{"title":"Wine Smarties","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"penfolds-grange-1999-750ml","title":"1999 Penfolds, Grange Hermitage, South Australia, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA98 \"Amazingly dense and young in colour, this just stretches out in front of you. Dense, dark brambled blackberry and raspberry fruits, concentrated yet with lightness of touch, powerful but finely boned tannins, with waves of tobacco, sage and spice. Comes at you with grip and personality, one to get hold of and sink into. One of only seven Grange vintages with 100% Shiraz\" JA Jul. 2023.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 1999 Penfolds Grange is 100% Shiraz and it has a deep garnet-brick color. It jumps from the glass with gregarious notions of Indian spices, cigar box, and iron ore, leading to a core of plum preserves, raisin cake, and clove oil, with a touch of dried herbs. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with exotic spices and mineral-laced, dried berry flavors, framed by a racy backbone and a chewy texture, finishing long.\" LPB for TWI Aug 2023","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962367127611,"sku":"AUS:PEN:GRAN-0750-1999-F0L0C0","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/AUSPENGRAN-0750-1999-F0L0C0_fcd8baf6-dd9b-4bbc-a1e5-77ca8adccba6.jpg?v=1727214706"},{"product_id":"angelus-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR98 \"Even at 32 years old the tannins are dense, even chewy, still so much power. Here you get pure black truffle, along with olive paste, raspberry, enveloping violet and peony notes with some white pepper spice. 'Only' a grand cru classé at the time, showing just how much potential this site always had. Just 50 bottles left at the estate, recorked in 2019.\" JA for DR Nov 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA97 \"Almost nothing left at the estate, and hard to find globally. Hard not to gulp down also, as this is delicious. Tobacco, orange peel, baked earth, Christmas spice and sweet raspberry fruits dominate on the opening beats. Melted and silky tannins, we are in full cigar box, leather, sweet liquorice, black truffle and camphor territory. A brilliant wine, at its peak drinking, showcasing seductive tertiary flavours. This was made just a few years after Hubert de Boüard took over full control, and it reflects the fact that something special was happening at Angélus at the time.\" JA for IB Jun 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD96 \"The 1989 Château Angelus was singing, with a gorgeous array of red and black fruits, leafy tobacco, tapenade, and cedar pencil (I would have guess Médoc if blind) that makes you sit back and sigh in contentment. Just complex, nuanced, and satisfying on the nose, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness that carries resolved tannins, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. Tasted next to the 2009, it doesn't quite have the depth or grandeur of that vintage (or the 1990, for that matter), but it’s just a beautiful expression of the château that is drinking at point. Count yourself lucky if you have these in the cellar. It will evolve gracefully over the coming decade and have a gradual decline thereafter.\" JD Aug 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP96 \"The modern era of Angelus begins with the 1989 vintage. This wine is very different in style compared to the exotic, voluptuous, elegant wines produced today as it is much more on the masculine side, deep with a nose of crunchy green pepper and a somewhat raw, still young style, with fruity expressions. Life is just beginning for this wine and it should be capable of another 10-15 years development.\" IB for TWI Aug 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"A great Angelus and one of the two or three best vintages made under the talented young Hubert de Bouard, this wine still has a youthful, saturated ruby\/purple color and a sweet nose of melted licorice intermixed with creme de cassis, tapenade, cedar, spice box, and vanilla. Very full-bodied, opulent, and rich, it is one of the 1989s that justifies the lofty reputation of this vintage.\" Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Angelus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962367488059,"sku":"BDX:ANG:ANGE-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXANGANGE-0750-1989-F0L0C0_ca3fff83-3ae4-41b1-8ea5-3883ac74b2ed.jpg?v=1696435218"},{"product_id":"angelus-1990-750ml","title":"1990 Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP99 \"Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 1990 Angélus comes barreling out of the glass with big, bold, beautiful aromas of rose oil, cloves, smoked meats and licorice over a core of baked black plums, crème de cassis and raspberry pie plus hints of new leather and tobacco leaf. The palate is a full-on rich, powerful, full-bodied blockbuster, featuring bags of pure red and black fruit preserves layers and an incredible floral undercurrent, supported by plush tannins and lively freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. It's extraordinary to experience right now and yet should easily cellar for another 20+ years.\" LPR for TWA Oct 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD98 \"The 1990 Angelus is fully mature today, yet will keep for another two decades or more. Black currants, spice-box, cured meats, cedarwood and roasted herb aromas all soar from the glass of this ripe, full-bodied, powerful Saint-Emilion. With full-bodied richness, an opulent, broad, expansive texture, and thrilling mid-palate depth, drink it anytime over the coming two decades or more.\" JD Dec 2017","brand":"Angelus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962367848507,"sku":"BDX:ANG:ANGE-0750-1990-F0L0C0","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXANGANGE-0750-1990-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591942090"},{"product_id":"angelus-2000-750ml","title":"2000 Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP99 \"Medium garnet-brick in color, the 2000 Angelus comes galloping out of the glass with a powerful nose of fragrant earth, damp soil, iron ore and cigar box over a core of prunes, blackberry jam and dried mulberries. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly styled with great freshness and loads of earth and mineral-inspired layers, framed by grainy tannins, finishing with a lingering menthol lift. It is in a sweet spot for drinking right now, although it should go on for another 15-20 years.\" LPB for TWA Oct 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA98 \"Tasted at the estate during the Connoisseur Week in June 2022, this was the wine of the night among tough competition. Packed with waves of flavour that turn from understated to dominant as it unrolls in the glass, changing each moment in the way that only truly great wines can manage. The texture is dominated by velvety tannins and supple fruits, blackberry, passion fruit, damson puree, turmeric, espresso, tar and smoked earth, with tannins that are just on the edge of austere even at 22 years old, suggesting that although this is at a great moment to drink it is going nowhere. 100% new oak, Hubert de Boüard owner and winemaker at the time.\" JA for IB Jun 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP98 \"A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Angelus has a deep garnet color, with a touch of brick. It comes bounding out of the glass with expressive, mature scents of baked black cherries, prunes, and boysenberry preserves, followed by nuances of cigar box, new leather, fennel seed, and iron ore. The medium-bodied palate has a seductively satiny texture, with well-knit freshness supporting the fragrant black fruit preserve layers, finishing long and earthy. Drinking beautifully now, it still has a good 20-25 years+ to go!\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker 99Pts writes, \"Approaching perfection, this wine is inky, bluish\/purple-colored to the rim, offering up notes of incense, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice, graphite and spring flowers. A touch of roasted espresso bean is also present. The wine has great concentration, a magnificent, full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning purity, and well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. This beauty seems to be in mid-adolescence with at least 25-30 years of life ahead.\" Published: Aug 27, 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The Boüard family, the proprietors of Château Angelus, date from 1544 in St.-Emilion. Located on lower hillsides, with a southerly exposure, their 67-acre vineyard, composed of sandstone, limestone and clay, is planted with 47% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.\nHubert de Boüard, who single-handedly elevated the quality from one of mediocrity (vintages such as 1978, 1982, 1983, and 1985 were disappointing), hit pay dirt with his efforts starting in 1988. Since then, there has been a remarkable succession of great wines.\nRadical viticulture such as crop-thinning, shoot-positioning and the immensely labor-intensive manual destemming are employed. Both a second and third wine are made, as the selection process for Angelus is severe. All of this resulted in the 2012 Angelus being upgraded, along with Pavie, to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, joining Cheval Blanc and Ausone as one of only four estates in St.-Emilion to receive this accolade.\"","brand":"Angelus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962368307259,"sku":"BDX:ANG:ANGE-0750-2000-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXANGANGE-0750-2000-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1682529095"},{"product_id":"angelus-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 \"I had this wine from my cellar, as well as at a tasting in Zurich in February of 2015. It is one of the handful of 2003s I bought from the Right Bank of Bordeaux in this vintage. Angelus really nailed the vintage, and has produced a fully mature wine that’s truly strutting its stuff. Dense, bluish\/purple, it offers gorgeous notes of espresso roast, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, acacia flowers and a touch of chocolate. It is full-bodied, opulent and seems close to full maturity, as it is evolving quickly. The wine is full-bodied, rich and should be drunk over the next decade.\" RP Aug 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP96 \"A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, the 2003 Angelus is medium to deep garnet-brick in color. It needs a little swirling to bring out notes of cherry compote, preserved plums, mulberries, and redcurrant jelly, giving way to scents of dried roses, Indian spices, and unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate is rich and impactful with wonderfully plush tannins and incredible tension, finishing with a lot of brightness and great length!\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"The Boüard family, the proprietors of Château Angelus, date from 1544 in St.-Emilion. Located on lower hillsides, with a southerly exposure, their 67-acre vineyard, composed of sandstone, limestone and clay, is planted with 47% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.\nHubert de Boüard, who single-handedly elevated the quality from one of mediocrity (vintages such as 1978, 1982, 1983, and 1985 were disappointing), hit pay dirt with his efforts starting in 1988. Since then, there has been a remarkable succession of great wines.\" Published: Aug 27, 2015","brand":"Angelus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962368503867,"sku":"BDX:ANG:ANGE-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXANGANGE-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521461"},{"product_id":"angelus-2000-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2000 Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP99 \"Medium garnet-brick in color, the 2000 Angelus comes galloping out of the glass with a powerful nose of fragrant earth, damp soil, iron ore and cigar box over a core of prunes, blackberry jam and dried mulberries. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly styled with great freshness and loads of earth and mineral-inspired layers, framed by grainy tannins, finishing with a lingering menthol lift. It is in a sweet spot for drinking right now, although it should go on for another 15-20 years.\" LPB for TWA Oct 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA98 \"Tasted at the estate during the Connoisseur Week in June 2022, this was the wine of the night among tough competition. Packed with waves of flavour that turn from understated to dominant as it unrolls in the glass, changing each moment in the way that only truly great wines can manage. The texture is dominated by velvety tannins and supple fruits, blackberry, passion fruit, damson puree, turmeric, espresso, tar and smoked earth, with tannins that are just on the edge of austere even at 22 years old, suggesting that although this is at a great moment to drink it is going nowhere. 100% new oak, Hubert de Boüard owner and winemaker at the time.\" JA for IB Jun 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP98 \"A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Angelus has a deep garnet color, with a touch of brick. It comes bounding out of the glass with expressive, mature scents of baked black cherries, prunes, and boysenberry preserves, followed by nuances of cigar box, new leather, fennel seed, and iron ore. The medium-bodied palate has a seductively satiny texture, with well-knit freshness supporting the fragrant black fruit preserve layers, finishing long and earthy. Drinking beautifully now, it still has a good 20-25 years+ to go!\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker 99Pts writes, \"Approaching perfection, this wine is inky, bluish\/purple-colored to the rim, offering up notes of incense, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice, graphite and spring flowers. A touch of roasted espresso bean is also present. The wine has great concentration, a magnificent, full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning purity, and well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. This beauty seems to be in mid-adolescence with at least 25-30 years of life ahead.\" Published: Aug 27, 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The Boüard family, the proprietors of Château Angelus, date from 1544 in St.-Emilion. Located on lower hillsides, with a southerly exposure, their 67-acre vineyard, composed of sandstone, limestone and clay, is planted with 47% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.\nHubert de Boüard, who single-handedly elevated the quality from one of mediocrity (vintages such as 1978, 1982, 1983, and 1985 were disappointing), hit pay dirt with his efforts starting in 1988. Since then, there has been a remarkable succession of great wines.\nRadical viticulture such as crop-thinning, shoot-positioning and the immensely labor-intensive manual destemming are employed. Both a second and third wine are made, as the selection process for Angelus is severe. All of this resulted in the 2012 Angelus being upgraded, along with Pavie, to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, joining Cheval Blanc and Ausone as one of only four estates in St.-Emilion to receive this accolade.\"","brand":"Angelus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962370928699,"sku":"BDX:ANG:ANGE-PK12-2000-F0L0C0","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXANGANGE-PK12-2000-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591942054"},{"product_id":"ausone-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Ausone, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"Amazing! The limestone soils of Ausone appear to have been the perfect foil for resisting the extreme heat and drought of June, July and August, 2003. This black\/purple-colored effort boasts a glorious nose of violets, truffles, lead pencil shavings, blueberry and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied with staggering concentration, a voluptuous texture, low acidity and well-integrated, melted tannins, this deep, multidimensional, profound Bordeaux is beginning to drink exceptionally well. It should continue to do so for another two decades or more.\" RP Aug 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"No one in Bordeaux has made greater progress in taming the extraordinary potential of this noble terroir than Alain Vauthier, an obsessed perfectionist if there ever was one. He has instituted a Draconian selection at this tiny estate, both in the vineyard and the cellar, and the second wine, Chapelle d’Ausone, has also become one of the region’s finest wines. Prospective purchasers should be aware that Ausone requires 10-20 years of cellaring before it approaches maturity.\" RP Apr 2006","brand":"Ausone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962377383995,"sku":"BDX:AUS:AUSO-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXAUSAUSO-0750-2003-F0L0C0_61e08a3b-51fe-453a-b5af-f690b841378d.jpg?v=1707420882"},{"product_id":"clos-fourtet-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Clos Fourtet, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP99 \"The 2005 Clos Fourtet is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-brick in color, it offers a spectacularly complex and perfumed nose of red roses, star anise, kirsch, and eucalyptus with a core of plum preserves and baked blackberries, plus a touch of tobacco leaf. Full-bodied and fantastically concentrated, it has a firm frame of ripe rounded tannins and seamless freshness, delivering a long and fragrant finish. Just starting to enter its drinking window, this opulent beauty can be enjoyed over the next 20+ years. Most of Clos Fourtet's vines are situated very close to the town of Saint-Emilion, on the limestone plateau. The estate belongs to the Cuvelier family, who purchased the property in 2000 and have conducted extensive replanting.\" LPB for TWI Jul 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD99 “Made from 85% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 Clos Fourtet is a powerhouse that does everything right and is borderline perfection in a glass. Awesome notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, graphite, tobacco, and scorched earth all flow to a full-bodied, thrilling concentrated, textured beauty that has sweet, sweet tannins, a deep, layered mid-palate, and a finish that won’t quit. I think it’s drinking perfectly today, but it has two more decades of prime drinking ahead of it. Don’t’ miss this stunning bottle of wine! (Drink between 2018-2038)” JD Dec 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP98 \"Dense ruby\/purple, with notes of crushed rock, blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with some licorice and chocolate, this full-bodied, massive wine from proprietor Philippe Cuvelier coincides with the resurrection of this premier grand cru classé in St.-Emilion. As the wine sits in the glass, notes of espresso roast and chocolate emerge. This full-bodied classic should continue to drink well for another 25 years. This is a killer effort.\" RP Jun 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA98 \"Concentrated and intense from the first moment, the aromatics spiral out of the glass with incense, sandalwood, camphor, fennel, anis, liqourice, smoked earth. The impact from the smoked oak is still pretty evident even now, a reflection of the winemaking style at the time, but this is stunning and filled with complex layers of raspberry puree, pomegrante, cocoa bean and espresso. Hard to resist. 100% new oak. Stephane Derenoncourt and Jean-Claude Berrouet consultants.\" JA for IB Apr 2023","brand":"Clos Fourtet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962400944187,"sku":"BDX:CLF:CLFO-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCLFCLFO-0750-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1698701386"},{"product_id":"cos-destournel-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a sexier, more hedonistic offering than the muscular, backward 1996. Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. Because of low acidity and sweet tannin, the 1995 will be difficult to resist young, although it will age for 2-3 decades. (RP)\" (February 1998)\u003cbr\u003eCos d'Estournel Second Growth, Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe","brand":"Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962404941883,"sku":"BDX:COS:COSD-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCOSCOSD-0750-1995-F0L0C0_ee117706-8f1b-4c02-99a0-d0de5925ba33.jpg?v=1717085828"},{"product_id":"cos-destournel-2001-750ml","title":"2001 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA95 \"Gorgeous, a clear step up from the 2000 vintage as it approaches its second decade. This is not quite ready to drink, although a few hours in a decanter could open it up sufficiently. It's full of intense, tight and spirited black fruits, replete with this château’s signature richness of structure, which seems to ooze naturally through the tannins. There's a real sense of energy and zest, with liquorice, slate, spice, cassis and black cherry. The second half of August was hotter in 2001 than 2000 in St-Estèphe, and the grapes were left to reach a long, slow maturity. Harvesting did not begin until 1 October when the nights were getting cooler –this will have helped the wine keep its remarkable freshness. Matured in 80% new oak.\" JA for DR Jul 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"The 2001 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot—a very high percentage of Merlot in this vintage and a very late harvest, which started on October 1st. Deep garnet in color, the nose is singing with savory notes of smoked meats, tapenade, bay leaves and beef drippings with a core of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly, dried cherries and baked blackcurrants with wafts of peppermint tea and dried roses. Medium-bodied, the palate practically tingles with vibrant dried herbs, red fruit preserves and minty notes, structured with firm, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and minerally.\" LPB for TWA Nov 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"One of the candidates for the wine of the vintage, Cos d'Estournel's 2001 is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, amongst the highest percentage of Cabernet of any recent year.\" BT 94-96Pts\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdministrator Jean-Guillaume Prats, an articulate young man who leans toward the more progressive school of winemaking but still has one foot rooted in the traditions of the past, thinks this wine will have to spend longer in barrel before it is bottled without fining or filtration, The color is inky purple and the wine offers up an impressive nose of melted licorice intermixed with camphor, graphite, creme de cassis, blackberry, spice box, and toast. The wine is medium to full-bodied and pure, with superb concentration, a multi-layered texture, and a finish that goes on for close to a minute. There is wonderful sweetness yet profound elegance and length in this terrific 2001! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.\" Published: Apr 22, 2003\n","brand":"Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962406252603,"sku":"BDX:COS:COSD-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCOSCOSD-0750-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1687978588"},{"product_id":"cos-destournel-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD99 \"A lesson in genuinely great wine, the 2005 Cos d'Estournel is a monster of a wine that delivers an incredible level of opulence and decadence while staying weightless and elegant on the palate, with no sensation of heaviness. This is what truly great wine is all about. Based on 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and the final 4% Cabernet Franc, this dense ruby\/plum-hued Saint-Estephe offers up a monster bouquet of blackcurrants, unsmoked tobacco, licorice, toasted bread, classy oak, and cedar pencil. While it starts out reserved and almost understated, this is a wine that blossoms with air (I drank this bottle over two days, showing best on day two). Full-bodied, powerful, and decadent on the palate, with moderate acidity, it has a wealth of silky tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish. It reminds me of the 2009, if not an improved 1982, or even a slightly fresher 2003. Regardless, it's a thrilling wine in every sense, and I fear with the focus on acidity and freshness in today's wine world, we might not see this style of great wine for some time.\" JD Jun 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 \"The purity of fruit in this is fascinating with plums, currants and other dark fruits. Then there is another layer of spices and chocolate. So much cassis. Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long, long finish. Just starting to open. Changes all the time.\" JS Sept 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP98 \"The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it is still a little closed and youthfully shy. With coaxing, the nose is just beginning to offer glimpses at vivacious kirsch, red roses, violets, licorice and mocha scents over a crème de cassis, blackberry pie and chocolate-covered cherry core with wafts of chargrill, mossy bark and truffles. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully complex in the mouth, the palate is just beginning to reveal the true potential of this wine, with tightly wound layers of perfumed black fruits and earthy notions bound by a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and finishing with epic persistence. This still needs 5-6 years, but I love how this beauty is shaping up!!\" LPB for TWA Nov 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"While I am not convinced the 2005 Cos d’Estournel will eclipse the compelling 2003 Cos, it is unquestionably another superb classic from proprietor Michel Reybier and his brilliant winemaker, Jean-Guillaume Prats. Made from an unusually high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) and the balance mostly Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, this superb effort requires plenty of time in the bottle. It boasts an inky\/purple color as well as a glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, creme de cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak. This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper. While there are massive tannins, they are remarkably velvety and well-integrated in this big, backstrapping effort that should enjoy an unusually long life. Forget it for 8-10 years, and drink it between 2017-2040.\" 98Pts Published: Apr 29, 2008","brand":"Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962406547515,"sku":"BDX:COS:COSD-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCOSCOSD-0750-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1717699049"},{"product_id":"ducru-beaucaillou-1985-750ml","title":"1985 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Robert Parker writes, \"A wine of extraordinary charm and elegance, the dark garnet-colored 1985 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a floral, cedary nose intermixed with red and black currants as well as flowers. The wine is fully mature and soft, with beautiful concentration and purity. It is not a blockbuster, and certainly not nearly as powerful and massive as the 1986, but it is certainly much more seductive. This wine should continue to drink well for at least another 10-15 years.\" Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962410545211,"sku":"BDX:DUC:DUCR-0750-1985-F0L0C0","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDUCDUCR-0750-1985-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1701989490"},{"product_id":"ducru-beaucaillou-1986-750ml","title":"1986 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS95 \"A monster in its infancy. Almost black in color, with intense cassis, herb and mint aromas and superrich, dense cassis and licorice flavors. May last forever.--Ducru-Beaucaillou vertical.\" TM for WS 1992\u003cbr\u003e1986 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Second Growth, Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Julien\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Medium brick in color with a touch of brown, the 1986 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals growing notes of dried mulberries, kirsch and raisin cake with nuances of celery salt, dried bay leaves, truffles and charcuterie plus hints of old leather sofa and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has quite a powerful structure with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular, dried berries flavors, finishing long with a dried mint kick.\" LPB for WA Aug 2020","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962411167803,"sku":"BDX:DUC:DUCR-0750-1986-F0L0C0","price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXDUCDUCR-0750-1986-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591941825"},{"product_id":"ducru-beaucaillou-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Lisa Perrotti-Brown for RobertPaker.com writes, \"Harvest took place this year from 11th to 24th September. The wine was aged for around 12 months in two-thirds new oak. Pale to medium brick colored, the 1989 Ducru-Beaucaillou sashays out of the glass with pretty notes of dried flowers, fallen leaves and dusty soil over a core of warm figs, dried cherries, prunes and spice cake plus wafts of unsmoked cigars and powdered cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is still seductively rich with a lively line of soft, silt-like tannins, finishing long and wonderfully savory.\" LPB Aug 2020","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962411757627,"sku":"BDX:DUC:DUCR-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDUCDUCR-0750-1989-F0L0C0_b01799ee-92e9-477f-a8ff-c2f801002427.jpg?v=1748040204"},{"product_id":"ducru-beaucaillou-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM96 \"The 1995 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a fabulous bouquet, complex and harmonious, very pure with scents of blackberry, cassis, violet and iris flower. It just blossoms in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Vibrant, deep and complex with gentle grip, it fans out wonderfully towards the finish. Outstanding\" NM for VM Oct. 2025.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"Proprietor Bruno Borie noted this was a somewhat unusual blend this year: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. After this vintage, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot would no longer be included in the blend. Medium to deep brick in color, the 1995 Ducru-Beaucaillou explodes from the glass with bombastic notes of Indian spices, plum preserves, fruitcake and dried figs with nuances of potpourri, star anise, bouquet garni and espresso. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of exotic spices and preserved black fruits, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic impact and length. Mature and drinking well now, there's still a good 12-15 years of kick left in this thoroughbred.\" LPB for TWA Aug  2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP95 \"The 1995 Ducru-Beaucaillou is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. Medium brick colored, it strides from the glass with confidently mature notes of prunes, stewed raspberries, and dried cherries, leading to underlying tobacco leaf, iron ore, sandalwood, and clove oil hints. The medium-bodied palate is soft and refreshing, expressive of exotic spices and earthy nuances, finishing with a minerally whisper.\" LPB for TWI Mar 2024","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962413396027,"sku":"BDX:DUC:DUCR-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDUCDUCR-0750-1995-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1739764845"},{"product_id":"dyquem-1983-750ml","title":"1983 Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA99 \"One of the legendary vintages of Yquem, appropriately enough served at Château Margaux, which shares in the magic of 1983. This is pure opulence and luxury, bitter orange peel and saffron wrapped up in silk, concentrated tarte tatin and grilled pineapple, white truffles, smoked almonds, still with huge persistence on the palate, flashes of mouthwatering salinity and decades ahead of it. Pierre Meslier was the winemaker at the time (from 1963 to 1989), under owner Alexandre de Lur Saluces. Harvest September 29th and finishing on November 18th, one of the latest on record. Who knows when this will stop delivering - I would lay bets on it still going strong in a few decades time. 100% new French oak for a full three years of ageing at the time - reduced to 24 months from 2000 onwards.\" JA for IB Jun 2026\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS98 \"Super-intense and full-throttled, elegant and stylish. Dark amber in color and rich in complexity, this '83 coats your mouth with butterscotch, dried apricot, fig and spice flavors. Made to age for decades.\" JS for WS Apr 1995\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"The 1983 is among the most concentrated wines from this property over the last 20 years, with a staggering display of extract and a mind-boggling amount of glycerin. The vintage commenced early for Yquem, beginning on September 29 and finishing on November 18. Most observers feel the 1983 will mature more slowly than the 1986, and will last for almost 100 years. Given Yquem's unbelievable aging potential, such comments do not seem far fetched. At present, the 1983 is enormous, with huge, honeyed, pineapple, coconut, and caramel flavors, massive extract, and an unctuous quality barely framed by acidity and new oak. I do not feel the wine has changed since bottling, and I would not want to start drinking it for at least another 10-15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2050.\" RP Dec 1997\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP96 \"Medium to deep amber in color, the 1983 d'Yquem is a little sluggish and grumpy to start, soon opening out to reveal notes of burnt sugar, honey-coated walnuts, and white truffle with touches of orange marmalade and chamomile. The palate is rich and crisp, with a yin and yang kind of balance coming through on the long finish. The residual sugar is 119.2 g\/l.\" LPB for TWI Jun 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJames Suckling for Wine Spectator writes, \"In our blind tastings, Yquem was No. 1 in each vintage reviewed. Its class and the intensity of flavor underlined why this château is the only premier cru supérieur in the Sauternes and Barsac area. It is the benchmark for a region where 5,000 acres are planted to Sémillon (80 percent), Sauvignon Blanc (15 percent) and Muscadelle (5 percent). Some 240 producers are in the Sauternes-Barsac region, including 26 classified growths led by Yquem, and they average in a normal year about 500,000 cases.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Yquem produces wines in its own distinctive style, we still found that each year the fabulous estate managed to make Sauternes that typified the vintage. The Yquem 1983 was the highest-scoring wine of our tasting, rating 98 on Wine Spectator 's 100-point scale. It was a super-intense, full-throttle Sauternes, richly complex and stylish. \" Published: Apr 15, 1995","brand":"d'Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962418016315,"sku":"BDX:DYQ:DYQU-0750-1983-F0L0C0","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_37f5a27d-24e4-4051-bf79-ebef67b182ab.jpg?v=1586479159"},{"product_id":"grand-puy-lacoste-1990-750ml","title":"1990 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The 1990 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a wine that I had not tasted for a number of years. For a long time it was stubborn and tannic, uncommon attributes in what was such a comely vintage. Now at 26 years of age, this bottle served by Xavier Borie suggests that finally the 1990 has come round. Deep in color, it has a gorgeous bouquet of black fruit, potpourri, graphite and melted tar. There is warmth here, but it does not impede upon the articulation of its origins in Pauillac. The palate has clearly melted in recent years, and maintains superb balance and weight. Sure, as Robert Parker himself remarked, it is evolving at a glacial pace?slower than the 1998 tasted alongside. That means its pleasure is going to be prolonged over many, many years. NM for WA Aug. 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS95 \"Big and juicy red. Dark color, with coffee bean and chocolate aromas. Full-bodied and velvety, with loads of ripe fruit and a long, flavorful finish.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now through 2010. 27,500 cases made.\" \nVM95 \"Black fruit, sage and light liquorice scents, with lovely delineation that builds nicely in the glass. Gentle grip, a pinch of white pepper on the finish, still quite backward, this Pauillac has mellowed in recent years to form a quite exquisite GPL.\" NM for VM Dec 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA95 \"A strikingly successful wine at 31 years old, from one of the great Cabernet Sauvignon vintages, requiring patience for the first decade but proving impressively long-lasting. Bilberry, loganberry and cassis fruits all very much still in play, set against smoked, grilled earth, flint and pencil lead nuances. A classic Pauillac, essence of Grand Puy Lacoste.\" JA for IB Sep 2021","brand":"Grand Puy-Lacoste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962429485115,"sku":"BDX:GPL:GRAN-0750-1990-F0L0C0","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXGPLGRAN-0750-1990-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1640205807"},{"product_id":"grand-puy-lacoste-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Another unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine, with slightly more elegance and less weight than the powerhouse 1996, this gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty. It should be drinkable within 4-5 years, and keep for 25-30. This classic Pauillac is a worthy rival to the other-worldly 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025\u003cbr\u003eChateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Fifth Growth, Cinquieme Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac","brand":"Grand Puy-Lacoste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962429583419,"sku":"BDX:GPL:GRAN-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_40a0bdcc-9a87-4891-9feb-3c224947c37f.jpg?v=1586479118"},{"product_id":"grand-puy-lacoste-1996-750ml","title":"1996 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"This is unquestionably a profound Grand-Puy-Lacoste, but it is excruciatingly backward. It reveals an essence of creme de cassis character which sets it apart from other Pauillacs. The wine is displaying plenty of tannin, huge body, and sweet black currant fruit intermixed with minerals and subtle oak. Massive, extremely structured, and with 25-30 or more years of longevity, this immensely-styled Grand-Puy-Lacoste will require 7-8 years of patience, perhaps longer. A superb, classic Pauillac.\" Robert M. Parker Jr. Apr 1999","brand":"Grand Puy-Lacoste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962430271547,"sku":"BDX:GPL:GRAN-0750-1996-F0L0C0","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXGPLGRAN-0750-1996-F0L0C0_256dbafa-ceb3-4f00-b894-2680243aa8d7.jpg?v=1707420999"},{"product_id":"grand-puy-lacoste-2000-750ml","title":"2000 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The 2000 Château Grand Puy Lacoste is an exceptional wine from Xavier Borie. It has a brilliant nose of blackberry, crushed stone, graphite and cedar. Putting it to one side for ten to 15 minutes reveals subtle mint-like aromas that whisk you straight to Pauillac. The palate is smooth and silky, cloaking the tannic frame of this GPL so that you barely notice it. But that will stand it in good stead for the long-term, the cornerstone of all great wines from this estate. Then there is that hint of spice on the aftertaste—the show ain't over yet. Served alongside a magnum of Pichon Baron 2000, I would say that at the moment, it does not quite possess the same level of precision. However, it remains a magnificent Pauillac to cherish long-term. Tasted January 2016.\" NM for WA Jul 2016","brand":"Grand Puy-Lacoste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962430304315,"sku":"BDX:GPL:GRAN-0750-2000-F0L0C0","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXGPLGRAN-0750-2000-F0L0C0_1c847eee-d2ca-4fa0-b57c-5c341eb1bf28.jpg?v=1707421052"},{"product_id":"gruaud-larose-1982-750ml","title":"1982 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 \"A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth quality in this vintage, the 1982 Gruaud Larose remains a youngster. A broodingly dense, thick, unctuously textured, inky\/ plum\/ garnet\/ purple color offers up scents of beef blood, steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and underbrush. One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage (as well as one of the most concentrated Bordeaux's I have ever tasted), it is a huge, full-bodied, weighty, rich wine whose tannins are getting silkier and silkier. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life. This behemoth is a singularly profound example of Gruaud Larose that continues to justify its legendary status.\" RP Jun 2009\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"Along with the 1961, one of the two greatest Gruaud-Laroses I have ever tasted... I misidentified this wine as a first-growth when tasted blind ... it is that compelling.\"98Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Gruaud Larose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962430763067,"sku":"BDX:GRL:GRUA-0750-1982-F0L0C0","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXGRLGRUA-0750-1982-F0L0C0_2c7e8f4a-942b-4f41-9a2a-faeb0c7b27f8.jpg?v=1768948527"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1986-750ml","title":"1986 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM96 \"The 1986 Haut-Brion, served blind at a private dinner in Bordeaux, comes from an ex-château bottle. I must admit that I spent a few moments marveling at the bouquet. It's intense and Margaux-like, perhaps more like a 1985 in style with precocious red fruit, cedar, kirsch and veins of cassis. It blossoms in the glass, revealing excellent minerality, yet never loses that curious Margaux-inspired allure. The palate has finally mellowed like many 1986s appear to be doing. This Haut-Brion is framed by fine tannins, suppler than previous bottles and maybe more filigree. Beautifully balanced from start to finish, it delivers disarming purity on the finish. Ladies and gentlemen, the 1986 Haut-Brion is ready for business.\" NM for VM Jan 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA96 \"A seductive mix of brambly autumnal fruits, black truffles, graphite and cigar box, this is absolutely ready to drink now and yet will continue to unwind and deliver for decades to come. The tannic structure is still noticeable, even at 32 years old, and it propels the fruit forward to a fresh, minty finish. I tasted this with a lovely group from the Napa Valley Reserve who were on a trip to Bordeaux in October.\" JA for DR Oct 2018","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962438430779,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1986-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1986-F0L0C0_c513f1fc-8499-4785-88e7-d4802dd5f8ed.jpg?v=1724964027"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"A spectacular wine that only goes from strength to strength, and which ranks among the pinnacles of my birth year vintage, the 1989 Haut-Brion wafts from the glass with a rich bouquet of blackberries, blackcurrants, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffle, burning embers and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's sumptuous and dramatic, with huge reserves of fruit that are complemented by carnal, savory nuances and framed by melting tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, the only criticism one can make is that a 750-milliliter bottle simply isn't enough.\" WK for WA Feb 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS100 \"What a gorgeous, seductive and beautiful wine, as always. I can't get over the perfumed aromas of subtle milk chocolate, cedar and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, yet so refined and silky, lasting for minutes on the palate. Everything is in just the right proportion. This is a wine that will go on forever. I love it. One of my great loves in the wine world. -- '89\/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 12,000 cases made.\" JS for WS May 2010\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM100 \"The bottle of 1989 Haut-Brion poured in Hong Kong is unquestionably the best I have encountered in recent years. Youthful in hue, it has a breathtaking bouquet with stunning definition, a mixture of shimmering black fruit, crushed stone, black truffle and graphite. The palate is multi-faceted with unerring complexity, yet the freshness, frisson and energy make this a wonderful wine to drink. This has a life-affirming symmetry and a peacock's tail on the finish that leaves you struck with awe. It is one of the best examples of more than two dozen over the years. Tasted at Woo Cheong Tea House.\" NM for VM Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Stacked up against the La Mission 1989, tasted alongisde, the Haut-Brion has more immediate punch, still swinging at the very top of its game, and where La Mission has a softer welcome, showing pure pleasure and finesse, the Haut-Brion remains muscular and dense, even a little closed still on first opening, almost impossible to believe at 35 years. A stunning wine, with spiced depths to the damson, roasted plum and cassis fruits. Expect saffron, tobacco and smoked earth notes, with cigar box, rose petal and liqourice aromatics. The texture remains muscular - more so than last time I drank it, but that was from a home cellar and this is ex-château - and it proves one more time that it deserves to be in the pantheon of 20th century wines. Jean-Bernard Delmas estate director, Jean-Philippe Masclef winemaker.\" JA for IB Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \" This continues to be a perfect wine with a beautiful, dense character of tobacco and sweet fruits. Chocolate, toasted walnuts and flowers here too. It's full-bodied with velvety tannins. Lasts for minutes on the palate.\" JS Jun 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"This continues to be one of the immortal wines and one of the greatest young Bordeaux wines of the last half-century. Consistently prodigious and almost a sure bet to top the scoring card of any blind tasting of this vintage as well as other years, the 1989 Haut-Brion is a seamless, majestic classic, and a tribute to this phenomenal terroir and its singular characteristics. The brilliant symmetry of the wine, extraordinary purity, and seamlessness are the hallmarks of a modern-day legend. It is still in its pre-adolescent stage of development, and I would not expect it to hit its full plateau of maturity for another 3-5 years, but this should be an Haut-Brion that rivals the greatest ever made at this estate. Life is too short not to drink this wine as many times as possible! A modern day clone of the 1959?\" 100 Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962439381051,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1989-F0L0C0_412db36d-6b87-480d-8e88-1d40d9e5cd10.jpg?v=1713202763"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1990-750ml","title":"1990 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 \"In terms of the brilliant complexity and nobility of the aromatics, scorched earth, black currants, plums, charcoal, cedar, and spices, the 1990 offers an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled. It is always fascinating to taste this wine next to the 1989, which is a monumental effort, but much more backward and denser, without the aromatic complexity of the 1990. The 1990 put on weight after bottling, and is currently rich, full-bodied, opulent, even flamboyant by Haut Brion's standards. It is an incredible expression of a noble terroir in a top vintage. While it has been fully mature for a number of years, it does not reveal any bricking at the edge, and I suspect it will stay at this level for another 10-15 years ... but why wait? It is irresistible now.\" RP Jun 2009\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nJA97 \"Very close to Margaux in terms of its level of success, although with a more exuberant feel, touches of cinnamon, smoke, truffles and meat. Overall it is more opulent and rounded in the mouth than the other four firsts at this point and a seriously impressive glass of wine. This was an early harvest, and is clearly ready to drink with an exotic charm, but there is still a softly brushed tannic frame, and plenty of life ahead. A great period at Haut-Brion, with Jean Bernard Delmas at the helm of the winemaking.\" JA for DR Feb 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"A profound Haut-Brion and one of the great Haut-Brions of the last 25 years, this wine got somewhat lost in the enormous shadow cast by the immortal 1989. It continues to go from strength to strength, and is actually more evolved than the 1989, but is showing the classic Haut-Brion scorched earth, fragrant smoked herbs, tobacco, sweet currant, fig, and black currant nose. A very opulent\/voluptuously textured wine with full body, great concentration, superb purity, low acidity, and very sweet, seamlessly integrated tannin, the wine is already showing great complexity and accessibility, and is extremely difficult to resist.\" 98 Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962440364091,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1990-F0L0C0","price":1139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1990-F0L0C0_877b39f6-3513-400a-915a-ab3bebaaf801.jpg?v=1684433831"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP96 \"It is fun to go back and forth between the 1995 and 1996, two superb vintages for Haut-Brion. The 1995 seems to have sweeter tannin and a bit more fat and seamlessness when compared to the more structured and muscular 1996. Certainly 1995 was a vintage that the brilliant administrator Jean Delmas handled flawlessly. The result is a deep ruby\/purple-colored wine with a tight but promising nose of burning wood embers intermixed with vanilla, spice box, earth, mineral, sweet cherry, black currant, plum-like fruit, medium to full body, a high level of ripe but sweet tannin, and a finish that goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This wine is just beginning to emerge from a very closed state where it was unyielding and backward. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2035.\" RP Dec 2002\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM95 \"The 1995 Haut-Brion is currently strutting its stuff: dark berry fruit, Earl Grey tea and warm red brick flourish on the nose, classic yet vibrant and compelling. The palate has reached its plateau after nigh 30 years, with finely embroidered tannins, impressive fruit and weight, yet with First Growth’s signature sophistication and charm on the svelte, slightly peppery, almost understated finish. It knows it doesn’t have to do too much to impress you.\" NM for VM May 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS95 \"Sweet tobacco, blackberries and violets on the nose. Subtle. Full-bodied and very tight, with fantastic tannins and a long caressing finish. Wonderful texture. All in reserve still. Give this time.--'95\/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010.\" JS for WS Mar 2007\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"One of my favorite and most educational visits in Bordeaux is the time I spend with Haut-Brion's highly respected administrator, Jean Delmas. Delmas is the thinking man's winemaker, with a level of experience and success that is unequaled in Bordeaux. On this visit, we discussed at length the strong tendency in Bordeaux to produce wines with higher and higher percentages of Merlot. As Jean Delmas says, (1), Merlot provides grapes that can be picked earlier, and tend to ripen with higher degrees of sugar, thus producing wines with higher alcohol. (2) Merlot has less acidity, which, combined with its tendency to produce high alcohol, results in a sweeter, supple, and initially more seductive wine. (3) Winemakers can extract more from Merlot than they can from Cabernet Sauvignon, thus they can vinify Merlot at higher temperatures, ultimately producing exotic, opulent wines that are thrilling to taste young. However, as Delmas pointed out, it is the Cabernet Sauvignon that provides the structure, backbone, and, to his palate, ultimately the greatest measure of complexity, character, and Bordeaux typicity. Jean Delmas enjoys a sumptuous Merlot-based wine as much as any Bordeaux wine lover I know, but he is concerned by the replacement of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards with Merlot. In short, he worries that much of the intrinsic character of many Medoc and Graves chateaux could be muted or lost in a succession of exotic, flashy, glitzy wines that are garish Medoc imitations of Pomerols and St.-Emilions - something to think about.\" Published: Feb 27, 1997","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962441314363,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1995-F0L0C0_c0445efd-9acb-42c5-b2cf-560b285bb60b.jpg?v=1742521454"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1998-750ml","title":"1998 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"For my money (and I have some in the cellar), the 1998 Haut-Brion is the finest vintage from this estate between 1989 and 2000, surpassing the 1990. While it remains decidedly youthful at age 25, it is beginning to stir, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, pencil shavings and burning embers. Medium-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's layered and elegant, with refined tannins, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. Exemplifying the ideal of intensity without weight, it enjoys a slight edge over La Mission Haut-Brion in this banner year for both properties.\" WK for TWA Dec 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"This blew everyone away around the table, and was unquestionably the wine of the night at Haut-Brion. Still fully muscular and youthful, but welcoming, impossible to put down, this is just a gorgeous wine that deserves its elevated reputation. Cigar box, tobacco, incense, graphite, cassis, sandalwood, orange peel, saffron, elongated tannins that keep you fully engaged. 73% new oak for ageing. Jean-Bernard Delmas director.\" JA for IB Jun 2025","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962441576507,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1998-F0L0C0","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1998-F0L0C0_f850fd92-31a0-4ec6-accf-904b9bcbf589.jpg?v=1742521453"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1999-750ml","title":"1999 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"Deep plum, currant, and mineral notes emerge from the concentrated, beautifully balanced, pure 1999 Haut Brion. It seems to be cut from the same mold as years such as 1979 and 1985. There is a hint of graphite in the abundant fruit. The wine is medium to full-bodied, nuanced, subtle, deep, and provocatively elegant. It is made in a style that only Haut Brion appears capable of achieving. The finish is extremely long, the tannins sweet, and the overall impression one of delicacy interwoven with power and ripeness.\" RP Apr 2002\u003cbr\u003eChateau Haut-Brion, Premier Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962441740347,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-1999-F0L0C0","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-1999-F0L0C0_5f98f4fb-b65b-48bf-84a5-09419ccaf1b6.jpg?v=1742521452"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2002-750ml","title":"2002 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD94 \"Drinking at point, the 2002 Château Haut-Brion is a beautifully pure, layered, classic wine from this château. Healthy plum-hued with very little bricking, it has a textbook Haut-Brion nose of ripe black fruit, smoky tobacco, scorched earth, and spices. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Haut-Brion that's balanced, has ripe, polished tannins, solid mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's one of the quintessential Graves that grows on you over the course of an evening. I don't see it getting better, yet it clearly has another two decades of prime drinking ahead of it. I'd be happy with bottles in the cellar..\" JB Mar. 2025","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962442788923,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2002-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2002-F0L0C0_f1e3bc6d-5d6a-4cfc-a515-e5659966bac1.jpg?v=1742521449"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-2004-750ml","title":"2004 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS95 \"Wonderful aromas of dried flowers, currant, berries and mineral. Full-bodied, yet reserved and refined. Lovely texture, with a pure silk feel. Seamless and beautiful. Great length. Even better than from barrel. Best after 2012.\" JS for WS Mar 2007\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR95 \"The Haut-Brion 2004 exceeded even my high expectations, and I scored it higher than I did at last year’s vertical. In the context of the vintage it was the undisputed favourite in its flight, with a medium-deep garnet colour and a bouquet of dark currant fruit with an edge of spice and cinnamon and almost a floral note. The texture was dark and firmly tannic without any hint of astringency. This wine is still youthful and will last at least another 20 to 30 years.\" CC for DR Mar 2024\n","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962443149371,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-0750-2004-F0L0C0","price":519.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXHTBHAUT-0750-2004-F0L0C0_98b916c5-f79d-42fd-bee6-b7d1be18874b.jpg?v=1682981795"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1989-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP100 \"A spectacular wine that only goes from strength to strength, and which ranks among the pinnacles of my birth year vintage, the 1989 Haut-Brion wafts from the glass with a rich bouquet of blackberries, blackcurrants, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffle, burning embers and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's sumptuous and dramatic, with huge reserves of fruit that are complemented by carnal, savory nuances and framed by melting tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, the only criticism one can make is that a 750-milliliter bottle simply isn't enough.\" WK for WA Feb 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS100 \"What a gorgeous, seductive and beautiful wine, as always. I can't get over the perfumed aromas of subtle milk chocolate, cedar and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, yet so refined and silky, lasting for minutes on the palate. Everything is in just the right proportion. This is a wine that will go on forever. I love it. One of my great loves in the wine world. -- '89\/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 12,000 cases made.\" JS for WS May 2010\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM100 \"The bottle of 1989 Haut-Brion poured in Hong Kong is unquestionably the best I have encountered in recent years. Youthful in hue, it has a breathtaking bouquet with stunning definition, a mixture of shimmering black fruit, crushed stone, black truffle and graphite. The palate is multi-faceted with unerring complexity, yet the freshness, frisson and energy make this a wonderful wine to drink. This has a life-affirming symmetry and a peacock's tail on the finish that leaves you struck with awe. It is one of the best examples of more than two dozen over the years. Tasted at Woo Cheong Tea House.\" NM for VM Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Stacked up against the La Mission 1989, tasted alongisde, the Haut-Brion has more immediate punch, still swinging at the very top of its game, and where La Mission has a softer welcome, showing pure pleasure and finesse, the Haut-Brion remains muscular and dense, even a little closed still on first opening, almost impossible to believe at 35 years. A stunning wine, with spiced depths to the damson, roasted plum and cassis fruits. Expect saffron, tobacco and smoked earth notes, with cigar box, rose petal and liqourice aromatics. The texture remains muscular - more so than last time I drank it, but that was from a home cellar and this is ex-château - and it proves one more time that it deserves to be in the pantheon of 20th century wines. Jean-Bernard Delmas estate director, Jean-Philippe Masclef winemaker.\" JA for IB Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \" This continues to be a perfect wine with a beautiful, dense character of tobacco and sweet fruits. Chocolate, toasted walnuts and flowers here too. It's full-bodied with velvety tannins. Lasts for minutes on the palate.\" JS Jun 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"This continues to be one of the immortal wines and one of the greatest young Bordeaux wines of the last half-century. Consistently prodigious and almost a sure bet to top the scoring card of any blind tasting of this vintage as well as other years, the 1989 Haut-Brion is a seamless, majestic classic, and a tribute to this phenomenal terroir and its singular characteristics. The brilliant symmetry of the wine, extraordinary purity, and seamlessness are the hallmarks of a modern-day legend. It is still in its pre-adolescent stage of development, and I would not expect it to hit its full plateau of maturity for another 3-5 years, but this should be an Haut-Brion that rivals the greatest ever made at this estate. Life is too short not to drink this wine as many times as possible! A modern day clone of the 1959?\" 100 Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962445344827,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK12-1989-F0L0C0","price":34950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK12-1989-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591940100"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1995-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP96 \"It is fun to go back and forth between the 1995 and 1996, two superb vintages for Haut-Brion. The 1995 seems to have sweeter tannin and a bit more fat and seamlessness when compared to the more structured and muscular 1996. Certainly 1995 was a vintage that the brilliant administrator Jean Delmas handled flawlessly. The result is a deep ruby\/purple-colored wine with a tight but promising nose of burning wood embers intermixed with vanilla, spice box, earth, mineral, sweet cherry, black currant, plum-like fruit, medium to full body, a high level of ripe but sweet tannin, and a finish that goes on for a good 40-45 seconds. This wine is just beginning to emerge from a very closed state where it was unyielding and backward. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2035.\" RP Dec 2002\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM95 \"The 1995 Haut-Brion is currently strutting its stuff: dark berry fruit, Earl Grey tea and warm red brick flourish on the nose, classic yet vibrant and compelling. The palate has reached its plateau after nigh 30 years, with finely embroidered tannins, impressive fruit and weight, yet with First Growth’s signature sophistication and charm on the svelte, slightly peppery, almost understated finish. It knows it doesn’t have to do too much to impress you.\" NM for VM May 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS95 \"Sweet tobacco, blackberries and violets on the nose. Subtle. Full-bodied and very tight, with fantastic tannins and a long caressing finish. Wonderful texture. All in reserve still. Give this time.--'95\/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010.\" JS for WS Mar 2007\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"One of my favorite and most educational visits in Bordeaux is the time I spend with Haut-Brion's highly respected administrator, Jean Delmas. Delmas is the thinking man's winemaker, with a level of experience and success that is unequaled in Bordeaux. On this visit, we discussed at length the strong tendency in Bordeaux to produce wines with higher and higher percentages of Merlot. As Jean Delmas says, (1), Merlot provides grapes that can be picked earlier, and tend to ripen with higher degrees of sugar, thus producing wines with higher alcohol. (2) Merlot has less acidity, which, combined with its tendency to produce high alcohol, results in a sweeter, supple, and initially more seductive wine. (3) Winemakers can extract more from Merlot than they can from Cabernet Sauvignon, thus they can vinify Merlot at higher temperatures, ultimately producing exotic, opulent wines that are thrilling to taste young. However, as Delmas pointed out, it is the Cabernet Sauvignon that provides the structure, backbone, and, to his palate, ultimately the greatest measure of complexity, character, and Bordeaux typicity. Jean Delmas enjoys a sumptuous Merlot-based wine as much as any Bordeaux wine lover I know, but he is concerned by the replacement of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards with Merlot. In short, he worries that much of the intrinsic character of many Medoc and Graves chateaux could be muted or lost in a succession of exotic, flashy, glitzy wines that are garish Medoc imitations of Pomerols and St.-Emilions - something to think about.\" Published: Feb 27, 1997","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962446032955,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK12-1995-F0L0C0","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXHTBHAUT-PK12-1995-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591940089"},{"product_id":"haut-brion-1998-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1998 Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP100 \"For my money (and I have some in the cellar), the 1998 Haut-Brion is the finest vintage from this estate between 1989 and 2000, surpassing the 1990. While it remains decidedly youthful at age 25, it is beginning to stir, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, pencil shavings and burning embers. Medium-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's layered and elegant, with refined tannins, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. Exemplifying the ideal of intensity without weight, it enjoys a slight edge over La Mission Haut-Brion in this banner year for both properties.\" WK for TWA Dec 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"This blew everyone away around the table, and was unquestionably the wine of the night at Haut-Brion. Still fully muscular and youthful, but welcoming, impossible to put down, this is just a gorgeous wine that deserves its elevated reputation. Cigar box, tobacco, incense, graphite, cassis, sandalwood, orange peel, saffron, elongated tannins that keep you fully engaged. 73% new oak for ageing. Jean-Bernard Delmas director.\" JA for IB Jun 2025","brand":"Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962446458939,"sku":"BDX:HTB:HAUT-PK12-1998-F0L0C0","price":10200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/IMG_1185.jpg?v=1597254162"},{"product_id":"la-conseillante-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau La Conseillante, Pomerol, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM97 \"The 1989 La Conseillante is one of the top performers in Pomerol and arguably now one of the best values. This bottle confirms that exuberance and joie-de-vivre on the nose, displaying the telltale crushed violets in bloom, with precious but controlled red and black fruit underneath. The palate is sumptuous from the start, presenting cashmere tannin and perhaps a little more glycerine in this bottle. The bravura finish leaves you grinning from ear to ear. Stunning, and it will remain on its plateau for many years. Tasted at the 1989 Bordeaux dinner at Hatched in London. (Drink between 2019-2040).\" NM for VM Sep 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"It is a voluminous, mouth-filling Pomerol, but not extravagant, flamboyant for sure and yet never betraying its roots. It's just a wonderful La Conseillante, a thoroughbred Pomerol that puts a smile on your face.\" NM for WA Jul 2016","brand":"La Conseillante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962450325563,"sku":"BDX:LAC:LACO-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLACLACO-0750-1989-F0L0C0_b5f99f7a-5811-4401-b87e-4721e842de6e.jpg?v=1699912744"},{"product_id":"lafite-1988-750ml","title":"1988 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM96 \"It shows an intense bouquet with graphite-tinged black fruit mixed with cedar aromatics that seem to effortlessly cruise as Lafite is wont to do. The palate is beautifully balanced and blossoms in the glass. The 1988 has svelte, finely chiseled tannins. Tobacco notes appear towards the finish.\" NM for VM Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR96 \"This was a vintage that remained tight and closed for a long time. They are just starting to drink this at the chateau apparently, as Salin says it is their dinner wine right now. The salinity is coming through, giving a sappy grip through the mid palate, the effortless racy elegance of an older Cabernet Sauvignon with its truffles, smoked cedar, its grilled black fruits. Colour wise this is very much still intact, just a slight bricking at the edges. A lovely example of how you should never give up on wines from great estates – there will always be a moment when the terroir will out, as we saw on recent tastings of the 1975. The 1988 is certainly having one of those moments, and its long finessed finish should be savoured.\" JA for DR Dec 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962463793211,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1988-F0L0C0","price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1988-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521444"},{"product_id":"lafite-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS98 \"I pulled this lone bottle out of my cellar at the last minute to remind some Italian vintners of the great quality of the 1995 Bordeaux vintage. They seem to be finally opening up! What a red with incredible depth and finesse. Cedar, cigar box and tobacco character with currants and fresh tobacco undertones. It's full-bodied yet tight and dense. Precision. So refined and intense. Such freshness and beauty.\" JS Jun 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS96 \"Intense aromas of blackberries, black licorice and currants, with mineral undertones. Full-bodied, with a solid core of tannins and a long, silky finish. Still holding back, but is concentrated and powerful. The 1996 is always talked about, but I think this is superior and will be in the future.--'95\/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010\" JS for WS Mar 2007\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWine Spectator Magazine \"Here's the best Lafite in ages. It's a polished Bordeaux, extremely sophisticated and harmonious, with blackberry, dark chocolate and olive aromas. Full-bodied and very silky, with a lovely fruity chocolate aftertaste. Needs cellaring, but who can wait? Best after 2000\"","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962464940091,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1995-F0L0C0_4bfbefcd-2045-4063-aea9-64d83fe261bc.jpg?v=1765405679"},{"product_id":"lafite-1999-750ml","title":"1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The 1999 Lafite Rothschild sports an engraved \"1999\" on the bottle along with an eclipse to mark that significant historical event of August, 1999. It is a quintessential offering from Lafite Rothschild. This prodigious wine is both elegant and intensely flavored, and almost diaphanous in its layers that unfold with no heaviness. An opaque ruby\/purple color is accompanied by a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite, cedar, creme de cassis, toast, and vanilla. It is medium-bodied, with extravagant layers of richness yet little weight, and a finish that is all sweetness, ripeness, and harmony. This extraordinary Lafite increasingly appears to be a modern day clone of the majestic 1953. A mere one-third of the crop made it into the grand vin!\" RP Apr 2002\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA94 \"1999 was a more difficult vintage, but this is a classic Pauillac at 20 years old, and we should expect it stay on its plateau for the next 20-30 years. You can feel the edges of an older Cabernet beginning to creep in as cigar box and gentle tobacco notes, but there is still dense but savoury fruit on display, with real elegance and finesse to the tannins. Showing great harmony, this is where the beauty of Lafite is on display - you can find many wonderful 2009 and 2010s, but not so many wonderful '99s. All four grapes - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc - are in the blend here, perhaps something that happens only once every ten years or so. This vintage demonstrates how Lafite doesn't need concentration to still be something incredible. A mixed year weather-wise with a good spring followed by a rainy summer until mid-August when the sun returned. There was an excellent Indian summer, then a few drops of rain again during harvest, which sped things up. These challenges, says Baron Eric, meant that they forgot about it for a good 15 years, as the wine was extremely closed, but around three years ago it started to open back up. This is ready to be enjoyed.\" JA for DR May 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962465857595,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1999-F0L0C0","price":679.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1999-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521439"},{"product_id":"lafite-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962466807867,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":929.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2003-F0L0C0_b015c5fa-8a0a-4067-8d3e-16b28d93ff2f.jpg?v=1742521436"},{"product_id":"lafite-2003-3-0l-owc","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962470707259,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2003-F0L0C0","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2003-F0L0C0_688337a5-eb3b-40fd-9e0f-aacae2c46fcb.jpg?v=1766018802"},{"product_id":"lafite-2003-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962486960187,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2003-F0L0C0","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1749511284"},{"product_id":"lafite-1988-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1988 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"VM96 \"It shows an intense bouquet with graphite-tinged black fruit mixed with cedar aromatics that seem to effortlessly cruise as Lafite is wont to do. The palate is beautifully balanced and blossoms in the glass. The 1988 has svelte, finely chiseled tannins. Tobacco notes appear towards the finish.\" NM for VM Jul 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR96 \"This was a vintage that remained tight and closed for a long time. They are just starting to drink this at the chateau apparently, as Salin says it is their dinner wine right now. The salinity is coming through, giving a sappy grip through the mid palate, the effortless racy elegance of an older Cabernet Sauvignon with its truffles, smoked cedar, its grilled black fruits. Colour wise this is very much still intact, just a slight bricking at the edges. A lovely example of how you should never give up on wines from great estates – there will always be a moment when the terroir will out, as we saw on recent tastings of the 1975. The 1988 is certainly having one of those moments, and its long finessed finish should be savoured.\" JA for DR Dec 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962490597435,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-1988-F0L0C0","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-1988-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1728941978"},{"product_id":"lafite-2003-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962495348795,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-2003-F0L0C0","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1749511272"},{"product_id":"la-mondotte-1998-750ml","title":"1998 La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS98 \"Unbelievable nose of black truffle, meat and blackberry. Breathtaking. Full-bodied and very tight, with superpolished tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. Really is exceptional. Still a baby; give it years. I am blown away. Keeps coming with truffles. Every time I taste it, it gets better. - '88\/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective\" JS for WS Jun 2009\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"An amazing tour de force in winemaking, this massive, opaque black\/purple-colored offering boasts an extraordinarily pure nose of black fruits intermixed with cedar, vanillin, fudge, and espresso. It is unctuously-textured, with exhilarating levels of blackberry\/cassis fruit and extract, as well as multiple dimensions that unfold on the palate. The 50-second finish reveals moderately high tannin. Despite its similarity to dry vintage port, it is not a wine to drink early. It is a colossal wine! Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035. The ultimate garage wine, La Mondotte is ultra-concentrated, frightfully expensive, yet worth every cent.\" RP Apr 2001 Release Price: $375\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"La Mondotte continues to be one of the most profound wines made anywhere in the world. Proprietor Count de Neippberg should be encouraged for pushing quality this high. In essence, La Mondotte sends the following message to every under-achiever in Bordeaux - \"make profound wine, and the world will support it.\" It comes across as dry vintage port. It is a staggering wine with great complexity, which will be proven time and time again as this vintage evolves in the bottle. It is massive, highly-extracted, with knock-out aromatics of roasted coffee, smoke, blackberries, and cherry liqueur. It is huge, as well as unbelievably harmonious, with the tannin, alcohol, and glycerin in balance. Stunning, profound, and provocative, this is about as impressive a young wine as money can buy.\" Published: Apr 22, 1999\n","brand":"La Mondotte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962502557755,"sku":"BDX:LAM:LAMO-0750-1998-F0L0C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAMLAMO-750-1998-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521429"},{"product_id":"les-forts-de-latour-2000-750ml","title":"2000 Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM95 \"The 2000 Les Forts de Latour has a very perfumed and floral bouquet, beautifully defined, precise and precocious; hints of eucalyptus emerge with time. The palate is well balanced and intense, delivering black fruit laced with mint and tar. The concentrated finish gently grips the mouth. This is only just beginning to show what it can do. (Drink between 2021-2050)\" NM for VM Jun 2021","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962505769019,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATL-0750-2000-F0L0C0","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLATLATL-0750-2000-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1709583224"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR97 \"The nose showed warm and sunny, baked black and red fruit on the nose and a supple but dense texture. The impressive level of tannin noted in earlier tastings is softening now, and the wine is ready to drink but will hold.\" CC for DR March 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"Deep garnet-brick in color, the nose is well developed, displaying dried berry, leather, vanilla pod and anise notes with a faint whiff of potpourri. The palate is wonderfully fleshy and opulent with velvety, approachable tannins and a long finish.\" RP for WA June 2000\n\u003cbr\u003eChateau Latour, Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962530213947,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATO-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLATLATO-0750-1995-F0L0C0_a1e550ec-2e0f-4733-a584-90e0b1082599.jpg?v=1714672224"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-1999-750ml","title":"1999 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP94 \"Readers looking for a modern day version of Latour's magnificent 1962 or 1971 should check out the sensational 1999 Latour. It is a big, concentrated offering, exhibiting a dense ruby\/purple color, and a classic nose of minerals, black currants, leather, and vanilla. The wine is long, ripe, and medium-bodied, with high levels of sweet tannin. This surprisingly full, concentrated 1999 should be drinkable in 5-6 years; it will last for three decades.\" RP Apr 2002\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD94 \"Reminding me slightly of the 2001, the 1999 Château Latour offers an utterly classic Latour elegance and complex in its beautiful dark fruits, lead pencil, cedarwood, dried tobacco, and assorted spice-like aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a balanced, mature, seamless mouthfeel, polished and integrated tannins, and a great finish. It's not a blockbuster but excels on its finesse and complexity. I was able to follow this bottle for two days, and it never showed a hint of oxidation or fatigue, and unquestionably has another two decades of longevity. There's no need to delay gratification, however, since this beauty is drinking at point.\" JD Aug 2021","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962531917883,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATO-0750-1999-F0L0C0","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLATLATO-0750-1999-F0L0C0_e5b8726b-34fd-4949-8abe-383682eb92e9.jpg?v=1742521423"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"2003 was one of the hottest, earliest Bordeaux vintages ever. Some vines suffered from lack of moisture, but old vines and clay subsoil at Enclos saw this vineyard through. The Merlot harvest occurred between September 8 and 13, and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked between September 22 and 30. The 2003 Latour is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Six percent of the press wine was added to the final blend. It has a medium to deep garnet-purple color, then wow—it explodes from the glass with bombastic black and blue fruits, followed up by meat, wood smoke, sandalwood and Indian spice accents with underlying floral wafts. The palate is full, rich, velvety, seductive and very long on the finish. There were only 10,800 cases made (rather than the normal 15,000-20,000).\" LPB for TWI Feb 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP100 \"The 2003 Latour is a blend of 81.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 0.5% Petit Verdot. It explodes from the glass with crème de cassis, stewed plums, licorice, and mocha scents, followed by nuances of charcoal, rose oil, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate delivers surprising elegance and jaw-dropping poise with well-knit freshness and super-soft tannins, finishing with incredible length and grace. It’s a real paradox of a wine coming from this very hot vintage and a testament to the Enclos’ singular terroir.\" LPB for TWI Mar 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"A very flamboyant and exciting Latour. Sliced black truffles, sweet leather, spices, and dark fruits on the nose. Full and powerful, with roasted fruit and leather undertones. Big and velvety, with polished, almost dusty tannins, and a super long finish. This leans more towards sexy than intellectual. Very concentrated.\" Feb 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Administrator Frederic Engerer says the 2003 is “the sexiest Latour ever made.” He also described it as “the 1990 without any brettanomyces.” I loved this wine from the barrel and was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a small quantity, enjoying every bottle I have had. A profound example of Chateau Latour, the full-bodied, opulent 2003 is already performing well at age eleven, which is somewhat atypical. \" RP100 Aug 2014","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962533031995,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATO-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLATLATO-0750-2003-F0L0C0_35880d70-f1d5-4cd9-9275-d716f8e52894.jpg?v=1695334958"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-1990-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1990 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"WS100 \"This is one of my favorite wines ever. Full-bodied, with layers of silky fruit and masses of currant, mineral and berry character. Amazing. It's a wine with perfect structure, perfect strength. It's 1961 Latour in modern clothes. It's hard not to drink it now.\" JS for WS Feb 2005\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR99 \"A superb wine, ageing well, the 1990 Latour still seems deceptively youthful, with plenty of ripe mulberry and blackcurrant fruit, but there is also a graceful evolution, with truffle, earth and smoke notes. The texture is supple and warm, but it avoids the softness of some of the clarets from 1990. The tannins are still reasonably firm and the wine should continue to improve in the cellar for at least another 20 years.\" CC for DR Mar 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG98 \"Tasting the 1990 Latour is like running into a long-lost friend. Still dark, deep and spectacularly flamboyant, the 1990 possesses remarkable textural richness from the very first taste. Time in the glass brings out a whole range of pencil shaving, dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and spice flavors, but more than anything else, the 1990 is a wine of pure and total voluptuousness. While I never think of wine as a competition, the 1990 is quite a bit more complex, layered and intriguing than the 1982 served alongside it at the same charity dinner. Its longevity will ultimately be determined by the quality of the cork and storage conditions, as the wine has several decades of truly exceptional drinking still to offer. In a word: magnificent!\" AG for VM Nov ","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962544304187,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATO-PK12-1990-F0L0C0","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLATLATO-PK12-1990-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1752076078"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-1995-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"DR97 \"The nose showed warm and sunny, baked black and red fruit on the nose and a supple but dense texture. The impressive level of tannin noted in earlier tastings is softening now, and the wine is ready to drink but will hold.\" CC for DR March 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"Deep garnet-brick in color, the nose is well developed, displaying dried berry, leather, vanilla pod and anise notes with a faint whiff of potpourri. The palate is wonderfully fleshy and opulent with velvety, approachable tannins and a long finish.\" RP for WA June 2000\n\u003cbr\u003eChateau Latour, Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962544435259,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATO-PK12-1995-F0L0C0","price":8395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLATLATO-PK12-1995-F0L0C0_04c02b04-91d6-4e35-9e0b-15d3d46c08ac.jpg?v=1742521417"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-1996-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1996 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP99 \"A hot, dry August produced very concentrated grapes in 1996. However, it turned a bit rainy in mid-September through early October, making the vintage less consistent on the Right Bank and in Graves. But as the weather turned glorious from early October on, it was an amazing year for later-harvested Cabernet in the Médoc. There was new ownership at Latour by this time, and a new vat room was completed just prior to the harvest this year. The 1996 Latour is medium to deep garnet in color with a profound earthy, meaty, gamey nose with hints of blueberry preserves, crème de cassis and pencil shavings. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and packed with muscular fruit, with a firm, ripe, grainy backbone and epically long finish. Showing much more youthfully than the 2000 tasted on the same day and still possessing bags of youthful fruit in the mid-palate, this beauty is going to go on and on!\" LPB for TWA Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA98 \"Inky black even at 25 years old. A hugely impressive wine, with plenty of chewy tannins still in play, ripples of cassis, bilberry and blackberry fruits, set against olive paste, charcoal and eucalyptus. Things have softened around the edges no question, this is still full of life with decades ahead of it, but this is a great moment to start enjoying its promise. Textbook Latour in many ways, for its austerity and power, and its serious character that is underlaid by concentrated pleasure showcasing 'the gift of sub-gravel clays'. 56% of overall production in the first wine. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Last released in 2014 as an ex-château wine.\" JA for DR Jan 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"A spectacular Latour, the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966, only riper. This vintage, which is so variable in Pomerol, St.-Emilion, and Graves, was fabulous for the late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon of the northern Medoc because of splendid weather in late September and early October. An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Classic and dense, it displays the potential for 50-75 years of longevity. Although still an infant, it would be educational to taste a bottle.\" Robert Parker Published: Jun 25, 2000","brand":"Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962544533563,"sku":"BDX:LAT:LATO-PK12-1996-F0L0C0","price":10950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLATLATO-PK12-1996-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591939808"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-2003-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Latour, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP100 \"2003 was one of the hottest, earliest Bordeaux vintages ever. Some vines suffered from lack of moisture, but old vines and clay subsoil at Enclos saw this vineyard through. The Merlot harvest occurred between September 8 and 13, and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked between September 22 and 30. The 2003 Latour is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Six percent of the press wine was added to the final blend. It has a medium to deep garnet-purple color, then wow—it explodes from the glass with bombastic black and blue fruits, followed up by meat, wood smoke, sandalwood and Indian spice accents with underlying floral wafts. The palate is full, rich, velvety, seductive and very long on the finish. There were only 10,800 cases made (rather than the normal 15,000-20,000).\" LPB for TWI Feb 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP100 \"The 2003 Latour is a blend of 81.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 0.5% Petit Verdot. It explodes from the glass with crème de cassis, stewed plums, licorice, and mocha scents, followed by nuances of charcoal, rose oil, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate delivers surprising elegance and jaw-dropping poise with well-knit freshness and super-soft tannins, finishing with incredible length and grace. It’s a real paradox of a wine coming from this very hot vintage and a testament to the Enclos’ singular terroir.\" LPB for TWI Mar 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"A very flamboyant and exciting Latour. Sliced black truffles, sweet leather, spices, and dark fruits on the nose. Full and powerful, with roasted fruit and leather undertones. Big and velvety, with polished, almost dusty tannins, and a super long finish. This leans more towards sexy than intellectual. Very concentrated.\" Feb 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Administrator Frederic Engerer says the 2003 is “the sexiest Latour ever made.” He also described it as “the 1990 without any brettanomyces.” I loved this wine from the barrel and was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a small quantity, enjoying every bottle I have had. 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