Bordeaux

Undoubtedly the most well-known fine wine region on the planet, the French wine region of Bordeaux spans 120,000 hectares of vineyard and is demarcated by the Gironde Estuary and its two main tributaries, the Garonne and the Dordogne. The region is divided into the Left Bank, for vineyards located on the left bank of the Garonne River, and the Right Bank, for vineyards on the right bank of the Dordogne. Famous Left Bank appellations such as PauillacSaint-JulienSaint-Estephe and Margaux are well-known for their quality, but value is also found in Haut-Medoc and Moulis. The Right Bank is well known for Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, while the upcoming regions of Lalande-de-Pomerol and Cotes de Bordeaux Castillon should not be overlooked. Close to the city Sauternes and Barsac make some of the world's best sweet wines, while the appellations of Pessac-Leognan and Graves do a fine line in rich reds and full-bodied whites.

Red Bordeaux wines are made from a blend of grapes, and the permitted varieties are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and, less commonly, Malbec and Carmenere. Very broadly speaking, Right Bank wines will have a predominance of Merlot, while Left Bank wines will rely on Cabernet Sauvignon as the primary variety in a blend. White wines, both dry and sweet, are made from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle.

 

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  1. Rich, powerful red
    75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Mega-ripe nose of black cherry, autumn berries and cassis. Great freshness and balance on the palate wrapped around a juicy core of bramble and cherry fruit with added loganberries. Very good indeed. JG. Tasted at Chateau L’Eglise Clinet (April 2019). Drink 2024-2035.... Read more

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  2. Rich, powerful red
    Produced by the influential Moueix family, this Pomerol wine is laden with rich fruit and spice and soft tannin. Really good value from the Right Bank’s first family of wine.... Read more

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  3. Medium, luscious red
    The third wine from Chateau Brane Cantenac. An excellent introduction to Margaux from a very good vintage indeed.... Read more

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  4. Rich, powerful red
    Under the same ownership as Calon Segur. The 2017 is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Attractive, perfumed nose with black currants, violets and added spice. Lovely silky texture. Very pure with a cassis and cherry mid-palate. More violets with new, toasty oak, spice. Really p... Read more

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  5. Light, vibrant sweet
    Always one of the strongest second wines from the top estates in Sauternes; Château Doisy-Védrines. A Semillon-dominant blend that is richly flavoured with honey and lush stone fruit, balanced by fresh acidity and great length from a touch of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Great with pâté, blue cheese as well as a range of ... Read more

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  6. Rich, powerful red
    Owned by Martin Krajewski (ex Chateau de Sours) and managed by his daughter, Charlotte. Petit Cantenac is part of the 6 hectare Clos Cantenac estate located in the heart of the Saint Emilion appellation and produces rich, round and supple wines. A blend of 85% Merlot, 10 Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.... Read more

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  7. Medium, luscious red
    The second wine of Grand Cru Classe proprty; Chateau Malartic Lagraviere in Pessac-Leognan. Previously known as Le Sillage de Malartic, it is blend of 45 per cent Merlot, 45 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 per cent Cabernet Franc and 2 per cent Petit Verdot, grown on well-drained gravel and clay soils, from which the appellation ... Read more

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  8. One of our favourite St Estephe properties that is a firm favourite amongst our clients. Owned by the Cazes family who also own Lynch Bages and Haut Batailley (bought last year in 2017). The 2017 is a blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 51% merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot with 45% new oak. The nose offers forward, att... Read more

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  9. Rich, powerful red
    80% Merlot and 20 Cabernet Franc. Perfumed nose of red and black cherry with a touch of cassis. Good weight and texture on the palate with silky, smooth tannins and plenty of black fruit and cinnamon spice on the finish. Another charming wine from Denis Durantou. Tasted at Chateau L Eglise Clinet (April 2019). Drink 2023-2033.... Read more

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  10. Light, vibrant sweet
    Les Carmes de Rieussec is the excellent second wine from the iconic Château Rieussec in Sauternes, owned by Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite). 2017 is a blend of Sémillon 94%, Sauvignon blanc 3%, Muscadelle 3% and is a pure, bright and energetic Sauternes with notes of citrus and stone fruit, with added tangerin and candie... Read more

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