Bordeaux
Bordeaux is arguably the most famous wine region in the world, renowned for producing some of the finest wines on the planet. We offer an exceptional selection of Bordeaux wines, ranging from the grand crus to the more affordable but still delicious options.
Located in the southwestern part of France, Bordeaux has a rich history that dates back centuries. Some of the most popular estates in the region include Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild. These estates produce some of the most sought-after wines in the world.
Bordeaux is home to many famous appellations, including Saint-Émilion, Pauillac, Margaux, and Saint-Julien. Each appellation has its own unique terroir and characteristics, which contribute to the distinct flavor and aroma of the wines. The grapes used in Bordeaux wines vary by region, but the most common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Our Bordeaux collection includes wines from all the major appellations and chateaux, ensuring that you can find your favorite wine or discover new ones. We take pride in offering the best selection of Bordeaux wines in town, all carefully sourced and curated by our expert wine buyers.
Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wine, our Bordeaux collection has something for everyone. Shop our Bordeaux collection today and experience the unparalleled quality and taste of these exceptional wines.
Read More
Bordeaux
Photo
AI Chat
| Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,371.67 |
|||||
James Suckling (95)What an amazing nose of lead pencil shavings and dark fruits. Stunning. Full bodied, with super silky tannins and an amazing depth of fruit. Polished and refined. Gorgeous. 50% Cabernet Sauivgnon, 44% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmaere. Best after 2017. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,458.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (96)I can't remember tasting a young Clerc as exciting as this since the 1980s. Fascinating aromas of blackberries and currant jam. Very deep. Tar too. Full and very dense. It just tickles the tip of your tongue. So much there. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£805.24 |
|||||
James Suckling (96)I can't remember tasting a young Clerc as exciting as this since the 1980s. Fascinating aromas of blackberries and currant jam. Very deep. Tar too. Full and very dense. It just tickles the tip of your tongue. So much there. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 93+ (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£721.24 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93+)The 2012 Clerc Milon is dark, bold and exuberant in the glass. Plums, black cherries, tobacco and graphite are all pushed forward. Even with its considerable creaminess and overall depth, the 2012 has plenty of tannin lurking underneath, so readers would be well served cellaring the wine for at least a few years. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£792.04 |
|||||
James Suckling (94-95)This is super fine textured with ultra-polished tannins. Full body, blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate. Long and refined. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (JA) |
Inc. VAT
£658.80 |
|||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Enticing inky depths to the colour, slate tannins that are fully in control, adding precision and power to the cassis fruits. As it opens, the austerity recedes and sweet blackberry and loganberry fruit appear, along with a seamless delivery of cocoa bean, sage, cedar, cigar box, eucalyptus leaf. Once again you are aware that it has retained the character of Clerc Milon's early days, coming friom the natural concentration of the soils, but everything has been magnified and heightened. A profound wine that shows the possibilities contained within this site. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy technical director, 50% new oak. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,146.07 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (93-95)A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carménère, the 2017 Clerc Milon is deep garnet-purple in color and scented of crushed red and black currants, wild blueberries and black pepper with touches of cigar box, violets, underbrush and menthol. Medium-bodied and with a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, pixelated tannins and exhilarating freshness, it finishes long with notes of pebbles and floral perfume. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£573.64 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (93-95)A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carménère, the 2017 Clerc Milon is deep garnet-purple in color and scented of crushed red and black currants, wild blueberries and black pepper with touches of cigar box, violets, underbrush and menthol. Medium-bodied and with a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, pixelated tannins and exhilarating freshness, it finishes long with notes of pebbles and floral perfume. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£491.44 |
|||||
Decanter (96)The progression of this property continues to be evident in the glass with a beautiful classicism, full of life and layers comprising dark spice and touches of black pepper against blueberry and cool fruits, pumped up by black chocolate and liquorice. It’s confident and clearly has a fierce quality to the tannins giving a long life ahead of it. The harvest started on September 17, one week later than Mouton because of its cooler terroir, with the blend completed by 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmanère. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£479.44 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2019 Clerc Milon is a real success. At more than 70%, this blend contains one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon in the property's recent history, and the result is a wine of real nobility. Offering up aromas of violets, wild berries, licorice, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with notable depth at the core, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. From clay-limestone soils rather than the sandy gravels that characterize d'Armailhac, this is by some margin the more structured and serious of Mouton-Rothschild's two Pauillac stablemates. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,088.47 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 10 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£479.63 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 7 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£644.44 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£399.62 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£624.04 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£613.49 |
|||||
James Suckling (93-94)Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot. |
|||||||||
Clerc Milon
(6x75cl)
2023
|
|
Bordeaux | - | 95-96 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
£316 -
£376
|
||||
James Suckling (95-96)This has a great finish, with blackcurrant, chocolate, hazelnut and salt undertones that run the length of the wine. Full-bodied and dense, and then it lifts off at the end. Chalky undertone, coming from the limestone terroir here. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot, 6.5% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1% petit verdot. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WSM) |
Inc. VAT
£636.07 |
|||||
Wine & Spirit Magazine (90)Black and unyielding up front, with the scent of the dark skin of currants, this young wine emphasizes its stony tannins. The finish opens up with air, a curtain rising on cassis flavors that slowly take precedence over the tannin. Firm and polished, this should age well. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WSM) |
Inc. VAT
£770.40 |
|||||
Wine & Spirit Magazine (92)Bernard Audoy usually makes a gracious, middleweight wine at his property across from Cos d'Estournel, at the southern border of St-Estèphe. This 2005 is more powerful, with jasmine and bergamot scents buzzing over serious tannins. The fruit is completely hidden, as black as the tannins that coat the mouth in mineral flavors, neither ripping nor softened up. Sleek and expansive, this is set to age for ten years or more. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£883.27 |
|||||
James Suckling (92-93)Wonderful improvement here, with blackberry and chocolate character, full, round and soft. Very well done indeed. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£361.24 |
|||||
James Suckling (91)Blueberry, raspberry and citrus character. Hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Better in 2016. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 87-90 (VN (ID)) |
Inc. VAT
£282.29 |
|||||
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (87-90)Inky violet. Seductive spice-and floral-accented blackberry and dark plum aromas, plus a gentle hint of cured tobacco. Reasonably ripe and surprisingly plush for the vintage, with sweet dark berry flavors, gentle if youthfully chewy tannins and impressive sweetness on the moderately persistent finish. This seems built to withstand aging better than most other Bordeaux of 2013, but I'd still drink it up within ten years of its release for maximum enjoyment. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£574.87 |
|||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2014 Cos-Labory has a slightly pinched bouquet at first, gradually opening with blackberry and briary scents, just a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, sappy black fruit laced with graphite and black pepper, quite harmonious with a crisp and poised, satisfying finish. Excellent, traditional Saint Estèphe and perhaps one of the best Cos-Labory I have tasted thus far. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£372.04 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2016 Cos Labory is a supple, pretty wine with plenty of near and medium-term appeal. Sweet tobacco, cedar, leather, scorched earth and menthol are all nicely laced together. From bottle, the 2016 is a bit more subdued than it was from barrel, while some slightly rough contours are going to need time in bottle to sort themselves out fully. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£301.24 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Cos Labory is pliant, open-knit and quite expressive. Spice, dried flowers, dried herbs, red cherry and tobacco are all finely-knit. A lovely wine, Clos Labory is just as delightful as it was en primeur. Readers can expect an attractive, mid-weight Saint-Estèphe built for near and medium-term drinking. The 2017 is nicely balanced and easy to like. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£343.24 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2018 Cos Labory is fabulous. An extra kick of richness from the warm year and a bit more Petit Verdot than usual result in a Cos Labory that is wonderfully savory, powerful and layered. Black cherry, plum, cloves, chocolate and dried herbs build as this potent, exotically ripe Saint-Estèphe opens in the glass. Today, the 2018 is dark, brooding and in need of cellaring. Cos Labory is a bit wild, but that just adds to its considerable allure. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 10 | 16+ (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£282.29 |
|||||
Jancis Robinson (16+)Deep crimson. Nose is both fresh and ripe. Not the most opulent wine; it finishes a little dry. Really quite drying in fact. There’s no shortage of ripe fruit here and the minerality of St-Estèphe imposes itself. Another wine that does not taste as though it came from an unripe vintage but you need to love St-Estèphe to love this wine. The finish is distinctly inky and hard work. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£878.47 |
|||||
|
Revelling in its prestigious heritage, the Croizet-Bages 2006 hails from the eminent Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France – revered worldwide for superb wine craftsmanship. This vintner's offering telegraphs a deep ruby hue, a testament to its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes. Intricately matured in seasoned oak barrels, exceptional ageing lends robust tannins, opulent notes of black fruits, and subtle hints of spice to the Croizet-Bages 2006. The house of Croizet-Bages, part of the lineage of the Grand Cru Classé, remain custodians of traditional wine making values. Their 2006 vintage epitomises these virtues. Harvesting grapes from a splendid 26-hectare vineyard, they patiently coax the nectar into becoming a sophisticated wine. Echoing the finesse of distinct terroir, each sip of Croizet-Bages 2006 engulfs the palate with layers of complex flavours, embodying pure Pauillac nuance. A sublime addition to any discerning fine wine collection. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£349.24 |
|||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2018 Croizet-Bages has a fragrant, well-defined nose with the blackberry and briary notes that I observed from barrel; this is one of the most satisfying aromatics I have encountered from this Pauillac estate. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of graphite-infused black fruit and a fine bead of acidity. A little dry on the finish but quite persistent. This is a fine Croizet-Bages that should please those whose knees tremble at the thought of "classic" Left Bank Cabernet. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£360.64 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2020 Croizet-Bages is a very pretty, aromatic Pauillac. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, dried herbs, incense and rose petal are all beautifully lifted. Nervy tannins need time to soften, but all elements are nicely balanced. I especially admire the energy and understated persistence here. |
|||||||||
| Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,111.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95)What an amazing nose of lead pencil shavings and dark fruits. Stunning. Full bodied, with super silky tannins and an amazing depth of fruit. Polished and refined. Gorgeous. 50% Cabernet Sauivgnon, 44% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmaere. Best after 2017. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,458.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (96)I can't remember tasting a young Clerc as exciting as this since the 1980s. Fascinating aromas of blackberries and currant jam. Very deep. Tar too. Full and very dense. It just tickles the tip of your tongue. So much there. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£655.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (96)I can't remember tasting a young Clerc as exciting as this since the 1980s. Fascinating aromas of blackberries and currant jam. Very deep. Tar too. Full and very dense. It just tickles the tip of your tongue. So much there. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 93+ (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£585.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93+)The 2012 Clerc Milon is dark, bold and exuberant in the glass. Plums, black cherries, tobacco and graphite are all pushed forward. Even with its considerable creaminess and overall depth, the 2012 has plenty of tannin lurking underneath, so readers would be well served cellaring the wine for at least a few years. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£644.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (94-95)This is super fine textured with ultra-polished tannins. Full body, blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate. Long and refined. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (JA) |
Inc. VAT
£658.80 |
|||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)Enticing inky depths to the colour, slate tannins that are fully in control, adding precision and power to the cassis fruits. As it opens, the austerity recedes and sweet blackberry and loganberry fruit appear, along with a seamless delivery of cocoa bean, sage, cedar, cigar box, eucalyptus leaf. Once again you are aware that it has retained the character of Clerc Milon's early days, coming friom the natural concentration of the soils, but everything has been magnified and heightened. A profound wine that shows the possibilities contained within this site. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy technical director, 50% new oak. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
In Bond
£923.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (93-95)A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carménère, the 2017 Clerc Milon is deep garnet-purple in color and scented of crushed red and black currants, wild blueberries and black pepper with touches of cigar box, violets, underbrush and menthol. Medium-bodied and with a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, pixelated tannins and exhilarating freshness, it finishes long with notes of pebbles and floral perfume. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
In Bond
£462.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (93-95)A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carménère, the 2017 Clerc Milon is deep garnet-purple in color and scented of crushed red and black currants, wild blueberries and black pepper with touches of cigar box, violets, underbrush and menthol. Medium-bodied and with a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, pixelated tannins and exhilarating freshness, it finishes long with notes of pebbles and floral perfume. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£393.50 |
|||||
Decanter (96)The progression of this property continues to be evident in the glass with a beautiful classicism, full of life and layers comprising dark spice and touches of black pepper against blueberry and cool fruits, pumped up by black chocolate and liquorice. It’s confident and clearly has a fierce quality to the tannins giving a long life ahead of it. The harvest started on September 17, one week later than Mouton because of its cooler terroir, with the blend completed by 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmanère. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£383.50 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2019 Clerc Milon is a real success. At more than 70%, this blend contains one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon in the property's recent history, and the result is a wine of real nobility. Offering up aromas of violets, wild berries, licorice, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with notable depth at the core, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. From clay-limestone soils rather than the sandy gravels that characterize d'Armailhac, this is by some margin the more structured and serious of Mouton-Rothschild's two Pauillac stablemates. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£875.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 10 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 7 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£521.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£325.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£504.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (95-96)Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£492.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (93-94)Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot. |
|||||||||
Clerc Milon
(6x75cl)
2023
|
|
Bordeaux | - | 95-96 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
£316 -
£376
|
||||
James Suckling (95-96)This has a great finish, with blackcurrant, chocolate, hazelnut and salt undertones that run the length of the wine. Full-bodied and dense, and then it lifts off at the end. Chalky undertone, coming from the limestone terroir here. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot, 6.5% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1% petit verdot. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WSM) |
In Bond
£498.00 |
|||||
Wine & Spirit Magazine (90)Black and unyielding up front, with the scent of the dark skin of currants, this young wine emphasizes its stony tannins. The finish opens up with air, a curtain rising on cassis flavors that slowly take precedence over the tannin. Firm and polished, this should age well. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WSM) |
Inc. VAT
£770.40 |
|||||
Wine & Spirit Magazine (92)Bernard Audoy usually makes a gracious, middleweight wine at his property across from Cos d'Estournel, at the southern border of St-Estèphe. This 2005 is more powerful, with jasmine and bergamot scents buzzing over serious tannins. The fruit is completely hidden, as black as the tannins that coat the mouth in mineral flavors, neither ripping nor softened up. Sleek and expansive, this is set to age for ten years or more. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£704.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (92-93)Wonderful improvement here, with blackberry and chocolate character, full, round and soft. Very well done indeed. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (JS) |
In Bond
£285.00 |
|||||
James Suckling (91)Blueberry, raspberry and citrus character. Hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Better in 2016. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 87-90 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
£216.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (87-90)Inky violet. Seductive spice-and floral-accented blackberry and dark plum aromas, plus a gentle hint of cured tobacco. Reasonably ripe and surprisingly plush for the vintage, with sweet dark berry flavors, gentle if youthfully chewy tannins and impressive sweetness on the moderately persistent finish. This seems built to withstand aging better than most other Bordeaux of 2013, but I'd still drink it up within ten years of its release for maximum enjoyment. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2014 Cos-Labory has a slightly pinched bouquet at first, gradually opening with blackberry and briary scents, just a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, sappy black fruit laced with graphite and black pepper, quite harmonious with a crisp and poised, satisfying finish. Excellent, traditional Saint Estèphe and perhaps one of the best Cos-Labory I have tasted thus far. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£294.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2016 Cos Labory is a supple, pretty wine with plenty of near and medium-term appeal. Sweet tobacco, cedar, leather, scorched earth and menthol are all nicely laced together. From bottle, the 2016 is a bit more subdued than it was from barrel, while some slightly rough contours are going to need time in bottle to sort themselves out fully. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£235.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2017 Cos Labory is pliant, open-knit and quite expressive. Spice, dried flowers, dried herbs, red cherry and tobacco are all finely-knit. A lovely wine, Clos Labory is just as delightful as it was en primeur. Readers can expect an attractive, mid-weight Saint-Estèphe built for near and medium-term drinking. The 2017 is nicely balanced and easy to like. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£270.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2018 Cos Labory is fabulous. An extra kick of richness from the warm year and a bit more Petit Verdot than usual result in a Cos Labory that is wonderfully savory, powerful and layered. Black cherry, plum, cloves, chocolate and dried herbs build as this potent, exotically ripe Saint-Estèphe opens in the glass. Today, the 2018 is dark, brooding and in need of cellaring. Cos Labory is a bit wild, but that just adds to its considerable allure. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 10 | 16+ (JR) |
In Bond
£216.00 |
|||||
Jancis Robinson (16+)Deep crimson. Nose is both fresh and ripe. Not the most opulent wine; it finishes a little dry. Really quite drying in fact. There’s no shortage of ripe fruit here and the minerality of St-Estèphe imposes itself. Another wine that does not taste as though it came from an unripe vintage but you need to love St-Estèphe to love this wine. The finish is distinctly inky and hard work. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£700.00 |
|||||
|
Revelling in its prestigious heritage, the Croizet-Bages 2006 hails from the eminent Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France – revered worldwide for superb wine craftsmanship. This vintner's offering telegraphs a deep ruby hue, a testament to its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes. Intricately matured in seasoned oak barrels, exceptional ageing lends robust tannins, opulent notes of black fruits, and subtle hints of spice to the Croizet-Bages 2006. The house of Croizet-Bages, part of the lineage of the Grand Cru Classé, remain custodians of traditional wine making values. Their 2006 vintage epitomises these virtues. Harvesting grapes from a splendid 26-hectare vineyard, they patiently coax the nectar into becoming a sophisticated wine. Echoing the finesse of distinct terroir, each sip of Croizet-Bages 2006 engulfs the palate with layers of complex flavours, embodying pure Pauillac nuance. A sublime addition to any discerning fine wine collection. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 20 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£275.00 |
|||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2018 Croizet-Bages has a fragrant, well-defined nose with the blackberry and briary notes that I observed from barrel; this is one of the most satisfying aromatics I have encountered from this Pauillac estate. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of graphite-infused black fruit and a fine bead of acidity. A little dry on the finish but quite persistent. This is a fine Croizet-Bages that should please those whose knees tremble at the thought of "classic" Left Bank Cabernet. |
|||||||||
|
|
Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£284.50 |
|||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2020 Croizet-Bages is a very pretty, aromatic Pauillac. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, dried herbs, incense and rose petal are all beautifully lifted. Nervy tannins need time to soften, but all elements are nicely balanced. I especially admire the energy and understated persistence here. |
|||||||||
