2018 Chateau Leoville Poyferre
The 2018 Château Léoville Poyferré is a compelling modern expression of one of Saint-Julien’s most celebrated Second Growth estates. Owned and meticulously guided by the Cuvelier family since 1920, the château has undergone a stylistic renaissance under the technical direction of renowned consultant Michel Rolland. Historically, Léoville Poyferré was part of the vast Léoville estate that was divided in the 19th century into three properties—today known as Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Léoville Barton, and Léoville Poyferré—each developing its own distinctive style within the gravelly terraces that define Saint-Julien. The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic of the decade. A challenging early season with heavy mildew pressure was followed by a spectacularly warm and dry summer, producing small berries with extraordinary concentration and ripeness. Léoville Poyferré’s vineyards—planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon with significant Merlot and smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot—sit on deep Günzian gravel soils that provide excellent drainage and heat retention. The result is a wine of impressive density and polish. Aromatically, the 2018 reveals layers of cassis, black cherry, and dark plum interwoven with graphite, cedar, cocoa, and subtle violets. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and luxurious, yet remarkably precise, with velvety tannins and a vibrant structural spine that carries through a long, mineral-driven finish.
- $149.99
- $95.00
2018 Chateau Leoville Poyferre
The 2018 Château Léoville Poyferré is a compelling modern expression of one of Saint-Julien’s most celebrated Second Growth estates. Owned and meticulously guided by the Cuvelier family since 1920, the château has undergone a stylistic renaissance under the technical direction of renowned consultant Michel Rolland. Historically, Léoville Poyferré was part of the vast Léoville estate that was divided in the 19th century into three properties—today known as Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Léoville Barton, and Léoville Poyferré—each developing its own distinctive style within the gravelly terraces that define Saint-Julien. The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic of the decade. A challenging early season with heavy mildew pressure was followed by a spectacularly warm and dry summer, producing small berries with extraordinary concentration and ripeness. Léoville Poyferré’s vineyards—planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon with significant Merlot and smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot—sit on deep Günzian gravel soils that provide excellent drainage and heat retention. The result is a wine of impressive density and polish. Aromatically, the 2018 reveals layers of cassis, black cherry, and dark plum interwoven with graphite, cedar, cocoa, and subtle violets. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and luxurious, yet remarkably precise, with velvety tannins and a vibrant structural spine that carries through a long, mineral-driven finish.
$149.99
- 750 ML
1987 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
The 1987 Château Cos d’Estournel is a striking expression of a Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, an appellation known for its structured, tannic, and long-lived wines. Cos d’Estournel, often called the “Oriental Château” due to its pagoda-inspired architecture, was founded in 1811 by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel and has a long history of crafting opulent yet precise wines, balancing the power of the Médoc with elegance and exotic aromatics. By 1987, the estate was under the stewardship of the Mongest family, who continued its tradition of blending Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 1987 vintage in Saint-Estèphe was marked by moderate conditions with cooler periods that slowed ripening, producing grapes with pronounced structure, moderate alcohol, and excellent acidity. The wine in the glass shows a deep garnet core with brick-red edges, revealing its age. Aromatically, expect cassis, blackberry, and black plum framed by graphite, tobacco, leather, and hints of exotic spices—a signature of Cos d’Estournel’s stylistic richness. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, with fine-grained tannins softened by time, persistent minerality, and a layered complexity that continues to evolve. This is a wine where tertiary notes—dried tobacco leaf, forest floor, and subtle cigar box—become increasingly seductive with decanting, illustrating the estate’s masterful aging potential.
- $199.99
- $115.00
1987 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
The 1987 Château Cos d’Estournel is a striking expression of a Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, an appellation known for its structured, tannic, and long-lived wines. Cos d’Estournel, often called the “Oriental Château” due to its pagoda-inspired architecture, was founded in 1811 by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel and has a long history of crafting opulent yet precise wines, balancing the power of the Médoc with elegance and exotic aromatics. By 1987, the estate was under the stewardship of the Mongest family, who continued its tradition of blending Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 1987 vintage in Saint-Estèphe was marked by moderate conditions with cooler periods that slowed ripening, producing grapes with pronounced structure, moderate alcohol, and excellent acidity. The wine in the glass shows a deep garnet core with brick-red edges, revealing its age. Aromatically, expect cassis, blackberry, and black plum framed by graphite, tobacco, leather, and hints of exotic spices—a signature of Cos d’Estournel’s stylistic richness. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, with fine-grained tannins softened by time, persistent minerality, and a layered complexity that continues to evolve. This is a wine where tertiary notes—dried tobacco leaf, forest floor, and subtle cigar box—become increasingly seductive with decanting, illustrating the estate’s masterful aging potential.
$199.99
- 750 ML
2000 Chateau Lynch-Moussas
The 2000 Château Lynch-Moussas is a superb example of a Fifth Growth Bordeaux that balances power, finesse, and aging potential. Located in the Pauillac appellation, Lynch-Moussas has been in the hands of the Cazes family since 1919, a family also famed for managing Château Haut-Bages-Liberal. The estate’s history is deeply rooted in the classic Médoc tradition: clay-gravel soils atop a subsoil of limestone and sand, perfect for producing Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with structure, elegance, and longevity. The 2000 vintage was marked by a warm, dry growing season, allowing grapes to reach full physiological ripeness while maintaining freshness. Château Lynch-Moussas sourced primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, producing a wine with a deep, ruby-garnet color. On the nose, expect cassis, blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle graphite, with hints of tobacco and cigar box emerging with aeration. The palate shows the classic Pauillac profile: structured yet silky tannins, firm acidity, and a mineral backbone that gives the wine its hallmark balance. While approachable now with careful decanting, this wine has the pedigree to evolve gracefully for another 10–15 years, revealing layers of complexity and secondary aromas.
- $119.99
- $81.00
2000 Chateau Lynch-Moussas
The 2000 Château Lynch-Moussas is a superb example of a Fifth Growth Bordeaux that balances power, finesse, and aging potential. Located in the Pauillac appellation, Lynch-Moussas has been in the hands of the Cazes family since 1919, a family also famed for managing Château Haut-Bages-Liberal. The estate’s history is deeply rooted in the classic Médoc tradition: clay-gravel soils atop a subsoil of limestone and sand, perfect for producing Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines with structure, elegance, and longevity. The 2000 vintage was marked by a warm, dry growing season, allowing grapes to reach full physiological ripeness while maintaining freshness. Château Lynch-Moussas sourced primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, producing a wine with a deep, ruby-garnet color. On the nose, expect cassis, blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle graphite, with hints of tobacco and cigar box emerging with aeration. The palate shows the classic Pauillac profile: structured yet silky tannins, firm acidity, and a mineral backbone that gives the wine its hallmark balance. While approachable now with careful decanting, this wine has the pedigree to evolve gracefully for another 10–15 years, revealing layers of complexity and secondary aromas.
$119.99
- 750 ML
1996 Chateau Leoville Poyferre
The 1996 vintage from Château Léoville Poyferré, produced in the appellation of Saint‑Julien within Bordeaux, is considered a classic, structured Left Bank wine that has aged gracefully. Typically Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant with supporting Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, it now shows mature aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite, and dried flowers. On the palate it is elegant and fully developed, with softened tannins carrying flavors of cassis, leather, earth, and subtle spice, finishing long and savory. Widely praised by critics and often rated in the mid-90s, it is regarded as one of the stronger wines of the 1996 vintage and is currently at peak maturity, though well-stored bottles can continue to drink beautifully for several more years.
- $209.00
- $145.50
1996 Chateau Leoville Poyferre
The 1996 vintage from Château Léoville Poyferré, produced in the appellation of Saint‑Julien within Bordeaux, is considered a classic, structured Left Bank wine that has aged gracefully. Typically Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant with supporting Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, it now shows mature aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite, and dried flowers. On the palate it is elegant and fully developed, with softened tannins carrying flavors of cassis, leather, earth, and subtle spice, finishing long and savory. Widely praised by critics and often rated in the mid-90s, it is regarded as one of the stronger wines of the 1996 vintage and is currently at peak maturity, though well-stored bottles can continue to drink beautifully for several more years.
$209.00
- 750 ML
2020 Chateau Lassegue
The 2020 Château Lassègue is a polished Right Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion, produced by Château Lassègue, a historic hillside estate whose origins date back to the 18th century and which entered a new era of quality after its acquisition in 2003 by Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines. The vineyards sit on prized clay-limestone slopes with varied exposures that allow for optimal ripening, and they are planted primarily to Merlot with supporting Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic blend that yields wines combining richness, structure, and aromatic complexity. Crafted under a philosophy that blends modern precision with traditional Bordeaux techniques, the 2020 vintage shows ripe blackberry, plum, cocoa, and floral notes layered over fine tannins and mineral freshness, resulting in a wine that is approachable in youth yet structured enough for long aging, reflecting both the estate’s historic terroir and its contemporary refinement.
- $74.99
- $48.00
2020 Chateau Lassegue
The 2020 Château Lassègue is a polished Right Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion, produced by Château Lassègue, a historic hillside estate whose origins date back to the 18th century and which entered a new era of quality after its acquisition in 2003 by Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines. The vineyards sit on prized clay-limestone slopes with varied exposures that allow for optimal ripening, and they are planted primarily to Merlot with supporting Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic blend that yields wines combining richness, structure, and aromatic complexity. Crafted under a philosophy that blends modern precision with traditional Bordeaux techniques, the 2020 vintage shows ripe blackberry, plum, cocoa, and floral notes layered over fine tannins and mineral freshness, resulting in a wine that is approachable in youth yet structured enough for long aging, reflecting both the estate’s historic terroir and its contemporary refinement.
$74.99
- 750 ML
1989 Chateau Sociando-Mallet Cuvee Jean Gautreau
The 1989 Château Sociando-Mallet “Cuvée Jean Gautreau” is a classic mature Bordeaux from the Haut-Médoc appellation, produced by a historic estate whose roots trace back to 1633, when the land belonged to a Basque aristocrat named Sociondo. The modern reputation of the winery is largely due to winemaker and owner Jean Gautreau, a former tennis standout turned wine merchant who purchased the neglected property in 1969, rebuilt its cellars, expanded vineyards from just a few hectares to more than 80, and transformed it into one of the Médoc’s most respected unclassified estates. In 1995 he created the special Cuvée Jean Gautreau, typically made with a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon than the main wine, showcasing the estate’s gravel-and-clay terroir and its capacity for long aging. The house style is traditionally structured and full-bodied, built from classic Bordeaux varieties—generally Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc—with blends often around roughly half Merlot and half Cabernet Sauvignon plus a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. Known for dark fruit aromas, minerality, and firm tannins that soften beautifully with age, mature vintages like 1989 highlight the estate’s reputation for producing powerful yet elegant wines that reward long cellaring.
- $139.99
- $73.00
1989 Chateau Sociando-Mallet Cuvee Jean Gautreau
The 1989 Château Sociando-Mallet “Cuvée Jean Gautreau” is a classic mature Bordeaux from the Haut-Médoc appellation, produced by a historic estate whose roots trace back to 1633, when the land belonged to a Basque aristocrat named Sociondo. The modern reputation of the winery is largely due to winemaker and owner Jean Gautreau, a former tennis standout turned wine merchant who purchased the neglected property in 1969, rebuilt its cellars, expanded vineyards from just a few hectares to more than 80, and transformed it into one of the Médoc’s most respected unclassified estates. In 1995 he created the special Cuvée Jean Gautreau, typically made with a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon than the main wine, showcasing the estate’s gravel-and-clay terroir and its capacity for long aging. The house style is traditionally structured and full-bodied, built from classic Bordeaux varieties—generally Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc—with blends often around roughly half Merlot and half Cabernet Sauvignon plus a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. Known for dark fruit aromas, minerality, and firm tannins that soften beautifully with age, mature vintages like 1989 highlight the estate’s reputation for producing powerful yet elegant wines that reward long cellaring.
$139.99
- 750 ML
2000 Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere
The 2000 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière comes from one of Saint-Émilion’s most respected estates, historically linked with the Neipperg family and situated on well-drained gravel and clay-limestone soils that favor Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends and produce wines of both power and finesse. The 2000 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the standout millennial years, combining generous ripeness with structure, and Canon-la-Gaffelière’s rendition benefited from meticulous vineyard work and extended oak ageing (about 18 months in new barrels) that helped build depth and complexity. In terms of elite scores, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded the 2000 vintage 95 points, highlighting its concentration, balance and aromatic intensity, marking it as one of the estate’s most accomplished efforts of that era.
- $199.99
- $95.00
2000 Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere
The 2000 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière comes from one of Saint-Émilion’s most respected estates, historically linked with the Neipperg family and situated on well-drained gravel and clay-limestone soils that favor Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends and produce wines of both power and finesse. The 2000 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the standout millennial years, combining generous ripeness with structure, and Canon-la-Gaffelière’s rendition benefited from meticulous vineyard work and extended oak ageing (about 18 months in new barrels) that helped build depth and complexity. In terms of elite scores, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded the 2000 vintage 95 points, highlighting its concentration, balance and aromatic intensity, marking it as one of the estate’s most accomplished efforts of that era.
$199.99
- 750 ML