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Saving one of the very best to last, as always, it's the utterly superb 2021 Pomerol from the Thienponts, Vieux-Château-Certan. Certainly one of the favorites of the vintage! Situated in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, with Petrus, Lafleur and Le Pin just a stone’s throw away, the VCC vines produce one the of the most highly regarded and sought after wines in the world. Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont made a sensational 2021, which is right up there with the very best wines of the vintage. Of all the wines our tasting team had from barrel in April, this was the one - from raised eyebrows and knowing glances in the barrel room, to enthusiastic discussion in the car and over dinner - this was the wine of the vintage. Absolutely gorgeous.

 

We're also pleased to offer a very small quantity of one of the top whites of the vintage from one of our favorite properties in Pessac Leognan, Domaine de Chevalier Blanc. A family-owned estate, the vineyards are surrounded by forests in the highest part of the appellation, and the vines stay cool with the wines retaining a remarkable freshness. Domaine de Chevalier have been on a run of good form for the last decade plus producing some of their best-ever wines, and the 2021s continue this streak.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to secure your stock at the opening prices.

Our 2021 Futures Landing Page includes our Vintage Report & Wines of the Vintage, and is updated with new wines daily. We'll continue sending offers on the most compelling wines as they are released...stay tuned!

 

“The top properties turned out gorgeous, classically built wines that will absolutely thrill readers who appreciate freshness and energy…The best wines offer a striking combination of old-school classicism with modern-day precision.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

 
 
2021 Vieux Chateau Certan (Pomerol)
GVWM Wine of the Vintage
96-98 VM / 96-97 JS / 96 JA / 96 DE / 94-96 WA / 94-96 WI / 93-95 JD

 

The 2021 Vieux Château Certan is a spectacular tour de force from Alexander and Guillaume Thienpont. What a wine. Vibrant and magnificent in its precision, the 2021 races across the palate, revealing seemingly endless layers of nuance over time. Dark blue/purplish fruit, cinnamon, new leather, graphite, lavender and crushed rocks all build effortlessly. The Cabernets are dialed up in 2021 and that comes through in the wine's flavor profile and overall feel. The purity of the flavors is just mind-bending. Harvest took place between September 25 and October 4. The blend is 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Readers who can find the 2021 should not hesitate, as it is truly magical. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

 

$339.98 ea. 750ml | Future | BUY NOW

 

See our full list of Vieux Chateau Certan >

 

 
 
2021 Domaine De Chevalier Blanc (Pessac Leognan)
98-99 JS / 95-97 JD / 95-97 VM / 94-96 WA / 95 DE / 95 JA

 

The 2021 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, picked September 13–23 at 40hL/ha, has a captivating, complex bouquet of yellow flowers, white peach, wet limestone and just a faint hint of elderflower in the background. The taut palate is well-balanced with a superb line of acidity. Conveying tangible energy from start to finish, this builds in the mouth toward a persistent finish that fans out gloriously. One of the best Domaine de Chevalier whites that I have tasted in 20-plus years. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

 

$102.39 ea. 750ml | Future | BUY NOW

 

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2% discount for orders placed with a wire or personal check.* Please click here to send us your order via our contact page, or call 360.350.4896 and we will be glad to assist you. (*Minimum order of $1000 for domestic wire, or $5000 for international wire. No minimum for personal check. For wines eligible for 5% case/9L discounts, maximum discount is 5%.) 

 

Interested in a wine not on our website, or in placing a non-committed pre-order for particular 2021 Bordeaux? Click here to send us your list and we will advise as soon as the wines are available.

 

BOTTLING CHARGES FOR OTHER FORMATS Please note: Most Chateaux will be able to bottle your orders in the below formats. Click here or call +360.350.4896 if you are interested in any of the following options and they are not listed on our website:

 

375 ML - 12 x 750ml price + $40.00 per case (min. order of 24 x 375ml) 

1.5 L - 12 x 750ml price + $36 per case (min. order of 6 x 1.5L)

3.0 L - 4 x 750ml price + $70 each | 6.0 L - 8 x 750ml price + $110 each

9.0 L - 12 x 750ml price + $180 each | 12.0 L - 16 x 750ml price + $210 each

15.0 L - 24 x 750ml price + $275 each | 18.0 L - 20 x 750ml price + $325 each 

 
 
 
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