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Chateau Haut-Bailly Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 2019 3x300cl
Château Haut-Bailly is one of the most respected estates of Pessac Léognan and has long been known for producing wines of refinement and balance. The vineyard sits on deep gravel soils south of... Bordeaux, an area particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and capable of producing wines that age gracefully for decades.
The estate has seen significant investment in recent years, including the construction of a new winery designed to enhance precision in both vineyard and cellar. The result is wines that combine the classic elegance of Haut Bailly with increasing purity and definition.
The 2019 vintage in Pessac Léognan produced wines of excellent concentration balanced by freshness and structure. At Château Haut Bailly the result is a wine that reflects both the quality of the vintage and the finesse that defines the estate.
Château Haut Bailly 2019 tasting notes
Château Haut Bailly 2019 shows aromas of cassis, blackberry and dark cherry, layered with notes of cedar, graphite and subtle spice.
On the palate the wine is refined and structured, with polished tannins supporting vibrant dark fruit. The finish is long and balanced, highlighting the elegance and precision typical of this renowned estate.
Critic scores
99 points, James Suckling
97 points, Wine Enthusiast
97 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
97 points, Jane Anson
97 points, Georgie Hindle, Decanter
96 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate
96 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck
Large format
This 300cl double magnum offers excellent ageing potential. The wines of Pessac Léognan are known for developing complexity and finesse with time, and in large formats the wine evolves more slowly, allowing the structure and aromatics to unfold gradually over many years.
Drinking window
2028 to 2050+
A superb large format from one of the leading estates of Pessac Léognan, ideal for collectors or for long term cellaring.
Pack Size: 3x300cl£998.92 (In Bond)£1,245.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £998.92 | £1,245.00 | Immediate |
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Chateau Lafont Menaut, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan 2023
From Pessac-Léognan, where some of the best dry whites in Bordeaux are made, this is a lovely example from a very good vintage. Lafont Menaut Blanc 2023 is fresh, characterful and well-balanced,... with enough depth to enjoy now but also the structure to age for up to 10 years.
"A great value estate that I recommend to friends if they want to capture what makes Pessac whites stand out from, for example, Graves or Entre deux Mers. Has grip and charm, a little dip in the mid palate perhaps, but comes back strongly with white pear, spiced citrus and the gentle gunsmoke of the appellation. Philibert Perrin owner." 91 Points Jane Anson
Format: 75cl£18.50 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 2023 6x75cl
Château Carmes Haut Brion 2023 has been released and is ‘a fantastic wine’. The Château is tiny with under 8 hectares of vines and over the last 5+ years has become the new Bordeaux superstar... with everyone fighting for allocations and the wine selling out immediately.
This was a Château we had to visit in April - we were all enthralled by how good the wine was with whole bunch pressed grapes and 50% Cabernet Franc in the blend – it is a wine you cannot find fault with - perfection. It is also great value at 31% less than last year. If you could only buy one this year this would probably be it - read the critics reviews!. It is also a top investment grade wine on which we all make money if we are lucky enough to be offered an allocation.
"This is a fantastic wine and very, very exciting, with purity and brightness to the floral, spicy and blackberry notes. It’s full and deep with agility and weightless. You feel the greatness in this. The winemaker says this is more concentrated and structured than the 2022. Lightly salty. 60% whole-berry fermentation. 50% cabernet franc, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% merlot. From organically grown grapes." 98-99 points, James Suckling
"Guillaume Pouthier and his team have once again crafted one of Bordeaux's most unique and characterful wines. Revealing aromas of mulberries and raspberries mingled with notions of vine smoke, orange zest, rose petals and spices, the 2023 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, with a powerful, vibrant and complete mid-palate, concluding with a long, ethereal and mouthwateringly saline finish. Sensual, suave and seamless, its beautifully refined tannins are, analytically, more abundant than even those of the 2022 vintage, yet they are so brilliantly integrated as to be near-imperceptible. This blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot is crafted for longevity, though its refined structure will make it surprisingly approachable at an early age. It's maturing 70% in new oak barrels, 20% in 18-hectoliter foudres and 10% in amphorae. A creditable yield of 50 hectoliters per hectare represents a decided agronomic success in what was a challenging growing season." 97-99 points, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
"A blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot, Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2023 has a pH of 3.62. It was fermented with 60% whole bunches and it is aging in 70% new oak barrels, 20% new oak vats of 18 hl, and 10% amphorae. It has an opaque purple-black color and needs a little swirling and coaxing to bring out fabulously pure, well-defined notes of juicy black cherries, blackcurrant pastilles, ripe juicy blackberries, and licorice, leading to hints of tar, peonies, wet slate, and black olives, with a touch of Sichuan pepper. The light to medium-bodied palate is airy and refreshing, with a solid backbone of very fine-grained, prancing tannins and bold freshness supporting the pristine black fruit flavors, finishing long and minerally. I had to spend a good 15 minutes with this wine to allow it to grow: it is incredibly tight to begin but expands to become something powerful. A beguiling 2023 with fully ripe black fruit characters and a paradoxical airiness, it really makes your head spin in the best possible way!" 96-98 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
"Always a unique take on the vintage, the Carmes at this stage still shows the personality of wholebunch but it is very well integrated this year. Deep ruby in colour with blueberry, blackberry and a hint of white pepper on the nose, there is a delicate hint of szechuan spice and wood smoke. The palate is chalky, with a lick of that same sweet exotic spice set against deeply mineral fruit. Layers of blueberry, dark cherry and blackcurrant interlock with the notes of rosemary, graphite and peppercorns that define this wine. Another stellar effort, this is long, structured and yet always fleet-footed. Excellent." 95-98 points, Thomas Parker MW
"The 2023 Les Carmes Haut-Brion was picked September 11 to 25 with 60% whole bunch and more Cabernet Franc than usual. Aging was 70% in new barrels, 20% in 18-hectoliter foudres and 10% in amphorae. This offers plenty of dark berry fruit mixed with cedar and pinecones on the nose, very well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, and the acidity is very well-judged. Just a soupçon of white pepper appears toward the finish. This is a much more succinct Les Carmes than the 2022, but it’s extremely harmonious and characterful." 94-96 points, Neal Martin
"Elderflower and peony aromatics, stunning inky plum colour that is very much a signature of Carmes, where it looks so enticing and ripe visually, and then on the palate you feel this constrasting vibrant lift and drinkablity. Back to the signature squid ink flavour that is the key marker of ripe Cabernet in the vintage, and here the grippy slate texture slows everything slows, slowly humming through the palate. Has a sappy, drinkablity, with crushed rose petals and salted cracker salinity. 60% whole cluster, harvest September 11 to 25. 3.6ph. Distinctive, intense, one for Carmes lovers to celebrate." 96 points, Jane Anson
"The 2023 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is increasingly a wine of seamlessness. Whereas the various components were once easily discernible, today Carmes is most often a wine of total beauty. The 2023 is a bit shy, especially in its aromatics. In other words, a pretty big departure from so many other recent vintages that have been far showier at this stage. Technical Director Guillaume Pouthier explains that he plans to give the 2023 longer aging, around 24-26 months, so he approached vinification and the early part of aging in a more reductive style than in the past. As always, Les Carmes is marked by its strong presence of Cabernet Franc and use of whole clusters, but as mentioned above, those signatures are less immediately evident than they once were. Les Carmes has been one of Bordeaux's stars over the last few years. I can't wait to see how the 2023 turns out. 2035-2073" 94-96 points, Antonio Galloni
Pack Size: 6x75cl£456 (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 Smith Haut Lafitte Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 2022 6x150cl
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the leading estates of Pessac Léognan, renowned for its biodynamic vineyard practices and precision winemaking. The vineyards are planted on gravel soils over... limestone, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, producing wines of depth, structure and aromatic complexity.
The 2022 vintage is an exceptional year in Bordeaux, delivering wines with both concentration and balance. At Smith Haut Lafitte this results in a wine of power and refinement, combining ripe fruit with freshness and a strong mineral backbone.
Tasting notes
Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 shows aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, layered with notes of graphite, cedar, spice and a touch of smoke.
On the palate the wine is full and structured, with concentrated dark fruit supported by fine, polished tannins. There is a sense of both richness and precision, leading to a long and complex finish with mineral and smoky notes.
Critic scores
100 points, James Suckling
99 points, Jane Anson
98–100 points, Jeb Dunnuck
97–99 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
A benchmark Pessac Léognan from an outstanding vintage, offering depth, precision and exceptional ageing potential.
Pack Size: 6x150cl£1,800 (In Bond)£2,207.88 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £1,800 | £2,207.88 | Immediate |
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La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 2023 6x75cl
The solid center-palate and sure nature says La Mission, as it should, being the second wine of the estate. Medium body with a creamy and refined tannin structure that is long and true. Oyster-shell... and blackcurrant character, as well as crushed stones. Direct. 48.3% merlot, 39.4% cabernet sauvignon and 12.3% cabernet franc. 95-96 James Suckling
The 2023 La Chapelle De La Mission Haut-Brion showed beautifully, with a ripe, round, supple, sexy style. Black raspberries, liquid violets, spicy wood, and tobacco are just some of the nuances in this beauty, and it has a classic La Mission supple, round, opulent style that has so much to love. 91-94 Jeb Dunnuck
Deep ruby colour, makes an immediate impression with its elegant, uplifted tannic grip delivering careful construction of red roses, blueberry and black cherry fruit, grilled spices and understated energy. Will need a good few years in bottle before fully softening, but full of joy. 93 Points Jane Anson
Pack Size: 6x75cl£270 (In Bond)
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La Clarte de Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 2023 6x75cl
Pack Size: 6x75cl£390 (In Bond)
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| In Bond | £390 | En Primeur | |
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Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 2022 3x150cl
Le C des Carmes Haut Brion 2022 is the second wine of Château Les Carmes Haut Brion, one of the most distinctive and sought after estates in Bordeaux. Produced in very limited quantities,... allocations of both Le C and the grand vin are consistently tight, reflecting the estate’s growing reputation and meticulous vineyard selection.
Unlike many second wines in Bordeaux, Le C des Carmes Haut Brion has its own identity rather than simply being a lighter version of the grand vin. The blend is led by a high proportion of Cabernet Franc, which brings freshness, perfume and precision to the wine. The grand vin itself also contains an unusually large amount of Cabernet Franc by Left Bank standards, but with greater depth, structure and ageing potential due to stricter parcel selection and élevage.
Production remains small by Bordeaux standards, with the grand vin typically around 40,000 bottles annually and Le C produced in similarly limited quantities depending on the vintage and selection.
The 2022 vintage is an exceptional year in Bordeaux, producing wines with both concentration and freshness. At Les Carmes Haut Brion this results in a wine that combines ripe fruit with energy and refinement, showing far more character and complexity than many second wines.
Tasting notes
Le C des Carmes Haut Brion 2022 shows aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum, with notes of violet, graphite and subtle spice.
On the palate the wine is polished and expressive, with fresh dark fruit supported by fine grained tannins and lively acidity. The Cabernet Franc brings floral lift and freshness, leading to a refined and persistent finish with impressive precision.
Critic scores
94 points, James Suckling
93 points, Jane Anson
92–94 points, Jeb Dunnuck
A refined and highly individual Pessac Léognan that combines freshness, texture and aromatic complexity, offering a style that stands apart from more traditional Left Bank Bordeaux.
Pack Size: 3x150cl£169.59 (In Bond)£225.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £169.59 | £225.00 | Immediate |
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Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 2023 6x75cl
Le Clarence de Haut Brion is Château Haut-Brion's second wine which is nothing short of exceptional every year, but this year in particular, we were all deeply impressed by the quality of the 2023... when we tasted the wines of the Haut Brion stable at La Mission in April. This is a baby Haut Brion, and a wonderful version of the heralded Grand Vin which will be approachable earlier than Haut-Brion herself. Le Clarence represents brilliant value for money. Please also see performance below of the similarly scored 2015 vintage. Very highly recommended.
“Intensity and focus to this, with length and raciness for the second wine of Haut-Brion, showing polish and a refined texture. It’s medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and an exquisite finish. Caressing. 55.5% merlot, 40.9% cabernet sauvignon and 3.6% cabernet franc." 95-96 points, James Suckling
"More intense and deeply coloured than the Chapelle, this is inky, cassis, spiced bilberry, with a slow build tannnic architecture, and the most gorgeous slate scrape. Exceptional vintage of this wine, one to savour." 94 points, Jane Anson
"The 2023 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion is well-defined on the nose with blackberry, cedar and a subtle mint aroma, showing a little more fruit concentration than the La Chapelle. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip on the entry and fine backbone. It’s a little granular in texture, sorbet-fresh and pliant, with redcurrant and cranberry fruit. This is very enticing, even at this early stage." 90-92 points, Neal Martin
Pack Size: 6x75cl£600 (In Bond)
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| In Bond | £600 | 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. | |||
