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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£518.20 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£325.66 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch. |
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Bordeaux | 81 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£235.69 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£337.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)One of the riper, more powerful wines in the vintage, the 2017 Enclos Tourmaline boasts a deep purple color as well as a monster bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, plums, roasted herbs, and candied violets. Structured, tannic, full-bodied, and in need of a solid 4-5 years (or more) of bottle age, it should be one of the longer-lived wines in the vintage from Pomerol. This cuvee comes from a miniscule one-hectare plot, just beside Chateau Clinet, that prior to 2012 belonged to Chateau La Patache. It was purchased in 2012 by Hong Kong financer Peter Kwok and it’s been up with the top wines of the vintage ever since. The wine is always 100% Merlot, aged 20 months all in new barrels, and it hit 14.5% natural alcohol. There are a tiny 2,000 bottles produced. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | - |
Inc. VAT
£159.80 |
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Esprit de Saint-Pierre 2017 exemplifies the pinnacle of fine winemaking from the renowned Loire Valley. Crafted by the esteemed Domaine Saint-Pierre, this vintage begins with hand-selected Cabernet Franc grapes, cultivated in meticulously maintained vineyards that benefit from the region's unique terroir. Employing traditional fermentation techniques in open-top stainless steel vats, the wine preserves its vibrant aromatics and fresh acidity. Following fermentation, Esprit de Saint-Pierre 2017 undergoes a graceful ageing process in French oak barrels for twelve months, imparting subtle spice and vanilla nuances without overshadowing its innate elegance. The 2017 harvest benefited from ideal climatic conditions, resulting in a wine of exceptional balance and complexity. With its deep ruby hue, aromas of red berries and floral notes transition seamlessly into a refined palate, offering lingering tannins and a harmonious finish. Esprit de Saint-Pierre 2017 is a testament to Domaine Saint-Pierre's dedication to excellence, making it a distinguished addition to any connoisseur’s collection. |
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Bordeaux | 53 | 93 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£186.20 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2017 Château Faugères offers a much more open-knit, sunny style, with sweet, sun-kissed red and black fruits as well as notes of spicy herbs, incense, and flowers. It's medium-bodied, has a balanced, elegant mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's impossible to resist today yet should keep for another decade with ease. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£659.21 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95+)I love this tiny Pomerol estate, which is brilliantly run by Jeremy Chasseuil. The vineyard covers just over six hectares situated between Trotanoy and Latour A Pomerol, in the Clinet sector of the Pomerol appellation. The 2017 Chateau Feytit-Clinet is mostly Merlot (there’s 7% Cabernet Franc) that spent 16 months in 65% new French oak. It’s never a shy wine, and the 2017 offers loads of ripe black fruits, lavender, orange blossom, and exotic floral and violet aromatics. These carry to a full-bodied Pomerol that has a mouthfilling, expansive texture, ripe, sweet tannins, and a great finish. It offers more fruit, opulence, and sexiness than just about every wine in the vintage. It’s already hard to resist yet will benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£1,280.64 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Figeac is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and ample, the 2017 soars out of the glass with vertical intensity and explosive power. The flavors are just pulsing with energy. Time in the glass brings out a captivating range of lavender, spice, mint and rose petal overtones. The 2017 Figeac is a towering achievement from Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team. When Michel Rolland was appointed consulting winemaker some years back, many feared the personality of Figeac would be lost. It is impossible for an outsider to truly know how small or large the impact of a single person is, but Figeac has indisputably been one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank over these last few years. The 2017 is a real "wow" wine; don't miss it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£829.08 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Figeac is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and ample, the 2017 soars out of the glass with vertical intensity and explosive power. The flavors are just pulsing with energy. Time in the glass brings out a captivating range of lavender, spice, mint and rose petal overtones. The 2017 Figeac is a towering achievement from Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team. When Michel Rolland was appointed consulting winemaker some years back, many feared the personality of Figeac would be lost. It is impossible for an outsider to truly know how small or large the impact of a single person is, but Figeac has indisputably been one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank over these last few years. The 2017 is a real "wow" wine; don't miss it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£695.52 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Figeac is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and ample, the 2017 soars out of the glass with vertical intensity and explosive power. The flavors are just pulsing with energy. Time in the glass brings out a captivating range of lavender, spice, mint and rose petal overtones. The 2017 Figeac is a towering achievement from Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team. When Michel Rolland was appointed consulting winemaker some years back, many feared the personality of Figeac would be lost. It is impossible for an outsider to truly know how small or large the impact of a single person is, but Figeac has indisputably been one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank over these last few years. The 2017 is a real "wow" wine; don't miss it. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£249.35 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-97)The 2017 Fleur Cardinale is extraordinary. Sumptuous and explosive, rich, deep, head spinning endowed with magnificent intensity. A rush of red cherry, raspberry, leather and floral notes lift from the glass. Even with all of its richness, the 2017 possesses remarkable freshness and energy. Sadly, frost lowered production from 60-70,000 bottles to what will be around 1,000 magnums. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£193.32 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2017 Fonplégade is classy, polished and simply impeccable in its balance. The Fonplégade is not a huge wine, but it has really gained in finesse over the course of its aging. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, mint and cinnamon add character to this racy, silky, exceptionally polished Saint-Émilion. Floral overtones add brightness to the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 90-92 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£135.47 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (90-92)Made from 93% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Château Fonroque has a beautifully complex nose of Christmas spice, fruit cake, sweet oak, and beautifully ripe red and black fruits. With medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, seductive texture, and sweet tannin, it's an impressive 2017 that should easily end up being an outstanding wine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 87 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£240.54 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (87)The 2017 Fourcas Hosten is admittedly a bit of a comedown after the high point of the previous vintage. This is much more introverted and earthy on the nose, missing the fruité of the 2016. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly coarse tannins and modest depth, but as before, I still find the finish rather dry. |
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Bordeaux | 48 | - |
Inc. VAT
£177.20 |
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Richly layered and boasting the allure of a fine white Bordeaux, the Fourcas Hosten Blanc 2017 encapsulates the quintessence of French winemaking heritage. Produced by Château Fourcas Hosten, a revered vineyard in the heart of Listrac-Médoc, this remarkable vintage reflects its history and distinguished terroir. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, it's aged delicately in French oak barrels, resonating a well-rounded complexity. An expressive bouquet of ripe citrus fruits, fresh herbs and a sea-salt undertone lend to its charm, while a nuanced palate of bright, crisp acidity and buttery smoothness elevate its refined finish. All these gustatory elements are harmoniously integrated to exemplify the charisma of Fourcas Hosten Blanc 2017, making it highly sought-after by fine wine enthusiasts globally. Exemplary on its own or as an augmenter of a culinary journey, this vino truly presents an authentic taste of Bordeaux's leisured elegance at its best. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£644.64 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A dense and flavorful red already with dark-berry, seaweed and wet-earth undertones. Full body and round and chewy tannins. Green olives on the finish. Serious for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£362.52 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A dense and flavorful red already with dark-berry, seaweed and wet-earth undertones. Full body and round and chewy tannins. Green olives on the finish. Serious for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£601.00 |
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Decanter (95)Soft and a touch earth on the attack but pulls itself together to show firmly in-control tannins. There is a natural austerity offset by a clear punch of redcurrant, raspberry and autumnal fruits. Good freshness, softened by smoked cedar on the finish. Reminds me of an early stage 2011, and this wine in 2017 seems set to age just as gracefully in the end. |
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Bordeaux | 21 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£311.29 |
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Decanter (95)Soft and a touch earth on the attack but pulls itself together to show firmly in-control tannins. There is a natural austerity offset by a clear punch of redcurrant, raspberry and autumnal fruits. Good freshness, softened by smoked cedar on the finish. Reminds me of an early stage 2011, and this wine in 2017 seems set to age just as gracefully in the end. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£227.52 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2017 Gloria is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. A rush of bright red cherry and plum fruit, blood orange, iron, dried flowers and mint gives the 2017 its sense of energy. Medium in body and full of character, Gloria is one of the highlights of the vintage. Don't miss it. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£211.78 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2017 Grand Mayne has an attractive bouquet with red cherries, wild strawberry and blackcurrant, hints of humidor and clove emerging with time. There is clearly impressive intensity here in the context of the growing season. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins. There is superb freshness and cohesion with supple, lithe red berry fruit mixed with white pepper and bay leaf on the finish. This is an excellent wine from Jean-Antoine Nony and his team. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£335.81 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2017 Grand Tayac has a bold bouquet with vigorous blackberry, wild strawberry and crushed rose petal aromas - aromatics that do not hold back! The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Perhaps the oak comes across a little too much on the finish, but there is good structure with an appealing velvety finish. Very fine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 89 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£172.18 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (89)The 2017 Grand Village comes mainly from the clay-limestone plateau that survived the frost that reduced production to only 9% of normal. "We were hit quite badly with frost in 2017 but we found by June that some vines were acting weird" Omri Ram told me when I visited Lafleur. "So we pruned back very early to help the vines get back into shape." It has a potent bouquet with mulberry, lavender and hoisin aromas. The floral aspect becomes stronger and stronger with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry, quite spicy and a little chewier than recent vintages. Slightly bitter towards the finish with a strong black pepper note on the aftertaste. There is in fact, less Grand Village than Lafleur this year! |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£636.24 |
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Decanter (94)These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£309.48 |
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Decanter (94)These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£569.16 |
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Decanter (94)These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£396.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£247.50 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch. |
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Bordeaux | 81 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£178.50 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94+ (JD) |
In Bond
£270.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)One of the riper, more powerful wines in the vintage, the 2017 Enclos Tourmaline boasts a deep purple color as well as a monster bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, plums, roasted herbs, and candied violets. Structured, tannic, full-bodied, and in need of a solid 4-5 years (or more) of bottle age, it should be one of the longer-lived wines in the vintage from Pomerol. This cuvee comes from a miniscule one-hectare plot, just beside Chateau Clinet, that prior to 2012 belonged to Chateau La Patache. It was purchased in 2012 by Hong Kong financer Peter Kwok and it’s been up with the top wines of the vintage ever since. The wine is always 100% Merlot, aged 20 months all in new barrels, and it hit 14.5% natural alcohol. There are a tiny 2,000 bottles produced. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | - |
In Bond
£112.50 |
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Esprit de Saint-Pierre 2017 exemplifies the pinnacle of fine winemaking from the renowned Loire Valley. Crafted by the esteemed Domaine Saint-Pierre, this vintage begins with hand-selected Cabernet Franc grapes, cultivated in meticulously maintained vineyards that benefit from the region's unique terroir. Employing traditional fermentation techniques in open-top stainless steel vats, the wine preserves its vibrant aromatics and fresh acidity. Following fermentation, Esprit de Saint-Pierre 2017 undergoes a graceful ageing process in French oak barrels for twelve months, imparting subtle spice and vanilla nuances without overshadowing its innate elegance. The 2017 harvest benefited from ideal climatic conditions, resulting in a wine of exceptional balance and complexity. With its deep ruby hue, aromas of red berries and floral notes transition seamlessly into a refined palate, offering lingering tannins and a harmonious finish. Esprit de Saint-Pierre 2017 is a testament to Domaine Saint-Pierre's dedication to excellence, making it a distinguished addition to any connoisseur’s collection. |
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Bordeaux | 53 | 93 (JD) |
In Bond
£134.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2017 Château Faugères offers a much more open-knit, sunny style, with sweet, sun-kissed red and black fruits as well as notes of spicy herbs, incense, and flowers. It's medium-bodied, has a balanced, elegant mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's impossible to resist today yet should keep for another decade with ease. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95+ (JD) |
In Bond
£508.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95+)I love this tiny Pomerol estate, which is brilliantly run by Jeremy Chasseuil. The vineyard covers just over six hectares situated between Trotanoy and Latour A Pomerol, in the Clinet sector of the Pomerol appellation. The 2017 Chateau Feytit-Clinet is mostly Merlot (there’s 7% Cabernet Franc) that spent 16 months in 65% new French oak. It’s never a shy wine, and the 2017 offers loads of ripe black fruits, lavender, orange blossom, and exotic floral and violet aromatics. These carry to a full-bodied Pomerol that has a mouthfilling, expansive texture, ripe, sweet tannins, and a great finish. It offers more fruit, opulence, and sexiness than just about every wine in the vintage. It’s already hard to resist yet will benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£1,030.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Figeac is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and ample, the 2017 soars out of the glass with vertical intensity and explosive power. The flavors are just pulsing with energy. Time in the glass brings out a captivating range of lavender, spice, mint and rose petal overtones. The 2017 Figeac is a towering achievement from Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team. When Michel Rolland was appointed consulting winemaker some years back, many feared the personality of Figeac would be lost. It is impossible for an outsider to truly know how small or large the impact of a single person is, but Figeac has indisputably been one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank over these last few years. The 2017 is a real "wow" wine; don't miss it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£678.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Figeac is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and ample, the 2017 soars out of the glass with vertical intensity and explosive power. The flavors are just pulsing with energy. Time in the glass brings out a captivating range of lavender, spice, mint and rose petal overtones. The 2017 Figeac is a towering achievement from Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team. When Michel Rolland was appointed consulting winemaker some years back, many feared the personality of Figeac would be lost. It is impossible for an outsider to truly know how small or large the impact of a single person is, but Figeac has indisputably been one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank over these last few years. The 2017 is a real "wow" wine; don't miss it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£561.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2017 Figeac is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and ample, the 2017 soars out of the glass with vertical intensity and explosive power. The flavors are just pulsing with energy. Time in the glass brings out a captivating range of lavender, spice, mint and rose petal overtones. The 2017 Figeac is a towering achievement from Technical Director Frédéric Faye and his team. When Michel Rolland was appointed consulting winemaker some years back, many feared the personality of Figeac would be lost. It is impossible for an outsider to truly know how small or large the impact of a single person is, but Figeac has indisputably been one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank over these last few years. The 2017 is a real "wow" wine; don't miss it. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£188.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-97)The 2017 Fleur Cardinale is extraordinary. Sumptuous and explosive, rich, deep, head spinning endowed with magnificent intensity. A rush of red cherry, raspberry, leather and floral notes lift from the glass. Even with all of its richness, the 2017 possesses remarkable freshness and energy. Sadly, frost lowered production from 60-70,000 bottles to what will be around 1,000 magnums. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£142.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2017 Fonplégade is classy, polished and simply impeccable in its balance. The Fonplégade is not a huge wine, but it has really gained in finesse over the course of its aging. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, mint and cinnamon add character to this racy, silky, exceptionally polished Saint-Émilion. Floral overtones add brightness to the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 90-92 (JD) |
In Bond
£106.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (90-92)Made from 93% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Château Fonroque has a beautifully complex nose of Christmas spice, fruit cake, sweet oak, and beautifully ripe red and black fruits. With medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, seductive texture, and sweet tannin, it's an impressive 2017 that should easily end up being an outstanding wine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 87 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£166.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (87)The 2017 Fourcas Hosten is admittedly a bit of a comedown after the high point of the previous vintage. This is much more introverted and earthy on the nose, missing the fruité of the 2016. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly coarse tannins and modest depth, but as before, I still find the finish rather dry. |
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Bordeaux | 48 | - |
In Bond
£127.00 |
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Richly layered and boasting the allure of a fine white Bordeaux, the Fourcas Hosten Blanc 2017 encapsulates the quintessence of French winemaking heritage. Produced by Château Fourcas Hosten, a revered vineyard in the heart of Listrac-Médoc, this remarkable vintage reflects its history and distinguished terroir. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, it's aged delicately in French oak barrels, resonating a well-rounded complexity. An expressive bouquet of ripe citrus fruits, fresh herbs and a sea-salt undertone lend to its charm, while a nuanced palate of bright, crisp acidity and buttery smoothness elevate its refined finish. All these gustatory elements are harmoniously integrated to exemplify the charisma of Fourcas Hosten Blanc 2017, making it highly sought-after by fine wine enthusiasts globally. Exemplary on its own or as an augmenter of a culinary journey, this vino truly presents an authentic taste of Bordeaux's leisured elegance at its best. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£500.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A dense and flavorful red already with dark-berry, seaweed and wet-earth undertones. Full body and round and chewy tannins. Green olives on the finish. Serious for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£283.50 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A dense and flavorful red already with dark-berry, seaweed and wet-earth undertones. Full body and round and chewy tannins. Green olives on the finish. Serious for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£465.00 |
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Decanter (95)Soft and a touch earth on the attack but pulls itself together to show firmly in-control tannins. There is a natural austerity offset by a clear punch of redcurrant, raspberry and autumnal fruits. Good freshness, softened by smoked cedar on the finish. Reminds me of an early stage 2011, and this wine in 2017 seems set to age just as gracefully in the end. |
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Bordeaux | 21 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£241.50 |
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Decanter (95)Soft and a touch earth on the attack but pulls itself together to show firmly in-control tannins. There is a natural austerity offset by a clear punch of redcurrant, raspberry and autumnal fruits. Good freshness, softened by smoked cedar on the finish. Reminds me of an early stage 2011, and this wine in 2017 seems set to age just as gracefully in the end. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£171.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2017 Gloria is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. A rush of bright red cherry and plum fruit, blood orange, iron, dried flowers and mint gives the 2017 its sense of energy. Medium in body and full of character, Gloria is one of the highlights of the vintage. Don't miss it. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£156.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2017 Grand Mayne has an attractive bouquet with red cherries, wild strawberry and blackcurrant, hints of humidor and clove emerging with time. There is clearly impressive intensity here in the context of the growing season. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins. There is superb freshness and cohesion with supple, lithe red berry fruit mixed with white pepper and bay leaf on the finish. This is an excellent wine from Jean-Antoine Nony and his team. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£238.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2017 Grand Tayac has a bold bouquet with vigorous blackberry, wild strawberry and crushed rose petal aromas - aromatics that do not hold back! The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Perhaps the oak comes across a little too much on the finish, but there is good structure with an appealing velvety finish. Very fine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 89 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£123.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (89)The 2017 Grand Village comes mainly from the clay-limestone plateau that survived the frost that reduced production to only 9% of normal. "We were hit quite badly with frost in 2017 but we found by June that some vines were acting weird" Omri Ram told me when I visited Lafleur. "So we pruned back very early to help the vines get back into shape." It has a potent bouquet with mulberry, lavender and hoisin aromas. The floral aspect becomes stronger and stronger with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry, quite spicy and a little chewier than recent vintages. Slightly bitter towards the finish with a strong black pepper note on the aftertaste. There is in fact, less Grand Village than Lafleur this year! |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (DC) |
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Decanter (94)These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) |
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£245.50 |
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Decanter (94)These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 94 (DC) |
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£449.50 |
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Decanter (94)These guys often over-deliver in challenging years, and have done so yet again. As you would expect in a vintage that has produced such an excellent Lacoste Borie, this GPL is exceptional, a real success that's juicy and carefully extracted. It has weight and impact, with a Pauillac tannic hold and presence. It's one of my wines of the vintage, and a must buy. The balanced, sculpted, juicy black fruits fully deliver personality and signature style. Harvested 15-29 September, yielding 45hl/ha. 80% new oak. |
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