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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£4,613.09 |
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1 x 150cl Léoville Las Cases 1990 - 96 WA 1 x 150cl Léoville Las Cases 2000 - 98 WA, 100 WS, 100 JS 1 x 150cl Léoville Las Cases 2010 - 97+WA, 100 WE, 100 DC |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£1,488.04 |
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The Robert Parker Selection Bordeaux 100 points 2009 harkens from the lush vineyards of Bordeaux and is the epitome of exquisite winemaking. Crafted with unparalleled finesse, it is a testament to the producer's unwavering commitment to quality, garnering a coveted perfect score from renowned wine critic Robert Parker. This iconic wine exhibits an alluring amalgamation of blackcurrant, cherry, and oriental spices. Unfolding in layers of complexity, its robust character is balanced by a delicate acidity and finely-grained tannins, reflective of the region's rich terroir. Robert Parker Selection Bordeaux 100 points 2009 is matured meticulously in French oak barrels, enhancing its inherent depth and sophistication. Every bottle provides a unique, sensorial journey, promising timeless bliss that resonates with true wine connoisseurs. Immaculately preserved, this vintage is a coveted masterpiece in the world of fine wines. Experience the epitome of excellence with Robert Parker Selection Bordeaux 100 points 2009, a true legacy of Bordeaux's illustrious viti-cultural heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 136 | - |
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£230.69 |
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Crafted from the exquisite vineyards of Margaux, France, the 9 de Marquis de Terme 2014 is a testament to the art of winemaking. This harmoniously structured Margaux blend comprises primarily of Merlot with suave accents of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot presenting a delectable medley of plum, blackcurrant and spice nuances. Cultivated under the regal label of Château Marquis de Terme, a historic fourth growth estate in the Bordeaux region, this wine embodies centuries of French winemaking expertise. The 9 de Marquis de Terme 2014 is diligently aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, eliciting a veil of smoky elegance that frames its robust fruity core. Its formidable structure gradually unveils in the glass, expressing a seamless fusion of opulence and finesse. Savour this tantalising gem as it even more beautifully unravels in the cellar over the coming years. A toast to the epicurean pleasure that is the 9 de Marquis de Terme 2014. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£896.44 |
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James Suckling (97-98)A very exotic Aile d’Argent with dried-mango, fresh-pineapple, and sliced-lemon aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very ripe, yet it’s framed by bright acidity. Tangy and vivid with a long, intense finish. Exciting. Contrastive. 38% semillon and the rest sauvignon blanc and gris. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£722.44 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is full-bodied with layers of fruit. Ripe and flavorful. Lots going on with a fleshy feel. No malolactic this year. Sweet peach, honeysuckle and citrus. Contrastive. 52% sauvignon blanc, 14% sauvignon gris and 34% semillon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) |
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£427.22 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Beautiful intensity and grip through the palate, this shows white pear, juicy citrus, and slate-filled salinity on the finish. Great stuff, with teasingly drawn out flavours, lift and tension, and hidden depths. Some frost meant the yields were lower than normal at 32hl/h. 15% malolactic fermentation to soften the acidities, with Sauvignon Gris vines included within the Sauvignon Blanc count, and no Muscadelle in the blend as the vines have now been uprooted, giving a slight break in style (for the better in my opinion). 3.25ph, 45% new barrels for ageing. First year with Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy as director from beginning to end of the growing season, after Philippe Dhaulluin's retirement. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) |
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£382.94 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Great depth and freshness, fleshy nectarine and spiced pear, fennel and oyster shell, grilled oak and genersoity. Balances salinity and flesh, expertly judged. Harvest August 29 to September 6, 45% new oak for ageing. Co-fermented Muscadelle with Sauvignon Gris. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) |
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£679.49 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Great depth and freshness, fleshy nectarine and spiced pear, fennel and oyster shell, grilled oak and genersoity. Balances salinity and flesh, expertly judged. Harvest August 29 to September 6, 45% new oak for ageing. Co-fermented Muscadelle with Sauvignon Gris. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£271.78 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Just as it was from barrel, the 2016 Alcée is rich, sumptuous and hedonistic. Red plum, dried herb, cherry, spice, tobacco and iron give the 2016 notable aromatic and flavor complexity. The interplay of dense fruit and persistent tannins makes for a compelling wine that delivers serious intensity at its level. The 2016 is super-ripe and potent, but has enough brightness and overall energy to make for a very complete wine. This is a strong showing from Alcée, Nicolas Thienpont's Côte de Castillon. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£174.89 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Just as it was from barrel, the 2016 Alcée is rich, sumptuous and hedonistic. Red plum, dried herb, cherry, spice, tobacco and iron give the 2016 notable aromatic and flavor complexity. The interplay of dense fruit and persistent tannins makes for a compelling wine that delivers serious intensity at its level. The 2016 is super-ripe and potent, but has enough brightness and overall energy to make for a very complete wine. This is a strong showing from Alcée, Nicolas Thienpont's Côte de Castillon. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£147.29 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2017 Alcée has turned out beautifully. Espresso, mocha, sweet red cherry, red plum, mint, cedar and spice give the 2017 very pretty aromatic brightness. Pliant and racy. This mid-weight Nicolas Thienpont's Côtes de Castillon has so much to offer. A touch of whole clusters adds nuance and vibrancy to this very pretty and expressive red. I would give it another year in bottle. There is plenty to look forward to, that is for sure. Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91-93+ (WA) |
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£147.29 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93+). |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£256.18 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Nicolas Thienpont's 2019 Alcée offers notable freshness and energy, which is a very good sign for its potential over the coming years. Sweet dark cherry, plum, tobacco, spice, new leather and licorice all take shape in the glass. There is lovely energy and vibrancy here. Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£164.69 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2020 Alcee has an opaque purple-black color and alluring scents of stewed black plums, black cherry preserves and raspberry pie, plus suggestions of star anise, rose hip tea, wild mushrooms and cinnamon toast. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with densely packed black fruit and red berry accents, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (JS) |
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£1,800.04 |
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James Suckling (94)Made next to the great Haut-Brion. Aromas of cocoa and milk chocolate with dark fruits. Full body, with silky tannins and a polished finish. Very refined tannins. So long and pretty. Class. Try in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,340.66 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2009 Alter Ego de Palmer offers fleshy red cherry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, rose petal mixed with subtle mulch-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and poised with an open and expressive, slightly ferrous finish. This has a lot of personality and it should continue to age well. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-95 (WS) |
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£1,284.07 |
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Wine Spectator (92-95)Velvety and inviting, with lovely dark plum and blackberry fruit, followed by a long, caressing finish. This has some grip too, but it's nicely integrated. Should have some staying power. Tasted non-blind. Score range: 92-95 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 88-90 (VN (AG)) |
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£111.20 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)Red cherry jam, raspberries, white flowers and spices flesh out on the 2013 Alter Ego. A juicy, succulent wine, the Alter Ego offers lovely up-front fruit married to the bright, lively acidity of the year. Sweet floral notes reappear on the lifted finish. This is a very pretty, feminine wine with plenty of near-term appeal. There is a lot to like here. The blend is 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£1,210.87 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£511.24 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£346.43 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is very concentrated yet soft and fresh in texture. Full-bodied and round and mouth-filling. So impressive how it fills your mouth yet remains fresh. It’s so framed. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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£373.24 |
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James Suckling (94)This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body. The flavors turn to wet earth and mushrooms with some leather. A blend of 53% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Lovely finish. Try after 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
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£387.04 |
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Decanter (95)Gorgeous rich dark purple in the glass. Quite jammy and concentrated on the nose, heady and perfumed with a lovely delicate florality to it too. Great freshness on the palate, juicy but a dark blackcurrant and cherry fruit juice. Beautifully balanced with integrated tannins and oak. Well defined fruit, generous and quite abundant against softly grippy, velvety tannins that just give support to the overall frame. It's serious but with a lightness of touch and playfulness - energetic and lively but still with depth. A great Alter Ego and confident winemaking on show. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
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£418.84 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 17+ (JR) |
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£368.44 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£327.23 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£646.06 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£432.04 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£382.84 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£965.38 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is dense and velvety with a creamy texture. Blackberry, blueberry and stone aromas and flavors. Layered. Very primary and focused. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£3,825.00 |
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1 x 150cl Léoville Las Cases 1990 - 96 WA 1 x 150cl Léoville Las Cases 2000 - 98 WA, 100 WS, 100 JS 1 x 150cl Léoville Las Cases 2010 - 97+WA, 100 WE, 100 DC |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£1,224.00 |
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The Robert Parker Selection Bordeaux 100 points 2009 harkens from the lush vineyards of Bordeaux and is the epitome of exquisite winemaking. Crafted with unparalleled finesse, it is a testament to the producer's unwavering commitment to quality, garnering a coveted perfect score from renowned wine critic Robert Parker. This iconic wine exhibits an alluring amalgamation of blackcurrant, cherry, and oriental spices. Unfolding in layers of complexity, its robust character is balanced by a delicate acidity and finely-grained tannins, reflective of the region's rich terroir. Robert Parker Selection Bordeaux 100 points 2009 is matured meticulously in French oak barrels, enhancing its inherent depth and sophistication. Every bottle provides a unique, sensorial journey, promising timeless bliss that resonates with true wine connoisseurs. Immaculately preserved, this vintage is a coveted masterpiece in the world of fine wines. Experience the epitome of excellence with Robert Parker Selection Bordeaux 100 points 2009, a true legacy of Bordeaux's illustrious viti-cultural heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 136 | - |
In Bond
£173.00 |
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Crafted from the exquisite vineyards of Margaux, France, the 9 de Marquis de Terme 2014 is a testament to the art of winemaking. This harmoniously structured Margaux blend comprises primarily of Merlot with suave accents of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot presenting a delectable medley of plum, blackcurrant and spice nuances. Cultivated under the regal label of Château Marquis de Terme, a historic fourth growth estate in the Bordeaux region, this wine embodies centuries of French winemaking expertise. The 9 de Marquis de Terme 2014 is diligently aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, eliciting a veil of smoky elegance that frames its robust fruity core. Its formidable structure gradually unveils in the glass, expressing a seamless fusion of opulence and finesse. Savour this tantalising gem as it even more beautifully unravels in the cellar over the coming years. A toast to the epicurean pleasure that is the 9 de Marquis de Terme 2014. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£731.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)A very exotic Aile d’Argent with dried-mango, fresh-pineapple, and sliced-lemon aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very ripe, yet it’s framed by bright acidity. Tangy and vivid with a long, intense finish. Exciting. Contrastive. 38% semillon and the rest sauvignon blanc and gris. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£586.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is full-bodied with layers of fruit. Ripe and flavorful. Lots going on with a fleshy feel. No malolactic this year. Sweet peach, honeysuckle and citrus. Contrastive. 52% sauvignon blanc, 14% sauvignon gris and 34% semillon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) |
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£348.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Beautiful intensity and grip through the palate, this shows white pear, juicy citrus, and slate-filled salinity on the finish. Great stuff, with teasingly drawn out flavours, lift and tension, and hidden depths. Some frost meant the yields were lower than normal at 32hl/h. 15% malolactic fermentation to soften the acidities, with Sauvignon Gris vines included within the Sauvignon Blanc count, and no Muscadelle in the blend as the vines have now been uprooted, giving a slight break in style (for the better in my opinion). 3.25ph, 45% new barrels for ageing. First year with Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy as director from beginning to end of the growing season, after Philippe Dhaulluin's retirement. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) |
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£309.50 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Great depth and freshness, fleshy nectarine and spiced pear, fennel and oyster shell, grilled oak and genersoity. Balances salinity and flesh, expertly judged. Harvest August 29 to September 6, 45% new oak for ageing. Co-fermented Muscadelle with Sauvignon Gris. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JA) |
In Bond
£547.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)Great depth and freshness, fleshy nectarine and spiced pear, fennel and oyster shell, grilled oak and genersoity. Balances salinity and flesh, expertly judged. Harvest August 29 to September 6, 45% new oak for ageing. Co-fermented Muscadelle with Sauvignon Gris. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£188.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Just as it was from barrel, the 2016 Alcée is rich, sumptuous and hedonistic. Red plum, dried herb, cherry, spice, tobacco and iron give the 2016 notable aromatic and flavor complexity. The interplay of dense fruit and persistent tannins makes for a compelling wine that delivers serious intensity at its level. The 2016 is super-ripe and potent, but has enough brightness and overall energy to make for a very complete wine. This is a strong showing from Alcée, Nicolas Thienpont's Côte de Castillon. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£126.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Just as it was from barrel, the 2016 Alcée is rich, sumptuous and hedonistic. Red plum, dried herb, cherry, spice, tobacco and iron give the 2016 notable aromatic and flavor complexity. The interplay of dense fruit and persistent tannins makes for a compelling wine that delivers serious intensity at its level. The 2016 is super-ripe and potent, but has enough brightness and overall energy to make for a very complete wine. This is a strong showing from Alcée, Nicolas Thienpont's Côte de Castillon. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£103.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2017 Alcée has turned out beautifully. Espresso, mocha, sweet red cherry, red plum, mint, cedar and spice give the 2017 very pretty aromatic brightness. Pliant and racy. This mid-weight Nicolas Thienpont's Côtes de Castillon has so much to offer. A touch of whole clusters adds nuance and vibrancy to this very pretty and expressive red. I would give it another year in bottle. There is plenty to look forward to, that is for sure. Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91-93+ (WA) |
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£103.50 |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£175.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Nicolas Thienpont's 2019 Alcée offers notable freshness and energy, which is a very good sign for its potential over the coming years. Sweet dark cherry, plum, tobacco, spice, new leather and licorice all take shape in the glass. There is lovely energy and vibrancy here. Tasted three times. |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
£118.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2020 Alcee has an opaque purple-black color and alluring scents of stewed black plums, black cherry preserves and raspberry pie, plus suggestions of star anise, rose hip tea, wild mushrooms and cinnamon toast. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with densely packed black fruit and red berry accents, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (JS) |
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£1,484.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Made next to the great Haut-Brion. Aromas of cocoa and milk chocolate with dark fruits. Full body, with silky tannins and a polished finish. Very refined tannins. So long and pretty. Class. Try in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,080.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2009 Alter Ego de Palmer offers fleshy red cherry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, rose petal mixed with subtle mulch-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and poised with an open and expressive, slightly ferrous finish. This has a lot of personality and it should continue to age well. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-95 (WS) |
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£1,038.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92-95)Velvety and inviting, with lovely dark plum and blackberry fruit, followed by a long, caressing finish. This has some grip too, but it's nicely integrated. Should have some staying power. Tasted non-blind. Score range: 92-95 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 88-90 (VN (AG)) |
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£90.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)Red cherry jam, raspberries, white flowers and spices flesh out on the 2013 Alter Ego. A juicy, succulent wine, the Alter Ego offers lovely up-front fruit married to the bright, lively acidity of the year. Sweet floral notes reappear on the lifted finish. This is a very pretty, feminine wine with plenty of near-term appeal. There is a lot to like here. The blend is 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£977.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£410.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is very concentrated yet soft and fresh in texture. Full-bodied and round and mouth-filling. So impressive how it fills your mouth yet remains fresh. It’s so framed. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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£295.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body. The flavors turn to wet earth and mushrooms with some leather. A blend of 53% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Lovely finish. Try after 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£306.50 |
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Decanter (95)Gorgeous rich dark purple in the glass. Quite jammy and concentrated on the nose, heady and perfumed with a lovely delicate florality to it too. Great freshness on the palate, juicy but a dark blackcurrant and cherry fruit juice. Beautifully balanced with integrated tannins and oak. Well defined fruit, generous and quite abundant against softly grippy, velvety tannins that just give support to the overall frame. It's serious but with a lightness of touch and playfulness - energetic and lively but still with depth. A great Alter Ego and confident winemaking on show. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
In Bond
£333.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 17+ (JR) |
In Bond
£291.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£262.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£517.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£344.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£303.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£766.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is dense and velvety with a creamy texture. Blackberry, blueberry and stone aromas and flavors. Layered. Very primary and focused. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux's relatively diverse weather, particularly its rainfall, means that vintage variation can be quite broad between some years. However advances in wine making techniques, technology and investment has meant that many chateaux are still able to create very good wines in "lesser vintages". From the best vintages wines are made that are clambered for all over the world and mature excellently for many years.
This is a selection of some of our favourite vintages from Bordeaux over the last few decades, as well some more recent ones.
