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Bordeaux | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,773.07 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Dome has a drop dead gorgeous perfume of violets, black forest cake, rose hip and red jelly with touches of lavender, spice cake and earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and super intense with super ripe, super fine-grained tannins, wonderful freshness and a very long perfumed, mineral-laced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€662.14 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Dome has a drop dead gorgeous perfume of violets, black forest cake, rose hip and red jelly with touches of lavender, spice cake and earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and super intense with super ripe, super fine-grained tannins, wonderful freshness and a very long perfumed, mineral-laced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€1,486.54 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)This 80% Cabernet Franc wine may be massive, but it is also perfumed with swathes of opulent black fruit. It comes from a great year for Cabernet Franc, which forms 75% of this vineyard. Juicy acidity gives the wine a velvet character that is enticing. It needs time, so wait to drink from 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€803.28 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Planted on sandy soils and the normal 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the 2017 Le Dôme offers a gorgeous bouquet of blueberries, violets, spring flowers, and spice. It's incredibly polished, medium to full-bodied, has integrated acidity, and a gorgeous, gorgeous finish. It has more textural richness than just about every other wine in the vintage and is one of the few superstars produced in 2017. Hats off to winemaker Jonathan Maltus. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-99 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,388.41 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Le Dome is from the JCP Maltus portfolio of skillfully crafted Saint-Émilion wines. Neil White is the head winemaker and Thomas Duclos is a consultant here. The 2018 Le Dome is composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, with a 3.82 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is a little coy in the beginning, requiring considerable coaxing to allow fragrant earth, rose hip tea, preserved plums and raspberry pie notions to emerge, giving way to notes of pencil shavings, woodsmoke and camphor. Full-bodied, firm and finely grained, the profound palate is sparked by energetic mineral and red fruit notes, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and just enough acidity to lift the very long, very fragrant finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-99 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€606.79 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Le Dome is from the JCP Maltus portfolio of skillfully crafted Saint-Émilion wines. Neil White is the head winemaker and Thomas Duclos is a consultant here. The 2018 Le Dome is composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, with a 3.82 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is a little coy in the beginning, requiring considerable coaxing to allow fragrant earth, rose hip tea, preserved plums and raspberry pie notions to emerge, giving way to notes of pencil shavings, woodsmoke and camphor. Full-bodied, firm and finely grained, the profound palate is sparked by energetic mineral and red fruit notes, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and just enough acidity to lift the very long, very fragrant finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-99 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€633.59 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97-99)This magnificently situated parcel of old-vine Cabernet Franc continues to impress. It is intensely perfumed in smoky black fruits, displaying a dark, tight structure that leads through to finely textured tannins. The wine's acidity and succulent ripeness come through strongly. This is for long-term aging. |
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Le Dome
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Expected Price Range
€1,013 -
€1,203
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2023 Le Dôme is magnificent. Vibrant red-toned fruit, pomegranate, leather, mocha and dried herbs soar from the glass. Layered and supple, with magnificent balance, the 2023 is just superb. Its purity is really something. Seamless, polished tannins wrap it all up in style. I look forward to seeing how this ages. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€105.52 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)Dominated by Merlot, this is a richly perfumed, ripe and spicy wine. Soft tannins are balanced by plenty of acidity and blackberry fruit. It's full in structure, but still allows plenty of room for the fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€213.34 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)Dominated by Merlot, this is a richly perfumed, ripe and spicy wine. Soft tannins are balanced by plenty of acidity and blackberry fruit. It's full in structure, but still allows plenty of room for the fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€290.14 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus is plump and racy in the glass, with lovely up-front dark fruit, spice, mocha and leather notes that give the wine so much immediacy and sheer allure. Élevage has done wonders for the 2017, which, from bottle, is richer and deeper than it was from barrel. The bold, ripe style of Quintus comes through nicely in this second wine. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€142.75 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A little closed now, but shows very pretty fresh-fruit character of blackberries and black cherries that follow through to a medium to full body, polished and fine tannins and a bright finish. Purity of fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€399.07 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A little closed now, but shows very pretty fresh-fruit character of blackberries and black cherries that follow through to a medium to full body, polished and fine tannins and a bright finish. Purity of fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€268.54 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A firm, silky red with blackberry and blueberry character and lots of earth and spice. It’s full-bodied with juicy tannins. Lots of spice at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€200.14 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A firm, silky red with blackberry and blueberry character and lots of earth and spice. It’s full-bodied with juicy tannins. Lots of spice at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€229.88 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A soft, round red with blackberry, chocolate and hints of spice and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and a juicy finish. |
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Bordeaux | 67 | 91-92 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€210.48 |
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James Suckling (91-92)Medium-bodied, round and nicely spiced with powdery tannins. Juicy ripe-cherry notes with some sweet spice. Pretty. Firm tannins in the center-palate. 82.7% merlot, 14.5% cabernet franc and 2.8% malbec. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€225.34 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2023 Le Dragon de Quintus is a succulent, fleshy second wine. Plush contours frame a core of dark cherry fruit, lavender, rose petal, chocolate and mocha. This builds nicely through the creamy mid-palate and into the long, resonant finish. Drink this racy Saint-Émilion over the next decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) |
Inc. TAX
€185.03 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Touch of reduction, with flint and gunsmoke adding focus and interest. Stands out for its grip and tension and a feeling of depth to the stone and citrus fruit. Touches of green apple and gooseberry also. |
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Le G de Chateau Guiraud Blanc
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 88-90 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
€61 -
€73
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Vinous - Neal Martin (88-90)The 2023 G de Château Guiraud has a perfumed bouquet with light tropical scents, although there is a bit of oak that shaves away some of its complexity. The palate is malic on the entry and lightly spiced, with a touch of lemongrass and pear on the finish. It could do with more length, but I appreciate the intensity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€2,450.77 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Tannic monster. Full-bodied, with masses of superripe fruit and mouthpuckering tannins. Port lovers like me love this stuff. Age it for decades to come.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Best after 2006. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,217.36 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€806.17 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,177.57 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity, and I was somewhat shocked at the natural alcohol. In a vintage that routinely hit 14.5 to 15% for the Merlot-dominated wines, it was only 13.5% at Le Gay. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€171.24 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity, and I was somewhat shocked at the natural alcohol. In a vintage that routinely hit 14.5 to 15% for the Merlot-dominated wines, it was only 13.5% at Le Gay. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,799.85 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity, and I was somewhat shocked at the natural alcohol. In a vintage that routinely hit 14.5 to 15% for the Merlot-dominated wines, it was only 13.5% at Le Gay. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
In Bond
€1,430.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Dome has a drop dead gorgeous perfume of violets, black forest cake, rose hip and red jelly with touches of lavender, spice cake and earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and super intense with super ripe, super fine-grained tannins, wonderful freshness and a very long perfumed, mineral-laced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 98+ (WA) |
In Bond
€528.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Dome has a drop dead gorgeous perfume of violets, black forest cake, rose hip and red jelly with touches of lavender, spice cake and earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and super intense with super ripe, super fine-grained tannins, wonderful freshness and a very long perfumed, mineral-laced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WE) |
In Bond
€1,215.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)This 80% Cabernet Franc wine may be massive, but it is also perfumed with swathes of opulent black fruit. It comes from a great year for Cabernet Franc, which forms 75% of this vineyard. Juicy acidity gives the wine a velvet character that is enticing. It needs time, so wait to drink from 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
In Bond
€648.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Planted on sandy soils and the normal 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the 2017 Le Dôme offers a gorgeous bouquet of blueberries, violets, spring flowers, and spice. It's incredibly polished, medium to full-bodied, has integrated acidity, and a gorgeous, gorgeous finish. It has more textural richness than just about every other wine in the vintage and is one of the few superstars produced in 2017. Hats off to winemaker Jonathan Maltus. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-99 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,945.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Le Dome is from the JCP Maltus portfolio of skillfully crafted Saint-Émilion wines. Neil White is the head winemaker and Thomas Duclos is a consultant here. The 2018 Le Dome is composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, with a 3.82 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is a little coy in the beginning, requiring considerable coaxing to allow fragrant earth, rose hip tea, preserved plums and raspberry pie notions to emerge, giving way to notes of pencil shavings, woodsmoke and camphor. Full-bodied, firm and finely grained, the profound palate is sparked by energetic mineral and red fruit notes, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and just enough acidity to lift the very long, very fragrant finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-99 (WA) |
In Bond
€483.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Le Dome is from the JCP Maltus portfolio of skillfully crafted Saint-Émilion wines. Neil White is the head winemaker and Thomas Duclos is a consultant here. The 2018 Le Dome is composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, with a 3.82 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is a little coy in the beginning, requiring considerable coaxing to allow fragrant earth, rose hip tea, preserved plums and raspberry pie notions to emerge, giving way to notes of pencil shavings, woodsmoke and camphor. Full-bodied, firm and finely grained, the profound palate is sparked by energetic mineral and red fruit notes, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and just enough acidity to lift the very long, very fragrant finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-99 (WE) |
In Bond
€505.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97-99)This magnificently situated parcel of old-vine Cabernet Franc continues to impress. It is intensely perfumed in smoky black fruits, displaying a dark, tight structure that leads through to finely textured tannins. The wine's acidity and succulent ripeness come through strongly. This is for long-term aging. |
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Le Dome
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Expected Price Range
€1,013 -
€1,203
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2023 Le Dôme is magnificent. Vibrant red-toned fruit, pomegranate, leather, mocha and dried herbs soar from the glass. Layered and supple, with magnificent balance, the 2023 is just superb. Its purity is really something. Seamless, polished tannins wrap it all up in style. I look forward to seeing how this ages. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (WE) |
In Bond
€80.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)Dominated by Merlot, this is a richly perfumed, ripe and spicy wine. Soft tannins are balanced by plenty of acidity and blackberry fruit. It's full in structure, but still allows plenty of room for the fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WE) |
In Bond
€154.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (93)Dominated by Merlot, this is a richly perfumed, ripe and spicy wine. Soft tannins are balanced by plenty of acidity and blackberry fruit. It's full in structure, but still allows plenty of room for the fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€218.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus is plump and racy in the glass, with lovely up-front dark fruit, spice, mocha and leather notes that give the wine so much immediacy and sheer allure. Élevage has done wonders for the 2017, which, from bottle, is richer and deeper than it was from barrel. The bold, ripe style of Quintus comes through nicely in this second wine. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€115.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A little closed now, but shows very pretty fresh-fruit character of blackberries and black cherries that follow through to a medium to full body, polished and fine tannins and a bright finish. Purity of fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€285.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A little closed now, but shows very pretty fresh-fruit character of blackberries and black cherries that follow through to a medium to full body, polished and fine tannins and a bright finish. Purity of fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€200.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A firm, silky red with blackberry and blueberry character and lots of earth and spice. It’s full-bodied with juicy tannins. Lots of spice at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€143.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A firm, silky red with blackberry and blueberry character and lots of earth and spice. It’s full-bodied with juicy tannins. Lots of spice at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€167.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)A soft, round red with blackberry, chocolate and hints of spice and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and a juicy finish. |
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Bordeaux | 67 | 91-92 (JS) |
In Bond
€154.00 |
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James Suckling (91-92)Medium-bodied, round and nicely spiced with powdery tannins. Juicy ripe-cherry notes with some sweet spice. Pretty. Firm tannins in the center-palate. 82.7% merlot, 14.5% cabernet franc and 2.8% malbec. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€164.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2023 Le Dragon de Quintus is a succulent, fleshy second wine. Plush contours frame a core of dark cherry fruit, lavender, rose petal, chocolate and mocha. This builds nicely through the creamy mid-palate and into the long, resonant finish. Drink this racy Saint-Émilion over the next decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) |
In Bond
€132.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Touch of reduction, with flint and gunsmoke adding focus and interest. Stands out for its grip and tension and a feeling of depth to the stone and citrus fruit. Touches of green apple and gooseberry also. |
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Le G de Chateau Guiraud Blanc
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 88-90 (VN (NM)) |
Expected Price Range
€61 -
€73
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Vinous - Neal Martin (88-90)The 2023 G de Château Guiraud has a perfumed bouquet with light tropical scents, although there is a bit of oak that shaves away some of its complexity. The palate is malic on the entry and lightly spiced, with a touch of lemongrass and pear on the finish. It could do with more length, but I appreciate the intensity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
€2,005.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Tannic monster. Full-bodied, with masses of superripe fruit and mouthpuckering tannins. Port lovers like me love this stuff. Age it for decades to come.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Best after 2006. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€1,805.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€659.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,770.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity, and I was somewhat shocked at the natural alcohol. In a vintage that routinely hit 14.5 to 15% for the Merlot-dominated wines, it was only 13.5% at Le Gay. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
€139.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity, and I was somewhat shocked at the natural alcohol. In a vintage that routinely hit 14.5 to 15% for the Merlot-dominated wines, it was only 13.5% at Le Gay. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,295.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity, and I was somewhat shocked at the natural alcohol. In a vintage that routinely hit 14.5 to 15% for the Merlot-dominated wines, it was only 13.5% at Le Gay. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. |
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Bordeaux has some of the most premium wines in the world with its famous First Growths heralded as far back as Jefferson. However it must be noted that Bordeaux also offers an excellent range, with plenty of great value wines available. Bordeaux has 54 different appellations with varying soil types that give different styles. It has thousands of chateaux, from the small and humble to the overwhelmingly magnificent.
