Bordeaux, Rare

The second label of the first growth Chateau Lafite. The only difference between this the the regular Lafite is that this cuvee is aged in barrels older than one year. Also, it is from the barrels that don't make the cut for the main label. This cork i

Château Chasse-Spleen is a winery in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation to the west of Margaux. It has long been viewed as the leading estate in that appellation – alongside Poujeaux – and is widely regarded as being of cru classé standard. From a fabulous

Falstaff Magazine 1985 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2010 Strong carmine garnet, and orange reflexes. In the nose fine redberry confit, but also blackberries and liqorice, herbal spice, orange peel, and tobacco nuances. On the palate elegant and round, fine chocol

Chateau Clerc Milon is part of Chateau Mouton family from the commune in Pauillac. Producing 8,000 cases per year, the vineyard is planted in 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Verdot, and 1% Carmenere. Overall, the 1970

Prior to World War 2, this chateau made wine like every other property in the region. When the war was over, Rene Medeville found they still had wine in their tanks that was left over from the 1930’s. Rene Medeville liked the results so much, he was inspi

Prior to World War 2, this chateau made wine like every other property in the region. When the war was over, Rene Medeville found they still had wine in their tanks that was left over from the 1930’s. Rene Medeville liked the results so much, he was inspi

Château Giscours is an estate in the Margaux appellation of the Médoc, rated as a third growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Since the 1990s, it has moved from being a Merlot-dominant wine to a more long-lived blend, typically of 75 percent Caberne

The 1966 vintage in Bordeaux rivalled the great 1961. But, overlooked by most, it still is a great vintage. And, a great value for aged Bordeaux. It is owned by the Borie family that owns Ch Ducru Beaaucaillou and produces 7,000 cases per year.

This Chateau Haut Brion 1966 is from a very rare and fabulous vintage. The 1966 vintage was weather perfect with a no rain in the spring and a hot summer. This member of the first five first growths dates back to 1529. The cork on this bottle is very s

Chateau La Lagune is an estate ranked as a third growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification – Château La Lagune the highest rating for any property in the Haut-Médoc. Its grand vin, made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts of Merlo

Château La Lagune produces a 3rd growth Grand Cru Classé of Bordeaux whose blend brings together the emblematic grape varieties of the Médoc - Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. These two 1979 bottles have very good fills, excellent corks, and an a

This estate takes its name from the Lazarite missionaries who owned it from 1682 until the French Revolution. It has been owned since 1983 by Domaine Clarence Dillon, the owner of Haut-Brion. La Mission Haut-Brion sees 18-22 months aging in barrel, with 8

The Chateau Latour site has been occupied since 1331, with a fort and garrison to guard the estuary. The site gained recognition from Montaigne as early as the 16th Century. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates in the vineyard, accounting for around 80 percent of

Château Léoville Barton is a vineyard in the Saint-Julien region of Bordeaux, ranked a second growth in the 1855 Classification. It was founded in 1722 by an Irishman named Thomas Barton. Quality has soared since the 1980s, and it is now considered as on

At Chateau Leoville Las Cases there are 98 hectares (242 acres) of vineyards, planted with 66 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 percent Merlot, 9 percent Cabernet Franc and 1 percent Petit Verdot. This bottle has a very tight cork, almost a perfect fill, and

From the classy vintage of 1978, Leoville Las Cases produces 25,000 per year from its 200 acres. Michael Delon, the son of the previous owner, has brought this second growth Bordeaux to the equal of the first growths. Cork is very sound as the fill is

The Chateau Montrose 95-hectare (235-acre) vineyard exists, unusually for modern Bordeaux, as one single entity. It is sited on an exposed site of deep, coarse gravels with sand and a little clay, overlooking the Gironde. The immediate proximity of the wa

Starting in 1946, Baron Phillipe of Mouton, not only made First Growth red Bordeaux wines- he also choose 'unknown' artists such as Chagal, Dali and this Andy Warhol vintage 1975 to render their art on his labels. This 3 Liter (4 bottles) is not only a

Château Palmer usually has as much Merlot as Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (along with a small amount of Petit Verdot), which helps give the wine a fleshy and generous structure. It can be drunk young, but will also reward long cellaring. The Palmer vi

This Chateau is definitely Petrus as we can ascertain from the stamped capsule. The front label was lost in transport from the original cellar to ours. Upon contacting the importer Bercut Vandervoort, they informed us that Petrus always stamps their vi

Chateau Pichon Baron, is an estate in the Pauillac appellation rated as a second growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. As with other top Pauillac wines, the grand vin is prized for its combination of powerful dark fruits, finesse and elegance, and a