2018 Bordeaux Release Pricing

As ever, we will do our best to highlight wines where we feel confident in the quality and the value offered. This isn’t an exact science, but we won’t be shy in sharing the Atlas view. This year we will also flag the availability of a wider number of wines (below), as we acknowledge that some clients follow specific Châteaux and enjoy following each vintage. Equally, we fully understand if you have read something interesting by a critic that we haven’t opted to highlight ourselves. We have all, of course, appraised unfinished wines and have tasted them on different days and in different conditions. This year, the Atlas team made two separate visits to the region in order to form a far more comprehensive view – we hope our comments assist you in making your selections. Please contact Simon Larkin MW (Atlas' Managing Director) by clicking on the 'enquire button' below.

2018 Bordeaux Vintage Report

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Vintage	Wine Name	Price (in Bond)	Unit Size	Enquire
2018	Château Angelus, Premier Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion	£1,530	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Branaire-Ducru, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien	£462	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Batailley, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac	£408	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château de Fonbel, St Emilion Grand Cru	£160	12x75	Enquire
2018	Chateau La Clotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (read our offer)	£290	6x75	Sold Out
	A blend of 85% Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2018LaClotteoffers scented, floral notes that overlay a wonderfully juicy berry fruit on the nose, capturing notes of blackberry and loganberry. The palate is expansive, rich, but treads a very fine line – the copious fruit is balanced by a lively freshness this vintage. The typical juicy summer berry compote characters are once more on show, with subtle notes of cream and spice. Showing a fine density, admirable purity and a velvety textural impression, this adds to two impressive vintages for the estate (2017 and 2016) and is sure to win plaudits. The tannins are finely expressed and veiled by an impressive, deep fruit; this will age gracefully over the next two decades. Very impressive and fortunately still keenly priced. (SL). Drink : 2023 to 2042.
2018	Château Langoa-Barton, 3ème Cru Classé, St Julien	£438	12x75	Enquire
2018	Les Cruzelles, Lalande-de-Pomerol	£210	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Montlandrie, Cotes de Bordeaux	£175	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Moulin Saint-Georges, Grand Cru, St Emilion	£290	12x75	Enquire
2018	La Petite Eglise, Pomerol	£360	12x75	Sold Out
2018	Château Potensac, Cru Bourgeois, Médoc	£216	12x75	Enquire
2018	Saintayme, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru	£135	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Sociando-Mallet, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc	£300	12x75	Enquire
2018	Chateau Pibran, Pauillac	£300	12x75	Enquire
2018	Gazin, Pomerol	£756	12x75	Enquire
2018	Quinault L'Enclos, St. Emilion Grand Cru (read our offer)	£290	12x75	Enquire
	A blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Quinault l’Enclos shows glossy, creamy dark and red berry fruits of real purity and good concentration. There is a sense of depth here that has not shown to this extent in previous vintages. Yet there is also an underlying sense of poise and energy with a fresh, almost crunchy fruit length and fine mineral tannins. The finish exhibits admirable tension and subtle yet vibrant fruit length. Really accomplished winemaking, with the long-term goals now becoming evident. (ROM) Drink: 2024-2040
2018	Château Clinet, Pomerol	£768	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Ormes de Pez, Cru Bourgeois, St Estèphe	£126	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Cantemerle, 5ème Cru Classé, Médoc	£246	12x75	Enquire
2018	Clos du Marquis, St Julien	£464	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Prieuré-Lichine, 4ème Cru Classé, Margaux	£348	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Pavie-Macquin, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion	£632	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Beychevelle, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien (read our offer)	£360	6x75	Enquire
	A blend of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. The 2018 Beychevelle continues this château’s fine run of vintages starting in 2016. Scented dark berry fruit on the nose, fresh and ripe. The palate reveals a gradually mounting intensity, deep and layered with nothing forced. Indeed, this is fine, streamlined Beychevelle with freshness and poise, more exuberant than the 2016 but crucially it shows no signs of heat, there is a generous deep, juicy berry fruit with creamy swirls. A gravelly touch, to the notably spicy tannins asserts to the finish. In line with the vintage, this is riper, bolder style of Beychevelle, but it loses none of the precision that is a hallmark of this impressive Château. (SL) Drink : 2024 – 2038.
2018	Château Malescot-St. Exupery, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux	£492	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Pape Clement, Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan	£795	12x75	Enquire
2018	Croix de Beaucaillou, St Julien	£402	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château d'Armailhac, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac	£420	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Haut-Batailley, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac	£520	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Chasse-Spleen, Cru Bourgeois, Moulis	£288	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Rouget, Pomerol	£420	12x75	Enquire
2018	Le Dôme, St Emilion Grand Cru	£744	6x75	Enquire
2018	Chateau Teyssier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru	£144	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Gloria, St Julien	£350	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château St Pierre, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien	£510	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Léoville-Barton, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Julien	£379	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac (read our offer)	£336	6x75	Enquire
	A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, this vintage of GPL shows the classic hallmarks of this impressive Pauillac. The aromas reveal deep, ripe berry fruits, fragrant and lifted with a note of cassis. While the palate boasts a wealth of fresh berry fruit, the wine retains terrific precision and elegance. Glossy and sleek in texture, the evident structure is amply veiled in perfectly ripe fruit. Long, pure and stylish, there is plenty to like about the 2018 GPL, which shows a greater intensity on the mid palate than in some recent years. Very much a classic in the making. Drink 2026 to 2043. (SL)
2018	Château Talbot, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien	£259	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Gruaud-Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Julien	£660	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Canon, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion (read our offer)	£525	6x75	Enquire
	A blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. The 2018 Canon reveals a floral lift to its cool ripe berry fruit on the nose, but what impresses most is the combination of richness allied to finesse. There is an almost understated feel about this wine, but don’t be fooled there is plenty of power and substance, but it is the wine’s poise that is flawless. Ample, juicy, fresh dark fruits are beautifully underscored by racy mineral notes rendering this Canon totally captivating. There is a really fine sense of cool ripeness here, coupled with sleek, finely expressed tannins and an overriding sense of harmony. Stylish and lithe, particularly in the vintage context, this will be a fascinating and hugely rewarding wine to follow. Drink 2025 – 2045. (SL)
2018	Château Rauzan-Segla, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux	£460	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Berliquet, Grand Cru Classé, St. Emilion (read our offer)	£200	6x75	Enquire
	A blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc. A first release for Berliquet under the new ownership. The aromas reveal attractive rjuicy stone fruits and small dark berries. Again, this shows a fine freshness – that sense of cool ripeness – nothing overblown. There is a gently assertive mineral vein provides a tauter mineral impression, but overall it is the juicy, abundant fleshy-natured fruit that creates this wine’s appeal. Stylistically, it leans towards Canon in terms of purity and poise. A very attractive first vintage that will provide enjoyable drinking after a five to six years in bottle and could be a snip if sensibly priced. Drink : 2022 to 2030. (SL)
2018	Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan	£325	6x75	Enquire
2018	Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves	£430	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Cantenac-Brown, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux	£237	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Brane-Cantenac, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux	£315	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse), Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion	£1,100	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château Léoville-Las-Cases, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Julien	£1,086	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Julien	£1,728	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac	£828	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan (rouge)	£978	12x75	Enquire
2018	Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan	£1,500	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Montrose, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Estephe	£760	6x75	Enquire
2018	Château Haut-Bailly, Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan (read our offer)	£515	6x75	Enquire
	A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Juicy dark fruits and hints of cassis on the nose. The 2018 Haut-Bailly shows in a bolder manner on the palate than the 2016 or 2015, but retains its poise. There is a soft, velvety, layered impression to the fruit, underscored by a bright acidity and very finely expressed tannins. An almost minty edge to the berry fruits on the palate provides intrigue, as well as a distinct stony mineral complexity. While reflecting the vintage conditions, this 2018 still retains the hallmark signature; a beautifully rich, streamlined Haut-Bailly, where the wealth of fruit is balanced by a terrific sense of energy. Long, pure and stylish – there is so much to like about this 2018. (SL) 2026-2040.
2018	Château Cos d'Estournel, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Estephe (read our offer)	£890	6x75	Enquire
	Deep and inky in the glass, the 2018 Cos is initially subdued aromatically on the nose, gradually revealing its deep, yet fragrant, berry fruit with air. The texture instantly impresses on the palate – seamless and sleek, with a fine mineral line of graphite running through lending direction and vigour. There is a stunning sense of precision, it is hard to find fault. Ample, juicy, dark berry and stone fruits are framed by a subtle toastiness – this shows such a fine sense of proportion and harmony. Taut, energetic and, while showing some of the generous depth of the vintage, it retains a classical feel. They have done it again – the 2018 is long, pure and refuses to fade. Unlike a number of wines in the vintage, the alcohol doesn’t even warrant a mention. This will prove a fascinating wine to follow over time. (SL) 2027-2050.
2018	Château Troplong Mondot, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion (read our offer)	£460	6x75	Enquire
	Aromas display fragrant, softly macerated red fruit with a lifted, floral touch. The palate comprises juicy red fruits with a succulent, sleek and creamy texture, alongside a fine, racy minerality. The layered finish is marked by a touch of leafiness and bright freshness. To say that I was stunned by this release is an understatement...it is a welcomed return to the elegance that can be achieved on this property. Drinking 2025-2045 (SL)

A blend of 85% Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2018LaClotteoffers scented, floral notes that overlay a wonderfully juicy berry fruit on the nose, capturing notes of blackberry and loganberry. The palate is expansive, rich, but treads a very fine line – the copious fruit is balanced by a lively freshness this vintage. The typical juicy summer berry compote characters are once more on show, with subtle notes of cream and spice. Showing a fine density, admirable purity and a velvety textural impression, this adds to two impressive vintages for the estate (2017 and 2016) and is sure to win plaudits. The tannins are finely expressed and veiled by an impressive, deep fruit; this will age gracefully over the next two decades. Very impressive and fortunately still keenly priced. (SL). Drink : 2023 to 2042.

2018 Bordeaux Release Pricing

2018 Bordeaux Vintage Report

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