Region — France
Aged Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the classic Cabernet–Merlot blend, and it rewards patience like few other wines. We focus on bottles with bottle age, drawn from named appellations on both banks of the Gironde.
On the Left Bank, Cabernet Sauvignon leads in Margaux and Saint-Julien; on the Right Bank, Merlot takes over in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
What to look for
- —Read the appellation: Saint-Julien is structured and classic; Margaux is perfumed and silky; Saint-Émilion is rounder and Merlot-led.
- —Mature Bordeaux trades primary fruit for tertiary notes — cedar, tobacco, leather and earth.
- —Check the fill level and bottle condition on older wines; we list these details for every bottle.
Vintage notes
- 2010 & 2005
- Structured, age-worthy years now entering a fine drinking window.
- 2008
- A classically proportioned vintage offering balance and approachability.
Frequently asked questions
What do 'Left Bank' and 'Right Bank' mean?
They refer to the two sides of the Gironde estuary. Left Bank wines (Médoc, Graves) are Cabernet Sauvignon-led; Right Bank wines (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol) are Merlot-led.
Is this Bordeaux ready to drink?
We focus on mature vintages that are drinking now or close to it. Each listing notes the drink window where we have it; most still benefit from an hour's decanting.
Why decant older Bordeaux?
Decanting separates the wine from any sediment that forms with age and lets the aromas open. For older bottles, pour gently and serve soon after.