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Grands Crus Bordeaux of Textbook Provenance

Connoisseurs investigating the great Bordeaux of this group must first grasp the provenance of the wines. Where have they been? What is their upbringing? Under what conditions? Are they worth this kind of money?

The Grands Crus Bordeaux offered here are among a small group that are at the absolute peak level of condition and quality of their type in the world. None are of better provenance.

This was achieved as follows:

1. Each of the Bordeaux was purchased en primeur (in advance) from the negociants (traders), who are the only authorized source for the wines.

2. When the wines were released from Chateau, they were collected in refrigerated trucks, then loaded into our temperature-controlled containers in France. The sealed containers were shipped directly to a New York port from which they were hauled by truck, still sealed and with the cooling equipment running, to the rear entrance of our cellar.

3. The Bordeaux entered our cellar and have been maintained there since at 55 degrees of unvarying temperature, a sustained humidity of 85%, with no vibration and no light. This is the ideal environment for the maturation of wine.

Bordeaux shipped and stored in any other manner, and there is plenty at sale, are less expensive and cannot grow into full perfection. Buy them at peril. Own these and experience the thrill of supremacy.

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Ch. Grand Mayne 1995 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Unqualified sleeper of the vintage .. opaque purple-color .. nose: sweet, creamy, black raspberry, smoky, toasty oak .. powerful, elegant .. layers of richness .. integrated acidity, tannin .. impressive full-bodied, long finish .. drinkable early .. keep over a decade .. 2000-2013.
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Rating: 90RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $85.00
Case Price: $1020.00


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Ch. Mouton Rothschild 1996 Pauillac
Very complex .. surprising forwardness, complexity in aromatics .. exuberant, flamboyant bouquet: roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, soy sauce .. impressive aromas: black currants, framboise, coffee, new saddle leather .. full-bodied, ripe, rich, concentrated, superbly balanced .. paradoxical: aromatics suggest more evolved than flavors reveal .. 2007-2030 .. 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.
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Rating: 94RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $750.00
Case Price: $9000.00


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Ch. Pichon Lalande 1996 Pauillac
Awesome .. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot .. color: saturated ruby/purple .. nose: sweet, nearly overripe Cabernet Sauvignon, blueberry/blackberry/cassis, toasty new oak .. deep, full-bodied .. fabulous concentration .. sweet, opulent texture ..singing in full harmony .. high Cabernet Sauvignon .. plenty of tannin .. overwhelming fruit richness dominates .. 2004-2025.
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Rating: 96RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $400.00
Case Price: $4800.00


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Ch. Grand Puy Lacoste 1996 Pauillac
Unquestionably profound .. excruciatingly backward .. essence of creme de cassis .. plenty of tannin, huge body .. sweet black currant fruit .. minerals .. subtle oak .. massive, extremely structured .. 25-30 or more years longevity .. immensely-styled .. superb, classic .. 2007-2030.
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Rating: 93RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $170.00
Case Price: $2040.00


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Ch. Léoville Barton 1996 Saint-Julien
Classic .. backward .. dense ruby/purple color .. abundant black currant fruit .. spicy oak, truffle-like scents .. brilliantly made, full-bodied, tightly-structured .. plenty of muscle .. outstanding concentration, purity .. long-lived .. sleeper .. 2007-2030.
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Rating: 92RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $140.00
Case Price: $1680.00


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Ch. Ducru Beaucaillou 1996 Saint-Julien
Long, deep mid-palate .. tannic finish .. remarkable .. muscular, concentrated, classic .. saturated ruby/purple color .. knock-out nose: minerals, licorice, cassis, unmistakable lead pencil .. associates with top Lafite-Rothschild .. sweet, full-bodied .. unbelievably rich .. no heaviness or flabbiness .. high tannin .. extremely ripe .. pronounced sweetness of black currant, spiced Cabernet Sauvignon fruit .. profound .. backward .. a must purchase .. exceptional vintage .. 2008-2035.
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Rating: 96RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $275.00
Case Price: $3300.00


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Ch. Léoville las Cases 1996 Saint-Julien
Nearly perfect .. profound .. great modern Bordeaux .. hallmark over-ripeness of Cabernet Sauvignon .. intrinsic classicism, symmetry .. profound complexity, elegance .. black/purple color .. spectacular nose: cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grille, minerals .. powerful .. rich .. beautifully integrated tannin .. massive concentration .. no heaviness or disjointedness .. grows in stature, richness .. remarkable, seamless, palate-staining .. extraordinarily elegant .. quintessential St.-Julien .. 2007-2035.
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Rating: 98RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $500.00
Case Price: $6000.00


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Ch. Léoville Poyferré 1996 Saint-Julien
Medium to full-bodied .. saturated black/purple color .. nose: cedar, jammy black fruits, smoke, truffles, subtle new oak .. in the mouth: impressive fruit extraction, tannic, full-bodied structure .. classic power, finesse .. backward, massive in extract, richness .. sensational over next three decades .. 2007-2028.
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Rating: 93RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $150.00
Case Price: $1800.00


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Ch. Lagrange 1996 Saint-Julien
Superb .. opaque purple-colored .. promising nose: classically pure cassis, pain grille, spice .. medium to full-bodied, powerful .. stylish, superb purity .. nicely-layered mouth feel. plenty of structure .. not early-drinking .. enjoy over 2-3 decades .. 2006-2022.
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Rating: 90RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $110.00
Case Price: $1320.00


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Ch. Cos d'Estournel 1996 Saint-Estèphe
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot .. huge, backward .. opaque purple color .. pure aromatics: cassis, grilled herbs, coffee, toasty new oak .. massive in the mouth .. highly structured, concentrated .. thick, structured, tannic .. closed .. 30-35 years .. fabulous .. 2006-2030.
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Rating: 93RP | Size: 750ML
Bottle Price: $225.00
Case Price: $2700.00


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