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Château Ausone 2000 Château Ausone 2000 is a truly special vintage from one of Saint-Émilion's most historic and revered estates. The 2000 vintage was exceptional across Bordeaux, and this is... everything you would hope for from Ausone: powerful and concentrated, yet beautifully balanced by the elegance, precision and finesse that make the estate so distinctive. With more than 25 years of bottle age, Château Ausone 2000 should now be showing beautifully, offering layers of ripe dark fruit, floral complexity and savoury depth, while retaining the structure and freshness to evolve for decades to come. A remarkable wine for collectors of mature Bordeaux and one of the great Right Bank wines of the vintage. Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate awarded Château Ausone 2000 100 points, describing it as “The greatest Ausone I have ever tasted... phenomenal presence... astonishing richness and purity... should prove to be legendary.” A legendary Saint-Émilion from an exceptional vintage, and a superb opportunity to experience Château Ausone at a remarkable stage of its evolution.

Château Cantermerle is back to its best with an excellent 2022. This is classical Cantermerle, brimming with cassis, minerals and violets, ample concentration, with a long, impressive finish.

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

Château d'Aiguilhe 2020, a captivating Bordeaux. This wine rich bouquet, showcasing layers of ripe red fruits, subtle spices, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it delivers silky tannins and a lasting finish. Crafted from Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc Original Wooden Case (OWC) if ordered in case of 6x150cl

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.

Château Fourcas Hosten 2014 is a well regarded Cru Bourgeois from the Listrac Médoc, produced from vineyards planted on gravel and clay soils well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The... estate has seen significant investment in recent years, with a move towards more sustainable and organic vineyard practices, resulting in wines of increasing precision and balance. The 2014 vintage is a more classical Bordeaux year, producing wines with freshness, structure and clarity of fruit. At Fourcas Hosten this results in a refined and well balanced claret that shows both approachability and the ability to develop further in bottle. Tasting notes Château Fourcas Hosten 2014 shows aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry and plum, with notes of cedar, spice and a touch of tobacco. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and structured, with fresh fruit supported by fine tannins and lively acidity. The finish is clean and balanced, reflecting the classical style of the vintage. Critic scores 93 points, James Suckling 92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous A classic Listrac Médoc offering balance, freshness and traditional Left Bank character, ideal for drinking now and over the medium term.

Château Grand Mayne is a Grand Cru Classé estate located on the limestone slopes of Saint Emilion, where clay and limestone soils produce wines of depth and structure. The vineyard is planted... predominantly with Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc, giving the wine both richness and aromatic lift. The 2020 vintage has produced a powerful yet balanced wine, combining concentration with freshness. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, adding complexity while maintaining the purity of the fruit. Tasting notes Château Grand Mayne 2020 shows aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry, layered with notes of spice, cedar and a touch of graphite. On the palate the wine is structured and polished, with ripe dark fruit supported by fine tannins. There is a sense of both density and tension, leading to a long and refined finish with hints of cocoa and spice. Critic scores 94 points, The Wine Independent 94 points, Decanter 93–95 points, Wine Advocate Drinking window 2026 to 2045 A classic Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé offering depth, structure and excellent ageing potential from a strong vintage.

Château Langoa Barton is a historic Third Growth estate in Saint Julien, owned by the Barton family since the early nineteenth century. The vineyard sits on classic gravel soils well suited to... Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines that combine structure with the elegance typical of the appellation. The 2021 vintage is a more classical Bordeaux year, where careful vineyard management has produced wines with freshness and precision. At Langoa Barton the result is a wine that reflects the consistency of the estate, showing balance and clarity rather than overt power. Tasting notes Château Langoa Barton 2021 shows aromas of cassis, red plum and blackberry, layered with notes of cedar, graphite and subtle spice. On the palate the wine is refined and structured, with fresh dark fruit supported by fine tannins and lively acidity. The finish is long and precise, highlighting the classical style of Saint Julien. Drinking window 2028 to 2045 A classic Saint Julien from a dependable estate, offering balance, structure and excellent ageing potential in a more restrained vintage.

Margaux 1990 speaks for itself. Extremely rare in magnum format with three 100 point reviews from very well respected critics. “It offers an extraordinary aromatic display of spring flowers,... camphor, sweet red and black fruits, a hint of liquorice…Round and generous … fresh with laser-like precision, this stunning wine is just beginning to reach its plateau of full maturity, where it should remain for another three decades. A sensational effort, it is one of the legendary wines made at Chateau Margaux”. 100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, June 2009 “The 1990 Château Margaux is really beginning to hit its stride at age 31, … Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's seamless and complete, … This is an especially dramatic, fleshy rendition of Margaux, yet it remains impeccably balanced and has decades of longevity ahead of it”. 100 points William Kelley, Wine Advocate, February 2022 The 1990 Chateau Margaux has turned into a sensational wine that eclipses both the 1988 and 1989...and then some… it is the kind of nose in which you just immerse yourself… The palate is soft and sensual with incredible depth… I feel that this 1990 Château Margaux is at its peak ... Magnificent”. 100 points Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, October 2016

Château Meyney 2022 (organic) is “the insider’s St Estephe” says Jane Anson, who scored it an incredible 95 points, saying "it’s definitely one to look out for... a great example of... Meyney... A buy”. “Pure and taut, it is a strong effort ...” William Kelley. “Impressive concentration” James Suckling Meyney is ideally positioned next door to Montrose (which it is often mistaken for in blind tastings). Blessed with a wonderful terroir in close proximity to the Gironde River and its cooling influence, which was undoubtedly one of the keys to the estate’s success in this warm, dry vintage. In recent vintages, under the direction of Anne Le Naour and with Hubert de Boüard as consultant, the estate has been on a steep upward trajectory. Famed for the high proportion and quality of its Petit Verdot in the blend, which adds a wonderfully lively top note of violets in 2022. We were all impressed by the beautifully ripe core of dark fruit and the ripeness of the tannins that reveal the sweetness and finesse of a fine vintage. Unashamedly Saint-Estèphe with that slight savoury, iodine/mussel shell touch, delicious and a bargain. Truly an estate that is punching well above its price point! Château Meyney 2022, despite its modest price possesses the structure for relatively long-term cellaring. This is a must-buy!

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.