Bordeaux
Wines from the Bordeaux region of France counts for one third of the country's good quality French wine (AOC, crus bourgeois, cru classes). The wines are considered of such high quality that they also have their own Bordeaux ranking to classify the best of the best. Bordeaux is home to over 7,000 chateaux! The region is located in the south west of France, near the Atlantic coast around the city of Bordeaux, taking its name from here. The varieties of grapes grown in this region are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. It boasts a temperate climate with a short winter and a high degree of humidity generated by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The region streches over a 6 mile radius of the city on the largest estury in europe along three rivers, (Gironde, Garonne, Dordogne) resulting in an ideal setting for wine growing. It was during the 12th century that wine from the region described as 'claret' became popular in Britain and elsewhere. Later in the 17th century much of the swampy ground in the Medoc was drained and planted with vines. These vineyards went on to become some of the best in the region and now hold all but one of the Premier Cru Classe Chateaux for red wine in Bordeaux. In 1855 the official classification of the Chateaux of Bordeaux was made with Premier Cru Classe being defined as the absolute pinnacle. Whilst the 1855 classification is still valid today, it is a little misleading as each tier also has some over-performers and under-performers. Saint-Emilion has a slightly different classification that is updated every ten years, but even that is not without its' flaws. Curiously, Pomerol where some of the very best Bordeaux is made does not have an official classification yet wines from this area are amongst the most expensive in the world. In addition to some of the world's greatest red wine, Bordeauxs also makes good white wine and some incredible dessert wines. Appellations such as Sauternes and Barsac famous for great sweet wines, whilst Graves usually make the best white wines.
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The wines of La Roque de By owe their reputation to the pronounced terroir of the Médoc aroun..
€11.50 Ex Tax: €9.35
37.5cl
A gorgeous Médoc from Chateau La Tour de By. Made predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon ..
€15.25 Ex Tax: €12.40
A reliable and concentrated Bordeaux with god fruit extraction and a deep purple colour. Great value..
€30.99 Ex Tax: €25.19
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Chateau Lagrange 2018 is the largest of all of the classed growths and has produced exceptional qual..
€87.00 Ex Tax: €70.73
Aromas of peach, apricot, gooseberry, citrus and some minerality on the nose leads to a very pleasan..
€14.50 Ex Tax: €11.79
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This dry, fresh, fruity rosé is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
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€14.50 Ex Tax: €11.79
75cl
Blackberries, black cherries, strawberries and minerals on the nose leading to a palate of crushed s..
€15.50 Ex Tax: €12.60
75cl
The history of this estate dates back to 1310 when it was under the ownership of King Edward of Engl..
€31.00 Ex Tax: €25.20
75cl
This 2016 vintage boasts notes of wooded spice on the nose along with resin. It is subtle and f..
€45.00 Ex Tax: €36.59
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75cl
The 2018 vintage of this wonderful wine by Chateau Les Grands. Boasts notes of wooded spice..
€46.00 Ex Tax: €37.40
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75cl
Situated at the entrance of Pauillac, Château Lynch Bages is an estate that has left its mark ..
€225.00 Ex Tax: €182.93
75cl
The 2016 Chateau Lynch-Bages is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc &am..
€227.00 Ex Tax: €184.55
75cl
A pure expression of a great Merlot from Bordeaux. Elegant and full-bodied, with layers of flavour d..
€48.00 Ex Tax: €39.02
75cl
Founded by Irishman Bernard Phelan in the early 19 century, his son Frank developed the estate and i..
€80.00 Ex Tax: €65.04
75cl
Top wine from one of Pauillac's leading estates. Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, a leadi..
€234.00 Ex Tax: €190.25
75cl
A Bordeaux blend of 44% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot. Th..
€43.50 Ex Tax: €35.37
