Bordeaux Region Report

St Julien 2nd Growth Classification

The 1975 Château Léoville Poyferré represents a significant example of mature Bordeaux wine, showcasing the estate's ability to produce wines with great complexity, elegance, and depth. Enjoying such a wine is a special occasion, providing a unique tasting experience and a glimpse into the history and heritage of Château Léoville Poyferré.

Tasting Notes
Tawny rim, with red core , the wine has an open-knit, fully mature, spicy, oaky, plummy, toffee-scented bouquet, moderately rich, soft, fruity flavours, and a supple, velvety finish.

Serving and food pairing
Decanting is recommended to separate the wine from any sediment that has developed over the years and to allow the wine to breathe and open up. …
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Price: £119.00
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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
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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: 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
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe

The 1975 Château Palmer is a stunning testament to the estate's legendary craftsmanship, offering an exceptional opportunity to experience a mature Bordeaux at its peak. This 3ème Cru Classé from Margaux showcases the hallmark elegance and complexity that have made Palmer one of the most sought-after names in the region. With nearly five decades of careful aging, this vintage has developed an extraordinary depth of character, revealing layers of dark fruit, cedar, pencil lead, and earthy minerality, all wrapped in the silky, refined texture that defines great Margaux wines.

The 1975 vintage is known for its firm structure and longevity, and Château Palmer has evolved beautifully over time. …
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Price: £365.00
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Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre, St Julien

The 1975 Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre is a fascinating piece of Bordeaux history from the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation. Produced during a vintage known for structured and long-lived wines, this bottle offers a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to experience a mature Bordeaux with decades of evolution. Château Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre, a historic estate, was part of the fragmented lineage of Château Saint-Pierre before its eventual reunification in 1982, adding to the wine’s unique provenance.

While 1975 was a challenging vintage, some wines have shown remarkable resilience, and this bottle is a testament to the longevity of Saint-Julien’s terroir. …
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Price: £99.00
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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
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St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe
faded labels

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: £89.00
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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St Julien, 4th Growth Classification

The 1973 Château Branaire-Ducru is a rare find from the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation, a region known for producing refined and well-structured Bordeaux wines. As a Fourth Growth estate classified in 1855, Château Branaire-Ducru has a long history of crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines. The 1973 vintage, while produced in a challenging year, remains an interesting piece of Bordeaux history and a collector’s curiosity.

The 1973 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by heavy rainfall during the summer and harvest, leading to wines that were lighter in body with a more delicate structure. While this vintage did not have the power and longevity of more renowned years, …
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Price: £89.00
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 2 in Stock

Mestrezat Preller

Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Price: £119.00
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Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1972 Château Boyd-Cantenac is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, though it comes from a difficult vintage. The 1972 Bordeaux growing season was cool and damp, leading to uneven ripening and lighter wines with limited aging potential. As a result, many wines from this year are now past their peak, though well-stored bottles may still offer a glimpse into Margaux’s refined character.

Now over 50 years old, this wine would have evolved significantly, likely showing softened fruit, earthy notes, and delicate tertiary aromas. While Château Boyd-Cantenac is known for producing elegant and structured wines, the vintage’s natural challenges mean that its longevity is uncertain. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Medoc Grand Cru Classe

The 1972 La Lagune is of a good provenance having been professionally stored since original purchase.

Château La Lagune is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 16th century, the estate has garnered acclaim for its production of high-quality red wines. Encompassing approximately 80 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château La Lagune's wines are renowned for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinctive Haut-Médoc character. …
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Price: £99.00
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Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe
High Shoulder Level

From the rare 1972 vintage - The Chateau Margaux still has a good red colour, the wine is a little acidic wine and lacks ripeness. The wine is both light and dry.

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. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock