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We specialise in historic vintages of fine claret, buying directly from Bordeaux since 1969. We have exceptional stocks of mature vintages, some originally purchased from us and privately stored, others bought from the cellars of collectors, Oxbridge Colleges and similar institutions.
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| RED | 1989 | 1 bottle | Dominus | 75cl | £195 per bottle | Dominus 1989 / 1 bottle / 75cl £195 per bottle |
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| RED | 2009 | 1 case | Catena Zapata - Adrianno Malbec | 75cl | £295 per case of 6 | Catena Zapata Adrianno Malbec 2009 / 1 case / 75cl £295 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2009 | 2 cases | Screaming Eagle | 75cl | £6,000 per case of 3 | Screaming Eagle 2009 / 2 cases / 75cl £6,000 per case of 3 |
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| RED | 2014 | 1 case | Errazuriz - Las Pizarras Pinot Noir | 75cl | £275 per case of 6 | Errazuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2014 / 1 case / 75cl £275 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Fabulous aromas of slate, rust, iron, and dried strawberries. Full body, firm tannins, wonderfully polished. Fine and caressing. Complex flavors too. A wonderful finish. Dusty texture as well. This is a small production wine from the family's best vineyards of the Manzanar farm with pure slate soils. Full Burgundy treatment. 50% whole cluster pressing. Aged in 50% new oak. Louis Michel Liger-Belair of Burgundy consulted on this wine. 98 points" jamessuckling.com |
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| RED | 2019 | 1 case | Dominus | 75cl | £1,040 per case of 6 | Dominus 2019 / 1 case / 75cl £1,040 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2019 | 2 cases | Opus One | 75cl | £1,370 per case of 6 | Opus One 2019 / 2 cases / 75cl £1,370 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2019 | 5 cases | Screaming Eagle - The Flight | 75cl | £1,850 per case of 3 | Screaming Eagle The Flight 2019 / 5 cases / 75cl £1,850 per case of 3 |
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| RED | 2020 | 1 case | Almaviva | 75cl | £520 per case of 6 | Almaviva 2020 / 1 case / 75cl £520 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes“2020 was exceptionally dry, with 75% less rain than usual in the period between May and September, which resulted in an earlier harvest to produce a 2020 Almaviva with 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenère (from Peumo), 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, so with no Merlot this time. The process was as careful as possible, without using any bombs, doing manual and optical sorting of the grapes, pressing in small vertical presses and aging of 20 months in French oak barrels, 73% of them new and the rest second use. The wine reached good ripeness with 14.9% alcohol. It still shows the effect of the élevage a bit, with abundant notes of sweet spices, a creamy touch and some smoke. I tasted it next to the 2019, and the wines have a very similar aromatic palette with a clear note of baked peppers. What was amazing in 2020 was that they harvested the Carmenere almost five weeks earlier than they normally would, and the result is not a green wine at all. As in all dry years, the wines show a little more tannic, a little in the style of the 2017—but the 2020 has more tension than the 2017, and the 2017 was more powerful and with a bigger tannic structure. The 2019 had more volume than the 2018, and the 2020 is closer to the 2019 than the 2018. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled during the second half of February 2022. 96 points.” Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate------“Fresh and deep nose, full of blueberries, minty cassis, mussels, cigars, dark spice and roasted sesame oak, which will need a year or two to fully integrate. A medium-to full-bodied Almaviva with supple, silky tannins and a wealth of black and blue fruit that provides a lot of charm now. Voluptuous and flattering on the palate, hallmarked by its tension and taut texture. Very long. This is the 25th anniversary bottling. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 24% carmenere, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Drinkable now, but better from 2024. 98 points.” James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com |
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| RED | 2021 | 2 cases | Wayfarer Vineyard - Estate Pinot Noir | 75cl | £390 per case of 6 | Wayfarer Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2021 / 2 cases / 75cl £390 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is a terrific introduction to this range. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, mint and blood orange lend nuance to this very pretty, deep Pinot Noir from Wayfarer. In this tasting the Estate comes across as pretty tight, but it was only bottled a month ago, so I remain quite optimistic about its prospects. 93 points" Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com------"The 2021 Pinot Noir The Estate (previously labeled "Pinot Noir Wayfarer Vineyard") has inviting aromas of cranberry sauce, mushroom, allspice and bitters. The palate's concentrated, nuanced fruit is structured by focused acidity and generous, powdery tannins, and it finishes with a flourish of spicy accents. It's drinking beautifully now and will develop savory complexity in bottle over the next decade. 2024-2034. 95 points." (EB) Wine Advocate, Jun '23 |
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| RED | 2022 | 5 cases | Almaviva | 75cl | £696 per case of 6 | Almaviva 2022 / 5 cases / 75cl £696 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2022 Almaviva leads with a brooding, woody nose with savory, roasted pepper aromas and pleasing top notes of lavender and dried herbs. The palate is dense, luscious and staining, with considerable concentration and opulence. The finish continues this lush, layered opulence, concluding with supple, firm, unyielding tannins, welcomely braced with fresh acidity and herbal, methol-tinged flourishes. Despite its immediate richness, this is quite wound up, and it will take a few years to integrate its formidable tannins further. But it should be a joy to watch develop over the coming decade and beyond. It's a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carménère, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aged for 20 months in 70% new French oak. 96 points" Matthew Luczy, RobertParker.com------"What fabulous perfumed aromas of lavender, blackcurrants, graphite, tapenade and hints of sweet tobacco. So complex and sophisticated. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that have an incredible finesse and length. It goes on for minutes. It’s all about elegance and class. There’s harmony and freshness for a dry year. Seductive and so long. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 23% carmenere, 4% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drinkable now, but one for the cellar. Drink from 2028. 99 points" jamessuckling.com |
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| RED | 2022 | Cheval des Andes | 75cl | £336 per case of 6 | Cheval des Andes 2022 / / 75cl £336 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Aromas of dark currants, spices, cloves and a touch of elderberries. The palate is elegant and medium- to full-bodied with polished, precise tannins, firm fruit, a juicy backbone and a solid and flavorful finish. 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% malbec from Lujan and Altamira. Drink from 2027. 98 points." (JGAL) Jamessuckling.com, Mar '25------"Fragrant, exceptional quality, a standout in the lineup. Concentrated black cherry and damson fruits, nuanced pulses of orange peel and pomegranate, gunsmoke and peony flowers. Gérald Gabillet winemaker, at this joint venture between Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes. Fermented and aged in a mix of 225l barrels, 400l barrels and 2,500l casks, 50% new oak - almost entirely French, with some Austrian, Slovenian and German. 98 points." Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, Jul '25------"The 2022 Cheval des Andes is a significant upgrade to Mendoza's historic regional blends, combining grapes from Las Compuertas (Lujan de Cuyo) and Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley). The 2022 vintage allowed for a slower ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, which takes prominence in this blend alongside Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aging was carried out in 40% 225-liter Bordeaux barrels, 35% 400-liter barrels, and 25% 2,500-liter foudres, with 50% new oak. A bouquet of bright fruit—raspberry, blueberry, and delicate cassis—and complementary bay leaf and mint tones give way to a touch of ash and mild bell pepper. Boasting serious concentration, fine tannins, and a slight creaminess, the 2022 has a structure that is firm but never tight, maintaining weight without losing balance. The finish is long, energetic, and full of flavor. This is an exceptionally beautiful wine. 2026-2042. 99 points." (JH) Vinous, Apr '25 |
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| RED | 2023 | Sena | 75cl | £360 per case of 6 | Sena 2023 / / 75cl £360 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2023 Sena is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 15% Carménére and 6% Petit Verdot from Ocoa. This aged for 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels, 20% second- use barrels and 10% in large foudres. It opens with forest floor and boldo aromas, followed by lavender, violet and black fruit. The expression is clean and precise. This is dry and taut, with fine-grained, reactive tannins and a long, juicy palate. Despite the warm year, it retains freshness and a graceful character, with a lingering finish and subtle power. 2025-2045. 95 points." (JH) Vinous, Jun '25------"This cabernet sauvignon really shines, with subtle paprika, tobacco ash and vibrant red currants on the nose. Nuanced blackberries, blueberries, fine spices and a hint of cigar box. This fresh, lovely Sena comes from a warmer year than 2021 or 2022, with softer tannins. It’s super refined but driven, long and flavorful. More approachable and less structured and direct this year, with impeccable drinkability. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 19% malbec, 15% carmenere and 6% petit verdot. 18 months of aging, of which 90% is in French oak barrels, including 70% new and around 10% in foudres. Drinkable now, but it’s built for the next 20 years. 99 points." (ZS) Jamessuckling.com, Apr '25 |
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