Bordeaux Region Report
The Bordeaux wine region in southwestern France is a global symbol of exceptional winemaking, shaped by its geography and maritime climate. Bordered by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, which merge into the Gironde Estuary, the region is divided into the Left Bank, Right Bank, and Entre-Deux-Mers. Its terroir and climate provide ideal conditions for cultivating both red and white grape varieties. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dominate red blends, with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and others adding complexity. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle lead white wine production, spanning crisp dry whites to sweet, botrytized masterpieces like Sauternes.
Bordeaux is home to over 60 appellations and several historic classification systems, including the 1855 Classification of Médoc and Sauternes, Graves, and the dynamic Saint-Émilion system. The Left Bank is renowned for structured Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines from Médoc and Graves, while the Right Bank specializes in plush, Merlot-driven wines from Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Entre-Deux-Mers focuses on dry white wines. Bordeaux’s wine styles range from full-bodied reds to elegant dry whites and luscious dessert wines, with each appellation offering distinct character and complexity.
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2003
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux
100 Points
Excellent provenance
The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estates great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. …
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Chateau Latour, 2002
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
*** 96 Points - Robert Parker ***
Special Offer | Was £545 | Now £465
The wine of the vintage? There are only 10,000 cases of this extraordinarily rich, dense 2002 that is as powerful as the 2003 (even the alcohol levels are nearly the same, 12.85%) . It is dark ruby/purple to the rim, with notes of English walnuts, crushed rocks, black currants, and forest floor, dense, full-bodied, and opulent, yet classic with spectacular aromatics, marvelous purity, and a full-bodied finish that lasts just over 50+ seconds. Huge richness and the sweetness of the tannin are somewhat deceptive as this wine seems set for a long life. Administrator Frederic Engerer seems to be more pleased with what Latour achieved in 2002 than in any other recent vintage. …
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Chateau Sociando Mallet, 2001
Medoc Cru Grand Bourgeois
The Sociando-Mallet 2001 is a classic representation of this highly respected estate, located in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. The 2001 vintage in Bordeaux is often overshadowed by the legendary 2000, but it remains an excellent year, particularly for producers like Sociando-Mallet, who delivered wines with finesse, complexity, and excellent aging potential.
Wine Overview
Sociando-Mallet is known for its structured and age-worthy wines, often outperforming its Cru Bourgeois classification. The 2001 vintage is crafted from a blend of:
Cabernet Sauvignon: The backbone of the wine, offering structure, tannins, and dark fruit flavors. …
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Chateau De La Grave, 2000
Bordeaux Cotes de Bourg
This lovely wine exhibits ripe cherry and plummy aromas. Dense, with fine sweetness on the attack, a well integrated tannin level and a medium body with a subtle finish.
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Chateau Durfort Vivens, 2000
Margaux 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
From the outstanding 2000 vintage, the Durfort Vivens has a wonderful bouquet on opening. It needs some time in the decanter to find its balance. Lovely fruit and depth of flavour with a good long finish. Still has a tannic backbone and has a long life ahead of it.
Château Durfort-Vivens is a distinguished winery nestled in the heart of the Margaux appellation within the Bordeaux region of France. With a rich history dating back to the 12th century, this esteemed estate has consistently produced wines of exceptional quality and character. Renowned for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern innovations, …
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Chateau Grand Pontet, 2000
St Emilion, Bordeaux
** 92 Points - Robert Parker **
Tasting Note for the 2000 Chateau Grand Pontet: A blend of 75 Merlot, 15 Cabernet Franc, and 10 Cabernet Sauvignon produced from modest yields of 30 hectolitres per hectare, this opaque purple-coloured, fat, ripe, exotic, flamboyant effort (coffee, plums, vanilla, and sweet black cherries galore) is a St.-Emilion fruit-bomb made in a modern style. With loads of character, glycerin, fruit, and concentration, this full-bodied, "stacked and packed" wine will be adored by consumers! Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 146, April 2003.
Château Grand-Pontet is a distinguished estate located in the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Chateau Trotte Vielle, 1999
St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe
The Château Trotte Vieille 1999 is a wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). The 1999 vintage in Bordeaux was a good but not exceptional year, characterized by variability in weather conditions. However, estates like Château Trotte Vieille, with their careful vineyard management and commitment to quality, crafted wines that are approachable, balanced, and enjoyable even after decades of aging.
Wine Overview
Château Trotte Vieille’s 1999 vintage is likely a blend typical of the estate:
Cabernet Franc (dominant): Providing structure, floral aromas, and herbal complexity. …
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Chateau Pichon-Longueville, Baron, 1996
Pauillac, 2nd Growth Classification
*** 94 Points, The Wine Advocate ***
The 1996 Pichon-Longueville Baron has a deep garnet core with some bricking on the rim. The nose is fragrant and generous with more red fruit than black, cedar and tobacco, fine definition, perhaps a little rustic in keeping with the winemaking at the time, but certainly giving lots of pleasure. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin -- a cohesive Pauillac with plenty of depth and fine balance. The acidity lends this plenty of freshness and it does not shortchange you with plenty of tarry, cedary fruit. You come away with the impression that this Pichon Baron is going to continue to improve although I would not burn anyone at the stake for opening it now. …
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Chateau Potensac, 1995
Medoc
The Chateau Potensac 1995 has plenty of cassis, leaf and cedar to begin with. The wine is fresh and gains in the glass. The fruits have a ripe, creamy edge from the vintage but the wine remains savoury and true. It has ample structure beneath the flesh and is still drinking nicely. A beautiful mature older Medoc.
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1993
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
The 1993 Château Mouton Rothschild is a vintage with elegance and refinement, though it faced some challenges due to a cooler and wetter growing season. This First Growth Pauillac is known for its meticulous craftsmanship, and the 1993 vintage reflects the estate’s dedication to quality even in less-than-ideal conditions.
This vintage has a medium garnet color with inviting aromas of red currants, blackberries, and cassis, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice. On the palate, it presents a refined structure with fine-grained tannins, medium body, and a balanced acidity that offers freshness. …
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Chateau Latour, 1989
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe.
The 1989 Château Latour is a well-regarded vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation. Château Latour is known for producing full-bodied, long-lived wines and the 1989 is considered to be one of the finest examples from the 1980's. The 1989 vintage is notable because it was a particularly warm and dry year in Bordeaux, resulting in wines with rich fruit flavors and a high potential for aging.
Tasting Notes: Teh wine is deep garnet with some signs of aging. On teh Nose there are rich aromas of dark fruits like blackcurrants, blackberries, along with notes of tobacco, cedar, and graphite. …
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Chateau Latour, 1988
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe *** 91 points - Robert Parker *** *** 92 Points - Wine journal ***
91 points - Robert Parker
92 Points - Wine journal
"The best showing yet for a wine from this under-rated vintage, the dark garnet-coloured 1988 Latour reveals slight amber at the edge. A bouquet of melted tar, plums, black currants, cedar, and underbrush is followed by a sweet entry, with medium to full body, excellent ripeness, and mature tannin. It is a classic, elegant Latour with more meaty, vegetable-like flavours than are found in a riper year, such as 1989 and 1990. The 1988 has just begun to enter its plateau of maturity, where it should remain for 25 years. Anticipated maturity: now-2025" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 2000. …
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Chateau Fourcas Holsten, 1986
Listrac (Médoc) Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Located in the Listrac-Médoc in the Haut-Médoc, Fourcas Hosten is an historic estate framed by the quiet charm of Listrac-Médoc`s Romanesque church and 3ha park filled with ancient trees.
The 1986 vintage offers a rare chance to travel back in time and savour the Château`s history.
Tasting notes: Pale garnet colour. On the nose dried cherries, raspberries, truffles and slate. On the palate medium plus bodied with velvety tannins and a long cherry finish.
About Chateau Fourcas Holsten Château Fourcas Hosten, located in the esteemed Listrac-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate revered for its commitment to producing exceptional wines that embody the essence of its terroir. …
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Chateau Lanessan, 1986
Medoc, Bordeaux
the 1986 chateau Lannessan as a Dark ruby red colour, clear and very weighty. A strong, thick fruit nose. Alcoholic 'Ribena'! A hefty blackcurrant aroma, a an equally potent alcoholic bouquet! Dry mouthfeel. A huge, complex taste, dry tannin, a big blackcurrant fruitiness, which is followed by a strong peppery spice. The finish is long.
Château Lanessan, situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of crafting high-quality red wines. With a history tracing back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards, covering around 80 hectares, thrive in gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Chateau La Gurgue, 1985
Margaux
Château La Gurgue, a notable estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, has a history of producing wines that reflect the region's elegance and complexity. The 1985 vintage, characterized by favorable weather conditions, yielded wines with ripe fruit flavors and balanced structures.
Tasting Notes
A tasting note from 2010 for the 1985 Château La Gurgue describes the wine as having a gorgeous dark ruby color with great legs. The nose shows blackcurrants and oak, with a somewhat woody character. On the palate, the wine is full, fruity, flavorful, and soft, with a round mouthfeel.
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Price: £69.00
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Chateau La Gurgue, 1985
Margaux
Château La Gurgue, a notable estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, has a history of producing wines that reflect the region's elegance and complexity. The 1985 vintage, characterized by favorable weather conditions, yielded wines with ripe fruit flavors and balanced structures.
Tasting Notes
A tasting note from 2010 for the 1985 Château La Gurgue describes the wine as having a gorgeous dark ruby color with great legs. The nose shows blackcurrants and oak, with a somewhat woody character. On the palate, the wine is full, fruity, flavorful, and soft, with a round mouthfeel.
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Chateau Larmande, 1985
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Château Larmande, a historic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate, has been producing wines since 1569. The 1985 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.
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Tasting Notes
A tasting note from 2017 describes the 1985 Château Larmande as having a nose of red berries, leather, sweet spice, autumn leaves, and a hint of farmyard. On the palate, it presents as medium-bodied with soft tannins, featuring flavors of red fruits, leather, and earthy nuances, leading to a smooth finish. …
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Chateau Lynch Moussas, 1985
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 1985 vintage, known for its favorable growing conditions, produced wines with ripe fruit flavors and balanced structures.
Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1985 Château Lynch-Moussas reveal a wine that has developed complex tertiary characteristics over the decades. On the nose, there are subtle hints of funk, followed by notes of pepper, miso, leather, mushrooms, tobacco smoke, and hay. Unfortunately, the fruit presence is minimal, indicating that the wine may have surpassed its optimal drinking window. …
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Chateau Marquis de Terme, 1985
Margaux, 4th Growth Classification, Bordeaux
Château Marquis de Terme, a distinguished fourth-growth estate in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The 1985 vintage is noteworthy for its favorable growing conditions, characterized by a warm, dry summer and ideal harvest weather, leading to wines that are balanced, supple, and fruity, embodying finesse.
Wine Spectator
After nearly four decades, the 1985 Château Marquis de Terme has matured gracefully, offering a bouquet of dried fruits, earthy notes, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance with softened tannins and a lingering finish, showcasing the elegance typical of well-aged Margaux wines. …
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Chateau Belgrave, 1983
Haut-Medoc, 5th Growth Classification
1983 Château Belgrave – A Well-Aged Bordeaux with Classic Character
The 1983 Château Belgrave comes from a vintage that experienced a warm, dry summer followed by rain at harvest, leading to some variability across Bordeaux. As a fifth-growth estate in the Haut-Médoc, Château Belgrave is known for producing structured and elegant wines, primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 1983 vintage initially showed good depth and tannic structure, making it a candidate for long-term aging.
Now at over 40 years old, a well-preserved bottle of 1983 Château Belgrave will have evolved into a softer, …
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Chateau Cantenac Brown, 1982
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1982 Château Cantenac Brown is a standout wine from an iconic Bordeaux vintage, renowned for producing long-lived and richly textured wines. Coming from the Margaux appellation, this wine exemplifies the elegance and balance typical of the region while showcasing the warmth and ripeness of the 1982 vintage.
On the nose, this Cantenac Brown reveals mature aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and dried cherry, accented by layers of cedar, leather, and earthy undertones. As it has aged, secondary notes of tobacco, truffle, and forest floor have developed, adding complexity and depth to the bouquet. …
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Chateau Latour, 1977
Pauillac, 1st growth Classification
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A very rare 1977 first growth wine - the bottles have been stored well and the condition is good. Probably the best wine of a poor Bordeaux vintage. Cellar Tracker reviews mention notes of earthy, mushroom truffles. There are some recommendations not to decant (open and reseal).
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Chateau Montrose, 1977
St Estephe 2me Cru Classe
This Montrose from 1977 is fully mature and, like so many wines from this difficult vintage, is way past its optimum drinking window. We have found one recent note on this wine in cellar Tracker "Has bit of leathery, animal funk going on. There are also notes of cedar and cassis. It is relatively compact but not too skinny. There's some capsicum and tobacco and other cool things and the finish is bright and airy." Tasted 2016 CellarTracker
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. …
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Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere, 1975
St Emilion Grand Cru Classe
Special Offer - slightly damaged label | was £129 | Now £99
Still alive! Beautiful claret with nose of plums, juice ripe grapes with graphite, coffee and truffles enhancing the experience. On the palate it is elegant with dark fruit and cinnamon and clove spice. Certainly will bring our its best character after decanting for 1-2 hours onwards.
Château Canon la Gaffelière, located in the esteemed Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate revered for its exceptional wines and rich heritage. With roots dating back to the 16th century, this iconic property has been meticulously tended by generations of the Malet Roquefort family, who have upheld a tradition of excellence in winemaking. …
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Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1975
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A
*** 90 Points - Neil Martin Wine Journal ***
" this is a lovely Cheval Blanc with an expressive, open-knit nose, again more merlot-driven than cabernet franc with tertiary fruit inflecting the red-berried fruits with just a touch of mulberry and fresh fig. The palate is full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, touches of tar, orange rind and more dried herbs/cigar box coming through towards the finish. Drink now 2018" Neil Martin Wine Journal.
About Chateau Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most illustrious wine estates in the Bordeaux region of France, located in the Saint-Émilion appellation. …
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Price: £395.00
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