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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A Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. 2017 was an e..
€43.50 Ex Tax: €35.37
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Chateau Prieure Lichine 2014, from the Margaux appellation, is an incredible vintage for any fan..
€62.00 Ex Tax: €50.41
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Deliciously sweet with honeyed fruit flavours, one can expect boisterous yet balanced citrus notes t..
€76.95 Ex Tax: €62.56
Clos des Menuts is a good - keeping wine which is round and full bodied with delicate tannins. A ver..
€31.00 Ex Tax: €25.20
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Echo de Lynch is packed full of all the aromas, flavours and length associated with Pauillac wines. ..
€75.00 Ex Tax: €60.98
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Made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon this Bordeaux is perfect which rich meat, either ..
€76.00 Ex Tax: €61.79
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A marvelous blend of 61% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc that has matured for ..
€65.00 Ex Tax: €52.85
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Just like its big brother, Les Tours de Laroque is incredibly elegant with aromas of cherry and plum..
€32.00 Ex Tax: €26.02
Figeac is a very ancient property, in the 2nd century, the Figeacus family gave its name to the esta..
€81.50 Ex Tax: €66.26
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A very fine vintage and overall a very fine example of a Bordeaux quality wine. Opens wit..
€56.00 Ex Tax: €45.53
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A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 55% Cabernet Franc. This producer delivers one gre..
€48.50 Ex Tax: €39.43
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A perfectly balanced wine, that suits being matured in 60% new oak. Notes of berry fruits are promin..
€150.00 Ex Tax: €121.95
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A superb medium-bodied Bordeaux made predominatly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Haut-M..
€22.99 Ex Tax: €18.69
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A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Well balanced and fruity Bordea..
€17.99 Ex Tax: €14.63
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Made from 100% Merlot which is aged firstly in small concrete tanks followed by American oak barrels..
€15.99 Ex Tax: €13.00
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The second wine of Chateau Durfort Vivens is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot fro..
€37.99 Ex Tax: €30.89
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