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
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
1986 Chateau Beychevelle
The 1986 Château Beychevelle is a classic expression of a Fourth Growth estate in Saint-Julien, a commune celebrated for producing wines that combine finesse, structure, and longevity. Château Beychevelle’s history stretches back to the 17th century, and its iconic “flagship” façade and nautical-themed estate reflect its long-standing association with the French nobility and maritime trade. By 1986, the estate was under the stewardship of the Saint-Guiral family, who maintained its reputation for elegance, harmoniously blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to produce wines of both power and refinement. The 1986 vintage in Saint-Julien was marked by a warm growing season with steady ripening, producing grapes with excellent concentration and balance. In the glass, the wine shows a mature garnet-brown hue with a warm amber rim, indicative of its age. Aromatics reveal cassis, black cherry, and plum, layered with tobacco, cedar, leather, and subtle earthy nuances. On the palate, Beychevelle’s hallmark harmony shines: refined tannins, balanced acidity, and a persistent mineral-driven finish, all of which reflect the estate’s classical Saint-Julien style. This wine has developed tertiary complexity—forest floor, dried herbs, and cigar box notes—that enhance both its intrigue and approachability.
- $249.99
- $95.41
1986 Chateau Beychevelle
The 1986 Château Beychevelle is a classic expression of a Fourth Growth estate in Saint-Julien, a commune celebrated for producing wines that combine finesse, structure, and longevity. Château Beychevelle’s history stretches back to the 17th century, and its iconic “flagship” façade and nautical-themed estate reflect its long-standing association with the French nobility and maritime trade. By 1986, the estate was under the stewardship of the Saint-Guiral family, who maintained its reputation for elegance, harmoniously blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to produce wines of both power and refinement. The 1986 vintage in Saint-Julien was marked by a warm growing season with steady ripening, producing grapes with excellent concentration and balance. In the glass, the wine shows a mature garnet-brown hue with a warm amber rim, indicative of its age. Aromatics reveal cassis, black cherry, and plum, layered with tobacco, cedar, leather, and subtle earthy nuances. On the palate, Beychevelle’s hallmark harmony shines: refined tannins, balanced acidity, and a persistent mineral-driven finish, all of which reflect the estate’s classical Saint-Julien style. This wine has developed tertiary complexity—forest floor, dried herbs, and cigar box notes—that enhance both its intrigue and approachability.
$249.99
- 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
2019 Chateau Leoville Las Cases
The 2019 Château Léoville Las Cases is a benchmark Left Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Julien, produced by the historic Château Léoville Las Cases, one of the Médoc’s most revered Second Growth estates and widely regarded for First Growth–level quality. The property traces its origins to the 17th century and is overseen today by proprietor Jean-Hubert Delon, whose family has guided the estate for generations with a philosophy rooted in meticulous vineyard work and traditional winemaking. The vineyard sits on deep gravel soils near the Gironde estuary, planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, a blend that gives the wine its hallmark structure, depth, and longevity. The 2019 vintage from Bordeaux is considered outstanding, and this bottling shows dense blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and spice layered over firm yet refined tannins, delivering a powerful but impeccably balanced wine built to age for decades and exemplifying the château’s reputation for precision, intensity, and aristocratic elegance.
- $289.99
- $207.00
2019 Chateau Leoville Las Cases
The 2019 Château Léoville Las Cases is a benchmark Left Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Julien, produced by the historic Château Léoville Las Cases, one of the Médoc’s most revered Second Growth estates and widely regarded for First Growth–level quality. The property traces its origins to the 17th century and is overseen today by proprietor Jean-Hubert Delon, whose family has guided the estate for generations with a philosophy rooted in meticulous vineyard work and traditional winemaking. The vineyard sits on deep gravel soils near the Gironde estuary, planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, a blend that gives the wine its hallmark structure, depth, and longevity. The 2019 vintage from Bordeaux is considered outstanding, and this bottling shows dense blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and spice layered over firm yet refined tannins, delivering a powerful but impeccably balanced wine built to age for decades and exemplifying the château’s reputation for precision, intensity, and aristocratic elegance.
$289.99
- 750 ML
1998 Chateau La Mondotte
The 1998 Château La Mondotte is a powerful yet refined Right Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion, produced by Château La Mondotte, a tiny, elite estate owned by Stephan von Neipperg and part of his family’s portfolio that also includes Château Canon-la-Gaffelière. The vineyard covers only about 4.5 hectares on a high limestone plateau with clay soils, a terroir known for producing intensely concentrated wines with strong structure and aging potential. The estate rose to global fame in the late 1990s after receiving critical acclaim for its richly textured, modern style, becoming one of the so-called “garage wines” that helped redefine Saint-Émilion’s reputation for small-production luxury bottlings. Typically a blend dominated by Merlot with a significant portion of Cabernet Franc, the 1998 vintage shows dense dark fruit, espresso, truffle, and mineral notes with firm yet polished tannins, illustrating both the power of the vintage and the château’s signature style of depth, precision, and longevity.
- $299.99
- $95.00
1998 Chateau La Mondotte
The 1998 Château La Mondotte is a powerful yet refined Right Bank Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion, produced by Château La Mondotte, a tiny, elite estate owned by Stephan von Neipperg and part of his family’s portfolio that also includes Château Canon-la-Gaffelière. The vineyard covers only about 4.5 hectares on a high limestone plateau with clay soils, a terroir known for producing intensely concentrated wines with strong structure and aging potential. The estate rose to global fame in the late 1990s after receiving critical acclaim for its richly textured, modern style, becoming one of the so-called “garage wines” that helped redefine Saint-Émilion’s reputation for small-production luxury bottlings. Typically a blend dominated by Merlot with a significant portion of Cabernet Franc, the 1998 vintage shows dense dark fruit, espresso, truffle, and mineral notes with firm yet polished tannins, illustrating both the power of the vintage and the château’s signature style of depth, precision, and longevity.
$299.99
- 750 ML