Bordeaux Region Report

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Mahogany core with deep brick rim. The nose is actually better than I anticipated with some dusty black fruits, cedar a touch of game, but it certainly lacks vigour and cohesion. The palate is a little tawdry, slightly hollow with an cooked character that jars against some obvious green berries that found themselves fermenting. Linear towards the dry finish, moderate length.

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. Founded in the 19th century, …
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St Julien Cru Borgeois

The 1967 Gloria is a fat, plump, deliciously agreeable wine with a considerable alcoholic kick in the finish. Fruity, with soft tannins, Parker rating 86/100 (excellent) Ready for drinking now.

Château Gloria stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Founded by Henri Martin in the mid-20th century, this estate has earned widespread acclaim for its distinctive approach to winemaking and commitment to quality. Characterized by a unique blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, Château Gloria produces wines that are rich, robust, and expressive of their terroir. …
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe

This vintage has turned out better than initially expected. The 1967 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste has a deep garnet/ruby colour with a cedary bouquet intermixed with currants, earth, and compost. This medium-bodied wine has noticeable richness and depth, as well as some firm tannins.

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is celebrated for its distinguished history and exceptional red wines. With a heritage dating back to the 16th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 55 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Very top 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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Hanappier Peyreiongue

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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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Excellent provenance
Level in neck, bin soiled label
*** 97 Points Wine Journal ***

** 97 Points Wine Journal **
** 91 Points Robert Parker **

Reviews:
"This is an utterly delicious wine! A languid, almost sedate bouquet whose charms creep up on you, with macerated black cherries, clear honey, blackcurrant wine gums, glycerol and a touch of rose petal, strafed with breathtaking delineation, the palate is full-bodied, exuding a sense of controlled opulence. Cashmere tannins, quite glossy and plush with immense purity and class. Rounded towards the finish with sweet black cherries mixed with summer fruits, great tension and poise. I doubt I will ever encounter a finer example of this wine. …
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Margaux 2nd Growth Classification

Founded in 1661 and a little more than a hundred years later split off from its namesake Rausan Segla as a smaller part during the French Revolution, Rausan Gassies is located on the 20 meter thick gravel bed near the Gironde in the neighbourhood of Chateau Margaux and other 2eme and 3eme Grand Cru Classé. The unique soil conditions of these vineyards make up the wealth of the Margaux appellation and produce unique wines year after year.


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Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Sweet White Wine

Rieussec made a very good 1964. It is lighter in style and body than some of the more recent vintages of Rieussec, but richly fruity and spicy, with an aroma of roasted nuts.

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. Benefitting from gravelly and clay-limestone soils, Château Rieussec crafts wines that embody the elegance and complexity of Sauternes terroir. …
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Margaux 2nd Growth Classification

The nose is attractive with dried orange peel, more fruit concentration than the 1966 with ripe blackberry, hedgerow and a touch of violets. The palate is medium-bodied, lacking the vigour and vivacity of the previous bottle but with good acidity. Briary, redcurrant and leather towards the finish.

Château Rauzan-Ségla, situated in the prestigious Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate celebrated for its exquisite wines and rich heritage. Established in 1661 by Pierre des Mesures de Rauzan, the château has long been recognized for its commitment to quality and tradition. …
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe -
High shoulder- Bin soiled label
**98 Points-Wine Advocate**

Château Latour is one of Bordeaux's – and the world's – most famous wine producers. It is situated in the southeast corner of the Pauillac commune on the border of Saint-Julien, in the Médoc region. Rated as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it has become one of the most sought-after and expensive wine producers on the planet, and produces powerfully structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines capable of lasting many decades.


Dark garnet with an amber edge, the 1959 Latour reveals a touch of volatile acidity in the nose, along with aromas of melted caramel, tobacco, and jammy red and black fruits. …
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