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Region	Producer	Vintage	Name	Qty	Type	Case Size	Format	Price	Note		Rating
		NV	Leoville Barton (1) test bulk	1	Case		75cl	£1,200		Quantity
Red Bordeaux		1999	Leoville Barton	1	Case	6	Mag	£675	Dry tannin and a backward, austere, muscular, brooding personality characterize Leoville Barton's 1999. However, it is packed with grip, body, and depth. Give it 5-6 years of cellaring and hope the tannin melts away sufficiently for the fruit to come forward Tasting Notes	Quantity	88
Red Bordeaux		2005	Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild	4	Case	6	75cl	£1,450	An excellent second wine, the 2005 Le Petit Mouton exhibits soft, lush, subtle herb-infused black currant fruit along with notions of licorice, smoke, and burning embers. Enjoy this well-made effort over the next 7-8 years Tasting Notes	Quantity	88
Red Burgundy	Vougeraie	2010	Musigny	1	Bottle		Mag	£2,450	Tasting note: A soaring nose of cool, elegantly pure and very fresh aromas of violets, lavender, sandalwood, black cherry, plum and stone are gorgeously spicy. There is terrific intensity to the rich and mouth coating broad-shouldered flavors that brim with dry extract that imparts a velvety and seductive texture to the explosive and hugely long finish. This is very firmly structured and will require the better part of 20 years to realize its full, and considerable, potential. A stunning effort that is completely worthy of the appellation. Tasting Notes	Quantity	96
Red Burgundy	Dujac	2015	Bonnes Mares	1	Bottle		75cl	£690	Tasting note: There is enough reduction present to warrant decanting this if you're tempted to try a bottle young. Otherwise there is good freshness to the rich, powerful and overtly muscular broad-shouldered flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in a hugely long finish where the only reproach is a subtle warmth. What I like about this wine though is the subtle interplay of structural elements that contribute mightily to the sense of harmony and grace, which is relatively unusual for such a big wine. In short, this is first-rate as well though I would note that my score assumes that the reduction displayed on the nose will not last. Tasting Notes	Quantity	96
Red Bordeaux		1982	Cheval Blanc - [late ex Chateau release]	1	Case	6	75cl	£5,500	Rating: 96 Price ($) NA Drink Date 2003 - 2016 Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 1st Jan 2003 Source Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition, The Wine Advocate This was consistently a perfect wine early in its life but seems to be going through a stage where the tannins are more present, and the extraordinarily exotic opulence the wine had young, while still present, is not as dominant a characteristic. Nevertheless, there is plenty to admire in this full-bodied, very lush Cheval Blanc that has reached full maturity. Sweet notes of red and black fruits intermixed with licorice, spice box, and incense jump from the glass. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered, very rich, and seems to develop interesting nuances the more it sits in the glass, and then suddenly take a dive. A very fascinating Cheval Blanc, and certainly the greatest Cheval Blanc after the 1964 and before the 1990. Anticipated maturity: Now-2016. Last tasted, 1/03. Tasting Notes	Quantity	96
Red Burgundy	Ponsot	1997	Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes	1	Bottle		75cl	£195		Quantity
Red Bordeaux		2005	Leoville Las Cases	1	Case	6	75cl	£1,025	Rating 98 Release Price $295 - 368 Drink Date 2020 - 2060 Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 30th Apr 2008 Source 176, The Wine Advocate Another titanic effort from the Delon family, the 2005 Leoville Las Cases is probably the greatest wine made at this estate since Jean-Hubert Delon’s father produced the 1986 and 1996. Only 37% of the production made it into the 2005, a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with less than 13% Merlot and Cabernet Franc. An inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by reticent aromatics that, with considerable coaxing, offer up subtle notes of toasty vanillin intermixed with lead pencil shavings, wet rocks, and enormously ripe, intense black cherry and creme de cassis. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel as well as enormous extract, concentration, and purity. This ageless, monumental claret requires a minimum of 15-20 years to approach maturity, and should last for a half century. It is about as classic a Leoville Las Cases as one will find. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2060 Tasting Notes	Quantity	98
Red Bordeaux		2005	Pichon Baron	1	Case	6	75cl	£675	Rating 94 Release Price $145 - 180 Drink Date 2015 - 2035 Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 30th Apr 2008 Source 176, The Wine Advocate As usual, this superb Pauillac possesses an inky/blue/black color in addition to a big, sweet nose of graphite, charcoal, burning embers, black currant liqueur, and toasty vanillin from new oak casks. Full-bodied with high but sweet, well-integrated tannins, the 2005 Pichon Baron is more backward than the blockbuster 2003 or prodigious 2000. Nevertheless, it is a superb effort whose power, length, and tannic structure suggest it should be at its peak between 2015-2035. Tasting Notes	Quantity	94
Red Bordeaux		2005	Pontet Canet	1	Case	12	75cl	£995	The work that Alfred Tesseron and his winemaking team have done at this estate since 1994 is remarkable. At this fabulous terroir just south of Mouton-Rothschild, Tesseron has made major investments, and instituted incredibly severe selections in both the vineyard and winery. The result is a succession of extraordinary wines. It is difficult to know whether the 2005 Pontet-Canet will ultimately eclipse the hedonism and density of the flamboyant 2003, but it is unquestionably a stunning effort. Inky/black-colored with a classic Pauillac perfume of licorice, black currant liqueur, graphite, cedar, and spice box, it is full-bodied, with magnificent concentration, formidable tannins, and an Arnold Schwartzenegger-like structure (when he was 25 years younger). This backward, formidably endowed 2005 will require patience. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040. Tasting Notes	Quantity	96
Red Bordeaux		2005	Calon Segur	1	Case	12	75cl	£925	Tasted from an ex-château bottle at BI Wine & Spirits Calon-Segur dinner in London, the 2005 Calon Segur is on par with the wonderful 2000. The only real difference is that this needs more time in bottle. It has a captivating nose: blackberry and boysenberry fruit coming at you at full pelt; dried blood and bacon fat developing as secondary aromas just behind. There is fine delineation here - an underlying mineralité sure to surface with time. The palate is very intense and disarmingly youthful, almost ferrous on the entry with layers of ripe black fruit that segue into an earthy finish (with a curious light tang of Marmite on the aftertaste!). It is a fabulous Calon Ségur, though the millennial wine might ultimately possess greater precision. We will see. Tasted March 2015. Tasting Notes	Quantity	94
Red Bordeaux		2001	Ducru Beaucaillou	1	Case	12	75cl	£1,200		Quantity	89
Red Bordeaux		2001	Cos d'Estournel	1	Case	12	75cl	£1,250	Rating 94 Release Price NA Drink Date 2018 - 2033 Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Issue Date 30th Nov 2018 Source Interim End of November 2018, The Wine Advocate 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. Tasting Notes	Quantity	94
Red Bordeaux		2000	Haut Bailly	1	Case	12	75cl	£940	Rating 91 Release Price NA Drink Date 2017 - 2035 Reviewed by Neal Martin Issue Date 28th Jul 2017 Source Interim End of July 2017, The Wine Advocate It has been a little while since I last tasted the 2000 Haut Bailly. Now at 17 years of age it does not quite deliver the authority and the pedigree of the 2005 or 2010, moving into secondary notes with cedar wood, smoke and a touch of undergrowth, though it has lost a little cohesion. The palate is medium-bodied with a very well balanced opening. Hints of clove and black pepper infuse the black fruit, and it exerts a gentle grip in the mouth with quite a persistent finish. You can broach this now although it should continue to drink well for another 15-20 years. Tasted March 2017. Tasting Notes	Quantity	91
Red Bordeaux		2000	Smith Haut Lafitte	1	Case	12	75cl	£1,300	Rating 95 Release Price NA Drink Date NA Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 29th Jun 2010 Source 189, The Wine Advocate One can’t say enough about this winery, which may still fly under the radar of most consumers. The fully mature 2000 displays gorgeous aromas of camphor, lead pencil shavings, unsmoked tobacco, plums, and black currants. With full body, a velvety texture, and beautiful weight, richness, and length, this superb wine should evolve, possibly improve for another 15 years. It’s a beauty! Tasting Notes	Quantity	95
Red Bordeaux		2000	Palmer	1	Case	12	75cl	£2,900	One of the sexiest wines for drinking now and over the next 10-15 years is undoubtedly the 2000 Palmer. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, the wine has an almost exotic floral nose, soft, undulating tannins, and tremendous opulence and flesh, with a full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins, and loads of floral notes intermixed with blue and black fruits as well as hints of smoke and incense in its complex aromatics. This wine is drinking beautifully and should continue to do so for up to two more decades. Score: 95 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (189), June 2010 This has turned out to be a prodigious Palmer. The saturated purple colour offers up sexy, full-bodied, almost masculine notes of roasted meats, blackberries, and crème de cassis intermixed with notions of toast, smoke, and camphor. Only 50% of the production made it into the 2000, a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. The wine is opulent, rich, and full-bodied, with tannin that has become sweeter with age. It’s best showing yet, most importantly, has been from a bottle. This is a great Palmer that should rival the best of recent vintages, which have all been stunning, as this estate continues to go from strength to strength. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030 Score: 96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146), April 2003 Score: 93/94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (139), February 2002 Score: 92/94+ Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001 Score: 97 James Suckling, Wine Spectator (Mar 31, 03), March 2003 Score: 97 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Weekly (16 Jan 03), January 2003 Score: 92/94 James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, January 2003 Please note that these tasting notes/scores are not intended to be exhaustive and in some cases they may not be the most recently published figures. However, we always do our best to add latest scores and reviews when these come to our attention. We advise customers who wish to purchase wines based simply on critical reviews to carry out further research into the latest reports. Tasting Notes	Quantity	95
Red Bordeaux		2000	Brane Cantenac	1	Case	12	75cl	£950	Rating: 92 Price ($) NA Drink Date 2010 - 2025 Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 29th Jun 2010 Source 189, The Wine Advocate Fully mature and very attractive, the 2000 Brane Cantenac, which started a succession of brilliant wines from this famous estate in the Margaux appellation, has a dark plum/ruby/purple color, a sweet, juicy nose of blue, red, and black fruits, and a hint of damp earth as well as subtle herbs. Spicy, round, complex, very lush, and at its plateau of maturity, this wine should continue to drink well for another 10-15 years at minimum. This is Margaux elegance and silkiness at its very best. Tasting Notes	Quantity	92

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