The La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017 is the second wine of the outstanding Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Clos Fourtet. It's often said that second wines in great vintages are an excellent way to enjoy fine Bordeaux without incurring a financial hangover, and that's the case here. Its (relatively) high location and limestone soils produce elegant, fresh-tasting wines full of elegance and finesse. Soft red berries, plums, black cherries, blackberries, minerals and fresh, redcu

92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. A standout 2016 Haut-Médoc that more than lives up to its 92-point DWWA score. Ripe blackcurrant and dark plum are underpinned by savoury notes of cedar, graphite, and a hint of spice. There’s a polished, refined edge to the tannins that speaks to its pedigree. Vivino Rating: 4 (May 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2016 Vintage) 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2016 Vintage) "The rather grand chateau of this estate dates

93 Points - Jane Anson. A rare find indeed, the Chateau Bouscaut Blanc 2013 is a glorious example of a fully mature fine white Bordeaux. Scoring 93/100 from Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux), its vibrant citrus fruits of youth have been replaced by richer, mellower tones of apricots, dried pears, almonds and peach stones. Superb on its own, it's the perfect partner to poultry, game birds, pate, and blue cheeses. Vivino Rating 4.1 Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux (2013 Vinta

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is one of the stars of the magnificent 2018 Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. The palate is medium-bodied, multi-layered, broad and packed with blackcurrant, plum, earth notes, and highlights of red berries. The tannins are

The Petit Manou is another great example of the value of buying second wines in great Bordeaux vintages. The Petit Manou 2018 is the second wine of the 91-point Clos Manou 2018, and it shares many of its big brother's qualities, being big, bold, well-extracted and packed with black and red fruits backed by notes of cedar, mocha and minerals. At its drinking peak now, enjoy this with grilled meats, creamy cheeses, tomato-based dishes or as a satisfying solo sipper. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Apr 2025) A

92 Points - Falstaff. The La Chapelle de Bages Pauillac 2018, the second wine of Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, is a great buy for all lovers of fine red Bordeaux. Showing the ripeness that was this glorious vintage's signature, the La Chapelle de Bages Pauillac 2018 is now drinking well and offers plush blackcurrant, cherry, and plum fruit, pencil lead, cigar box, and crunchy mineral touches. Scoring a whopping 92 in Falstaff Magazine, this is a wine to buy by the case and enjoy over the coming de

Second wines in great years have always been a great way for Bordeaux wine lovers to enjoy something special without breaking the bank. The Pavillon du Glana 2020 is a prime example of this. Produced at Chateau du Glana, the close neighbour of Chateau Beychevelle, it shows the vintage's generosity and style in a more approachable way.  Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2025) Blend : 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot Taste With its classic bouquet of cassis, pencil lead, and violets and ripe, saturated pa

It's rare to find an affordable Pomerol, but it's almost unheard of to find a mature affordable Pomerol, but that's what we have with the Chateau Guillot Clauzel 2013. 2013 was a tough year for winemakers, and the harvest was small due to problems with rot, but the best worked hard to bring in a small crop of fresh, elegant wines that are now at their peak. The Guillot Clauzel 2013 is a fine example of this. The winemaking team didn't try and force the extract, rather, they let the gentle red an

90 Points - James Suckling. The Chateau Pavillon Beauregard hails from Lalande de Pomerol, a commune of Bordeaux that made the most of the fantastic 2019 vintage. Lalande de Pomerol's best wines share many of the characteristics of the wines from its more famous neighbour, while offering great value for money - something no one could accuse Pomerol of doing. The Chateau Pavillon Beauregard 2019 received 90 points from The Wine Independent, and it's easy to see why. With its plump nose of crushed

A lesser-known Bordeaux property, the Chateau Le Thil Comte Clary 2013 was rated highly by Decanter's former Consultant Editor, Steven Spurrier, who said it possessed, 'Fresh crunchy fruit, (a) good lifted Pessac-Léognan with character and charm. Now mature, it's taken on that lovely smokey, undergrowth character that is so attractive in mature red Bordeaux. Enjoy this on its own or with roast pork, venison, or cheeses. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025) About the Producer Château Le Thil Comte Clary

92 Points - Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux. The Chateau Andron-Blanquet Saint-Estephe 2016 is a must-buy for any Bordeaux wine lover. With a host of major awards to its name, this brilliant estate offers exceptional value for money, particularly in fine vintages such as 2016. A classic blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it offers a seductively soft and fruity nose that's bordered by tones of smoke, peppers and violets. Rich, ripe, and mouth-filling, the palate is full of black fruits wi

92 Points - Tim Atkin, MW. The Relais de la Dominique is the second wine of Chateau La Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe and neighbour of the mighty Cheval Blanc. The Relais de la Dominique 2015 proves the value of second wines in great vintages - a second wine that scores 92 from Tim Atkin MW is worth seeking out. Now mature, its bouquet is a fascinating mix of cherries, flowers, mint, earth and spices. On the palate, it shares La Dominique's open, gentle style with its beauty and brilli