Bordeaux Selection
BORDEAUX BROUGHT TO YOU
TASTING NOTES
Chateau Magnan la Gaffelière - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019
The bouquet blossoms with plush ripe black cherry, plum and cassis, hints of violet, liquorice, mocha and espresso. The palate is fruit-forward with plum, blackberry and subtle notes of cassis, showing well-balanced freshness and tension with fine tannin structure. Drink now or up until 2025. 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chateau Cru Godard - Cotes de Francs 2021
The vineyard is located on the right bank of Bordeaux, south of the famous Saint-Emilion appellation. It is a beautiful wine, structured, and well balanced. Velvety, with red currant and cooked strawberry on the palate. 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec.
Chateau la Fleur des Graves - Graves de Vayres 2019
Château La Fleur des Graves is rich and complex on the palate, with red fruit aromas, vanilla, and spicy flavors. After a delicate attack, the wine grows in strength, expressing freshness and richness. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot.
Chateau Lestage Darquier - Moulis en Medoc 2020
The nose opens up with hints of spices, torrefied coffee beans, fresh blackcurrant and blackberries. It is rich and vibrant at the same time. On the palate, the balance is striking with ample mouth-feel, silky lines and some fresh fruits melting in the delicately infused oak flavours. Drink now or cellar up until 2026+. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
Chateau Barrail du Blanc - St Emilion Grand Cru 2015
On the nose, Chateau Barrail du Blanc opens to a subtle nose of red fruits basket, raspberry, blackcurrant then earthy notes such as sandalwood, dry leaves, mild spices. The palate is elegant, with dark cherry, tar with a silky structure and a powerful final. A delicate wine that is a perfect partner for refined dishes. It can be drunk now or cellared until 2024+. 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc.
Chateau de Bel-Air - Lalande de Pomerol 2015
The 2015 Bel-Air is a very pretty, gracious wine. Bright red stone fruit, tobacco and floral notes give it aromatic lift and plenty of sensuality to match its midweight personality. All the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Antonion Galloni, Vinous. 73% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chateau la Grave Figeac - St Emilion GC 2020
Made from 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, the 2018 La Grave-Figeac is deep garnet-purple colored and wafts out of the glass with seductive Morello cherries, Black Forest cake and spice box scents with hints of Ceylon tea, roses and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied with loads of red and black fruit layers, it has a plush texture and oodles of freshness with a lifted finish. 90-92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA.
Chateau Le Coteau - Margaux 2019
Blackberries, blackcurrants, mushrooms, walnuts and baking spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Silky and juicy with an elegant finish. Pretty Margaux. Drink after 2023. 91 points, James Suckling. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Chateau Potensac - Medoc 2012
A silky and refined Potensac and very well done for the vintage. Medium body, fine tannins and crisp acidity. Lots of citrus and raspberry character. Drink or hold. 89 points, James Suckling. 48% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc
Lacoste-Borie - Pauillac 2019
The 2019 Lacoste-Borie is a wine of immense charm. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, liquorice and sweet spices, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, with ripe tannins, succulent acids and a round, giving profile. 90 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate.
Maison Blanche - Montagne-St-Emilion 2019
The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Maison Blanche is a little youthfully shy to begin, opening out to subtle kirsch, blackberries and cassis notes with wafts of wild sage, underbrush and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with juicy red and black berry flavors, with a grainy frame and refreshing finish. 90 points, Lisa Perrott-Brown, WA. 45% Merlot, 55% Cabernet Franc
Mauvesin-Barton - Moulis-en-Medoc 2020
Aromas of black cherries and mulberries with hints of liquorice and dried orange peel. Medium-bodied with silky texture and firm, slightly chewy tannins. Structured and compact with succulent fruit and a lingering finish with some savoury notes to it. Drink or hold. 92 points - James Suckling.
