Bordeaux Region Report

Sauternes
Sweet Wine bottled by Berry Brothers and Rudd

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.

About Chateau Clos Labere Château Clos Labère is a distinguished wine estate located in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. This estate, with a history rooted in the classic Bordeaux tradition, spans several hectares of vineyards planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with smaller quantities of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

This wine has a crisp sage and onion spiciness and silky leathery tannins. Crisp, intense, soft and fragrant, very dry
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About Chateau Boyd-Cantenac Since the early 1930s, Boyd Cantenac has been owned by the Guillemet family who also run the nearby Chateau Pouget. The proprietor actually resides at Chateau Pouget since there is no official chateau at Boyd Cantenac, and the wines are vinified and cellared in a warehouse adjoining Pouget. Despite this arrangement, the wines of Boyd Cantenac are always produced with an overriding sense of attention to detail.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

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. Cellar Tracker Review posted 2021

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: £129.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1971 Château Giscours is a fully mature Third Growth Margaux, offering a rare glimpse into Bordeaux’s past. While the 1971 vintage was not considered a landmark year, Giscours has aged remarkably well, developing a complex and nuanced profile that will appeal to those who appreciate older wines.

Now over 50 years old, this wine displays a deep garnet hue with slight bricking at the edges. The aromas are rich and layered, featuring black fruit, dark chocolate, herbs, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it retains elegance and balance, with a refined texture and softened tannins, though some tasters note a slightly rustic finish. …
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Price: £129.00
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Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
(High Shoulder - Small nick to the label)

The 1971 Haut Brion is one of the stand-out wines from the mediocre 1971 vintage - This well-stored bottle should be no exception. Reviewers have consistently noted that the wine is still in the plateau of its maturity having structure and complexity with a good core of fruit.

About Chateau Haut Brion Château Haut-Brion, located in the illustrious Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a legendary estate revered for its unparalleled heritage and commitment to producing wines of extraordinary quality. With a history spanning over five centuries, this historic property has been at the forefront of Bordeaux winemaking, setting the standard for excellence and innovation. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Estephe, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptional
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Colour is darker than expected with very little bricking. Nose shows clear signs of age and let's you know it is no longer at peak but after a few minutes of air exposure, it comes together nicely. Classic wet tobacco and ash notes on the nose. Medium body but full attack with bright acidity and even though both fruit and tannins have receded, there's still some sweetness. It really penetrates your tastebuds. More tertiary notes of forest floor, game, wet leather, tobacco and cigar box. Finish is pleasant.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

UVB

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: £99.00
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Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

Scoring an excellent 85 parker points, the 1970 Brane Cantenac is deep ruby in color, with a spicy, herbaceous, earthy scent and medium bodied, with a soft, relatively concentrated finish.

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: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

Scoring an excellent 85 parker points, the 1970 Brane Cantenac is deep ruby in color, with a spicy, herbaceous, earthy scent and medium bodied, with a soft, relatively concentrated finish.

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: £149.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

The 1970 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is a wine that offers a glimpse into the history of Bordeaux and the evolution of Saint-Émilion wines. While it may not have the power of more recent vintages, it can still provide a rich and nuanced drinking experience, particularly for those who appreciate the complexity that comes with age. If you have the opportunity to taste this wine, it represents a connection to a storied past and the enduring quality of Bordeaux craftsmanship.

The 1970 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is a vintage wine from a renowned estate in the Saint-Émilion appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Pomerol

The 1970 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-dominated wines that are rich, supple, and age-worthy. The 1970 vintage in Bordeaux is considered a classic, producing wines with excellent structure and longevity, particularly on the Right Bank, where Merlot thrived in the warm and dry growing season.

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Clos de l'Église is a small but prestigious estate in Pomerol, known for producing wines of elegance and depth. The 1970 vintage would likely be a blend of:

Merlot (dominant): Providing richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Dark ruby, with significant browning at the edges, the wine has an open-knit, fully mature, spicy, oaky, plummy, toffee-scented bouquet, moderately rich, soft, fruity flavours, and a supple, velvety finish.

About Chateau Croizet Bages:
Château Croizet-Bages is a renowned winery located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate is part of the larger Bordeaux wine region, which is famous for producing some of the world's most prestigious and sought-after wines.

History: Château Croizet-Bages has a long and storied history, dating back to the 19th century. The estate was originally part of the larger Lynch-Bages estate, which has a history that can be traced back to the 17th century. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 22 in Stock

Pomerol

Chateau de Sales is Pomerol's largest vineyard, and produces this well-rounded, approachable and early-maturing wine. With a medium weight on the palate, the wine has plenty of savoury-sweet fruit and well-polished tannins, accompanied by aromas of caramel and earth.

About Chateau de Sales Château de Sales is a historic wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. Distinguished as one of the oldest family-owned vineyards in Bordeaux, it has been in the hands of the same family for over five centuries. The estate spans approximately 90 hectares, with 47.5 hectares dedicated to vineyards, making it the largest in Pomerol. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

The 1970 Château Giscours is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, reflecting both the quality of the estate and the characteristics of the vintage. The 1970 Bordeaux vintage was highly regarded, producing structured and long-lived wines, and Giscours has aged gracefully over more than five decades. For collectors and enthusiasts of mature Bordeaux, this wine offers a rare opportunity to experience a fully evolved Margaux.

With a deep garnet hue and subtle bricking, the aromas remain fresh, showcasing red and black fruit, earthy leather, and hints of spice. On the palate, the wine retains elegance and balance, with softened tannins and a refined texture. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Fronsac | Wine Society Label
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This 1970 wine from the Bordeaux region in France should display a garnet colour and offer blackcurrant and ripe cherry aromas alongside oak and vanilla notes.

About Chateau Hauchat Château Hauchat is a respected wine estate situated in the Fronsac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that reflects the rich winemaking traditions of the region, the estate spans several hectares of vineyards predominantly planted with Merlot, complemented by small amounts of Cabernet Franc. The terroir, characterized by clay and limestone soils, imparts distinctive qualities to the wines, resulting in rich, full-bodied expressions with notes of dark fruit, spice, and minerality. …
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Price: £50.00
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Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
Damaged labels

*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***

Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. Very classic in style but suited the venison perfectly. …
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Price: £475.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe MAGNUM

This 1970 Haut Brion from the excellent 1970 vintage has received excellent reviews from wine critics.

*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. …
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Price: £1,295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Medoc Grand Cru Classe

THE 1970 La Lagune is from exceptional provenance having been professionally stored since original purchase.
Quite a deep garnet core. A surprisingly sweet, fragrant almost floral nose with notes of backed cherries and tar. The palate has sharp acidity, very fresh, well-knit with simple black fruits. Not a complex wine, but a testament to how well balanced, rather than powerful wines can age. Raisins on the finish. Impressive for a 1970. Neil Martin, Wine Journal

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. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 23 in Stock

Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

Lafaurie-Peyraguey has produced some of Sauternes' most powerful wines for many decades now. The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1970 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and smoky ceme brulee. The wine's zesty acidity brings everything into extraordinary clarity. With plenty of botrytis evident, this is a full-bodied, super-concentrated, fascinating, powerful yet elegant Sauternes that will age beautifully

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, nestled in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its esteemed history and exceptional sweet wines. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 3rd Growth Classification - BBR labels

"A wonderfully successful wine, the 1970 Langoa smells and tastes comparable to a top Pauillac. A big, yet restrained bouquet of cedar and black currants is first rate. On the palate, the wine is ripe, weighty, rich, tannic, full bodied, and several years away from its zenith. This is Langoa at its best." Parker Bordeaux 3rd Ed.

Rating 87/100 (excellent)

Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 17 hectares, …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1970 vintage, produced during a period of revitalization under the Castéja family's ownership, reflects the estate's commitment to quality winemaking.​

The 1970 growing season in Bordeaux was favorable, leading to wines with good structure and aging potential. After over five decades, a well-preserved bottle of 1970 Château Lynch-Moussas would likely exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. …
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Price: £86.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Margaux 3me Cru Classe
Magnum

The 1970 Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, offering a glimpse into Bordeaux’s winemaking history. The 1970 vintage was one of the stronger years of the decade, producing structured and long-lived wines. While the Malescot St. Exupéry from this vintage has developed beautifully over more than 50 years, its condition will now vary depending on storage.

With a brick-red hue and softened edges, this wine presents a delicate bouquet of ripe red fruits, earthy undertones, and hints of minerality. The palate is ripe and rich, with softened tannins that still hold structure, though some bottles may show signs of fading. …
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Price: £129.00
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St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
High shoulder

*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***

Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996

"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
Mid shoulder level
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*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***

Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996

"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe

*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***

Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996

"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 1 in Stock