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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2eme Cru Saint Julien |
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France, Bordeaux, St-Julien
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£583.50
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Powerful Reds |
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Classification: Second growth in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc Grape variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. History: The name, given by the former owner Monsieur Ducru, literally and appropriately means "beautiful pebbles". The chief feature of the vineyard is its richness in the pebbles, or "cailloux" which contribute to the greatness of so many wines of the Medoc. This gravel, about 5 meters deep, is on a calcareous base of about the same thickness. Just before the war, the vineyard became run down and many Bordeaux critics felt it no longer deserved its place as a second growth. In 1942 the Borie family purchased the vineyard and raised it to heights that it had never known before, receiving top ratings amongst the Second Growths. Successive generations of the Borie family oversee all winemaking operations. Vinification and ageing: Traditional vinification methods apply, the wine is aged 20 months in barrels of which half are replaced annually. Style: Supple yet full-bodied, a typically fine Saint Julien that needs 8-10 years to reveal its rich and fruity, elegant flavors of cassis, vanilla and ripe blackberries. Size: 112 acres producing 12,000 to 19,000 cases.
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Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou |
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe Saint Julien
Description: This impressive estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, Commander in Chief of the English Army and hero of the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Chateau Talbot is in an ideal location a short distance from the Gironde Estuary, here the vines grow in fine gravelly rises, which alone are capable of producing the region's great wines. Talbot is one of the most ancient estates in the Medoc and has fortunately passed from one competent manager to another over the centuries, and is fully worthy of its classification in 1855 as a great growth. Today, the Cordier family own Talbot ever since the early 1900's and several generations of the family have shown their deep understanding of the importance of quality. This classified growth of Saint-Julien owes its first-rate reputation to the particularly charming character of its wine. Unfailingly consistent, Talbot embodies with elegance all the complexity of its terroir. Firm, well-rounded tannins offer a smoothness ever present over the years, although being highly concentrated, it can be left to age for many years even though it is tempting to drink it young to enjoy the fullness of its fruity aromas and silken finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £854.15
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe Saint Julien
Description: This impressive estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, Commander in Chief of the English Army and hero of the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Chateau Talbot is in an ideal location a short distance from the Gironde Estuary, here the vines grow in fine gravelly rises, which alone are capable of producing the region's great wines. Talbot is one of the most ancient estates in the Medoc and has fortunately passed from one competent manager to another over the centuries, and is fully worthy of its classification in 1855 as a great growth. Today, the Cordier family own Talbot ever since the early 1900's and several generations of the family have shown their deep understanding of the importance of quality. This classified growth of Saint-Julien owes its first-rate reputation to the particularly charming character of its wine. Unfailingly consistent, Talbot embodies with elegance all the complexity of its terroir. Firm, well-rounded tannins offer a smoothness ever present over the years, although being highly concentrated, it can be left to age for many years even though it is tempting to drink it young to enjoy the fullness of its fruity aromas and silken finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £482.35
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe Saint Julien
Description: This impressive estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, Commander in Chief of the English Army and hero of the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Chateau Talbot is in an ideal location a short distance from the Gironde Estuary, here the vines grow in fine gravelly rises, which alone are capable of producing the region's great wines. Talbot is one of the most ancient estates in the Medoc and has fortunately passed from one competent manager to another over the centuries, and is fully worthy of its classification in 1855 as a great growth. Today, the Cordier family own Talbot ever since the early 1900's and several generations of the family have shown their deep understanding of the importance of quality. This classified growth of Saint-Julien owes its first-rate reputation to the particularly charming character of its wine. Unfailingly consistent, Talbot embodies with elegance all the complexity of its terroir. Firm, well-rounded tannins offer a smoothness ever present over the years, although being highly concentrated, it can be left to age for many years even though it is tempting to drink it young to enjoy the fullness of its fruity aromas and silken finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £1262.45
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe Saint Julien
Description: Chateau Talbot is one of the most ancient estates in the Medoc, and has fortunately passed from one competent manager to another over the centuries, and is fully worthy of its classification in 1855 as a great growth. This impressive estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, Commander in Chief of the English Army and hero of the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Chateau Talbot is in an ideal location, a short distance from the Gironde Estuary, where the vines grow in fine gravelly rises. The Cordier family has owned Talbot since the early 1900's and several generations of the family have shown their deep understanding of the importance of quality. As a result of htis taditional methods are used along with the most modern ones, combining to make wines which are different every year but unfailingly well-balanced and complex. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £1078.48
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe Saint Julien
Description: This impressive estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, Commander in Chief of the English Army and hero of the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Chateau Talbot is in an ideal location a short distance from the Gironde Estuary. The vines grow in fine gravelly rises, which alone are capable of producing the region's great wines. Talbot is one of the most ancient estates in the Medoc. The Chateau has fortunately passed from one competent manager to another over the centuries, and is fully worthy of its classification in 1855 as a great growth. The Cordier family has owned Talbot since the early 1900's. Several generations of the family have shown their deep understanding of the importance of quality. Traditional methods are used along with the most modern ones, combining to make wines which are different every year but unfailingly well-balanced and complex. 50% new barrels. Medoc gravel. "...The wine is close to being outstanding...It is full, with impressive extract...and a long, deep, chewy finish. This 1996 will be drinkable at a young age yet keep for 15 to 20 years." Parker, 89. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £492.48
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe Saint Julien
Description: Chateau Talbot is one of the most ancient estates in the Medoc, and has fortunately passed from one competent manager to another over the centuries, and is fully worthy of its classification in 1855 as a great growth. This impressive estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, Commander in Chief of the English Army and hero of the Battle of Castillon in 1453. Chateau Talbot is in an ideal location, a short distance from the Gironde Estuary, where the vines grow in fine gravelly rises. The Cordier family has owned Talbot since the early 1900's and several generations of the family have shown their deep understanding of the importance of quality. As a result of htis taditional methods are used along with the most modern ones, combining to make wines which are different every year but unfailingly well-balanced and complex. The 1996 vintage has a nose of cedary fruit with a pronounced mineral edge. The palate is well balanced with some savoury tannic structure on the finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £852.01
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Chateau Branaire-Ducru Saint Julien 4eme Cru Classe OWC
Description: Branaire-Ducru's vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 22%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 3%. The wine blend has even more Cabernet Sauvignon, up to 85%, is incorporated reflecting one of the highest Sauvignon blends in the Medoc. The wines are matured in oak barriques 35% new each vintage. This is a deep red/purple-colored stylish sexy concotion of raspberries, graphite, smpke, minerals and flowers. The complex aromatics are followed by a medium to full-bodied, seamless St.Julien displaying velvety tannin, medium body and sweet concentrated fruit in a well-constructed elegant style. The tannin is unobstrusive and well-integrated. Available in the original wooden case. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £502.71
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Chateau Branaire-Ducru Saint Julien 4eme Cru Classe OWC
Description: Branaire-Ducru's vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 22%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 3%. The wine blend has even more Cabernet Sauvignon, up to 85%, is incorporated reflecting one of the highest Sauvignon blends in the Medoc. The wines are matured in oak barriques 35% new each vintage. Deep garnet-red colour. Bouquet reminiscent of flowers, berries, redcurrant and spice. Undoubtedly one of the most successful wines produced by the present winemaking team. The 1996 Branaire is rich, round, lush, tannic and very Cabernet, yet without any astringency. Delicate but substantial. Available in the original wooden case.
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2eme Cru CLasse Saint Julien
Description: Léoville Las Cases produces arguably the most exotically perfumed wine in the Médoc and this can be partially attributed to the must being fermented at lower than average temperatures, which leads to its youthful aromatic richness being retained. On the palate it is powerful and concentrated and marvellously well-balanced. A well-structured wine first showing warm, ripe cassis fruit overlaid by tobacco, cedar and lead pencil notes at the finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £1097.70
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Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru Classe St Julien OWC
Description: Located entirely in the Saint Julien appellation, the vineyard is blanted in a single block on two Gunzian gravel rises oriented north-south. At 24 meters above sea level, the center of the domaine is the highest point in Saint Julien. The red grape varieties, consistent with the Medoc terroir, planted are Cabernet Sauvignon contributing the structure and ageing potential, Merlot provides the fullness and flesh and Petit Verdot supplies the fruit anf typicity. Traditional manual harvesting allows the best grapes to be selected, vinified in stainless steel vats between 15 and 20 days and aged in Oak Bordeaux barrells 60% new each year and fining takes place using fresh egg whites with traditional racking by candle. The wine is very Medocain in style with a noble and refined nose. Very expressive in the mouth, the wine is longer than it is thick. It is lively and savory with firm tannin on the finnish and no roughness. Availabe in original wooden case. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £474.16
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Chateau Belgrave 5eme Cru Classe Haut-Medoc
Description: On taking over the management of Château Belgrave in 1979, Dourthe set itself the ambitious task of returning this prestigious Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classé to its former glory and making wines worthy of its rank. It was under the name of Château Coutenceau that the estate was classified as a 5 Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Contrary to what could be imagined, Château Belgrave does not owe its name to the superb gravel that makes up the soil and subsoil of the whole of the estate, but to the attachment of one of its British owners to the district of Belgravia in London where he lived. Thus it was that Château Coutenceau became Château Belgrave. The estate was renowned not only for its wines, but also for the abundant game that was to be found in its woods and the receptions given at the Château in the hunting season. This link between the estate and hunting explains the presence of a ferret the labels on the wines of the Château. Château Belgrave is one of the oldest crus in the Médoc, it is located in Saint-Laurent, on the border of Saint-Julien and the appellation is only separated by a stream. The vineyard with its 55 hectares in a single stretch was ranked as a 5Grand Cru Classé for the exceptional quality of its deep gravel. Michel Rolland is now the consultant Encologist at this Chateau. The harvest is traditionally picked by hand, using small trays, the grapes are put in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, while part of the wine is then matured in barrel on lees to preserve the aromas. Finally, ageing occurs in oak barrels between 15 to 18 months. This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and displays all the concentration and finesse one has come to expect from this excellent Chateau, ripe fruit, excellent concentration, balanced tannins and a long lingering, dry finish. The 2000 Vintage is a typical Haut-Medoc with the terrior reflected in the aromas and flavour of this lovely deep red coloured wine. Firm tannins and great tannic structure are complemented by the long finish. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £352.53
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Chateau Beaumont Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Description: Limited Availability. Chateau Beaumont is one of the most beautiful Chateaus in the whole of Bordeaux with its Mansart style architecture. Planted on the left bank of the Garonne river between Saint Julien and Margaux the Chateau grows approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3 % Petit Verdot from 20 year old vines. Characterised by the supple, feminine structure, the tannins are generally mellow dominated by the Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2001 vintage is a deep purple (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £235.12
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Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru Classe St Julien OWC
Description: Located entirely in the Saint Julien appellation, the vineyard is blanted in a single block on two Gunzian gravel rises oriented north-south. At 24 meters above sea level, the center of the domaine is the highest point in Saint Julien. The red grape varieties, consistent with the Medoc terroir, planted are Cabernet Sauvignon contributing the structure and ageing potential, Merlot provides the fullness and flesh and Petit Verdot supplies the fruit anf typicity. Traditional manual harvesting allows the best grapes to be selected, vinified in stainless steel vats between 15 and 20 days and aged in Oak Bordeaux barrells 60% new each year and fining takes place using fresh egg whites with traditional racking by candle. This is a noble, classic vintage, lively and concentrated. The complex nose possess plenty of blueberry and blackcurrant aromas to savor supported by fine oak. In the mouth it is quite dense, quite masculine, straightforward, marked by the tannins on the finish. Long ageing potential can be expected. Availabe in original wooden case.
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Chateau Belgrave 5eme Cru Classe Haut-Medoc
Description: On taking over the management of Château Belgrave in 1979, Dourthe set itself the ambitious task of returning this prestigious Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classé to its former glory and making wines worthy of its rank. It was under the name of Château Coutenceau that the estate was classified as a 5 Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Contrary to what could be imagined, Château Belgrave does not owe its name to the superb gravel that makes up the soil and subsoil of the whole of the estate, but to the attachment of one of its British owners to the district of Belgravia in London where he lived. Thus it was that Château Coutenceau became Château Belgrave. The estate was renowned not only for its wines, but also for the abundant game that was to be found in its woods and the receptions given at the Château in the hunting season. This link between the estate and hunting explains the presence of a ferret the labels on the wines of the Château. Château Belgrave is one of the oldest crus in the Médoc, it is located in Saint-Laurent, on the border of Saint-Julien and the appellation is only separated by a stream. The vineyard with its 55 hectares in a single stretch was ranked as a 5Grand Cru Classé for the exceptional quality of its deep gravel. Michel Rolland is now the consultant Encologist at this Chateau. The harvest is traditionally picked by hand, using small trays, the grapes are put in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, while part of the wine is then matured in barrel on lees to preserve the aromas. Finally, ageing occurs in oak barrels between 15 to 18 months. This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and displays all the concentration and finesse one has come to expect from this excellent Chateau, ripe fruit, excellent concentration, balanced tannins and a long lingering, dry finish. The 2001 vintage has intense zesty acidity and lovely dark fruit flavours that reveal a great smooth spicy tannic structure. Dense mouthfeel and a long finish complement this dark red wine. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £365.47
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Chateau Belgrave 5eme Cru Classe Haut-Medoc
Description: On taking over the management of Château Belgrave in 1979, Dourthe set itself the ambitious task of returning this prestigious Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classé to its former glory and making wines worthy of its rank. It was under the name of Château Coutenceau that the estate was classified as a 5 Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Contrary to what could be imagined, Château Belgrave does not owe its name to the superb gravel that makes up the soil and subsoil of the whole of the estate, but to the attachment of one of its British owners to the district of Belgravia in London where he lived. Thus it was that Château Coutenceau became Château Belgrave. The estate was renowned not only for its wines, but also for the abundant game that was to be found in its woods and the receptions given at the Château in the hunting season. This link between the estate and hunting explains the presence of a ferret the labels on the wines of the Château. Château Belgrave is one of the oldest crus in the Médoc, it is located in Saint-Laurent, on the border of Saint-Julien and the appellation is only separated by a stream. The vineyard with its 55 hectares in a single stretch was ranked as a 5Grand Cru Classé for the exceptional quality of its deep gravel. Michel Rolland is now the consultant Encologist at this Chateau. The harvest is traditionally picked by hand, using small trays, the grapes are put in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, while part of the wine is then matured in barrel on lees to preserve the aromas. Finally, ageing occurs in oak barrels between 15 to 18 months. This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and displays all the concentration and finesse one has come to expect from this excellent Chateau, ripe fruit, excellent concentration, balanced tannins and a long lingering, dry finish. The 2000 Vintage is a typical Haut-Medoc with the terrior reflected in the aromas and flavour of this lovely deep red coloured wine. Firm tannins and great tannic structure are complemented by the long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £336.16
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Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru Classe St Julien OWC
Description: Located entirely in the Saint Julien appellation, the vineyard is planted in a single block on two Gunzian gravel rises oriented north-south. At 24 meters above sea level, the center of the domaine is the highest point in Saint Julien. The red grape varieties, consistent with the Medoc terroir, planted are Cabernet Sauvignon contributing the structure and ageing potential, Merlot provides the fullness and flesh as well as Petit Verdot supplies the fruit and typicity. Traditional manual harvesting allows the best grapes to be selected, vinified in stainless steel vats between 15 and 20 days and aged in Oak Bordeaux barrells 60% new each year while fining takes place using fresh egg whites with traditional racking by candle. Deep in colour with fiery reflections, the nose shows good oak with aromas that are complemented by the fruitiness of grapes from well-tended vines.Solid on the palate with a fine attack, the wine has supple tannins that nonetheless show the potential for long ageing.. Availabe in original wooden case. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £429.81
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Chateau Belgrave 5eme Cru Classe Haut-Medoc
Description: On taking over the management of Château Belgrave in 1979, Dourthe set itself the ambitious task of returning this prestigious Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classé to its former glory and making wines worthy of its rank. It was under the name of Château Coutenceau that the estate was classified as a 5 Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Contrary to what could be imagined, Château Belgrave does not owe its name to the superb gravel that makes up the soil and subsoil of the whole of the estate, but to the attachment of one of its British owners to the district of Belgravia in London where he lived. Thus it was that Château Coutenceau became Château Belgrave. The estate was renowned not only for its wines, but also for the abundant game that was to be found in its woods and the receptions given at the Château in the hunting season. This link between the estate and hunting explains the presence of a ferret the labels on the wines of the Château. Château Belgrave is one of the oldest crus in the Médoc, it is located in Saint-Laurent, on the border of Saint-Julien and the appellation is only separated by a stream. The vineyard with its 55 hectares in a single stretch was ranked as a 5Grand Cru Classé for the exceptional quality of its deep gravel. Michel Rolland is now the consultant Encologist at this Chateau. The harvest is traditionally picked by hand, using small trays, the grapes are put in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, while part of the wine is then matured in barrel on lees to preserve the aromas. Finally, ageing occurs in oak barrels between 15 to 18 months. This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and displays all the concentration and finesse one has come to expect from this excellent Chateau, ripe fruit, excellent concentration, balanced tannins and a long lingering, dry finish. The 1999 vintage is a deep red coloured wine with aromas of red and black fruits as well as hints of cedar. A complex wine that is both rich and elegant with great balance and a long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £314.46
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Chateau Belgrave 5eme Cru Classe Haut-Medoc
Description: On taking over the management of Château Belgrave in 1979, Dourthe set itself the ambitious task of returning this prestigious Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classé to its former glory and making wines worthy of its rank. It was under the name of Château Coutenceau that the estate was classified as a 5 Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Contrary to what could be imagined, Château Belgrave does not owe its name to the superb gravel that makes up the soil and subsoil of the whole of the estate, but to the attachment of one of its British owners to the district of Belgravia in London where he lived. Thus it was that Château Coutenceau became Château Belgrave. The estate was renowned not only for its wines, but also for the abundant game that was to be found in its woods and the receptions given at the Château in the hunting season. This link between the estate and hunting explains the presence of a ferret the labels on the wines of the Château. Château Belgrave is one of the oldest crus in the Médoc, it is located in Saint-Laurent, on the border of Saint-Julien and the appellation is only separated by a stream. The vineyard with its 55 hectares in a single stretch was ranked as a 5Grand Cru Classé for the exceptional quality of its deep gravel. Michel Rolland is now the consultant Encologist at this Chateau. The harvest is traditionally picked by hand, using small trays, the grapes are put in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, while part of the wine is then matured in barrel on lees to preserve the aromas. Finally, ageing occurs in oak barrels between 15 to 18 months. This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and displays all the concentration and finesse one has come to expect from this excellent Chateau, ripe fruit, excellent concentration, balanced tannins and a long lingering, dry finish. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £382.60
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Chateau Lagrange 3eme Cru Classe St Julien OWC
Description: Located entirely in the Saint Julien appellation, the vineyard is planted in a single block on two Gunzian gravel rises oriented north-south. At 24 meters above sea level, the center of the domaine is the highest point in Saint Julien. The red grape varieties, consistent with the Medoc terroir, planted are Cabernet Sauvignon contributing the structure and ageing potential, Merlot provides the fullness and flesh as well as Petit Verdot supplies the fruit and typicity. Traditional manual harvesting allows the best grapes to be selected, vinified in stainless steel vats between 15 and 20 days and aged in Oak Bordeaux barrells 60% new each year while fining takes place using fresh egg whites with traditional racking by candle. Deep in colour with fiery reflections, the nose shows good oak with aromas that are complemented by the fruitiness of grapes from well-tended vines.Solid on the palate with a fine attack, the wine has supple tannins that nonetheless show the potential for long ageing.. Availabe in original wooden case. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £494.91
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Chateau Poujeaux Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Moulis-en-Medoc Bordeaux
Description: Located in the heart of the Medoc, between Margaux and Saint-Julien, the Moulis appellation benefits from an exceptional terroir. Chateau Poujeaux has an uninterrupted vineyard of 52 hectares planted on the finest outcrops of Gunz gravel, the ideal soil for the Great Classified Growths of the region. Planting at Chateau Poujeaux consists of the four traditional and perfectly complementary grape varieties, Cabernet-Sauvignon the predominant variety in the Medoc, produces a powerful wine with a bright, lively colour. Merlot with its superb roundness, brings the firm, mellow bouquet, while the Cabernet-Franc , planted at Poujeaux in some of the finest plots, adds that touch of sophistication. Finally, Petit-Verdot brings elegance, with a full-bodied, strong-coloured wine, rich in tannin. This blend ensures the richness and harmony of each vintage. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £304.56
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