

"I've splurged on top-tier Saint-Émilion for milestone moments and know the Right Bank signature well — Merlot velvet, chalky minerality, that lift from Cabernet Franc. This NDA delivers all three. I bought a second case immediately."
NDA N°2 Saint-Émilion — a declassified release from one of Saint-Émilion's most decorated estates. Merlot dominant, French oak aged, the first wine scored 100/100 by Xavier Lacombe and 98 by James Suckling. Declassified at trade prices.
| Category | 🍷 Declassified | Brand Label |
|---|---|---|
| Price per bottle | £21.66 | £380 |
| Taste notes | Blackberry, cedar, violet | Blackberry, cedar, violet |
| 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 Saint-Émilion'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. Saint-Émilion's elite is a small club. You can narrow it down.

There's only one reason we're allowed to sell this wine: we've signed an agreement to never tell anyone who made it. Welcome to the world of NDA wines, where nothing is what it seems. What we are permitted to say is that this comes from one of the appellation's most decorated addresses — a property that has spent decades at the very summit of Saint-Émilion's classification, and whose name, were we able to share it, would stop serious wine lovers mid-sentence.

Xavier Lacombe: 100. James Suckling: 98. Vinum, VertdeVin and Adrian Van Velsen all gave it 97. Jeff Leve: 95. Six independent critics, all firmly in agreement on the wine in your glass. Wine Advocate has called it "effortless elegance with ripe tannins and remarkable length." Suckling praised its "fine-boned structure and dark fruit precision." That kind of consensus is rare at any price — at this price, it's almost unheard of.

The blend is classically Right Bank: predominantly Merlot, with a meaningful proportion of Cabernet Franc lending its characteristic lift and tension. The vines sit on Saint-Émilion's coveted clay-limestone soils — the same terroir that defines the appellation's most celebrated wines. At the estate, viticulture borders on the obsessive: low yields, meticulous sorting, a commitment to terroir over technique. Fermentation is in temperature-controlled tanks, then 16-18 months in French oak — a significant proportion new.

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 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux's Right Bank.


Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux · Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon · 14% ABV · ★ 4.5
Retail: £720🛡️ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — love it or get a full refund
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