Pauillac
Welcome to the remarkable world of Pauillac, an appellation that stands as a testament to the grandeur and finesse of Bordeaux wines.
Pauillac is home to some of the most celebrated vineyards in Bordeaux, renowned for their impeccable craftsmanship and the sheer magnificence of their wines. At the pinnacle of this appellation lies the iconic Château Lafite Rothschild, a legendary estate that has captivated wine enthusiasts for centuries. Its wines, characterized by their aristocratic finesse, layers of complexity, and remarkable age-worthiness, have become the benchmark for excellence.
Another exceptional vineyard in Pauillac is Château Latour, revered for its consistency in producing wines of extraordinary depth, intensity, and longevity. With its unrivaled pedigree and unparalleled reputation, Château Latour stands as a symbol of Pauillac's winemaking heritage. Château Mouton Rothschild, known for its opulent and opulent wines, delights with its richness, elegance, and artful blending.
Other distinguished vineyards in Pauillac include Pichon Baron, recognized for its precision and structure, and Pichon Lalande, admired for its finesse and feminine charm. Pontet-Canet, with its biodynamic practices and uncompromising commitment to quality, produces wines of immense power, depth, and complexity.
The terroir of Pauillac, with its gravelly and well-draining soils, coupled with the influence of the Gironde estuary, provides ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, the dominant grape variety in the region. Pauillac wines exhibit a captivating blend of blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, graphite, and hints of cigar box, framed by firm yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity. They possess a remarkable structure, balance, and potential for long-term aging.
Pauillac
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Bordeaux | 60 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£531.80 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Blackberry, black cherry, crushed stone and graphite. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with juicy, chewy tannins. Vertical and layered with lovely length. Quite plush. Chewy tannins at the end. Cabernet sauvignon driven. Showing excellent potential. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£498.80 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Blackberry, black cherry, crushed stone and graphite. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with juicy, chewy tannins. Vertical and layered with lovely length. Quite plush. Chewy tannins at the end. Cabernet sauvignon driven. Showing excellent potential. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£275.44 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 1996 Lynch-Moussas is still surprisingly deep in colour, quite limpid, with little sign of its age. The bouquet is classic ‘old school’ Pauillac with pencil shavings infusing the black fruit, touches of cold black tea and mahogany bureau. The palate is medium-bodied with an East Asian-tinged opening, hoisin and a pinch of white pepper. This displays better than expected substance and cohesion, lightly spiced on its finely-tuned and quite vigorous finish. The 1996 is drinking perfectly now and, on this showing, should give another 12-15 years of drinking pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£315.20 |
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Esteemed among connoisseurs, the exquisite Lynch-Moussas 1999, originating from the esteemed Lynch-Moussas château, captures the quintessence of the best Pauillac vintages. Showcasing the rich Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape blend, this wine hails from the aptly lauded Left Bank Bordeaux region of France. Distinguished by its complex and sophisticated palette, the Lynch-Moussas 1999 offers undertones of red and black fruit coupled harmoniously with hints of earth, cedar, and toasty oak. Encapsulated within each bottle is the decades-long vinification expertise of the distinguished Casteja family, who have meticulously crafted every vintage since their acquisition of the estate in 1969. Considered to be at the peak of its maturation, Lynch-Moussas 1999 represents an opportunity to savour an incomparable Pauillac wine, a jewel in the crown of French viticulture. A caveat for enthusiasts—the quantities of this outstanding vintage are limited rendering the Lynch-Moussas 1999 a staple for any discerning wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 86 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£513.67 |
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Wine Advocate (86)Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London and then at the château. The 2006 Château Lynch-Moussas seem mature on the nose with pleasant tobacco-tinged red berry fruit, plenty of forest floor aromas coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly stringy tannin. It is missing some weight towards the second half, but there is still adequate freshness here to suggest that it will offer several more years of drinking pleasure. Tasted April 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JA) |
Inc. VAT
£313.32 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)Dark fruits, raspberry leaf and savoury blueberry fruits, punches of redcurrant, clearly an extremely impressive vintage for the property. Ready to begin drinking now, with cloves, cinnamon, liquorice and tobacco leaf, this is unfussy and enjoyable. 50% new oak for ageing. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£294.72 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This is very dense and intense with lovely intensity and energy. Dense, round and savory tannins. Another winner from here. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-92 (JS) |
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£390.07 |
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James Suckling (92-92)This is precise and linear with a very pretty center palate of tannins and a bright finish. Fresh acidity. Some hazelnuts just at the end, but it’s not from the wood. Elegant and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 92-92 (JS) |
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£213.12 |
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James Suckling (92-92)This is precise and linear with a very pretty center palate of tannins and a bright finish. Fresh acidity. Some hazelnuts just at the end, but it’s not from the wood. Elegant and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£279.58 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Very pretty and bright fruit, such as blackcurrants and blackberries. Full body and tight, firm tannins that are polished and beautiful. Gorgeous. |
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Bordeaux | 96 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£230.98 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Very pretty and bright fruit, such as blackcurrants and blackberries. Full body and tight, firm tannins that are polished and beautiful. Gorgeous. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£201.23 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A big, rich LM with lots of blackcurrants, black chocolate and tar. It’s full and layered with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Muscular and rich. Extracted. A wine for aging. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£354.86 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A big, rich LM with lots of blackcurrants, black chocolate and tar. It’s full and layered with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Muscular and rich. Extracted. A wine for aging. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£239.15 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A big, rich LM with lots of blackcurrants, black chocolate and tar. It’s full and layered with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Muscular and rich. Extracted. A wine for aging. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£255.12 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£342.24 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£216.48 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£374.16 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£250.32 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£205.92 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£231.80 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£468.41 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£203.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£215.60 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Extremely well done with a full body and nicely integrated tannins that give this tension and power. The structure is wonderful. Minty. Chocolate-covered coffee beans. Serious but fun. |
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Bordeaux | 60 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£422.50 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Blackberry, black cherry, crushed stone and graphite. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with juicy, chewy tannins. Vertical and layered with lovely length. Quite plush. Chewy tannins at the end. Cabernet sauvignon driven. Showing excellent potential. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£395.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Blackberry, black cherry, crushed stone and graphite. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with juicy, chewy tannins. Vertical and layered with lovely length. Quite plush. Chewy tannins at the end. Cabernet sauvignon driven. Showing excellent potential. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£213.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 1996 Lynch-Moussas is still surprisingly deep in colour, quite limpid, with little sign of its age. The bouquet is classic ‘old school’ Pauillac with pencil shavings infusing the black fruit, touches of cold black tea and mahogany bureau. The palate is medium-bodied with an East Asian-tinged opening, hoisin and a pinch of white pepper. This displays better than expected substance and cohesion, lightly spiced on its finely-tuned and quite vigorous finish. The 1996 is drinking perfectly now and, on this showing, should give another 12-15 years of drinking pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
In Bond
£242.00 |
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Esteemed among connoisseurs, the exquisite Lynch-Moussas 1999, originating from the esteemed Lynch-Moussas château, captures the quintessence of the best Pauillac vintages. Showcasing the rich Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape blend, this wine hails from the aptly lauded Left Bank Bordeaux region of France. Distinguished by its complex and sophisticated palette, the Lynch-Moussas 1999 offers undertones of red and black fruit coupled harmoniously with hints of earth, cedar, and toasty oak. Encapsulated within each bottle is the decades-long vinification expertise of the distinguished Casteja family, who have meticulously crafted every vintage since their acquisition of the estate in 1969. Considered to be at the peak of its maturation, Lynch-Moussas 1999 represents an opportunity to savour an incomparable Pauillac wine, a jewel in the crown of French viticulture. A caveat for enthusiasts—the quantities of this outstanding vintage are limited rendering the Lynch-Moussas 1999 a staple for any discerning wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 86 (WA) |
In Bond
£396.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86)Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London and then at the château. The 2006 Château Lynch-Moussas seem mature on the nose with pleasant tobacco-tinged red berry fruit, plenty of forest floor aromas coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly stringy tannin. It is missing some weight towards the second half, but there is still adequate freshness here to suggest that it will offer several more years of drinking pleasure. Tasted April 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JA) |
In Bond
£242.50 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)Dark fruits, raspberry leaf and savoury blueberry fruits, punches of redcurrant, clearly an extremely impressive vintage for the property. Ready to begin drinking now, with cloves, cinnamon, liquorice and tobacco leaf, this is unfussy and enjoyable. 50% new oak for ageing. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£227.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This is very dense and intense with lovely intensity and energy. Dense, round and savory tannins. Another winner from here. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-92 (JS) |
In Bond
£293.00 |
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James Suckling (92-92)This is precise and linear with a very pretty center palate of tannins and a bright finish. Fresh acidity. Some hazelnuts just at the end, but it’s not from the wood. Elegant and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 92-92 (JS) |
In Bond
£159.00 |
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James Suckling (92-92)This is precise and linear with a very pretty center palate of tannins and a bright finish. Fresh acidity. Some hazelnuts just at the end, but it’s not from the wood. Elegant and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£213.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Very pretty and bright fruit, such as blackcurrants and blackberries. Full body and tight, firm tannins that are polished and beautiful. Gorgeous. |
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Bordeaux | 96 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£172.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Very pretty and bright fruit, such as blackcurrants and blackberries. Full body and tight, firm tannins that are polished and beautiful. Gorgeous. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£157.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A big, rich LM with lots of blackcurrants, black chocolate and tar. It’s full and layered with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Muscular and rich. Extracted. A wine for aging. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£270.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A big, rich LM with lots of blackcurrants, black chocolate and tar. It’s full and layered with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Muscular and rich. Extracted. A wine for aging. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£180.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A big, rich LM with lots of blackcurrants, black chocolate and tar. It’s full and layered with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Muscular and rich. Extracted. A wine for aging. 73% cabernet sauvignon and 27% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£194.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£248.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£168.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£287.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£190.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£153.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£172.50 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£349.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£148.50 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£159.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Extremely well done with a full body and nicely integrated tannins that give this tension and power. The structure is wonderful. Minty. Chocolate-covered coffee beans. Serious but fun. |
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