This was a very fun experiment. I bought this for 149€ due to the 2013 vintage being terrible. Would this be a waste of money or a bargin? It was a bargin. Classic high end Bordeaux nose with complexity and flavour. Lots of mint. Tailed off quite quickly but still so much to enjoy. The art of wine making should shine through on "off" years as all of the producers make excellent wines in a 09 or 10 vintage. Will definately buy more!
Paired with cod, beans and chorizo — 2 days ago

Pooneet, Dick and 21 others liked this

Jay Kline

Great producers make great wines and often the most challenging vintages pull out their best

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Very dark and brooding wine. Blackcurrants and wood all every expressive. Will continue to improve. Served out of a magnum and paired with venison wellington — 9 days ago

David, Scott@Mister and 20 others liked this

Château Lafleur

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Beautiful wine that I have never tried before. Still very lively for being 31 years old with a strong tannic backbone. Drunk blind I was convinced this was a Barolo 🤦...didnt cover myself in glory with that guess! Served with steak, bernaise and french fries — a month ago

Austin, Doug and 27 others liked this

Doug Powers

Sounds amazing — last Lafleur I had was the 1983 (but in 1987)!! Great Pomerol!!

Jan de Weerd

31 years and, I assume based on your guess , still strong tannin structure. Merlot continues to amaze and surprise.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 2020

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Brilliant and complex wine. Personally i couldnt find any hint of sauvignon blanc on the nose and it reminds me more of a chardonnay. Great use of wood and acidity. Will improve in the coming years. Highly recommmend! Served with roasted cauliflower soup — 2 days ago

Bob, Pooneet and 18 others liked this

Vilmart & Cie

Grande Réserve Brut Premier Cru Champagne Blend 2009

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Aged beautifully with brioche and baked apples. Delicious with excellent QPR — 2 days ago

Pooneet, Dick and 14 others liked this

Weingut Keller

Bürgel Spätburgunder 2020

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

After drinking mainly Bordeaux and Rioja over the christmas period this was much lighter. Nose of cherries, raspberries, tar and orange peel. Palate was similar but needed more air to catch up. Elegant and balanced. Paired excellently with roast duck legs, orange sauce and roast potatoes. — 21 days ago

Dave, Bob and 24 others liked this

Château Chasse-Spleen

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Andrew McIntyre

9.2

Impressive showing...maybe needs 1-2 years for a more rounded enjoyment but this was already very pleasant. — a month ago

Peter, Jan and 11 others liked this