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A lot of offers to unpack this week…
We thought Cos d’Estournel was going to be the big release of the week, but then Lafite Rothschild decided it was its turn to shine. Another extremely hot release from one of Bordeaux’s biggest names, and we now only have six bottles remaining as demand has been exceptionally strong. Carruades also released alongside it, although some of you may have missed it tucked underneath the Lafite offer.
Gruaud Larose 2025 was one of the real overperformers of the week, delivering huge scores at a sensible price.
The Barton family also continues its remarkable run of form. With the new winery and the move towards smaller, more precise vats, quality has clearly stepped up another level while pricing remains refreshingly fair. (A similar story is expected with Grand-Puy-Lacoste once it releases).
We were also really pleased to see Cos d’Estournel release at the same price as last year, despite the clear jump in quality. Credit to them for delivering not just a great wine, but also a genuinely fair release.
Our role as a wine merchant is to help filter the noise and focus on the Bordeaux releases that genuinely offer quality, value and long-term potential. If we think pricing works, we’ll say so. If we don’t, we’ll either negotiate something better or simply not offer the wine at all.
That was the case with both Angelus and Palmer this week, where we secured additional discounts exclusively for our mailing list customers. Full details can be found below.
Next week, there are no Bordeaux releases as the Chateaus are in Hong Kong presenting their wines.
Mouton will be the first release once they are back the following week, 3rd June.
The sun is shining, so enjoy some cold whites this weekend!
The Fine Wine Library Team
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Lafite Rothschild 2025
98-100 Points - Neal Martin
Lafite Rothschild 2025 is shaping up to be one of the estate’s greatest modern vintages, earning huge 98-100 point scores from both Neal Martin and James Suckling. Critics praised its classical Pauillac character, graphite minerality, precision and remarkable balance. Remarkably, Neal Martin has only awarded perfect 100-point scores to two Lafite vintages in history, 1953 and 1870, placing the 2025 in exceptionally rare company.
€392 In Bond per bottle
Last 6 bottles
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Cos d'Estournel 2025
97-99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Cos d’Estournel 2025 is one of the major releases of Bordeaux 2025, earning huge scores including 98-99 from James Suckling and 97-99 from Jeb Dunnuck. Critics praised its balance, freshness and classical Saint-Estèphe character, combining graphite, cassis and gravelly minerality with refined tannins and remarkable precision. Released at the same price as 2024 despite a major step up in quality, this looks like one of the standout buys of the campaign.
€98 In Bond per bottle
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Leoville Barton 2025
97-99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Leoville Barton and Langoa Barton 2025 are standout Saint-Juliens combining classical structure, graphite minerality and remarkable freshness. Produced from tiny yields, both wines impressed critics with their precision, purity and ageing potential. Jeb Dunnuck called Leoville Barton “a brilliant, deep, pure and layered beauty” while describing Langoa Barton as “probably the greatest Langoa ever.” Both releases come highly recommended for Left Bank collectors.
€61.50 In Bond per bottle
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Langoa Barton 2025
95-97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Langoa Barton 2025 is one of the standout value wines of Saint-Julien, combining dark berry fruit, graphite, violet and tobacco with remarkable freshness and precision. Produced from tiny yields of just 20hl/ha, the wine delivers serious concentration while retaining a classical, energetic style. Jeb Dunnuck called it “probably the greatest Langoa ever”, while critics praised its purity, balance and polished tannins.
€33.60 In Bond per bottle
Bargain Bordeaux
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Gruaud Larose 2025
97-99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Gruaud Larose 2025 is one of the great overperformers of Bordeaux 2025, earning huge scores including 97-99 points from Jeb Dunnuck while releasing at just €50.40 In Bond. Celebrating the estate’s 300th anniversary, the wine combines cassis, graphite, violets and tobacco with remarkable freshness, silky tannins and classical Saint-Julien structure. Critics praised its purity, balance and long-term ageing potential.
€50.40 In Bond per bottle
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Angelus 2025
96-98 Points - Wine Advocate
“A blend of equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2025 Angélus is already beautifully harmonious, even at this early stage. Unfurling in the glass with notes of sweet dark berries and plums mingled with notions of violets, licorice and spices, it's medium- to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with ripe tannins, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. Much like its 2022 predecessor, the 2025 underlines that this estate's shift toward greater purity and subtler élevage choices can be sustained even in historically warm years”
Release Price: €231 In Bond per bottle
Mailing List Special price: €210
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Palmer 2025
98-100 Points - Jeff Leve
97-99 Points - Wine Advocate
Palmer 2025 is one of the standout Margaux releases of Bordeaux 2025, earning huge scores including 98-100 from Jeff Leve and 97-99 from Wine Advocate. Produced from tiny yields on the famed Terrace 4 gravel plateau, the wine combines floral perfume, cassis, silky tannins and remarkable freshness with exceptional finesse. Fine Wine Library negotiated special mailing list pricing, offering improved value against the original release.
Release Price: €224 In Bond per bottle
Mailing List Special price: €210
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Alter Ego de Palmer 2025
94-96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2025 Alter Ego is bold, juicy and super expressive right out of the gate. A wine of total pleasure and seduction, this will drink beautifully with minimal cellaring. Soft, plush contours wrap around a core of red plum, mocha, cedar, espresso and cinnamon. All the elements are so well balanced. Floral top notes and a kick of blood orange perk up the brilliant finish. This is such a classy, polished wine—an especially fine Alter Ego. The blend is 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot.”
€63 In Bond per bottle
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La Gaffeliere 2025
97-99 Points - Antonio Galloni
La Gaffeliere 2025 is one of the standout value wines on the Right Bank, earning huge scores including 97-99 points from Antonio Galloni and 96-98+ from Jeb Dunnuck. Situated beside Ausone on Saint-Emilion’s prized limestone terroir, the wine combines Cabernet Franc purity, saline minerality and remarkable freshness. Released at just €45 In Bond, this looks an exceptional buy for the quality and pedigree on offer.
€45 In Bond per bottle
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Lascombes 2025
95-97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
“Cassis, graphite, chalky minerality, and spicy wood all define the 2025 Château Lascombes, a much tighter, more focused expression compared to the second wine. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from tiny yields of 25 hectoliters per hectare, harvested between September 8th and 25th, it's resting in 60% new French oak with a small percentage in foudre and amphora. Beautifully concentrated on the palate, it has full-bodied richness, ample tannins, and a great finish. This checks in at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.59, and the purity here is first rate.”
€52 In Bond per bottle
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