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Bordeaux | 1 | 88-91 (VN (AG)) |
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£77.05 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)The 2017 Jean Faure is highly unusual in this vintage. Frost damaged all the Merlot and led to a blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Today, the 2017 is very tannic and shut down. Time in the glass brings out an attractive element of floral and red-toned brightness. I am not sure where the 2017 will go, but it is certainly very interesting. Production is down to just 10,000 bottles from around 70,000 that is typical. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) |
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£404.69 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2021 Jean Faure is a wild, eccentric wine. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc yields a Saint-Émilion built on aromatic intensity and savory drive. Rose petal, crushed raspberry, blood orange, mint and cinnamon linger. Bold and beautiful, Jean Faure has a ton to offer. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (WA) |
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£181.20 |
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Wine Advocate (90)With a medium dark ruby color, and a complex, kirsch, pain grille, smoky, deliciously complex and fruity nose, this fragrant wine offers a wealth of raspberry, currant, and cherry-like fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but rather, an elegant, multi-dimensional, round, velvety-textured wine with a lushness and sweetness of fruit that makes it irresistible. This is one of the more seductive wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2012. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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£550.84 |
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Wine Advocate (90)With a medium dark ruby color, and a complex, kirsch, pain grille, smoky, deliciously complex and fruity nose, this fragrant wine offers a wealth of raspberry, currant, and cherry-like fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but rather, an elegant, multi-dimensional, round, velvety-textured wine with a lushness and sweetness of fruit that makes it irresistible. This is one of the more seductive wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2012. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 87 (WA) |
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£888.07 |
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Wine Advocate (87)A tightly-knit, closed wine, the 1996 l'Arrosee has not yet begun to put on weight, or reveal its true character. It possesses a medium dark ruby color, and muted aromatics which, with airing, offer notes of dusty minerals mixed with black cherries and raspberries. Subtle high quality toasty oak makes an appearance along with black raspberry and cherry fruit. This firmly-knit, sinewy, austere, elegant wine displays some positive potential, but I would appear to have over-rated it based on cask tastings. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
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£836.47 |
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James Suckling (92)Intense aromas of sliced meat, with tobacco and flowers as well as ripe fruit. Full body, with soft and silky tannins and a juicy finish. A little short hollow in mid-palate. But outstanding all the same. Try in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
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£792.07 |
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Wine Spectator (92)A structured, weighty style, with dark blueberry, fig and blackberry fruit. There's ample toast, but it's well-embedded. Big but polished. Score range: 89-92 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
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£846.07 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)This was the first vintage for the Vauthier family of Château Ausone off this tiny three-hectare estate. Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 85% new, the 2015 La Clotte displays a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a very spicy nose of cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise and allspice over core of red and black currants, mulberries and black soil plus a waft of violets. Full-bodied and decadently fruited with a firm backbone of very ripe, beautifully velvety tannins, it has a lively backbone providing loads of lift throughout the very long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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£590.44 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 2016 La Clotte, part of the Vauthier family's portfolio, was outstanding out of barrel, and now that it is in bottle, I have no reason to alter my view. The sophisticated, beautifully defined bouquet features mineral-rich black cherry and raspberry fruit; hints of violet and bay leaf emerge with time. The sublimely balanced palate is sensual and refined, offering a fine bead of acidity and a silky-smooth texture. The very persistent, refined finish is exceptional. This must surely be the hidden gem of Saint-Émilion in 2016. It’s just a shame that only 10,000 bottles were produced. Try to buy one. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-96+ (JD) |
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£540.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)From an estate purchased by Ausone in 2014, the 2018 Château La Clotte looks to be a sensational wine in the making, and I think it’s probably going to surpass both the 2015 and 2016. A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, this deeply colored Saint-Émilion offers a smoky, blackcurrant, black cherry, and graphite-driven bouquet. This carries to a medium to full-bodied red that has a stacked mid-palate, tons of ripe, sexy fruit, building tannins, and a great finish. It’s a brilliant Saint-Émilion that’s going to need short-term cellaring but will cruise in cool cellars for two decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
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£347.44 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2019 La Clotte was picked from September 27 to October 7. It has a complex bouquet of detailed red berry fruit, wild hedgerow, crushed stone and wilted rose petal aromas, engaging and (for the vintage) understated. The palate is medium-bodied, ripe and beautifully poised, with pliant tannins and a judicious touch of spice. This builds wonderfully in the mouth and feels elegant and refined, almost Burgundian on the finish. Wonderful. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
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£540.04 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2020 La Clotte was picked 14-30 September and matured in barriques for 18 months. This has a gorgeous and expressive bouquet with beautifully defined red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and a touch of sea spray. It is extremely focused with seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied and silky smooth. Finely tuned acidity gently builds in the mouth. Very harmonious towards the finish that fans out wonderfully. This is a superb Saint-Émilion, one of the best you will find in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
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£349.84 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2020 La Clotte was picked 14-30 September and matured in barriques for 18 months. This has a gorgeous and expressive bouquet with beautifully defined red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and a touch of sea spray. It is extremely focused with seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied and silky smooth. Finely tuned acidity gently builds in the mouth. Very harmonious towards the finish that fans out wonderfully. This is a superb Saint-Émilion, one of the best you will find in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£443.09 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Medium to full body with a creamy, supple tannin structure. Just-ripe plum fruit and dark berries with a touch of chocolate. Plush, yet so fresh. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-97 (JD) |
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£473.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)Coming from vines southwest of the village and 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Château La Clotte is one of my favorites in the lineup from the Vauthier family in 2022. Ripe black cherries, red plums, espresso, baking spices, and a beautiful sense of minerality all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with nicely integrated oak, ripe tannins, and a great finish. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 96 (JA) |
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£462.29 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)The reworking of La Clotte under the Vauthier family continues to impress, and this is one to look out for. The terroir was always there, and the precise vineyard work is now fully accentuating the iris and lily floral aromatics, the arresting slate and pumice stone texture, where autumnal fruits are sweet and ripe, cassis pastille and raspberry puree, but they take second place to the fennel, annis, cold ash, rhubarb, lavender. One of my wines to watch in this vintage, demands attention. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
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£323.09 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The 2020 La Commanderie is packed with black fruit, cloves, licorice, menthol and chocolate. Although not especially complex, the 2020 is succulent and easy to like. It will drink well right out of the gate. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 90 (JS) |
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£586.87 |
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James Suckling (90)Aromas of grilled meat and berry character with hints of toasted oak. Spices, too. Full body, silky tannins and some pretty blueberry, vanilla and chalk character. Better in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 19 | - |
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£250.84 |
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The La Couspaude 2013, a premium Saint-Emilion Bordeaux, exudes a genuinely unique character for any wine enthusiast's palate. Produced and bottled by the Aubert Family, this exquisite wine is an illustrious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from a vintage of only seven hectares, endowed with limestone and clay soils, this grand Saint-Emilion Grand Cru was matured 18 months in new French oak barrels, lending it a phenomenal structure. A convergence of rich, plummy fruit and opulent spice notes offer a captivating complexity on the nose, followed by an equally expressive mouthful; generous, intense, with a gracefully enduring finish, befitting its noble lineage. Akin to its predecessors, the La Couspaude 2013 ardently maintains an unerring proportion between depth and elegance, firmly cementing its standing as a cherished member of the Aubert Family wine portfolio. A stunning choice for any serious fine wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 89-92 (VN (AG)) |
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£624.07 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-92)The La Couspade is a deep, plush wine. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke and torrefaction are all pushed forward. Rich, sumptuous and super-inviting, the 2016 has great palate presence and terrific depth. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£353.09 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A juicy and rich wine with blackberries, black olives and a hint of chocolate. Medium body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Plenty going on here for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,081.27 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 1998 La Dominique replicates the fine performance it showed from magnum two weeks earlier. The bouquet offers blackberry, raspberry coulis, sage and truffle on the nose, a touch of mint developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, still fresh and cohesive with black fruit, tobacco, a touch of dark chocolate with a finish you might easily mistake for a Pomerol. There is just a note of dryness and linearity on the finish, at least in the bottle, but larger formats should still give lots of pleasure. Tasted at the vertical tasting at La Dominique. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£904.18 |
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James Suckling (96)Attractive ripe dark berries and some darker chocolate, no to mention sweet earth and violets. The palate has impressive density and depth, not to mention great length and weight. Mulberry and dark-cherry flavors hold fresh. Best from 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£577.87 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 La Dominique is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2020 is racy and wonderfully sleek right out of the gate. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, dried flowers and espresso lend shades of darkness to this deep, wonderfully plush La Dominique. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£304.24 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 La Dominique is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2020 is racy and wonderfully sleek right out of the gate. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, dried flowers and espresso lend shades of darkness to this deep, wonderfully plush La Dominique. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 25 | 95 (JA) |
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£275.09 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)Sleek ruby red, well judged extraction and use of oak, this is a great quality La Dominique, continuing a run of enjoyable vintages at this property under the team of Gwendeline Lucas and winemaker Yann Monties. Plenty of estate and appellation signature, sweet damson, black cherry, pomegranate and stone fruits, campfire smoke, clove spice and juicy lift, with a lingering, mouthwatering finish. Julien Viaud consultant. Tasted twice. 49hl/h yield. Harvest September 6 to 28, subdividing plots, including leaving the beginning and the ends of the rows for later harvesting. Aged in a mix of amphoras, wine globes, concrete eggs, 50% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£660.29 |
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La Fleur Morange 2000, an exquisite creation of Jean-François and Véronique Julien, originates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. Hand-picked at the pinnacle of grape ripeness, this stunning edition offers the distinct taste of old vine primarily of Merlot in an intimate blend with Cabernet Franc. The vineyard, covering barely four hectares, possesses privilege, dwelling over an elite layer of iron-rich clay-limestone soil. Displaying an intensely deep colour, La Fleur Morange 2000 captivates with a sophisticated, complex nose of caramel, blackcurrant, and truffle undertones. The palate blooms with a rich, full-bodied profile, characterised by dark fruit, truffle and fine-grained tannins. Aged in new oak barrels, this wine demonstrates exquisite balance, ending in a remarkably long, smooth finish. La Fleur Morange 2000, a testament to superior craftsmanship, is indeed a treasure for discerning connoisseurs, distinguishing itself as a milestone in the world of fine wines. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | - |
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£469.24 |
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Indulge your palate with 'La Fleur Morange 2020', a compelling Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from the Bordeaux region of France. Made from 100% Merlot grapes, revered winemakers Véronique and Jean-François Despagne masterfully cultivate the La Fleur Morange vineyard's century-old vines. The couple hand-harvests the grapes, conducting an intensive and meticulous sorting process to ensure quality. Post-harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in concrete vats, then mature in French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months for optimum flavour. The result is a full-bodied red crafted in the traditional Bordeaux style, known for its robust structure, rich, rounded tannins, and elegant, intoxicating aroma marked by dark fruits and hints of cocoa. Reflecting the producer's commitment to terroir expression, La Fleur Morange 2020 delivers a unique balance between magnitude and elegance, making it an unforgettable testament to the art of fine winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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£799.27 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Readers looking for a wine for immediate gratification, filled with plump, fat, fleshy black cherry and black currant fruit and loamy soil notes as well as hints of balsam wood and underbrush should check out this medium to full-bodied, seductive wine, which has more power and density than it normally possesses. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 88+ (WA) |
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£540.58 |
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Wine Advocate (88+)An impressive dark ruby/purple color is followed by a juicy 2011 offering lots of cherry jam, spice and earth. Medium-bodied, pure and surprisingly concentrated, this wine should improve and age nicely for 10-12 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 88-91 (VN (AG)) |
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£61.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)The 2017 Jean Faure is highly unusual in this vintage. Frost damaged all the Merlot and led to a blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Today, the 2017 is very tannic and shut down. Time in the glass brings out an attractive element of floral and red-toned brightness. I am not sure where the 2017 will go, but it is certainly very interesting. Production is down to just 10,000 bottles from around 70,000 that is typical. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£318.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2021 Jean Faure is a wild, eccentric wine. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc yields a Saint-Émilion built on aromatic intensity and savory drive. Rose petal, crushed raspberry, blood orange, mint and cinnamon linger. Bold and beautiful, Jean Faure has a ton to offer. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (WA) |
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£181.20 |
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Wine Advocate (90)With a medium dark ruby color, and a complex, kirsch, pain grille, smoky, deliciously complex and fruity nose, this fragrant wine offers a wealth of raspberry, currant, and cherry-like fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but rather, an elegant, multi-dimensional, round, velvety-textured wine with a lushness and sweetness of fruit that makes it irresistible. This is one of the more seductive wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2012. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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£443.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)With a medium dark ruby color, and a complex, kirsch, pain grille, smoky, deliciously complex and fruity nose, this fragrant wine offers a wealth of raspberry, currant, and cherry-like fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but rather, an elegant, multi-dimensional, round, velvety-textured wine with a lushness and sweetness of fruit that makes it irresistible. This is one of the more seductive wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2012. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 87 (WA) |
In Bond
£708.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87)A tightly-knit, closed wine, the 1996 l'Arrosee has not yet begun to put on weight, or reveal its true character. It possesses a medium dark ruby color, and muted aromatics which, with airing, offer notes of dusty minerals mixed with black cherries and raspberries. Subtle high quality toasty oak makes an appearance along with black raspberry and cherry fruit. This firmly-knit, sinewy, austere, elegant wine displays some positive potential, but I would appear to have over-rated it based on cask tastings. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
In Bond
£665.00 |
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James Suckling (92)Intense aromas of sliced meat, with tobacco and flowers as well as ripe fruit. Full body, with soft and silky tannins and a juicy finish. A little short hollow in mid-palate. But outstanding all the same. Try in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£628.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)A structured, weighty style, with dark blueberry, fig and blackberry fruit. There's ample toast, but it's well-embedded. Big but polished. Score range: 89-92 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
£673.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)This was the first vintage for the Vauthier family of Château Ausone off this tiny three-hectare estate. Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 85% new, the 2015 La Clotte displays a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a very spicy nose of cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise and allspice over core of red and black currants, mulberries and black soil plus a waft of violets. Full-bodied and decadently fruited with a firm backbone of very ripe, beautifully velvety tannins, it has a lively backbone providing loads of lift throughout the very long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£476.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 2016 La Clotte, part of the Vauthier family's portfolio, was outstanding out of barrel, and now that it is in bottle, I have no reason to alter my view. The sophisticated, beautifully defined bouquet features mineral-rich black cherry and raspberry fruit; hints of violet and bay leaf emerge with time. The sublimely balanced palate is sensual and refined, offering a fine bead of acidity and a silky-smooth texture. The very persistent, refined finish is exceptional. This must surely be the hidden gem of Saint-Émilion in 2016. It’s just a shame that only 10,000 bottles were produced. Try to buy one. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-96+ (JD) |
In Bond
£434.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)From an estate purchased by Ausone in 2014, the 2018 Château La Clotte looks to be a sensational wine in the making, and I think it’s probably going to surpass both the 2015 and 2016. A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, this deeply colored Saint-Émilion offers a smoky, blackcurrant, black cherry, and graphite-driven bouquet. This carries to a medium to full-bodied red that has a stacked mid-palate, tons of ripe, sexy fruit, building tannins, and a great finish. It’s a brilliant Saint-Émilion that’s going to need short-term cellaring but will cruise in cool cellars for two decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£273.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2019 La Clotte was picked from September 27 to October 7. It has a complex bouquet of detailed red berry fruit, wild hedgerow, crushed stone and wilted rose petal aromas, engaging and (for the vintage) understated. The palate is medium-bodied, ripe and beautifully poised, with pliant tannins and a judicious touch of spice. This builds wonderfully in the mouth and feels elegant and refined, almost Burgundian on the finish. Wonderful. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£434.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2020 La Clotte was picked 14-30 September and matured in barriques for 18 months. This has a gorgeous and expressive bouquet with beautifully defined red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and a touch of sea spray. It is extremely focused with seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied and silky smooth. Finely tuned acidity gently builds in the mouth. Very harmonious towards the finish that fans out wonderfully. This is a superb Saint-Émilion, one of the best you will find in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (VN (NM)) |
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£275.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)The 2020 La Clotte was picked 14-30 September and matured in barriques for 18 months. This has a gorgeous and expressive bouquet with beautifully defined red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and a touch of sea spray. It is extremely focused with seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied and silky smooth. Finely tuned acidity gently builds in the mouth. Very harmonious towards the finish that fans out wonderfully. This is a superb Saint-Émilion, one of the best you will find in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£350.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Medium to full body with a creamy, supple tannin structure. Just-ripe plum fruit and dark berries with a touch of chocolate. Plush, yet so fresh. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-97 (JD) |
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£375.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)Coming from vines southwest of the village and 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Château La Clotte is one of my favorites in the lineup from the Vauthier family in 2022. Ripe black cherries, red plums, espresso, baking spices, and a beautiful sense of minerality all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with nicely integrated oak, ripe tannins, and a great finish. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 96 (JA) |
In Bond
£366.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)The reworking of La Clotte under the Vauthier family continues to impress, and this is one to look out for. The terroir was always there, and the precise vineyard work is now fully accentuating the iris and lily floral aromatics, the arresting slate and pumice stone texture, where autumnal fruits are sweet and ripe, cassis pastille and raspberry puree, but they take second place to the fennel, annis, cold ash, rhubarb, lavender. One of my wines to watch in this vintage, demands attention. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The 2020 La Commanderie is packed with black fruit, cloves, licorice, menthol and chocolate. Although not especially complex, the 2020 is succulent and easy to like. It will drink well right out of the gate. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 90 (JS) |
In Bond
£457.00 |
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James Suckling (90)Aromas of grilled meat and berry character with hints of toasted oak. Spices, too. Full body, silky tannins and some pretty blueberry, vanilla and chalk character. Better in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 19 | - |
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£193.00 |
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The La Couspaude 2013, a premium Saint-Emilion Bordeaux, exudes a genuinely unique character for any wine enthusiast's palate. Produced and bottled by the Aubert Family, this exquisite wine is an illustrious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from a vintage of only seven hectares, endowed with limestone and clay soils, this grand Saint-Emilion Grand Cru was matured 18 months in new French oak barrels, lending it a phenomenal structure. A convergence of rich, plummy fruit and opulent spice notes offer a captivating complexity on the nose, followed by an equally expressive mouthful; generous, intense, with a gracefully enduring finish, befitting its noble lineage. Akin to its predecessors, the La Couspaude 2013 ardently maintains an unerring proportion between depth and elegance, firmly cementing its standing as a cherished member of the Aubert Family wine portfolio. A stunning choice for any serious fine wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 89-92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£488.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-92)The La Couspade is a deep, plush wine. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke and torrefaction are all pushed forward. Rich, sumptuous and super-inviting, the 2016 has great palate presence and terrific depth. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£275.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A juicy and rich wine with blackberries, black olives and a hint of chocolate. Medium body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Plenty going on here for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
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£869.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 1998 La Dominique replicates the fine performance it showed from magnum two weeks earlier. The bouquet offers blackberry, raspberry coulis, sage and truffle on the nose, a touch of mint developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, still fresh and cohesive with black fruit, tobacco, a touch of dark chocolate with a finish you might easily mistake for a Pomerol. There is just a note of dryness and linearity on the finish, at least in the bottle, but larger formats should still give lots of pleasure. Tasted at the vertical tasting at La Dominique. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£715.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Attractive ripe dark berries and some darker chocolate, no to mention sweet earth and violets. The palate has impressive density and depth, not to mention great length and weight. Mulberry and dark-cherry flavors hold fresh. Best from 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£449.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 La Dominique is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2020 is racy and wonderfully sleek right out of the gate. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, dried flowers and espresso lend shades of darkness to this deep, wonderfully plush La Dominique. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£237.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 La Dominique is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2020 is racy and wonderfully sleek right out of the gate. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, dried flowers and espresso lend shades of darkness to this deep, wonderfully plush La Dominique. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 25 | 95 (JA) |
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£210.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)Sleek ruby red, well judged extraction and use of oak, this is a great quality La Dominique, continuing a run of enjoyable vintages at this property under the team of Gwendeline Lucas and winemaker Yann Monties. Plenty of estate and appellation signature, sweet damson, black cherry, pomegranate and stone fruits, campfire smoke, clove spice and juicy lift, with a lingering, mouthwatering finish. Julien Viaud consultant. Tasted twice. 49hl/h yield. Harvest September 6 to 28, subdividing plots, including leaving the beginning and the ends of the rows for later harvesting. Aged in a mix of amphoras, wine globes, concrete eggs, 50% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£531.00 |
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La Fleur Morange 2000, an exquisite creation of Jean-François and Véronique Julien, originates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. Hand-picked at the pinnacle of grape ripeness, this stunning edition offers the distinct taste of old vine primarily of Merlot in an intimate blend with Cabernet Franc. The vineyard, covering barely four hectares, possesses privilege, dwelling over an elite layer of iron-rich clay-limestone soil. Displaying an intensely deep colour, La Fleur Morange 2000 captivates with a sophisticated, complex nose of caramel, blackcurrant, and truffle undertones. The palate blooms with a rich, full-bodied profile, characterised by dark fruit, truffle and fine-grained tannins. Aged in new oak barrels, this wine demonstrates exquisite balance, ending in a remarkably long, smooth finish. La Fleur Morange 2000, a testament to superior craftsmanship, is indeed a treasure for discerning connoisseurs, distinguishing itself as a milestone in the world of fine wines. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | - |
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£375.00 |
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Indulge your palate with 'La Fleur Morange 2020', a compelling Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from the Bordeaux region of France. Made from 100% Merlot grapes, revered winemakers Véronique and Jean-François Despagne masterfully cultivate the La Fleur Morange vineyard's century-old vines. The couple hand-harvests the grapes, conducting an intensive and meticulous sorting process to ensure quality. Post-harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in concrete vats, then mature in French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months for optimum flavour. The result is a full-bodied red crafted in the traditional Bordeaux style, known for its robust structure, rich, rounded tannins, and elegant, intoxicating aroma marked by dark fruits and hints of cocoa. Reflecting the producer's commitment to terroir expression, La Fleur Morange 2020 delivers a unique balance between magnitude and elegance, making it an unforgettable testament to the art of fine winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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£634.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Readers looking for a wine for immediate gratification, filled with plump, fat, fleshy black cherry and black currant fruit and loamy soil notes as well as hints of balsam wood and underbrush should check out this medium to full-bodied, seductive wine, which has more power and density than it normally possesses. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 88+ (WA) |
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£412.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88+)An impressive dark ruby/purple color is followed by a juicy 2011 offering lots of cherry jam, spice and earth. Medium-bodied, pure and surprisingly concentrated, this wine should improve and age nicely for 10-12 years. |
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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.
