2003 Chateau Lynch-Bages
The 2003 Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most powerful and distinctive wines from a historic Pauillac estate that has consistently outperformed its Fifth Growth classification. Originally part of the Lynch family holdings in the 18th century and revitalized under the Cazes family since 1939, Lynch-Bages has built a global reputation for producing bold, age-worthy Cabernet-driven Bordeaux with remarkable consistency. By the early 2000s, Jean-Michel Cazes had firmly positioned the estate as one of Bordeaux’s premier “overachievers,” blending traditional Pauillac character with modern polish. The estate’s gravel-rich vineyards on the Bages plateau contribute to its signature structure, concentration, and longevity. The 2003 Bordeaux vintage was defined by one of Europe’s most extreme heatwaves, resulting in unusually ripe, opulent wines. While some estates struggled with overripeness, Lynch-Bages excelled due to meticulous vineyard management and terroir resilience. The blend was approximately 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.
- $225.00
- $145.00
2003 Chateau Lynch-Bages
The 2003 Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most powerful and distinctive wines from a historic Pauillac estate that has consistently outperformed its Fifth Growth classification. Originally part of the Lynch family holdings in the 18th century and revitalized under the Cazes family since 1939, Lynch-Bages has built a global reputation for producing bold, age-worthy Cabernet-driven Bordeaux with remarkable consistency. By the early 2000s, Jean-Michel Cazes had firmly positioned the estate as one of Bordeaux’s premier “overachievers,” blending traditional Pauillac character with modern polish. The estate’s gravel-rich vineyards on the Bages plateau contribute to its signature structure, concentration, and longevity. The 2003 Bordeaux vintage was defined by one of Europe’s most extreme heatwaves, resulting in unusually ripe, opulent wines. While some estates struggled with overripeness, Lynch-Bages excelled due to meticulous vineyard management and terroir resilience. The blend was approximately 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.
$225.00
- 750 ML
2019 Chateau Haut Brion
The 2019 Château Haut-Brion is one of the most compelling modern releases from Bordeaux’s oldest First Growth, a property whose history dates back to 1533 when Jean de Pontac established the estate in Pessac-Léognan. As the only non-Médoc wine included in the 1855 First Growth Classification, Haut-Brion has long held a unique place in Bordeaux, renowned for combining aristocratic structure with distinctive Graves minerality, tobacco, and smoky complexity. Under the Dillon family and Domaine Clarence Dillon, the château has continued to refine its precision while preserving its centuries-old identity, and the 2019 vintage stands as a major benchmark for the estate. The 2019 growing season in Bordeaux delivered exceptional conditions: a warm, dry summer balanced by timely rainfall and cool nights, allowing for outstanding phenolic ripeness, freshness, and concentration. Haut-Brion’s final blend was approximately 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, showcasing both richness and extraordinary balance. Critics widely regard it as one of the estate’s greatest young wines, with scores frequently reaching 98–100 points.
- $549.99
- $397.27
2019 Chateau Haut Brion
The 2019 Château Haut-Brion is one of the most compelling modern releases from Bordeaux’s oldest First Growth, a property whose history dates back to 1533 when Jean de Pontac established the estate in Pessac-Léognan. As the only non-Médoc wine included in the 1855 First Growth Classification, Haut-Brion has long held a unique place in Bordeaux, renowned for combining aristocratic structure with distinctive Graves minerality, tobacco, and smoky complexity. Under the Dillon family and Domaine Clarence Dillon, the château has continued to refine its precision while preserving its centuries-old identity, and the 2019 vintage stands as a major benchmark for the estate. The 2019 growing season in Bordeaux delivered exceptional conditions: a warm, dry summer balanced by timely rainfall and cool nights, allowing for outstanding phenolic ripeness, freshness, and concentration. Haut-Brion’s final blend was approximately 48.7% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8.1% Cabernet Franc, showcasing both richness and extraordinary balance. Critics widely regard it as one of the estate’s greatest young wines, with scores frequently reaching 98–100 points.
$549.99
- 750 ML
2017 Chateau Beychevelle
The 2017 Château Beychevelle is a polished expression of one of Saint-Julien’s most visually iconic and historically significant estates. Dating back to the 16th century, Beychevelle earned its name from the legend that passing ships would “baisse voile” (lower their sails) in respect to the powerful Duke of Épernon, whose emblematic ship still adorns the château’s label. Classified as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Beychevelle has long been known for producing elegant, approachable Saint-Julien wines with increasing precision in the modern era. Since significant investment and technical modernization in the 1980s and 1990s, the estate has elevated quality considerably, and by 2017 it was firmly considered one of the top performers in its classification. The 2017 Bordeaux vintage was heavily impacted by severe spring frosts across many appellations, but Saint-Julien was relatively fortunate, allowing Beychevelle to produce a successful and balanced wine. The final blend consisted primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (around 50%), Merlot (41%), with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc completing the composition. The result is a wine marked by vibrant cassis, black cherry, cedar, graphite, violets, and tobacco, framed by silky tannins and refined oak integration. Critics consistently scored it in the 94–96 point range, with praise for its aromatic lift, purity, and classical restraint.
- $119.00
- $65.00
2017 Chateau Beychevelle
The 2017 Château Beychevelle is a polished expression of one of Saint-Julien’s most visually iconic and historically significant estates. Dating back to the 16th century, Beychevelle earned its name from the legend that passing ships would “baisse voile” (lower their sails) in respect to the powerful Duke of Épernon, whose emblematic ship still adorns the château’s label. Classified as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Beychevelle has long been known for producing elegant, approachable Saint-Julien wines with increasing precision in the modern era. Since significant investment and technical modernization in the 1980s and 1990s, the estate has elevated quality considerably, and by 2017 it was firmly considered one of the top performers in its classification. The 2017 Bordeaux vintage was heavily impacted by severe spring frosts across many appellations, but Saint-Julien was relatively fortunate, allowing Beychevelle to produce a successful and balanced wine. The final blend consisted primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (around 50%), Merlot (41%), with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc completing the composition. The result is a wine marked by vibrant cassis, black cherry, cedar, graphite, violets, and tobacco, framed by silky tannins and refined oak integration. Critics consistently scored it in the 94–96 point range, with praise for its aromatic lift, purity, and classical restraint.
$119.00
- 750 ML
2004 Chateau Gloria
The 2004 Château Gloria is one of the standout value wines from Saint-Julien, produced by an estate with an unusually modern but highly respected history. Unlike many classified Bordeaux Châteaux, Gloria was assembled piece by piece beginning in 1942 by Henri Martin, who acquired prime vineyard parcels from several Grand Cru Classé estates throughout Saint-Julien. Over decades, Martin built Gloria into a property that consistently punches above its non-classified status, often rivaling neighboring classified growths for quality. By 2004, under the Martin family’s stewardship, Château Gloria had firmly established itself as one of Bordeaux’s greatest insider buys—delivering traditional Left Bank structure with notable accessibility. The 2004 vintage in Bordeaux favored disciplined estates, and Gloria performed exceptionally well thanks to Saint-Julien’s ideal gravel terroir and careful vineyard management. The blend was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, creating a classically styled wine with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, earth, graphite, and subtle spice. Compared with more powerful neighboring estates, the 2004 Gloria is known for being slightly softer and more approachable earlier, while still retaining excellent structure and aging capability.
- $109.99
- $55.00
2004 Chateau Gloria
The 2004 Château Gloria is one of the standout value wines from Saint-Julien, produced by an estate with an unusually modern but highly respected history. Unlike many classified Bordeaux Châteaux, Gloria was assembled piece by piece beginning in 1942 by Henri Martin, who acquired prime vineyard parcels from several Grand Cru Classé estates throughout Saint-Julien. Over decades, Martin built Gloria into a property that consistently punches above its non-classified status, often rivaling neighboring classified growths for quality. By 2004, under the Martin family’s stewardship, Château Gloria had firmly established itself as one of Bordeaux’s greatest insider buys—delivering traditional Left Bank structure with notable accessibility. The 2004 vintage in Bordeaux favored disciplined estates, and Gloria performed exceptionally well thanks to Saint-Julien’s ideal gravel terroir and careful vineyard management. The blend was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, creating a classically styled wine with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, earth, graphite, and subtle spice. Compared with more powerful neighboring estates, the 2004 Gloria is known for being slightly softer and more approachable earlier, while still retaining excellent structure and aging capability.
$109.99
- 750 ML
2019 Chateau Palmer
The 2019 Château Palmer is one of the standout wines of modern Bordeaux and a benchmark Margaux, combining the estate’s signature sensuality with extraordinary precision and power. The blend—dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot—delivers an intensely aromatic profile of black cherry, cassis, violets, rose petals, graphite, sweet tobacco, and exotic spice. Critics consistently scored it at the top of the vintage, with Robert Parker awarding 96+ points, Jeb Dunnuck 97, James Suckling 99, and Falstaff 98, cementing it as one of the elite wines of the exceptional 2019 Bordeaux harvest. Stylistically, 2019 Palmer is richer and more classical than the flamboyant 2018, with immense concentration balanced by freshness and remarkable finesse. The biodynamic farming at Palmer continues to enhance purity and terroir expression, giving the wine velvety tannins, layered dark fruit, floral complexity, and a saline mineral edge that should evolve beautifully for decades. Most collectors should target a drinking window from roughly 2029–2055+, though patient buyers may be rewarded even further.
- $309.99
- $202.99
2019 Chateau Palmer
The 2019 Château Palmer is one of the standout wines of modern Bordeaux and a benchmark Margaux, combining the estate’s signature sensuality with extraordinary precision and power. The blend—dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot—delivers an intensely aromatic profile of black cherry, cassis, violets, rose petals, graphite, sweet tobacco, and exotic spice. Critics consistently scored it at the top of the vintage, with Robert Parker awarding 96+ points, Jeb Dunnuck 97, James Suckling 99, and Falstaff 98, cementing it as one of the elite wines of the exceptional 2019 Bordeaux harvest. Stylistically, 2019 Palmer is richer and more classical than the flamboyant 2018, with immense concentration balanced by freshness and remarkable finesse. The biodynamic farming at Palmer continues to enhance purity and terroir expression, giving the wine velvety tannins, layered dark fruit, floral complexity, and a saline mineral edge that should evolve beautifully for decades. Most collectors should target a drinking window from roughly 2029–2055+, though patient buyers may be rewarded even further.
$309.99
- 750 ML
1995 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion
The 1995 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a classic, powerful Pessac-Léognan that reflects both the estate’s muscular house style and the structured nature of the 1995 Bordeaux vintage. Produced from a blend centered on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it offers deep aromas of cassis, blackberry, tobacco, graphite, smoky earth, and the estate’s signature scorched gravel and meaty complexity. Robert Parker scored it 95+ points, describing it as a massive, slow-evolving wine with significant tannic structure and long-term aging potential, while Wine Spectator rated it 92 points for its tightly woven richness and cigar-box elegance. This vintage is known more for structure, concentration, and longevity than immediate charm. At over 30 years of age, well-stored bottles are entering a mature drinking window, though many still show firmness and benefit from extended decanting. Expect tertiary layers of leather, truffle, dried tobacco, and roasted herbs to complement its still-vibrant dark fruit core. Drink now through roughly 2035 depending on provenance.
- $499.99
- $285.00
1995 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion
The 1995 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a classic, powerful Pessac-Léognan that reflects both the estate’s muscular house style and the structured nature of the 1995 Bordeaux vintage. Produced from a blend centered on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it offers deep aromas of cassis, blackberry, tobacco, graphite, smoky earth, and the estate’s signature scorched gravel and meaty complexity. Robert Parker scored it 95+ points, describing it as a massive, slow-evolving wine with significant tannic structure and long-term aging potential, while Wine Spectator rated it 92 points for its tightly woven richness and cigar-box elegance. This vintage is known more for structure, concentration, and longevity than immediate charm. At over 30 years of age, well-stored bottles are entering a mature drinking window, though many still show firmness and benefit from extended decanting. Expect tertiary layers of leather, truffle, dried tobacco, and roasted herbs to complement its still-vibrant dark fruit core. Drink now through roughly 2035 depending on provenance.
$499.99
- 750 ML
1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
The1993 vintage from Château Mouton Rothschild is as much a cultural artifact as it is an extraordinary bottle of wine, marked by one of the most unusual chapters in the château’s legendary artist-label tradition. That year’s label was created by the celebrated painter Balthus, whose dreamlike composition originally depicted a reclining young nude figure, an image that French audiences viewed as classical and poetic, but which ran afoul of U.S. labeling regulations. As a result, bottles destined for the American market were issued with a modified version of the artwork, discreetly omitting the nude figure, making the original European label a fascinating and highly collectible rarity. Beyond the controversy lies the true essence of Mouton: a wine estate where art, culture, and viticulture converge at the highest level. In the glass, the 1993 reveals refined notes of cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, and graphite wrapped in silky tannins, a graceful expression of Pauillac elegance. More than a vintage, it represents the audacious spirit that has long defined Mouton Rothschild, an estate that doesn’t simply produce great Bordeaux, but elevates every bottle into a conversation piece, a collectible work of art, and a testament to the enduring brilliance of one of the world’s most revered First Growths.
- $649.99
- $455.00
1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
The1993 vintage from Château Mouton Rothschild is as much a cultural artifact as it is an extraordinary bottle of wine, marked by one of the most unusual chapters in the château’s legendary artist-label tradition. That year’s label was created by the celebrated painter Balthus, whose dreamlike composition originally depicted a reclining young nude figure, an image that French audiences viewed as classical and poetic, but which ran afoul of U.S. labeling regulations. As a result, bottles destined for the American market were issued with a modified version of the artwork, discreetly omitting the nude figure, making the original European label a fascinating and highly collectible rarity. Beyond the controversy lies the true essence of Mouton: a wine estate where art, culture, and viticulture converge at the highest level. In the glass, the 1993 reveals refined notes of cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, and graphite wrapped in silky tannins, a graceful expression of Pauillac elegance. More than a vintage, it represents the audacious spirit that has long defined Mouton Rothschild, an estate that doesn’t simply produce great Bordeaux, but elevates every bottle into a conversation piece, a collectible work of art, and a testament to the enduring brilliance of one of the world’s most revered First Growths.
$649.99
- 750 ML
2015 La Dame de Montrose
The 2015 La Dame de Montrose, the elegant second wine of Château Montrose, offers a compelling expression of Saint-Estèphe with both pedigree and approachability. The estate itself dates back to 1815, when it was founded by Étienne Théodore Dumoulin on gravelly rises overlooking the Gironde estuary—an ideal terroir that would eventually earn Montrose its classification as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Over the decades, Château Montrose has built a reputation for producing structured, long-lived wines, and in more recent years, under the ownership of the Bouygues family, the estate has embraced a meticulous, sustainability-driven approach to viticulture and winemaking. The current technical team, led by experienced estate director Hervé Berland (formerly of Château Mouton Rothschild), focuses on precision and balance, ensuring that even the second wine reflects the estate’s grand vin philosophy. La Dame de Montrose is crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, depending on the vintage. The 2015 vintage—widely regarded as exceptional across Bordeaux—allowed for optimal ripeness and concentration, resulting in a wine that is both plush and structured. Compared to the grand vin, La Dame emphasizes earlier-drinking charm, showcasing ripe dark fruit, cassis, and plum layered with notes of graphite, cedar, and subtle spice. The tannins are refined yet present, offering enough backbone for mid-term aging while remaining accessible in its youth. This wine captures the essence of Saint-Estèphe’s power and depth, while delivering a polished, approachable style that makes it an excellent introduction to one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates.
- $69.99
- $48.89
2015 La Dame de Montrose
The 2015 La Dame de Montrose, the elegant second wine of Château Montrose, offers a compelling expression of Saint-Estèphe with both pedigree and approachability. The estate itself dates back to 1815, when it was founded by Étienne Théodore Dumoulin on gravelly rises overlooking the Gironde estuary—an ideal terroir that would eventually earn Montrose its classification as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Over the decades, Château Montrose has built a reputation for producing structured, long-lived wines, and in more recent years, under the ownership of the Bouygues family, the estate has embraced a meticulous, sustainability-driven approach to viticulture and winemaking. The current technical team, led by experienced estate director Hervé Berland (formerly of Château Mouton Rothschild), focuses on precision and balance, ensuring that even the second wine reflects the estate’s grand vin philosophy. La Dame de Montrose is crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, depending on the vintage. The 2015 vintage—widely regarded as exceptional across Bordeaux—allowed for optimal ripeness and concentration, resulting in a wine that is both plush and structured. Compared to the grand vin, La Dame emphasizes earlier-drinking charm, showcasing ripe dark fruit, cassis, and plum layered with notes of graphite, cedar, and subtle spice. The tannins are refined yet present, offering enough backbone for mid-term aging while remaining accessible in its youth. This wine captures the essence of Saint-Estèphe’s power and depth, while delivering a polished, approachable style that makes it an excellent introduction to one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates.
$69.99
- 750 ML
1999 Chateau Pichon-Lalande
The 1999 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a refined expression of one of the most elegant estates in Pauillac, long admired for producing wines that balance the power of Pauillac with an almost Margaux-like finesse. The château’s modern reputation was largely shaped by the legendary stewardship of May‑Eliane de Lencquesaing, who guided the estate from the late 1970s through the early 2000s and elevated it to First Growth–level acclaim among collectors. Today part of the portfolio of Louis Roederer, the estate has historically distinguished itself through a higher proportion of Merlot than most Pauillac properties, giving its wines an unmistakable plushness and aromatic grace. The 1999 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by a relatively classic growing season—moderate temperatures and balanced ripening that favored elegance over sheer concentration. Pichon Lalande’s vineyard, situated on deep gravel soils overlooking the Gironde estuary and neighboring the famed Château Latour, benefits from exceptional drainage and heat retention, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve full phenolic maturity while preserving freshness. In the glass, the 1999 reveals a beautifully evolved aromatic profile: cassis, red currant, and black cherry layered with cedar, cigar box, and graphite, alongside tertiary notes of dried rose petal, leather, and forest floor. The palate is medium to full-bodied with silky, resolved tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent mineral core that carries the wine through a long, graceful finish.
- $325.00
- $185.00
1999 Chateau Pichon-Lalande
The 1999 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a refined expression of one of the most elegant estates in Pauillac, long admired for producing wines that balance the power of Pauillac with an almost Margaux-like finesse. The château’s modern reputation was largely shaped by the legendary stewardship of May‑Eliane de Lencquesaing, who guided the estate from the late 1970s through the early 2000s and elevated it to First Growth–level acclaim among collectors. Today part of the portfolio of Louis Roederer, the estate has historically distinguished itself through a higher proportion of Merlot than most Pauillac properties, giving its wines an unmistakable plushness and aromatic grace. The 1999 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by a relatively classic growing season—moderate temperatures and balanced ripening that favored elegance over sheer concentration. Pichon Lalande’s vineyard, situated on deep gravel soils overlooking the Gironde estuary and neighboring the famed Château Latour, benefits from exceptional drainage and heat retention, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve full phenolic maturity while preserving freshness. In the glass, the 1999 reveals a beautifully evolved aromatic profile: cassis, red currant, and black cherry layered with cedar, cigar box, and graphite, alongside tertiary notes of dried rose petal, leather, and forest floor. The palate is medium to full-bodied with silky, resolved tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent mineral core that carries the wine through a long, graceful finish.
$325.00
- 750 ML