion

It took a skilled winemaker to produce a good wine this year, and luckily those at this storied second label were successful. The winemaker called this "a good bottle from a difficult vintage," saying, "The abundant production of the year is evident in this wine. Above all it has been affected by the profuse rains during July and September. The color is light and rather developed. The ever-present woodiness is uncertain. As for the nose, one already has the feeling of a dominant old wine. The wine is light and agreeable at the attack but the finale is more delicate. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 1973 Château Lafite Rothschild stands as a testament to the challenges faced during a difficult vintage in Bordeaux. The year was marked by unfavorable weather conditions, leading to wines that generally lacked the depth and complexity associated with this esteemed First Growth estate. Despite the vintage's shortcomings, Lafite Rothschild managed to produce a wine that, while not exemplary, offers insights into the estate's resilience and winemaking philosophy.

In terms of appearance, the 1973 Lafite Rothschild typically exhibits a ruby hue with a rusty shade towards the rim, indicative of its age. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre, St Julien

The 1973 Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre is a well-aged Saint-Julien wine, originating from a historically divided estate that was later reunited under Château Saint-Pierre. The 1973 Bordeaux vintage was challenging, with cool and wet conditions, resulting in wines that were lighter and meant for early drinking. While some bottles may still offer glimpses of their original character, most have likely passed their peak.

With over 50 years of aging, this wine may still display delicate aromas of dried rosehips, faded tobacco, and tea, with flavors of red currant and cranberry. However, its structure has likely softened, and its longevity is dependent on careful storage. …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 20 in Stock

Martillac

The 1973 Smith Haut Lafitte was fully mature decades ago and has gracefully declined into an old wine with a mahogany core, notes of mushroom and farmyard, soft fruit, nice acidity and a moderate finish.

About Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a renowned wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. With origins dating back to the 14th century, the estate encompasses 78 hectares of vineyards planted on gravelly soils that are ideal for viticulture. The château produces both red and white wines, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sauvignon Blanc, with smaller quantities of Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 4th Growth Classification

A surprisingly good wine for the vintage, The 1973 Talbot is now in decline as the fruit recedes, and the dusty tannins and oak become more dominant, this medium ruby-coloured wine still has good body and enough interest in the bouquet to hold many people's attention.

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