PRE-ORDER 2018 | JS 93 Blackberry and blueberry aromas with black licorice and dark violets that follow to a medium to full body with ultra fine tannins and a pretty finish. Very fine texture. Drink after 2024. 2020 | JS 93 Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and fresh flowers follow through to a medium body, with juicy and round tannins that show a delicious intensity. Currants and berries. Fresh and focused. 78% merlot and 18% cabernet, the rest petit verdot.  About Winery Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is named after the beautiful, large stones found in its unique wine-growing terroir. This exceptional ecosystem produces fine, elegant, tasty wines with a long finish - in short, archetypical Saint-Julien wines. Perched on an exceptional site with incomparable views over the Gironde estuary, in the center of a hundred-year-old park, Ducru-Beaucaillou is a majestic, Victorian-style castle, which has, over time, become one of the great symbols of the Médoc. Unusual for Bordeaux, it is built directly above the barrel cellars, enveloping its owners, who have lived here for over sixty years. Today, the estate is managed by the company Jean Eugène Borie SA, which is owned by Mrs Borie, her daughter Sabine Coiffe and her son Bruno-Eugène, CEO since 2003, the third generation of the Borie family to head the estate. There are very close links between this estate and the five families who have been its successive owners.

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2019 | JS 92 PRE-ORDER A fine, firm red with berries, currants and light chocolate. Hints of walnuts and hazelnuts. It’s medium-bodied with juicy fruit. Lightly austere, but in a nice way. 2021 | WE 93 There is a high percentage of Merlot in this blend, giving softness with ripe blackberry fruits and a succulent character. The wine is pure black fruits and fresh acidity.   About Winery Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is named after the beautiful, large stones found in its unique wine-growing terroir. This exceptional ecosystem produces fine, elegant, tasty wines with a long finish - in short, archetypical Saint-Julien wines. Perched on an exceptional site with incomparable views over the Gironde estuary, in the center of a hundred-year-old park, Ducru-Beaucaillou is a majestic, Victorian-style castle, which has, over time, become one of the great symbols of the Médoc. Unusual for Bordeaux, it is built directly above the barrel cellars, enveloping its owners, who have lived here for over sixty years. Today, the estate is managed by the company Jean Eugène Borie SA, which is owned by Mrs Borie, her daughter Sabine Coiffe and her son Bruno-Eugène, CEO since 2003, the third generation of the Borie family to head the estate. There are very close links between this estate and the five families who have been its successive owners.

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2021 | Vivino 4.3 Blue fruits, wild blueberry, black plum, graphite, mocha, and dried thyme. Medium-bodied, fine-grain tannins, and a long, fresh finish   About Winery Le Pich is the sister label of Purlieu Wines in Napa Valley, founded by winemaker Julien Fayard, and its name comes from the Wappo Indian word for “golden eagle.” Le Pich Wines was created as a more approachable counterpart to Purlieu, while still showcasing the same meticulous vineyard sourcing and winemaking expertise. Julien Fayard, originally from France, honed his craft at prestigious estates such as Château Lafite-Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte before moving to Napa Valley in 2006. After working at Quintessa and spending five years as Director of Winemaking at Atelier Melka, he launched Purlieu and later Le Pich to highlight Napa’s diverse terroirs with wines that balance power and elegance. The golden eagle symbolism reflects the grace and strength of the wines, often seen soaring above the vineyards. Today, Le Pich is recognized as one of Napa Valley’s best values, offering high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon that embodies both tradition and innovation.

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About WineryChateau Pape Clément owes its name to its most illustrious owner. A man of the cloth born in 1264, Bertrand de Goth became Bishop of Comminges, in the Pyrenees Mountains, at the age of 31; he later became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299. He then received as a gift the property in Pessac, the Vineyard de La Mothe. Taken by a passion for the vine, he continually took part personally in equipping, organizing and managing the domain in accordance with the most modern and rational practices. Nevertheless, on 5 June 1305 the cardinals met in a conclave in Pérouse and appointed him to succeed Pope Benedict XI, who had passed away prematurely after only eleven months of reign. Bertrand de Goth took the name of Clement V. Supported by Philip IV, it was he who decided in 1309 to move the papal court to Avignon, thus breaking with Rome and its battles of influence. During this same period, the weight of his responsibilities led him to relinquish his property, giving it to the Archbishop of Bordeaux. Henceforward, the vineyard was to be known to posterity under the name of this enlightened pope. Management under the clergy brings modernity The grateful Church perpetuated Pope Clement's work. Each archbishop in turn turned to modernity and technical progress, to the point of the wine estate becoming a model vineyard. In addition to especially early harvests, which remain one of its special characteristics, Chateau Pape Clément is without a doubt the first vineyard in France to align vine stock to facilitate labour. At the end of the 18th century, the Archbishop of Bordeaux was dispossessed of his property. The papal vineyard became part of the public domain. 8 June 1937 was a dark day in the vineyard's history, when a violent hailstorm destroyed virtually the entirety of the estate. Two years later, Paul Montagne bought it and gradually brought it back to life. Thanks to his efforts, the vineyard returned to its former rank and stood up to the surge in urbanization. His descendents, Léo Montagne and Bernard Magrez, perpetuate this secular tradition so that Chateau Pape Clément wines continue to delight the wine-lovers of today and tomorrow.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Freshness, tension, energy Created in 1996, this white wine was one of the very first from Medoc, another demonstration of the daring spirit that animates Château Lagrange. A lively harmony in tension between the freshness of dominant white and grey Sauvignons, balanced by the creaminess of Sémillon, this wine is polished for six months in half-new barrels, developing further suppleness and a smooth texture. On the aromatic side, an explosion of citrus gives way to the voluptuous character of exotic fruits, lightened by delicate notes of white and vine peaches, in the refreshing but intense style expected of Château Lagrange.

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PRE-ORDER 2000 | V 95 The 2000 vintage is described as having a deeply perfumed, floral, and precise bouquet. It delivers intense black fruit, mint, and tar notes, with a concentrated finish that shows great maturity.  2003 | JS 93 Ripe, opulent, and opulent with notes of cold steel, blackcurrants, and plum. It is riper than the 2000 vintage due to the hot 2003 summer. 2004 | D 94 Deep ruby color with aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, pencil lead, and cedarwood. 2005 |  V 94 Open-knit yet deep, featuring structured, supple fruit. Perfumed with hints of cedar, tobacco, smoke, and red berries. 2006 | WA 92 Rivaling classified growths with a profile of blackberry, tobacco, and mineral notes. It is now drinking well but still holds strong, structured tannins for potential future aging 2009 | WA 96 Rich, opulent and wonderfully velvety in the mouth 2010 | WA 97 Intense cassis, graphite, blackberry, and dark chocolate, with a powerful, solid, and tannic structure. 2011 | WE 94 The 2011 vintage is characterized by a "refined bouquet" with black fruit, cedar, and a touch of Pauillac mintiness. 2012 | JD 93 The 2012 blend is composed of approximately 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. It is praised for its elegance, fine tannins, and a strong, classically structured Pauillac profile with hints of mint, pencil shavings, and mineral.  2013 | WA 91 Soft, approachable, and "fresh" due to the vintage, it lacks the deep power of better years but offers a "classic" Pauillac savory character. 2014 | JS 94 Soft, approachable, and "fresh" due to the vintage, it lacks the deep power of better years but offers a "classic" Pauillac savory character. 2015 | WE 95 The 2015 vintage is characterized as a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.6% Merlot, and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.  2016 | V 96 Notes of blackcurrant, violets, cedar, tobacco, and crushed rocks, with excellent freshness and a long,, powerful finish. 2017 | JS 95 The wine is noted for being "super-impressive" and "sculpted," with a balance of tension and power. 2018 | JS 95 Opulent and structured with blackcurrant, boysenberry, graphite, and tobacco.   About Winery Château Latour, a renowned Bordeaux winery, has a rich history spanning centuries. Its name comes from a fortress tower built in the 14th century, used for defense during the Hundred Years' War. The estate, known for its powerful and complex red wines, has seen various owners throughout its history, including the Segur family, who held it for almost 300 years.  Today, his daughter Saskia de Rothschild represents the 6th generation of the family at the head of the winemaking properties.   

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The Estate was founded in the late 17th Century. This period was known as the Grand Siecle, or "great century", in reference to Louis XIV's 1661 accession to the French throne. In 1689 Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, an influential wine merchant and steward of the prestigious Latour and and Margaux estates, bought plots of vines close to the Latour estate to create Enclos Rauzan. These vines were part of his daughter Therese's dowry when she married Baron Jacques Pichon de Longueville in 1694, the year in which the Pichon Baron estate was founded. An illustrious estate, with an enduring reputation, was born. It remained in the same family for generations. In 1850 the property was divided in two. Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville's section became the Pichon Baron estate. The second section, belonging to his three sisters, became Pichon Comtesse. Baron Raoul was proud of his prestigious property, and in 1851 he commissioned the imposing chateau inspired by Renaissance architecture that we know today. This uniquely charming and romantic chateau, with its two emblematic turrets, has stood proudly at the vineyard's heart ever since. During the Universal Exhibition of 1855, the wine was classed as a Second Grand Cru Classe according to the ranking system requested by Emperor Napoleon III, who wished to showcase Bordeaux's great wines. In 1933, the Pichon de Longueville family sold the property to the Bouteiller family, who managed the chateau for over 50 years.  In 1987 the estate was bought by AXA Millesimes, whose aim is to enable great wines from the vineyards with a glorious past to achieve their full potential. An architectural competition was launched in collaboration with the Paris Pompidou Centre to provide the estate with new operational buildings. The comprehensive reconstruction of the fermenting room and cellar, and renovation of the chateau, began in 1988. Since then, the 19th century chateau's image has been reflected in an ornamental pool stretching majestically before it.. And since 2008, its silvery expanse conceals an underground cellar, reminiscent of Jules Verne's Nautilus, with view of both the water and sky. The barrel cellar complements a production process in which excellence is paramount, in the finest tradition of great Pauillac wines.

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PRE-ORDER 2021 | JS 93  A "second wine" white from Chateau Cos d'Estournel, noted for its excellent balance and high-quality crafting, often described as having "shockingly good" quality. 2022 | JS 95 Medium-bodied with density and fine acidity. It balances rich fruit with a stony, mineral tension.   About Winery Chateau Cos d'Estournel is a Grand Cru vineyard located in St. Estephe. Its oriental facade is adorned with three pagoda turrets, all cast in a soft golden sandstone. Chateau Cos d'Estournel today covers 170 acres separated from Chateau Lafite, along the southern edge, by the stream between St. Estephe and Pauillac. The gravelly soil, over a flint, limestone and silicate subsoil low in nitrogen, has eroded over centuries to form steep ridges which perfectly drain the vineyards. The vineyards are planted 60 percent in Cabernet Sauvignon vines, 2 percent of Cabernet Franc, and 38 percent in Merlot. Naturally, the percentage of Cabernet or Merlot in the composition of each vintage depends on the climate which favors one grape variety or the other.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château La Tour Carnet is an historic Bordeaux winery, classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru) in the 1855 classification, located in the Haut-Médoc region. It boasts a medieval castle dating back to the 12th century, complete with a moat. The estate, now owned by Bernard Magrez, has a long history and has been known for its commitment to quality and innovation in both vineyard and winemaking practices. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The team at Chateau Suduiraut has one goal that they strive to achieve: "to make one of the world's truly great wines." With a history dating back to the 17th century and boasting gardens designed by Le Notre, the Chateau was classified as a First Growth in 1855. Today, Chateau Suduiraut's vineyards stretch over 92 hectares and are planted with 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. The sand-gravel soil and its location within the appellation lake the Chateau's vineyards the ideal environment for The Noble Rot- resulting in wines that have a harmonious combination of luscious fruit and flower aromas.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a premier Burgundy producer with roots dating back to 1794. The house focuses on expressing terroir, holding over 60 hectares of vines. Their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" is a structured, long-aging Pinot Noir sourced from vines near Morey-Saint-Denis. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a premier Burgundy producer with roots dating back to 1794. The house focuses on expressing terroir, holding over 60 hectares of vines. Their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" is a structured, long-aging Pinot Noir sourced from vines near Morey-Saint-Denis. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a premier Burgundy producer with roots dating back to 1794. The house focuses on expressing terroir, holding over 60 hectares of vines. Their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" is a structured, long-aging Pinot Noir sourced from vines near Morey-Saint-Denis. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797 in Aloxe-Corton, is a historic Burgundy négociant and producer known for its extensive Domaine, including a prestigious, traditional, and long-lived Grand Cru Clos Vougeot. The firm, still family-owned, specializes in Pinot Noir, producing a robust Clos Vougeot often characterized by notes of truffle and black fruits, maturing well for over 30 years. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797 in Aloxe-Corton, is a historic Burgundy négociant and producer known for its extensive Domaine, including a prestigious, traditional, and long-lived Grand Cru Clos Vougeot. The firm, still family-owned, specializes in Pinot Noir, producing a robust Clos Vougeot often characterized by notes of truffle and black fruits, maturing well for over 30 years. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797 in Aloxe-Corton, is a historic Burgundy négociant and producer known for its extensive Domaine, including a prestigious, traditional, and long-lived Grand Cru Clos Vougeot. The firm, still family-owned, specializes in Pinot Noir, producing a robust Clos Vougeot often characterized by notes of truffle and black fruits, maturing well for over 30 years. 

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2008 | JS 100 Complex, with notes of candied citrus, white peach, toasted hazelnuts, and hints of white chocolate. 2012 | WA 97 Rich, concentrated, and vinous, with notable powdery chalkiness and a long, firm finish. 2013 | WA 98 The 2013 is characterized by "chalky freshness" and "racy" acidity. It is described as incredibly precise, often compared to a laser, with a long, saline finish. 2014 | WS 98 Rich, balanced, and precise with flavors of candied citrus, stone fruit, and toast, finishing with a sharp, linear acidity.   About Winery Louis Roederer is a prestigious French champagne house with a history spanning over two centuries, known for its independent, family-owned structure and commitment to quality. Founded in 1776 as Dubois Père & Fils and later renamed in 1833 by Louis Roederer, the house has been passed down through generations of the Roederer family (and now the Rouzaud family). A key aspect of the Roederer story is its dedication to estate vineyards, a practice that contrasts with some other Champagne houses who primarily source grapes from various plots. This dedication to quality and tradition has earned Louis Roederer a global reputation for its elegant and complex champagnes. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Established in 1999 in Beaune by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, Lucien Le Moine is a small, esteemed négociant house specializing in boutique Grand and Premier Cru Burgundy. Known for meticulous, high-touch winemaking—including long lees aging, 100% new oak, and no fining or filtering—they produce very limited, cult-status wines. Their Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is a highly sought-after, complex red, often regarded for its deep, aromatic profile, produced in tiny quantities from top-tier vineyard sites. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Established in 1999 in Beaune by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, Lucien Le Moine is a small, esteemed négociant house specializing in boutique Grand and Premier Cru Burgundy. Known for meticulous, high-touch winemaking—including long lees aging, 100% new oak, and no fining or filtering—they produce very limited, cult-status wines. Their Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is a highly sought-after, complex red, often regarded for its deep, aromatic profile, produced in tiny quantities from top-tier vineyard sites. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is named after the beautiful, large stones found in its unique wine-growing terroir. This exceptional ecosystem produces fine, elegant, tasty wines with a long finish - in short, archetypical Saint-Julien wines. Perched on an exceptional site with incomparable views over the Gironde estuary, in the center of a hundred-year-old park, Ducru-Beaucaillou is a majestic, Victorian-style castle, which has, over time, become one of the great symbols of the Médoc. Unusual for Bordeaux, it is built directly above the barrel cellars, enveloping its owners, who have lived here for over sixty years. Today, the estate is managed by the company Jean Eugène Borie SA, which is owned by Mrs Borie, her daughter Sabine Coiffe and her son Bruno-Eugène, CEO since 2003, the third generation of the Borie family to head the estate. There are very close links between this estate and the five families who have been its successive owners.

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