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.
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Bordeaux | 5 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£852.07 |
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James Suckling (94-95)I can’t remember a Haut-Batailley this tannic, yet the tannins are savory and very ripe with beauty and purity. Full-bodied, chewy tannins and a long and intense finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WS) |
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£5,606.47 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Has wonderful richness and suppleness, lovely fruit and harmony. A superb example of a graceful, balanced wine that is delicious now and can evolve over many years.--Haut-Brion vertical. -HS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£8,733.67 |
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Wine Advocate (96)It is fun to go back and forth between the 1995 and 1996, two superb vintages for Haut-Brion. The 1995 seems to have sweeter tannin and a bit more fat and seamlessness when compared to the more structured and muscular 1996. Certainly 1995 was a vintage that the brilliant administrator Jean Delmas handled flawlessly. The result is a deep ruby/purple-colored wine with a tight but promising nose of burning wood embers intermixed with vanilla, spice box, earth, mineral, sweet cherry, black currant, plum-like fruit, medium to full body, a high level of ripe but sweet tannin, and a finish that goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This wine is just beginning to emerge from a very closed state where it was unyielding and backward. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2035. Last tasted, 11/02. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£4,600.87 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Scented and a little herbaceous. The most middle of the road, difference-splitting wine. Finishes quite dry. But there is admirable fruit on the way there. Neat. Dry. Very brisk. Next night it was more introvert, dry and a bit lean. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
Inc. VAT
£11,888.98 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)Not a lot of wines leave me speechless from start to finish. But this wine did! Still deep, dark, almost inky in color, the wine offers off the hook aromas of smoked truffle, cigar box, tobacco, black and dark red fruit with spice box, tobacco leaf and smoke filled nuances. Deep, rich, full-bodied and with this incredible blend of elegance, power and sensuality, this wine is going to age for decades. The wine was made from blending this 46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 14% Cabernet Franc. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£568.18 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 11. It has a much more appealing bouquet than the 2013, offering a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and smoke; clarity increases with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, showing supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a well-defined, sensual finish that takes the oak in stride. This is an excellent Cuvée Jean Gautreau that should age with style. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£2,882.47 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château L'Eglise-Clinet has a killer bouquet: intense black and red fruit, crushed rose petals, a touch of potters wheel and dried herbs. It possesses one of the classiest aromatics in the Pomerol appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dense dark berry fruit laced with black tea, dried herbs and a touch of juniper, gently building towards a lightly spiced, dense finish with impressive substance. This is a long-term Pomerol that needs another 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£5,383.27 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. Looks very much more evolved than the Bahans 1996. Great edge and evolution. Some oyster shells – certainly something edgy and marine on the nose. Fully evolved on the palate. Lovely mellifluous texture. Just gorgeous now with the fruit fully open and the tannins in retreat. A mineral edge. Not especially long or powerful but at its peak. So clean and health giving. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£4,139.38 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)This is so perfumed and pretty. Classy and elegant on the nose, with currant, light vanilla and a hint of lilac. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. All in finesse. Very impressive for the vintage; could be the wine of the vintage. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£4,642.18 |
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James Suckling (100)The purity in this wine is really mindblowing. So perfect. Licorice. Stone. Blackberry, blueberry. Full body. The power is amazing. But then it finishes etheral and so agile and beautiful. I am lost for words. This will rank with the best ever from here including 1975 and 1929. 58% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£4,144.87 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of balance and integration that are impressive in such a powerful young Bordeaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with burning embers, pencil shavings, violets and smoked black tea, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered, elegantly muscular profile, its brooding core of fruit framed by a generous endowment of powdery tannin that tempers the ripeness of the vintage. Checking in at 14.7% alcohol, it's nonetheless more classically styled than the more flamboyant 2019 vintage or even the slowly maturing 2010 which I re-tasted alongside for context. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£6,675.67 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2015 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a relatively conservative bouquet, yet one that is well defined and focused; subtle gravel notes filter through the citrus fruit, white peach and honeysuckle aromas. The balanced palate features gorgeous dried mango, peach and white pepper notes. The acidity is supremely well judged, and a wonderful spiciness dominates the persistent finish. Compelling. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£2,090.47 |
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James Suckling (98)Blackberry, plum, mushroom and wood undertones. It’s full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Savory and fleshy texture on the palate. Well balanced. Flavorful finish with length. Such polish and composure for a young wine. So classy! Try after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
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£679.27 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2020 La Pointe has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. Black cherries, raspberry and subtle violet scents, gaining intensity with aeration. The bottle opened at the château with Eric Monneret shows more graphite/pencil lead elements. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, linear in style, fresh with a vibrant saline finish. I appreciate the manner in which it fans out. Subtle but satisfying, this is a sophisticated Pomerol that adroitly expresses its sense of place. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
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£338.47 |
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Our exquisite choice of La Raison d'Hetre 2017 emanates from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux, France. The skillfully crafted wine is predominantly Merlot accompanied by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak barrels, subsequently translating to an unmatched depth of flavour; a true testament to the Winemaker's artistry. The producer, Château de Malleret, with decades of viticultural expertise, took advantage of the excellent climatic conditions in 2017 to gift us this remarkable vintage. La Raison d'Hetre 2017 exudes a rich, velvety palate that is a sensual delight, offering an alluring bouquet of blackberries and truffles. It showcases a pleasing, well-balanced structure with tannins that are both powerful and silky. The finish is long and sophisticated, making this wine a splendid accompaniment to a well-curated cheese board or expertly prepared red meat dishes. Saturated in complexity, with each sip of La Raison d'Hetre 2017, one uncovers layers of taste and aroma inviting prolonged savouring. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-92 (VN (ST)) |
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£2,682.07 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)Medium red-ruby. Utterly captivating aromas of red fruits and iron complicated by an exotic white fruit note that reminded me of viognier. Suave and silky but not at all overly sweet, with a lovely subtle perfumed character in the mouth. Very complex and distinctive 100%-merlot wine in an elegant style. Finishes long and perfumed. This property, located between Le Pin and Trotanoy, was recently purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge, owner of Le Gay. The fruit was destemmed by hand, and the must went directly into barrel for fermentation, with Michel Rolland responsible for the winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91.0 |
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£2,274.58 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£3,024.07 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Fashioned from yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare with 13.5% natural alcohol, the opaque ruby-hued 2008 exhibits tell-tale floral notes intertwined with raspberries, sweet black cherries, licorice and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and strikingly pure as well as multilayered, the 2008, despite its precociousness, will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 20-25 years. It is one of the top successes of the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£4,065.67 |
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Wine Advocate (97)A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2012 La Violette has a very floral, blueberry and raspberry nose, inky purple color, exceptional texture, full-bodied richness and stunning purity, symmetry and palate presence. This is, possibly, the wine of the year. Unfortunately, there is so little of it available and it is virtually impossible to find. The vineyard is only 4.4 acres, the yields tiny, and usually the final blend includes at least 80% Merlot. Drink it over the next 20 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£601.78 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (87)The 1978 Labégorce-Zédé comes from a Margaux estate that was subsumed into Labégorce back in 2009. To be frank, I was not expecting a great deal, yet it has a charming nose. Yes, it is filled to the brim with brettanomyces but has lovely meat juice aromas. The palate is very savoury at first and then develops potent espresso-like notes. Fades a little in the glass, but no complaints. Drink soon if you have a bottle. Tasted blind at Medlar restaurant dinner. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£48,471.67 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 1982 Lafite Rothschild is at the peak of its powers today, and the two bottles I drank this year were both exceptional. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries and blackcurrants mingled with notions of cedar chest, cigar box, camphor and dried flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with an effortlessly elegant, harmonious profile and a long, fragrant finish. While this is far from being the most powerful Médoc of the vintage, it is among the most pleasurable. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WS) |
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£7,908.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Defines elegance and sophistication with distinct tea, earthy chocolate, cherry and cassis flavors that gently unfold onthe palate. It's impeccibly well balanced with soft, smooth yet firm tannins that give it structure and depth. Should age 20 or 30 years, maybe longer. Tasted twice; first bottle was "corked". |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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£9,282.07 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A luscious Lafite that is silky and elegant with layers of wonderful violet, berry, cherry and chocolate flavors. It's full-bodied, with racy, refined tannins and good length. Drinkable now, but best from 1999 and through another decade. 18,750 cases made. - |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£6,073.27 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Crushed berries and intensity to this, with grapey, toasted oak and cedar notes. Big and concentrated, with chewy and firm tannins. Very long. Very tight, though, and just beginning to show its true nature. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£11,025.67 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96.0 |
Inc. VAT
£8,415.67 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£9,219.67 |
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James Suckling (95)Superb structure for the vintage with blackcurrants, cedar, mushroom and sweet tobacco character. Full-bodied yet reserved and tight with an impressive density. Long finish. Better in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£9,398.47 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£675.67 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 Lafon-Rochet represents the essence of classicism in Bordeaux. Medium in body and finely-cut, Lafon-Rochet is one of the classiest, more refined Saint-Estèphes readers will come across. Dark fruit, earthiness, lavender, licorice, menthol and cloves add nuance, but it is the wine's balance and vibrancy that impress most. Give the tannins a few years to melt away. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£895.78 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Pretty aromas of blackberries and currants, with hints of lead pencil. Full-bodied, yet very balanced, with a solid core of fruit and ultrafine tannins. Really well-crafted wine. Lagrange often excels in less than easy vintages, like 2002. Excellent. Best after 2008. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£678.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)I can’t remember a Haut-Batailley this tannic, yet the tannins are savory and very ripe with beauty and purity. Full-bodied, chewy tannins and a long and intense finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
£4,640.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Has wonderful richness and suppleness, lovely fruit and harmony. A superb example of a graceful, balanced wine that is delicious now and can evolve over many years.--Haut-Brion vertical. -HS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£7,246.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)It is fun to go back and forth between the 1995 and 1996, two superb vintages for Haut-Brion. The 1995 seems to have sweeter tannin and a bit more fat and seamlessness when compared to the more structured and muscular 1996. Certainly 1995 was a vintage that the brilliant administrator Jean Delmas handled flawlessly. The result is a deep ruby/purple-colored wine with a tight but promising nose of burning wood embers intermixed with vanilla, spice box, earth, mineral, sweet cherry, black currant, plum-like fruit, medium to full body, a high level of ripe but sweet tannin, and a finish that goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This wine is just beginning to emerge from a very closed state where it was unyielding and backward. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2035. Last tasted, 11/02. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
£3,802.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Scented and a little herbaceous. The most middle of the road, difference-splitting wine. Finishes quite dry. But there is admirable fruit on the way there. Neat. Dry. Very brisk. Next night it was more introvert, dry and a bit lean. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
In Bond
£9,869.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)Not a lot of wines leave me speechless from start to finish. But this wine did! Still deep, dark, almost inky in color, the wine offers off the hook aromas of smoked truffle, cigar box, tobacco, black and dark red fruit with spice box, tobacco leaf and smoke filled nuances. Deep, rich, full-bodied and with this incredible blend of elegance, power and sensuality, this wine is going to age for decades. The wine was made from blending this 46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 14% Cabernet Franc. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£435.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 11. It has a much more appealing bouquet than the 2013, offering a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and smoke; clarity increases with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, showing supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a well-defined, sensual finish that takes the oak in stride. This is an excellent Cuvée Jean Gautreau that should age with style. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£2,370.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château L'Eglise-Clinet has a killer bouquet: intense black and red fruit, crushed rose petals, a touch of potters wheel and dried herbs. It possesses one of the classiest aromatics in the Pomerol appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dense dark berry fruit laced with black tea, dried herbs and a touch of juniper, gently building towards a lightly spiced, dense finish with impressive substance. This is a long-term Pomerol that needs another 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£4,454.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon. Looks very much more evolved than the Bahans 1996. Great edge and evolution. Some oyster shells – certainly something edgy and marine on the nose. Fully evolved on the palate. Lovely mellifluous texture. Just gorgeous now with the fruit fully open and the tannins in retreat. A mineral edge. Not especially long or powerful but at its peak. So clean and health giving. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
£3,411.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)This is so perfumed and pretty. Classy and elegant on the nose, with currant, light vanilla and a hint of lilac. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. All in finesse. Very impressive for the vintage; could be the wine of the vintage. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£3,830.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The purity in this wine is really mindblowing. So perfect. Licorice. Stone. Blackberry, blueberry. Full body. The power is amazing. But then it finishes etheral and so agile and beautiful. I am lost for words. This will rank with the best ever from here including 1975 and 1929. 58% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£3,422.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of balance and integration that are impressive in such a powerful young Bordeaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with burning embers, pencil shavings, violets and smoked black tea, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered, elegantly muscular profile, its brooding core of fruit framed by a generous endowment of powdery tannin that tempers the ripeness of the vintage. Checking in at 14.7% alcohol, it's nonetheless more classically styled than the more flamboyant 2019 vintage or even the slowly maturing 2010 which I re-tasted alongside for context. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£5,531.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2015 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc has a relatively conservative bouquet, yet one that is well defined and focused; subtle gravel notes filter through the citrus fruit, white peach and honeysuckle aromas. The balanced palate features gorgeous dried mango, peach and white pepper notes. The acidity is supremely well judged, and a wonderful spiciness dominates the persistent finish. Compelling. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,710.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Blackberry, plum, mushroom and wood undertones. It’s full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Savory and fleshy texture on the palate. Well balanced. Flavorful finish with length. Such polish and composure for a young wine. So classy! Try after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£534.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2020 La Pointe has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. Black cherries, raspberry and subtle violet scents, gaining intensity with aeration. The bottle opened at the château with Eric Monneret shows more graphite/pencil lead elements. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, linear in style, fresh with a vibrant saline finish. I appreciate the manner in which it fans out. Subtle but satisfying, this is a sophisticated Pomerol that adroitly expresses its sense of place. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Our exquisite choice of La Raison d'Hetre 2017 emanates from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux, France. The skillfully crafted wine is predominantly Merlot accompanied by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak barrels, subsequently translating to an unmatched depth of flavour; a true testament to the Winemaker's artistry. The producer, Château de Malleret, with decades of viticultural expertise, took advantage of the excellent climatic conditions in 2017 to gift us this remarkable vintage. La Raison d'Hetre 2017 exudes a rich, velvety palate that is a sensual delight, offering an alluring bouquet of blackberries and truffles. It showcases a pleasing, well-balanced structure with tannins that are both powerful and silky. The finish is long and sophisticated, making this wine a splendid accompaniment to a well-curated cheese board or expertly prepared red meat dishes. Saturated in complexity, with each sip of La Raison d'Hetre 2017, one uncovers layers of taste and aroma inviting prolonged savouring. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-92 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£2,203.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)Medium red-ruby. Utterly captivating aromas of red fruits and iron complicated by an exotic white fruit note that reminded me of viognier. Suave and silky but not at all overly sweet, with a lovely subtle perfumed character in the mouth. Very complex and distinctive 100%-merlot wine in an elegant style. Finishes long and perfumed. This property, located between Le Pin and Trotanoy, was recently purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge, owner of Le Gay. The fruit was destemmed by hand, and the must went directly into barrel for fermentation, with Michel Rolland responsible for the winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91.0 |
In Bond
£1,857.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£2,488.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Fashioned from yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare with 13.5% natural alcohol, the opaque ruby-hued 2008 exhibits tell-tale floral notes intertwined with raspberries, sweet black cherries, licorice and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and strikingly pure as well as multilayered, the 2008, despite its precociousness, will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 20-25 years. It is one of the top successes of the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£3,356.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2012 La Violette has a very floral, blueberry and raspberry nose, inky purple color, exceptional texture, full-bodied richness and stunning purity, symmetry and palate presence. This is, possibly, the wine of the year. Unfortunately, there is so little of it available and it is virtually impossible to find. The vineyard is only 4.4 acres, the yields tiny, and usually the final blend includes at least 80% Merlot. Drink it over the next 20 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£463.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (87)The 1978 Labégorce-Zédé comes from a Margaux estate that was subsumed into Labégorce back in 2009. To be frank, I was not expecting a great deal, yet it has a charming nose. Yes, it is filled to the brim with brettanomyces but has lovely meat juice aromas. The palate is very savoury at first and then develops potent espresso-like notes. Fades a little in the glass, but no complaints. Drink soon if you have a bottle. Tasted blind at Medlar restaurant dinner. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£40,361.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 1982 Lafite Rothschild is at the peak of its powers today, and the two bottles I drank this year were both exceptional. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries and blackcurrants mingled with notions of cedar chest, cigar box, camphor and dried flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with an effortlessly elegant, harmonious profile and a long, fragrant finish. While this is far from being the most powerful Médoc of the vintage, it is among the most pleasurable. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£7,908.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Defines elegance and sophistication with distinct tea, earthy chocolate, cherry and cassis flavors that gently unfold onthe palate. It's impeccibly well balanced with soft, smooth yet firm tannins that give it structure and depth. Should age 20 or 30 years, maybe longer. Tasted twice; first bottle was "corked". |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
£7,703.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A luscious Lafite that is silky and elegant with layers of wonderful violet, berry, cherry and chocolate flavors. It's full-bodied, with racy, refined tannins and good length. Drinkable now, but best from 1999 and through another decade. 18,750 cases made. - |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
£5,029.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Crushed berries and intensity to this, with grapey, toasted oak and cedar notes. Big and concentrated, with chewy and firm tannins. Very long. Very tight, though, and just beginning to show its true nature. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£9,156.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96.0 |
In Bond
£6,981.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£7,651.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Superb structure for the vintage with blackcurrants, cedar, mushroom and sweet tobacco character. Full-bodied yet reserved and tight with an impressive density. Long finish. Better in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WE) |
In Bond
£7,800.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£531.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 Lafon-Rochet represents the essence of classicism in Bordeaux. Medium in body and finely-cut, Lafon-Rochet is one of the classiest, more refined Saint-Estèphes readers will come across. Dark fruit, earthiness, lavender, licorice, menthol and cloves add nuance, but it is the wine's balance and vibrancy that impress most. Give the tannins a few years to melt away. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£708.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Pretty aromas of blackberries and currants, with hints of lead pencil. Full-bodied, yet very balanced, with a solid core of fruit and ultrafine tannins. Really well-crafted wine. Lagrange often excels in less than easy vintages, like 2002. Excellent. Best after 2008. -JS |
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