Bordeaux reds from 2000, 2003, 2005

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1/12/2017 Bordeaux reds from 2000, 2003, 2005 Bordeaux and Burgundy are two prime classic regions where collectors have long attached vintage variations to stylistic characters of these wines.

1 1/12/2017 Bordeaux reds from 2000, 2003, 2005 Bordeaux and Burgundy are two prime classic regions where collectors have long attached vintage variations to stylistic characters of these wines Bordeaux Average cool and damp conditions went all the way into early summer, things changed dramatically by end of July where two perfect, warm, dry months turned it into an exceptional vintage. Opulence, freshness and purity can be found from every red Bordeaux wine appellation - with some chateaux recording the highest density of tannins and extract ever, thus promising ageworthiness in these wines Bordeaux A very unique vintage shaped by a scorched, dry, extraordinarily hot year. Grand Vin shows you the tenacity of older vines in stressful situations and some stunning examples can be found in northern Medoc appellations of Pauillac and Saint Estephe. Some strong wines were produced in St. Emilion from heavy limestone soils Bordeaux This is a stellar vintage with perfect conditions from the beginning till the end of the season! Warm days and cold nights alternate throughout the season, with just the right amount of rain falling at the right time promise one of the finest modern vintages! Great wines can be found across the board from top to bottom in all appellations and in all price ranges. Tannic but round, powerful yet elegant - the harmony of 2005 has a long life to show. Haut Bergey Rouge 2005 (1.5L) Wine Advocate 90: "Charcoal, espresso roast, blackcurrants and spice are all present in this mediumbodied, nicely concentrated, relatively evolved and precocious Haut-Bergey, which is just now attaining its plateau of maturity. Soft tannins and an attractive plushness are followed by a wine capable of drinking Pichon Baron 2005 (1.5L) Wine Advocate 93: "The 2005 Pichon Baron has a dense ruby/purple color, sweet crème de cassis fruit, lots of cedar wood and forest floor, medium to full body, ripe tannin, and a long finish of a good 30+ seconds. This is a beauty and one of the most successful

2 well for another decade or more." Pauillacs of this vintage. Drink it now through 2035." $740/ btl $720/ btl (cs of 6) (32 btl available) $2,760/ btl $2,660/ btl (cs of 6) (24 btl available) Domaine de L'Eglise 2005 Wine Advocate 90: "The 2005 from Domaine de l Eglise is a good, fleshy Pomerol with a dense ruby/purple color, loads of mulberry and black cherry fruit, and hints of licorice and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, soft, and about 2-4 years from full maturity, this wine should easily last 15 or more years." $460/ btl $450/ btl (cs of 12) (64 btl available) Monbousquet 2000 Wine Advocate 93: "Although still youthful, I do not think the 2000 Monbousquet will develop much more complexity. It is a seductive, rich, generously endowed effort revealing plenty of spice box, herb, black currant, kirsch, espresso, and toasty oak characteristics in a decidedly modern, but opulent, fleshy style. Enjoy this endearing, long, velvety-textured St.-Emilion over the next decade." $820/ btl (71 btl available)

3 Gruaud Larose 2000 Wine Advocate 94: "A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants, cherries, licorice, and Provencal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-bodied, and rich, it has hit its plateau of full maturity, where it should stay for another 20 or more years." $1,000/ btl (35 btl available) Montrose 2000 Wine Advocate 94+: "It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot picked from 22 September to 7 October. I afforded it a couple of hours in the glass and it responded with plenty of pure ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit, hints of cold slate and even charcoal emerging with time. The palate is not as complex as the aforementioned 2005, yet there is wonderful backbone and focus; towards the finish there is a sense of suppleness and refinement that might make this absolutely delicious in 5-7 years' time." $1,400/ btl (38 btl available) Wine Vintage WA Stock Special Per Bottle Price Angelus $4,380 Batailley $590 Beau-sejour Becot $740 Calon Segur $800 / $760 (12btl) Canon La Gaffeliere $830 Cheval Blanc $3,480 (12btl) Clerc Milon $690

4 D'Armailhac (1.5L) $1,220 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge $730 Domaine de L'Eglise $460 / $450 (12btl) Ducru Beaucaillou $1,650 Grand Puy Lacoste $990 Gruaud Larose $1,000 Gruaud Larose $510 Gruaud Larose $760 Haut Bailly $890 Haut Batailley $380 Haut Bergey Rouge (1.5L) $740 / $720 (6btl) Haut Brion Blanc $6,500 (12btl) La Mission Haut Brion $1,830 (12btl) Lascombes $860 Leoville Barton $960 Leoville Las Cases $1,950 Leoville Poyferre (1.5L) $2,400 (6btl) Leoville Poyferre $880 Monbousquet $820 Monbousquet $640 Montrose $1,400 Montrose $1,600 Pavie Macquin $830 Pichon Baron $1,750 Pichon Baron (1.5L) $2,760 / $2,660 (6btl)

Pichon Lalande 2000 96 12 $2,030 Potensac 2003 89 21 $280 Prieure Lichine 2000 90 25 $580 Sociando Mallet 2005 93+ 2 $450 Virginie de Valandraud 2003-12 $560 All wines are in 750ml unless specified.

5 Pichon Lalande $2,030 Potensac $280 Prieure Lichine $580 Sociando Mallet $450 Virginie de Valandraud $560 All wines are in 750ml unless specified. Limited stock - subject to remaining unsold. Free delivery for order > HK$3,000. Self pickup available at WineWorld Retail Showroom 1/F, Le Pinacle, Block 3, Connaught Garden, 155 Connaught Road West, Western District (5 minutes walk from Sai Yin Pun MTR station Exit B3)

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