The wines of Bordeaux attract plenty of media attention and speculation - it's a dynamic region with plenty of superstar wines to keep the fascination alive and of course the potential to invest adds a further frisson of excitement. For pure drinking pleasure there is plenty in Bordeaux to satisfy and delight. When you are not buying wine to invest, there are many more properties to choose from and better value to be found. This is where time spent in Bordeaux tasting the wines and getting to know the people pays excellent dividends.
We have just purchased a wonderful parcel of Château Bernadotte directly from the Château. The Château has been under the ownership of Pichon Lalande for the past four years and during their three vintages they have managed to raise the quality substantially of what was already a very good property. We tasted the 2011 in Pichon Lalande in April 2012 and can confirm real elegance and delicious, red berry fruit. Already pleasurable to drink, it should continue to give pleasure over the next 10 years.
“A sleeper of a vintage, this estate, owned by the proprietors of Pichon Lalande, has produced a seductive, charming 2011. Composed of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it offers up a seductive bouquet of tobacco leaf, red and dark berry fruit, and hints of cedar, wood smoke and earth. Ripe, medium-bodied and silky smooth, this dense ruby/plum coloured La Bernadotte can be enjoyed over the next 8-10 years.”eRobertParker.com, 87-89 pts, April 2012
“Brambly, dark fruit nose. Juicy, well-extracted palate. Savoury and ripe. Refined tannic frame. Will not disappoint. Drink 2015-2022.” 16.25pts Decanter, March 2014
Special introductory offer:
Our limited allocation is due to arrive from the Château late March / early April 2014. We are offering you the opportunity to reserve up to 24 bottles now with payment to be processed once the wine arrives.
This gives you the attractive advantage of buying a very high quality claret at preferential introductory prices (inc duty & VAT) as follows:
Shop shelf price after this introductory offer: £14.75 per bottle
Introductory offer prices applicable to orders placed by 16 March 2014:
6 bottles: £75.00 (£12.50 per bottle, save £13.50)
12 bottles: £138.00 (£11.50 per bottle, save £39.00, includes free delivery*)
24 bottles: £262.00 (£10.92 per bottle, save £92.00, includes free delivery*)
*Free delivery applies to NI only. Standard GB delivery charges apply.
ROI pricing
6 bottles: €95.00 + €10 delivery (€15.83 per bottle)
12 bottles: €180.00 (€15.00 per bottle, includes free delivery)
24 bottles: €340.00 (€14.16 per bottle, includes free delivery)
This Bernadotte 2011 introductory offer is open until 16 March 2014.
Wine will be shipped from Chateau Bernadotte late March / early April 2014
Terms & Conditions: All products are for 75cl bottles and include current rate for Value Added Tax ● Max. 2 cases Bernadotte 2011 per client ● Min order is 6 bottles ● Free delivery available in NI only for 12 bottles or more. Delivery for less than 12 bottles is £7.95 per address ● Delivery to addresses in GB as follows: £10.95 for 12 bottles or less, £15.95 for 24 bottles. Further charges apply for larger orders.
