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Château Latour 2000 Pauillac
Blackberry, currant and raspberry drive an intense bouquet, with cedar, cigar box, mint, vanilla, smoke and spice unfolding behind. The palate is full-bodied, dense and deeply concentrated, yet balanced by freshness and fine, abundant tannins. The finish is exceptionally long and layered. Allow three to four hours in a decanter and serve with truffled dishes, roast beef or game.
Mouton Rothschild 2003 Pauillac
Rich and opulent, opening with intense blackcurrant, ripe dark plum and cassis before cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla and warm spice emerge. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate carries generous fruit on polished tannins with enough freshness to keep the texture poised. A subtle floral lift brightens the long, savoury finish. Decant and serve with roast lamb or beef.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995 Pauillac
Deep and brooding, with cassis, blackberry and black cherry joined by violet, cedar, coffee, dark chocolate, black pepper and incense. The palate is rich and layered, balancing a vibrant core of ripe fruit with velvety tannins and polished oak. Full-bodied yet composed, it builds through a persistent, savoury finish; allow generous air and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 Pauillac
Crème de cassis, blackberry and raspberry lead a layered bouquet, with cedar, tobacco, truffle, coffee, vanilla, earth and exotic spice adding complexity. Concentrated and full-bodied, the palate is fresh and focused, with polished tannins, excellent balance and a long, lingering finish. Allow three to four hours in a decanter and serve with beef Wellington, roast lamb or game.
Château Côte Montpezat 2009 Cuvée Compostelle
A mature Castillon red with blackcurrant, plum, cedar and earthy spice. Bottle age has softened the structure while preserving a savoury Bordeaux finish.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1999 Pauillac
Elegant and medium-bodied, with bright red currant, cassis and cherry set against cedar, tobacco, forest leaf and gentle spice. The palate is fresh and softly textured, carrying red fruit, herbs and a measured savoury complexity through a poised finish. Stand the bottle upright, decant only as needed for sediment, and serve slightly cool with lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1990 Pauillac
Dried flowers, cedar and tobacco lead a classic, increasingly expressive bouquet, with red currant, cassis and cigar-box spice underneath. The palate is supple and vibrant, showing refined red fruit, creamy tannins and a savoury thread of herbs and forest leaf. The finish is long and composed. Decant carefully for sediment and serve with roast beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2004 Pauillac
Mint, cedar, tobacco and herbs lead a bright, savoury profile, with red berry, cassis and black fruit underneath. Medium-bodied and refined, the palate shows silky polish, lead-pencil detail and a salty mineral edge, finishing firm and slightly dry in a traditional style. Decant for one to two hours and serve slightly cool with roast chicken, lamb or lentils.
Lafite Rothschild 1998 Pauillac
Deep garnet with a faint brick edge, showing cassis and dark berry layered with sandalwood, cedar, tobacco and subtle mineral spice. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably poised, with polished fruit, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity carried through a long, savoury finish. Give it generous air before serving with roast lamb, beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2002 Pauillac
Bright and classically shaped, with vibrant red berries, cherry and cranberry layered with mint, herbs, tobacco and cedar. The palate is crisp and energetic, balancing sweet and tart fruit with olive, citrus and a firm old-school structure. A two-hour decant brings out cassis, blackberry, cigar box and forest-floor complexity. Serve with roast lamb, veal or grilled mushrooms.
Lafite Rothschild 1995 Pauillac
Classically restrained, with blackcurrant and dark berry layered with cedar, tobacco, coconut, woodsmoke and a faint vanilla note. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is focused and finely structured, balancing fresh fruit with a firm tannic edge and polished savoury detail. The finish is long, smoky and composed; decant before serving with roast lamb or beef.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2007 Pauillac Magnum
Smooth and classically shaped, with blackcurrant, black cherry and ripe dark fruit joined by coffee, cedar, tobacco, cigar box, herbs, mineral and a faint floral lift. Medium-bodied, the palate combines fresh forest notes with ripe tannins, polished structure and excellent balance. It is generous up front, then finishes long, savoury and composed; serve with roast lamb or beef.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2006 Pauillac Magnum
Focused and powerful, with blackberry, blackcurrant and dark fruit framed by graphite, cold stone, leather and spice. The palate is fleshy yet finely detailed, with fresh, carefully judged acidity, fine-grained ripe tannins and a layered, harmonious structure. Still firm and youthful, it carries its concentration into a long, precise finish; allow generous air and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Château Latour 2004 Pauillac
Cassis and dark cherry lead a refined bouquet, with carob, cedar, pencil shavings, nuts and floral notes of lilac, lavender and jasmine. The palate is round, supple and balanced, combining fresh acidity with ripe tannins, chocolate richness and a structured, elegant finish. Still developing, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Château Palmer 2018 Margaux
Dense and powerful, with plum, blackberry, cassis and blueberry layered with graphite, scorched earth, mint, tobacco and mocha. The palate is richly concentrated yet maintains fresh acidity, ripe tannins and a velvety texture, carrying its dark fruit through a long mineral finish. Still youthful, it benefits from about four hours in a decanter before serving with roast duck or beef.
Château Clos du Roy 2019 Fronsac
Blackberry, mulberry and dark plum meet dried herbs, cocoa and a restrained touch of toast. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins bringing shape to juicy dark fruit and a subtle graphite note. Balanced rather than heavy, it closes with quiet savoury detail, gentle spice and a polished finish.
Château Bolaire 2019 Bordeaux Supérieur
Deep garnet-purple, with crushed black and red cherries, warm plum and violet rising from the glass. Cocoa, eucalyptus and peppery spice add savoury definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit, ripe grainy tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine composed. A long, spicy finish suits steak, mushrooms or braised beef.
Château de Sales 2009 Pomerol
Chocolate and cracked pepper lead the nose, followed by ripe red fruit and a discreet oak note. The palate opens with fresh energy, then settles into a structured, medium-bodied frame of fine tannins. Red cherry, coffee and dark chocolate add mature complexity, carrying the wine into a powerful, persistent and quietly seductive finish.
Château Godeau 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Roasted black cherry, ripe plum and black raspberry lead, layered with liquorice, chocolate, sweet earth and light cedar. The palate is full and fleshy, with dark fruit carried by polished, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Savoury depth keeps the richness composed through a long, elegant and persistent finish.
Pétrus 2005 Pomerol
Youthful and intensely concentrated, with blueberry, floral notes, vanilla and coffee emerging from a layered, refined bouquet. The palate combines remarkable depth with fresh acidity, ripe tannins and a silky, well-integrated texture, carrying its fruit through a long, expansive finish. Give it three to four hours in a decanter and serve with pork ribs, roast lamb or beef.
Château La Tour Carnet 2010 Haut-Médoc
Blackcurrant and blueberry lead with licorice, camphor and toast, followed by blackberry, raspberry coulis and ripe fig. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its generous fruit shaped by polished tannins, fresh acidity and clear definition. Graphite and dark berry detail carry the focused, impressively long finish.
Château Latour-Martillac 2015 Pessac-Léognan
Deep ruby with an expressive mix of raspberry, red cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry, shaped by a restrained note of cedar and toast. The palate is generous yet cleanly structured, balancing ripe fruit with fresh acidity and polished tannins. Savoury oak and dark berries linger on the composed finish. Decant briefly and pair with roast duck or grilled beef.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 Pauillac 3 L
Complex and still poised, with blackberry, cassis and red berry layered with anise, cedar, cigar box, coffee, dark chocolate, leather and subtle exotic spice. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate balances fresh acidity with ripe silky tannins, impressive concentration and a long, structured finish. Decant for about two hours and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Mouton Rothschild 1998 Pauillac
Powerful and still youthful, with crème de cassis and dark fruit layered with pencil lead, roasted espresso, tobacco, smoke, saddle leather and Indian spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate combines depth with fresh structure, fine tannins and a long savoury drive. Decant for about ninety minutes and serve with roast beef, lamb or venison.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 Pauillac
Deeply aromatic and still beautifully composed, with red currant, cherry and cassis framed by cedar, tobacco, cigar wrapper and warm spice. The palate is silky and precise rather than weighty, carrying mature earth and leafy complexity through a fresh, persistent finish. Stand upright and decant gently for about an hour, watching for bottle variation, then serve with lamb, veal or mushrooms.
Château Le Pin 1998 Pomerol
Macerated black cherry and cassis lead into dark chocolate, truffle and warm spice. The palate is rich and full, but an ethereal, silky texture keeps the concentrated fruit from feeling heavy. Graphite and fine mineral detail bring definition, carrying plum, liquorice and earthy complexity through the exceptionally persistent finish.
Château Le Puy 2020 Émilien
Dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum meet cedar, earth and a quiet trace of mushroom. The palate is savoury and finely structured, with silky tannins framing bright red fruit, roasted almond and subtle spice. Freshness and mineral detail hold the supple texture in balance through a long, understated and complex finish.
Château Bellevue 2016 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Ripe plum and blueberry lead, joined by black raspberry, wet earth and a subtle mossy note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with creamy, velvety tannins carrying generous fruit without losing freshness. Limestone-derived minerality adds shape and lift, while the finish remains plush, deep and composed. Serve with roast lamb, beef or mushroom dishes.
Château La Gaffelière 2010 Saint-Émilion
Baked raspberry, kirsch and dried mulberry unfold with plum pudding, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is medium to full-bodied, layering ripe red, blue and black fruit over savoury earth and crushed-rock detail. Chewy tannins and well-knit freshness give the rich core precision, with an herbal lift on the finish.
Château Le Gay 2010 Pomerol
Dried mulberry, plum and fig open with cedar, violet and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet its power is shaped by supple tannins, fresh acidity and clear mineral focus. Black fruit, spice and liquorice carry through a long, polished and impressively balanced finish.










