Red Bordeaux
| RED | 2018 | 2 cases | Château Léoville Poyferré | Magnum | £895 per case of 6 | Château Léoville Poyferré 2018 / 2 cases / Magnum £895 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2018 | 2 cases | Château Les Gravières | 75cl | £195 per case of 12 | Château Les Gravières 2018 / 2 cases / 75cl £195 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Lynch Moussas | 75cl | £295 per case of 12 | Château Lynch Moussas 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £295 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Margaux | 75cl | £2,250 per case of 6 | Château Margaux 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £2,250 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Margaux - Pavillon Rouge du Margaux | 75cl | £680 per case of 6 | Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge du Margaux 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £680 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2018 Pavillon Rouge accounts for 30% of the crop this year. It is composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, with 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it sings of crushed black and red currants, warm black berries and plum pudding with touches of fungi, cedar chest, truffles and smoked meats plus a fragrant undercurrent of fallen leaves and potpourri. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a solid backbone of fine-grained tannins and loads of freshness supporting the vibrant red and black fruits, finishing long. 93-95 points." Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, April 2019 "Representing roughly 30% of the total production and a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge is an incredibly elegant, juicy, and medium to full-bodied second wine that has fabulous purity in its cassis, violets, and floral aromas and flavors. It's silky, vibrant, and has sweet tannins, and just glides over the palate. This beautiful wine is already hard to resist and will keep for 15+ years. 93-95 points." Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, May 2019 "Fantastic depth of ripe fruit with currant and dark-berry aromas. Hints of citrus and dry earth. Full body and round, velvety tannins that are melted into the wine. Very intense and fruity. 95-96 points." James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019 |
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| RED | 2018 | 5 cases | Château Meyney | 75cl | £260 per case of 12 | Château Meyney 2018 / 5 cases / 75cl £260 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 50 cases | Château Montlandrie | 75cl | £150 per case of 12 | Château Montlandrie 2018 / 50 cases / 75cl £150 per case of 12 |
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Tasting Notes“Tasted blind. Relatively complex nose. Concentrated and rather left-bank-like. Drier than most Pomerols rather than luscious. But good wine! GV (JR). 16.5+ points" jancisrobinson.com Jan 22------“The Merlot was picked between the 1st and 5th October and the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 8th October. The tannins are incredibly commanding here, but if you can see past them, the fruit is insanely beautiful and dramatic. With amazing complexity and layers and layers of red fruit, this is a luxurious wine with staggering grip, and it will repay only the most patient of collectors. 17.5+ points” Matthew Jukes.------“The 2018 Montlandrie has the ripest bouquet of the late Denis Durantou’s 2018s, featuring copious black cherries mingled with blueberry and blood orange scents, almost exotic considering the growing season. The palate is well balanced with dark black fruit, hints of pencil lead becoming more prominent toward the finish, where, as I remarked from barrel, the wood component is just a little too vocal. Give it 2–3 years in bottle. Drink 2023-2040. 90 points" Neal Martin, Vinous.com------“Another Castillon release from the talented Denis Durantou, the 2018 Château Montlandrie is based on 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a classic, earthy minerality as well as wonderful black cherry and mulberry fruits, medium-bodied richness, juicy aromas and flavors, moderate tannins, and a layered, balanced, undeniably delicious style. It's going to drink well for 10-15 years, although there's no need to delay gratification. Maturity 2021 – 2036. 91 points" Jebdunnuck.com March 21------"The 2018 Montlandrie is plump, racy, and so expressive. Inky dark fruit, mocha, chocolate, licorice, and spice are all kicked up in this sumptuous, bold Cates de Castillon. Time brings out attractive floral top notes. I would give the tannins a few years to soften. There is a lot to look forward to in this gorgeous Cates de Castillon from the Durantou family. 2023-2033. 91 points." Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar '21------“Produced by the late Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet, the 2018 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14.5% alcohol, and it was aged in 40% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes storming out of the glass with powerful scents of stewed black plums, boysenberries, blackberry preserves, and mocha, giving way to hints of tar, tobacco leaf, and black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with earth-laced black fruits, supported by finely grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced. Delicious! Drink Date: 2023 – 2037. 92 points" Lisa Perotti-Brown, RobertParker.com March 2021------“This is beautifully crafted for this appellation with soft, fine tannins that give the wine tension and focus. It’s medium-to full-bodied with polish and finesse. Really nicely done for this appellation. Give it another two or three years to soften even more. Try after 2022. 93 points" jamessuckling.com------“A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Montlandrie is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a lot of swirling and coaxing to wake a sleeping monster nose of baked plums, boysenberry preserves, and fruitcake, followed by nuances of licorice, menthol, and Indian spices. The full-bodied palate possesses surprising grace and brightness for this hot vintage, with wonderful tension and silky tannins, finishing with epic length. 94 points" Lisa Perotti-Brown, The Wine Independent June 24 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Mouton Rothschild | 75cl | £2,150 per case of 6 | Château Mouton Rothschild 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £2,150 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Palmer | 75cl | £1,320 per case of 6 | Château Palmer 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £1,320 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Pavie | 75cl | £950 per case of 6 | Château Pavie 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £950 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2018 | 2 cases | Château Pédesclaux | 75cl | £295 per case of 12 | Château Pédesclaux 2018 / 2 cases / 75cl £295 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Pichon Baron | 75cl | £1,260 per case of 12 | Château Pichon Baron 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £1,260 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Pontet Canet | 75cl | £880 per case of 12 | Château Pontet Canet 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £880 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 3 cases | Château Potensac | 75cl | £220 per case of 12 | Château Potensac 2018 / 3 cases / 75cl £220 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 2 cases | Château Potensac - Chapelle de Potensac | 75cl | £160 per case of 12 | Château Potensac Chapelle de Potensac 2018 / 2 cases / 75cl £160 per case of 12 |
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Tasting NotesBeautifully fresh nose. Bright fruit, cassis, raspberry, strawberry. Some spice and oak in the background. Surprisingly powerful on the palate after the nose, real depth and concentration, oak and tannins more evident, but still the shape and texture tends towards elegance. Probably nearing peak now, maybe another 1-2 years, then will plateau for another 3-5 years. More grand vin than deuxieme! RKL------"70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% new oak, pH 3.5. Barrel sample. Deepest cherry red. Nicely stony/dusty dark-red fruit. Juicy raspberry fruit, so lively and fresh. Deliciously approachable and still persistent. Super-fine tannins so it seems to be all fruit. 16.5 points." Jancisrobinson.com (JH)------"...the 2018 Chapelle De Potensac has an already complex nose of red and black currants, green tobacco, cedarwood, and spring flowers. This carries to an endearing, supple, seamless Médoc with light tannins, a rounded, balanced mouthfeel, and a great finish. Want a classic Bordeaux you don't have to wait a decade on? Give this beauty a whirl. 90 points" Jebdunnuck.com |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Château Smith Haut Lafitte | 75cl | £840 per case of 12 | Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £840 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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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Clos du Marquis | 75cl | £480 per case of 12 | Clos du Marquis 2018 / 1 case / 75cl £480 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2018 | 5 cases | Domaine de Cambes | 75cl | £195 per case of 6 | Domaine de Cambes 2018 / 5 cases / 75cl £195 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"A classic wine from Francois Mitjavile with its exotic, smoky, sexy style, the 2018 Domaine De Cambes offers a killer nose of blueberries, black raspberries, vanilla bean, crème caramel, and candied flowers. It's ripe, full-bodied, and straight-up sumptuous, with sweet tannins and wonderful depth of fruit. It's a rock star of a wine that blew me away. Enjoy bottles over the coming 10-15 years. 94 points" JebDunnock.com |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 case | Domaine de Chevalier | Magnum | £540 per case of 6 | Domaine de Chevalier 2018 / 1 case / Magnum £540 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2018 | 2 cases | La Croix de Beaucaillou | 75cl | £395 per case of 12 | La Croix de Beaucaillou 2018 / 2 cases / 75cl £395 per case of 12 |
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