2006 Red Bordeaux
The wines of Bordeaux 2006 are extremely variable but if
you know where to look there are some great finds, as our buyers found out on
their tasting trip last week. With a finger on the pulse of the very
latest releases, news and views, our buyers are at hand to offer you all the
advice you need to pick up the hidden gems.
Bordeaux 2006 In a Nutshell
- A merlot year on the Right Bank with Pomerol the star
- A cabernet year on the Left Bank
- St Julien consistent, parts of Margaux and Pauillac also very fine
- First rate dry white wines
- It all depends on the price….
Read Full Bordeaux 2006 Vintage Report
See the top 10 wines of the vintage, cellar must-haves and best value wines.
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We found
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Retail Prices - Duty Included & Local Tax Excluded
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Ch. Fayau, Bordeaux Superior
France » Bordeaux |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
8.09
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12.71
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87.32
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Château Fayau has been in the Medeville family, originally coopers, since 1826. The Château is renowned for the excellent value of its sweet wines (Cadillac and Sauternes). Their red Bordeaux Superior is a classic Bordeaux blend (Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot) with nicely ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Dubraud, Cotes de Blaye
France » Bordeaux » Côtes de Blaye |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
9.49
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14.92
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Special case price
£
102.13
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Chateau Dubraud has been getting good reviews from Robert Parker from the 2000 vintage onwards (which goes to show that his sphere of influence is not just confined to the rarefied level of the Cru Classés). From a lovely Right Bank vintage, this is medium-bodied with bags of bright, fresh ... MORE | ||||
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Berrys' Extra Ordinary Claret
France » Bordeaux BBR Exclusive
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£
10.43
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16.39
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| 12 x £ 9.36 |
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Special case price
£
112.34
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
The idea of Berrys’ Extra Ordinary Claret was first mooted way back in 1986, but much like a fine Claret, we felt it was better to wait until the concept was perfectly mature – and launched it a mere 19 years later, in 2005. Personally selected for us by Bordeaux legend Jean-Michel ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Larrivaux, Haut Medoc
France » Bordeaux » Haut-Médoc |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
10.60
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16.66
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| 12 x £ 9.53 |
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Special case price
£
114.38
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will improve,
13% alc.
A classy Haut Medoc wine with a perfumed nose of red currants intermixed with tobacco leaf, licorice and sweet spices, Ch. Larrivaux displays medium body, rich fruit, an silky-soft texture, admirable purity, and a spicy, relatively velvety finish. A claret of undeniable quality/value. | ||||
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Ch. Cissac, Haut-Médoc
France » Bordeaux » Haut-Médoc |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
10.64
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16.73
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| 12 x £ 9.57 |
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Special case price
£
114.89
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
Ch. Cissac is a Cru Bourgeois in the heart of Haut-Médoc appellation. The wine (75 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot , 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a beautiful dark red colour with a superb bouquet of sweet berries, spicy notes and oak notes, supported by soft and elegant tannins. | ||||
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Chateau Pey la Tour Reserve, Bordeaux Superieur
France » Bordeaux |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
10.77
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16.93
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£
115.91
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Merlot,
Ready, but will improve,
14% alc.
Chateau Pey la Tour Reserve, Bordeaux Superieur is a Dourthe wine made on a property in Salleboeuf and is mainly plump Merlot, treated to some good quality oak. More than 80% of the vineyard is now benefitting from the restructuring undertaken when Dourthe acquired the estate in 1990, with the ... MORE | ||||
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Ch. Marsau, Côtes de Francs
France » Bordeaux » Côtes de Francs |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
12.72
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20.01
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| 12 x £ 9.61 |
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Special case price
£
115.30
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Merlot,
For laying down,
13% alc.
Marsau represents an ideal compromise between a classic Bordeaux style and the more modern drinking clarets. The 2006 effort is a soft, jammy wine but with a good, firm structure that knits the wine together very nicely. This will drink well from arrival and for another 5 years. BBR Score: 15/20 Jancis Score: 15.5/20 | ||||
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Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion
France » Bordeaux » St-Emilion |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£
14.47
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22.75
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| 12 x £ 11.43 |
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Special case price
£
137.16
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Merlot,
For laying down,
13.5% alc.
Made by Alain Vauthier, this is an undiscovered gem that you can drink now or keep for four to five years (Alexander Garrett - Money Observer - 01-Feb-2010) When tasting in Bordeaux with Alain Vauthier in his curious, cavernous troglodyte cellars at Château Ausone, and ... MORE Parker Score: 89/100 | ||||
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Berrys' St Estèphe, Ch. Picard
France » Bordeaux » St-Estèphe BBR Exclusive
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£
15.62
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24.55
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| 12 x £ 14.04 |
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Special case price
£
168.51
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Drink now,
12.5% alc.
This quintessential St Estèphe is packed with intense plum and cassis fruit, and ripe tannins, followed by a very fine, long finish.Produced for us by one of the best Cru Bourgeois estates in great St Estèphe but with a modern twist. This is full-bodied, rich and utterly irresistible. | ||||
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Berrys' Margaux, Ch. Giscours
France » Bordeaux » Margaux BBR Exclusive
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Bottle
(75cl) |
£
15.62
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24.55
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Special case price
£
168.51
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Cab.Sauvignon Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
Specially selected for us by one of Bordeaux’s greatest properties, Ch. Giscours, this elegant, delicious Claret represents the essence of modern Margaux and all that is great about the appellation. Soft, ripe black and red fruits and spicy cedar hints are backed up by silky tannins and an ... MORE | ||||
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