Prices for the 1988 Bordeaux vintage have been on the march, so this truly represents great value in the market place at present.

“Suave, with sweet fruit on the attack, medium body, ripe tannin, and a lush finish, it will drink well for a decade or more.” eRobertParker.com

"An elegant, refined, open-textured red, with plenty of flavor packed into its sleek frame. Echoes of pure plum, berry, mint and tarragon reverberate on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"...impact of intense small berry flavour, spicy character and meaty complexity supported by a chewy, supple backbone." Jeremy Oliver

"...medium-bodied with firm, meaty tannins, very good weight and depth, the acidity maintaining sufficient freshness...oxtail, dried herbs and a touch of marjoram." eRobertParker.com

“Its only fault is that it is rarely seen on the market, most likely because it has all been consumed.” eRobertParker.com

 

Leoville-Poyferre is making greater and greater efforts to push the quality level closer to that of its neighbour, Leoville-Las-Cases.

Château Clerc Milon 2000 is an astonishing achievement for a Fifth Growth Bordeaux from this great vintage.

Grivot produces elegant Pinot Noirs poised at the pinnacle of premium Burgundy.

This sublime 2007 is the first vintage of this Echezeaux Grand Cru made by the hugely talented Anne Gros.

"...huge but sweet tannin, and fabulous precision as well as definition characterize this full-bodied, super-concentrated effort." eRoberParker.com

1970 is one of the finest post war Port vintages; a classic vintage that was declared by all the major port houses.

"A fabulous effort, this sleeper of the vintage may turn out to be the finest Troplong-Mondot since the 1990"

Château l’Evangile's 2002 vintage is drinking beautifully right now.

"This elegant, stylish, well-delineated Beychevelle offers finesse and beauty in a medium-bodied, firmly-structured, flavorful format..." eRobertParker.com

Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2005 is a shrewd buy for those seeking Bordeaux quality and value-for-money from the great 2005 Bordeaux vintage.

Château Calon-Ségur 2000 vintage is a great opportunity to taste a classic style of Saint-Estèphe from the great 2000 Bordeaux vintage.

"...a very good wine for the vintage – a real foodie wine." eRobertParker.com

"...a very good to excellent Ducru-Beaucaillou with an earthy, peppery nose of black fruits, earth, and minerals." eRobertParker.com

"Blackberry, blueberry, espresso roast, smoke, and a roasted component...intense, rich effort along with considerable structure, fabulous density, and a broad, deep, profound palate." eRobertParker.com

"Full-bodied, with chocolate, berry and earth flavors. Velvety tannins. Delicious, funky Beychevelle." Wine Spectator

"... the “Lafite Rothschild of St.-Julien.” An undeniable success...boasts sweet aromas of creme de cassis, spring flowers, pain grille, licorice, and road tar." eRobertParker.com

"Life's too short not to experience at least one bottle of Andre Brunel's Cuvee Centenaire!" eRobertParker.com

"Plush and very contemporary...opulent, fine-grained shiraz...Sweetly fruited, it’s long and gentle, with creamy oak smoothing out its sumptuous presence...." Jeremy Oliver

"...this is a wonderful 1998 Saint Julien. Probably one of the most elegant Ducru Beaucaillou wines in recent years." eRobertParker.com

"...earthy, meaty, gamey aromas with discernable notes of loam, underbrush and a touch of caramel over the sultana and Chinese dried plum fruit...scents of orange peel and dark chocolate..." eRobertParker.com

"…a stupendously fine second wine.” eRobertParker.com

"Rich, thick and unctuous, this sweet, smooth white offers apricot, peach, honey, butter, spicy and floral flavors, complex yet extremely well integrated." Wine Spectator

Château l’Evangile's 1994 vintage is drinking beautifully right now.

Ducru-Beaucaillou (lit. beautiful pebbles) is a 'super second' - offering superb value-for-money growth Claret.