Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Bordeaux 2015 En Primeur

The list below is not exhaustive but shows wines we expect to offer this year. Prices will be added as they are released by the Chateaux. If you wish to register an interest in a wine not yet released or shown below, please e-

mail Tim Wood at timothyw@davy.co.uk or select ‘Register Interest’ below.

Last updated: 05.05.16

Chateau Classification Price (12x75cl) ex duty & VAT Drinking guide

Great Value and Recommended Wines

Angludet Margaux Cru Bourgeois £216.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2022-2032

2015 blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot. ‘One of the best value Angludet releases since 2005’ – James Davy ‘Very dark. Interesting peppery nose with real attack and vigour. Luscious fruit. Perhaps not the absolute concentration of a great long-term wine but should give lots of pleasure early. Drink 2022-2030’ – Jancis Robinson (92 pts Tim Atkin)

Cantemerle Haut Medoc £210.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2030

‘The 2015 Cantemerle is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 8% Cabernet

Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. It offers plenty of blackberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, not

the best defined that I encountered among the Haut-Médocs, but with plenty of "stuffing."

The palate is medium-bodied with supple red and black fruit on the entry matched with a

fine thread of acidity. There is a pleasing crescendo in the mouth driven by that Merlot

content and it finishes with some swagger. This is a very fine Cantemerle exuding joie-de-

vivre that I can see doling out plenty of drinking pleasure over the next decade and beyond.

Tasted thrice with consistent notes.’ – Neal Martin

(90-92 pts Neal Martin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Malartic Lagraviere Grand Cru Classe de Graves REGISTER INTEREST TBC

‘Dark, rich, serious, well-extracted fruit; firm but with just the right pressure on the pedal. One that will age very well, continuing a run of strong vintages here. Cinnamon and black pepper spice from 7% Petit Verdot – increasingly common in Pessac-Léognan. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, 80% new oak.’ – Jane Anson, Decanter (93 pts Decanter)

Brisson Cotes de Castillon £68.00 REGISTER INTEREST 2018-2026

Château Brisson is situated in Belvès de Castillon on the north bank of the Dordogne east of Saint-Emilion. Since 1980 the property has been owned by Paul Valade and comprises 18 hectares of mainly Merlot vines which average 30 years of age. Harvesting is done by hand. Yields are kept low and are strictly managed and everything possible is done to enhance the biodiversity of the soil. Winemaking includes pre-fermentation maceration at cool temperatures, gravity flow transfer, gentle pneumatic pressing and so on. The wines are aged in French oak barrels.

Moulin Rouge Haut Medoc £90.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2019-2025

2015 blend: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet, 10% Cabernet Franc Located between Margaux and St-Julien-Beychevelle, the vineyards lie over 18 hectares with vines averaging 40 years old. A classic Haut-Médoc.

Tour St Bonnet Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois £85.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2018 - 2025

2015 blend: 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot A reliable cru bourgeois producing wines in a classic style, with 40 hectares under vine on gravelly

croups. Wines are aged for 18 months in large oak foudres as opposed to barriques, contributing to

the fresh, classic style.

‘’Light and fresh on the nose. Pretty light overall without the real flesh of the vintage. But clean and

racy. Sandy finish.’’ (Jancis Robinson)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Beaumont Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois £95.00 E-MAIL US RE THIS WINE 2020 - 2029

2015 blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot ‘Dark crimson. Light but very correct nose. Quite robust. Just a tad stodgy but everything is there. Chunky tannins on the end.’ (Jancis Robinson) (89 pts Decanter)

Potensac Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc Tasting note to follow

Chateau La Croix du Casse Pomerol £105.00 E-MAIL US RE THIS WINE 2020-2028

‘A lighter Pomerol but well defined this year. Sweet Merlot (91%) but fresh and structured with line and length. The best yet from this sand- and gravel-based estate.’ - (James Lawther MW, Decanter) (88 pts Decanter)

Cambon Le Pelouse Haut Medoc £115 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020 - 2028

2015 blend: 55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot One of the oldest producers of wine in the Haut-Medoc Back with a history dating back to the late

17th

Century. 35 hectares with around 30 years average, densely planted at 5,000 and 7,000 vines

per hectare and grown on deep and gravelly soil. Cambon produces elegant wines with a bold colour

but finesse on the nose, structured tannins and good length.

‘’Classy cassis fruit with real smoothness and nice length. Has both polish and grip’’ (Steven Spurrier, Decanter) (16.5 pts /20 Jancis Robinson)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Les Hauts-Conseillants Lalande de Pomerol REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow

Lanessan Haut Medoc £105.00 E-MAIL US RE THIS WINE 2020-2030

2015 blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc Lanessan is a benchmark for Haut-Médoc. Winemaker Paz Espejo has been in charge since 2009, the

45 hectares of vineyards adjoin AOC Saint-Julien, and average 40 years of age on average. Very

expressive aromas of ripe, candied cherry, liquorice and fresh tobacco, tannins both soft but

satisfyingly full.

(Decanter: 88/100 J. Suckling: 92-93 / 100)

Fonroque St Emilion Grand Cru REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow

Tasting note to follow

Ormes de Pez St Estephe Cru Bourgeois £215.00 REGISTER INTEREST 2019-2028

44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.

Good crunchy fruit that is more polished than in the past. A classic, harmonious and modern

wine. - Stephen Spurrier, Decanter

(91 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Caronne St Gemme Haut-Medoc £99.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2028

“Fine fleshy, meaty fruit and good vineyard character. Quite St-Estèphe in style with good

grip and a fine future.“ Steven Spurrier, Decanter

(88 pts Decanter)

Mauvesin Barton Moulis-en-Medoc £115.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2018-2022

“Fresh, floral fruit: a light wine from young vines but showing lift and charm.” Steven

Spurrier, Decanter

(87 pts Decanter)

Citran Haut Medoc, Cru Bourgeois £120.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2028

The 2015 Citran has a reticent nose, tightly wound at the moment with broody, earthy black

fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin shrouded by attractive red berry fruit, a

dash of white pepper and impressive structure towards the fresh, saline finish. This is a

well-crafted Citran that should end up at the top-end of my score band. - Neal Martin

(Score: 89-91)

Lilian Ladouys St Estephe Cru Bourgeois £145.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2028

“Lots of fleshy cassis fruit and good grip, but not tannic. Fine length.” Steven Spurrier,

Decanter

(89 pts Decanter)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Classic and Cru Classé Wines

Capbern-Gasqueton St Estephe Cru Bourgeois REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (90 pts Tim Atkin)

Du Glana St Julien £165.00 REGISTER INTEREST 2020-2030

‘A fresh and clean red with blueberry and blackberry character. Tangy acidity. Citrusy.

Medium to full body.’ - Mar 2016, www.JamesSuckling.com

(89-90 pts, James Suckling)

Corbin-Michotte St Emilion Grand Cru REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow

Lalande Borie St Julien Cru Bourgeois REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting note to follow (92 Pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Sarget de Gruaud-Larose St Julien REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow

Labegorce Margaux, Cru Bourgeois £200.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2022-2033

Originally one large estate, divided into three after the French revolution (Ch. Labegorce,

Labegorce Zede and L’Abbe Grosse) reunited by late owner Hubert Perrodo. 53 hectares of

vineyards, planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon , 45% Merlot , 3% Cabernet Franc and 2%

Petit Verdot and a density of 9,000 vines per hectare, averaging 30 years of age. The terroir

is mostly sandy, gravel with some sand mixed with limestone. The wine is aged in 50% new

French oak barrels for an average of 15 months. Average production 12000 cases.

‘’Wonderful purity of fruit here with blackberry, black currant and floral aromas and flavors.

Full body. Fine tannins. Mar 2016’’ JamesSuckling.com (93-94 pts)

‘’Ripe plum and blackberry compote flavors are very direct, framed by a well-singed cedary

edge. This has solid fruit, but it's a bit shy on refinement.’’ Mar 2016, James Molesworth,

WineSpectator (87-90 pts)

Siran Margaux, Cru Bourgeois £204.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2021-2034

“Fine Margaux florality and very good depth of fruit. Almost has the breed of a cru classé with good natural charm, tannins and acidity for the future. “ Steven Spurrier, Decanter (90 pts Decanter)

Marquis d’Alesme Becker Margaux, 3eme Grand Cru Classe £295.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2040

The 2015 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3%

Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc that was cropped at 35 hl/ha between 28 September

and 15 October. Matured in 65% new oak, it has a precocious bouquet with opulent violet-

tinged cassis fruit that needs to find a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied

with grippy tannin, plenty of depth with a crisp line of acidity, with impressive density on the

finish that would be enhanced with more precision. - Apr 2016, www.eRobertParker.com,

Neal Martin

(91-93 pts, RobertParker.com)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot Tasting note to follow

Reserve de la Comtesse Pauillac REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot Tasting note to follow (93 pts Tim Atkin)

Lafon Rochet St Estephe 4eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

Kirwan Margaux 3eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (90 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Armailhac Pauillac 5eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow

Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend:95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot Tasting note to follow (96 pts Tim Atkin)

Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac 5eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (95 pts Tim Atkin)

Laroze St Emilion Grand Cru Classe £205.00 REGISTER INTEREST 2019-2030

‘True to its more forward style with the benefit of the vintage. Aromatically fresh, open and

expressive. Delicious fruit on the palate. Lighter weight and frame but good depth of fruit

and harmonious ‘ - James Lawther MW, Decanter

(89 pts, Decanter)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Clos des Jacobins St Emilion Grand Cru Classe £215.00 REGISTER INTEREST 2022-2032

‘Reserved on the nose but has depth. Smooth and caressing on the palate. Jolly fruit with a

hint of oak. Solid tannic frame but the tannins are ripe, fine and long. Persistent finish.’ -

James Lawther MW, Decanter

(90 pts, Decanter)

La Dominique St Emilion Grand Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 88% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc Tasting note to follow (93 pts Tim Atkin)

Lagrange St Julien 3eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (92 pts Tim Atkin)

Langoa-Barton St Julien 3eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (93 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Clerc Milon Pauillac 5eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (92 pts Tim Atkin)

Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (91 pts Tim Atkin)

Gruaud Larose St Julien 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (95 pts Tim Atkin)

Duhart Milon Rothschild Pauillac 4eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Beychevelle St Julien 4eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (93 pts Tim Atkin)

Leoville-Barton St Julien 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

Leoville-Poyferre St Julien 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (93 pts Tim Atkin)

Leoville-Las Cases St Julien 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Lynch-Bages Pauillac 5eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvigon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan £625.00 REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Full notes to follow Released on 9th May and liable to be one of the most interesting releases of the campaign. The ’09 was recently re-tasted and re-scored by Parker and awarded 100 points. This release seems to be at a reasonable price to previous years....hence offering value? Offered on allocation basis, stock subject to confirmation, please e-mail us to register your interest.

Gazin Pomerol £485.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2022-2037

Intense with great depth of ripe fruit and tannins. Balanced and rich, an increasingly consistent wine. (92 pts Decanter)

Tour Maillet Pomerol £206.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2019-2027

Full bodied with ripe fruits and chewy tannins. Minerality on the finish and good acidity. (J. Suckling: 92-93 / 100)

La Couspaude St Emilion, Grand Cru £370.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2022-2035

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Well integrated oak with ripe fruits and fine tannins. Firmly structured with minerality on

the finish.

(89 pts Decanter)

Chasse Spleen Moulis-en-Medoc £210.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2030

One of the leading Moulis estate, this wine shows the usual characters of a Chasse Spleen:

full bodied and deep in colour, ripe black fruits, full bodied with a long finish.

(J. Suckling 94-95 / 100)

First Growths and Other Wines on Allocation

Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1 % Petit Verdot Tasting note to follow (96 pts Tim Atkin)

Cos d’Estournel St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

2015 blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 23.5%, Cabernet Franc 1.5% Tasting note to follow (93 pts Tim Atkin)

L’Evangile Pomerol REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Tasting note to follow

Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1er Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

L’Eglise Clinet Pomerol REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (95 pts Tim Atkin)

La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Tasting note to follow (95 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Palmer Margaux 2eme Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (94 pts Tim Atkin)

Angelus St Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation 2015 blend: 62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc Tasting note to follow (96 pts Tim Atkin)

Cheval Blanc St Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation 2015 blend: Tasting note to follow

Margaux Margaux 1er Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (97 pts Tim Atkin)

Lafite Rothschild Pauillac REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (96 pts Tim Atkin)

Bordeaux 2014 En Primeur Report. James Davy April 2014

Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan 1er Cru Classe REGISTER INTEREST TBC

Offered on allocation Tasting note to follow (96 pts Tim Atkin)

Barsac and Sauternes

Coutet Barsac £300.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2035

“Very rich, deep aromas of lemon verbena, peach, cinnamon; enticing. Rich, dense and

suave palate, with a honeyed richness to the spicy, fresh citrus and apple jelly flavours. A

large-scaled Coutet showcasing a hint of passerillage (dried grapes).” Ian D’Agata, Decanter

(92 pts Decanter)

Filhot Sauternes £165.00 E-MAIL US ABOUT THIS WINE 2020-2028

“A medium-bodied young Sauternes with sliced peach and light apricot and almond

character. Medium sweet and a tangy finish.” James Suckling

(89-90 pts James Suckling)

Prices are shown per 12 bts in bond UK London (unless stated otherwise) - wines will be shipped in early 2018. Delivery to

onward addresses is not included.

Half bottles and magnums attract a £10 surcharge, Double Magnums £85 per 9 litre case. Please specify when ordering.

For orders or enquiries please call 020 8858 6011 or email timothyw@davy.co.uk

We will only be offering those wines we believe to be well made for the vintage.

Stock and orders subject to confirmation.