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Bordeaux | 6 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£495.80 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2023 Quintus is dark, fleshy and inviting. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak build as the 2023 gains volume with a bit of time in the glass. As is often the case, the Grand Vin is quite racy and extroverted in feel, and yet all the elements are impeccably put together. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£143.66 |
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Decanter (93)Vanilla-laced citrus and tropical fruit aromas with soft floral flecks. Generous and lively with pineapple, lemon and mango fruit giving richness while an undercurrent of salty, flint minerality gives tension and drive. Concentrated, long and balanced. 59% Sauvignon Blanc (vinified in stainless steel) and 41% Semillon (new oak barrels for six months with regular lees stirring). Grapes are grown on gravel soils over sandy clay. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£970.60 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2016 Rabaud-Promis has a pale to medium lemon color and reveals slowly emerging notions of fragrant earth, fungi, melons, baked peaches, cedar and ginger with a waft of paraffin. The palate is rich, concentrated and satiny with bold flavors and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£525.12 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)Rich, opulent and full-bodied, this wine has great concentration and is packed with notes of apricot, spice, lemon and toast. Its texture brings in minerality as well as a tangy edge. Drink from 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£675.10 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92+)One of the more structured wines in the vintage is the 2015 Chateau Rauzan-Gassies. Deep ruby/purple colored with a fabulous bouquet of currants, charcoal, black cherries and crushed rocks, it is a full-bodied, incredibly pure, concentrated Margaux that has integrated tannin and a focused, chiseled feel. Forget bottles for 5-6 years and it should reward for upwards of two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90+ (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£133.07 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90+)The 2017 Rauzan Gassies is expressive and full of energy, but also done in a somewhat compact style. Dried cherry, iron, mint, white pepper, grilled herbs, cedar and tobacco come together in the glass. I very much like the wine's energy, even if the contours are a bit austere today. The 2017 could turn out to be even better than this note suggests if the tannin soften. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£328.55 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95). |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£605.34 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Complex aromas of blackcurrant, black truffle, walnut, bark and earth follow through to a full body with dense, refined tannins that are layered and chewy, yet silky. Very long finish. Best since 2015? |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£317.66 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Complex aromas of blackcurrant, black truffle, walnut, bark and earth follow through to a full body with dense, refined tannins that are layered and chewy, yet silky. Very long finish. Best since 2015? |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 16.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£287.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Crimson with a pink rim. Lots of freshness on a lifted nose. Solid rendition with enough fruit for the acidity even if without much distinction or character. No one would be disappointed by this wine. Tannins are ripe enough and not too dominant. A very good effort for this château. |
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Bordeaux | 45 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£329.38 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Pretty sample of RG this year with lots of blackberry and blackcurrant character. Full and juicy with solid tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£291.80 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Creamy and tight tannins here, alongside succulent dark-berry, spice and crushed-stone notes. It’s medium-bodied, firm and focused with a velvety finish. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£392.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2023 Quintus is dark, fleshy and inviting. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak build as the 2023 gains volume with a bit of time in the glass. As is often the case, the Grand Vin is quite racy and extroverted in feel, and yet all the elements are impeccably put together. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (DC) |
In Bond
£102.50 |
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Decanter (93)Vanilla-laced citrus and tropical fruit aromas with soft floral flecks. Generous and lively with pineapple, lemon and mango fruit giving richness while an undercurrent of salty, flint minerality gives tension and drive. Concentrated, long and balanced. 59% Sauvignon Blanc (vinified in stainless steel) and 41% Semillon (new oak barrels for six months with regular lees stirring). Grapes are grown on gravel soils over sandy clay. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£773.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2016 Rabaud-Promis has a pale to medium lemon color and reveals slowly emerging notions of fragrant earth, fungi, melons, baked peaches, cedar and ginger with a waft of paraffin. The palate is rich, concentrated and satiny with bold flavors and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WE) |
In Bond
£419.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)Rich, opulent and full-bodied, this wine has great concentration and is packed with notes of apricot, spice, lemon and toast. Its texture brings in minerality as well as a tangy edge. Drink from 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92+ (JD) |
In Bond
£524.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92+)One of the more structured wines in the vintage is the 2015 Chateau Rauzan-Gassies. Deep ruby/purple colored with a fabulous bouquet of currants, charcoal, black cherries and crushed rocks, it is a full-bodied, incredibly pure, concentrated Margaux that has integrated tannin and a focused, chiseled feel. Forget bottles for 5-6 years and it should reward for upwards of two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90+ (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£104.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90+)The 2017 Rauzan Gassies is expressive and full of energy, but also done in a somewhat compact style. Dried cherry, iron, mint, white pepper, grilled herbs, cedar and tobacco come together in the glass. I very much like the wine's energy, even if the contours are a bit austere today. The 2017 could turn out to be even better than this note suggests if the tannin soften. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-95 (WA) |
In Bond
£254.50 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95). |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£470.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Complex aromas of blackcurrant, black truffle, walnut, bark and earth follow through to a full body with dense, refined tannins that are layered and chewy, yet silky. Very long finish. Best since 2015? |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£247.50 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Complex aromas of blackcurrant, black truffle, walnut, bark and earth follow through to a full body with dense, refined tannins that are layered and chewy, yet silky. Very long finish. Best since 2015? |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 16.5 (JR) |
In Bond
£218.50 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Crimson with a pink rim. Lots of freshness on a lifted nose. Solid rendition with enough fruit for the acidity even if without much distinction or character. No one would be disappointed by this wine. Tannins are ripe enough and not too dominant. A very good effort for this château. |
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Bordeaux | 45 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£254.50 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Pretty sample of RG this year with lots of blackberry and blackcurrant character. Full and juicy with solid tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£222.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Creamy and tight tannins here, alongside succulent dark-berry, spice and crushed-stone notes. It’s medium-bodied, firm and focused with a velvety finish. |
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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.
