De Sales
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(12x75cl) 2000Wine Advocate (89)
The finest De Sales since the 1982 (probably better), the deep ruby/purple-colored 2000 boasts sweet aromas of soil, kirsch liqueur, raspberries, and currants. Layered and opulent, with sweet tannin and medium to full body, it is atypically large-scaled for a wine from this estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015.Inc. VAT£835.00 -
(12x75cl) 2001
De Sales 2001 is an exceptional vintage from the renowned Château de Sales in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. This distinguished wine boasts complex notes, exhibiting layers of plum, cherries and truffle balanced with a structured backbone of silky, integrated tannins. Produced by one of the oldest winemaking families in the region, De Sales 2001 reflects centuries of dedicated craftsmanship and intimate knowledge of the Pomerol terroir. Its gracious ageing potential is a testament to the perfect blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels to achieve its characteristic depth and richness. As the largest estate in Pomerol, Château de Sales has a reputation for consistency and quality, perfectly demonstrated by the De Sales 2001. Its harmonious structure and elegant finish make it an ideal choice for discerning palates seeking a taste of classic Bordeaux.
Inc. VAT£584.32 -
(12x75cl) 2010
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)
Good medium ruby. Blackcurrant, violet and a dusty mineral note on the deep nose. Dense, lush and chewy, offering, pure, precise dark berry and floral flavors. Finishes broad, saline and very long, with a density of texture and a degree of fruit concentration that I have never before found in De Sales--and that I didn't even think was possible in view of this estate's very sandy soils. Without doubt the best wine ever made by owner Bruno de Lambert. Well done.Inc. VAT£572.64 -
(12x75cl) 2015
The De Sales 2015 is an exemplary Bordeaux, embodying the superior craftsmanship of Chateau de Sales, the largest estate in Pomerol. This family-owned vineyard produces wines imbued with centuries-old traditions, carefully nurtured in a terroir rich with gravelly sand and ferrous clay. The De Sales 2015 shines with a classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, aged to perfection.
Renowned for its elegance and character, De Sales 2015 captures the essence of Pomerol with ample red berry aromas, accentuated by smooth, nuanced hints of toasted bread, spice, and vanilla. Its well-balanced tannins lead to a harmonious finish, exemplifying quintessential Bordeaux charm. This meritorious wine enthrals advanced enthusiasts and novice wine lovers alike, reinforcing the esteem and pedigree of its heritage.
Under the stewardship of the Nicolas family, the Chateau continues to produce wines that remain true to their origin, and De Sales 2015 triumphs as a testament to their artisanal skill.
Inc. VAT£374.98 -
(12x75cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (88)
The 2016 De Sales is medium garnet-purple colored and has a savory nose of red and black berries, plums and earth plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium-bodied, the palate is chewy with an earthy character and restrained finish.Inc. VAT£377.21 -
(6x150cl) 2016Wine Advocate (88)
The 2016 De Sales is medium garnet-purple colored and has a savory nose of red and black berries, plums and earth plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium-bodied, the palate is chewy with an earthy character and restrained finish.Inc. VAT£407.21 -
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Wine Advocate (91-93)
.Inc. VAT£181.54 -
(12x75cl) 2019Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2019 Château de Sales has an open-knit bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, not quite as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, somewhat old school in style with dry tannins and a structured finish. Fine backbone here, an impressive retro 2019! One of the best vintages in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.Inc. VAT£353.38 -
(1x600cl) 2019Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2019 Château de Sales has an open-knit bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, not quite as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, somewhat old school in style with dry tannins and a structured finish. Fine backbone here, an impressive retro 2019! One of the best vintages in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.Inc. VAT£287.58 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.Inc. VAT£207.58 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.Inc. VAT£355.15 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.Inc. VAT£183.98 -
(1x600cl) 2020Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.Inc. VAT£299.26 -
(6x150cl) 2020Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.Inc. VAT£367.15 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.Inc. VAT£173.38 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Château de Sales has a light, tertiary bouquet that needs more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced but light, with just a touch of herbaceousness. An early-drinking Pomerol.Inc. VAT£379.61 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Château de Sales has a light, tertiary bouquet that needs more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced but light, with just a touch of herbaceousness. An early-drinking Pomerol.Inc. VAT£169.40 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
Red and black fruits, savory flowers, spice, and menthol notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Sales, a pure, seamless, very pretty, elegant wine from this team, a medium-bodied, round, supple, elegant Pomerol that will need to be drunk over the coming decade.Inc. VAT£376.01 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
Red and black fruits, savory flowers, spice, and menthol notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Sales, a pure, seamless, very pretty, elegant wine from this team, a medium-bodied, round, supple, elegant Pomerol that will need to be drunk over the coming decade.Inc. VAT£177.80
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(12x75cl) 2000
Wine Advocate (89)
The finest De Sales since the 1982 (probably better), the deep ruby/purple-colored 2000 boasts sweet aromas of soil, kirsch liqueur, raspberries, and currants. Layered and opulent, with sweet tannin and medium to full body, it is atypically large-scaled for a wine from this estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015.In Bond£660.00 -
(12x75cl) 2001
De Sales 2001 is an exceptional vintage from the renowned Château de Sales in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. This distinguished wine boasts complex notes, exhibiting layers of plum, cherries and truffle balanced with a structured backbone of silky, integrated tannins. Produced by one of the oldest winemaking families in the region, De Sales 2001 reflects centuries of dedicated craftsmanship and intimate knowledge of the Pomerol terroir. Its gracious ageing potential is a testament to the perfect blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels to achieve its characteristic depth and richness. As the largest estate in Pomerol, Château de Sales has a reputation for consistency and quality, perfectly demonstrated by the De Sales 2001. Its harmonious structure and elegant finish make it an ideal choice for discerning palates seeking a taste of classic Bordeaux.
In Bond£448.45 -
(12x75cl) 2010
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)
Good medium ruby. Blackcurrant, violet and a dusty mineral note on the deep nose. Dense, lush and chewy, offering, pure, precise dark berry and floral flavors. Finishes broad, saline and very long, with a density of texture and a degree of fruit concentration that I have never before found in De Sales--and that I didn't even think was possible in view of this estate's very sandy soils. Without doubt the best wine ever made by owner Bruno de Lambert. Well done.In Bond£440.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
The De Sales 2015 is an exemplary Bordeaux, embodying the superior craftsmanship of Chateau de Sales, the largest estate in Pomerol. This family-owned vineyard produces wines imbued with centuries-old traditions, carefully nurtured in a terroir rich with gravelly sand and ferrous clay. The De Sales 2015 shines with a classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, aged to perfection.
Renowned for its elegance and character, De Sales 2015 captures the essence of Pomerol with ample red berry aromas, accentuated by smooth, nuanced hints of toasted bread, spice, and vanilla. Its well-balanced tannins lead to a harmonious finish, exemplifying quintessential Bordeaux charm. This meritorious wine enthrals advanced enthusiasts and novice wine lovers alike, reinforcing the esteem and pedigree of its heritage.
Under the stewardship of the Nicolas family, the Chateau continues to produce wines that remain true to their origin, and De Sales 2015 triumphs as a testament to their artisanal skill.
In Bond£274.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (88)
The 2016 De Sales is medium garnet-purple colored and has a savory nose of red and black berries, plums and earth plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium-bodied, the palate is chewy with an earthy character and restrained finish.In Bond£273.00 -
(6x150cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (88)
The 2016 De Sales is medium garnet-purple colored and has a savory nose of red and black berries, plums and earth plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium-bodied, the palate is chewy with an earthy character and restrained finish.In Bond£298.00 -
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Wine Advocate (91-93)
.In Bond£137.50 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2019 Château de Sales has an open-knit bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, not quite as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, somewhat old school in style with dry tannins and a structured finish. Fine backbone here, an impressive retro 2019! One of the best vintages in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.In Bond£256.00 -
(1x600cl) 2019
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2019 Château de Sales has an open-knit bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, not quite as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, somewhat old school in style with dry tannins and a structured finish. Fine backbone here, an impressive retro 2019! One of the best vintages in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.In Bond£214.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.In Bond£153.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.In Bond£256.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.In Bond£140.00 -
(1x600cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.In Bond£228.00 -
(6x150cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.In Bond£266.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging.In Bond£124.50 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Château de Sales has a light, tertiary bouquet that needs more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced but light, with just a touch of herbaceousness. An early-drinking Pomerol.In Bond£275.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Château de Sales has a light, tertiary bouquet that needs more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced but light, with just a touch of herbaceousness. An early-drinking Pomerol.In Bond£120.50 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
Red and black fruits, savory flowers, spice, and menthol notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Sales, a pure, seamless, very pretty, elegant wine from this team, a medium-bodied, round, supple, elegant Pomerol that will need to be drunk over the coming decade.In Bond£272.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
Red and black fruits, savory flowers, spice, and menthol notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Sales, a pure, seamless, very pretty, elegant wine from this team, a medium-bodied, round, supple, elegant Pomerol that will need to be drunk over the coming decade.In Bond£127.50
