1995 Carruades de Lafite, Ch. Lafite, Pauillac

[Minimum Order 12x75cl]

1996 Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil, Salon

[Minimum Order 12x75cl]

1996 Ch. Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc

At its peak now this is still an excellent glass of traditional (in the good sense) claret that will accompany many an autumnal dinner with style - and a bit of a bargain at this price too! Once opene

1996 Ch. Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien

It doesn't get much more classical than this, it's as English in its way as roast beef followed by spotted dick for pud; this Gruaud is drinking beautifully and will remind the consumer of why Bordeau

1996 Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac

This is a bit of a beast, if a sophisticated one and could really use another three or four years under its belt but it's a really good buy now for laying down. It can be opened and enjoyed now but I

1996 Ch. Talbot, Saint-Julien

This is very good, a classically styled Talbot with lovely fruit, mature flavours and good balance. Again, lots of bangs for your bucks.

1999 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru 'Aux Brulees', Dom. Engel

[Minimum Order 12x75cl]

1999 Vosne-Romanee, Dom. Engel

[Minimum Order 12x75cl]

2001 Cote Rotie, Rene Rostaing

Minimum Order 6x75cl

2002 Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi, Dom. Pousse d'Or

'As is usually the case, this is even bigger and more powerful than the Bressandes with a more reserved, tighter and less expressive nose of game, black fruit and underbrush leading to muscular, taut