Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux
2020 Chateau D’Aiguilhe, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 6x75cl
"Violet reflections, great clarity of colour and immediate whoosh of salinity through the redcurrant fruits. Powerful and focused with bright berry flavours, it practically defines the term crunchy... fruit, then softens to show creamier black cherry purée as it relaxes in the glass. Really a very tasty d'Aiguilhe from Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg. Extremely moreish. Harvest September 17 – 28, 30% new oak." 93 pts., Jane Anson, decanter.com
£72.50 / Case£12.08 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2010 Chateau Montlandrie, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 12x75cl
"The Montlandrie is from limestone soils, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc aged in 50% new oak. The nose is very harmonious and pure with scents of strawberry cheesecake, fresh raspberry... and a touch of spice. There is just a little reduction but it soon blows away. The palate is medium-bodied with very smooth, filigree tannins. There is a fine sense of symmetry to this wine, focused and long in the mouth, with a sensual dark cherry and bergamot tinged finish. Gorgeous. Tasted November 2012."
93 pts, Neal Martin, www.robertparker.com
£210 / Case£17.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2018 Chateau Montlandrie, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 6x75cl
A superb wine from the stable of Denis Durantou from the well-regarded Cotes de Castillon. St-Emilion in style from the limestone soil and the grape mix, as well as the winemaking - Denis also owns Chateau l'Eglise-Clinet in nearby Pomerol.
£97.50 / Case£16.25 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2021 Chateau Montlandrie, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 6x75cl
"Earthy aromas, smoked soil, liquorice, blackcurrant leaf, dark chocolate and violets. This strikes a tone with its vibrancy and energy in the glass, there is such life here, the acidity to the fore... but so well balanced with the crisp fruit and also touches of herbs and dried flowers that give this nuance. I like the upfront, bold nature, really saying; "look at what I've got’" but at the same delivering it so clearly and in balance with that clarity and grip all the way through and a lift - still the juicy strawberry on the finish. Good delivery and persistence with just a touch of green pepper on the finish. 43,000 bottle production. Ageing 50% new oak." 91 pts., Georgina Hindle, decanter.com
£90 / Case£15 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Chateau Joanin Becot, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 12x75cl
"Pretty floral nose with violet notes. Hint of boiled sweets/hard candy as well. Lively and fruity, the tannins well honed. Touch of oak from the prise de bois but should settle." 16 pts., James Lawther, jancisrobinson.com
£155 / Case£12.92 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Chateau Montlandrie, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 6x75cl
Here, Castillon- Côtes-de- Bordeaux punches well above its weight, expressing an opulence and concentration of merlot fruit directly from a grade of limestone and clay to rival some of the best... terroir in Saint-Emilion. The 2020 is a blend of 75% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon and aged in 40% new oak for 14 months and represents one of the best combinations of quality and price we’ve seen in the 2020 en primeur campaign.
£90.50 / Case£15.08 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur