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

St Julien is the commune in Bordeaux with the highest proportion of Classed Growths, and its superlative wine growing land make it a go to destination for high quality Bordeaux. Château les Ormes is made up of 2 principal parcels of vines. One touching the western border of Château Léoville Barton (in fact Anthony Barton sold this parcel to Chateau les Ormes in 1989) and the second further south and juxtaposed between Château Gruaud Larose, Saint Pierre and Beychevelle. The soils are identical t

Owner Jose Sanfins is also the Director at the 3rd growth Château Cantenac Brown. 100% aged in oak barrels, this beautifully complex wine with a velvety finish is made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and can be aged for up to 20 years. This wine is a beautiful deep ruby colour. Richness and density are both apparent in a wine that will eventually turn into bold ripe black fruits. A wine for both the present and the future. "Well-delivered slice of Médoc with clear, dark cassis fruits from an estate

At the end of 2011, Peter Kwok (Owner of Chateau Haut Brisson and Enclos de Viaud) acquired Château Tour Saint Christophe with his daughter Karen and La Croix Saint Christophe is the second label of the Château. Traditional farming, Guyot pruning with natural grass between the rows combined with working the soil under the vine, de-budding, leaf removal and green harvest if necessary to maintain the environmental balance. 40-year-old vines, and 15 months in French Oak Barrels (60% new). A beautif

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A jewel located on top of the highest hill in Margaux, Château Chantelune is a unique property. Its previous owner, Mr. Soubrane was a carpenter who believed in felling his trees by moonlight, claiming this gave the best quality wood. His practice gave the property its name, meaning “sing to the moon.” The current owner is the world renowned José Sanfins, director at third growth property, Château Cantenac Brown and produces only 400 cases. The rounded tannins add a

A small Margaux estate with a loyal following, Château Mille Roses continues to impress. The 2020 is a finely tuned blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, offering blackcurrant, violet and cedar on the nose, with a supple, medium-bodied palate and silky tannins. Classic Margaux charm with a modern edge. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2025) Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot Taste Bright and expressive, the Mille Roses Margaux opens with aromas of blackcurrant, wild berries, and a hint of violet. The p

91 Points - James Suckling. It's rare to find an affordable Pomerol, but it's almost unheard of to find a mature affordable Pomerol, but that's what we have with the Chateau Guillot Clauzel 2012. 2012 was a tough year for winemakers, and the harvest was small, but the best picked late and made seriously good wines that were built to last. The Guillot Clauzel 2012 has shed its youthful tannins and is now soft, open, and lovely, offering a combination of plummy fruit, mellow, smokey autumnal berri

95 Points - Jeff Leve. When the likes of Jeff Leve describe a wine as a 'show stopper' and awards it 95 points, it's worth noticing. 2009 was a legendary Bordeaux vintage and the Cantenac Brown 2009 is one of the best you'll find.  Now at its drinking peak, Margaux's combination of feminine elegance and complexity is on show giving a wine of immense complexity and charm. Drink now and over the coming 10+ years. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Apr 2025) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Jeff Leve (2009 Vintage)

94 Points - Jeff Leve. The Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal Pauillac 2016 is a wine that every Bordeaux lover should have in their cellar. Produced in a stellar vintage that produced classically-styled wines, the balance between red and black fruits, savoury minerals and tobacco, and fresh, cleansing acidity is remarkable. Now in its drinking window, give this a couple of hours open/decant and you'll be in for a treat. Serve with fine roasted meats, full-flavoured cheeses, or game birds. Vivino Rating

97 Points - Falstaff. Gruaud Larose is Bordeaux wine royalty. The label bears the inscription, 'The wine of kings, the king of wines' and in spectacular vintages such as 2018 it's hard to argue with this. The Wine Advocate awarded it 95-97, one of the highest scores Gruaud Larose has ever managed, and with some bottle aging it's clearly showing that the final score will be at the upper end of this. Open and let it breathe for a few hours and expect a massive, exotic, powerful mouthful of Bordeau

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

94 Points - Jeff Leve. Clos L'Eglise 2017 has gone from relative obscurity to being one of the most sought-after wines from the micro Bordeaux commune of Pomerol. Despite getting a 94-point score from Jeff Leve, it remains well-priced, though it seems unlikely that that will continue given the excellence of the wine and the minuscule production. Now entering its drinking window, you can look forward to the sort of decadent wine experience that no other region of Bordeaux is capable of delivering

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