In 1992, Jean Claude Rouzaud, president of Champagne Louis Roederer, acquired and combined two Cru Bourgeois vineyards in the heart of the Medoc's Saint-Eseèphe appelation: Chateau Picard and Chateau Beauséjour. Covering 46 acres, these properties make up Chateau Haut-Beausejour. Great Care is taken in producing this blend of 52% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cot Franc and 3% Verdot. Once in the cellars this wine is matured in small oak casks from Central France for 12 months using 40% in new oak. This rich Bordeaux is marked by a lovely dark red colour, it is slightly peppery with scents of well-ripened fruit such as blackcurrant and raspberry. The palette is Merlot dominated and marked by an honest attack that is well rounded and full. A supple wine, with firm tannic structure, well balanced and not overpowered by wood. (12 x 75 cl)
An outstanding Cru Bourgeois from Saint Estephe made by the flamboyant Henri Duboscq who was one of the first to use 100% new oak. The resulting wine shows great breed and charm with a gorgeous rich flavour of the new wood and ripe fruit. (12 x 75 cl)
Vinification: M. Duboscq renews his French oak barriques each year for his Chateau Haut-Marbuzet. Aged in new French oak for up to 24 months prior to bottling. Tasting note: a rich and dense red wine with little subtlety. Full and intense with velvety texture with mighty blast of fruit and new oak. Gorgeous. Presented in a wooden box. (6 x 75 cl)
An outstanding Cru Bourgeois from Saint Estephe made by the flamboyant Henri Duboscq who was one of the first to use 100% new oak. The resulting wine shows great breed and charm with a gorgeous rich flavour of the new wood and ripe fruit. (12 x 75 cl)