Tag Archives: Bordeaux2010
2010 Bordeaux Primeurs – Mixed Sauternes Cases
I promise this is the very last word on 2010 Primeurs, but it has been pointed out to me that I have not announced the creation and contents of this year’s L&S Mixed Sauternes Cases. In fact some of you … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – ‘The Exceptions’ – 2, Right Bank & Graves recommendations
The sailing was fun, now sitting on Isle of Wight with laptop, (where the tide is high, the sun is shining but the forecast is disappointing). Here, as promised in my main blog piece about value, is the list of our recommendations … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – ‘The Exceptions’ 1 – Médoc recommendations
2010 Bordeaux – ‘The Exceptions’ part 1 – Médoc In the main blog post about the value wines of the 2010 vintage I mentioned the lists we have put togther of the wines which we think offer some of the … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – The value is in the exceptions to the rule
Following all the publicity surrounding high prices, you might be forgiven for thinking that there is no real value in 2010 Bordeaux. We think there are good reasons why well-chosen Bordeaux can still offer some of the best value available in the … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Lafite, Margaux and remaining stocks of other big names
We can now offer limited volumes of the much sought-after 2010 Chateau Lafite at £12000 per case. We stress this is not tied to anything, but buyers will get an opportunity to buy case of either Carruades or Duhart Milon too if they … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Here come the Firsts – Ausone, Mouton, Haut Brion, Ausone, Cheval Blanc, Yquem
We can now offer very limited stocks of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Haut Brion, both at £7800 per case. Available in six, and three-bottle cases as well as full dozens. Other sizes to order. We can also offer very … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Leoville Las Cases and some Saint Emilion big hitters
This morning sees the release of Chateau Léoville Las Cases, down a bit on last year and neatly under the price of Cos. This is a fabulous Las Cases, another candidate for my wine of the vintage, modern in some … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Figeac, Clos L’Eglise, Église Clinet, La Mission – and Uncle Tom Cobley and all
Lots of wines hitting the market today, we need to know who wants what so get you orders in please. Lafite and Carruades first tranche is out, but the Bordeaux trade is having a bit of a think about thent … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Top Pomerol – La Conseillante and ‘Le Petit Lion’
This afternoon has seen the release of Vieux Château Certan 2010, in such limited volumes that we will struggle to fulfil existing orders. L’Evangile is also now sold out. However its release was swiftly followed by that of another wine which all … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Troplong Mondot
Château Troplong Mondot’s 2010 is definitely a wine which reflects the extreme ripeness of the vintage, but also befits from the rigour and balance of the year too. Robert Parker has described it as ‘An amazing wine’ and ‘Just prodigious! … Continue reading