Wine Buyer's Smart Buys: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is, without a doubt, the wine capital of the world... though it's not just about the famous First Growths and their Grand Vins! As your independent wine merchant, it's our job to source wines that offer value for money and we truly believe are worth buying...

After 30 years of visiting Bordeaux, Wine Buyer of the Year, Jamie Goodhart, knows the region inside and always has his finger on the vinous pulse. So from superb Second Wine, Hidden Gems as well as Rising Stars; he's highlighted his Bordeaux Smart Buys well-worth discovering and are ready to enjoy this festive season.

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  1. Rich, powerful red
    Haut-Batailley is a charming 5th Growth Pauillac estate under the same ownership as Lynch-Bages (Cazes family). 2016 is one of the best recent vintages in Bordeaux, and this Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend is drinking wonderfully thanks to its dark black fruit core and graphite infused finish. Nevertheless, this also has the... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 94
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    Special Price £48.00 Regular Price £65.80
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  2. 2012

    Tronquoy de Sainte-Anne, St Estephe, 2012

    Chateau Tronquoy Lalande

    Medium, luscious red

    from £21.10

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    Under the same ownership as it`s neighbour, Chateau Montrose. A lovely, mature Claret.
    Medium, luscious red
    Situated in the heart of St. Estèphe, Château Tronquoy-Lalande is one of our hidden gems of the appellation boasting a long and rich history. In 2006 it was purchased by the Bouygues brothers, who also own the adjacent and iconic St. Estèphe 2nd Growth; Château Montrose. Tronquoy Sainte-Anne is their second wine, and the 20... Read more
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  3. 2014

    Chateau Corbin, St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, 2014

    Chateau Corbin, St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe

    Rich, powerful red

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    Superb drinking St Emlion with a touch of Pomerol undertones. Bravo, Anabelle!
    Rich, powerful red
    An excellent property that we have been following for several years under the watchful eye of the fourth female generation with Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet. The estate is situated on the north-west section of the Corbin plateau and the subsoil is predominantly clay-based as opposed to the regular limestone, which crafts richer and... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    Jane Anson 92
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  4. Medium, luscious red
    This second wine from the iconic Château Canon is sourced from an 11-hectare vineyard planted with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, at the foothills of the Saint-Émilion plateau. Nicolas Audebert and the wine-making team from Château Canon work with the same precision and dedication on Croix Canon, as they do the Grand Vin ... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 93
    Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) 92
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  5. Rich, powerful red
    A Classic Saint-Estephe named after the formidable Madame Gasqueton and probably the finest effort before being sold to Chateau Calon Segur (and renamed Chateau Capbern). A Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend, matured 18 months in approximately 60% new French Oak.... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    Neal Martin 93
    Jane Anson 93
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    Special Price £28.00 Regular Price £41.26
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  6. Rich, powerful red
    Owned by the Durantou family since 2009. A 11-hectare vineyard with vines that have an average ages of 25-years-old and is without a doubt one of the stars of the appellation due to its high quality, yet modest pricing. 2020 is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.... Read more
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