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- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Haut-Medoc
A beautiful and intense claret with red fruits, vanilla and spice on the nose which follow through to the full bodied palate that has a wonderful rich... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Haut-Medoc
A beautiful and intense claret with red fruits, vanilla and spice on the nose which follow through to the full bodied palate that has a wonderful rich... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Graves
A beautiful deep garnet with an evocative nose exhibiting red berried fruit and dark chocolate. It is soft and round which gives a mouth filling palat... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Graves
A beautiful deep garnet with an evocative nose exhibiting red berried fruit and dark chocolate. It is soft and round which gives a mouth filling palat... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Medoc
A tapestry of rich, ripe blackberries and cassis, interwoven with hints of cedar and tobacco. Firm tannins provide structure, while a velvety texture ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Medoc
A tapestry of rich, ripe blackberries and cassis, interwoven with hints of cedar and tobacco. Firm tannins provide structure, while a velvety texture ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Derived from premier vineyards in Pauillac, three out of the initial five classified growths of 1855 hail from this renowned appellation, nestled on t... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Derived from premier vineyards in Pauillac, three out of the initial five classified growths of 1855 hail from this renowned appellation, nestled on t... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Margaux
A stunning, full bodied expansive beauty of a wine, it is quintessentially Margaux with a Pomerol-like richness. It is silky and gorgeous with unbelie... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Margaux
A stunning, full bodied expansive beauty of a wine, it is quintessentially Margaux with a Pomerol-like richness. It is silky and gorgeous with unbelie... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Margaux
Deliciously fresh and fragrant, this is a very powerful wine with remarkable structure, beautiful tannins and lovely texture. Intense, Christmas cake ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Margaux
Deliciously fresh and fragrant, this is a very powerful wine with remarkable structure, beautiful tannins and lovely texture. Intense, Christmas cake ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
Stewed orange and orange flower on the nose. The sweetness is balanced by a citrus crispness, resulting in an opulent, multi layered expression. Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
Stewed orange and orange flower on the nose. The sweetness is balanced by a citrus crispness, resulting in an opulent, multi layered expression. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
Stewed orange and orange flower on the nose. The sweetness is balanced by a citrus crispness, resulting in an opulent, multi layered expression. Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
Stewed orange and orange flower on the nose. The sweetness is balanced by a citrus crispness, resulting in an opulent, multi layered expression. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
An attractive deep colour with a great aroma of deep red berry fruits. Firm on the palate with great length and persistence on the finish. Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
An attractive deep colour with a great aroma of deep red berry fruits. Firm on the palate with great length and persistence on the finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
This is a gregarious wine. Deep ruby red in colour with subtle hints of purple on the hue. The nose is ripe with spiced blackcurrants and cassis with ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
This is a gregarious wine. Deep ruby red in colour with subtle hints of purple on the hue. The nose is ripe with spiced blackcurrants and cassis with ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Since the arrival of Philippe Dallhuin in 2003, Mouton has stepped up a level. Grapes are selected only from the heart of the original vineyard site. ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Since the arrival of Philippe Dallhuin in 2003, Mouton has stepped up a level. Grapes are selected only from the heart of the original vineyard site. ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Chateau Mouton Rothschild shows its elegance with their 2014 by producing a wine which will reward earlier drinking whilst still having many years of ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Chateau Mouton Rothschild shows its elegance with their 2014 by producing a wine which will reward earlier drinking whilst still having many years of ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Chateau Batailley 2015 is of very dark purple colour and has notes of sweet blackcurrant fruit with raspberry coulis, cedar wood, fruitcake, smoky, li... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Chateau Batailley 2015 is of very dark purple colour and has notes of sweet blackcurrant fruit with raspberry coulis, cedar wood, fruitcake, smoky, li... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
A well-structured wine with firm tannins and a distinctive black fruit character. Drinking well now but will develop favourably over the next 5-10 yea... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
A well-structured wine with firm tannins and a distinctive black fruit character. Drinking well now but will develop favourably over the next 5-10 yea... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
A splendid sweet wine from this exceptional world class Estate. Honey, peaches and apricots abound in layers. Beautifully balanced and captivating. Dr... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
A splendid sweet wine from this exceptional world class Estate. Honey, peaches and apricots abound in layers. Beautifully balanced and captivating. Dr... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
A fresh style of Claret which is lighter than many St Juliens. Rich fruit and soft spice on both the nose and palate lead to a good finish with gentle... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
A fresh style of Claret which is lighter than many St Juliens. Rich fruit and soft spice on both the nose and palate lead to a good finish with gentle... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
An expressive nose of dense, ripe blackberries, soft spice and leathery notes. The palate is firm with sweet tannins and a fabulously long finish. Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
An expressive nose of dense, ripe blackberries, soft spice and leathery notes. The palate is firm with sweet tannins and a fabulously long finish. Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
Ripe and concentrated black fruit on the nose leads on to a savoury palate. This is an impeccably well structured wine with a fabulously long finish w... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- St-Julien
Ripe and concentrated black fruit on the nose leads on to a savoury palate. This is an impeccably well structured wine with a fabulously long finish w... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Margaux
Surperbly aromatic with notes of smoke leather and spicy red berry fruits. Medium-bodied on the mouth with great depth of flavour showing cassis and... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Margaux
Surperbly aromatic with notes of smoke leather and spicy red berry fruits. Medium-bodied on the mouth with great depth of flavour showing cassis and... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
An elegant red from Pauillac which displays rich fruit flavours which are lifted by more floral notes upon aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with ... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
An elegant red from Pauillac which displays rich fruit flavours which are lifted by more floral notes upon aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeux
- Left Bank
An excellent modern Sauternes from the first growth Chateau Guiraud. Expect pronounced aromas of apricots, dates and almond cream intertwined with une... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeux
- Left Bank
An excellent modern Sauternes from the first growth Chateau Guiraud. Expect pronounced aromas of apricots, dates and almond cream intertwined with une... Read More -
- Origin
- France
After Yquem Chateau Rieussec is always one of the top wines produced in the region. A rich and refined wine that bursts with pineapple and a touch of ... Read More- Origin
- France
After Yquem Chateau Rieussec is always one of the top wines produced in the region. A rich and refined wine that bursts with pineapple and a touch of ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Medium to full-bodied, supple textured, layered, rich, and long. This marks the renaissance of this fifth-growth Pauillac that is displaying strong si... Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
Medium to full-bodied, supple textured, layered, rich, and long. This marks the renaissance of this fifth-growth Pauillac that is displaying strong si... Read More
The Left Bank may now have to watch the urban sprawl nibble away at its vineyards, but it was Bordeaux that ensured its initial and enduring fame. It was the port from which exports thrived, notably to Britain, and the district has never looked back.
Each appellation has its own style but the best red wines, with the exception of Listrac-Médoc, have Cabernet Sauvignon at their core. The soils of the Left Bank are predominantly gravelly and perfectly suit this noble grape. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot make up the rest. Firm, well structured and complex wines are the intended and usual outcome.
Gravelly soils, an altitude of below 100m above sea level and the influence of the Atlantic Ocean unify the vineyards of the Left Bank, but localised conditions can vary enormously. The importance of terroir, that magical mixture of all the natural conditions, can hardly be more worshipped than in the region of Bordeaux. Individual appellations need to be investigated for more detail, but it is true to say of them all that climate has an enormously influential effect on the quality of each vintage.
For red wines, 2000, 1996, 1995 and 1990 were all outstanding vintages and 2002 and 2003 have been very good. 1982, 2005, 2009 and 2010 were quite exceptional. The sweet whites of Sauternes and Barsac have not disappointed for over a decade and 2003 and 2001 were both excellent. Examples from 2010, 2009, 2005 1990, 1989 and 1983 are all exemplary.
