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Bordeaux | 38 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€228.48 |
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James Suckling (92-93)This is a steely and direct red with tile, blackberry and stone character. It’s racy and intense. Medium to full body. Almost rusty undertone. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 93 (DC) |
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€265.68 |
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Decanter (93)A clear step up in richness, polish and texture. 80% new oak at this point. In these kind of vintages though, it is noteworthy that you have to climb this high to really be assured of getting a bottle that impresses and that lives up to the expectations of the appellation and château. Lovely damson fruits here. Will be ready to drink earlier than the monumental 2016, but you are getting a slick, well defined wine with plenty of great fruit. There is an austerity at this point, in that you feel the tannins closing in towards the finish, but this is the one I would happily recommend. |
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Bordeaux | 26 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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€300.94 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)Just as it was en primeur, the 2018 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is rich, sensual and enveloping. Silky tannins wrap around a core of blackberry jam, chocolate, spice, lavender and new leather. All the elements are so well balanced in this sumptuous, racy Saint-Julien. A warm growing season yielded small berries and heady, concentrated flavors. This is such a gorgeous wine. The blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€480.41 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2019 La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is endowed with a gorgeous, quite sumptuous bouquet loaded with black plum, tobacco, smoke and Earl Grey aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannin, harmonious and velvety in texture, gradually building towards a detailed and mineral-driven finish. Maybe less opulent than the 2018 by comparison, yet a Deuxième Vin full of breeding. |
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Bordeaux | 200 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€243.19 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2019 La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is endowed with a gorgeous, quite sumptuous bouquet loaded with black plum, tobacco, smoke and Earl Grey aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannin, harmonious and velvety in texture, gradually building towards a detailed and mineral-driven finish. Maybe less opulent than the 2018 by comparison, yet a Deuxième Vin full of breeding. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. TAX
€957.25 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Medium red. Bright aromas of cherry, blackberry, minerals and chocolatey oak. Fat and fruity, with mineral and tobacco notes complicating the wine's currant and cherry flavors. This offers early accessibility. |
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Bordeaux | 227 | 94 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€347.27 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)This estate continues to fire on all cylinders, and their 2017 Chateau Croix De Labrie is stunning stuff. Loaded with notions of creme de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, chocolate, and a kiss of classic Saint-Emilion minerality, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, polished tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great finish. It's another killer wine from this tiny, family-run estate that readers should snatch up. I suspect it will be even better with 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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€1,006.27 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2018 Croix de Labrie has really come together beautifully over the last two years. Inky and layered in the glass, the 2018 possesses striking depth and tons of character. Sweet floral and spice aromas lift a core of inky dark red fruit. Mocha, spice, lavender and blood orange appear later, adding further shades of complexity. A wine of tremendous harmony and class, Croix de Labrie is impressive, to say the least. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€508.54 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2018 Croix de Labrie has really come together beautifully over the last two years. Inky and layered in the glass, the 2018 possesses striking depth and tons of character. Sweet floral and spice aromas lift a core of inky dark red fruit. Mocha, spice, lavender and blood orange appear later, adding further shades of complexity. A wine of tremendous harmony and class, Croix de Labrie is impressive, to say the least. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€532.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2019 Château Croix De Labrie is gorgeous and jumps out in the vintage. Almost all Merlot brought up in new barrels, it offers a beautiful bouquet of red and black currants, spicy oak, dried herbs, and flowers, with a beautiful loamy earth and chalky minerality emerging with time in the glass. With remarkable purity and finesse, it's full-bodied, has a great mid-palate, silky tannins, and a great finish. It could be drunk today with a decant but will ideally be given 4-5 years of bottle age. I suspect it will have 20-25 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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€430.32 |
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James Suckling (98-99)The focus and texture of this wine is really something. It’s totally transparent with blackberries, blueberries, earth, stone and mushrooms. Flowers too. Full-bodied with firm tannins that give super form and length to this. Freshness. Almost all merlot with a tiny dash of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Perhaps the best ever? Certainly at the same level as the 2019. About 14,000 bottles made. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€540.94 |
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James Suckling (95-96)So much cool blue fruit and flowers here with minerals and subtle clove notes. Black licorice and black pepper, too. Medium body with very fine yet firm tannins. Focused and linear. Vibrant. The energy keeps going. 87% merlot, 8% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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€160.75 |
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James Suckling (99)What a fabulous young wine from this tiny vineyard of four hectares. Aromas of black cherries, graphite, flint and brambleberries. Hints of fresh herbs such as bay leaves. The palate is medium-bodied, showing a fantastic depth of fruit and racy tannins. The purity and complexity are exceptional. A very minerally, vineyard-driven wine with an abundance of character and subtle power. 84% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, and 6% cabernet franc. Best after 2029 but hard to resist. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€549.34 |
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James Suckling (97-98)This is very unique and spicy, with white pepper, salt, iodine and oyster shell. Blackberry and black licorice, too. Medium to full body with great freshness, but it’s very structured with fine and chewy tannins, before finishing fresh and energetic. Crunchy. 3.41 pH and 14.2% alcohol. 85% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. All biodynamically grown grapes. Better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) |
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€226.54 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2020 Pierre 1er is nicely done. In fact, this is one of the better recent vintages I can remember tasting. Inky and voluptuous, the 2020 offers quite a bit of richness, but with better balance than has been the case in the last few years. Dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice and cloves add to the wine's somber yet beguiling personality. This extroverted Saint-Émilion has quite a bit to offer. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | - |
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€240.94 |
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The 20 Mille 2018 is a superb insinuation of fine wine production. Tracing its roots to the esteemed vineyards in Bordeaux, the prowess of its renowned producer Chateau 20 Mille is charmingly evident. The wine undergoes meticulous vinification, starting with a hand-harvested selection of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes. The fermentation, which is careful to facilitate optimal extraction of tannins and aromatics, is followed by an 18-month maturation in oak barrels, enhancing depth and complexity. On the palate, the 20 Mille 2018 encapsulates an exquisite balance of blackcurrant and dark cherry notes, intertwined with hints of vanilla and spice. Its silky tannins add to a lasting finish, exemplifying an eloquent expression of its terroir. The bottle's seductive charm proves why this Bordeaux wine is worth collecting, drawing accolades from connoisseurs globally. Honouring its namesake, the 20 Mille 2018 is a shining testament to the mastery of viticulture and the art of winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€169.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)This is a steely and direct red with tile, blackberry and stone character. It’s racy and intense. Medium to full body. Almost rusty undertone. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 93 (DC) |
In Bond
€200.00 |
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Decanter (93)A clear step up in richness, polish and texture. 80% new oak at this point. In these kind of vintages though, it is noteworthy that you have to climb this high to really be assured of getting a bottle that impresses and that lives up to the expectations of the appellation and château. Lovely damson fruits here. Will be ready to drink earlier than the monumental 2016, but you are getting a slick, well defined wine with plenty of great fruit. There is an austerity at this point, in that you feel the tannins closing in towards the finish, but this is the one I would happily recommend. |
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Bordeaux | 26 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€227.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)Just as it was en primeur, the 2018 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is rich, sensual and enveloping. Silky tannins wrap around a core of blackberry jam, chocolate, spice, lavender and new leather. All the elements are so well balanced in this sumptuous, racy Saint-Julien. A warm growing season yielded small berries and heady, concentrated flavors. This is such a gorgeous wine. The blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€355.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2019 La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is endowed with a gorgeous, quite sumptuous bouquet loaded with black plum, tobacco, smoke and Earl Grey aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannin, harmonious and velvety in texture, gradually building towards a detailed and mineral-driven finish. Maybe less opulent than the 2018 by comparison, yet a Deuxième Vin full of breeding. |
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Bordeaux | 200 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€180.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2019 La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou is endowed with a gorgeous, quite sumptuous bouquet loaded with black plum, tobacco, smoke and Earl Grey aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannin, harmonious and velvety in texture, gradually building towards a detailed and mineral-driven finish. Maybe less opulent than the 2018 by comparison, yet a Deuxième Vin full of breeding. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€766.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Medium red. Bright aromas of cherry, blackberry, minerals and chocolatey oak. Fat and fruity, with mineral and tobacco notes complicating the wine's currant and cherry flavors. This offers early accessibility. |
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Bordeaux | 227 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
€267.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)This estate continues to fire on all cylinders, and their 2017 Chateau Croix De Labrie is stunning stuff. Loaded with notions of creme de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, chocolate, and a kiss of classic Saint-Emilion minerality, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, polished tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great finish. It's another killer wine from this tiny, family-run estate that readers should snatch up. I suspect it will be even better with 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€791.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2018 Croix de Labrie has really come together beautifully over the last two years. Inky and layered in the glass, the 2018 possesses striking depth and tons of character. Sweet floral and spice aromas lift a core of inky dark red fruit. Mocha, spice, lavender and blood orange appear later, adding further shades of complexity. A wine of tremendous harmony and class, Croix de Labrie is impressive, to say the least. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€400.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2018 Croix de Labrie has really come together beautifully over the last two years. Inky and layered in the glass, the 2018 possesses striking depth and tons of character. Sweet floral and spice aromas lift a core of inky dark red fruit. Mocha, spice, lavender and blood orange appear later, adding further shades of complexity. A wine of tremendous harmony and class, Croix de Labrie is impressive, to say the least. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
In Bond
€421.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2019 Château Croix De Labrie is gorgeous and jumps out in the vintage. Almost all Merlot brought up in new barrels, it offers a beautiful bouquet of red and black currants, spicy oak, dried herbs, and flowers, with a beautiful loamy earth and chalky minerality emerging with time in the glass. With remarkable purity and finesse, it's full-bodied, has a great mid-palate, silky tannins, and a great finish. It could be drunk today with a decant but will ideally be given 4-5 years of bottle age. I suspect it will have 20-25 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
€338.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)The focus and texture of this wine is really something. It’s totally transparent with blackberries, blueberries, earth, stone and mushrooms. Flowers too. Full-bodied with firm tannins that give super form and length to this. Freshness. Almost all merlot with a tiny dash of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Perhaps the best ever? Certainly at the same level as the 2019. About 14,000 bottles made. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
€427.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)So much cool blue fruit and flowers here with minerals and subtle clove notes. Black licorice and black pepper, too. Medium body with very fine yet firm tannins. Focused and linear. Vibrant. The energy keeps going. 87% merlot, 8% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
€130.00 |
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James Suckling (99)What a fabulous young wine from this tiny vineyard of four hectares. Aromas of black cherries, graphite, flint and brambleberries. Hints of fresh herbs such as bay leaves. The palate is medium-bodied, showing a fantastic depth of fruit and racy tannins. The purity and complexity are exceptional. A very minerally, vineyard-driven wine with an abundance of character and subtle power. 84% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, and 6% cabernet franc. Best after 2029 but hard to resist. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
€434.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)This is very unique and spicy, with white pepper, salt, iodine and oyster shell. Blackberry and black licorice, too. Medium to full body with great freshness, but it’s very structured with fine and chewy tannins, before finishing fresh and energetic. Crunchy. 3.41 pH and 14.2% alcohol. 85% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. All biodynamically grown grapes. Better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€165.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2020 Pierre 1er is nicely done. In fact, this is one of the better recent vintages I can remember tasting. Inky and voluptuous, the 2020 offers quite a bit of richness, but with better balance than has been the case in the last few years. Dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice and cloves add to the wine's somber yet beguiling personality. This extroverted Saint-Émilion has quite a bit to offer. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | - |
In Bond
€177.00 |
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The 20 Mille 2018 is a superb insinuation of fine wine production. Tracing its roots to the esteemed vineyards in Bordeaux, the prowess of its renowned producer Chateau 20 Mille is charmingly evident. The wine undergoes meticulous vinification, starting with a hand-harvested selection of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes. The fermentation, which is careful to facilitate optimal extraction of tannins and aromatics, is followed by an 18-month maturation in oak barrels, enhancing depth and complexity. On the palate, the 20 Mille 2018 encapsulates an exquisite balance of blackcurrant and dark cherry notes, intertwined with hints of vanilla and spice. Its silky tannins add to a lasting finish, exemplifying an eloquent expression of its terroir. The bottle's seductive charm proves why this Bordeaux wine is worth collecting, drawing accolades from connoisseurs globally. Honouring its namesake, the 20 Mille 2018 is a shining testament to the mastery of viticulture and the art of winemaking. |
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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.
