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Ch Les Ormes de Pez 2016 | £250 per 12 IB | “polished and beautiful” 93-94 points James Suckling

For quality vs value, Ormes de Pez is going to be hard to beat in 2016. The estate is named after the majestic, century-old elms which tower over the estate. It was bought by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1940, a year...

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Bordeaux 2016: Ch Beaumont £114 | Ch Lanessan £125 | Ch Mauvesin Barton £135

Three properties which were standouts from our en primeur tastings in Bordeaux and offer terrific value are  Ch Beaumont Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc at £114 per 12 IB, Ch Lanessan Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc at £125 per 12 IB, and Ch Mauvesin Barton Cru Bourgeois Moulis-en-Médoc...

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Ch Branaire Ducru 2016 | £465 per 12 IB | “Gorgeous” 92-95 points AG

The French elections are over, the “Fête de la Victoire” was celebrated yesterday and Ch Branaire Ducru, St Julien’s star performing Fourth Growth estate, is straight out of the blocks this morning with their 2016 release at £465.

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White Burgundy 2008: Time to Mature

A selection of top 2008 White Burgundies hosted by Sarah Marsh MW and David Roberts MW

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Ch Batailley 5ème Cru Pauillac 2016 | £414 per 12 IB Classically Pauillac, ‘This is a buy, for sure’

The 5th growth Pauillac, Chateau Batailley, has produced a superlative wine in 2016 to follow on from their blockbuster 2015. Following the announcement that Pauillac’s other outstanding estate in this price category and another favourite of ours, Ch Haut Batailley,...

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