Lucien Lurton et Fils Les Garonnelles, Sauternes 2023 75cl
£25.72
Made with the expertise of Berenice Lurton of Chateau Climens, this has an expressive nose with aromas of apricot, super-ripe pineapple and creme brulee In the mouth, it is elegant and well-balanced, evolving with a long finish full of finesse
Chateau d'Issan Blason d'Issan, Margaux 2019 75cl
£41.14
This has lovely, fragrant raspberry fruit and leaf aromas, opening up to wonderful savoury complexity and impressive concentration Delicious, succulent, quite powerful yet silky-textured, this is a beautiful Margaux to enjoy now and over the next five years or longer The Blason d'Issan label was introduced by Chateau d'Issan from 1995 onwards to enable greater selection amongst the property's vines growing in the Margaux appellation area Fruit from the younger vines is used to produce this wine, which respects the identity of its terroir, while offering a tasty round fruitiness, which can be enjoyed earlier than the 'grand vin' It is aged in barrels for 14 to 16 months, one third of which are new
Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 2017 75cl
£64.85
"Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal was founded at the beginning of the 18th century, with its former owners gathering some of the best soils in the Pauillac area The winery was included as a fifth growth in the 1855 Classification Claire Villars Lurton took over this beautiful vineyard in 2000, modernising the winemaking facilities and introducing sustainable methods of viticulture to gain the best from the terroir Black berries, spices and a hint of smokiness Beautifully fresh and fruity on the palate Minerality and tension give it a beautiful elegance and style "
Chateau La Croix Romane Lalande-de-Pomerol 2023 75cl
£20.75
A young and intense wine; the nose, both elegant and powerful, combines candied fruit and toasted notes Equal in intensity, the palate charms with its highly supple and smooth mouth-feel and by its beautiful roundness It is well-structured with dense, oaky and vanillary tannins and by a long finish A lasting pleasure!
Chateau Talbot Connetable de Talbot, Saint-Julien 2021 75cl
£41.77
"Very appealing in the glass, this is a seductive, pure, very expressive wine The nose mingles white-fleshed cherries, lilies and wild roses, underscored by a more exotic hint of pink grapefruit juice The palate is full-bodied and harmonious with plenty of depth, and a pleasant, appetizing finish A delightful wine that will make very enjoyable drinking Connetable Talbot appeared in the sixties; it is one of the oldest second wines of the Medoc Over the years, it has profited from all the care given to the vineyard and the increasingly severe selection at harvest Legend relates that the name of this imposing estate originates from Connetable Talbot, a famous English warrior, defeated at the battle of Castillon in 1453 Talbot is one of the Medoc's oldest estates, its glory never tainted Through the years, it has been fortunate enough to remain in good hands The owners are Nancy Bignon-Cordier and her family They are the fourth generation of Cordiers to manage this Saint-Julien fourth Classified Growth "
Chateau d'Issan Margaux Grand Cru Classe 2016 75cl
£59.27
Beautiful deep, intense colour The nose reveals blackcurrant and blueberry aromas Elegant and fresh on the palate, with soft tannins and great length The style of the wine clearly displays its distinctive 'terroir' This fairytale moated chateau is one of the oldest in the region In 1152, its wine was served at the wedding of Eleanor of Acquitane to King Henry II, signifying the start of a special relationship between Bordeaux and England that has endured for more than 800 years In 1855, d'Issan was received recognition as a 'troisieme cru classe' in the official classification of Bordeaux wines The estate was purchased by the Cruse family in 1945, and is today run by Emmanuel Cruse The vineyard covers 44 hectares and comprises approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot The grand vin spends around 18 months in oak barriques, of which half are new The wine is quintessential Margaux, and represents outstanding value next to Chateaux Margaux and Palmer
Chateau des Gravieres Graves Blanc 2024 75cl
£12.97
This excellent dry white Graves shows off way more than an echo of its more famous neighbours Combining zesty pink grapefruit and herb aromas with succulent, rounded texture and sumptuous flavours of honeydew melon, cream and toast, it is a superb wine for the very modest price
Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien Cru Classe 2018 75cl
£111.46
Deep ruby in colour A marvellous array of flavours and aromas, especially blackcurrants, wild berries, leather, herbs, chocolate, vanilla, smoky oak and spices The tannic structure is tight, well integrated and superbly crafted, beginning to soften now and revealing a seductive side to this famous wine
Chateau Desmirail Origine de Desmirail, Margaux 2021 75cl
£33.60
Spice and black cherry dominate, with fragrant aromas of red and black fruits with hints of leather and tobacco coming through The palate is well-strucured and harmonious This is an extremely charming wine
Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux Cru Classe Organic 2019 75cl
£104.29
"Ranked as a Second Cru Classe in the 1855 classification, the estate was bought by the company owning Chateau Margaux, whose main shareholder at that time was the Lurton family in 1961 Lucien Lurton, a great lover and protector of wine-loving terroirs, acquired and restored this exceptional vineyard In 1992 his son Gonzague inherited the property He modernized its operation with a view to developing the terroir's unique qualities Aromas of redcurrants, blueberries, violets, and light tobacco Smooth on the palate with fine tannins and a long finish "
Chateau Saint-Ange Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 75cl
£26.20
Ruby colour, dense and deep with purple reflections Elegant and expressive bouquet Red and black crystallized fruits, toast and vanilla with a touch of sweet spices Fleshy and round with velvety tannins
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classe 2014 75cl
£610.67
Chateau Lafite Rothschild is the quintessence of Pauillac wine Elegant, refined and silken-textured, with a sense of understated concentration, restrained power and astonishing persistence - both in its capacity to age, and in the staying power of its flavours on the palate Frequently displaying a surprising early charm, it nonetheless rarely reaches its full glory in less than a decade from vintage Expect aromas and flavours of cool, black fruit, cedar chest, powdered graphite and a myriad of subtle nuances that become manifest in the glass To enjoy now or over many years