Bordeaux Wines
Bordeaux Wines
Even among the greatest and most reputable wine regions on the planet, Bordeaux stands above the rest, as a god would on a seemingly unreachable mountaintop. The winemakers of this region have a single-minded dedication to the fine art of viticulture and their efforts never fail to show. If you like to consider yourself a fine wine enthusiast, you owe it to yourself to visit Bordeaux because it will change your life. Whether you wish to drink some inspirational and gripping wine as soon as possible, or you want to add some masterpieces to your collection to impress your friends and loved ones, no region on Earth is a more obvious choice.
The noble and beautiful Garonne and Dordogne rivers surge through southwestern France, enriching the soil in a way very few other places can boast. The limestone-based earth is rich in calcium, and the almost oceanic climate conditions give the staple Bordeaux grape varietals vigor and flavor like nowhere else. For their illustrious reds, Bordeaux winemakers rely on a proven combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Meanwhile, a sip of their excellent white wine hints at the use of Semillon, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc. Each of these varietals carries a unique identity, making every quality wine a character piece to rival Citizen Kane.
It can be incredibly hard to choose only a few wines to collect for your cellar, because there are so many options that you don’t want to miss. At Sokolin, we’re here to help you select wines that stand out in any collection, and can turn any gathering into a lifelong positive memory for your friends and loved ones. Let’s enjoy Bordeaux’s finest together.
Popular Bordeaux wines
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1982 Certan De May - 3L98RPAvailability: In StockA murky, dense, opaque garnet color is followed by spectacular aromatics of roasted herbs, smoked meats, cedar, prunes, black cherries, and black currants. Rich, powerful, and full-bodied, with a thick, unctuous texture, considerable fat an..." Learn More- 3L$2,375.00 -
1982 Vieux Chateau Certan - 1.5L96JGAvailability: In Stock(Vieux Château Certan) The 1982 Vieux Château Certan is an absolute classic and one of the finest vintages produced at this estate since its golden era in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The bouquet today is still ripe, young an..." Learn More- 1.5L$865.00 -
1982 Ducru Beaucaillou - 375 ml97JDAvailability: In StockThe finest bottle I’ve had of this wine (which came from the estate), the 1982 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou continues to drink brilliantly and is a magical Saint-Julien. Still healthy ruby hued with a mature yet insanely complex bo..." Learn More- 375 ml$245.00 -
1982 Petrus - 750 ml98RPAvailability: In StockFrom barrel, this remains one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted. Whether fining and filtration pulled more out of it than was intended, only the proprietor knows. However, the 1982 Petrus turned in a strong performance in Philadelphi..." Learn More- 750 ml$4,899.00 -
1982 Mouton Rothschild - 1.5L100JDAvailability: In StockA wine that’s singing today, the 1982 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is one of those wines that needs to be tasted to be believed. It almost has a California Cabernet-like sexiness and opulence paired with pure Bordeaux class. Still solid ..." Learn More- 1.5L$4,850.00 -
1982 Cheval Blanc (12-Pack OWC) - 750 ml96+JGAvailability: In Stock...a kaleidoscopic bouquet with dark plum, iodine, minerals and a touch of kirsch that develops with aeration, a perfect symmetry between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The palate has sweet, sappy entry with crisp acidity...The Cabernet Franc b..." Learn More- 750 ml$1,395.00 -
1982 Lafite Rothschild - 750 ml100RPAvailability: In StockThe 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple color with only a subtle lightening at the rim. Spectacular aromatics offer jammy cherry and black fruits intertwined with lead pencil, mineral, and smoky wood scents. Powerful for a Lafit..." Learn More- 750 ml$4,349.00 -
1982 Trotanoy - 750 ml97JGAvailability: In Stock(Château Trotanoy) I often have a difficult time handicapping a favorite between the (usually) phenomenal elegance of the 1975 Trot and the larger-scaled and more heroically chiseled 1982. This particular bottle of the 1982 was magnif..." Learn More- 750 ml$729.00 -
1982 L'Evangile - 750 ml98RPAvailability: In StockA blockbuster, dark plum/garnet-colored wine, the 1982 L’Evangile reveals a decadent, extravagantly rich nose of caramelized fruit, plum, licorice, smoked meats, and toffee. This opulent, full-bodied Pomerol caresses the palate with l..." Learn More- 750 ml$749.00 -
1982 Cos D'Estournel (12-Pack OWC) - 750 ml95RPAvailability: In StockThis 1982 is still displaying a beautiful deep ruby/purple hue as well as a stunning set of aromatics consisting of blue and black fruits, loamy earth, flowers, licorice, and spice box. The wine is medium to full-bodied with sweet tannins, ..." Learn More- 750 ml$499.00
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1982 La Conseillante - 750 ml97DECAvailability: In StockDeep in colour, and a gorgeous wine to smell: warm, fat and rich, brimming with good things – savoury notes, very soft sweet fruits,the autumn land. On the palate, it was amore vital wine than I was expecting: behind lavish raspberry ..." Learn More- 750 ml$695.00 -
1982 Pichon Lalande - 750 ml100DECAvailability: In StockMay Eliane de Lencquesaing had been at Pichon since 1978, so four years by the time the 1982 rolled around. The Merlot levels are a little higher than they are today (it was a favourite grape of her father's), but this flamboyant, fleshy st..." Learn More- 750 ml$939.00 -
1982 Cos D'Estournel - 750 ml97JDAvailability: In StockI loved this bottle of 1982 Cos d'Estournel, and it was easily the best bottle I’ve had of this wine, which has always shown slightly tired and over the hill for me. It shows classic, even youthful notes of lead pencil, currants and s..." Learn More- 750 ml$499.00 -
1982 Cheval Blanc - 750 ml100RPAvailability: In StockThis wine has proven to be one of Bordeaux's modern day legends. Absolutely spectacular for its first 7-8 years after bottling, the wine has gradually begun to reveal more delineation, structure, and tannin. In 1995, the wine appears even y..." Learn More- 750 ml$1,149.00 -
1982 Calon Segur - 750 ml94+RPAvailability: In Stock...The multidimensional nose offers up notes of...espresso, black cherries, prunes, cedar, iodine, and iron. Extremely complex aromatically, this full-bodied, still tannic, concentrated, old style Bordeaux has two to three decades of life r..." Learn More- 750 ml$265.00 -
1982 Leoville Poyferre - 750 ml95RPAvailability: In StockThere is no question that Leoville Poyferre was not making wines at the level of quality they have since 1990. That said, the 1982 is a great wine, no doubt because of the vintage rather than the winemaking at that time. A brilliant effort,..." Learn More- 750 ml$419.00 -
1983 d'Yquem - 750 ml97WSAvailability: In StockUtterly magnificent, a very great wine, certainly the best Yquem since 1975 . Every sip brings out another set of nuances, and the aftertaste goes on forever. Deep gold, unbelievably concentrated and flavorful, yet superbly balanced.- 750 ml$539.00 -
1985 Cheval Blanc (12-Pack OWC) - 750 ml96RP-NMAvailability: In Stock...This is simply a gorgeous Cheval Blanc...It sports a deep garnet colour. The nose is divine: precocious ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, maraschino cherry with stunning delineation. The palate has a seamless texture with a caressing sens..." Learn More- 750 ml$899.00
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1985 Margaux - 750 ml96RP-NMAvailability: In StockThe best First Growth in my book, tasted several times and always lip-smackingly delicious! It has what can only be described as a joyous bouquet of ebullient red-berried fruit with hints of truffle and something a little exotic: Medjool da..." Learn More- 750 ml$685.00 -
1985 L'Evangile - 750 ml95RPAvailability: In StockA beautiful L’Evangile and one of the vintage’s top successes, the color still retains a very dense ruby/purple with only a bit of lightening at the edge. A classic nose of liquid intermixed with black raspberries., blackberries..." Learn More- 750 ml$425.00 -
1985 Lafite Rothschild - 750 ml96JGAvailability: In Stock(Château Lafite-Rothschild) This was my last bottle of ’85 Lafite out of the cellar, as I only bought three bottles when it was released and dearly wish I had bought more, as the wine is rather more expensive today than it was b..." Learn More- 750 ml$949.00 -
1986 Lafite Rothschild - 1.5L100RPAvailability: In StockThe 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich..." Learn More- 1.5L$4,375.00 -
1986 Lafite Rothschild - 750 ml100RPAvailability: In StockThe 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich..." Learn More- 750 ml$1,399.00 -
1986 Cheval Blanc - 750 ml94RP-HGAvailability: In Stock...The 1986 still has a youthful dark ruby saturated color with no amber at the edge. The wine possesses a developing bouquet that offers up weedy tobacco, juxtaposed with sweet black berry, raspberry, and cherry fruit. The new oak that was..." Learn More- 750 ml$659.00 -
1986 Margaux - 750 ml98RPAvailability: In StockA magnificent example of Chateau Margaux and one of the most tannic, backward Margauxs of the last 50 years, the 1986 continues to evolve at a glacial pace. The color is still a dense ruby/purple with just a hint of lightening at the rim. W..." Learn More- 750 ml$799.00