2013 Bordeaux 05/05 – Bank Holiday releases, Malescot Saint Éxupery, Clos L’Église

by Charles Lea

The Bank Holiday releases brought another yawn. Malescot may be not terribly expensive compared to previous vintages, but it is hard to get excited, while Clos l’Église just makes us think Beauregard is much better value.

2013 CHÂTEAU HAUT BERGEY Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan (£142 per doz)

2013 CHÂTEAU LASCOMBES 2ème Cru Classé Margaux (£395 per doz)

2013 CHÂTEAU MALESCOT SAINT EXUPÉRY 3ème Cru Classé Margaux (£305 per doz)

2013 CLOS L’ÉGLISE Pomerol (£220 per six bottles)

2013 CHÂTEAU LE DÔME Saint Emilion (£730 per doz)