

"I've splurged on First-Growth Bordeaux for special occasions and know the Pauillac signature well — blackcurrant, cedar, that flinty graphite edge. This NDA hits every note. I bought a second case the same week."
NDA N°1 Pauillac — a declassified release from one of Bordeaux's five First-Growth châteaux. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, French oak aged, the first wine scored 100/100 by James Suckling, Wine Advocate, and Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Declassified at trade prices.
| Category | 🍷 Declassified | Brand Label |
|---|---|---|
| Price per bottle | £21.66 | £500 |
| Taste notes | Graphite, oak, blackberry | Graphite, oak, blackberry |
| Ageing potential | 15 years | 30 years |
| Delivery | Free next day | Wait 2 years |
| Satisfaction guarantee | 100% money back | Fat chance |
Well, it's not quite the same wine. Some of the world's most prestigious estates produce more wine than they can sell under their own label, especially in great vintages. Rather than waste it, they "declassify" it — selling the surplus to merchants without the original château name attached. Same vines. Same winemaker. Same craft. They think it's lower quality - we disagree. We pass our trade buying direct to members. There are only five First Growths. You can narrow it down.

Some towers cast very long shadows. We're not at liberty to tell you who made this wine — but we can say it comes from an estate so embedded in the mythology of Bordeaux that its name is essentially synonymous with greatness. A First Growth. One of five. You can likely narrow it down from there.

James Suckling: 100. Wine Advocate: 100. Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW: 100. Add 18.5/20 from Jancis Robinson and 98s from Jeff Leve and Alexander Ma, and you have one of the most decorated Pauillacs of the modern era. Three perfect scores from three independent critics is rare at any price — at this price, it's almost unheard of.

The blend is textbook Pauillac: Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, with Merlot for roundness and a touch of Cabernet Franc for aromatic lift. The vines sit on the deep gravel beds and well-drained soils that make this corner of the Médoc unlike anywhere else on earth. Fermentation runs parcel by parcel, and ageing is in French oak — a high proportion new — for 18 months or more.

Your case arrives fast and perfectly packed. If a bottle ever arrives damaged or you're not delighted, we'll replace or refund — no hassle, no delay. That's the Winedrops promise.

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A declassified First Growth from Pauillac, Bordeaux.


Pauillac, Bordeaux · Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot · 13.5% ABV · ★ 4.6
Retail: £720🛡️ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — love it or get a full refund
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