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St julien 4me cru classe
High Shoulder Bin Soiled label

This wine has been well stored in a cool cellar for over 50 years. Red brown colour. Very elegant mature bouquet with acidity and oak. Soft and fresh wine which has just enough body to make it interesting. Long aftertaste.

About Château Beychevelle Chateau Beychevelle is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 17th century, the estate has garnered a reputation for producing exceptional red wines. Spanning approximately 90 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £199.00
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Cantenac Margaux 2nd Growth Classification

On the decline yet still life. Fewer fruit notes and more tertiary notes. Forrest floor, truffles, meat, umami, chocolate. Very interesting and was fun to try to a 50th birthday celebration. Color was still there with garnet hues. Really exemplifies how Bordeaux can age.

Château Brane-Cantenac is a renowned wine estate situated in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 75 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £139.00
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Sauternes Second Cru Classé

The 1966 Château de Malle Sauternes is a rare and intriguing wine from one of Bordeaux’s historic estates. Situated in the Sauternes appellation, Château de Malle is classified as a Deuxième Cru (Second Growth) in the 1855 classification. The estate is renowned for its elegant sweet wines crafted from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils .

While specific tasting notes for the 1966 vintage are scarce, Sauternes wines from this era are known for their ability to age gracefully, developing complex aromas and flavors over time. Typically, such wines exhibit notes of dried apricot, honey, marmalade, and subtle spice, with a rich, unctuous texture balanced by vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £129.00
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Chateau de Vaurenard, Beaujolais, France

Beaujolais is an important wine region of eastern France, famous for its vibrant, fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately south of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered to be a part, despite being within the Rhone administrative region. ** Please note that this wine is part of a clearance offer and therefore is excluded from our guarantee**
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Price: £99.00
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Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe
Sweet White Wine
Clearance Offer | Bin soiled and faded label | Was £695 | Now £495

Experience the timeless allure of the 1966 Château d’Yquem, a legendary Sauternes that stands as a testament to patience, craftsmanship, and the magic of noble rot. Nearly six decades in the making, this extraordinary vintage has developed a deep amber hue and a mesmerizing bouquet of honeyed apricot, candied orange peel, and delicate caramel. Every sip is a journey through time, revealing layers of complexity and grace that only the world’s most celebrated sweet wine can offer.

The 1966 vintage is a rare treasure from Yquem’s illustrious history, representing an era when meticulous vineyard work and strict selection yielded wines of remarkable longevity. …
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Price: £495.00
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Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe
Sweet White Wine

Experience the timeless allure of the 1966 Château d’Yquem, a legendary Sauternes that stands as a testament to patience, craftsmanship, and the magic of noble rot. Nearly six decades in the making, this extraordinary vintage has developed a deep amber hue and a mesmerizing bouquet of honeyed apricot, candied orange peel, and delicate caramel. Every sip is a journey through time, revealing layers of complexity and grace that only the world’s most celebrated sweet wine can offer.

The 1966 vintage is a rare treasure from Yquem’s illustrious history, representing an era when meticulous vineyard work and strict selection yielded wines of remarkable longevity. …
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Price: £695.00
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St Estephe

The 1966 Ch Faget exhibits classic tertiary aromas of stable, currant, leather and hints of peppermint on the nose. There is some cooked fruit left on the palate along with smoke and animal notes. Very soft medium - finish
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Price: £89.00
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Grand Cru - Saint Emilion

The 1966 Château Fombrauge from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a rare and mature Bordeaux wine, offering a glimpse into the winemaking traditions of the mid-20th century. While detailed tasting notes for this specific vintage are scarce, its age suggests that it would exhibit the nuanced characteristics typical of well-aged right-bank

Château Fombrauge is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, with a history dating back to 1679. The estate's vineyards are planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, varieties known for producing wines with rich fruit profiles and the ability to age gracefully. …
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Price: £119.00
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Grand Cru - Saint Emilion
Clearance | Mid-Shoulder | Was £119 | Now £75

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The 1966 Château Fombrauge from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a rare and mature Bordeaux wine, offering a glimpse into the winemaking traditions of the mid-20th century. While detailed tasting notes for this specific vintage are scarce, its age suggests that it would exhibit the nuanced characteristics typical of well-aged right-bank

Château Fombrauge is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, with a history dating back to 1679. The estate's vineyards are planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, varieties known for producing wines with rich fruit profiles and the ability to age gracefully. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Emilion

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Price: £119.00
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Listrac (Médoc) Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

​Château Fourcas Hosten, located in the Listrac-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, has a history dating back to the 18th century. The 1966 vintage, now approaching six decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience a wine from this era.​

Specific tasting notes for the 1966 Château Fourcas Hosten are limited. However, given its age, it's likely to exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. It's important to note that individual bottle conditions can vary, especially with wines of this age.​

When serving such a mature wine, it's advisable to decant gently to separate any sediment and allow the wine to breathe, enhancing its complex aromas and flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 17 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 1966 is a mature red Bordeaux from the Pauillac appellation, part of the Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde. Classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the 1855 classification, Grand-Puy Ducasse is known for producing structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines that reflect Pauillac’s classic character — think power, dark fruit, and firm tannins. The 1966 vintage, while not legendary, was solid and has produced some long-lived wines, especially from top terroirs.

At nearly 60 years old, the 1966 Grand-Puy Ducasse is very much a wine of elegance and subtlety rather than fruit or power. …
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Price: £149.00
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 1966 is a mature red Bordeaux from the Pauillac appellation, part of the Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde. Classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the 1855 classification, Grand-Puy Ducasse is known for producing structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines that reflect Pauillac’s classic character — think power, dark fruit, and firm tannins. The 1966 vintage, while not legendary, was solid and has produced some long-lived wines, especially from top terroirs.

At nearly 60 years old, the 1966 Grand-Puy Ducasse is very much a wine of elegance and subtlety rather than fruit or power. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
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The Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is an aged Bordeaux wine from the 1966 vintage that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, crafted during a time before the official creation of the Pessac-Léognan AOC. The 1966 vintage was marked by a warm growing season, yielding structured, age-worthy wines.

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On the nose, expect delicate notes of dried tobacco, cedarwood, and aged leather, lifted by hints of stewed red fruit and earthy forest floor. The palate reveals refined tannins, a surprisingly persistent acidity, and flavours of dried cherry, truffle, and spice. Mature and contemplative, it’s best enjoyed now. …
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Price: £50.00
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Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

The Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is an aged Bordeaux wine from the 1966 vintage that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, crafted during a time before the official creation of the Pessac-Léognan AOC. The 1966 vintage was marked by a warm growing season, yielding structured, age-worthy wines.

Tasting notes:
On the nose, expect delicate notes of dried tobacco, cedarwood, and aged leather, lifted by hints of stewed red fruit and earthy forest floor. The palate reveals refined tannins, a surprisingly persistent acidity, and flavours of dried cherry, truffle, and spice. Mature and contemplative, it’s best enjoyed now. …
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Price: £119.00
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Lussac Saint Emilion

Sweet, cherry infused nose. Palate has good concentration and tannins.Dry. Earthy, compact finish. Palate is well-balanced with good concentration. Quite conservative and four-square.
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Price: £119.00
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe

The 1966 Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, showcasing the depth and complexity that comes with nearly 60 years of maturation. The 1966 Bordeaux vintage was highly regarded for its structured and long-lived wines, and this Margaux estate has produced a wine that remains intriguing for those who appreciate mature Bordeaux.

With a garnet hue and subtle bricking, this vintage offers a layered bouquet of forest floor, smoke, leather, and cigar box, alongside faint vegetal and caramel hints. On the palate, the wine maintains refined elegance, though it has moved fully into its tertiary phase, making it a fascinating experience for collectors and enthusiasts of aged Bordeaux. …
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Price: £159.00
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St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe

Reviews: "The 1966 is still dark ruby with a peppery, very spice, yet tight, relatively closed bouquet. The wine is austere and tough on the palate, with good fruit and firm, rough tannins. Comparatively, it is not as massive or as rich as the 1970, 1964, or 1961, but is still backward and austere" PArker Wine Advocate 1996

About Chateau Montrose Château Montrose, an illustrious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its exceptional wines and storied history. Classified as a Second Growth in the prestigious Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château Montrose has long been celebrated for its commitment to quality and tradition. …
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Price: £395.00
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Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Upper shoulder. Label bin soiled.

Robert Parker writes '... the dark garnet colour and classic sweet, spicy, tobacco, coffee, and black currant aromas are enticing. The wine still has powerful tannin in the finish, which contributes to the dry, austere character this example has always exhibited. One of the more intellectually-styled Moutons, the 1966 is a classic example of the vintage, as well as of the chateau's Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated style. Tasted 10/97 Bordeaux, 3rd Edition. Rating 90/100 (outstanding)

Château Mouton Rothschild, nestled in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is among the most esteemed wine estates globally, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £695.00
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Margaux 2nd Growth Classification

The 1966 Château Rauzan-Ségla from Margaux is a distinguished vintage from this historic Second Growth estate, offering a glimpse into Bordeaux's traditional winemaking style. Coming from a structured vintage, it reflects both the strength of the terroir and the classic character of mid-20th century Left Bank wines.

In the glass, the 1966 Rauzan-Ségla typically shows a mature garnet core with a fading brick rim, indicating its age. Aromas are often layered and nuanced—dried red berries, cigar box, forest floor, cedar, and subtle floral hints are all possible. On the palate, the wine is refined and soft, with the tannins fully resolved and the acidity lending freshness to a smooth, delicate finish. …
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Price: £185.00
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Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe

A rare old vintage from an exceptional Château close to d'Yquem. The 1966 Suduiraut reveals a textbook, light gold colour with a slight greenish hue. There is good acidity, high alcohol, and considerable sweetness with a long sweet finish.
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Price: £185.00
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Chateau des Fines Roches

The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Claude Mercier

The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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Price: £225.00
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Salavert - Riserva

The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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Price: £149.00
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Santa Cristina - Antinori

Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock