Saint-Julien
Welcome to Saint-Julien, the picturesque Bordeaux appellation known for producing some of the most balanced and refined wines in the region. Saint-Julien wines are characterized by their elegant structure, nuanced fruit flavors, and subtle tannins. Saint-Julien is located south of Pauillac and north of Margaux, in the heart of the Médoc on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. The area's unique terroir, characterized by gravelly soil and a maritime climate, allows for cultivating the region's signature varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Saint-Julien is home to illustrious wineries such as the Super Seconds Château Leoville Las-Cases and Château Ducru Beaucaillou, alongside other renowned estates like Château Leoville Barton and Château Leoville Poyferre. The greatest examples of this formidable terroir are always breathtakingly elegant and balanced whilst possessing tremendous character and the ability to age as well as any great Médoc.
Experience the elegance and refinement of Saint-Julien wines today. Browse our selection and discover why this picturesque Bordeaux appellation is considered one of the finest wine regions in the world.
Saint-Julien
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (DC) |
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£640.56 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£87.72 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (DC) |
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£201.96 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (DC) |
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£445.32 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£855.84 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£167.21 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£400.08 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 96 (WA) |
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£927.84 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 96 (WA) |
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£448.84 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-97+ (TDB) |
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£540.26 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97+ (TDB) |
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£911.38 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97+ (TDB) |
Inc. VAT
£677.96 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-97+ (TDB) |
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£466.46 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-97+ (TDB) |
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£1,000.14 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
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£505.92 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The 2022 Château Gruaud Larose is largely Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 14% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 95% new barrels. It's an inky-hued 2022 that has a killer nose of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, liquid violets, and a beautiful, crushed stone-like minerality. This powerful, full-bodied Gruaud La Rose has plenty of mid-palate depth, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's probably best hidden in the back of the cellar for a decade if possible, but it should be incredibly long-lived. I think it's as good as the 2018 and one of the absolute classics from this château. |
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Gruaud Larose
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2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97 (DC) |
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£672 -
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Bordeaux | 61 | 97 (DC) |
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£447.80 |
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£289.61 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Haut Beychevelle Gloria 1997, a discerning selection from Bordeaux's prestigious Saint-Julien appellation. This distinguished red wine is meticulously crafted from a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grown in the renowned Haut Beychevelle vineyard. The estate, founded in 1645, is celebrated internationally for its wines' distinct elegance and longevity. The Haut Beychevelle Gloria's 1997 vintage has mellowed exceptionally, revealing velvety tannins and sumptuous flavours of black fruit, truffles, and graphite. A full-bodied, well-structured wine, it remains beautifully balanced, a testament to the skilled winemaking team’s commitment to producing wines of consistent, superior quality. This distinguished Haut Beychevelle Gloria 1997 vintage, exemplifying the captivating nuances of Saint-Julien terroir, is a fitting celebration of an esteemed heritage. Celebrate your finest moments with the Haut Beychevelle Gloria 1997, a manifestation of centuries-old French winemaking tradition, coveted by connoisseurs globally. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£432.24 |
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The Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 is a stellar representation of Bordeaux's renowned craftsmanship. Produced by the sought-after Domaines Henri Martin, located in the region's heart, this elegant wine encapsulates the estate's commitment to quality. Fruit for the Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 is meticulously chosen from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, marrying these rich varietals offers exquisite balance and complexity. Following rigorous harvesting, the yielded grapes undergo vinification in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats, fostering a marriage of modern innovation with traditional winemaking. The maturation in French oak barrels for a year provides Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 its distinct, powerful character. Expect a harmonious medley of ripe red fruits, accented by hints of spices and subtle oak nuances. On the palate, you will experience an unwavering tannic structure, punctuated with meritorious acidity, culminating in a persistent and refine finish. The Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 is indeed a Bordeaux masterpiece, deserving of your discerning palate. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | - |
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£174.80 |
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Unveiling the remarkable Bridane 2016, a true premium product of its renowned winery, Château Tour Saint Pierre. Situated in the heart of Saint-Julien, this exemplary winery upholds a traditional approach to winemaking, ensuring impeccable quality. Originating from a blend of 47% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13% Cabernet Franc, Bridane 2016 captivates the palate with nuanced layers of red fruit and spice, perfectly balanced with seamless tannins. Skilfully crafted in French Barrique barrels where it matured for 12 months, the Bridane 2016 typifies refinement and sophistication, a testament to the craftsmanship practised in its creation. Ministry-like wine critics have lauded the wine for its complexity, characterising it as a vintage that balances intensity and finesse. An exceptional choice for collectors and connoisseurs, Bridane 2016 offers an immersing drinking experience that not only exemplifies but elevates Saint-Julien's esteemed winemaking legacy. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | - |
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£186.80 |
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Discover the opulent intricacies of the Bridane 2018, a veritable emblem of Bordeaux's renowned Saint-Julien appellation. This sophisticated, medium-bodied red wine is meticulously crafted by the celebrated Château Branaire-Ducru, a fourth-growth estate with a venerable legacy dating back to 1680. Immerse in the rich tapestry of intense berry flavours, perfectly harmonised with subtle nuances of cedar, tobacco, and spices. Faithful adherence to traditional vinification methods and maturing in French oak barrels endow Bridane 2018 with elegant structure and balance. The allure of Bridane 2018 lies in its remarkable ageing potential, promising an enriching journey of evolving complexities and palatial progression. Aligned with Saint-Julien's reputation for wines of unparalleled finesse and delicacy, the Bridane 2018 stands as a testament to the masterful blend of 58% Merlot with traces of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Revel in the epitome of Bordeaux’s finest with the distinct, splendid charm of Bridane 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 19 | - |
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£186.80 |
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Relish an opulent taste of French tradition with the distinguished Bridane 2019. Crafted in the temperate climes of Bordeaux's Saint-Julien appellation, this fine wine encapsulates the mastery of its producer, Chateau de Bridane. Cultivated from an idyllic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, Bridane's 2019 vintage unveils rich layers of red and black fruits, subtly interwoven with invigorating mineral tones and a velvety tannic structure. Aged in quintessential French oak barrels, the Bridane 2019 lends a luxuriantly full-bodied profile, harmoniously balancing its opulent fruitiness with an intriguing hint of spice and earthly undertones. Its unique qualities have been consistently lauded by prominent wine publications globally. Whether savoured alone or paired with gourmet dishes, each sip of the Bridane 2019 is an exquisite testament to the venerable artistry behind its creation. Enthralling connoisseurs with its majestic elegance, the Bridane 2019 represents the zenith of refined viticulture. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | - |
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£294.41 |
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Steeped in a rich winemaking history, the Bridane 2020 is an exquisite example of French viticulture. From the renowned cellars of Château de Bridane, this vintage is a careful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grown in the finest vineyards of the Saint-Julien appellation. The temperate 2020 harvest has culminated into a robust wine, reflecting the lush oak and rich fruit aromas in its depths. Each sip reveals intricate layers of blackcurrant, ripe plum and subtle hints of spice, signifying the expert maturation and barrel ageing. With producers following sustainable practices, the Bridane 2020 is a true embodiment of terroir and craftsmanship - a vintage that marries tradition and innovation. This wine exudes elegance on the palate and finishes with a velvety texture and enduring complexity, testament to the exceptional quality of Bordeaux wines. A bottle of Bridane 2020 would be a charming addition to any discerning wine enthusiast's collection. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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£91.32 |
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James Suckling (93)Aromas of blackberry and blueberries, with Chinese spices, follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a mineral, floral and chewy finish. Beautiful already, but needs at least three or four years to soften and open. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (DC) |
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£509.00 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£70.00 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£159.00 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£352.50 |
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Decanter (96)A gorgeous dark purple colour in the glass with a bright pink rim. It is a little reticent on the nose, just giving a hint of fragranced fruit with dark chocolate, caramel and sweet coffee touches - so inviting. Ultra sleek and suave on the palate but at the same time racy and vibrant. A combination of rich black fruits and quite savoury aspects on the palate, tar, tobacco and wood smoke with black currants and cherries but here the emphasis really is on those herbal, medicinal aspects that give this such a serious tone but also such interest and intrigue. Lifted and bright on the palate but soft tannins letting the aromatics do all the talking. Seductive. Will be incredibly moreish in a few years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£676.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£134.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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£321.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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£736.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 96 (WA) |
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£357.50 |
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Wine Advocate (96)A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-97+ (TDB) |
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£433.00 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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£721.00 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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£542.00 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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£371.50 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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£799.00 |
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The Drinks Business (95-97+)Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 12.5% alcohol; tasted between appointments at the property with Arnaud Frédéric and, later, at Lagrange with consistent if initially rather hastily written notes). I had some trouble tracking down a sample as this was not presented at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin. But I am really pleased that I persisted as this is staggeringly brilliant and definitely one of the wines of the vintage – as, indeed, it was in 2020 (not that many people tasted it en primeur either). A very dark cool-vintage Cabernet nose – of brambles and blackberry, with a touch of cassis that builds in the glass with aeration. There is great presence and intensity to the pure dark bright, fresh crunchy fruit in a deeply expressive and impressively aromatically striking nose. Thyme, freshly plucked from the stalk, a stony minerality, and graphite and pencil-shavings. On the palate, this is plunge-pool deep, dense and compact yet with a wondrously graceful lift and elegance to it. Archetypally Gruaud Larose – with all that graphite minerality– but taken to a new level texturally. The 2021 is fabulously intense, deep dark and utterly captivating. There is incredible purity, great layering and pixilation, and yet a degree of density and profundity that is really rare in the vintage, even in St Julien. The bright aerial fruit provides loads of mid-palate interest. On the finish this is lively and racy, with a touch of cool menthol and a lovely grip from the tannins that ripple gloriously to a distant vanishing point, cleansing the palate as they do. This really flows and there is a brilliant tension between the tannins that want to strap the fruit to the compact linear spine and the exuberance of the fruit that glides and glistens in a brilliant sinuous crystalline river of fresh juiciness. This is right up there with Las Cases for me in this vintage. |
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£403.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The 2022 Château Gruaud Larose is largely Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 14% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 95% new barrels. It's an inky-hued 2022 that has a killer nose of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, liquid violets, and a beautiful, crushed stone-like minerality. This powerful, full-bodied Gruaud La Rose has plenty of mid-palate depth, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's probably best hidden in the back of the cellar for a decade if possible, but it should be incredibly long-lived. I think it's as good as the 2018 and one of the absolute classics from this château. |
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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£352.50 |
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Indulge in the exquisite Haut Beychevelle Gloria 1997, a discerning selection from Bordeaux's prestigious Saint-Julien appellation. This distinguished red wine is meticulously crafted from a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grown in the renowned Haut Beychevelle vineyard. The estate, founded in 1645, is celebrated internationally for its wines' distinct elegance and longevity. The Haut Beychevelle Gloria's 1997 vintage has mellowed exceptionally, revealing velvety tannins and sumptuous flavours of black fruit, truffles, and graphite. A full-bodied, well-structured wine, it remains beautifully balanced, a testament to the skilled winemaking team’s commitment to producing wines of consistent, superior quality. This distinguished Haut Beychevelle Gloria 1997 vintage, exemplifying the captivating nuances of Saint-Julien terroir, is a fitting celebration of an esteemed heritage. Celebrate your finest moments with the Haut Beychevelle Gloria 1997, a manifestation of centuries-old French winemaking tradition, coveted by connoisseurs globally. |
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£323.00 |
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The Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 is a stellar representation of Bordeaux's renowned craftsmanship. Produced by the sought-after Domaines Henri Martin, located in the region's heart, this elegant wine encapsulates the estate's commitment to quality. Fruit for the Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 is meticulously chosen from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, marrying these rich varietals offers exquisite balance and complexity. Following rigorous harvesting, the yielded grapes undergo vinification in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats, fostering a marriage of modern innovation with traditional winemaking. The maturation in French oak barrels for a year provides Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 its distinct, powerful character. Expect a harmonious medley of ripe red fruits, accented by hints of spices and subtle oak nuances. On the palate, you will experience an unwavering tannic structure, punctuated with meritorious acidity, culminating in a persistent and refine finish. The Haut Beychevelle Gloria 2016 is indeed a Bordeaux masterpiece, deserving of your discerning palate. |
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£125.00 |
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Unveiling the remarkable Bridane 2016, a true premium product of its renowned winery, Château Tour Saint Pierre. Situated in the heart of Saint-Julien, this exemplary winery upholds a traditional approach to winemaking, ensuring impeccable quality. Originating from a blend of 47% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13% Cabernet Franc, Bridane 2016 captivates the palate with nuanced layers of red fruit and spice, perfectly balanced with seamless tannins. Skilfully crafted in French Barrique barrels where it matured for 12 months, the Bridane 2016 typifies refinement and sophistication, a testament to the craftsmanship practised in its creation. Ministry-like wine critics have lauded the wine for its complexity, characterising it as a vintage that balances intensity and finesse. An exceptional choice for collectors and connoisseurs, Bridane 2016 offers an immersing drinking experience that not only exemplifies but elevates Saint-Julien's esteemed winemaking legacy. |
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£135.00 |
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Discover the opulent intricacies of the Bridane 2018, a veritable emblem of Bordeaux's renowned Saint-Julien appellation. This sophisticated, medium-bodied red wine is meticulously crafted by the celebrated Château Branaire-Ducru, a fourth-growth estate with a venerable legacy dating back to 1680. Immerse in the rich tapestry of intense berry flavours, perfectly harmonised with subtle nuances of cedar, tobacco, and spices. Faithful adherence to traditional vinification methods and maturing in French oak barrels endow Bridane 2018 with elegant structure and balance. The allure of Bridane 2018 lies in its remarkable ageing potential, promising an enriching journey of evolving complexities and palatial progression. Aligned with Saint-Julien's reputation for wines of unparalleled finesse and delicacy, the Bridane 2018 stands as a testament to the masterful blend of 58% Merlot with traces of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Revel in the epitome of Bordeaux’s finest with the distinct, splendid charm of Bridane 2018. |
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£135.00 |
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Relish an opulent taste of French tradition with the distinguished Bridane 2019. Crafted in the temperate climes of Bordeaux's Saint-Julien appellation, this fine wine encapsulates the mastery of its producer, Chateau de Bridane. Cultivated from an idyllic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, Bridane's 2019 vintage unveils rich layers of red and black fruits, subtly interwoven with invigorating mineral tones and a velvety tannic structure. Aged in quintessential French oak barrels, the Bridane 2019 lends a luxuriantly full-bodied profile, harmoniously balancing its opulent fruitiness with an intriguing hint of spice and earthly undertones. Its unique qualities have been consistently lauded by prominent wine publications globally. Whether savoured alone or paired with gourmet dishes, each sip of the Bridane 2019 is an exquisite testament to the venerable artistry behind its creation. Enthralling connoisseurs with its majestic elegance, the Bridane 2019 represents the zenith of refined viticulture. |
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£204.00 |
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Steeped in a rich winemaking history, the Bridane 2020 is an exquisite example of French viticulture. From the renowned cellars of Château de Bridane, this vintage is a careful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grown in the finest vineyards of the Saint-Julien appellation. The temperate 2020 harvest has culminated into a robust wine, reflecting the lush oak and rich fruit aromas in its depths. Each sip reveals intricate layers of blackcurrant, ripe plum and subtle hints of spice, signifying the expert maturation and barrel ageing. With producers following sustainable practices, the Bridane 2020 is a true embodiment of terroir and craftsmanship - a vintage that marries tradition and innovation. This wine exudes elegance on the palate and finishes with a velvety texture and enduring complexity, testament to the exceptional quality of Bordeaux wines. A bottle of Bridane 2020 would be a charming addition to any discerning wine enthusiast's collection. |
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£73.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Aromas of blackberry and blueberries, with Chinese spices, follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a mineral, floral and chewy finish. Beautiful already, but needs at least three or four years to soften and open. |
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