Regarded by many as a candidate for wine of the 2009 Bordeaux vintage. A huge accolade indeed for La Mission Haut-Brion considering the quite phenomenal wines being released. The 2009 can boast a colour that is almost impenetrable and a exciting bouquet of blackberry, truffles and spicy earth. The concentration of the palate is something to behold itself. A vinosity that is hard to find elsewhere, the flavours in the mouth follow on from the nose in nice order, yet the sheer power of the wine quite extraordinary. Layers of flavours continue throughout the palate and continue well into its length. Will no doubt be in short supply as all clamour to get a piece of this Bordeaux masterpiece.

While Chateau Latour might be proximate to the famed Leoville estate, Chateau Leoville-Las-Cases is individually distinguished for its own unique character, and regularly is called the best wine of St-Julien. Classic Las Cases wines show incredible perfume, a result of lower temperature fermentation and an adherence to around three quarters of their barrels being new oak. The 2010 is as always Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, and shows with elegance, finesse and yet a layered complexity that draws the drinker in. Potential for this wine is immense; a life of 30 to 40 years in cellar should be considered.

Château Léoville-Las-Cases is classified as a 2nd Growth, but can rightfully claim to produce wines equal and superior to some 1st growths. Léoville's label (Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases) doesn't mention the

Elegant and aristocratic kaleidoscope of aromas, an abundance of fruit flavours, blackberry, mulberry and blueberry with supporting complexity of mint, eucalypt, rhubarb, Turkish delight and cinnamon. The palate offers a rich tapestry of enjoyment and fulfilment of flavours of raspberry, strawberry and boysenberry to name a few. Made by Jim Barry.

Guigal are one of the cornerstones of the Côte Rôtie appellation after Etienne Guigal founded the estate in 1946, tending vines that have produced world class wines for over 2,000 years. The 2005 Côte Rôtie is a blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Viognier is a truly remarkable wine from vintage that was considered difficult by many. That is impossible to tell when enjoying a bottle of this 100 Robert Parker pointed Côte Rôtie that is voluptuous and complex. Still tightly wound and a little shy, the 2005 will age easily for 20+ years which should be considered mandatory.

Vinedo Chadwick Cabernet is the top tier red from the winery owned by the Chadwick–Errázuriz family. Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is full bodied with incredible length and fruit-forward complexity. Viñedo Chadwick is the culmination of the Chadwick family’s wish to honour Errazuriz patriarch Don Alfonso Chadwick Errazuriz with an ultra-premium wine fit to take on the best examples on the world stage. The initial 1999 vintage was an immediate critical success, and in 2014, it became the first Chilean wine to have ever been awarded 100 points (by James Suckling).

Prepare for a truly captivating experience with the 2018 Vérité La Muse. Imagine a rich tapestry of aromas: luscious dark plums and ripe blackberries mingle with hints of violet, sweet cedar, and a touch of cocoa powder. Take a sip, and your palate is enveloped in layers of concentrated black cherry and cassis, beautifully balanced by savoury notes of graphite and a whisper of earthy forest floor. This is a full-bodied Merlot blend, yet it moves with grace, showcasing velvety tannins and a finish that lingers impressively, echoing its dark fruit and subtle spice. A truly profound and elegant wine.