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Chateau Alcee, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 2021 12x75cl
Château Alcée 2021 is a refined Right Bank Bordeaux from Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, an appellation just east of Saint Emilion increasingly recognised for producing high quality wines at... accessible levels. The vineyard is planted predominantly with Merlot alongside Cabernet Franc, grown on limestone and clay soils that bring both structure and freshness.
The 2021 vintage is a more classical year, favouring balance, precision and drinkability over power. At Château Alcée this results in a wine that shows elegance and clarity, with a style that is approachable while still offering depth.
Tasting notes
Château Alcée 2021 shows aromas of black cherry, plum and red berry fruit, with notes of violet, spice and a touch of liquorice.
On the palate the wine is medium bodied and well balanced, with fresh, juicy fruit supported by fine grained tannins. There is a subtle creaminess to the texture, with hints of chocolate and spice, leading to a clean and persistent finish with a touch of tension.
Critic scores
91 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
91 points, James Suckling
A polished and expressive Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux that combines freshness, balance and approachability, offering a modern Right Bank style with strong appeal.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£180.98 (In Bond)£263.40 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £180.98 | £263.40 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
Chateau Beaumont, Haut-Medoc 2023 12x75cl
Château Beaumont, owned and run by Château Beychevelle is as ever, one of the best value Cru Bourgeois Clarets on the market with a devoted and loyal following among our clients and nearly all... London Clubs. They have made an excellent 2023 which we all loved when we tasted it in Bordeaux last month
"Notes of dark berry and walnut here. It’s medium-bodied with a grainy texture and some good fruit at the end." 89-90 points, James Suckling
"Friendly and clean, the palate shows some high-toned tannin accentuated by the acidity of the vintage, but the overall sense comes across in a mid palate with friendly plum and brambly red fruit character. A solid Cru Bourgeois. Drink 2026 - 2036" 90 points, Panos Kakaviatos, Decanter
Pack Size: 12x75cl£114 (In Bond)
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Chateau Berliquet Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2023 12x75cl
Chateau Berliquet 2003 has just been released to considerable and growing critical acclaim, Purchased by Chanel in 2017 it is part of their now legendary triumvirate along with Chateau Canon &... Rauzan Segla all under superstar winemaker and manager Nicholas Audebert. On the plateau of St Emilion with a blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc, the wine has fragrant flavours of wild blueberries, plum preserves, and kirsch, followed by a hint of lilac – it is bright and energetic, with intense red and black berry layers and super-silky tannins, finishing with wonderful length and tension in a word delicious.It will age well and is a shrewd investment grade wine (with a release price 21% down on last year) that is sure to follow the upward trajectory of Canon & Ruzan Segla.
"A blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Berliquet has a pH of 3.53 and it is ageing in 10% amphorae and 90% oak barriques, of which 34% are new. It has a deep garnet-purple color and it hops from the glass with fragrant notes of wild blueberries, plum preserves, and kirsch, followed by hints of lilacs, fragrant soil, and cardamom. The medium-bodied palate is bright and energetic, with intense red and black berry layers and super-silky tannins, finishing with wonderful length and tension." 94-96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
"A plump and juicy wine with redcurrants and plums, as well as orange peel. Full and layered with round, juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Generous fruit in this vintage." 94-95 points, James Suckling
"The 2023 Berliquet is the first vintage produced in the estate's new winery, equipped with double the number of vats, permitting proper separation of blocks. That's especially important, as Berliquet is a more diverse terroir than Canon, and it can now be interpreted with much more precision. Offering up aromas of cherries, black raspberries, licorice and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, pillowy and layered, with a fleshy core of concentrated fruit, refined, chalky tannins and lively acids." 93-95 points, William Kelley
"The 2023 Berliquet was picked 23 September to October 5 at 45hL/ha, matured in 34% new oak plus 10 amphorae. Initially, the nose is quite backward and doesn't want to play. Give it a few swirls and it opens to reveal black cherries, blackcurrant and a distant tang of oyster shell emanating from limestone soils. The palate is medium-bodied with a very harmonious entry. Finely weighted, tensile and slightly savory in style, this is very elegant, finishing with citrus-like freshness. Berliquet has definitely been in the ascendant in recent vintages, and this is another to add." 93-95 points, Neal Martin
Pack Size: 12x75cl£432 (In Bond)
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Chateau Berliquet Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 12x75cl
Château Berliquet 2020 is a standout Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classé and very much benefiting from the ownership and investment of Chanel, who also oversee Canon and Rauzan Ségla. The quality has... risen sharply in recent years and the 2020 reflects that. It has received strong press, with 94 points from both The Wine Advocate and James Suckling, and similar praise from other major critics.
The wine shows generous dark berry fruit with a touch of violet and gentle spice. There is real finesse to the tannins, good freshness and a long, composed finish. It is a beautifully balanced right bank wine with plenty of depth and the structure to age well.
A superb option for anyone looking for a well made Grand Cru Classé with a clear connection to one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£436.66 (In Bond)£571.80 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £436.66 | £571.80 | Immediate |
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Chateau Cissac, Haut-Medoc 2023 12x75cl
Chateau Cissac 2023 is an beautifully made Cru Bourgeoise claret with commendable reviews from the critics and released at only £8.00 per bottle in bond. With a large and loyal following in the UK... it is a wine we should all be buying this year – it is one of the bargains of the vintage
‘good aromatic length, very appealing finish, a very elegant and classic Cissac style’ Markus Del Monego MW
‘A good vintage at this estate’ Jane Anson
Intense purple colour with violet hue. Very elegant and expressive nose, very pure fruit, blackcurrants and blackberries, hints of raspberries in the background and discreet toasting. A whiff of vanilla and discreet floral hints in the background. On the palate well-structured with balanced tannins, good aromatic length, very appealing finish, a very elegant and classic Cissac style, however interpreted in a contemporary way. 92 Points Markus Del Monego MW
A good vintage at this estate, with vibrant red cherry and damson fruit, a good dollop of black pepper spice and fresh floral aromatics. It's a little austere but it's juicy and has sinewy tannins that suggest ageing ability. A success, with personality and a pretty feel. Owner Marie Vialard. 91 Points Jane Anson
With vines near the Gironde Estuary far north in the Médoc, a textbook example of success from cooler Left Bank terroir in this vintage, with bright and brambly cassis and plum, delivered in a straightforward fashion. I like the mid-palate concentration and depth, although the finish is marked by somewhat strict tannins. In this case, barrel ageing in 25% new oak should smoothe such edges. 91 Points Decanter
Pack Size: 12x75cl£96 (In Bond)£158.11 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £96 | £158.11 | Immediate |
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Chateau Cissac, Haut-Medoc 2010 12x75cl
Château Cissac 2010 is a classic Cru Bourgeois from the Haut Médoc, produced by Château Cissac, an estate with a long standing reputation for reliable and traditional claret. The vineyards are... planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot and Petit Verdot, grown on gravel soils that bring structure and ageing potential.
The 2010 vintage is one of the great modern Bordeaux vintages, producing wines with depth and longevity. At Château Cissac this results in a wine that combines classic Médoc character with balance and approachability, now showing early maturity.
Tasting notes
Château Cissac 2010 shows aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and red fruits, with notes of cedar, tobacco and a touch of earth.
On the palate the wine is medium bodied and well balanced, with fresh fruit supported by fine tannins. There is a savoury edge developing, with hints of graphite and spice leading to a smooth and persistent finish.
Critic scores
91 points, Natalie MacLean
90 points, Neal Martin
A well balanced and classically styled Haut Médoc, offering mature Bordeaux character and immediate drinking appeal.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£300 (In Bond)£404.64 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £300 | £404.64 | Immediate |
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Chateau Dalem, Fronsac 2022 12x75cl
One of the very best Chateaux in Fronsac and owned by the same family for three centuries. Deeply coloured and well structured. Rich with superb fruity depth and a great value buy.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£215 (In Bond)£305.81 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £215 | £305.81 | Immediate |
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Chateau de Ferrand Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022 12x75cl
Château de Ferrand is a superb St Emilion Grand Cru who have made a wonderful, great value 2022 - "Silky, soft, lush, and polished on the palate. Superb " Jeff Leve. Located at the highest point of... Saint-Emilion the " 2022 offers an incredibly pure, balanced, and structured style...the quality is there."Jeb Dunnuck
Owned by the Bich family (of Bic pens fame) since 1978, however it is only relatively recently that the estate began to ramp things up. Since 2010 Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët and her husband Philippe have invested substantially to bring Château de Ferrand firmly into the 21st century, with important and design-led technical changes in the winery, environmental changes with organic practices being implemented in the vineyard (and also many architectural and artistic renovations). The 2022 vintage is the estate's second vintage in its three-year conversion to organic certification; they hope to be fully certified by 2024.
In 2019 new cellars were opened along with renowned consultant Axel Marchal coming on board and following a study of the soils and subsoils, the entire vineyard has been restructured through a rigorous selection of grape varieties according to their ability to adapt to the terroir of each plot and this meticulous attention to detail shows!
Château Ferrand 2022 ” has plenty of personality and balance, takes the imprint of the vintage but gives it a limestone twist, and will age extremely well”Jane Anson
Pack Size: 12x75cl£290 (In Bond)
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Chateau de la Dauphine, Fronsac 2023 12x75cl
Pack Size: 12x75cl£168 (In Bond)£247.82 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £168 | £247.82 | Immediate |
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Chateau Duhart-Milon 4eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2021 12x75cl
The 2021 Château Duhart-Milon, a distinguished 4ème Cru Classé from Pauillac, stands out for its compelling blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot. This vintage, while facing significant... weather challenges, has showcased the resilience and finesse of the vineyard, located adjacent to the esteemed Château Lafite Rothschild. The wine reveals a bouquet of concentrated dark fruits with a hint of spice, blackcurrants, and blackberries, complemented by a touch of liquorice. Its palate is marked by refined intensity and silky tannins, alongside a notable graphite mineral core, indicative of its exceptional terroir.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£672 (In Bond)
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| In Bond | £672 | En Primeur | |
| En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, storage or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from Drinking or Fine Wines, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, storage or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required. | |||
Chateau Mauvesin Barton, Moulis en Medoc 2023 12x75cl
Chateau Mauvisin Barton is the newest addition to the Barton family triumvirate of Chateau Leoville Barton & Chateau Langoa Barton and at only £12 a bottle £144 a case in bond is one of the... bargains of the vintage with a massive score of 93-94 points from James Suckling for a wine at this price.
"This is firm and chewy with a medium to full body, yet it shows succulent fruit underneath. Outstanding depth as well as a crunchy sense to this, with blackberry and graphite. Profound limestone character is giving this real depth and solidity.” James Suckling
It is a lovely wine that we all adored when we tasted it in Bordeaux in April that will and have bought for ourselves – what better recommendation!
It is available in half bottles, bottles & magnums – and larger formats (upon request. It will arrive in the UK in the first half of 2026 and will be drinkable almost immediately and for 10 years thereafter.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£144 (In Bond)
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| In Bond | £144 | En Primeur | |
| En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, storage or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from Drinking or Fine Wines, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, storage or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required. | |||
Chateau Ormes de Pez, Saint-Estephe 2020 12x75cl
Ormes de Pez 2020 is a delight with its vibrant flavors of dark berries, subtle oak, and a hint of spice. It offers a smooth texture with well-integrated tannins, making it both approachable now and... promising for aging. Critics praise its balance and depth, capturing the essence of its prestigious origins.
54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% of each Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
93 points Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, February 2023
Love this wine, with its punchy stamp of St Estèphe, with powerful black fruits and fresh acidities, both enticing and appealing while extremely unfussy. The tannins are serious and a little chunky, but have plenty of character and there is appealing gunsmoke and salinity on the finish. 3.69ph, 45% new oak.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£264.24 (In Bond)£360.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £264.24 | £360.00 | Immediate |
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2023 12x75cl
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2023 is ‘outstanding’ and has been released 36% less than last year - the lowest price of the last 5 vintages. It is one of the Pauillac’s most... celebrated Châteaux whose vineyards adjoin those of Château Latour with the same exceptional terroir. This is one of the wines of the vintage with very high scores from the critics.
A compelling buy and a blue-chip investment grade wine. Our allocation is tiny so please let us know as soon as you can.
"Wow. This is really excellent, with superb finesse and focus. It has tight density that is almost diamond-like in its brilliance. Medium to full body, with a quality of tannin that is incredibly seamless. Like silk in texture. A top Pichon Lalande. From organic and biodynamically grown grapes. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. May be better than 2022." 98-99 points, James Suckling
"The 2023 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a brilliant wine that will be worth a special effort to track down. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries and cassis mingled with licorice, lilac, iris root, violet, burning embers and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, seamless and complete, with a deep, layered core of cool fruit that largely conceals it's ultra-refined structuring tannins. At a very measured 13% alcohol and 3.67 pH, it unites all Pichon Comtesse's sensuality with unimpeachable Pauillac classicism. The 2023 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc." 97-99 points, William Kelley
"The 2023 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was picked from September 6 until 29, with some rain on September 20 in the middle of Cabernet picking. But, Nicolas Glumineau remarked that the vineyard/fruit was in good condition; one day of rain did not affect the quality. The 2023 has a quintessential Comtesse bouquet, displaying pure and expressive black fruit laced with violet and graphite, delivered with impressive delineation. The palate is very refined on the entry. This is armed with beguiling symmetry—poised yet intense on the finish. It doesn’t exert huge grip because it knows it doesn't need to, and it fans out gloriously. Outstanding." 96-98 points, Neal Martin
"Intense and luxurious, with wonderful balance and grip, has the old school feel of a powerful, structured but effortlessly drinkable Pauillac with the precison and sculpted fruit quality of recent vintages at this exceptional estate. A gorgeous mix of cassis, cocoa bean, espresso, squid ink, graphite, pencil lead and gunsmoke. A wine you will want to drink and share, and one that is fully at the top of the vintage. 14.7% press wine, 60% new oak, final year of conversion to organics. Nicolas Glumineau director. Tasted twice." 98 points, Jane Anson
"The 2023 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande marries elegance, power and sophistication. Soft, ripe tannins wrap around a core of inky dark fruit, licorice, spice, pencil shavings, lavender and menthol. Bright acids pull it all together on the finish. In 2023, Pichon Comtesse blends Merlot picked early for freshness and Cabernets picked later for tannin ripeness and flavor complexity. Readers will have to be patient, but the 2023 holds considerable promise for those who can wait. This is another stellar effort from the team led by General Manager Nicolas Glumineau. Tasted three times." 95-98 points, Antonio Galloni
“Cuban cigars, cocoa, espresso, currants, blackberries, flowers, truffles, and smoke. On the palate, the wine is as complex as the nose. This gem is silky, sensuous, polished, fresh, and alive. The cherries, and currants, are pure. There is depth and sweetness. The wine is medium-bodied, but not light. According to the chateau, the 2023 represents their version of Back to the Future. I see their point. The wine will age effortlessly for decades, yet it is going to be fabulous to drink, even in its youth. The wine blends 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV, 3.67 pH. The harvest took place September 6 - September 27. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. Only 50% of the harvest goes into the Grand Vin. Drink from 2029-2065.” 96-98 points, Jeff Leve Wine Cellar Insider
Pack Size: 12x75cl£1,320 (In Bond)
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| En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, storage or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from Drinking or Fine Wines, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, storage or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required. | |||
Chateau Pontet Canet 2020 12x75cl
Château Pontet Canet 2020 is one of the leading wines of Pauillac, produced by Château Pontet Canet, a Fifth Growth estate widely regarded as performing at a far higher level. The vineyard is fully... biodynamically farmed, with gravel soils ideally suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines of depth, precision and strong ageing potential.
The 2020 vintage is a powerful and successful year in Bordeaux, delivering wines with both concentration and balance. At Pontet Canet this results in a wine that combines richness with freshness, showing both structure and refinement.
Tasting notes
Château Pontet Canet 2020 shows aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and dark plum, with notes of graphite, cedar, spice and a touch of cocoa.
On the palate the wine is full bodied and layered, with concentrated dark fruit supported by ultra fine, silky tannins. There is a sense of both power and precision, with freshness running through the core, leading to a long and mineral driven finish.
Critic scores
98 points, James Suckling
97 points, Wine Enthusiast
97 points, The Wine Independent
97 points, Decanter
95+ points, Vinous
A benchmark Pauillac that combines depth, elegance and precision, offering both immediate appeal and exceptional long term ageing potential.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£780 (In Bond)£978.91 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £780 | £978.91 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
Chateau Potensac, Medoc 2023 12x75cl
“Beautiful dark fruit with purity and freshness. Medium- to full-bodied, seamless and compact. Outstanding quality of tannins, so fine and dense. It’s muscular and taut on the mid-palate.... Lingering, too. Plenty of energy. Close to 2022.” 93-94 Points James Suckling
“The 2023 Potensac is a seriously beautiful wine that shows just how complex and nuanced wines from this property can be. Crushed flowers, spice, red/purplish fruit, rose petal and mint are some of the notes that lift from the glass. Bright saline tones underpin the mid-palate and finish. This is one of the most complete young Potensacs I can recall tasting.” 91-93 Points Antonio Galloni
“The 2023 Potensac has a well-defined nose: predominantly black fruit, with touches of seaweed in the background. I warm to it more with acquaintance, and it gradually coheres. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and a fine line of acidity. Silky-smooth in texture, you can tell that there is some quality new oak on the finish, which is simpatico with the fruit. It's a good, solid Potensac that will require three or four years in bottle.” 90-92 Points Neal Martin
Pack Size: 12x75cl£180 (In Bond)
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| In Bond | £180 | En Primeur | |
| En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, storage or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from Drinking or Fine Wines, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, storage or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required. | |||
Chateau Poujeaux, Moulis en Medoc 2022 12x75cl
Punching well above its weight, offering great value and great drinking to the discerning consumer. A delightful, highly scored claret and long-time favourite of UK claret drinkers 2022 is almost certainly the best ever Château Poujeaux.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£246 (In Bond)£341.42 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £246 | £341.42 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
Chateau Puygueraud, Francs-Cotes de Bordeaux 2023 12x75cl
Château Puygueraud, located in the Côtes de Francs appellation, is crafted by the esteemed Thienpont family, known for their renowned estates Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, and l’If. The estate... is situated adjacent to the Saint-Émilion plateau, sharing the same exceptional terroir. The vineyards are planted with a mix of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a small amount of Malbec, producing wines of exceptional quality, with the same keen winemaking as is evident across the Thienpoint stable.
Made by the highly regarded Thienpont family (Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, and l’If.) Located adjacent to and with the same terroir as the plateau in Saint-Émilion.
“Full of blackberry, black-olive and chocolate aromas and flavors on a medium to full body with lightly chewy tannins.” 92-93 points James Suckling
Pack Size: 12x75cl£114 (In Bond)£181.44 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £114 | £181.44 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
Chateau Senejac, Haut-Medoc 2023 12x75cl
Château Sénéjac always punches above its weight as it does this year with a price of just £11.50 per bottle in bond. It has consistently been one of our top selling drinking wines from Bordeaux... and having tasted it Bordeaux 10 days ago it will be again this year – it was superb. A top Cru Bourgeoise owned by the Cordier family (Château Talbot,) the estate is overseen by Alfred Tesseron and the team from Pontet-Canet ( a 100 point wine this year).
Soft but plentiful tannins from the first moment, this is lovely, with a real sense of grip and life, rises gently through the palate, touches of tomato leaf and liqourice root coupled with ruby brambled fruit and an overall sense of balance and cheer, Haut Medoc typicity, austere tannins on the finish, but in a way that suggests ability to age, and an ability to bring you out of the glass and into the place and the terroir. Nancy Bignon Cordier, also owner of Château Talbot in St Julien. A value, one to look out for. 92 Points Jane Anson
"The 2023 Sénéjac has a somehow 'distant' bouquet that requires aeration to open up, with graphite/pencil shavings littered over the light black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a bright, slightly bitter entry that at least has decent tension. It is not a powerful Haut-Médoc—quite linear, strict and classical in style.. 90-92 points Neil Martin
Pack Size: 12x75cl£138 (In Bond)
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 2023 12x75cl
One of our most popular releases annually and a firm UK favourite from Saint-Julien, Château Talbot is in our opinion one of the best value left bank clarets. This 2023 has surpassed all... expectations and is offered on the UK market this morning 20.1% down on last year’s 2022. This is a classical style Claret which is absolutely gorgeous, it will last for many years to come and as Neal Martin says, may even be better than the 2022, we concur after tasting in Bordeaux.
“A medium- to full-bodied red with very fine tannins. It’s firm and structured, showing a bright, dark-fruited character. Focused, with a good center-palate and a lingering finish. Really polished." 94-95 points, James Suckling
"More proof that Talbot is on a roll, revved up and ready to take off. This is a brilliantly juicy but understated Talbot, lovely quality, classically-minded with cassis, blueberry, mint leaf, cocoa bean, espresso and powerful grilled fennel. Great stuff. 60% new oak for ageing, and a generous 54hl/ha yield." 94 points, Jane Anson
"The 2023 Talbot is another strong wine for this re-emerging estate. Powerful, deep and impressively resonant, the 2023 is striking. Dark-toned fruit, new leather, lavender and dried herbs build over time. There's terrific depth and intensity here, with fine balance to match. This is a superb showing from Talbot and the team led by Estate Director Jean-Michel Laporte. Drink 2030-2053." 93-95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Offering up aromas of dark berries, baking chocolate, plums, espresso roast and crushed mint, the 2023 Talbot is medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a rich but lively core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, penetrating finish. Harvested over the course of fully four weeks, it's a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot that attained 13% alcohol." 92-94 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate
"The 2023 Talbot contains the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon to date, at 77%. It was picked from September 13 to October 6 at 54hL/ha according to winemaker Jean-Michel Laporte. Matured in 60% new oak, this has a fragrant bouquet that, like one or two fellow Saint-Julien wines, discretely unfolds in the glass. Quite precise with blackberry, cedar and light pencil box scents, there is a Pauillac-like tincture here. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled, grainy tannins. It’s overtly classic in style, albeit with more mid-weight depth compared to some vintages of Talbot. Displaying fine cohesion and sapidity, this fans out on the finish, with a deft touch of white pepper livening things up. This is a very promising Talbot, and I may actually prefer it to the previous vintage." 91-93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
Pack Size: 12x75cl£462 (In Bond)
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Clos Rene, Pomerol 2023 12x75cl
Clos René hails the western slope of the Pomerol appellation’s plateau, with an average vine age of 35 years, offering sublime Pomerol character at stunning value.
"... this Pomerol does deliver... the elegance and purity I've come to expect on the finish. I suspect that the aromatics will meliorate during its élevage, and it will constitute a very pleasant, if early-drinking Clos René." 92-94 points, Antonio Galloni
Pack Size: 12x75cl£252 (In Bond)£348.62 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £252 | £348.62 | Immediate |
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Domaine Bzikot, Bourgogne 2021 12x75cl
Sourced from vineyards neighboring the esteemed Puligny-Montrachet, this wine embodies all the hallmark qualities of its prestigious counterpart without the accompanying price.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£263.96 (In Bond)£359.66 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £263.96 | £359.66 | Immediate |
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Lions de Batailley, Pauillac 2022 12x75cl
Quintessential Bordeaux from Château Batailley. We are delighted to offer their second label, Lions de Batailley (named after the Lions statues that guard the gate). Made from younger vines along... with some fruit that goes into their Grand Vin, it tastes reassuringly like the Batailley that we know and love. Wonderfully soft and approachable, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and at only £18 per bottle , you can't go wrong... “pure and so pretty... full and very silky.” “Full and generous”.
Pack Size: 12x75cl£216 (In Bond)
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| In Bond | £216 | En Primeur | |
| En Primeur wines are not yet available for delivery, storage or collection. They can still be purchased, but separately from Drinking or Fine Wines, and no UK Duty, VAT or shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Once the wines have arrived at our warehouse, a member of the team will be in touch to organise the delivery, storage or collection as per your preferences, and arrange any additional invoicing required. | |||
Samuel Billaud, Chablis Premier Cru. Vaulorent 2021 12x75cl
The Billaud-Simon Vaulorent is produced with bought-in grapes from a long-term contract. Typical of Vaulorent, there is plenty of drive here. A classy premier cru which will need at least a year to show its best. Spicy, zesty notes to finish, with a touch of orange peel. Decanter
Pack Size: 12x75cl£547.96 (In Bond)£700.46 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £547.96 | £700.46 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
