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It’s 50 years to the month since Tony Laithwaite brought his first haul of wines back from the small, unheralded châteaux of Bordeaux and proved that quality could – and should – trump big names every time. This dozen keeps that tradition going, with ripe juicy flavours galore and two very impressive Gold-medal wines.
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It’s 50 years to the month since Tony Laithwaite brought his first haul of wines back from the small, unheralded châteaux of Bordeaux and proved that quality could – and should – trump big names every time. This dozen keeps that tradition going, with ripe juicy flavours galore and two very impressive Gold-medal wines.
It’s 50 years to the month since Tony Laithwaite brought his first haul of wines back from the small, unheralded châteaux of Bordeaux and proved that quality could – and should – trump big names every time. This dozen keeps that tradition going, with ripe juicy flavours galore and two very impressive Gold-medal wines.
Bordeaux AOC
For a glassful of easy going, top value claret, still with all that elegance, the charming Les Hauts. Read more
Tasting notes
More of the ripe summer berries, with firm, rounded tannins
Aroma
Ripe black summer fruits with a creamy note
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Contains sulphites
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Bordeaux AOC
Appealing ripe fruit and velvety structure in this approachable claret from a small estate. Read more
Tasting notes
Silky, generous plum and cassis with sleek rounded tannins
Aroma
Upfront plum, blackcurrant, cream and spice
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Bordeaux AOC
Forward, juicy Merlot fruit in this appealing claret from the lovely ripe 2018 vintage. Read more
Tasting notes
Velvety ripe fruit – blackcurrant and plum – with rounded tannins
Aroma
Ripe black cherry, cassis and subtle floral hints
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Contains sulphites
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Bordeaux AOC
Top vintage, full-on velvety ripe fruit Bordeaux from Ludovic Roussillon's bemedalled family estate. Read more
Tasting notes
Smooth and velvety with ripe damson, cassis fruit; hints of spicy oak
Aroma
Ripe plum aromas with notes of tobacco and spice
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Medoc AOC
Gold-medal six-year-old Médoc to enjoy now. Cru Bourgeois – a clear indication of quality and value. Read more
Tasting notes
Silky cassis and blueberry with firm structural tannins below
Aroma
Pretty blackcurrant, redcurrant and cedar complexity
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Contains sulphites
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Medoc AOC
Gold medal Médoc with supple, velvety fruit, length and structure. A very approachable claret. Read more
Tasting notes
Ripe black summer fruits, good structure, a hint of spice
Aroma
Plum, blackberry and cassis, leafy
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
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