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Presenting Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2016, a compelling union of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes hailing from the reputable vineyards of Medoc, synonymous with the acclaimed Rothschild wine legacy. Harvested and meticulously selected, the grapes are vinified at a controlled temperature before enduring an extended maceration. The resulting blend is then expertly matured in oak barrels for fourteen months, endowing it with a robust and news-worthy character.
This particular vintage is elegantly expressive, featuring an audacious bouquet of red fruits layered with spice. The palate reveals a profound structure with integrated tannins, yielding a complex yet harmonious wine. Though Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2016 comes from the much-celebrated Rothschild lineage, it nevertheless manages to elicit its own distinct and delightful charm. Renowned for its impeccable balance and gratifying report, this Bordeaux wine is undoubtedly a testament to the art and craft of fine winemaking.
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Immerse yourself in the superb world of French vino with the Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2020. Crafted impeccably by Lafite's talented team from the exceptional Médoc region, this wine emanates luxury. With its grapes picked under optimum conditions, it's a prime example of attention-to-detail, characteristic of the Rothschild name.
Led by a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the profile displays an enchanting bouquet of blackcurrants, earthy undertones, smokey cedar and hint of spice. Each sip reveals layers of intense complexity, harmoniously intertwined in elegant structure. The tannin-finesse extends to a lingering finish.
Epitomising brilliant winemaking synthesis, the Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2020 is righteously age-worthy and perfectly consummate for the discerning oenophile.
Dive into the enchanting realm of Bordeaux wines. Treat yourself to the Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2020 today.
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Decanter (97)
Coffee, tobacco and oak on the nose. The palate is juicy and balanced with pronounced blackcurrant and smoke spice. There's a good expression of black fruit on the finish.Inc. GSTSG$1,200.61 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2018 Chapelle de Potensac is bright, perfumed and very nicely lifted, with plenty of red berry, dried leaves and floral character. Silky and light on its feet, the Chapelle is a gorgeous, refined Left Bank red to drink over the next decade. There is lovely 2018 raciness to the fruit and impeccable balance to round things out.Inc. GSTSG$192.28 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2019 Chapelle de Potensac has a light but agreeable cherryade and crushed strawberry nose, nicely defined and straightforward. The palate is ripe on the entry with slightly chewy tannins, but I find this a little short in the scheme of things, leaving me wanting more.Inc. GSTSG$240.24 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2016 Le Boscq, owned by Vignobles Dourthe, is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot and was picked 29 September until 20 October. This represents a move towards Cabernet Sauvignon and away from Merlot in the final blend. It has a very ripe, opulent bouquet that does not quite convey its terroir with the same aplomb as say, the Phelan-Ségur. It translates more of the winemaking than the terroir. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, crisp acidity and quite an elegant finish. It is in the second half of this wine that the quality of the vintage shows through. Hopefully the aromatics will gain more composure and it will live up to the finish it currently displays. One to watch.Inc. GSTSG$606.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2014 Les Grands Chênes is plump, juicy and accessible, all of which make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. In 2014, Les Grands Chênes is on the more delicate side of things, but it is nevertheless very nicely done. Hints of licorice and lavender add nuance to the dark-toned flavors. The 2014 is delicious now, but it will develop more complexity over time. Tasted two times.Inc. GSTSG$368.20 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?Inc. GSTSG$389.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?Inc. GSTSG$389.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
A very pretty and tight 2017 with dark-berry, blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Medium body, solid tannins and a fresh finish.Inc. GSTSG$383.46 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.Inc. GSTSG$396.54 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.Inc. GSTSG$196.64 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!Inc. GSTSG$411.80 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!Inc. GSTSG$214.08 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.Inc. GSTSG$381.28 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.Inc. GSTSG$198.82 -
James Suckling (90-91)
Attractive blackcurrant and walnut character with some mineral and spice. Medium body. Fine tannins. Fresh finish. Not a big wine, but shows finesse and focus for the vintage.Inc. GSTSG$195.55 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
From ancient and predominantly ungrafted vines, Clos Manou's 2021 Cuvée 1850 Vignes Prephylloxeriques was matured in equal parts new oak and glass wine globes. Unwinding in the glass with notes of minty berries, violets, rose petals and lilac, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered and concentrated mid-palate, ripe tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, pure finish. In a blind tasting, this could cause serious problems for more than a few top-classified growths, but that's hardly surprising when one has seen Dief's impeccable vineyard work and spotlessly maintained winery.Inc. GSTSG$696.47 -
(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (92+)
From an 18-hectare estate planted at a density of around 10,000 vines per hectare, the 2019 Clos Manou is a serious wine. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, cigar wrapper, licorice and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with terrific concentration, lively acids and plenty of ripe, powdery tannin that will reward a bit of bottle age. It's closed with an Ardeaseal technical cork as used by Burgundy's Domaine Ponsot among others. This estate merits a mention in any list of Bordeaux's finest under-the-radar producers.Inc. GSTSG$280.57 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Clos Manou, one-third aged in concrete, has closed down a little after bottle, yet still, it has a gorgeous bouquet with red berry fruit, blood orange and subtle sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with tannins that have firmed up since I tasted this from barrel - rendering a more "serious" Médoc that will require a little more aging than I estimated. Very fine.Inc. GSTSG$460.44 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)
The 2021 Clos Manou is supple, racy and super-expressive. A burst of red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, spice and lavender lend quite a bit of up front intensity. Clos Manou is beautifully done in 2021. It is sure to find many fans.Inc. GSTSG$342.70 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Clos Manou has a well-defined and succinct bouquet with blackberry, wild hedgerow, blue fruit and crushed stone aromas unfurling with aeration. This is heads above other Médoc wines that I tasted from this flight. The palate is medium-bodied, detailed and very harmonious, with seamlessly integrated oak, a fluidity that marks this out and exquisite mineralité on the finish. This is brilliant.Inc. GSTSG$495.82 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Clos Manou has a well-defined and succinct bouquet with blackberry, wild hedgerow, blue fruit and crushed stone aromas unfurling with aeration. This is heads above other Médoc wines that I tasted from this flight. The palate is medium-bodied, detailed and very harmonious, with seamlessly integrated oak, a fluidity that marks this out and exquisite mineralité on the finish. This is brilliant.Inc. GSTSG$250.09 -
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(6x75cl) 2009Wine Advocate (92)
The finest Goulee to date, the wine has an opaque purple color, a glorious nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, forest floor, and some subtle charcoal, and fabulous fruit on the attack, mid-palate and finish. The wine is opulent, even viscous, with unreal concentration and a full-bodied purity and texture. This wine simply over-delivers at every stage of the tasting experience. It is definitely a candidate to buy by the caseful and drink over the next decade or more. This is a major sleeper of the vintage.Inc. GSTSG$493.14 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (87-89)
A fruity, accessible red, the Merlot-based 2013 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel jumps from the glass with sweet red berries, tobacco, flowers and spices. This is a very pretty, silky red from Cos d'Estournel with good near term potential and plenty of vintage 2013 brightness.Inc. GSTSG$327.44 -
James Suckling (93)
Deep, dark and rich fruit, from plums to berries. Full bodied, layered, dense and very rich. Best after 2022.Inc. GSTSG$341.69 -
James Suckling (92)
This is a rich and intense G with lots of dried berries and chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that nicely frame the wine nicely. Drinkable now, but can age well.Inc. GSTSG$299.16 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (86-88)
The 2020 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is perfumed and silky in the glass. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and crushed flowers lend attractive aromatic presence. This is an especially gracious style that feels a bit light, especially on the mid-palate and finish, where there is some loss of persistence.Inc. GSTSG$300.40
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Presenting Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2016, a compelling union of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes hailing from the reputable vineyards of Medoc, synonymous with the acclaimed Rothschild wine legacy. Harvested and meticulously selected, the grapes are vinified at a controlled temperature before enduring an extended maceration. The resulting blend is then expertly matured in oak barrels for fourteen months, endowing it with a robust and news-worthy character.
This particular vintage is elegantly expressive, featuring an audacious bouquet of red fruits layered with spice. The palate reveals a profound structure with integrated tannins, yielding a complex yet harmonious wine. Though Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2016 comes from the much-celebrated Rothschild lineage, it nevertheless manages to elicit its own distinct and delightful charm. Renowned for its impeccable balance and gratifying report, this Bordeaux wine is undoubtedly a testament to the art and craft of fine winemaking.
In BondSG$265.00 -
Immerse yourself in the superb world of French vino with the Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2020. Crafted impeccably by Lafite's talented team from the exceptional Médoc region, this wine emanates luxury. With its grapes picked under optimum conditions, it's a prime example of attention-to-detail, characteristic of the Rothschild name.
Led by a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the profile displays an enchanting bouquet of blackcurrants, earthy undertones, smokey cedar and hint of spice. Each sip reveals layers of intense complexity, harmoniously intertwined in elegant structure. The tannin-finesse extends to a lingering finish.
Epitomising brilliant winemaking synthesis, the Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2020 is righteously age-worthy and perfectly consummate for the discerning oenophile.
Dive into the enchanting realm of Bordeaux wines. Treat yourself to the Barons Rothschild Reserve Medoc Speciale 2020 today.
In BondSG$301.00 -
Decanter (97)
Coffee, tobacco and oak on the nose. The palate is juicy and balanced with pronounced blackcurrant and smoke spice. There's a good expression of black fruit on the finish.In BondSG$1,050.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2018 Chapelle de Potensac is bright, perfumed and very nicely lifted, with plenty of red berry, dried leaves and floral character. Silky and light on its feet, the Chapelle is a gorgeous, refined Left Bank red to drink over the next decade. There is lovely 2018 raciness to the fruit and impeccable balance to round things out.In BondSG$117.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2019 Chapelle de Potensac has a light but agreeable cherryade and crushed strawberry nose, nicely defined and straightforward. The palate is ripe on the entry with slightly chewy tannins, but I find this a little short in the scheme of things, leaving me wanting more.In BondSG$161.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2016 Le Boscq, owned by Vignobles Dourthe, is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot and was picked 29 September until 20 October. This represents a move towards Cabernet Sauvignon and away from Merlot in the final blend. It has a very ripe, opulent bouquet that does not quite convey its terroir with the same aplomb as say, the Phelan-Ségur. It translates more of the winemaking than the terroir. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, crisp acidity and quite an elegant finish. It is in the second half of this wine that the quality of the vintage shows through. Hopefully the aromatics will gain more composure and it will live up to the finish it currently displays. One to watch.In BondSG$453.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2014 Les Grands Chênes is plump, juicy and accessible, all of which make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. In 2014, Les Grands Chênes is on the more delicate side of things, but it is nevertheless very nicely done. Hints of licorice and lavender add nuance to the dark-toned flavors. The 2014 is delicious now, but it will develop more complexity over time. Tasted two times.In BondSG$219.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?In BondSG$246.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
This is very solid with a beautiful core of blackberry, wet-earth and walnut character. Full body and a long and flavorful finish. One of the best in a long time. Better than 2014?In BondSG$246.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
A very pretty and tight 2017 with dark-berry, blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Medium body, solid tannins and a fresh finish.In BondSG$233.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.In BondSG$245.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Lovely red with currant and berry aromas and flavors and just a hint of walnut. Full-bodied yet bright and vivid. Delicious fruit and firmness. Shows depth and tension. One of best ever.In BondSG$121.00 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!In BondSG$259.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Bernard Magrez's 2019 Les Grands Chênes is seriously impressive. Deep, layered and complex, the 2019 is full of character. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, new leather, licorice, cedar and iron all take shape in the glass. The long creamy finish. There is a lot of wine here, especially for the money. In a word: fabulous!In BondSG$137.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.In BondSG$231.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world.In BondSG$123.00 -
James Suckling (90-91)
Attractive blackcurrant and walnut character with some mineral and spice. Medium body. Fine tannins. Fresh finish. Not a big wine, but shows finesse and focus for the vintage.In BondSG$120.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
From ancient and predominantly ungrafted vines, Clos Manou's 2021 Cuvée 1850 Vignes Prephylloxeriques was matured in equal parts new oak and glass wine globes. Unwinding in the glass with notes of minty berries, violets, rose petals and lilac, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered and concentrated mid-palate, ripe tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, pure finish. In a blind tasting, this could cause serious problems for more than a few top-classified growths, but that's hardly surprising when one has seen Dief's impeccable vineyard work and spotlessly maintained winery.In BondSG$602.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (92+)
From an 18-hectare estate planted at a density of around 10,000 vines per hectare, the 2019 Clos Manou is a serious wine. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, cigar wrapper, licorice and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with terrific concentration, lively acids and plenty of ripe, powdery tannin that will reward a bit of bottle age. It's closed with an Ardeaseal technical cork as used by Burgundy's Domaine Ponsot among others. This estate merits a mention in any list of Bordeaux's finest under-the-radar producers.In BondSG$198.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Clos Manou, one-third aged in concrete, has closed down a little after bottle, yet still, it has a gorgeous bouquet with red berry fruit, blood orange and subtle sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with tannins that have firmed up since I tasted this from barrel - rendering a more "serious" Médoc that will require a little more aging than I estimated. Very fine.In BondSG$365.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)
The 2021 Clos Manou is supple, racy and super-expressive. A burst of red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, spice and lavender lend quite a bit of up front intensity. Clos Manou is beautifully done in 2021. It is sure to find many fans.In BondSG$255.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Clos Manou has a well-defined and succinct bouquet with blackberry, wild hedgerow, blue fruit and crushed stone aromas unfurling with aeration. This is heads above other Médoc wines that I tasted from this flight. The palate is medium-bodied, detailed and very harmonious, with seamlessly integrated oak, a fluidity that marks this out and exquisite mineralité on the finish. This is brilliant.In BondSG$344.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Clos Manou has a well-defined and succinct bouquet with blackberry, wild hedgerow, blue fruit and crushed stone aromas unfurling with aeration. This is heads above other Médoc wines that I tasted from this flight. The palate is medium-bodied, detailed and very harmonious, with seamlessly integrated oak, a fluidity that marks this out and exquisite mineralité on the finish. This is brilliant.In BondSG$174.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2009
Wine Advocate (92)
The finest Goulee to date, the wine has an opaque purple color, a glorious nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, forest floor, and some subtle charcoal, and fabulous fruit on the attack, mid-palate and finish. The wine is opulent, even viscous, with unreal concentration and a full-bodied purity and texture. This wine simply over-delivers at every stage of the tasting experience. It is definitely a candidate to buy by the caseful and drink over the next decade or more. This is a major sleeper of the vintage.In BondSG$395.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (87-89)
A fruity, accessible red, the Merlot-based 2013 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel jumps from the glass with sweet red berries, tobacco, flowers and spices. This is a very pretty, silky red from Cos d'Estournel with good near term potential and plenty of vintage 2013 brightness.In BondSG$241.00 -
James Suckling (93)
Deep, dark and rich fruit, from plums to berries. Full bodied, layered, dense and very rich. Best after 2022.In BondSG$262.00 -
James Suckling (92)
This is a rich and intense G with lots of dried berries and chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that nicely frame the wine nicely. Drinkable now, but can age well.In BondSG$221.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (86-88)
The 2020 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is perfumed and silky in the glass. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and crushed flowers lend attractive aromatic presence. This is an especially gracious style that feels a bit light, especially on the mid-palate and finish, where there is some loss of persistence.In BondSG$236.00
Though this appellation encompasses the entirety of the left bank north of the city of Bordeaux, when it appears on a label, it generally refers to the gravelly vineyards north of Saint-Estephe at the mouth of the Gironde. The wines here tend to mature more quickly, but they are by no means of lesser quality. The landscape here is dominated by the 25 Cru Bourgeois chateaux, producing perfumed wines of excellent structure and quality.
