Samuel Johnson commented “He who aspires to be a serious wine drinker must drink claret.” And we can only agree. Fashions come and go but Red Bordeaux remains a mainstay of our list. We have tasted through our portfolio to select a large handful that delivers fantastic quality at various price points, from both banks of the Gironde. The wines are a testament to the nuanced complexity achieved by blending. The thick skinned, later ripening Cabernet thrives on the left bank and delivers concentrated dark fruits, graphite precision and sleek, firm tannins. On the right bank, in Pomerol and St Emilion, Merlot reigns supreme with its ripe plummy fruit, softer tannins and luscious silky texture.
IN BOND prices exclude UK Duty and VAT. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries. Duty and VAT must be paid before delivery can take place.
RETAIL prices include UK Duty and VAT. Wines for UK delivery can only be purchased this way.
Additional Information
Duty Paid wines have been removed from Bond and cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. These wines must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.
En Primeur wines can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.
Availability
NOW – These wines are available immediately.
LATER – These wines are available later. If you buy for delivery, we will contact you on arrival to schedule a delivery date. If you buy for storage, your wines will be transferred automatically on arrival.
Tax status
IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.
DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.
EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.
