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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,582.78 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2014 Trotanoy had (que surprise!) closed down on the nose compared to its JP Moueix stablemates. A few swirls of the glass and it reveals very precise, mineral-soaked black fruit laced with black truffle and subtle sous-bois aromas. It soon gathers momentum and the aromas were gaining more and more intensity after five minutes. The palate is outstanding. There is brilliant structure here, immense and almost staggering purity, incredible focus and tension with an electrifying spiciness on the finish. Best Pomerol of the vintage? The only thing wrong with that last sentence is the question mark at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£929.98 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2014 Trotanoy had (que surprise!) closed down on the nose compared to its JP Moueix stablemates. A few swirls of the glass and it reveals very precise, mineral-soaked black fruit laced with black truffle and subtle sous-bois aromas. It soon gathers momentum and the aromas were gaining more and more intensity after five minutes. The palate is outstanding. There is brilliant structure here, immense and almost staggering purity, incredible focus and tension with an electrifying spiciness on the finish. Best Pomerol of the vintage? The only thing wrong with that last sentence is the question mark at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
Inc. VAT
£702.40 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)There are many things I love about wine tasting. One of the great pleasures is tasting wine in barrel and scoring it higher in bottle, which is a true sign of quality. That is what took place here clearly. This wine is off the charts! The level of intensity has to be tasted to be believed. The fruit tastes as if each berry was polished with a velvet cloth. This is incredibly hedonistic. With a surreal texture, the wine unfolds and coats your palate with waves of perfectly ripe fruits. cashmere tannins make you with the 60 second finish was even longer! This is an indulgence of pleasure at its best. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
Inc. VAT
£2,398.80 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)There are many things I love about wine tasting. One of the great pleasures is tasting wine in barrel and scoring it higher in bottle, which is a true sign of quality. That is what took place here clearly. This wine is off the charts! The level of intensity has to be tasted to be believed. The fruit tastes as if each berry was polished with a velvet cloth. This is incredibly hedonistic. With a surreal texture, the wine unfolds and coats your palate with waves of perfectly ripe fruits. cashmere tannins make you with the 60 second finish was even longer! This is an indulgence of pleasure at its best. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,557.20 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)A muscular wine that is in the Petrus mould in terms of its character and the time that it is going to need to fully reveal itself, this is merlot and clay at its height, such a brilliant wine, smoky undertones and structure, will power through the decades, bgreat great stuff, 50% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£887.98 |
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James Suckling (99)A very pure nose that exudes poise and precision, in every aspect of this wine’s composition. Aromas of violets, blueberries, cedar, fresh truffle, wet earth and plums lead to a palate that offers a very full, plush and intense core of pristinely ripened red-plum fruit and mouthwatering freshness, as well as tannins that imbue the long, balanced finish with great clarity. Incredible triumph for the vintage. Try from 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£612.40 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another heavenly Pomerol in the vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it's certainly not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive texture, building yet sweet tannins, and just a rich, concentrated, yet flawless profile on the palate that's already impossible to resist. Nevertheless, a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going to evolve for 40 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,463.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another heavenly Pomerol in the vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it's certainly not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive texture, building yet sweet tannins, and just a rich, concentrated, yet flawless profile on the palate that's already impossible to resist. Nevertheless, a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going to evolve for 40 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,332.80 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Reminding me a little of the 1998, the 2019 Château Trotanoy is all Merlot sourced from a 7-hectare vineyard planted on dark clay and gravelly soils. A prodigious wine in every way, it offers a serious, dense, powerful, full-bodied style as well as notes of ripe black cherries, damp earth, tobacco, cedar pencil, and graphite. As with the other top wines in the vintage, it has an incredible sense of purity and precision, building, firm tannins, awesome mid-palate depth, and a huge finish. It's not for those seeking instant gratification and is much more structured and backward than I would have thought from barrel. It needs a solid decade of bottle age and will have 40+ years of longevity. It's another brilliant, brilliant wine from this team that I wish every reader could taste. |
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Bordeaux | 30 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,544.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Love the perfume and finesse here with fresh flowers, blackberries, crushed stones and cement. Cedar. Full and very long with tight and muscular tannins that go on for minutes. Tight and thoughtful. Soulful. Try after 2030. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£732.07 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Performing better than I remember en premieur, the still vigorous, intact 2003 Trottevieille exhibits a dark plum/garnet color in addition to notes of cedarwood, spice box, red and black currants, licorice and graphite. Deep, fresh and well-delineated, it should drink nicely for 5-8 years. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (WA) |
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£1,066.87 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Owned by the Castéja family, Trottevieille has one parcel of some of the oldest vines in St.-Emilion. Dense purple, the 2005 is better at age 10 then earlier. The wine has beautiful blueberry, plum and blackcurrant fruit, an attractive underlying minerality, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and a long, layered, complex finish. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 89 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£684.07 |
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Wine Advocate (89)Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Trottevieille has a pleasing leathery, undergrowth-scented bouquet that feels fully mature, although there is commendable vigor here (more so than the 2007 Canon). The palate is medium-bodied with crisp and tensile tannin, a keen thread of acidity and moderate depth but impressive focus towards the finish. It is fully mature with those ferrous and bell pepper notes on the finish, but I can see this offering another decade's worth of drinking pleasure, no problem. One to look out for. Tasted February 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£422.20 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Trottevieille does not show as well as previous bottles although I did taste another during a trip to Bordeaux. I feel that this is more representative with blackberry and cedar on the nose, almost Left Bank in style thanks to the expressive Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium-bodied and very refined, demonstrating impressive precision if not the intensity on the finish. Very fine. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,001.50 |
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James Suckling (98)Complex aromas of blackberries, dried flowers and other dark fruit. Shows hints of cedar and blackberries. Full-bodied, dense and wonderfully integrated with rich tannins that just melt into the wine. Extremely fine and focused finish. Shows harmony and balance. Better after 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£265.09 |
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Decanter (97)Intense and concentrated on the nose, so full of aromas, rich and complex. Succulent and sophisticated, this is just so delicious. Crunchy strawberry and red cherry fruit with bright and round edges change into deep and heady blackcurrant and plum with a cool and liquorice spiced aspect as the wine makes an impact and travels from start to finish. The texture is smooth and fine, with a sense of life and joy, while the flavours are layered and complex. This has a really captivating spice to it, not at all harsh but present and indicative of the alcohol, that gives the wine frame and body. Serious with a very long life ahead but I love the way it changes in the glass giving you small hints of glamour, power and personality. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£677.21 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Fantastic texture and structure to this wine with firm, silky tannins that go on and on. Love the crushed blackberries, blueberries and salt. Floral and mineral character, too. Full and tight with great length. Chewy at the very end, indicating real structure. All about structure and length. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 49% merlot, and 1% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£347.60 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Fantastic texture and structure to this wine with firm, silky tannins that go on and on. Love the crushed blackberries, blueberries and salt. Floral and mineral character, too. Full and tight with great length. Chewy at the very end, indicating real structure. All about structure and length. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 49% merlot, and 1% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£370.40 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is very tangy and bright with real cabernet franc character, showing currant, orange and fresh-herb notes. Medium body with wonderful energy and acidity. Fine tannins. Racy and juicy. 54% cabernet franc, 45% merlot, and 1% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£420.20 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Wow, this is really something. It is full and powerful with truly impressive depth of fruit. Yet, it remains agile and structural, with flexed muscles, balanced by a sense of floating. Well defined and poised. 53% cabernet franc, 44% merlot, and 3% cabernet. Will it be better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£126.24 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of French wine with the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015. Produced in the revered right bank of Bordeaux, this elegant red wine is a compelling embodiment of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blends that the region is famed for. Chateau Turon La Croix meticulously cultivates these grapes on their 30 hectares vineyard, employing a viticultural practice that nurtures both the fruit and the land. Ensuring optimal maturity, the grapes are hand-harvested on the vineyard's clay and limestone soils, pressed gently, and vinified separately. The final blend of the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 demonstrates a perfect balance - a testament to their perennial quest for perfection. The wine sleeps for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding a subtle complexity to its structured tannins and vibrant fruit expression. The Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 is an experience for any oenophile; sensual, refined, and deeply satisfying. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£343.61 |
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Valade 2010 epitomises the artistry of meticulous winemaking, hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux's Médoc region. Crafted by the venerable Maison Valade, renowned for their commitment to excellence, this vintage showcases a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes hand-selected from prime terroirs. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a delicate aging process in French oak barrels for eighteen months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The 2010 harvest benefited from a perfect growing season, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. On the palate, Valade 2010 delivers a rich tapestry of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and cedar, supported by refined tannins and a lingering finish. This exceptional wine not only reflects the pinnacle of Valade’s craftsmanship but also offers a remarkable expression of its distinguished origin. Valade 2010 is a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking depth, complexity, and timeless elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. VAT
£6,345.07 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (95)Superb, saturated dark ruby color. Knockout aromas of black raspberry, smoked duck and suave, smoky oak. Thick, sweet and velvety in the mouth; the fruit explodes with aeration, saturating those hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Really fabulous sweetness. A slightly roasted note suggests great ripeness (though I recall Thunevin telling me two years ago that this wine could have been even greater had he waited another few days to harvest!). Ultrasuave tannins are buried in a wave of fruit. One of the longest finishes of the vintage. Purists may argue that a wine like this cannot possible match such '95s as Latour or Margaux or Petrus for terroir character or class, but few wines can match the '95 Valandraud for sheer hedonistic pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,299.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2014 Trotanoy had (que surprise!) closed down on the nose compared to its JP Moueix stablemates. A few swirls of the glass and it reveals very precise, mineral-soaked black fruit laced with black truffle and subtle sous-bois aromas. It soon gathers momentum and the aromas were gaining more and more intensity after five minutes. The palate is outstanding. There is brilliant structure here, immense and almost staggering purity, incredible focus and tension with an electrifying spiciness on the finish. Best Pomerol of the vintage? The only thing wrong with that last sentence is the question mark at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£755.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2014 Trotanoy had (que surprise!) closed down on the nose compared to its JP Moueix stablemates. A few swirls of the glass and it reveals very precise, mineral-soaked black fruit laced with black truffle and subtle sous-bois aromas. It soon gathers momentum and the aromas were gaining more and more intensity after five minutes. The palate is outstanding. There is brilliant structure here, immense and almost staggering purity, incredible focus and tension with an electrifying spiciness on the finish. Best Pomerol of the vintage? The only thing wrong with that last sentence is the question mark at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
In Bond
£575.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)There are many things I love about wine tasting. One of the great pleasures is tasting wine in barrel and scoring it higher in bottle, which is a true sign of quality. That is what took place here clearly. This wine is off the charts! The level of intensity has to be tasted to be believed. The fruit tastes as if each berry was polished with a velvet cloth. This is incredibly hedonistic. With a surreal texture, the wine unfolds and coats your palate with waves of perfectly ripe fruits. cashmere tannins make you with the 60 second finish was even longer! This is an indulgence of pleasure at its best. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
Inc. VAT
£2,398.80 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)There are many things I love about wine tasting. One of the great pleasures is tasting wine in barrel and scoring it higher in bottle, which is a true sign of quality. That is what took place here clearly. This wine is off the charts! The level of intensity has to be tasted to be believed. The fruit tastes as if each berry was polished with a velvet cloth. This is incredibly hedonistic. With a surreal texture, the wine unfolds and coats your palate with waves of perfectly ripe fruits. cashmere tannins make you with the 60 second finish was even longer! This is an indulgence of pleasure at its best. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JA) |
In Bond
£1,277.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)A muscular wine that is in the Petrus mould in terms of its character and the time that it is going to need to fully reveal itself, this is merlot and clay at its height, such a brilliant wine, smoky undertones and structure, will power through the decades, bgreat great stuff, 50% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£720.00 |
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James Suckling (99)A very pure nose that exudes poise and precision, in every aspect of this wine’s composition. Aromas of violets, blueberries, cedar, fresh truffle, wet earth and plums lead to a palate that offers a very full, plush and intense core of pristinely ripened red-plum fruit and mouthwatering freshness, as well as tannins that imbue the long, balanced finish with great clarity. Incredible triumph for the vintage. Try from 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£500.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another heavenly Pomerol in the vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it's certainly not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive texture, building yet sweet tannins, and just a rich, concentrated, yet flawless profile on the palate that's already impossible to resist. Nevertheless, a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going to evolve for 40 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£1,198.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another heavenly Pomerol in the vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it's certainly not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive texture, building yet sweet tannins, and just a rich, concentrated, yet flawless profile on the palate that's already impossible to resist. Nevertheless, a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going to evolve for 40 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£1,090.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Reminding me a little of the 1998, the 2019 Château Trotanoy is all Merlot sourced from a 7-hectare vineyard planted on dark clay and gravelly soils. A prodigious wine in every way, it offers a serious, dense, powerful, full-bodied style as well as notes of ripe black cherries, damp earth, tobacco, cedar pencil, and graphite. As with the other top wines in the vintage, it has an incredible sense of purity and precision, building, firm tannins, awesome mid-palate depth, and a huge finish. It's not for those seeking instant gratification and is much more structured and backward than I would have thought from barrel. It needs a solid decade of bottle age and will have 40+ years of longevity. It's another brilliant, brilliant wine from this team that I wish every reader could taste. |
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Bordeaux | 30 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,266.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Love the perfume and finesse here with fresh flowers, blackberries, crushed stones and cement. Cedar. Full and very long with tight and muscular tannins that go on for minutes. Tight and thoughtful. Soulful. Try after 2030. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
£578.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Performing better than I remember en premieur, the still vigorous, intact 2003 Trottevieille exhibits a dark plum/garnet color in addition to notes of cedarwood, spice box, red and black currants, licorice and graphite. Deep, fresh and well-delineated, it should drink nicely for 5-8 years. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£857.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Owned by the Castéja family, Trottevieille has one parcel of some of the oldest vines in St.-Emilion. Dense purple, the 2005 is better at age 10 then earlier. The wine has beautiful blueberry, plum and blackcurrant fruit, an attractive underlying minerality, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and a long, layered, complex finish. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 89 (WA) |
In Bond
£538.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Trottevieille has a pleasing leathery, undergrowth-scented bouquet that feels fully mature, although there is commendable vigor here (more so than the 2007 Canon). The palate is medium-bodied with crisp and tensile tannin, a keen thread of acidity and moderate depth but impressive focus towards the finish. It is fully mature with those ferrous and bell pepper notes on the finish, but I can see this offering another decade's worth of drinking pleasure, no problem. One to look out for. Tasted February 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£316.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Trottevieille does not show as well as previous bottles although I did taste another during a trip to Bordeaux. I feel that this is more representative with blackberry and cedar on the nose, almost Left Bank in style thanks to the expressive Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium-bodied and very refined, demonstrating impressive precision if not the intensity on the finish. Very fine. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£796.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Complex aromas of blackberries, dried flowers and other dark fruit. Shows hints of cedar and blackberries. Full-bodied, dense and wonderfully integrated with rich tannins that just melt into the wine. Extremely fine and focused finish. Shows harmony and balance. Better after 2024. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
£203.00 |
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Decanter (97)Intense and concentrated on the nose, so full of aromas, rich and complex. Succulent and sophisticated, this is just so delicious. Crunchy strawberry and red cherry fruit with bright and round edges change into deep and heady blackcurrant and plum with a cool and liquorice spiced aspect as the wine makes an impact and travels from start to finish. The texture is smooth and fine, with a sense of life and joy, while the flavours are layered and complex. This has a really captivating spice to it, not at all harsh but present and indicative of the alcohol, that gives the wine frame and body. Serious with a very long life ahead but I love the way it changes in the glass giving you small hints of glamour, power and personality. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
£523.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Fantastic texture and structure to this wine with firm, silky tannins that go on and on. Love the crushed blackberries, blueberries and salt. Floral and mineral character, too. Full and tight with great length. Chewy at the very end, indicating real structure. All about structure and length. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 49% merlot, and 1% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
£269.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Fantastic texture and structure to this wine with firm, silky tannins that go on and on. Love the crushed blackberries, blueberries and salt. Floral and mineral character, too. Full and tight with great length. Chewy at the very end, indicating real structure. All about structure and length. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 49% merlot, and 1% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£288.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is very tangy and bright with real cabernet franc character, showing currant, orange and fresh-herb notes. Medium body with wonderful energy and acidity. Fine tannins. Racy and juicy. 54% cabernet franc, 45% merlot, and 1% cabernet sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
£329.50 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Wow, this is really something. It is full and powerful with truly impressive depth of fruit. Yet, it remains agile and structural, with flexed muscles, balanced by a sense of floating. Well defined and poised. 53% cabernet franc, 44% merlot, and 3% cabernet. Will it be better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£68.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of French wine with the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015. Produced in the revered right bank of Bordeaux, this elegant red wine is a compelling embodiment of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blends that the region is famed for. Chateau Turon La Croix meticulously cultivates these grapes on their 30 hectares vineyard, employing a viticultural practice that nurtures both the fruit and the land. Ensuring optimal maturity, the grapes are hand-harvested on the vineyard's clay and limestone soils, pressed gently, and vinified separately. The final blend of the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 demonstrates a perfect balance - a testament to their perennial quest for perfection. The wine sleeps for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding a subtle complexity to its structured tannins and vibrant fruit expression. The Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 is an experience for any oenophile; sensual, refined, and deeply satisfying. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - |
In Bond
£245.00 |
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Valade 2010 epitomises the artistry of meticulous winemaking, hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux's Médoc region. Crafted by the venerable Maison Valade, renowned for their commitment to excellence, this vintage showcases a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes hand-selected from prime terroirs. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a delicate aging process in French oak barrels for eighteen months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The 2010 harvest benefited from a perfect growing season, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. On the palate, Valade 2010 delivers a rich tapestry of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and cedar, supported by refined tannins and a lingering finish. This exceptional wine not only reflects the pinnacle of Valade’s craftsmanship but also offers a remarkable expression of its distinguished origin. Valade 2010 is a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking depth, complexity, and timeless elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£5,260.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (95)Superb, saturated dark ruby color. Knockout aromas of black raspberry, smoked duck and suave, smoky oak. Thick, sweet and velvety in the mouth; the fruit explodes with aeration, saturating those hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Really fabulous sweetness. A slightly roasted note suggests great ripeness (though I recall Thunevin telling me two years ago that this wine could have been even greater had he waited another few days to harvest!). Ultrasuave tannins are buried in a wave of fruit. One of the longest finishes of the vintage. Purists may argue that a wine like this cannot possible match such '95s as Latour or Margaux or Petrus for terroir character or class, but few wines can match the '95 Valandraud for sheer hedonistic pleasure. |
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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.
