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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£843.46 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Produced from 100% Merlot and matured for 18 months in 65% new and 35% one-year-old French oak barrels, the 2015 Peby Faugeres is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a strikingly gorgeous nose of exotic spices, baked blackberries, plum preserves, cherry cordial and fragrant earth with smoked meats, lavender, licorice and tapenade hints. The boldly fruited, full-bodied palate features opulent, totally decadent spiced black and blue fruits with a very firm yet ripe structure and finishes with incredible depth and length. Stefan von Neipperg consults on the vineyard management here, while Michel Rolland focuses on harvest dates, winemaking, aging and the final blend - a big bravo to them both on this 2015! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£911.09 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Peby Faugeres (100% Merlot aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak barriques) has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. Wow—it slides sensuously out of the glass with scents of candied violets, Chinese five spice and chocolate box over a core of baked plums, black cherry compote and warm black raspberries plus wafts of new leather and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is decadently spicy, with bags of black fruit preserves framed by plush tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£951.64 |
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James Suckling (95-96)Beautiful red with a supple and juicy undertone to the full body, pretty fruit and ripe tannins. Very refined and polished. Subtle chocolate and bluefruit. Love the layers and complexity. Really fine and juicy. Real merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£883.24 |
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James Suckling (95-96)Beautiful red with a supple and juicy undertone to the full body, pretty fruit and ripe tannins. Very refined and polished. Subtle chocolate and bluefruit. Love the layers and complexity. Really fine and juicy. Real merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-97+ (WA) |
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£247.57 |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 96 (JS) |
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£509.56 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blue fruits and boysenberries, with redcurrants, forest floor and violets. Full and compacted with beautiful tension and focus, and fine and structured tannins. 100% merlot. From organically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (JS) |
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£809.86 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blue fruits and boysenberries, with redcurrants, forest floor and violets. Full and compacted with beautiful tension and focus, and fine and structured tannins. 100% merlot. From organically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£671.09 |
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James Suckling (97-98)An eye-opener. This really takes off at the end, with blackberry, tapenade, chocolate powder and cedar. It’s full-bodied and tight with solid tannins that are fine and less velvety than previous vintages. Less new wood than in the past. Crunchy. 100% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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£679.27 |
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Wine Advocate (92)This blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc owes much of its extraordinary quality to the impeccable perfectionist efforts of Quinault’s owners, Dr. Alain Raynaud and his wife, Francoise. The 37-acre vineyard, situated within the Libourne city limits, includes some of the appellation’s oldest vines. This wine enjoys all of the state of the art, cutting edge winemaking techniques (i.e., cold fermentation, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and no fining or filtration). Yields are kept to a modest 40 hectoliters per hectare. The 2001 is a worthy rival to the 2000. Deep purple to the rim, this vibrant red boasts a gorgeous bouquet of striking minerality intermixed with raspberries, blackberries, and hints of blueberries, espresso roast, and oak. Medium-bodied, elegant, and pure, with an intense mid-palate as well as a long finish, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 12-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93 (JS) |
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£662.47 |
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James Suckling (93)A soft and fruity wine, with orange peel and berries and plums. Full body, with super fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and very pretty. Structured in the end. Fresh. Succulent. A style away from the over extracted one a few years ago. Try after 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£424.84 |
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Wine Advocate (94)A blend of 69% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon aged exclusively in 500-liter barrels, 50% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Quinault l'Enclos opens with expressive black cherries, red currants and black raspberries notes with hints of baking spices, cigar box and bay leaves plus a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with vibrant red and black fruits, supported by finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and spicy. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) |
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£202.24 |
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Decanter (94)The shape of this wine is really beginning to come into focus. It has great balance with precision and elegance. Pristine blue fruits and floral touches linger through the palate. There's a higher Cabernet content than usual here, as the replantings have come on line. Picking began on 10 September, making it among the earliest estates in St-Emilion. This early-ripening terroir also helped to avoid too many issues with mildew, because flowering was complete before it arrived. Consequently, the estate enjoyed a 40hl/ha yield. One to watch. 50% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£273.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)I continue to love this wine, and I think it's undervalued in the market. Coming from a walled vineyard near Libourne and managed by the incredible team at Cheval Blanc, the 2019 Château Quinault L'Enclos reveals a deep purple/ruby hue to go with a gorgeous seamless, medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced profile that epitomizes the style of the vintage. The tannins are flawlessly integrated, it has a great mid-palate, and it offers up a wonderful bouquet of darker cherries, currants, leafy herbs, and chocolate. It can be drunk today with incredible pleasure given its balance and purity, but it’s going to cruise in cold cellars for at least two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
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£151.69 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2020 Quinault L’Enclos contains no Cabernet Sauvignon this year due to mildew. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and crushed iris flower. The oak is neatly enmeshed and feels delineated and tensile. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, and lightly spiced, with white pepper and sage seasoning the black fruit. Quite structured and powerful on the finish, this is a long-term Saint-Émilion that will benefit from several years in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
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£381.89 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2020 Quinault L’Enclos contains no Cabernet Sauvignon this year due to mildew. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and crushed iris flower. The oak is neatly enmeshed and feels delineated and tensile. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, and lightly spiced, with white pepper and sage seasoning the black fruit. Quite structured and powerful on the finish, this is a long-term Saint-Émilion that will benefit from several years in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
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£306.04 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2020 Quinault L’Enclos contains no Cabernet Sauvignon this year due to mildew. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and crushed iris flower. The oak is neatly enmeshed and feels delineated and tensile. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, and lightly spiced, with white pepper and sage seasoning the black fruit. Quite structured and powerful on the finish, this is a long-term Saint-Émilion that will benefit from several years in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£362.69 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Pretty blue fruit with graphite and fine, juicy tannins. Medium-bodied with a fine, silky texture. 59% merlot, 23% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 13 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£320.69 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Pretty blue fruit with graphite and fine, juicy tannins. Medium-bodied with a fine, silky texture. 59% merlot, 23% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 97 | 88 (VN (AG)) |
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£512.69 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)The 2015 Ripeau is a powerful, intense wine. I had hoped the formidable tannins would soften a bit during the wine's aging, but that hasn't exactly happened. Even so, the 2015 has a good bit of depth and complexity. Plum, lavender, licorice and spice infuse this potent, if not especially refined, Saint-Émilion. |
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Bordeaux | 40 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£173.29 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£299.80 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£488.86 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£239.29 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£445.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£575.09 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
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£298.84 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)An estate that’s on an upward trajectory, having just completed work on a new cellar, the 2018 Château Ripeau comes from just over 12 hectares of vines situated near the likes of Cheval Blanc, Figeac, and La Dominique, and is a rough blend of 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that will spend 16-18 months in new French oak. It offers a deep purple color as well as terrific purity and precision in its vibrant cassis and black raspberry fruits and notes of spring flowers, spice box, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, silky, and seamless on the palate, it has building tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and good concentration, and stays light on its feet and incredibly elegant. This estate is managed by Julien Salles and gets consulting advice from Claude Gros. My money is on this 2018 being the best to date, and I suspect the best is still to come! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£644.47 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
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£319.24 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96+ (JD) |
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£254.69 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£210.64 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A powerful and intense red with blackberry, blueberry and ultra fine chewy tannins. It’s so long and energetic. Dense center palate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£683.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Produced from 100% Merlot and matured for 18 months in 65% new and 35% one-year-old French oak barrels, the 2015 Peby Faugeres is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a strikingly gorgeous nose of exotic spices, baked blackberries, plum preserves, cherry cordial and fragrant earth with smoked meats, lavender, licorice and tapenade hints. The boldly fruited, full-bodied palate features opulent, totally decadent spiced black and blue fruits with a very firm yet ripe structure and finishes with incredible depth and length. Stefan von Neipperg consults on the vineyard management here, while Michel Rolland focuses on harvest dates, winemaking, aging and the final blend - a big bravo to them both on this 2015! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£740.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Peby Faugeres (100% Merlot aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak barriques) has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. Wow—it slides sensuously out of the glass with scents of candied violets, Chinese five spice and chocolate box over a core of baked plums, black cherry compote and warm black raspberries plus wafts of new leather and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is decadently spicy, with bags of black fruit preserves framed by plush tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£777.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)Beautiful red with a supple and juicy undertone to the full body, pretty fruit and ripe tannins. Very refined and polished. Subtle chocolate and bluefruit. Love the layers and complexity. Really fine and juicy. Real merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£720.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)Beautiful red with a supple and juicy undertone to the full body, pretty fruit and ripe tannins. Very refined and polished. Subtle chocolate and bluefruit. Love the layers and complexity. Really fine and juicy. Real merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-97+ (WA) |
In Bond
£203.00 |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£418.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blue fruits and boysenberries, with redcurrants, forest floor and violets. Full and compacted with beautiful tension and focus, and fine and structured tannins. 100% merlot. From organically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (JS) |
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£655.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blue fruits and boysenberries, with redcurrants, forest floor and violets. Full and compacted with beautiful tension and focus, and fine and structured tannins. 100% merlot. From organically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£540.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)An eye-opener. This really takes off at the end, with blackberry, tapenade, chocolate powder and cedar. It’s full-bodied and tight with solid tannins that are fine and less velvety than previous vintages. Less new wood than in the past. Crunchy. 100% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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£534.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)This blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc owes much of its extraordinary quality to the impeccable perfectionist efforts of Quinault’s owners, Dr. Alain Raynaud and his wife, Francoise. The 37-acre vineyard, situated within the Libourne city limits, includes some of the appellation’s oldest vines. This wine enjoys all of the state of the art, cutting edge winemaking techniques (i.e., cold fermentation, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and no fining or filtration). Yields are kept to a modest 40 hectoliters per hectare. The 2001 is a worthy rival to the 2000. Deep purple to the rim, this vibrant red boasts a gorgeous bouquet of striking minerality intermixed with raspberries, blackberries, and hints of blueberries, espresso roast, and oak. Medium-bodied, elegant, and pure, with an intense mid-palate as well as a long finish, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 12-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93 (JS) |
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£520.00 |
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James Suckling (93)A soft and fruity wine, with orange peel and berries and plums. Full body, with super fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and very pretty. Structured in the end. Fresh. Succulent. A style away from the over extracted one a few years ago. Try after 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£338.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)A blend of 69% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon aged exclusively in 500-liter barrels, 50% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Quinault l'Enclos opens with expressive black cherries, red currants and black raspberries notes with hints of baking spices, cigar box and bay leaves plus a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with vibrant red and black fruits, supported by finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and spicy. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (DC) |
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£152.50 |
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Decanter (94)The shape of this wine is really beginning to come into focus. It has great balance with precision and elegance. Pristine blue fruits and floral touches linger through the palate. There's a higher Cabernet content than usual here, as the replantings have come on line. Picking began on 10 September, making it among the earliest estates in St-Emilion. This early-ripening terroir also helped to avoid too many issues with mildew, because flowering was complete before it arrived. Consequently, the estate enjoyed a 40hl/ha yield. One to watch. 50% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
£211.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)I continue to love this wine, and I think it's undervalued in the market. Coming from a walled vineyard near Libourne and managed by the incredible team at Cheval Blanc, the 2019 Château Quinault L'Enclos reveals a deep purple/ruby hue to go with a gorgeous seamless, medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced profile that epitomizes the style of the vintage. The tannins are flawlessly integrated, it has a great mid-palate, and it offers up a wonderful bouquet of darker cherries, currants, leafy herbs, and chocolate. It can be drunk today with incredible pleasure given its balance and purity, but it’s going to cruise in cold cellars for at least two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£120.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2020 Quinault L’Enclos contains no Cabernet Sauvignon this year due to mildew. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and crushed iris flower. The oak is neatly enmeshed and feels delineated and tensile. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, and lightly spiced, with white pepper and sage seasoning the black fruit. Quite structured and powerful on the finish, this is a long-term Saint-Émilion that will benefit from several years in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
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£299.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2020 Quinault L’Enclos contains no Cabernet Sauvignon this year due to mildew. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and crushed iris flower. The oak is neatly enmeshed and feels delineated and tensile. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, and lightly spiced, with white pepper and sage seasoning the black fruit. Quite structured and powerful on the finish, this is a long-term Saint-Émilion that will benefit from several years in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 92-94 (VN (NM)) |
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£239.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)The 2020 Quinault L’Enclos contains no Cabernet Sauvignon this year due to mildew. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and crushed iris flower. The oak is neatly enmeshed and feels delineated and tensile. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannins, and lightly spiced, with white pepper and sage seasoning the black fruit. Quite structured and powerful on the finish, this is a long-term Saint-Émilion that will benefit from several years in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£283.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Pretty blue fruit with graphite and fine, juicy tannins. Medium-bodied with a fine, silky texture. 59% merlot, 23% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 13 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£248.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Pretty blue fruit with graphite and fine, juicy tannins. Medium-bodied with a fine, silky texture. 59% merlot, 23% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 97 | 88 (VN (AG)) |
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£408.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)The 2015 Ripeau is a powerful, intense wine. I had hoped the formidable tannins would soften a bit during the wine's aging, but that hasn't exactly happened. Even so, the 2015 has a good bit of depth and complexity. Plum, lavender, licorice and spice infuse this potent, if not especially refined, Saint-Émilion. |
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Bordeaux | 40 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£138.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£237.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£386.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£193.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£358.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£460.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Ripeau is powerful and yet nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new oak, super-expressive and inviting with a silky texture and racy perfume. The 2017 is a very pretty, floral and nuanced wine and a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
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£233.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)An estate that’s on an upward trajectory, having just completed work on a new cellar, the 2018 Château Ripeau comes from just over 12 hectares of vines situated near the likes of Cheval Blanc, Figeac, and La Dominique, and is a rough blend of 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that will spend 16-18 months in new French oak. It offers a deep purple color as well as terrific purity and precision in its vibrant cassis and black raspberry fruits and notes of spring flowers, spice box, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, silky, and seamless on the palate, it has building tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and good concentration, and stays light on its feet and incredibly elegant. This estate is managed by Julien Salles and gets consulting advice from Claude Gros. My money is on this 2018 being the best to date, and I suspect the best is still to come! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£505.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
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£250.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96+ (JD) |
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£193.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£159.50 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A powerful and intense red with blackberry, blueberry and ultra fine chewy tannins. It’s so long and energetic. Dense center palate. |
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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.
