Bordeaux
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
$449.99Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1994 Saint-Julien
$464.99Elegant and mature, with blackberry, cassis and ripe fruit set against earth, liquorice, discreet spice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied, the palate has refined acidity, balanced silky tannins and a measured, savoury finish that shows a lightly drying edge. Give it about two hours in a decanter and serve with simply roasted beef or lamb.
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2010 Graves 750 mL
$469.99Fresh red berries emerge after a little air, joined by cocoa and finely measured spice. The palate opens soft and composed, then gains depth through concentrated fruit and a firm but polished structure. Merlot gives the centre a supple feel, while the Cabernet varieties add shape, freshness and length. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying red fruit, cocoa and subtle savoury detail with a calm, refined character.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 mL
$499.99Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Château Figeac 1995 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 750 mL
$499.99A concentrated bouquet of roasted coffee, truffle and ripe blackberry opens into tobacco, black olive and tea. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with resolved tannins and fresh acidity giving shape to the mature fruit. Subtle leather, earth and savoury detail emerge with air. Velvety and harmonious, it carries its complexity through a long, composed finish without losing freshness.
Ducru-Beaucaillou 1990 Saint-Julien
$529.99Preserved plum and kirsch sit at the centre of a mature, savoury bouquet, layered with incense, cigar box, leather, tobacco and tilled earth. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is graceful and satiny, carrying dried red berry and exotic spice over a gently chewy structure. The finish is long, fragrant and tea-toned. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb or aged cheese.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1999 Saint-Julien
$589.99Medium-bodied and classically reserved, with cranberry, cassis and black cherry joined by tobacco and damp earth. Vanilla and discreet toasted oak add polish without masking the fruit. The palate is bright and linear, with sweet tannins giving shape to a leaner profile. The finish is dry and persistent, carrying currant, cedar and tobacco through a restrained, savoury close.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
$599.99Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 1995 Pomerol
$599.99Deep and concentrated, with sweet kirsch and black raspberry rising over smoke and a stony mineral note. The palate is full-bodied and layered, combining ripe plum with firm tannins and a supple, polished texture. Leather and dark earth add savoury depth as the fruit opens. The finish is persistent and structured, returning to black raspberry, mineral and smoke with measured power.
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2003 Saint-Estephe
$599.99Lush and concentrated, with cassis, black cherry and ripe dark plum framed by cigar box, tobacco and warm spice. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dense black fruit with freshness and finely polished tannins. Truffle, smoke and a mineral note add savoury depth as the wine opens. The finish is long and opulent, returning to dark berries, cedar, licorice and spice without losing definition.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1991 Saint-Julien
$599.99Mature and finely composed, with cassis, pencil lead and damp earth rising from the glass. A trace of burning ember adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet harmonious, bringing cigar box and dark berries through integrated tannins. The finish is dry and measured, with cedar, mineral and blackcurrant lingering in a distinctly classical, savoury frame.
Château Montrose 2000 Saint-Estèphe
$649.99Blueberry, black cherry and cassis lead with crushed rock, tobacco and a restrained floral lift. The palate is rich, powerful and full, with firm tannins framing dense dark fruit. Liquorice, graphite and savoury spice build through the long finish, which remains precise, youthful and impressively composed.
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986 Saint-Estèphe
$659.99Ripe plum, blackcurrant and blackberry meet liquorice, graphite and a smoky, toasted note. The palate is concentrated yet composed, with savoury depth, firm grainy tannins and mineral freshness holding the mature fruit in shape. Cedar and warm spice build through a long, refined finish that remains powerful without feeling heavy.
Château Le Gay 2010 Pomerol
$674.99Dried 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.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2015 Saint-Estèphe
$689.99Blackberry, plum and cassis open with nutmeg, clove and dried flowers. Full-bodied yet finely controlled, the palate layers ripe dark fruit over ultra-fine tannins, with tobacco, wet earth and subtle Asian spice adding depth. The texture is rich but polished, carrying the wine toward a long, elegant and beautifully integrated finish.
Chateau Trotanoy 1995 Pomerol
$695.99Deeply coloured and still powerful, with raspberry and black cherry layered over earth and a clear licorice note. The palate is medium to full in body, combining dense dark fruit with firm, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral undertone. Its structure remains prominent, but the fruit carries enough concentration to keep the profile balanced. The finish is long, dry and authoritative, returning to cherry, earth and spice.
Angelus 1997
$699.99Sweet blackberry, black-cherry liqueur and prune open into truffle, Provençal olive and gently smoky oak. The palate is rich and broad, yet soft and supple, with moderate tannins supporting the dark fruit. Savoury depth carries through a warm, composed finish. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, beef or mushrooms.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1985 Saint-Julien
$699.99Mature and beautifully composed, with cassis, wild strawberry and dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried berries, crushed stone and rose petal. Powerful yet sophisticated, the palate is vivid and harmonious, with velvety structure and a long, lingering finish. Decant carefully for about one hour and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1983 Saint-Julien
$699.99Firm and classically mature, opening with cedar, tobacco and cigar box over bright red berries and black cherry. Ash, damp forest floor and a cool earthy note add savoury detail. The palate is medium to full in weight, with rustic tannins giving the fruit a disciplined frame. A long, dry finish returns to cedar, leaf and red fruit with a distinctly traditional profile.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan
$729.99A mature, leafy bouquet brings hickory, clove and freshly picked mint over red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is piquant and fully evolved, adding tobacco, peppercorn and cracked black pepper to its savoury core. Fine structure and lingering spice keep the engaging finish poised, with depth but no excess weight.