2010 Premium Mixed Case

Three bottles of each of our higher end and classed Growth wines. These should provide delicious drinking for decades to come. Our En Primeur terms apply.

3 bottles ChÂteau Talbot 4eme Cru ClassÉ, St-Julien 2010

A favourite, top notch claret with a really loyal British following. Named after the Earl of Shrewsbury who famously, unarmed, lost the Battle of Castillon in 1453, which ended the 100 years war and returned Bordeaux to the French after almost 350 years of British rule. This is very consistent, high quality St-Julien. Approachable and should be drinking early on. One of Talbot’s best wines in recent years.

"Dark crimson. Delightful, rather floral fragrance. Medium weight. Polished and fine. A really very winning wine with great balance even if it is not the most intense 2010. For relatively early drinking."—Jancis Robinson 17/20 points

"This super focused and firm, with a bright and intense fruit. Full and super silky, with a long, long finish. Super straight and beautiful. This is better in 2010." —James Suckling 92-93

3 bottles ChÂteau Gazin, Pomerol 2010

Gazin has a reputation for producing stunning Merlot-based wines but without the astronomical prices that other top wines from this region command. Their 2010 is really serious Pomerol that will drink wonderfully for another 20 years at least.

"2010: Another remarkable effort from Gazin, the big, powerful, dense 2010 boasts an opaque purple color along with loads of black currant and kirsch-like fruit intermixed with licorice, caramel, mocha and toasty oak. This seriously endowed, broodingly backward cuvee requires 6-8 years of cellaring and should keep for three decades or more."—Robert Parker 93-95

3 bottles ChÂteau D’ Issan, Margaux 3eme Cru Classe 2010

Château D’Issan has an impressive history: it's wine was served at the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine, it was commended for the cellars of the Prince of Wales in 1723 and it was the favourite at the court of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria.

"2010: Emmanuel Cruse has done a superb job at this moated castle on the southern approach to the appellation of Margaux. The dense blue/purple-tinged 2010 reveals notes of violets, blue and black fruits, a striking minerality, excellent purity, texture and length, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and noticeable but sweet, well-integrated tannins. It should drink well in 5-6 years and last 25-35."—Robert Parker 94-96

3 bottles ChÂteau Langoa-Barton 3eme Cru Classe, St-Julien 2010

Langoa has been in the Barton family for almost 200 years and is now often the equal of the other Barton vineyard, Leoville. A 3rd Growth, Langoa is one of the very best estates in St-Julien. The 2010 vintage is superb—very refined, concentrated Claret that will last for decades.

"What a depth of fruit here, with dark chocolate and currants and blackberries. Full and velvety. Wonderful texture. Like it. Better than 2009."—James Suckling 93-94

 

Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries to UK mainland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for the UK and 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for Northern Ireland, Highlands and islands. Please note there is a surcharge for delivery to Northern Ireland and Islands. Please call 020 7549 7900 for more info or read our Delivery/Collection Information and Terms & Conditions. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment.