Chateau Perron Lalande de Pomerol Bordeaux

Having been in the Massonie family for three generations, Perron is now the responsibility of Betrand Massonie, whose drive, passion, technical skill and respect for the property's exceptional terroir have contributed massively to its recent renaissance. Chateau Perron's tiny vineyard is looked after with all the care that one might devote to a garden. The soil in betwen the rows of vines is either turned over or grassed over. De-budding takes place in April or May, and in June or July, the eastern facing vines are deleafed and the vines in general are thinned out. The vineyard is protected from disease and pests according to the lutte raisonnee principles that dictate only using the minimum quantity of product and only when necessary. Picking is done entirely by hand and the gapes are sorted manually when they arrive at the vat house. Vinification takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Each plot is vinified seperately and vatting takes between 3 to 5 weeks. Chateau Perron is finally aged in French oak barrels from a selection of the country's top coopers. This tiny property has become, in a very short space of time, one of the top wines in Lalande de Pomerol. A blend of 80% merlot and a little 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon it is a deep, brilliant, purple colour shot through with violet tints. Masses of black fruit and toasty vanilla on the nose characterise this is a big, powerful wine with ripe, velvety tannins.

Chateau L'Ancien Lalande-de-Pomerol from France, Bordeaux, Lalande-de-Pomerol by Chateau L'Ancien Lalande de Pomerol (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau L'Ancien Lalande-de-Pomerol from France, Bordeaux, Lalande-de-Pomerol by Chateau L'Ancien Lalande de Pomerol (12 x 75 cl)

One of the most dependable buys from this region, with substantial tannin, meaty body, balanced fruit and oak. (6 x 75 cl)

The yields are limited by Double Guyot pruning with bud removal, manual leaf removal and crop thinning when necessary. The grapes, 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, are harvested by hand at full maturity and gone over by hand on a vibrating sorting table. The vinification is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with 2-3 week maceration. The maturing is conducted in the traditional manner for about 18 months, 80% in oak barrels, a third of which is renewed every year, and 20% in vats. Château Garraud possesses great elegance and a red color that evolve into a deep orange-red. It releases a bouquet of varied aromas, especially red fruits. The soft, lush palate is fleshy with plenty of body, tight tannins and a long finish. It can be aged for more than 10 years. (12 x 75 cl)

The yields are limited by Double Guyot pruning with bud removal, manual leaf removal and crop thinning when necessary. The grapes, 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, are harvested by hand at full maturity and gone over by hand on a vibrating sorting table. The vinification is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with 2-3 week maceration. The maturing is conducted in the traditional manner for about 18 months, 80% in oak barrels, a third of which is renewed every year, and 20% in vats. Château Garraud possesses great elegance and a red color that evolve into a Purple-garnet with raspberry highlights. It releases a bouquet of redcurrants and vanilla, while the oakiness is still present. Velvety texture, great length and a long finish. Available in Magnums.

The yields are limited by Double Guyot pruning with bud removal, manual leaf removal and crop thinning when necessary. The grapes, 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, are harvested by hand at full maturity and gone over by hand on a vibrating sorting table. The vinification is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with 2-3 week maceration. The maturing is conducted in the traditional manner for about 18 months, 80% in oak barrels, a third of which is renewed every year, and 20% in vats. Château Garraud possesses great elegance and a red color that evolve into a deep orange-red. It releases a bouquet of varied aromas, especially red fruits. The soft, lush palate is fleshy with plenty of body, tight tannins and a long finish. It can be aged for more than 10 years. Available in Magnum Bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

The yields are limited by Double Guyot pruning with bud removal, manual leaf removal and crop thinning when necessary. The grapes, 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, are harvested by hand at full maturity and gone over by hand on a vibrating sorting table. The vinification is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with 2-3 week maceration. The maturing is conducted in the traditional manner for about 18 months, 80% in oak barrels, a third of which is renewed every year, and 20% in vats. Château Garraud possesses great elegance and a red color that evolve into a deep orange-red. It releases a bouquet of varied aromas, especially red fruits. The soft, lush palate is fleshy with plenty of body, tight tannins and a long finish. It can be aged for more than 10 years.

This deep red coloured wine has a nose oozing with chocolate, prunes and spicy notes. The palate is complex with bitter chocolate, black cherries and cinnamon characters leading to a very long, soft but powerful finish. 100% Merlot from a small 2 hectare vineyard located near Barbanne on the border of Pomerol, the character of this wine is developed through 18 months oak ageing to deliver a concentrated intense style. (12 x 75 cl)