White Bordeaux |
1876 |
Yquem |
1 |
Bottle |
|
75cl |
£12,500 |
An exceptionally rare 19th century bottle from this iconic Chateau - the property of a senior member of the UK trade
Tasting Notes |
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White Bordeaux |
1900 |
Yquem |
1 |
Bottle |
|
75cl |
£7,500 |
Reconditioned at the Chateau in 1990 - The property of a senior member of the UK trade
Tasting Notes |
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White Bordeaux |
1947 |
Climens |
11 |
Bottle |
|
75cl |
£950 |
Two bottles recently tasted, one in Beaune and the other rounding off a Saint-Émilion vertical in London. It is a famous vintage for Climens although I wonder whether it now matches the awe-inspiring '49? The second bottle is just as I expected. Deep auburn and slightly burnished in colour, it has a showy bouquet of mango chutney, syrup of fig and quince that might not boast the delineation of the '49, but who cares? The palate is unctuous on the entry, lower in acidity compared to coeval vintages, with mango, honey, quince and marmalade generously lacquered upon the persistent and unctuous finish. Though, there is nothing wrong with this bottle, from experience I know you might chance upon bottles that are better. Tasted at La Trompette restaurant in London.
-- Neal Martin 95 Neal Martin 2019 - 2039
Tasting Notes |
|
95 |
White Bordeaux |
1956 |
Yquem |
1 |
Bottle |
|
75cl |
£825 |
|
|
|
White Bordeaux |
1983 |
Lafaurie Peyraguey |
1 |
Case |
24 |
75cl |
£825 |
Rating
92
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
1991 - 2000
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
1st Jan 1998
Source
Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition, The Wine Advocate
The staff at Cordier have every right to be happy with this splendidly concentrated, complex, fully mature wine. Tremendous intensity, viscous, ripe, and layered with honeyed, apricot-flavored fruit, this unctuous wine is not tiring or heavy to drink, but lively and effusively fruity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/91.
Tasting Notes |
|
92 |
White Bordeaux |
1989 |
Suduiraut |
1 |
Case |
6 |
150cl |
£690 |
Rating
89
Release Price
$45
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
28th Apr 1995
Source
98, The Wine Advocate
The 1989 is the most well-balanced of the 1988, 1989 and 1990 vintages, but its fruit does not appear to be sufficient to stand up to the wine's high alcohol and aggressive style. The close to 15% alcohol made the wine taste very hot. The wine does not offer much delineation, so cellaring should prove beneficial as it does have admirable levels of extract. Suduiraut can make powerful, rich wines that are often rustic and excessively alcoholic and hot when young. I am told they become more civilized with age, and certainly older, classic Suduiraut vintages have proven that to be true. I feel this estate's propensity to produce a luxury cuvee (Cuvee Madame) in vintages such as 1989 tends to have a negative impact on the regular cuvee.
Tasting Notes |
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89 |
White Bordeaux |
1996 |
Laville Haut Brion |
1 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£2,250 |
Rating
90
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
1997 - 2012
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
1st Jan 1998
Source
Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition, The Wine Advocate
Laville's 1996 is one of the lighter-styled efforts from this estate in the nineties. Nevertheless, it has managed to cram gorgeous levels of complexity and elegance into a citrusy, melony, richly fruity format. While it does not possess the weight and body of such blockbuster vintages as 1994, it is impressive. There is good acidity, and the wine comes across as clean, crisp, and stylish in an understated, restrained manner. This wine should drink well for 12-15+ years. Last tasted 11/97
Tasting Notes |
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90 |
White Bordeaux |
1998 |
Pavillon Blanc de Margaux |
2 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£2,400 |
Rating
(91 - 93)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
23rd Apr 1999
Source
122, The Wine Advocate
Readers should not forget the Pavillon Blanc Chateau Margaux (91-93) (the finest I have ever tasted).
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
1999 |
Coutet |
2 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£320 |
|
|
|
White Bordeaux |
2000 |
Yquem |
1 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£3,400 |
A rich Yquem, with coffee, dried orange skin, and dried apples. Full and sweet, with a round body and very yummy. A touch of bitterness on the palate. 128 grams of RS. Score: 91
Tasting Notes |
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91 |
White Bordeaux |
2003 |
Raymond Lafon |
2 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£330 |
Rating
(93 - 95)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
29th Apr 2005
Source
158, The Wine Advocate
Space limitations preclude including tasting notes. 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar.
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
2005 |
Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc |
3 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£320£300 |
Rating
91
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Issue Date
31st Aug 2017
Source
232, The Wine Advocate
Tasted blind at the 2005 Southwold tasting, the 2005 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc has a lovely resinous, lightly honeyed bouquet with hints of toffee apple and nutmeg with just a touch of reduction. The palate is well balanced with good depth, actually not that far in style from a mature Chardonnay, with a pleasing waxy finish. I remember this showing very well back in 2009 and several years later it remains a supremely well-crafted, complex dry white Bordeaux. Tasted February 2017.
Tasting Notes |
|
91 |
White Bordeaux |
2005 |
Guiraud |
2 |
Case |
6 |
150cl |
£350 |
Rating
93
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2016 - 2030
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Issue Date
28th Jun 2013
Source
207, The Wine Advocate
Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The 2005 Guiraud has a slightly more reduced bouquet compared to the 2004, with dried honey, marmalade and just a hint of petrol emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry, crisp acidity, touches of beeswax and almond defining the harmonious waxy textured finish. This needs another two or three years in the cellar, but it should evolve into a delectable Sauternes. Drink 2016 -2030. Tasted April 2013.
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
2005 |
Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux |
1 |
Case |
6 |
75cl |
£1,375 |
Rating
93
Release Price
$55 - 60
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
30th Apr 2008
Source
176, The Wine Advocate
This stunningly rich 100% Sauvignon Blanc is drinking fabulously well at present, yet it has the potential to evolve for 15-20 more years. Waxy lemon oil, honeysuckle, nectarine, and subtle new oak characteristics are all present in this light gold-colored, long wine.
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
2005 |
Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux |
1 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£2,750 |
Rating
93
Release Price
$55 - 60
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
30th Apr 2008
Source
176, The Wine Advocate
This stunningly rich 100% Sauvignon Blanc is drinking fabulously well at present, yet it has the potential to evolve for 15-20 more years. Waxy lemon oil, honeysuckle, nectarine, and subtle new oak characteristics are all present in this light gold-colored, long wine.
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
2007 |
Extragavant de Doisy-Daene |
1 |
Case |
6 |
37.5cl |
£575 |
Delivering 12.0% ABV and 200gms residual sugar, Denis Dubourdieu’s luxury Barsac, the 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, does not hold back, born with a lucid golden hue with big fat tears (of joy). The bouquet is very intense but very tight at first, demanding time to unfurl in the glass at its own pleasure: white peach, apricot, orange-blossom and a touch of marmalade with breathtaking definition. The palate is full-bodied with a viscous entry, so pure and caressing with mellifluous honey, apricot and citrus lemon, wonderful delineation on the finish, the thread of acidity interwoven through that powerful finish with the length of an ocean liner. Brilliant. Drink 2015-2050.
Tasting Notes |
|
98 |
White Bordeaux |
2007 |
Laville Haut Brion |
4 |
Case |
6 |
75cl |
£1,080 |
93-96 RPRobert Parker, Wine Advocate # 176 93 WSRich, powerful, perfumed aromas of lemon pie, cooked apple and melon lead to a full body, with a fabulous density that persists. Gorgeous, with lovely richness and balance. Best after 2011. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2010
Tasting Notes |
|
96 |
White Bordeaux |
2009 |
Larrivet Haut Brion blanc |
2 |
Case |
6 |
75cl |
£160 |
Rating
92
Release Price
$45 - 55
Drink Date
2012 - 2022
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
23rd Dec 2011
Source
199, The Wine Advocate
A stunningly rich nose of melons, honeysuckle, pineapple and orange rind are followed by a fresh, well-proportioned, medium to full-bodied dry white Graves to drink over the next decade or more.
Tasting Notes |
|
92 |
White Bordeaux |
2009 |
Extravagant de Doisy-Daene |
1 |
Case |
12 |
37.5cl |
£1,200 |
NEAL MARTIN: 98-100
THE WINE ADVOCATE: 98-98
There are probably around seven casks of the 2009 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, although that may decrease a little after racking. An equal blend of Semillon and Sauvignon, it delivers a record 220gms residual sugar and yet still exudes astounding minerality and precision, with touches of clear honey, frangipane and cold wet stones. The palate is full-bodied with a mellifluous texture, perfect acidity to slice through that rich botrytized fruit, stunning balance, citrus peel, apricot, Clementine, lemon curd and a hint of ginger. With awesome length, leaving that tingling sensation akin to Szechuan pepper, this wine truly lives up to its name. Wine Advocate.April, 2010
Tasting Notes |
|
100 |
White Bordeaux |
2009 |
Haut Brion Blanc |
1 |
Case |
6 |
75cl |
£6,100 |
"This blockbuster blend of 62% Sauvignon Blanc and 38% Semillon has absolutely amazing texture, with superb lemon butter, crushed rock, quince and marmalade notes buttressed by hints of orange zest and citrus oil. Rich and full-bodied, with a sensational fragrance, this is an exquisite, full-throttle white to drink over the next 30+ years. Utterly profound!" 98+/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #199
Tasting Notes |
|
98 |
White Bordeaux |
2009 |
La Mission Haut Brion Blanc |
8 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£6,600£6,480 |
|
|
96 |
White Bordeaux |
2010 |
Yquem |
1 |
Bottle |
|
600cl |
£2,400 |
Rating
93
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2017 - 2040
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Issue Date
26th Jun 2014
Source
213, The Wine Advocate
Served from an ex-chateau bottle. Consistent notes compared to the sample tasted blind at Southwold, the 2010 Chateau d’Yquem does not quite live up to the billing it showed out of barrel. Certainly it does not possess the concentration of the 2011, the elegance or the symmetry. However, there is fine minerality on the nose and great transparency. The palate is fresh and harmonious, with a fine bead of citrus fruit and a penetrating, spicy finish that offers white peach and honeysuckle notes, yet does not possess anything close to the peacock’s tail of the magnificent 2009. Still, this is a fine Yquem. Drink 2017-2040+. Tasted March 2014.
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
2010 |
Climens |
1 |
Case |
12 |
37.5cl |
£300 |
THE WINE ADVOCATE: 94-96
JEANNIE CHO LEE MW: 94-96
JANCIS ROBINSON: 18
DECANTER:
Berenice Lurton and her team managed to pick the crop just hours before rains fell on October 23. Tasting through every one of their lots in 2010, there was a theme of tautness, racy acidity and spice. Focusing upon two batches representing about 14% of the harvest, there was patently exquisite balance and a sense of concentrated but efficient power, counterbalanced by immense purity and effervescence. Their problem will be knowing exactly which lots to deselect! Neal Martin, Wine Advocate May 2011
Tasting Notes |
|
96 |
White Bordeaux |
2010 |
Climens |
2 |
Case |
12 |
75cl |
£425 |
THE WINE ADVOCATE: 94-96
JEANNIE CHO LEE MW: 94-96
JANCIS ROBINSON: 18
DECANTER:
Berenice Lurton and her team managed to pick the crop just hours before rains fell on October 23. Tasting through every one of their lots in 2010, there was a theme of tautness, racy acidity and spice. Focusing upon two batches representing about 14% of the harvest, there was patently exquisite balance and a sense of concentrated but efficient power, counterbalanced by immense purity and effervescence. Their problem will be knowing exactly which lots to deselect! Neal Martin, Wine Advocate May 2011
Tasting Notes |
|
96 |
White Bordeaux |
2010 |
Yquem |
1 |
Case |
3 |
150cl |
£1,770 |
Rating
93
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2017 - 2040
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Issue Date
26th Jun 2014
Source
213, The Wine Advocate
Served from an ex-chateau bottle. Consistent notes compared to the sample tasted blind at Southwold, the 2010 Chateau d’Yquem does not quite live up to the billing it showed out of barrel. Certainly it does not possess the concentration of the 2011, the elegance or the symmetry. However, there is fine minerality on the nose and great transparency. The palate is fresh and harmonious, with a fine bead of citrus fruit and a penetrating, spicy finish that offers white peach and honeysuckle notes, yet does not possess anything close to the peacock’s tail of the magnificent 2009. Still, this is a fine Yquem. Drink 2017-2040+. Tasted March 2014.
Tasting Notes |
|
93 |
White Bordeaux |
2013 |
Coutet |
1 |
Case |
24 |
37.5cl |
£280 |
Rating
(93 - 95)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
NA
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Issue Date
30th Apr 2014
Source
212, The Wine Advocate
The 2013 Coutet has one of the most complex aromatics you will find this year - a smorgasbord of citrus fruit, lime zest, orange blossom and white peach that is beautifully interwoven with compelling mineralite. The palate is extremely well-balanced, very intense and linear right from the start, with wonderful tension toward the finish that exhibits just a hint of spice. In other words, this is everything you expect from a great Coutet.
Tasting Notes |
|
95 |
White Bordeaux |
2018 |
Cos d'Estournel Blanc |
1 |
Case |
6 |
75cl |
£525 |
Rating
94+
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2023 - 2035
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
31st Mar 2021
Source
End of March 2021, The Wine Advocate
The 2018 Blanc is composed of 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Sémillon and was matured in 7% new barriques (13.88% alcohol). It opens very slowly, with a lot of coaxing, to reveal fragrant scents of lime blossoms, yellow apples and fresh grapefruit plus hints of crushed rocks, straw and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate has a beautiful satiny texture and fantastically intense citrus and apple layers with loads of mineral and herbal sparks on the long finish. Give it a good couple of years in bottle to open up, and drink it over the following 10 to 12 years or more.
Tasting Notes |
|
94 |
White Bordeaux |
2018 |
Cos d'Estournel Blanc |
1 |
Case |
3 |
150cl |
£525 |
Rating
94+
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2023 - 2035
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
31st Mar 2021
Source
End of March 2021, The Wine Advocate
The 2018 Blanc is composed of 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Sémillon and was matured in 7% new barriques (13.88% alcohol). It opens very slowly, with a lot of coaxing, to reveal fragrant scents of lime blossoms, yellow apples and fresh grapefruit plus hints of crushed rocks, straw and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate has a beautiful satiny texture and fantastically intense citrus and apple layers with loads of mineral and herbal sparks on the long finish. Give it a good couple of years in bottle to open up, and drink it over the following 10 to 12 years or more.
Tasting Notes |
|
94 |