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 | 2016 | 5 cases | Château de Fieuzal | 75cl | £385 per case of 12 | Château de Fieuzal 2016 / 5 cases / 75cl £385 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2016 | 1 case | Château de Fieuzal | Magnum | £385 per case of 6 | Château de Fieuzal 2016 / 1 case / Magnum £385 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2016 | 2 cases | Château d'Issan | 75cl | £520 per case of 12 | Château d'Issan 2016 / 2 cases / 75cl £520 per case of 12 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2016 D'Issan is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot cropped between 29 September and 19 October, and matured in 50% new barrels. The alcohol is 13.3% and with a pH of 3.71. It has a very classic, slightly introverted bouquet with a light marine influence coming through, but remaining very reserved, a little aloof. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin and fine delineation; it is very crisp and focused, a classic Margaux through and through with outstanding salinity and persistence towards the precise finish. This is a beautiful D'Issan for long-term ageing, on par with the 2015. 93-95 points" Neal Martin, RobertParker.com "This is so energetic for a young d'Issan with lots of white pepper, crushed stones and blackberries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and great length. One of the greatest ever. Superb depth and intensity to this real Bordeaux. Wow. 96-97 points" jamessuckling.com |
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| RED | 2016 | 1 case | Château Duhart Milon | 75cl | £750 per case of 12 | Château Duhart Milon 2016 / 1 case / 75cl £750 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2016 | 1 case | Château Durfort Vivens | 75cl | £495 per case of 12 | Château Durfort Vivens 2016 / 1 case / 75cl £495 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2016 | 1 case | Château Figeac | 75cl | £1,950 per case of 12 | Château Figeac 2016 / 1 case / 75cl £1,950 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2016 | 3 cases | Château Giscours | 75cl | £560 per case of 12 | Château Giscours 2016 / 3 cases / 75cl £560 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2016 | 5 cases | Château Gloria | 75cl | £360 per case of 12 | Château Gloria 2016 / 5 cases / 75cl £360 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2016 | 1 case | Château Grand Puy Lacoste | 75cl | £660 per case of 12 | Château Grand Puy Lacoste 2016 / 1 case / 75cl £660 per case of 12 |
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Tasting NotesVanilla, cassis and oak on the nose. Big, chunky, ripe and velvety smooth tannins ease the fruit in beautifully. Quite opulent and at times verging on voluptuous but no lack of freshness – this is wonderful. Lots of cassis and redcurrants and a lovely savoury rich feel. Very long. This is classic "top-vintage GPL'. RKL "One of the successes of the vintage, the Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Racy, forward and incredibly inviting, the 2016 makes a strong first impression and then never lets up. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, white pepper and floral notes give the wine its brightness and aromatic nuance. Deep, fleshy and utterly exquisite on the palate, yet light on its feet, the 2016 exudes finesse. The flavors are remarkably vivid, but in the end, it is the wine's sublime balance that places it among the highlights of the vintage. Don't miss it! 93-96 points" vinous.com (AG) "Ripe, but sleek and very focused, featuring racy iron and savory notes coursing alongside the core of black currant and black cherry fruit. The fresh finish keeps everything in lockstep. Well-built. 94-97 points" winespectator.com "The 2016 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot that matured in 75% new oak. It has 13.3% alcohol this year. It has an extraordinarily pure bouquet with blackberry, briary, touches of pencil shaving and cedar aromas--quintessential Grand-Puy-Lacoste, basically. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. Gone are the days when this Pauillac was as hard as nails for the first decade. The tannins are nowadays much finer and the acidity lends this tension and plenty of freshness. There is an effortless quality to this Pauillac with wonderful length and such finesse on the finish that you immediately want to go back and re-taste it. Like so many others, this improved with aeration, gaining ever more harmony and precision. What a brilliant wine. It is classic Pauillac to its core. 95-97 points" Neal Martin, RobertParker.com "This is all about the finish with a sweet-tobacco, berry and light milk-chocolate character. Full body, very fine tannins and a juicy finish. Love the intensity and finesse at the end. Lots of energy. Could better the exquisite 2014. 96-97 points" jamessuckling.com |
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| RED | 2016 | 2 cases | Château Haut Bages Liberal | 75cl | £440 per case of 12 | Château Haut Bages Liberal 2016 / 2 cases / 75cl £440 per case of 12 |
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