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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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Margaux, 3rd Growth Classification

The 1978 Brane Cantinac has a dark ruby garnet with browning at the edges, a ripe intense bouquet of cassis, fruit, cedar and vanillin oakiness.

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. Château Brane-Cantenac's wines are celebrated for their finesse, complexity, and aging potential, exhibiting ripe fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and a distinct Margaux terroir. …
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Margaux 2me cru Classe, Bordeaux
92 Points- RobertParker.com

This 2008 Chateau Brane Cantenac is stunning, evolved, dark plum/ruby-hued that reveals aromas of the forest floor, sweet black and red currants, licorice and roasted herbs. Classic, elegant and medium to full-bodied, it provides a sexy, complex, intellectual as well as hedonistic turn-on. Drink this delicious Margaux over the next 12-15+ years. Score: 92 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (194), May 2011.

The 2008 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. There remains that eucalyptus tincture that I have picked up on previous bottles, though here it is less pronounced, …
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Sauternes, Sweet White Wine

The 1971 Château Broustet, a Deuxième Cru Classé from the Barsac appellation, represents a mature expression of Sauternes from a vintage noted for its elegance and freshness. While specific tasting notes for this vintage are scarce, insights can be drawn from the estate's winemaking practices and the general characteristics of the 1971 harvest.

In 1971, Sauternes and Barsac experienced favorable conditions for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), leading to wines that, while not exceptionally concentrated, offered freshness and refined acidity. Château Broustet's vineyards, situated on clay-limestone and gravel soils, are planted predominantly with Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. …
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Sauternes 2eme Cru Classe

Tasting Notes from Cellar Tracker (2017) Good fill level, not decanted. Clear, salmon-amber color. Needs lots of air to open up and offers the wonderful perfume that only a truly great Sauternes can produce: Notes of honey, herbs, spices, all woven into one complex blend. The sweetness has perfectly blended in over the last half century and is balanced perfectly by the high acidity. Very mulit-layered and extremely complex. Toffee, coffee, honey, spices, figs and much more. Astonishingly everything is at its right place, all components of acidity, flavors and alcohol are perfectly integrated. …
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Price: £449.00
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Saint-Estephe

The 1959 Château Calon-Ségur is a remarkable wine from one of the most historic estates in the Bordeaux region celebrated for producing structured, elegant, and age-worthy wines. The 1959 vintage is widely recognised as one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century in Bordeaux, and wines from this year have become highly collectible.

Tasting notes:
Likely showing a deep amber core with a fading garnet rim, indicative of its maturity. Complex bouquet of dried fruits (figs, prunes), tobacco, cedar, leather, forest floor, truffles, and subtle spice. Silky and evolved on the palate, with softened tannins and layers of flavours, including dried red and black fruits, earthy undertones, and hints of licorice and herbs. …
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

The 1964 Calon Segur has a mature mahogany hue with tawny rim, the nose is fully mature with aromas of Chinese 5-spice, molasses, mint and cedar, lacking the clarity of a great ’61. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine, sturdy tannins, still earthy but dominated by decayed, mushroom fruit and sous-bois on the finish. Still utterly enjoyable, but beginning to show its age. Drink now.

Château Calon-Ségur, located in the esteemed Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its exceptional wines and storied heritage. With roots dating back to the 12th century, this illustrious property has been meticulously maintained, blending tradition with modern innovation. …
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Price: £265.00
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Saint Estephe

The 1973 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by moderate weather, producing wines that were approachable early yet capable of developing complexity with age. Château Calon-Ségur, a Third Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, is known for its refined structure, firm tannins, and distinctive elegance, and the 1973 vintage reflects the estate’s characteristic balance and class.

On release, this Calon-Ségur displayed a medium ruby hue, with aromas of dark plum, cherry, and cassis complemented by subtle spice and tobacco from oak maturation. The palate was medium-bodied, with ripe fruit, fine tannins, and a polished, silky texture. …
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Price: £104.00
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Saint Estephe

The 1973 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by moderate weather, producing wines that were approachable early yet capable of developing complexity with age. Château Calon-Ségur, a Third Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, is known for its refined structure, firm tannins, and distinctive elegance, and the 1973 vintage reflects the estate’s characteristic balance and class.

On release, this Calon-Ségur displayed a medium ruby hue, with aromas of dark plum, cherry, and cassis complemented by subtle spice and tobacco from oak maturation. The palate was medium-bodied, with ripe fruit, fine tannins, and a polished, silky texture. …
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Price: £119.00
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

One of Medoc's underrated chateau, which has made exceptional wines. Now perfect to drink with lovely dark fruit still, yet developing sweet oaky intensity.

Château Calon-Ségur, located in the esteemed Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its exceptional wines and storied heritage. With roots dating back to the 12th century, this illustrious property has been meticulously maintained, blending tradition with modern innovation. The vineyards, planted on gravelly soils with clay subsoil, predominantly feature Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, producing grapes of outstanding quality and character. …
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Price: £149.00
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

Château Calon-Ségur 2004 is a superb example of classic, traditionally styled Saint-Estèphe. The vintage favoured estates with meticulous vineyard work, and Calon-Ségur produced one of the most refined and best-balanced wines of the year. Now with over twenty years of ageing, it shows the château’s trademark combination of structure, purity, and quiet power.

The bouquet is beautifully evolved, offering aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, warm earth, cedar and dried roses. Subtle notes of cigar box and forest floor underline the wine’s maturity, while still leaving plenty of brightness in the fruit. …
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Price: £119.00
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

Château Calon Ségur 2019 – Saint-Estèphe 3ème Cru Classé

The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as exceptional, combining ripeness, structure and freshness. Château Calon Ségur has produced a wine of impressive depth and precision, perfectly expressing the château’s classic Saint-Estèphe character.

In the glass, it shows a deep, opaque ruby-purple colour. The nose is intense and refined, offering aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, dark chocolate and subtle spice, alongside a gentle floral lift.

On the palate, the wine is powerful yet beautifully balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a vibrant backbone of acidity. …
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Price: £145.00
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3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe

Château Calon Ségur 2021 – Saint-Estèphe 3ème Cru Classé

The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux produced wines of elegance, freshness and classical balance, and Château Calon Ségur has crafted a refined and beautifully poised Saint-Estèphe that reflects the château’s traditional style.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby colour with purple highlights. The nose is expressive and pure, offering aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, violets and subtle spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, precise and harmonious. Fine, polished tannins frame flavours of fresh cassis, raspberry and dark cherry, supported by lively acidity and gentle savoury undertones of tobacco and liquorice. …
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Price: £95.00
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St Emilion
Top Shoulder

One of the greatest vintages of the post-war period. This exceptional vintage has the peculiarity of producing a tiny crop of exceptional quality. Indeed, after spring frosts which cut the burden of the grapes by half, grapes of a perfect maturity and exceptional concentration are harvested in a hot and sunny climate.

Clean, brilliant deep ruby-brick with orange rim. Initial nose showed pleasant, complex cedar, plum, violets and leather, with addition of slight cigar box. palate concurrently shows more plummy fruit. The wine is full-bodied, with ample supple tannins and an extremely long finish. …
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Price: £625.00
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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
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Grand Cru Classe St Emilion, Bordeaux

1982 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière hails from one of the most iconic Bordeaux vintages of the twentieth century and offers a beautifully mature expression of Saint-Émilion. After more than four decades in bottle, this wine has moved into a graceful, tertiary phase, where subtlety, perfume and texture take centre stage.

In the glass, it shows a translucent brick-garnet hue with an amber rim. The nose is refined and complex: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar, cigar box and leather, layered with hints of truffle, autumn leaves and a touch of warm spice. There is a gentle floral lift, with dried violets and a whisper of lavender adding further elegance. …
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Grand Cru Classe St Emilion, Bordeaux
** 92 Points- RobertParker.com **

Canon La Gaffeliere’s is an outstanding 1999 vintage Bordeaux wine. Robert Parker – 92
The opaque purple-colored 1999 is a strong effort for this vintage. It displays a sweet nose of pain grille, smoke, meats, graphite, blackberry, and cassis liqueur. The wine is full-bodied, deep, powerful, and rich, with sweet tannin and low acidity. This is a blockbuster effort for a delicate vintage such as 1999. [30/04/2002]

Vinous – 90
Good medium ruby. Aromas of plum, currant, game and leather. Silky-sweet and aromatic in the mouth, with lovely vinosity to frame the expressive flavors of roasted plum, currant, black cherry, minerals and dark chocolate. …
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Sauternes

1986 Château Cantegril Barsac

Appearance:
Deep amber-gold with burnished copper reflections, showing impressive maturity and concentration developed over decades in bottle.

Nose:
Complex and beautifully evolved, opening with aromas of marmalade, dried apricot and honeycomb layered over notes of saffron, toasted almond and caramelised orange peel. Further nuances of crème brûlée, exotic spice and baked orchard fruits emerge with air.

Palate:
Rich, silky and fully mature, displaying flavours of candied citrus, apricot preserve and baked peach supported by notes of acacia honey, toffee and gentle nuttiness. …
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Price: £89.00
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Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux

The 1983 Château Caronne Saint-Gemme is a mature Haut-Médoc that beautifully reflects the classic character of traditional Left Bank Bordeaux. Located near Saint-Laurent-Médoc, the estate has long been recognised for producing structured, Cabernet-led wines capable of developing complexity and elegance with age. After more than four decades in bottle, this vintage offers a fascinating opportunity to experience mature Médoc at its most authentic.

Château Caronne Saint-Gemme has a history dating back several centuries and remains one of the Médoc's most respected Cru Bourgeois properties. The estate's gravel-rich soils provide ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, …
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Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux

The 2011 Caronne is a very impressive rustic style classic claret. it boasts a moderate peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate with well-balanced with raspberry and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.

Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Price: £38.95
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Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux

The 2016 Caronne is a very impressive rustic-style, classic claret. It boasts a moderate, peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate and well-balanced with raspberry notes and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.

Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux

The 2019 Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a superb example of classic Haut-Médoc craftsmanship from an excellent vintage. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with attractive aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, layered with subtle notes of cedar, graphite and a touch of dried herbs. The nose is fresh, precise and unmistakably Left Bank in style.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet confidently structured. A core of ripe cassis and blackberry is supported by fine, well-integrated tannins and lively acidity. There is an appealing balance between richness and restraint, with gentle hints of tobacco, cocoa and lightly toasted oak adding complexity without overwhelming the fruit. …
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Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois

The 2020 Caronne is a very impressive rustic style classic claret. it boasts a moderate peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate with well-balanced with raspberry and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.

Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Price: £20.00
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Moulis en Medoc

Château Chasse-Spleen, a distinguished estate in Bordeaux's Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, has a storied history of producing wines that embody the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The 1983 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​


Tasting Profile
With the passage of time, the 1983 Château Chasse-Spleen has developed a nuanced profile. Tasting notes from 2006 describe the wine as having a lovely faded blackcurrant nose with an earthy background. On the palate, it presents as round, spicy, and slightly earthy, leading to a nice long warm finish. …
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Price: £59.00
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St Emilion Premiere Grand Cru Classe

Nose retained some black fruit, healthy and concentrated. In the mouth it was exquisite, a fine mature Bordeaux with sweetness, length, concentration and good length. Thoroughly enjoyable and not tired in the least!" Cellar tracker.com Deep mature colour. Amazingly good nose. Stables, leather, smoke, salt/mineral, cassis, tobacco and pencil/graphite. Stringent, lots of tannins, but still fruit that stand up to the tannins. On the palate this wine offers leather, coffee, tobacco, meat and blood. Quite light body, but very nice mouthfill and the finish is quite long - 25 to 30 sec. " cellartracker. …
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Price: £495.00
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