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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (87-90)
Pale straw yellow. Subdued aromas and flavors of fresh citrus fruit, underripe apricot, vanilla and sage, plus a complicating saline nuance. Finishes moderately persistent, with a slightly diffuse quality. This will need to put on weight and gain in complexity to warrant a higher rating, but it's certainly clean and precise.Inc. TAX€230.14 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2014 Olivier Blanc has retained that attractive mineral-drenched bouquet that I enjoyed so much out of barrel: fine delineation and a sense of energy bursting from the glass. The palate is very fresh on the entry with lime cordial, kiwi fruit and a touch of lemongrass, less shrill than it showed at primeur but with an engaging, lip-smacking salinité on the persistent finish. Excellent white Pessac-Léognan.Inc. TAX€381.86 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2015 Olivier Blanc has a fragrant bouquet of fresh pear, red apple and light lanolin aromas soaring from the glass. The palate is very appley on the entry: Granny Smith apples and a touch of pear segue into a ginger-tinged second half that fans out nicely. Lacks a little sophistication but is well-crafted. One of the better white Oliviers that I have tasted in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.Inc. TAX€409.46 -
Wine Enthusiast (94)
As with its red, the white wine from this chateau continues to improve. Balanced and ripe, with bright, forward fruit, this wine has so much freshness while at the same time fruity generosity. With notes of spice, a pleasant mineral texture and final burst of acidity, this is a wine for aging.Inc. TAX€438.67 -
Decanter (95)
Gentle minerality on the nose delivers a gorgeous white peach character that slowly builds. It effortlessly replaces one sensation with the next, just building ever so slowly in power and juice, and pulsates through. Those aromatics are a little subtle at first, but it doesn't take long in the glass for them to come out: sage and soft white flowers, then a slam of citrus and luscious nectarine. One of the whites of the vintage. 35% new oak.Inc. TAX€409.46 -
Wine Enthusiast (94-96)
Barrel Sample. The wine is textured and tight, hinting at steeliness and showing a salty character that contrasts with the lemon flavor. These tones are joined by tropical elements, giving a ripe, fruity finish.Inc. TAX€423.86 -
(6x150cl) 2018Wine Enthusiast (94-96)
Barrel Sample. The wine is textured and tight, hinting at steeliness and showing a salty character that contrasts with the lemon flavor. These tones are joined by tropical elements, giving a ripe, fruity finish.Inc. TAX€429.07 -
Wine Enthusiast (94-96)
Barrel Sample. The wine is textured and tight, hinting at steeliness and showing a salty character that contrasts with the lemon flavor. These tones are joined by tropical elements, giving a ripe, fruity finish.Inc. TAX€187.92 -
(6x75cl) 2020James Suckling (93-94)
A solid center palate of green apples and lemons with some stones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Tangy at the end.Inc. TAX€273.12 -
(12x75cl) 2021Jancis Robinson (17)
Very rich, ripe and broad on the nose. Racy and lively. Great energy here. Bravo! Good balance of interesting fruit and zest. Hint of smokiness.Inc. TAX€500.16 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Very rich, ripe and broad on the nose. Racy and lively. Great energy here. Bravo! Good balance of interesting fruit and zest. Hint of smokiness.Inc. TAX€209.28 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)
Pale green-gold, this is pretty subdued right now, a little careful in its aromatic delivery. As it relaxes in the glass, you find gunsmoke and citrus, clear slate texture, and an enjoyable kick of freshness.Inc. TAX€231.34 -
(1x75cl) 1996Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87)
Very good red-ruby color. Wilder, somewhat rustic aromas of roasted plum and leather. Fat but vinous, with a strong leathery flavor. Rustic but rather full for this wine, and lush on the back end. No shortage of personality.Inc. TAX€64.62 -
Wine Spectator (89-91)
A spicy and firm red, with plenty of fruit and silky tannins. Very St.-Estèphe. Medium- to full-bodied, with a long and flavorful finish. Score range: 89-91Inc. TAX€112.13 -
(12x75cl) 2004Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)
(60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 10% cabernet franc) Bright ruby-red. Slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet and licorice. Fairly dense if a bit chunky, with moderately sweet flavors of dark berries, licorice and shoe polish. Could use a bit more cut, but offers good fruit and texture, and finishes with reasonably sweet tannins.Inc. TAX€539.17 -
Wine Spectator (92-95)
Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959. Score range: 92-95 -JSInc. TAX€458.16 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
This was in a carafe for at least five hours before tasting, and is a good reminder that you should not be nervous to leave these in contact with oxygen - the architecture can easily hold the fruit. Pretty spicy overall, full of tannic grip, dark and plush plum and greengage fruits, sage, cinnamon and crayon. Delicious, such a great value wine, one of the 'open now' wines of the tasting, exactly what you hope for when heading towards this price point of wine, and so rarely get.Inc. TAX€566.86 -
(12x75cl) 2012Wine Enthusiast (94)
This powerful wine is dense with rich tannins and black fruits that are balanced. Full and concentrated, it's a wine with great potential.Inc. TAX€453.97 -
(1x600cl) 2012Wine Enthusiast (94)
This powerful wine is dense with rich tannins and black fruits that are balanced. Full and concentrated, it's a wine with great potential.Inc. TAX€328.31 -
James Suckling (93)
Earthy and savory, this starts rich and mellow then slowly turns in the stern direction. A lot of personality and character, and power for long ageing. Try in 2020.Inc. TAX€524.66 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.Inc. TAX€542.16 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.Inc. TAX€287.28 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. TAX€292.56 -
(1x150cl) 2017James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. TAX€92.56 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. TAX€294.64 -
(3x300cl) 2017James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. TAX€528.96 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. TAX€191.28 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.Inc. TAX€413.96 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.Inc. TAX€323.58 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.Inc. TAX€385.16
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (87-90)
Pale straw yellow. Subdued aromas and flavors of fresh citrus fruit, underripe apricot, vanilla and sage, plus a complicating saline nuance. Finishes moderately persistent, with a slightly diffuse quality. This will need to put on weight and gain in complexity to warrant a higher rating, but it's certainly clean and precise.In Bond€168.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2014 Olivier Blanc has retained that attractive mineral-drenched bouquet that I enjoyed so much out of barrel: fine delineation and a sense of energy bursting from the glass. The palate is very fresh on the entry with lime cordial, kiwi fruit and a touch of lemongrass, less shrill than it showed at primeur but with an engaging, lip-smacking salinité on the persistent finish. Excellent white Pessac-Léognan.In Bond€277.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2015 Olivier Blanc has a fragrant bouquet of fresh pear, red apple and light lanolin aromas soaring from the glass. The palate is very appley on the entry: Granny Smith apples and a touch of pear segue into a ginger-tinged second half that fans out nicely. Lacks a little sophistication but is well-crafted. One of the better white Oliviers that I have tasted in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.In Bond€300.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (94)
As with its red, the white wine from this chateau continues to improve. Balanced and ripe, with bright, forward fruit, this wine has so much freshness while at the same time fruity generosity. With notes of spice, a pleasant mineral texture and final burst of acidity, this is a wine for aging.In Bond€318.00 -
Decanter (95)
Gentle minerality on the nose delivers a gorgeous white peach character that slowly builds. It effortlessly replaces one sensation with the next, just building ever so slowly in power and juice, and pulsates through. Those aromatics are a little subtle at first, but it doesn't take long in the glass for them to come out: sage and soft white flowers, then a slam of citrus and luscious nectarine. One of the whites of the vintage. 35% new oak.In Bond€300.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (94-96)
Barrel Sample. The wine is textured and tight, hinting at steeliness and showing a salty character that contrasts with the lemon flavor. These tones are joined by tropical elements, giving a ripe, fruity finish.In Bond€312.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018
Wine Enthusiast (94-96)
Barrel Sample. The wine is textured and tight, hinting at steeliness and showing a salty character that contrasts with the lemon flavor. These tones are joined by tropical elements, giving a ripe, fruity finish.In Bond€310.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (94-96)
Barrel Sample. The wine is textured and tight, hinting at steeliness and showing a salty character that contrasts with the lemon flavor. These tones are joined by tropical elements, giving a ripe, fruity finish.In Bond€136.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
James Suckling (93-94)
A solid center palate of green apples and lemons with some stones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Tangy at the end.In Bond€207.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
Jancis Robinson (17)
Very rich, ripe and broad on the nose. Racy and lively. Great energy here. Bravo! Good balance of interesting fruit and zest. Hint of smokiness.In Bond€374.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Very rich, ripe and broad on the nose. Racy and lively. Great energy here. Bravo! Good balance of interesting fruit and zest. Hint of smokiness.In Bond€153.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)
Pale green-gold, this is pretty subdued right now, a little careful in its aromatic delivery. As it relaxes in the glass, you find gunsmoke and citrus, clear slate texture, and an enjoyable kick of freshness.In Bond€169.00 -
(1x75cl) 1996
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87)
Very good red-ruby color. Wilder, somewhat rustic aromas of roasted plum and leather. Fat but vinous, with a strong leathery flavor. Rustic but rather full for this wine, and lush on the back end. No shortage of personality.In Bond€50.00 -
Wine Spectator (89-91)
A spicy and firm red, with plenty of fruit and silky tannins. Very St.-Estèphe. Medium- to full-bodied, with a long and flavorful finish. Score range: 89-91In Bond€90.00 -
(12x75cl) 2004
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)
(60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 10% cabernet franc) Bright ruby-red. Slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet and licorice. Fairly dense if a bit chunky, with moderately sweet flavors of dark berries, licorice and shoe polish. Could use a bit more cut, but offers good fruit and texture, and finishes with reasonably sweet tannins.In Bond€412.00 -
Wine Spectator (92-95)
Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959. Score range: 92-95 -JSIn Bond€339.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
This was in a carafe for at least five hours before tasting, and is a good reminder that you should not be nervous to leave these in contact with oxygen - the architecture can easily hold the fruit. Pretty spicy overall, full of tannic grip, dark and plush plum and greengage fruits, sage, cinnamon and crayon. Delicious, such a great value wine, one of the 'open now' wines of the tasting, exactly what you hope for when heading towards this price point of wine, and so rarely get.In Bond€428.00 -
(12x75cl) 2012
Wine Enthusiast (94)
This powerful wine is dense with rich tannins and black fruits that are balanced. Full and concentrated, it's a wine with great potential.In Bond€341.00 -
(1x600cl) 2012
Wine Enthusiast (94)
This powerful wine is dense with rich tannins and black fruits that are balanced. Full and concentrated, it's a wine with great potential.In Bond€244.00 -
James Suckling (93)
Earthy and savory, this starts rich and mellow then slowly turns in the stern direction. A lot of personality and character, and power for long ageing. Try in 2020.In Bond€396.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.In Bond€409.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.In Bond€218.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond€201.00 -
(1x150cl) 2017
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond€70.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond€217.00 -
(3x300cl) 2017
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond€398.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond€138.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.In Bond€299.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.In Bond€239.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.In Bond€275.00
Bordeaux's relatively diverse weather, particularly its rainfall, means that vintage variation can be quite broad between some years. However advances in wine making techniques, technology and investment has meant that many chateaux are still able to create very good wines in "lesser vintages". From the best vintages wines are made that are clambered for all over the world and mature excellently for many years.
This is a selection of some of our favourite vintages from Bordeaux over the last few decades, as well some more recent ones.
