Bordeaux En Primeur – Pessac revisited
Day 3, final day and feeling refreshed after a superb supper last night at Le Noailles washed down with a sumptuous bottle of 01 Ch Grand Puy Lacoste.
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James Low
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James Low
Ch Palmer 2015 | £1080/6 IB | “incredible character and style… the new 1961” 99-100
The Chateau enjoyed almost perfect conditions during picking with superb phenolic ripeness; a trait of this appellation in 2015. The Merlot is magnificent, aromatic and beautifully ripe. The relatively high alcohol is balanced by the dense tannic structure. The wine...
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James Low
New Margaux 2015 Releases: Ch d’Issan £420 IB | Ch Brane-Cantenac £460 IB
This morning two of our favourite Margaux chateaux are out of the blocks. Margaux was one of the most successful appellations in 2015 and these both deserve a place in your cellar.
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James Low
Chx Grand Puy Lacoste & Haut Batailley 2015 | Sheer brilliance from Francois-Xavier Borie
We look forward to tasting with Francois-Xavier Borie every year for the simple reason that he makes great wine. Year in year out he makes some of the most sought after wines in Pauillac, not necessarily the grandest, but certainly...
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James Low
Brilliant value 2015 releases from Pomerol Master, Denis Durantou
Yesterday we saw the release of three outstanding value 2015s from the Denis Durantou stable, one of Pomerol’s most famous wine makers: La Chenade Lalande de Pomerol at £62.50 per 6 IB, Ch Les Cruzelles Lalande de Pomerol at £90 per 6 IB...