Margaux
Margaux, the largest AOC in Médoc, is a significant wine appellation in Bordeaux with 20 Cru Classé properties from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, more than any other Left Bank AOCs. The region is home to the world-renowned Château Margaux, along with other blue-chip wineries like Château Palmer and Château Rauzan Ségla. Margaux's soils have a high gravel content, offering excellent drainage and low nutrient levels compared to Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe. This unique terroir produces refined and elegant wines that are distinct from other regions of Bordeaux.
We are proud to offer a diverse selection of Margaux wines, each with its own unique character and flavor profile. From the rich and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon blends to the silky and smooth Merlot-dominant wines, our Margaux wines are crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Experience the elegance and refinement of Margaux wines today. Browse our selection and discover why Margaux is considered one of the greatest wine appellations in the world.
Margaux
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)
The 2021 Marquis de Terme is inky, vibrant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice are all dialed up. A whole range of floral and savory nuances lingers on the close. Readers will find a Margaux endowed with terrific depth as well as character. I am very much looking forward to tasting this from bottle.Inc. VAT£504.41 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)
The 2021 Marquis de Terme is inky, vibrant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice are all dialed up. A whole range of floral and savory nuances lingers on the close. Readers will find a Margaux endowed with terrific depth as well as character. I am very much looking forward to tasting this from bottle.Inc. VAT£177.20 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2022 Château Marquis De Terme is brilliant stuff, with a richly textured, concentrated, medium to full-bodied style. Ripe darker currants, scorched earth, graphite, and lead pencil nuances all define the aromatics, and it's balanced, with a pure, layered mouthfeel and ripe tannins. It ranks with the finest vintages of this cuvée to date. Give bottles 3-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more.Inc. VAT£248.60 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2023 Marquis de Terme is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. Rich and explosive, the 2023 offers up a heady mix of dark red fruit, blood orange, incense, cinnamon and pomegranate. The stylistic direction here over the last few years has been quite positive.Inc. VAT£231.80 -
(6x75cl) 2018Introducing the exquisite Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2018; the epitome of fine French winemaking hailing from the prestigious Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Rooted in a rich heritage dating back to 1762, the Marquis de Terme estate showcases the artistry of master vintners, leveraging the region's impeccable terroir to cultivate expressive, full-bodied wines.
The Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2018, a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, offers a splendid sensory experience that speaks volumes of its time-honoured craftsmanship. The meticulous, hand-harvested selection boasts an intense bouquet of blackberry and cassis, coupled with earthy undertones.
On the palate, the Cuvee 1762 2018 seduces with its robust tannins, nuanced by subtle oak ageing, complemented by a lingering, velvety finish. This complex yet balanced wine is a testament to the Marquis de Terme's adherence to tradition while embracing innovative viticulture. A timeless addition to any discerning wine collection.
Inc. VAT£196.14 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Handcrafted with expertise, the enchanting Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2019 hails from Margaux, one of France's most prestigious wine regions. As a classic Bordeaux blend, this wine mirrors the region's rich winemaking tradition. With an emphasis on sustainable viticulture, the renowned Château Marquis de Terme invests careful attention from grape cultivation to barrel ageing.
This vintage's unique character is developed from a meticulously balanced blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Its deep ruby hues captivate the eye, while the palate is indulged by delectable dark fruit flavours, subtle oak undertones and satiny tannins. Perfectly structured for cellar ageing, the Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2019 marries vibrant youthfulness with the promise of more complex expressions to come.
For the connoisseur yearning for a true Bordeaux experience, Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2019 is the epitome of grace, finesse, and timeless elegance.
Inc. VAT£204.95 -
(12x75cl) 1999Experience the timeless appeal of the prestigious Monbrison 1999. Crafted with the utmost skill from the celebrated vineyards on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France; this singular vintage offers the true taste of exquisite French oenology. The wine boasts a sophisticated blend of noble varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, meticulously chosen and carefully cultivated to preserve their rich flavours. The transformative ageing process in French oak barrels lends the Monbrison 1999 an elegant complexity and an inviting depth. Subtle notes of blackcurrant, forest fruits and a delicate hint of cedar elegantly intertwine creating a wonderfully rich yet balanced palate. Produced by the family-owned Château Monbrison, a dependable name in the Haut Medoc appellation, the Monbrison 1999 demonstrates delightful longevity as well as remarkable finesse, fulfilling every connoisseur's quest for transcendent wine-tasting experience. Experience the incomparable charm of Monbrison 1999 - deservedly a gem in every fine wine collection.
Inc. VAT£610.01 -
(12x75cl) 2000Supremely elegant, the Monbrison 2000 hails from Margaux, a prestigious appellation in Bordeaux that is renowned for its polished, sumptuous red wines. The producer, Château Monbrison, has been crafting superior wines since the 18th century; the expertise clearly reflected in the 2000 vintage. The grapes are meticulously selected from the finest vineyards and left to mature in oak casks, giving Monbrison 2000 its exquisite structure and balance.
When you uncork a bottle of Monbrison 2000, you are greeted by an aromatic symphony of red and black fruits, underscored by subtle tobacco notes. On the palate, it unfurls gracefully, revealing layers of complexity that is the hallmark of a truly great Bordeaux. Monbrison 2000, despite its age, displays an astounding vibrancy, a testament to the impeccable winemaking and longevity of wines from this distinguished terroir.
For those who appreciate finesse and nuance, you will find great pleasure in the Monbrison 2000. A splendid wine that enhances the grandeur of any occasion.
Inc. VAT£758.98 -
(12x75cl) 2002Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)
Medium ruby. Medicinal black cherry, blueberry, mint and violet aromas. Juicy, firm-edged and primary, with a flavor of cassis. Still tightly wound and rather austere, but shows good ripeness and fruit intensity. Finishes with gripping tannins.Inc. VAT£406.01 -
(12x75cl) 2005Wine Spectator (92-94)
Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, spices and minerals follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Supersurprising. Best in decades. Score range: 92-94Inc. VAT£564.41 -
(12x75cl) 2009Vinous - Ian D'Agata (88-91)
Purple ruby. Open, aromatic nose is loaded with ripe red and black cherry aromas. Rich, lush and sweet, with noteworthy depth to the flavors of dark fruits, smoke and chocolate. Sexy, broad and aromatic in the middle palate, and long on the aftertaste, but this complex, very deep wine's youthfully chewy tannins call for a good decade of cellaring. This will probably be best between 2020 and 2035.Inc. VAT£786.92 -
(12x75cl) 2012
Wine Advocate (85)
Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting, the 2012 Monbrison had a light and slightly steely bouquet that nevertheless had satisfactory definition and freshness. Hopefully it will develop more fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, easy-drinking in style with a carefree, brambly finish that you could argue ought to show more ambition. Drink over the next 4-6 years. Tasted January 2016.Inc. VAT£570.43 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2015 Château Monbrison is a smokin’ good Margaux to seek out. With a deep ruby/purple color and terrific notes of caramelized cherries, currants, bay leaf, and toasty oak, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, fine, polished tannin, plenty of freshness, and a rich, yet undeniably elegant personality. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades.Inc. VAT£413.80 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-92)
The 2016 Monbrison is delicious. Aromatic, pliant and impeccably balanced, the wine is quite harmonious from the first taste. There is lovely depth and purity throughout. Sweet tobacco, herbs, mint and licorice add aromatic nuance to the racy red fruit. I imagine the 2016 will drink well with minimal cellaring.Inc. VAT£459.40 -
(12x75cl) 2017
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)
The 2017 Monbrison comes across as a bit compact today. There is good persistence, but the mid-palate is a bit lean. It will be interesting to see if the 2017 fleshes out a bit. The red berry and floral flavors are attractive.Inc. VAT£444.24 -
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Wine Advocate (88-90)
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2019 Monbrison is classy, polished and elegant, just as it was in barrel. Crushed flowers, sweet berries, spice, mint and sweet pipe tobacco give this understated, expressive Margaux an air of finesse that is unmistakable.Inc. VAT£222.72 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.Inc. VAT£216.80 -
(12x75cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.Inc. VAT£343.61 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.Inc. VAT£209.60 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.Inc. VAT£202.40 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)
The 2021 Monbrison is a very pretty, perfumed Margaux marked by strong aromatics and fine balance, in the classic, mid-weight style of the year. Dried leaves, tobacco, blood orange, cedar and mint lend notable presence throughout.Inc. VAT£178.69 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Smoky red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and incense notes emerge from the 2022 Château Monbrison, a classy, complete, medium to full-bodied Margaux. I love its overall balance, and it has plenty of mid-palate depth as well as polished tannins. Based on 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in barrel, give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following 15+.Inc. VAT£233.60 -
(1x75cl) 1961Wine Advocate (100)
I hadn't tasted the 1961 Palmer for several years, and at this stage it is a little fragile, so it was an immense pleasure to drink a bottle that lived up to every bit of its legendary reputation. Offering up a complex bouquet of ripe wild berries, iris and candied violets mingled with notions of black truffle, pipe tobacco and sweet soil tones, it's medium-bodied, soft and supple, with a sweet core of fruit, melted tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, intensely sapid finish, this sumptuous, impeccably balanced Palmer is indeed one of the great wines of the vintage. Incidentally, I sent the dregs to the local enological laboratory, and incredibly, the wine checks in at a mere 11% alcohol; yet such is its intensity of flavors and evident ripeness that tasters invariably guess a higher figure.Inc. VAT£9,008.00 -
(3x75cl) 1970Wine Spectator (91)
Medium-deep garnet; cedar, tar and black truffle nose, with cassis emerging; very ripe and rich, with mature fruit flavors, a sinewy texture and great length; at its peak. -Inc. VAT£3,187.76 -
(1x75cl) 1982Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93)
: Full, deep red. Spicy aromas of cassis and rose petal, with a whiff of meat. Then wonderfully penetrating and classy, with bright acidity giving the wine superb clarity and thrust. This has terrific structure. Finishes very long and fine, with excellent grip. By far the finest bottle I've tasted to date of this wine, and one of the real surprises of the tasting. (My second bottle showed roasted redcurrant, leather, meat and smoky oak on the nose; and a sweet, suave, broad palate without quite the structure and grip of the first sample. But this wine, too, offered compelling sweetness and rated 91 points.) Drink now through 2015.Inc. VAT£517.60 -
(12x75cl) 1983Wine Advocate (98)
Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, this was the finest 1983 Château Palmer that I have encountered. The nose is ethereal with wonderful definition: mint-tinged red berry fruit, cedar, dried rose petals and very subtle acrid tang of a November bonfire. It is the definition and purity that is beguiling and yes, it is reminiscent of the 1961. The palate is beautifully balanced and lithe in the mouth. Like previous bottles, there is a Burgundy-like sensibility about this Palmer, sensual in the mouth with a crystalline finish that will have you reaching for the glass for another sip. Robert Parker stated that the 1983 was the best vintage following the epochal 1961 and I completely concur. This 1983 Palmer is probably at its peak now, although I have no doubt that it will continue to cruise at high altitude for many years. Tasted May 2015.Inc. VAT£8,112.54 -
(12x75cl) 1988Wine Spectator (96)
A definition of finesse. So opulent and seductive that the smoothness and delicacy of the texture come almost as a surprise. Explosive blackberry, currant, plum and vanilla aromas are only the beginning, and the subtle echoes of fruit and spice carry over on the featherlight finish. Tannins are beautifully integrated. Should keep improving past 2000. 16,000 cases made.Inc. VAT£3,397.27 -
(12x75cl) 1989Wine Advocate (96)
Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1989 Château Palmer has always been my favourite vintage from that decade after the 1983. The first bottle was unfortunately corked. The second was as it should be: the nose tensile with red berries, sous-bois, potpourri and strawberry pastille - lively and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant right from the start, silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit, gently building to a harmonious and detailed finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a magnificent Château Palmer that continues to effortlessly dish out so much vinous pleasure. Tasted May 2015.Inc. VAT£8,070.08
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)
The 2021 Marquis de Terme is inky, vibrant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice are all dialed up. A whole range of floral and savory nuances lingers on the close. Readers will find a Margaux endowed with terrific depth as well as character. I am very much looking forward to tasting this from bottle.In Bond£379.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)
The 2021 Marquis de Terme is inky, vibrant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice are all dialed up. A whole range of floral and savory nuances lingers on the close. Readers will find a Margaux endowed with terrific depth as well as character. I am very much looking forward to tasting this from bottle.In Bond£127.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2022 Château Marquis De Terme is brilliant stuff, with a richly textured, concentrated, medium to full-bodied style. Ripe darker currants, scorched earth, graphite, and lead pencil nuances all define the aromatics, and it's balanced, with a pure, layered mouthfeel and ripe tannins. It ranks with the finest vintages of this cuvée to date. Give bottles 3-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more.In Bond£186.50 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2023 Marquis de Terme is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. Rich and explosive, the 2023 offers up a heady mix of dark red fruit, blood orange, incense, cinnamon and pomegranate. The stylistic direction here over the last few years has been quite positive.In Bond£172.50 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Introducing the exquisite Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2018; the epitome of fine French winemaking hailing from the prestigious Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Rooted in a rich heritage dating back to 1762, the Marquis de Terme estate showcases the artistry of master vintners, leveraging the region's impeccable terroir to cultivate expressive, full-bodied wines.
The Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2018, a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, offers a splendid sensory experience that speaks volumes of its time-honoured craftsmanship. The meticulous, hand-harvested selection boasts an intense bouquet of blackberry and cassis, coupled with earthy undertones.
On the palate, the Cuvee 1762 2018 seduces with its robust tannins, nuanced by subtle oak ageing, complemented by a lingering, velvety finish. This complex yet balanced wine is a testament to the Marquis de Terme's adherence to tradition while embracing innovative viticulture. A timeless addition to any discerning wine collection.
In Bond£147.42 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Handcrafted with expertise, the enchanting Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2019 hails from Margaux, one of France's most prestigious wine regions. As a classic Bordeaux blend, this wine mirrors the region's rich winemaking tradition. With an emphasis on sustainable viticulture, the renowned Château Marquis de Terme invests careful attention from grape cultivation to barrel ageing.
This vintage's unique character is developed from a meticulously balanced blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Its deep ruby hues captivate the eye, while the palate is indulged by delectable dark fruit flavours, subtle oak undertones and satiny tannins. Perfectly structured for cellar ageing, the Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2019 marries vibrant youthfulness with the promise of more complex expressions to come.
For the connoisseur yearning for a true Bordeaux experience, Marquis de Terme Cuvee 1762 2019 is the epitome of grace, finesse, and timeless elegance.
In Bond£151.55 -
(12x75cl) 1999
Experience the timeless appeal of the prestigious Monbrison 1999. Crafted with the utmost skill from the celebrated vineyards on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France; this singular vintage offers the true taste of exquisite French oenology. The wine boasts a sophisticated blend of noble varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, meticulously chosen and carefully cultivated to preserve their rich flavours. The transformative ageing process in French oak barrels lends the Monbrison 1999 an elegant complexity and an inviting depth. Subtle notes of blackcurrant, forest fruits and a delicate hint of cedar elegantly intertwine creating a wonderfully rich yet balanced palate. Produced by the family-owned Château Monbrison, a dependable name in the Haut Medoc appellation, the Monbrison 1999 demonstrates delightful longevity as well as remarkable finesse, fulfilling every connoisseur's quest for transcendent wine-tasting experience. Experience the incomparable charm of Monbrison 1999 - deservedly a gem in every fine wine collection.
In Bond£467.00 -
(12x75cl) 2000
Supremely elegant, the Monbrison 2000 hails from Margaux, a prestigious appellation in Bordeaux that is renowned for its polished, sumptuous red wines. The producer, Château Monbrison, has been crafting superior wines since the 18th century; the expertise clearly reflected in the 2000 vintage. The grapes are meticulously selected from the finest vineyards and left to mature in oak casks, giving Monbrison 2000 its exquisite structure and balance.
When you uncork a bottle of Monbrison 2000, you are greeted by an aromatic symphony of red and black fruits, underscored by subtle tobacco notes. On the palate, it unfurls gracefully, revealing layers of complexity that is the hallmark of a truly great Bordeaux. Monbrison 2000, despite its age, displays an astounding vibrancy, a testament to the impeccable winemaking and longevity of wines from this distinguished terroir.
For those who appreciate finesse and nuance, you will find great pleasure in the Monbrison 2000. A splendid wine that enhances the grandeur of any occasion.
In Bond£594.00 -
(12x75cl) 2002
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)
Medium ruby. Medicinal black cherry, blueberry, mint and violet aromas. Juicy, firm-edged and primary, with a flavor of cassis. Still tightly wound and rather austere, but shows good ripeness and fruit intensity. Finishes with gripping tannins.In Bond£297.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005
Wine Spectator (92-94)
Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, spices and minerals follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Supersurprising. Best in decades. Score range: 92-94In Bond£429.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (88-91)
Purple ruby. Open, aromatic nose is loaded with ripe red and black cherry aromas. Rich, lush and sweet, with noteworthy depth to the flavors of dark fruits, smoke and chocolate. Sexy, broad and aromatic in the middle palate, and long on the aftertaste, but this complex, very deep wine's youthfully chewy tannins call for a good decade of cellaring. This will probably be best between 2020 and 2035.In Bond£614.43 -
(12x75cl) 2012
Wine Advocate (85)
Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting, the 2012 Monbrison had a light and slightly steely bouquet that nevertheless had satisfactory definition and freshness. Hopefully it will develop more fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, easy-drinking in style with a carefree, brambly finish that you could argue ought to show more ambition. Drink over the next 4-6 years. Tasted January 2016.In Bond£443.30 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2015 Château Monbrison is a smokin’ good Margaux to seek out. With a deep ruby/purple color and terrific notes of caramelized cherries, currants, bay leaf, and toasty oak, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, fine, polished tannin, plenty of freshness, and a rich, yet undeniably elegant personality. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades.In Bond£309.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-92)
The 2016 Monbrison is delicious. Aromatic, pliant and impeccably balanced, the wine is quite harmonious from the first taste. There is lovely depth and purity throughout. Sweet tobacco, herbs, mint and licorice add aromatic nuance to the racy red fruit. I imagine the 2016 will drink well with minimal cellaring.In Bond£347.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)
The 2017 Monbrison comes across as a bit compact today. There is good persistence, but the mid-palate is a bit lean. It will be interesting to see if the 2017 fleshes out a bit. The red berry and floral flavors are attractive.In Bond£338.14 -
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Wine Advocate (88-90)
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2019 Monbrison is classy, polished and elegant, just as it was in barrel. Crushed flowers, sweet berries, spice, mint and sweet pipe tobacco give this understated, expressive Margaux an air of finesse that is unmistakable.In Bond£167.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.In Bond£160.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.In Bond£245.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.In Bond£154.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Monbrison is a beautiful wine. Savory and pungent in the glass, the 2020 exudes terrific aromatic intensity, with plenty of floral, spice, black pepper and dried herbs. The 2020 is vibrant and maybe just a bit firm, but not in an unpleasant way. Monbrison is a wine that demands the taster's attention. It certainly has mine.In Bond£148.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)
The 2021 Monbrison is a very pretty, perfumed Margaux marked by strong aromatics and fine balance, in the classic, mid-weight style of the year. Dried leaves, tobacco, blood orange, cedar and mint lend notable presence throughout.In Bond£131.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Smoky red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and incense notes emerge from the 2022 Château Monbrison, a classy, complete, medium to full-bodied Margaux. I love its overall balance, and it has plenty of mid-palate depth as well as polished tannins. Based on 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in barrel, give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following 15+.In Bond£174.00 -
(1x75cl) 1961
Wine Advocate (100)
I hadn't tasted the 1961 Palmer for several years, and at this stage it is a little fragile, so it was an immense pleasure to drink a bottle that lived up to every bit of its legendary reputation. Offering up a complex bouquet of ripe wild berries, iris and candied violets mingled with notions of black truffle, pipe tobacco and sweet soil tones, it's medium-bodied, soft and supple, with a sweet core of fruit, melted tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, intensely sapid finish, this sumptuous, impeccably balanced Palmer is indeed one of the great wines of the vintage. Incidentally, I sent the dregs to the local enological laboratory, and incredibly, the wine checks in at a mere 11% alcohol; yet such is its intensity of flavors and evident ripeness that tasters invariably guess a higher figure.In Bond£7,504.00 -
(3x75cl) 1970
Wine Spectator (91)
Medium-deep garnet; cedar, tar and black truffle nose, with cassis emerging; very ripe and rich, with mature fruit flavors, a sinewy texture and great length; at its peak. -In Bond£2,648.45 -
(1x75cl) 1982
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93)
: Full, deep red. Spicy aromas of cassis and rose petal, with a whiff of meat. Then wonderfully penetrating and classy, with bright acidity giving the wine superb clarity and thrust. This has terrific structure. Finishes very long and fine, with excellent grip. By far the finest bottle I've tasted to date of this wine, and one of the real surprises of the tasting. (My second bottle showed roasted redcurrant, leather, meat and smoky oak on the nose; and a sweet, suave, broad palate without quite the structure and grip of the first sample. But this wine, too, offered compelling sweetness and rated 91 points.) Drink now through 2015.In Bond£428.00 -
(12x75cl) 1983
Wine Advocate (98)
Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, this was the finest 1983 Château Palmer that I have encountered. The nose is ethereal with wonderful definition: mint-tinged red berry fruit, cedar, dried rose petals and very subtle acrid tang of a November bonfire. It is the definition and purity that is beguiling and yes, it is reminiscent of the 1961. The palate is beautifully balanced and lithe in the mouth. Like previous bottles, there is a Burgundy-like sensibility about this Palmer, sensual in the mouth with a crystalline finish that will have you reaching for the glass for another sip. Robert Parker stated that the 1983 was the best vintage following the epochal 1961 and I completely concur. This 1983 Palmer is probably at its peak now, although I have no doubt that it will continue to cruise at high altitude for many years. Tasted May 2015.In Bond£6,726.00 -
(12x75cl) 1988
Wine Spectator (96)
A definition of finesse. So opulent and seductive that the smoothness and delicacy of the texture come almost as a surprise. Explosive blackberry, currant, plum and vanilla aromas are only the beginning, and the subtle echoes of fruit and spice carry over on the featherlight finish. Tannins are beautifully integrated. Should keep improving past 2000. 16,000 cases made.In Bond£2,799.00 -
(12x75cl) 1989
Wine Advocate (96)
Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1989 Château Palmer has always been my favourite vintage from that decade after the 1983. The first bottle was unfortunately corked. The second was as it should be: the nose tensile with red berries, sous-bois, potpourri and strawberry pastille - lively and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant right from the start, silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit, gently building to a harmonious and detailed finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a magnificent Château Palmer that continues to effortlessly dish out so much vinous pleasure. Tasted May 2015.In Bond£6,692.00
