1966 Corbin Michotte, St-Émilion

Landing on our shelves on its 60th anniversary, I’m thrilled to say that Corbin Michotte’s 1966 is more than just a curiosity—it’s a solid, perfectly mature Bordeaux at a remarkable price. Corbin Michotte is a small property in St-Émilion, near the border with Pomerol, with a storied history dating back to the 1700s. This parcel was reconditioned in 2005, so the bottles are in consistently excellent condition—something you don’t often find with a wine of this age. We opened a bottle on arrival, and it was singing: gorgeous aromas of forest floor, truffle, florals, and deep red fruit, followed by flavors of red cherry skin and raspberry, with a long, savoury finish, perfectly evolved tannins, and wonderful texture. Clean, delicious, pure, and still lively, this is a beautiful tribute to well-aged Bordeaux from another era. To be able to deliver a wine like this, with such provenance at 60 years on, speaks volumes about the character and caliber of Bordeaux wines.