Clement Fayat set up his construction business in the 1950’s. Having grown it to the 4th largest in its sector (just behind Bouygues – owners of Chateau Montrose) he decided to follow his passion and began to invest in properties in Bordeaux. A lover of Pomerol, he purchased Prieurs de la Commanderie in 1984 and has begun to achieve the potential quality that rough diamond always promised. Dusty garnet colour. Aromas and flavours of mocha, toasty pistachio, and berry tart with a supple, bright,

The second wine of Château Rouget. The terroirs dedicated to Le Carillon de Rouget are slightly higher than the ones selected for Château Rouget. This, combined with the relative youth of the vines, compared to the ones of the Grand Vin, result in earlier ripening and give the wine its roundness and appealing character. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (June 2025) Blend: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc TasteWith a burst of cherry and blueberry flavors, the taste is rich and concentrated, with youthful tannins

92 Points - Jane Anson. Bordeaux's Saint Estephe is littered with undiscovered gems, and the Chateau Segur de Cabanac is one of our favourites. Being heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon, it enjoyed a hugely successful 2016, producing a 92-point wine according to leading critic Jane Anson. Rich and spicy with a lovely depth of flavour, bottle age has brought harmony and finesse to this cracking wine.   Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Oct 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Jane Anson (2016 Vintage) 91 Points - Wine

Sold in cases of 6 at £111 exc. duty and VAT. Join and save. Become a Cellar Master today and get 3% cashback - £3.33 in Cellar Coins.  About Chateau Sociando-Mallet Neighbouring Saint-Estèphe, Château Sociando-Mallet sits on prime gravel and clay soils overlooking the Gironde. Unclassified in the 1855 ranking, it regularly punches above its weight, rivalling Cru Classé estates in quality. Known for its powerful, ageworthy style, the wines are Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, with Merlot and a touch

The Chateau Tertre de Viaud 2022 highlights the quality of both the Cotes de Bourg and the 2022 Bordeaux vintage.  Inky purple with a charming pink rim, the nose offers ripe notes of plum, cherry, kirsch, baked earth, spices, and blueberries.  In the mouth, it's medium-bodied with a lovely purity to the bramble, red and black berries, and damson fruit.  Supporting notes of tobacco, green peppers, and flowers make for a mesmering and complete drinking experience.  Bravo! 92 Points - Wine Enthusia

This delightful Merlot-Cabernet blend is built on centuries of Bordeaux tradition. This prestigious estate, boasting six generations of craftsmanship, offers exceptional value. The Lafons, honouring tradition and utilising modern techniques, produce a stunning 2019. This medium bodied red offers a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. Fresh florals, ripe cherry, and a mineral finish with hints of tobacco create a classic Bordeaux experience, all at a great price point. About the Producer Six

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. Vincent Mercier bought Château Tertre de Samonac in 2005, and is a self made Château owner. He has been making organic wine since the early 2000's, and this lovely 100% Merlot from 25-30 year old vines has a deep concentration of fruit and a great balancing acidity and tannins. A robust, yet balanced wine on the palate with good acidity, great tannins which will soften as the wine breathes. A wine with wonderful character and elegance. Wine Press Ratin

92 Points - Andreas Larsson. Château Tour des Termes is one Saint-Estephe’s finest Cru Bourgeois Superieur. The 2014 is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot from vineyards that border the Grand Cru Classé estates of Chateau Calon Ségur and Chateau Montrose. 2014 was a lovely year, one that’s been unfairly overshadowed by 2015 and 2016. The upside to this has been that the wines remain competitively priced and now offer exceptional drinking at affo

Bordeaux's Fronsac wines are famed for their power and intensity, and the Chateau Tour du Moulin 'Les Terres Rouges' 2022 delivers this beautifully. Very deeply coloured, with a nose of plums, black cherries, purple flowers and star anise, in the mouth it's full, youthful, well-fruited and satisfying. While it will develop in bottle over the coming years, it's such a joy now with dishes such as sausages, lasagne, pizza or a Sunday roast, it's hard to resist it. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) Tast

90 Points - Jeff Leve. Château Vrai Canon Bouché hails from Canon Fronsac and since 2005 it has become one of this commune’s leading wines. Its single vineyard is planted with a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc and is hand-tended like it was a garden. The owners have steadily reduced the use of chemicals and have deployed natural methods to restore the soil’s vitality. 2017 was a particularly successful year for the property. Writing in the Wine Insider, Jeff Leve awarded it 90 points

The Christophe Mittnacht Terres d’Étoiles Gyotaku is a masterclass in culinary-minded winemaking. Crafted in Alsace by biodynamic pioneer Christophe Mittnacht and his Japanese chef wife, Yuka, this blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Muscat is purpose-built for sushi and sashimi. It offers a vibrant medley of apricot, Gala apple, lime blossom, and peach, underpinned by zesty acidity and a clean, mineral finish. Elegant, expressive, and gastronomically precise, it’

A rich, sun-drenched blend of six native Puglian grapes, showing dark plum, liquorice and wild herb notes. Generous yet focused, with supple tannins and just enough freshness. Proof that Puglia can do complexity as well as power. Vivino Rating 4.3 (April 2025) Taste The Cignomoro 6 Anime Puglia Rosso has a gorgeous, deep colour from which rise aromas of super ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cherry, plums, and spicy, toasty vanilla oak. Powerful and intense, even at this tender age, it's soft a

Made from bush vines planted over 80 years ago in the heart of the Manduria Valley, this is a serious, small-batch Primitivo from one of Puglia’s most quality-focused producers. Yields are tiny, and it shows in the glass: dense, dark, and concentrated, with layers of black cherry, damson, and sweet spice. Despite its power, there’s freshness and balance here too — a well-judged, modern take on a classic southern Italian style. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (April 2025) Taste Amazingly deeply coloured (you

The Cignomoro Pepe Nero Cuvee Spumante Brut NV is a delicious sparkling wine from the Cignomoro winery.  Cignomoro is a genuinely boutique winery in the heart of Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Produced from a blend of native Puglian grapes, the Cignomoro Pepe Nero Cuvee Spumante Brut is fun and serious at the same time.   Vivino Rating 4.1 (May 2025) Taste Blend: Minutolo / Bianco d’Alessano / Verdeca Ghostly pale with beautiful, tiny bubbles, the nose is a charming blend of white gr

The Cignomoro Pepe Nero Primitivo Salento is part of the Cignomoro winery's Pepe Nero 'youthful' wine range. Cignomoro is a genuinely boutique winery in the heart of Puglia on Italy's southern Adriatic coast. Produced from the native Primitivo grape, they have managed to capture the grape's exuberance and concentration to produce a mouthfilling, accessible red wine that's equally well-suited to solo sipping or pairing with food. Taste Black cherry in colour, the bouquet offers notes of red and b

Clément Lavallée’s Les Copains d’Abord Saint-Bris is a low-intervention wine from carefully tended vineyards. Hand-harvested and gently pressed, it undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation, natural malolactic in barrel, and ageing in both oak and stainless steel. Unfined, unfiltered, and handled with gravity rather than pumping, it reflects a delicate, pure expression of Saint-Bris. Taste Pale straw in the glass, with aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and subtle mineral notes. The palate is

96 Points - Decanter. Clos Haut-Peyraguey, a jewel of Sauternes’ golden triangle, continues to impress with its 2018 vintage. A 1er Grand Cru Classé that balances opulence and precision, this is a beautifully poised wine from a superb terroir bordering Château d’Yquem. Taste Lush aromas of apricot, candied orange peel and acacia honey lead into a palate of remarkable purity. Layers of pineapple, crème brûlée and saffron unfold with freshness and length. Sweet, yes—but perfectly judged. A classic

Cahors, in the South West of France is the ancestral home of Malbec, where in its French form, it is a more savoury, dark skinned & brooding variety that its Argentinian cousin. Perfected over the centuries, Clos la Coutale is a blend of Malbec (85%) and Merlot (15%) with an average yield of 45 hl which allows consistent quality and maturity each year. Matured in barrels and wooden casks for one year to obtain a good balance between tannins and fruit, this is a rustic, medium to full-bodied

91 Points - Jeff Leve. Clos Manou 2019 is a fantastic example of a great value Medoc. 2019 was a sublime vintage throughout Bordeaux and the low release prices meant they are still relative bargains. Clos Manou was founded in 1998, and as the vines get older, so the wines get better. This is an awful lot of wine for the money, and one that's worth buying by the case so you can see its development over the next decade. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)  Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Jeff Leve (2019

92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Over a decade on, the 2012 Principal Grande Reserva from Colinas de São Lourenço is hitting its stride. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a Portuguese soul, it delivers dense black fruit, cedar, spice and savoury grip. Structured yet polished, this is serious, ageworthy winemaking at its best. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2012 Vintage) Blend: Touriga Nacional (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (

Gold Medal - Catavinum. A bright, Atlantic-tinged Alvarinho from the northern edge of Portugal, Conde Villar 2024 captures the freshness and precision that make Vinho Verde’s top whites so compelling. Grown in granite soils and picked at peak ripeness, it’s a wine that overdelivers for the price. Wine Press Ratings  Gold medal at the Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2025 (2024 Vintage) Taste Zesty and pure, with a saline edge and plenty of citrus lift. Think lime zest, green apple