Bordeaux Red
Our long history of buying wines en primeur direct from Bordeaux means we have excellent relationships with the châteaux and negociants. As one of the first UK wine brokers, we buy widely from among our contacts with private collectors, Oxbridge Colleges and other institutions. All wines are priced to the latest fine wine market prices.
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No minimum order. All prices exclude carriage and UK VAT. Wines listed 'IB' (in bond) exclude UK duty. All wines offered subject to confirmation of stock availability, condition and price, E&OE. Full terms & conditions.
| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Margaux | 75cl | £6,400 per case of 12 | Château Margaux 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £6,400 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Margaux - Pavillon Rouge du Margaux | 75cl | £1,650 per case of 12 | Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge du Margaux 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £1,650 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Mouton Rothschild | 75cl | £5,450 per case of 12 | Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £5,450 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Palmer | 75cl | £3,200 per case of 12 | Château Palmer 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £3,200 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Palmer - Alter Ego de Palmer | 75cl | £1,250 per case of 12 | Château Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £1,250 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Pavie | 75cl | £3,750 per case of 12 | Château Pavie 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £3,750 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 2 cases | Château Pavie Macquin | 75cl | £895 per case of 12 | Château Pavie Macquin 2005 / 2 cases / 75cl £895 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Pichon Lalande | 75cl | £1,695 per case of 12 | Château Pichon Lalande 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £1,695 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 1 case | Château Rauzan Gassies | 75cl | £600 per case of 12 | Château Rauzan Gassies 2005 / 1 case / 75cl £600 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2005 | 2 cases | Château Smith Haut Lafitte | 75cl | £1,425 per case of 12 | Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2005 / 2 cases / 75cl £1,425 per case of 12 |
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Tasting Notes"There is a luxurious, languorous feel right from the very first nose here, which continues step for step all the way through the palate. It's a highly impressive wine with an amazing texture - something that is starting to mark Smith Haut Lafitte out every year. Notes of dark chocolate, black cherry and liquorice stretch out through the rich palate, displaying tension and texture. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Harvested 18 September to 10 October. 60% new oak. Drinking Window 2027-2042. 98 points" Jane Anson, Decanter Magazine "This is incredibly complex with hazelnut, currant, berry and dried-flower character. The impression of a vat of fermenting cabernet. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a long, soft and silky finish. Shows the essence of the fruit here. Fascinating. Layered and complex. 98-99 points" jamessuckling.com "Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aging in 60% new barriques, the very deep purple-black colored 2018 Smith Haut Lafitte is a little shy to begin. With coaxing, it very slowly unfurls to reveal a heart-stopping perfume of violets, red roses, kirsch, black cherries and redcurrant jelly, before giving way to a profound core of warm blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, molten licorice and cinnamon stick with nuances of dried mint, orange blossoms (yes!) and cloves. Full-bodied, the fruit does veritable pirouettes on your palate, both elegant and powerful in its expression, coating the mouth with densely packed red and black fruits while revealing tons of mineral, floral and savory sparks, framed by exquisitely fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long. 97-99+ points" Lisa Perotti-Brown, Robert.Parker.com "Checking in as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot brought up in 60% new French oak, the 2018 Château Smith Haut Lafitte reveals a saturated purple color as well as rock star notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, graphite, crushed rocks, and spice. Deep, profoundly concentrated, beautifully seamless and textured on the palate, it reminds me of the 2009 with its opulent, powerful style. It's a brilliant wine from this terrific estate and up with the top wines in the vintage. Hats off to director Fabien Teitgen who continues to make an elegant yet powerful, uncompromising style of wine. 97-100 points" Jebdunnuck.com |
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