Bordeaux Red Wine
Bordeaux red wine refers to those which are made in Bordeaux, France. Over 90% of Bordeaux reds are made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, though the lesser influence of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot must not be overlooked. Red wine from Bordeaux is usually medium to full-bodied with aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and slight earthy notes. Upon tasting, the wine is filled with mineral fruit notes and freshness, which leads to mouth-drying tannins when the wines are young. These tannins are often structured enough for the wine to age over several decades or even centuries. Consequently, in the strongest vintages and from the greatest Bordeaux growers, this ability to age renders many of the wines highly prized and often extremely sought-after.
Vieux Château Saint André belongs to Jean-Claude Berrouet who was the winemaker at Pétrus for 44 years until his retirement >
This new Petite Sirène 2016 from the acclaimed Château Giscours (third growth from Margaux) made in a tip-top vintage, is >
Many of you astute Bordeaux buyers will have noticed the label is reminiscent of (or near identical to) the likes of a certain >
"Top Cabernet Sauvignon: Classy cru bourgeois claret, with gorgeous, rich, tarry, beef tea fruit."Jane MacQuitty, The Times >
A delightful claret made predominantly from the merlot grape with a little cabernet in the blend adding extra structure, >
Please note, this wine will be dispatched from w/c 8th November.
Ronan by Clinet 2015 is drinking really well as is approaches >
"One of the finest under-the-radar estates in Pessac-Leognan, Haut-Bergey’s 2005 (a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and >
Initially the nose is quite elusive however a good swirl in the glass to aerate the wine reveals the classic signature of >
I enjoyed a bottle of this perfectly mature claret with a slow-roast shoulder of lamb over the weekend, and was reminded >
A wine that shows the expected maturity and class of a 10/10 vintage yet with a very fresh nose and perfume, leading to >
"50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The second wine of the Medoc's most northerly >
The fantastic 2010 vintage has proved a very happy hunting ground for us when looking for really good drinking Bordeaux. >
2010 is one of the very best vintages of the century in Bordeaux, so every time we find a parcel at a good price we snap >
"Great vintages in Bordeaux often come in pairs the warm, expressive 2009s were followed by the excellent, and slightly >
"Fronsac has long been regarded as Bordeaux's most undervalued appellation producing wonderful merlot-driven wines that >
"Tasted at the vertical held at the property, the 2010 Château Siran, a blend of 46% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and >
This Merlot dominated blend offers dried plums on the nose with jammy, cassis fruit on the palate. 18 months in French oak >
We opened a bottle of the 2013 L'Expression de Pauillac last week, as part of a team tasting of drinking Bordeaux, and were >
This is crunchy, bold and mouthfilling Pomerol which displays impressive maturity and composure in the glass. Drinking well >
Since the introduction of Les Lions de Batailley 7 years ago, the winemaking team has been able to be much more selective >
"The 2015 Les Tourelles de Longueville is a blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit >
2015 was a great vintage…well, everywhere in France, but particularly in Bordeaux. The 2015 Petite Laurence is no exception. >
