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816. Château Nenin, Pomerol, 2010
So this precise wine also appeared on 2014’s paper 2…who knew? The wine of the Merlot / Carmenère line-up. Deep ruby-black. Deep and full …
742. Château Troplong-Mondot, Mondot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 2010
Bought at the estate, after a fantastic lunch at their restaurant, then a tour of the estate. Not cheap, but a very enjoyable bottle …
665. Château La Pointe, Pomerol, 1998
One added to the Princess first lot by Paul buying from his Dad’s stocks. Apart from the stupidly huge label, it actually turned out …
625. Château Feytit-Clinet, Pomerol, 2003
This is highly reflective of the oven-baked 2003 vintage. But nice, nevertheless – even if not ‘classic’ Pomerol. Reminiscent of Southern Rhône wine in …
472. Château Larmande, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 1982
In the hunt for a reasonably priced 1982 Bordeaux for Katy’s brother’s girlfriend’s birthday (a 1982 baby…), which ultimately yielded Langoa-Barton, we picked this …
451. Château Laforge, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2003
Picked this up as a discounted case from J&B via Rob. When I started to hear comments about 2003s (for which St Emilion is …
405. Château Pavie Macquin, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, 1996
Had this with Christmas lunch 2007, and although it was quite nice, it didn’t really merit the effort to get this label off! Pavie-Macquin …
365. Château-Figeac, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, 1995
So to continue my dinner theme of 1995 (after repeating the Schmitges experience), we came to a pair of Bordeaux. Served with roast rack …
340. Château Valandraud, Virginie de Valandraud Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2000
My first Bordeaux from the lauded 2000 vintage. Jean-Luc Thunevin’s wines have recently been criticised for being “too short-lived” for ‘proper’ Bordeaux. Well, I’d …
182. Château Angelus, 1er Grand Cru Classé St Emilion Grand Cru, 1997
Picked-up as a £20-off “bargain”. Ready to drink at Christmas 2004. Deep plum colour with garnet rim. Milk chocolatey or cocoa powder nose over …