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(12x75cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.Inc. VAT£394.87 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.Inc. VAT£466.30 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.Inc. VAT£235.55 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2021 Le Prieuré has as well-defined bouquet with lifted, quite floral red berry fruit mixed with subtle loamy scents. The palate is well-defined with finely chiselled tannins, taut and fresh with a sensual finish. Not a powerful Saint-Émilion, yet this continues this estates strong run of form.Inc. VAT£498.14 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Le Prieuré, the first vintage overseen by the Calon-Ségur team, offers a more outgoing and opulent bouquet than its stablemate Vray Croix de Gay, with scents of blackberry, potpourri and light tobacco that barrel maturation has tempered. The palate features fine-boned tannins and a fresh, linear style, eschewing the warmth of the vintage and feeling sapid toward the finish. This classy Saint-Émilion will age well in bottle. This is recommended.Inc. VAT£90.53 -
Discover Puy Marie Cecile 2022, an exquisite product of the Bordeaux region renowned for its fine wines. Famed for its intricate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes, the Puy Marie Cecile 2022 exhibits a harmonious balance of fruit-driven aromas and silky tannins. A perfect embodiment of the vineyard's traditional wine-making approaches, this fine wine is matured for 18 months within oak barrels, yielding a sumptuous and round finish balanced by a striking minerality. The producer, whose heritage spans across several centuries, is acclaimed for cultivating wines of exceptional quality. A testament to such craftsmanship, Puy Marie Cecile 2022 lends itself to wine lovers who appreciate a complex palette with an enduring finish. Marketed as a limited edition release, the Puy Marie Cecile 2022 embodies a blend of heritage, sophistication, and exclusivity. Sip, savour, and appreciate the sophisticated nuance of this unique Bordeaux wine.
Inc. VAT£336.80 -
(12x75cl) 2015James Suckling (93)
A linear and tight 2015 with chocolate, hazelnut and currant aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows focus and intensity. Pure merlot. Same producer as Smith-Haut-Lafitte. Better in 2020.Inc. VAT£286.18 -
Decanter (93)
A rather opulent nose, with fresh and dried black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and cigar box notes. Very fine in the mouth with silky tannins and excellent concentration of fruit.Inc. VAT£186.35 -
Decanter (93)
2018 is the first year with Cabernet Franc in the mix at Le Thil, and it gives an extra lift to the nose and an extra kick of tension on the finish. On the palate you get the silky, rich roundness of the Merlot, then a muscling in of the tannins towards the finish. There were no stems this time because they felt that there were already plenty of tannins in the skins (since 2014 they have been using a small percentage of whole-bunch fermentation, so this is an interesting departure). 21hl/ha yield.Inc. VAT£337.15 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Atypical Pessac Léognan with a high degree of Merlot. Even on the nose you see a huge difference with its sibling estate Cantelys. This is riper, black fruits, rounder, touch of liquorice, the form in the mouth is very different, enlarges outwards, less dense. A good sign that the two wines are very different but both excellent.Inc. VAT£315.10 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Atypical Pessac Léognan with a high degree of Merlot. Even on the nose you see a huge difference with its sibling estate Cantelys. This is riper, black fruits, rounder, touch of liquorice, the form in the mouth is very different, enlarges outwards, less dense. A good sign that the two wines are very different but both excellent.Inc. VAT£141.95 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Le Thil is a gorgeous, enticing Merlot-based Pessac-Léognan from team at Smith Haut-Lafitte. Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness to this very attractive, mid-weight 2020. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the finish. There is a bit of nervousness in the tannin, but there always is here.Inc. VAT£341.21 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Le Thil is a gorgeous, enticing Merlot-based Pessac-Léognan from team at Smith Haut-Lafitte. Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness to this very attractive, mid-weight 2020. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the finish. There is a bit of nervousness in the tannin, but there always is here.Inc. VAT£200.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
Plenty of graphite and dark berries with fine, creamy tannins. It’s medium-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Tapenade. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. From organically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£176.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Dense black cherry flavours layered with baking spices, cloves, turmeric, chocolate drops. This is enticing, seductive, touch of leafiness and aniseed on the finish plays with an impression of bitterness to deliver lift. 15% whole bunch fermentation to capture tension and salinity from this cool soils of clay and limestone, 15% new oak. Fabien Teitgen technical director, Florence and Daniel Cathiard owners.Inc. VAT£186.80 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2014 Les Grands Chênes is plump, juicy and accessible, all of which make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. In 2014, Les Grands Chênes is on the more delicate side of things, but it is nevertheless very nicely done. Hints of licorice and lavender add nuance to the dark-toned flavors. The 2014 is delicious now, but it will develop more complexity over time. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£202.01 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?Inc. VAT£195.10 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?Inc. VAT£217.90 -
James Suckling (92-93)
A very pretty and tight 2017 with dark-berry, blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Medium body, solid tannins and a fresh finish.Inc. VAT£211.61 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.Inc. VAT£220.01 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.Inc. VAT£120.20 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!Inc. VAT£232.01 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!Inc. VAT£132.20 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.Inc. VAT£210.41 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.Inc. VAT£121.40 -
James Suckling (90-91)
Attractive blackcurrant and walnut character with some mineral and spice. Medium body. Fine tannins. Fresh finish. Not a big wine, but shows finesse and focus for the vintage.Inc. VAT£119.00 -
Direct from the verdant vineyards of Bourgogne, France, the Les Gravieres 2015 bewitches the senses with its complex notes and discerning subtleties. Painstakingly crafted by illustrious winemaker Domaine de la Denante, this Pinot Noir exhibits the intimate knowledge of the grape and the cherished terroir of St-Aubin. The alluring melody of French oak ageing composes an opulent symphony, expressing underlying tones of ripe, black cherry swathed in mulled spice and forest floor. Les Gravieres 2015 reflects the particular elegance and balance emblematic of the vintage, celebrated for its excellent ageing potential. Its delicate balance and pronounced minerality testify to the limestone soils of St-Aubin, a quaint village nestled in valleys north-east of Puligny and Chassagne. Exquisite and refined, Les Gravieres 2015 makes a striking encore bottle for the discerning cellar. This is truly the nectar of aficionados, cementing its prestige as a cornerstone of French viticulture.
Inc. VAT£192.80 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2016 Les Gravières has a perfumed, quite floral bouquet with crushed violet petals infusing the blackberry and strawberry aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity and hints of salted licorice infusing the black fruit. Good build in the mouth and gentle grip on the finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£191.60 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
Made from 100% Merlot, the 2018 Les Gravieres is deep garnet-purple and rocks up with gregarious blueberry pie, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents with nuances of violets, spice cake and mocha. Big, full and decadently fruited, it has a firm frame of super ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing very long and layered.Inc. VAT£316.75 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
Made from 100% Merlot, the 2018 Les Gravieres is deep garnet-purple and rocks up with gregarious blueberry pie, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents with nuances of violets, spice cake and mocha. Big, full and decadently fruited, it has a firm frame of super ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing very long and layered.Inc. VAT£190.78
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(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.In Bond£297.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.In Bond£350.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.In Bond£177.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2021 Le Prieuré has as well-defined bouquet with lifted, quite floral red berry fruit mixed with subtle loamy scents. The palate is well-defined with finely chiselled tannins, taut and fresh with a sensual finish. Not a powerful Saint-Émilion, yet this continues this estates strong run of form.In Bond£395.88 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Le Prieuré, the first vintage overseen by the Calon-Ségur team, offers a more outgoing and opulent bouquet than its stablemate Vray Croix de Gay, with scents of blackberry, potpourri and light tobacco that barrel maturation has tempered. The palate features fine-boned tannins and a fresh, linear style, eschewing the warmth of the vintage and feeling sapid toward the finish. This classy Saint-Émilion will age well in bottle. This is recommended.In Bond£72.00 -
Discover Puy Marie Cecile 2022, an exquisite product of the Bordeaux region renowned for its fine wines. Famed for its intricate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes, the Puy Marie Cecile 2022 exhibits a harmonious balance of fruit-driven aromas and silky tannins. A perfect embodiment of the vineyard's traditional wine-making approaches, this fine wine is matured for 18 months within oak barrels, yielding a sumptuous and round finish balanced by a striking minerality. The producer, whose heritage spans across several centuries, is acclaimed for cultivating wines of exceptional quality. A testament to such craftsmanship, Puy Marie Cecile 2022 lends itself to wine lovers who appreciate a complex palette with an enduring finish. Marketed as a limited edition release, the Puy Marie Cecile 2022 embodies a blend of heritage, sophistication, and exclusivity. Sip, savour, and appreciate the sophisticated nuance of this unique Bordeaux wine.
In Bond£260.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
James Suckling (93)
A linear and tight 2015 with chocolate, hazelnut and currant aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows focus and intensity. Pure merlot. Same producer as Smith-Haut-Lafitte. Better in 2020.In Bond£200.00 -
Decanter (93)
A rather opulent nose, with fresh and dried black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and cigar box notes. Very fine in the mouth with silky tannins and excellent concentration of fruit.In Bond£136.00 -
Decanter (93)
2018 is the first year with Cabernet Franc in the mix at Le Thil, and it gives an extra lift to the nose and an extra kick of tension on the finish. On the palate you get the silky, rich roundness of the Merlot, then a muscling in of the tannins towards the finish. There were no stems this time because they felt that there were already plenty of tannins in the skins (since 2014 they have been using a small percentage of whole-bunch fermentation, so this is an interesting departure). 21hl/ha yield.In Bond£241.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Atypical Pessac Léognan with a high degree of Merlot. Even on the nose you see a huge difference with its sibling estate Cantelys. This is riper, black fruits, rounder, touch of liquorice, the form in the mouth is very different, enlarges outwards, less dense. A good sign that the two wines are very different but both excellent.In Bond£224.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Atypical Pessac Léognan with a high degree of Merlot. Even on the nose you see a huge difference with its sibling estate Cantelys. This is riper, black fruits, rounder, touch of liquorice, the form in the mouth is very different, enlarges outwards, less dense. A good sign that the two wines are very different but both excellent.In Bond£99.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Le Thil is a gorgeous, enticing Merlot-based Pessac-Léognan from team at Smith Haut-Lafitte. Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness to this very attractive, mid-weight 2020. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the finish. There is a bit of nervousness in the tannin, but there always is here.In Bond£243.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Le Thil is a gorgeous, enticing Merlot-based Pessac-Léognan from team at Smith Haut-Lafitte. Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness to this very attractive, mid-weight 2020. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the finish. There is a bit of nervousness in the tannin, but there always is here.In Bond£146.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
Plenty of graphite and dark berries with fine, creamy tannins. It’s medium-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Tapenade. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. From organically grown grapes.In Bond£126.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Dense black cherry flavours layered with baking spices, cloves, turmeric, chocolate drops. This is enticing, seductive, touch of leafiness and aniseed on the finish plays with an impression of bitterness to deliver lift. 15% whole bunch fermentation to capture tension and salinity from this cool soils of clay and limestone, 15% new oak. Fabien Teitgen technical director, Florence and Daniel Cathiard owners.In Bond£135.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2014 Les Grands Chênes is plump, juicy and accessible, all of which make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. In 2014, Les Grands Chênes is on the more delicate side of things, but it is nevertheless very nicely done. Hints of licorice and lavender add nuance to the dark-toned flavors. The 2014 is delicious now, but it will develop more complexity over time. Tasted two times.In Bond£127.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?In Bond£124.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?In Bond£143.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
A very pretty and tight 2017 with dark-berry, blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Medium body, solid tannins and a fresh finish.In Bond£135.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.In Bond£142.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.In Bond£79.50 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!In Bond£152.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!In Bond£89.50 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.In Bond£134.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.In Bond£80.50 -
James Suckling (90-91)
Attractive blackcurrant and walnut character with some mineral and spice. Medium body. Fine tannins. Fresh finish. Not a big wine, but shows finesse and focus for the vintage.In Bond£78.50 -
Direct from the verdant vineyards of Bourgogne, France, the Les Gravieres 2015 bewitches the senses with its complex notes and discerning subtleties. Painstakingly crafted by illustrious winemaker Domaine de la Denante, this Pinot Noir exhibits the intimate knowledge of the grape and the cherished terroir of St-Aubin. The alluring melody of French oak ageing composes an opulent symphony, expressing underlying tones of ripe, black cherry swathed in mulled spice and forest floor. Les Gravieres 2015 reflects the particular elegance and balance emblematic of the vintage, celebrated for its excellent ageing potential. Its delicate balance and pronounced minerality testify to the limestone soils of St-Aubin, a quaint village nestled in valleys north-east of Puligny and Chassagne. Exquisite and refined, Les Gravieres 2015 makes a striking encore bottle for the discerning cellar. This is truly the nectar of aficionados, cementing its prestige as a cornerstone of French viticulture.
In Bond£140.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2016 Les Gravières has a perfumed, quite floral bouquet with crushed violet petals infusing the blackberry and strawberry aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity and hints of salted licorice infusing the black fruit. Good build in the mouth and gentle grip on the finish. Excellent.In Bond£139.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
Made from 100% Merlot, the 2018 Les Gravieres is deep garnet-purple and rocks up with gregarious blueberry pie, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents with nuances of violets, spice cake and mocha. Big, full and decadently fruited, it has a firm frame of super ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing very long and layered.In Bond£224.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
Made from 100% Merlot, the 2018 Les Gravieres is deep garnet-purple and rocks up with gregarious blueberry pie, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents with nuances of violets, spice cake and mocha. Big, full and decadently fruited, it has a firm frame of super ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing very long and layered.In Bond£139.00
Bordeaux has some of the most premium wines in the world with its famous First Growths heralded as far back as Jefferson. However it must be noted that Bordeaux also offers an excellent range, with plenty of great value wines available. Bordeaux has 54 different appellations with varying soil types that give different styles. It has thousands of chateaux, from the small and humble to the overwhelmingly magnificent.
