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Notes: The rigorous selection process undergone by the grand vin results in the creation of its younger brother, Amiral de Beychevelle.Despite being made from young vines, Amiral de Beychevelle benefits from the same growing techniques, meticulous sorting, and traditional barrel ageing.It has the same elegance and finesse as its older brother, but reveals its character more quickly, offering wine-enthusiasts the full vivacity of its youth. It can be kept for up to fifteen years, depending on...
Notes: Aromas of ripe berry and dark chocolate with some coffee bean, following through to a full body with round, creamy tannins. Stone and walnut undertones. Slightly woody finish.
Tasting notes: Aspect: Pale yellow with a buttercup hue. Nose: The nose opens on the citrus fruit aromas typical of Sauvignon Blanc, then goes on to reveal intense yellow peach and nectarine notes that are characteristic of Semillon. Palate: The fresh attack shows attractive lime and kumquat flavours, while the round and full-bodied mid-palate reveals intense yellow peach notes which linger on the finish, joined by delicately acidulated touches of apricot and mirabelle. Blending...
Tasting Notes:Aspect: An intense purple with a slightly carmine tint.Nose: The nose opens with an explosion of aromas, especially wild strawberry, Burlat cherry, bilberry and blackcurrant. The fruit remains very present after airing, enhanced by additional soft spice notes.Palate: The fruit on the nose emerges rapidly on the suplle and well-balanced attack, supported by silky, deep and dense tannins which give structure to the midpalate. The finish is remarkable for its rich fruit, enhanced by...
Notes: Chateau Barde Haut is a 17 hectare estate located at the extreme east of the village of Saint-Emilion. The vineyard forms an natural amphitheatre and is particularly well exposed to the south. The soil is very typical of Saint Emilion being mainly composed of clay which is found on a layer of chalk. There has been significant investment in renovating the cellar so that all work is completely done by gravity to ensure that the precious grapes of the Chateau are well respected. The cellar...
Tasting Notes:A splendid nose with subtle complexity. Very refined fruit with mineral and floral touches and perfectly integrated oak. Above all, aromatic complexity and rare elegance with a deep, richness in the mouth and beautiful ripe, delicate tannins. Tight but gentle with a very fine acidity and immensely long finish. Vintage Summary:05 + 10 = 15. In 2015, nature treated us with a cross between 2 other exceptional vintages. Climatic conditions were ideal throughout the entire cycle in...
Notes:The vineyard for Chateau Carbonnieux's white wine is situated on clay-limestone slopes which support the region's famous Garonnaise gravel. These rare and respected terroirs produce exceptional white wines whose superior character has been recognized for centuries. When young, Carbonnieux's white wine charms with its freshness, its purity and its fruity, floral aromatic intensity. When mature, it develops notes of dried and preserved fruit which offer numerous opportunities for...
Vintage Report: “An atypical and outstanding vintage!” – Fabrice Darmaillacq, Technical Directo 2016 was a year of contrasts at Chateau Clarke, with extreme weather conditions (a very rainy winter and an extremely dry summer), the major threat from fungal diseases and, above all, an Indian summer beyond our wildest dreams that produced exceptional fruit suitable for making great wine. Vinification: Fermentation: The grapes are put into vats via gravity flow, followed by cold soaking and...
Tasting notes: Aiguilhe is a wine that seduces from the very beginning with its sumptuous aromas. Brilliantly expressing notes of red plum and black cherry, the nose seems to develop a more floral character over time. The entry is both lively and soothing. The mid-palate is juicy upon remarkably silky tannins, all enriched with plenty of fruit. The finish is delicious and the wine is overall a perfect testament to the quality sought after by the team of Stephan von Neipperg. Food pairing: We...
Tasting Notes:Boysenberry, dark chocolate and violet burst from the glass. A Silky, textured, lacy red wine with notes of black cherry, coffee and minerals. Finishes with clarity, finesse and elegance. Blend:65% Merlot35% Cabernet Sauvignon * Located in the heart of Graves and built on the site of a 12th century fortress * Vineyards are farmed sustainable without pesticides or additional chemicals * Fermentation in small temperature-controlled cement tanks, allowing to vinify parcels...
Notes:This wine is characterized by great fruitiness and bold flavors. While never overpowering, the strong aromas of blackberries and toasted oak provide an excellent sense of identity which is typical to the Bordeaux region. The wine has long, round, elegant flavors of dark fruit, black cherries, and toasty vanilla.Color: RedGrapes: 54% Merlot24% Cabernet Franc22% Cabernet Sauvignon Soil: Sand and sand mixed with gravelFermentation: In stainless steel for 3-4 weeks Aging: A part aged in...
Weather Conditions: The beginning of the year was rainy and wet. The weather conditions became perfect again at the end of August. Then an Indian summer stretched until the end of October and allowed us to optimize the maturity of the three grape varieties. The year was particularly successful for the Cabernets Francs. Blend:70% Merlot25% Cabernet Franc5% Cabernet SauvignonAlcohol: 14%** Only 2 in Stock ** ...
Tasting notes: Chateau Francs Bories offers remarkable color, bouquet and a enjoyably fine sap. Food pairing: The perfect accompaniment to red and white meat and cheese. Grape varieties: 82% Merlot4% Cabernet Franc4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Notes: Bright flashes of yellow and green, with a nose rich in both floral and fruity aromas, such as lychee, citrus and lime. The mouth is balanced and fresh with a bright and warm finish. Grapes:60% Semillon40% Sauvignon Blanc
Notes:Deep, sustained colour, with pleasing red fruit aromas. Powerful on entry but supple with very tight tannins.Grapes: 60% Merlot40% Cabernet Sauvignon Soil: Limestone and clay Age of Vines: 25 Years Old Altitude: 80 m above sea level Aspect: East Yield per Hl/Ha: 50 Hl/Ha Training system: Guyot Fermentation: in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation Aging: 18 months in stainless steel ...
Grape varieties: 75% Merlot 24% Cabernet-Franc 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon Average age of the vines: 38 years old Terroir: Siliceous-clay over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay Number of vines planted: Between 6 000 and 8 000 / hectare Vine growing methods: ploughing or a grass cover crop without any use of weedkillers. From 1996 the vines were grown according to integrated and sustainable farming principles (with AFAQAFNOR certification since 2005) as part of a sustainable economy approach...
Tasting notes:Beautiful deep red colour. Red fruit and vanilla bouquet. The wine is rich, long and well-balanced on the palate. Elegant, with subtle oak tannin.Vinification:Fermentation takes placein an architectural setting that combines the classic and the unusual. Chateau La Couronne makes wine very traditionally, though relying on the most up to date techniques when necessary(fermentation vats in a truncated conical shape, temperature control, etc…).Aging:12 months in stave-wood...
Notes: A big wine showing dense black fruit with integrated black fruits, anise, dried leaves and soft leather. Brooding, showing some development with chewy tannins in the long finish. Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
The wine is a traditional blend of three classic Bordeaux varieties, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle; round, smooth and fruity, it is ideal as an apéritif or with fish, seafood, or goat cheese. - Winery
CHATEAU PALOUMEY: FROM GLORY TO OBLIVIONAt the beginning of the 19th century, Chateau Paloumey, a 35 hectare property in Ludon-Medoc, belonged to a wine merchant by the name of Octave Dupuy. Convinced of the southern Medoc’s excellent potential, he embarked on a complete renovation of the property Chateau Paloumey’s wines enjoyed an excellent reputation and were soon ranked among the best Crus Bourgeois du Medoc, as can be seen in the second edition of “Bordeaux and its Wines” published by...
The estate's Grand Vin's vineyards are located west of Ordonnac village. Its rows of vines grow on a double thalweg of gravelly-clay. They produce a very fi ne wine with tight texture, great richness and wonderful freshness. On the palate, the wine is pure and powerful, the tannins dense and spicy, and the finish of great depth with glorious aromas. Because of these qualities, Château Potensac is often considered to represent the pure Medoc style. It should be noted that Potensac was the only...
Notes:Dense ruby in color, this wine has a lot of personality. The palate is full of volume, with complex and delicate flavors of caramel, cassis and violet. It shows some maturity with notes of vanilla followed by silky tannins and a long finish.Grapes:80% Merlot20% Cabernet SauvignonAge of Vines: 30 Years OldFermentation: in stainless steel with maceration on the skins Aging: 60% in oak barrels, 40% in stainless steel tanks** Sustainably Produced ** ...
With holdings of 30ha in the Entre-deux-Mers region, Ch. St. Julian's vines are grown on clay-limestone with an average age of 30 years. The wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in oak, 30% new. - Winery
Summary:The Château Saint-Sulpice Bordeaux Rouge is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is vinified as if it were a “classified growth”: complete de-stemming, eight-day fermentation in new temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aging in vats for several months before bottling. This approach emphasizes the natural red fruit characters. The wine exhibits black cherry, spice and plum notes, with great depth and balance.Additional Information:The 2018 St. Sulpice...
Fermented and aged in stainless tanks for 6 months sur-lie. The wine's bouquet is packed with pretty perfumes of white flowers and citrus fruits (pink grapefruit), and has a great freshness and brilliant complexity in the mouth. - Winery Blend:70% SAUVIGNON BLANC25% SEMILLON5% MUSCADELLE
Notes: Ripe, peach-apricot, and heady floral aromas with hints of ginger spice and dried orange rind. Stone fruit flavors with lingering notes of chamomile, butterscotch and meringue. Polished style with a rich mouthfeel, finishing with balanced acidity in a lengthy finish. Food Pairing: Cranberry upside down cake Also Roquefort or Gorgonzola with toasted walnuts. Grape Varieties: Semillon ** Only 5 in Stock **