Bordeaux Region Report

St Estephe 5th Growth Classification

1975 Château Cos Labory – A Rare Saint-Estèphe Classic
The 1975 Château Cos Labory is a remarkable piece of Bordeaux history from a vintage known for producing structured, long-lived wines. As a fifth-growth estate in the prestigious Saint-Estèphe appellation, Château Cos Labory is renowned for crafting age-worthy, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines with bold character and depth. The 1975 vintage, shaped by a hot summer and a late, tannic harvest, has evolved into a fascinating wine that offers a unique tasting experience for collectors and enthusiasts of mature Bordeaux.

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Sauternes

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.

Château Guiraud is a renowned wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as a leading producer of prestigious sweet wines. Spanning approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir characterized by gravelly, sandy, and limestone soils, ideal for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux

1975 Château Kirwan – A Rare & Refined Margaux Vintage
A true gem from the legendary Margaux appellation, the 1975 Château Kirwan is a beautifully matured Third Growth Bordeaux that embodies the elegance and complexity of classic Margaux wines. With nearly 50 years of careful aging, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own and experience a piece of Bordeaux history.

Elegant, Layered & Perfectly Matured
This vintage offers a beautifully evolved bouquet of blackcurrants, dried plums, tobacco, cedar, and earthy truffle. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with softened tannins and a long, graceful finish that showcases its remarkable aging potential. …
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Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux

1975 Château Kirwan – A Rare & Refined Margaux Vintage
A true gem from the legendary Margaux appellation, the 1975 Château Kirwan is a beautifully matured Third Growth Bordeaux that embodies the elegance and complexity of classic Margaux wines. With nearly 50 years of careful aging, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own and experience a piece of Bordeaux history.

Elegant, Layered & Perfectly Matured
This vintage offers a beautifully evolved bouquet of blackcurrants, dried plums, tobacco, cedar, and earthy truffle. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with softened tannins and a long, graceful finish that showcases its remarkable aging potential. …
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Pomerol

The 1975 Chateau La Point has a mature colour; lovely Merlot-fruit, cherries, slightly buttery, but also a clear minerally touch; refreshing acidity and typical 1975-tannins. The wine has a good length with dried fruit. The wine is a good expression of the vintage and is fully mature.

About Chateau La Pointe Château La Pointe is a distinguished wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the mid-19th century, the château spans approximately 23 hectares, with a unique terroir that combines gravel, clay, and sandy soils. This combination, along with meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking techniques, …
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Sauternes
Sweet White Wine

Apricot jam, candied apple, candied orange, orange marmalade, cream, honey, sweet yet still very crisp and vibrant with a long finish.

About Chateau la Tour Blanche Château La Tour Blanche, nestled in the renowned Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate celebrated for its exquisite sweet wines. Dating back to the 18th century, this picturesque property has been meticulously tended by devoted winemakers who have upheld a tradition of excellence. The vineyards, planted on gravelly and sandy soils, are predominantly composed of Sémillon, with smaller proportions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, yielding grapes of exceptional quality and concentration. …
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Medoc

The wines of Chateau Lanessan are famous for their longevity. The reputation of the chateau has long been known in Bordeaux and all those who have been lucky enough to taste back through the decades have been greatly impressed by the quality and youth of these wines.

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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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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St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe

The 1975 Château Pavie from Saint-Émilion comes from a vintage that was solid overall in Bordeaux. The 1975 vintage was notable for its high tannin levels, and many wines from this year have a firm structure, making them suitable for long-term aging. The 1975 Château Pavie was produced before the estate underwent significant modernization and investment in the late 1990s, under the ownership of Gérard Perse, which transformed Pavie into one of Saint-Émilion’s top estates. As such, the 1975 is a product of a more traditional winemaking approach, with less concentration and polish than modern vintages. …
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Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe

On a winding country road, just to the north-west of the village of Saint-Émilion, stands Château Yon-Figeac. Built in 1886, the château is a classic example of the region’s architectural style: a limestone house flanked by 24 hectares of vines.

Tasting notes:
Soft and sweet with some sous bois notes, sweet leather, plum and a touch of fruit but also some vegetable notes coming through.

About Chateau Yon-Figeac Château Yon-Figeac is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. With roots tracing back to the 19th century, the château spans approximately 24 hectares, characterized by a mix of clay, limestone, and sandy soils ideal for viticulture. …
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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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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

From the good 1973 vintage, the 1973 Grand Puy Ducasse has an appearance of an orange rim on a garnet core showing its maturity. There is still black fruit qualities on the nose and palate. Medium finish.
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St Julien 2me Cru Classe

The 1973 Chateau Gruaud Larose has some soft red fruit on the nose. Medium acidity and tannins this wine has a short finish.

Château Gruaud-Larose, situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, holds a distinguished reputation dating back to the 18th century. With approximately 82 hectares of vineyards planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, the estate benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for producing exceptional red wines. Known for its rich, complex blends, Château Gruaud-Larose's wines offer a harmonious balance of ripe fruit flavors, structured tannins, and a distinct Saint-Julien character. …
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Lynch-Moussas' wine originates from the estate's vineyards morcellated through the commune of Pauillac. The Chateau owns plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 1973 is a mature wine with deep amber on the rim and notes of tobbacco.


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Margaux

Château La Gurgue, situated in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history of producing wines that reflect the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The 1971 vintage, while overshadowed by the exceptional 1970, was considered very good, yielding wines that have aged gracefully over the decades. ​


Specific tasting notes for the 1971 Château La Gurgue are scarce, making it challenging to provide detailed insights into its current profile. However, given the general quality of the 1971 vintage in Bordeaux, it's plausible that well-preserved bottles may exhibit tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. …
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Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
92 Points Wine Spectator
Top shoulder / Bin soiled labels

*** 92 Points Wine Spectator ***
I drank a lot of this in Paris when I lived there in the mid-1980s. And I had a bottle this summer as well. Always outstanding. Shows intense aromas of prune and licorice. Full, velvety and long. This is a beautiful Bordeaux. (JS, Web Only-2007)

**** 91 Points Robert Parker ****
The 1970 is an old style Lynch Bages with plenty of dry tannin in the finish. Compellingly aromatic, it offers aromas of cedar wood, spice box, tobacco, earth, black currants, and new saddle leather. Spicy, concentrated, and burly, with mouth-searing tannin, this big, thick wine is a terrific example of Lynch Bages made in an older style. …
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Chateau Modesir

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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Vieux Calvet

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 4th Growth Classification
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The 1967 Château Duhart-Milon is a well-aged Fourth Growth Pauillac, originating from a challenging vintage. The 1967 Bordeaux growing season was cool and damp, leading to wines that were lighter and intended for early consumption. Now, nearly six decades later, this wine remains a historical curiosity, with its condition highly dependent on storage.

Tasting notes suggest the aromas have evolved, displaying subtle tobacco, smoke, dried fruit, and blackcurrant. On the palate, it is described as elegant and mellow, with hints of sour plum and blackcurrant, though its structure has likely softened significantly. …
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Maison Lamaire

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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Chateau Grand Canteloup

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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Chateau Seignan

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, 5th Growth Classification

The Pontet Canet has a good, dark ruby colour. The bouquet of wood and ripe plums is enjoyable, and not complex. In the mouth, the wine has plump, chunky, fruity flavours of good intensity.
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Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
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notes on 1964 Haut Brion
"... deep garnet core with a tawny rim. A light nose, touches of smoked wood, cedar, pain grille and soot. Nice definition but the fruit is all but dispensed with. The palate is medium-bodied with sharp acidity, nice tautness here, good depth but not complex. Fine tannins, dusty black fruit with hints of black olive towards the tobacco-tinged finish, that seems just a little sugary (chaptalized?) Certainly not a bad wine for the vintage more renowned on the Right Bank and it has held up well. Graceful and undemanding. Drink now. Tasted June 2009.
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St Estephe Cru Bourgeois

The Château Haut-Marbuzet 1964 is a truly exceptional and rare wine, representing an era when Bordeaux wines, particularly from well-regarded estates like Haut-Marbuzet, were crafted with a different approach to aging and complexity. The 1964 vintage, although not considered a top-tier year in Bordeaux, produced some interesting and nuanced wines, especially in the Saint-Estèphe region. Château Haut-Marbuzet 1964, with its aging potential, reflects the quality of the estate and the longevity of the wine.

Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet wines are typically made from a blend of:

Cabernet Sauvignon: For structure, tannins, and aging potential. …
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