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Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13%Six generations and nearly 2 centuries of work have gone into building this superb vineyard. Jérôme Lafon and his wife follow the principals used by their ancestors in 1850 with the help of today’s technology. This is a delicious medium bodied wine made up of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon it displays a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity, leading up to the finish where red cherry and tobacco notes linger on. Ripe and fruity, this is a mature, structured wine. It has a spicy edge with -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 14%Gold Medal Winner - Challenge International du Vin. From the fabulous 2019 Bordeaux vintage this lovely wine from the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation is on the eastern side of the Gironde estuary on the opposite bank to the prestigious appellations of Margaux & St Julien. Benefiting from the cool sea breezes and river minerals from the Gironde, this superb Merlot dominated wine is beautifully fresh with layers of exotic spices. A real gem from an under-valued appellation and fantastic v -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13.5%At the end of 2011, Peter Kwok (Owner of Chateau Haut Brisson and Enclos de Viaud) acquired Château Tour Saint Christophe with his daughter Karen and La Croix Saint Christophe is the second label of the Château. Traditional farming, Guyot pruning with natural grass between the rows combined with working the soil under the vine, de-budding, leaf removal and green harvest if necessary to maintain the environmental balance. 40 year old vines, and 15 months in French Oak Barrels (60% new). A beautif -
Country: South Africa, StellenboschGrape: MerlotABV: 14.5%91 Points / Silver Medal - IWSC. The Morgenster Lourens River Valley is an exquisite wine artfully crafted from classical varietals, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Inspired by the Bordeaux style, the winemakers set themselves apart by choosing extended ageing, which elevates the wine's complexity. On the palate, a harmonious blend of cassis and raspberry fruit flavours mingles seamlessly with impeccably balanced cedar oak, while a subtle undercurrent of smoke and s -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13.5%91 Points - International Wine Report. Owned by the Delon family of Château Léoville las Cases in Saint-Julien, this small property has produced a dense wine. Château Saint Michel is winemaking at the pinnacle of technology. This medium-bodied red possesses a fine, silky texture and nice balance all the way through the finish. There is a lovely elegance to this wine made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc grape varieties. IWR: "The 2014 Château Saint-Michel opens to pretty aromas of cherri -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%97 Points / Platinum Medal - Decanter. Since 1984 Château Les Vimières has been a family run vineyard and is the personal property of the Boissenot family. Jacques Boissenot consulted for four of the first growths of Bordeaux over a 50 year period! This is a remarkably balanced wine with elegant tannins and a long refreshing finish. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in Oak Barrels of which 33% is New Oak, Les Vimières is a wine that can be aged for up -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Situated on the same terroir as Châteaux Margaux and Palmer stands the impressive Chateau Grand Tayac. With the help of wine consultant Eric Boissenot, the grapes are sourced from a single parcel of vines with an age of over 50 years to produce this consistently high scoring and limited production Margaux. Château Grand Tayac is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and will continue to develop over many few years to come. A hidden gem! "Ove -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%91 Points - James Suckling - Double Gold Medal Winner, Gilbert et Gaillard International Challenge 2021. The 2,5 hectare parcel producing just 10,000 bottles of this confidential wine stand in a mythical triangle of vines surrounded by Château Palmer, Rauzan Segla and Cantenac Brown, just the finest terroir one could hope for in the appellation. "Generous nose showing fruits in brandy, dried fruits and fine oakiness. Warm, expressive attack echoing the nose beautifully. The mid-palate and finish -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. 'A thousand Roses'. Named after his mothers love for roses, Owner David Faure has aimed to create aromatic, rich and smooth wines, just like roses. An intense and deep purple colour, the nose is fresh, carrying floral notes and light notes of vanilla, with a subtle hint of strawberries. The palate is very fresh, lively and reveals a medium to concentrated structure. Located in the Southern Médoc with prestigious Grand Crus Classé neighbours, this Château is 100% Orga -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 15%Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. In the heart of the minuscule 1000 hectare Fronsac appellation, tucked in between Châteaux Dalem, Haut Carles and Beausejour, lies this hidden jewel on the banks of the ambling Dordogne river. The microclimate here, created by the rolling hills of clay and chalk situated by the mineral rich river have an effect on the Merlot grapes which gives them stunning acidity. Plump, soft plummy black fruit flavours, medium to full bodied and a gorgeous satisfying -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13.5%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, -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13.5%The Château, which continues to maintain the look of a 17th-century farmhouse was built in 1658, making it one of the older chateaux in Saint-Émilion that is still in use today. This Micro vineyard is owned by the Artigue family, surrounded by the Crus Classés of Barde Haut and Clos de Sarpe, located in the heart of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion on the famous clay-limestone plateau. A young, and great value wine with fresh notes of dark fruits plums, blackcurrant and blackberries. Dark chocola -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13.5%Delicious and incredible value for money - a must try. This Merlot from Bordeaux was awarded the highest level of HVE environmental accreditation. Château Meilhan is vinified and bottled by Guy Bailly, owner of Château le Bourdieu in the Médoc. Located near the village of Valeyrac, his chateau was built in 1830 by Phillipe Delacourt, known as the Lord of Bourdieu. This wine has a lovely nose of black fruits and toasted notes with the structure and balance you associate with Médoc wines, but for -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13%90 Points - Decanter. The owner of Château Les Vimières, Jacques Boissenot, was central to the development of new winemaking techniques in Bordeaux before he sadly passed away in 2014. He was voted Decanter magazine's Winemaker of the Decade in 2010 and this Margaux amply demonstrates how he has led the way for quality winemaking over a 50 year career. Wine Press / Awards 90 Points - Decanter "Plenty of soul, showing notes of earth, mocha, creamy sweet plums and cinnamon, with a palate which is -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13%90 Point - Falstaff. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. Vivino Rating: 4.6 (April 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - Falstaff (2021) "Dark garnet, -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 14.5%Located on South Facing slopes overlooking the Dordogne River, Chateau Barrabaque is located in the appellations of Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac. Cuvee Hugo is a fruit forward Merlot dominated wine with barrel ageing in French oak, bringing a beautiful structure. Blend: 70% Merlot | 20% Cabernet Franc | 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Vivino Rating: 4.5 (Mar 2024) Wine Press Ratings 90 Points - VertdeVin "The nose needs to decanted. It reveals notes of spices, pepper and more slightly of fresh / varietal fl -
Country: Italy, TuscanyGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%94+ Points (LUCA GARDINI) - ‘Non Confunditur’ is a Latin term that means unique, unmistakable. A blend of French and Italian grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Sangiovese), this is a 'Super Tuscan' for IGT wine price. Well structured with concentrated, red and black fruits with lovely integrated and smooth tannins. Lively ruby red colour with intense aromas or red fruits like plums, cherries with raspberry, blackcurrant and green bell pepper and hints of coffee. On the palate is dry with mRegular Price£18.25This is our regular retail price.Italy Special£16.43You Pay This Price10% off all Italian Wines -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 12.5%The Arnaud family, owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, have been making great Saint-Estèphe since the 18th century. This classic Saint-Estèphe - formally owned by Estournel, maker of multiple 100 points wines - marry traditional winemaking techniques with state of the art equipment allows the wine to express the characteristics of its terroir. Château Arnaud is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, well structured and rounded, aged in oak barrels in a state of the art undergroun -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%90 Points Decanter - 'A thousand Roses'. Named after his mothers love for roses, Owner David Faure has aimed to create aromatic, rich and smooth wines, just like roses. An intense and deep purple colour, the nose is fresh, carrying floral notes and light notes of vanilla, with a subtle hint of strawberries. The palate is very fresh, lively and reveals a medium to concentrated structure. Located in the Southern Médoc with prestigious Grand Crus Classé neighbours, this Château is 100% Organic and -
Country: Usa, CaliforniaGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%98 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The 2018 Fay stands as an icon of distinction and a wine for the ages. Meticulously crafted from 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, its journey unfolding through stainless steel fermentation and a refined 21-month maturation within new French oak barrels, a truly exquisite wine. Tasting Note This 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark fruit aromas with hints of black cherry, hazelnuts and salted caramel. The wine has a rich texture with fine-grained tanni -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%Gold Medal - CIV. St Julien is the commune in Bordeaux with the highest proportion of Classed Growths, and its superlative wine growing land make it a go to destination for high quality Bordeaux. Château les Ormes is made up of 2 principal parcels of vines. One touching the western border of Château Léoville Barton (in fact Anthony Barton sold this parcel to Chateau les Ormes in 1989) and the second further south and juxtaposed between Château Gruaud Larose, Saint Pierre and Beychevelle. The so -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 13%This wine is a piece of history and when sold out - it will be wine money cannot buy ! The owner of Château Les Vimières, Jacques Boissenot, was central to the development of new winemaking techniques in Bordeaux before he sadly passed away in 2014. Jacques had his hand on pretty much every First Growth production since the 1960s and was voted Decanter magazine's Winemaker of the Decade in 2010. This Margaux from the outstanding 2010 vintage amply demonstrates how he led the way for quality wine -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 14%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 -
Country: France, BordeauxGrape: MerlotABV: 12.5%Current owner Dominique Vacher initiated the conversion process to Organic Agriculture in 1999. The result is a lovely organic wine, predominantly Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, where the fruit sings to produce a wine with a complex nose of spice, grilled fruits and wild strawberries. In the mouth, this wine is smooth and silky, with refreshing tannins. The is an incredible wine offer unmatched value for money. Taste The wine has a complex nose of spice, grilled frui
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