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| "I had to sit for a moment, reflect and ask myself whether the 2016 Cos d’Estournel really was as brilliant as I thought . . . . The only way to find out was to re-taste the wine and so I dropped in again a fortnight later. Thankfully, it reconfirmed my initial note, vindicating this as the best Cos d’Estournel that I have tasted since I began en primeur 20 years ago." |
| | | What are the advantages to buying Bordeaux En Primeur?
Bordeaux's history of selling futures dates to at least the 17th century. Buying the new Bordeaux vintage as a future allows you to lock in the lowest available pricing for highly-allocated wines before they reach the rest of the market. Acquiring wines via this method also allows you to secure wine with the best possible provenance: once bottled, these pristine, just-released wines are shipped directly from Bordeaux to our warehouse. |
| | We are pleased to offer 2016 futures from the legendary 2ème Cru Classé Château Cos d’Estournel:
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| One of the first major châteaux to eschew the négociant system, Château Cos d'Estournel has always been willing to challenge conventions in the quest for the perfect wine. Blessed with a superb vineyard site just across the D2 road from Château Lafite Rothschild and showcasing among the highest percentages (and oldest vines) of Merlot in the Médoc, Château Cos d'Estournel’s wines are powerfully built and destined to evolve beautifully for decades.
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| ". . . it was the northern Médoc, Saint-Estèphe in particular, that benefitted most from the Indian summer." - Antonio Galloni
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| | | | | ". . . underneath, an undertow of minerals, wet limestone and even flint. The palate has astonishing: exquisite balance, perhaps the most precise and detailed Cos d'Estournel that I have encountered in many years of tasting at this address. It segues into a Pauillac-like second-half with veins of graphite strafing the black fruit, but what marks this Cos d'Estournel is the palpable energy and tension allied with an effortless nature. The persistence, the reverberation in the mouth is quite magnificent, perhaps even longer on my second visit to the property compared to the first. It really is a brilliant Cos d'Estournel that oozes class and sophistication, moreover, a wine that is going to give serious amounts of drinking pleasure over a very long period of time. Boom—and Cos drops the mic. Tasted twice, almost three weeks apart, with consistent notes." - Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate
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| | | | Unlike many second labels in Bordeaux, Les Pagodes de Cos is crafted to express its own unique terroir and style, rather than being merely a more accessible version of the Château’s main label. “Silky and voluptuous, it is a wine of endless charm and precision, offering a long finish with refined, complex tannins that bring a certain structure to a highly promising vintage.”
"The brightness and focus to this second wine of Cos are certainly impressive. You can see the quality. Full body, a tight and focused palate and beautiful fruit and density. Ultra-fine tannins. Gorgeous. Sophisticated." - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
"The tannins are really deceptive in this wine. It is sumptuous and elegant at the same time. The black currant fruit and acidity are a foil for the powerful tannic structure. Balanced and rich in fruit, it is ready for some serious . . . aging." - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
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| | | | | | Château Haut Bergey has been an integral part of Bordeaux dating back to the 15th century. With over 70 acres of vineyards, only 10% is dedicated to the production of white grapes. The attention to detail in the hand-made wines make Château Haut Bergey one of the best value producers in Graves.
A firm and chewy red with blackberry, currant and light walnut character. Full body and a structured finish." (Rouge) - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
Rich and oily with dried-lemon, pear and apple character. Full body. Savory, salty finish." (Blanc) - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
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| | | | | With over 200 years of winemaking history, Château Lanessan combines a passion for wine with a love for nature. The property has almost 200 acres dedicated to vines, with almost 50 acres reserved for parkland and stables. A very traditional style of Bordeaux, Château Lanessan’s wines are known to age gracefully for decades.
"A structured young red with currant and berry character. Medium body, velvety tannins and a savory finish." - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
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| | | | | One of the largest estates in the Médoc region, Château Beaumont covers more than 280 acres in one sprawling block. With wine production being traced back to 1772, Château Beaumont is able to produce indulgent wines that may be enjoyed young or laid down for up to 15 years to develop rich complexity.
"A juicy and pretty wine with berry and chocolate character, a medium body and a clean finish. Clearly better than the 2015." - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
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| | | | | Coming from a small plot just over 5 acres in size, the Château Tour Maillet displays beautifully grown Merlot grapes from the 35 year old vines. The 2016 vintage has brought some of the best growing conditions to this vineyard in recent history, promising to deliver a beautifully structured wine with great aging potential.
"Wow. This is a dense and impressive 2016 with a beautiful center palate and round and velvety tannins. Got everything going for it. Best ever?" - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com |
| | | | | | “Very good depth of fruit here with plum and berry character. Medium to full body and a savory finish. Solid Graves, as always” (Rouge) - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“Racy and lively with some richness underneath. Very broad and flattering…” (Blanc) - Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com
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Please Note :
Orders subject to confirmation
All allocations are secured with trusted négociants, with delivery anticipated in Spring 2018
All wines must be purchased in quantities of 6 or 12 Bottles (except in larger formats)
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