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Chateau Loudenne Cru Bourgeois Superieur Medoc |
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France, Bordeaux, Medoc
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£170.32
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12 x 75 cl |
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Chateau Loudenne, situated on the banks of the Gironde estuary, is one of the most delightful sites in the Medoc, the charm of which did not escape the appreciative eye of its owners, Marie-Claude and Jean-Paul Lafragette. Chateau Loudenne stretches over a superb estate of 132 hectares, with 48 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and 12 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Since the Lafragette family bought Loudenne in March 2000, work on the vines has been conducted with the specific aim of enhancing the individual character of Loudenne's terroir and therefore its wines. Accordingly, right from the pruning season though to harvesting, every task is carried out with the utmost care to produce better wines, even down to the job of thinning out the harvest and the foliage by hand in September to help the ripening process. Once in the winery the grapes are vinified in stainless steel or lined concrete vats and ageing for 16 months in the cask takes place, of which 30% of the casks are renewed every year. Great care is again taken when choosing different coopers. Here they are adapted to each specific wine enabling Loudenne to obtain complex more telling aromas. Commitment to quality is a constant at this winery and since 2000 malactic fermentation is carried out in all the new casks, here the aromas imparted by the vats are better accepted by the wine as well as this the age-old technique makes the tannins silky and the wines rounder. This wine is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc as well as a little 1%Malbec and is a very intense red colour. Its bouquet reveals blackberry, black-currant and cherry, while spicey hints and a latent woodiness add to the complexity. Its attack is lively and in the mouth, there is a roundness giving the wine a certain fullness. Its structure is compact and the tannin's purity contributes to the high quality of this finish which is the sign of a great Medoc wine. (12 x 75 cl)
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Chateau Loudenne |
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Chateau Loudenne LES TOURS DE LOUDENNE Medoc
Description: Chateau Loudenne, situated on the banks of the Gironde estuary, is one of the most delightful sites in the Medoc, the charm of which did not escape the appreciative eye of its owners, Marie-Claude and Jean-Paul Lafragette. Chateau Loudenne stretches over a superb estate of 132 hectares, with 48 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and 12 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Since the Lafragette family bought Loudenne in March 2000, work on the vines has been conducted with the specific aim of enhancing the individual character of Loudenne's terroir and therefore its wines. Accordingly, right from the pruning season though to harvesting, every task is carried out with the utmost care to produce better wines, even down to the job of thinning out the harvest and the foliage by hand in September to help the ripening process. Once in the winery the grapes are vinified in stainless steel or lined concrete vats and ageing for 16 months in the cask takes place, of which 30% of the casks are renewed every year. Great care is again taken when choosing different coopers. Here they are adapted to each specific wine enabling Loudenne to obtain complex more telling aromas. This is the second wine of Chateau Loudenne and is a deep brilliant purple colour. A charming bouquet of woodland fruits in harmony with hints of toast and vanilla abound, while the supple attack develops revealing the tannin's delicacy. This roundness with the dominating fruity aromas culminate in a complex finish that makes this a wine to savour. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £131.43
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Chateau Loudenne Cru Bourgeois Superieur Medoc
Description: Chateau Loudenne, situated on the banks of the Gironde estuary, is one of the most delightful sites in the Medoc, the charm of which did not escape the appreciative eye of its owners, Marie-Claude and Jean-Paul Lafragette. Chateau Loudenne stretches over a superb estate of 132 hectares, with 48 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and 12 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Since the Lafragette family bought Loudenne in March 2000, work on the vines has been conducted with the specific aim of enhancing the individual character of Loudenne's terroir and therefore its wines. Accordingly, right from the pruning season though to harvesting, every task is carried out with the utmost care to produce better wines, even down to the job of thinning out the harvest and the foliage by hand in September to help the ripening process. Once in the winery the grapes are vinified in stainless steel or lined concrete vats and ageing for 16 months in the cask takes place, of which 30% of the casks are renewed every year. Great care is again taken when choosing different coopers. Here they are adapted to each specific wine enabling Loudenne to obtain complex more telling aromas. Commitment to quality is a constant at this winery and since 2000 malactic fermentation is carried out in all the new casks, here the aromas imparted by the vats are better accepted by the wine as well as this the age-old technique makes the tannins silky and the wines rounder. This Merlot is the second wine of Chateau Loudenne and has a lovely fruit driven style with a smooth lengthy finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £161.38
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Chateau Greysac Cru Bourgeois Medoc
Description: Chateau Greysac's destiny is linked to a visit in 1973 by Baron Francois de Gunzburg and several of his friends. The visitors were so taken with the estate that they immediately decided to buy it and were able to do with the financial participation of the INFINT group, presided by Mr Giovanni Agnelli. Chateau Greysac underwent remarkable development and was admitted to the very select Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux in 1982. Today, the Estate covers 95 ha of which 70 ha are under vine. Greysac's wine is more than ever before the expression of its outstanding beautiful gravelly rises located in the hamlet of By. The grapes come from 25 years old vines and the wine is aged 12 months in Oak of which 20% is new each year. This has produced the characteristic style of Greysac showing great aromatic finesse combined with good, full body. This dynamic produces wines with straightforward, clean flavours and sumptuous fruit which acquire elegance and complexity over time. This wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and a little 2% Petit Verdot. A purple red coloured wine with aromas of dark forrest fruits, peper and spice this is a medium bodied wine. The dark forrest fruit aromas reveal themselves in the flavours while the smooth tannins culminate in a rounded finish. Available in Magnum bottles. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £122.78
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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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Chateau Taffard de Blaignan Cru Bourgeois Medoc
Description: The deep ruby red colour of this wine is offset by tinges of brighter cherry red. The nose is fruit-driven with red fruit and berries accompanied by mineral notes , smokiness and light touches of vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is extremely flavoursome with good, firm tannins. On aeration, mineral notes and a hint of smokiness come through, together with the flavours of very ripe grapes. A very well balanced wine with a long finish ending on liquorice notes which lends it elegance. A good wine with good balance and finesse. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £83.82
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Chateau Greysac Cru Bourgeois Medoc
Description: Chateau Greysac's destiny is linked to a visit in 1973 by Baron Francois de Gunzburg and several of his friends. The visitors were so taken with the estate that they immediately decided to buy it and were able to do with the financial participation of the INFINT group, presided by Mr Giovanni Agnelli. Chateau Greysac underwent remarkable development and was admitted to the very select Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux in 1982. Today, the Estate covers 95 ha of which 70 ha are under vine. Greysac's wine is more than ever before the expression of its outstanding beautiful gravelly rises located in the hamlet of By. The grapes come from 25 years old vines and the wine is aged 12 months in Oak of which 20% is new each year. This has produced the characteristic style of Greysac showing great aromatic finesse combined with good, full body. This dynamic produces wines with straightforward, clean flavours and sumptuous fruit which acquire elegance and complexity over time. This wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and a little 2% Petit Verdot. A purple red coloured wine with aromas of dark forrest fruits, peper and spice this is a medium bodied wine. The dark forrest fruit aromas reveal themselves in the flavours while the smooth tannins culminate in a rounded finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £149.42
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Chateau La Garicq Moulis-en-Medoc Bordeaux
Description: Once called Château de Graves de Guitignan Brillette, Château la Garricq has the benefit of an excellent soil made of Garonne gravels and of a clayey marnish layer covering a stone substrate. When summer comes, the big shining pebbles reflect the sun on the grapes favoring thus their full maturity which is the most important parameter in the production of an outstanding vintage. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £235.12
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Chateau La Garicq Moulis-en-Medoc Bordeaux
Description: Once called Château de Graves de Guitignan Brillette, Château la Garricq has the benefit of an excellent soil made of Garonne gravels and of a clayey marnish layer covering a stone substrate. When summer comes, the big shining pebbles reflect the sun on the grapes favoring thus their full maturity which is the most important parameter in the production of an outstanding vintage. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £223.87
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Chateau Loudenne Cru Bourgeois Superieur Medoc
Description: Chateau Loudenne, situated on the banks of the Gironde estuary, is one of the most delightful sites in the Medoc, the charm of which did not escape the appreciative eye of its owners, Marie-Claude and Jean-Paul Lafragette. Chateau Loudenne stretches over a superb estate of 132 hectares, with 48 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and 12 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Since the Lafragette family bought Loudenne in March 2000, work on the vines has been conducted with the specific aim of enhancing the individual character of Loudenne's terroir and therefore its wines. Accordingly, right from the pruning season though to harvesting, every task is carried out with the utmost care to produce better wines, even down to the job of thinning out the harvest and the foliage by hand in September to help the ripening process. Once in the winery the grapes are vinified in stainless steel or lined concrete vats and ageing for 16 months in the cask takes place, of which 30% of the casks are renewed every year. Great care is again taken when choosing different coopers. Here they are adapted to each specific wine enabling Loudenne to obtain complex more telling aromas. Commitment to quality is a constant at this winery and since 2000 malactic fermentation is carried out in all the new casks, here the aromas imparted by the vats are better accepted by the wine as well as this the age-old technique makes the tannins silky and the wines rounder. This wine is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc as well as a little 1%Malbec and is a very intense red colour. Its bouquet reveals blackberry, black-currant and cherry, while spicey hints and a latent woodiness add to the complexity. Its attack is lively and in the mouth, there is a roundness giving the wine a certain fullness. Its structure is compact and the tannin's purity contributes to the high quality of this finish which is the sign of a great Medoc wine. Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres)
Price: £187.11
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Chateau Cissac Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Description: The first traces of the building that is now Chateau Cissac and the village of Cissac go back as far as the Romans. In fact, the village of Cissac was a relatively important Roman settlement. Tombs have been found in the village and in the grounds dating from the period of Merovee, the father of Charlemagne. However, the house as we know it today dates from 1769 and Chateau Cissac extends over 50 hectares. It is from these vines that the Grand vin Chateau Cissac and its second wine, Reflets du Chateau Cissac are produced. The vines are about 30 years old with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot grape varieties grown on fine gravel over chalk. Each vine variety does not produce similar quantities each year. However, the proportions on the various single-variety wines that are assembled to make Chateau Cissac are strictly respected. There are ten huge wooden vats at Chateau Cissac, constructed in the great Medocain tradition. The hand picked grapes are Vinified in oak vats under temperature control then the wine is matured 18 months in barrels of which 30 to 40% are new. A Well-known traditional styled Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois with plenty of oaky character, strength and a good finish. Available in Original Wooden Case. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £193.15
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Chateau Mille Roses Haut Medoc
Description: CHARACTERISTICS: A ruby-purple colour, this wine is characterised by a nose of ripe black fruits and damsons with hints of oak and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine's ripe fruit and red berry fruit flavour's lead to a complex and lingering finish. LOCATION: Chateau Mille Roses covers just five hectares, in the village of Macau not far from the borders of the commune of Margaux, in the Haute-Médoc. The property is owned by David Faure. SOIL: Topsoil consists of outcrops of gravel over sand subsoil, with some limestone and clay. CLIMATE: The Gulf Stream generally gives Bordeaux mild winters, warm summers and long, sunny autumns. The district is protected from westerly and north-westerly winds by the continuous coastal strip of pine forest. GRAPES: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. Average vine age is 25 years. PRODUCTION METHODS: The vines are trained to the Guyot system and hand-picked at vintage. The fermentation is carried out in large old oak vats where the temperature varies between 28 and 32ºC for good overall extraction, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine undergoes 18 months of ageing in 50% new oak barrels. Aged on lees. Available in half bottles. (24 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £304.07
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Chateau du Breuil Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc
Description: The baronial estate of du Breuil dates back to the 6th century which means that it is one of the oldest properties in the Medoc. The ruins of the old fortress are still impressive and there are many curious legends connected with it, not least being those about the Dame Douce, dating back to the 10th century. The vineyards adjoin those of Château Cissac. They slope in the direction of the south-south-east, towards a stream with its precious 'micro-climat' which, having watered the valley over-looked on one side by Château Lafite and on the other by Chateau Cos d'Estournel, flows into the Gironde below Pauillac. The soil is of medium-sized gravel of good depth. Size of the vineyard : 25 hectare Average annual production : 60 000 bottles Soil : gravel on chalk Grape varieties : 34% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec Average age of vines : 20 years Average production per hectare : 45 hectos Grape-picking : partly by hand WINE-MAKING type of vats : concrete lined with epoxy resin Fermentation temperature : 28/30 degrees Celsius Temperature control : cooling coil Duration of fermentation : 3 weeks approximately Vin de presse : maximum 5% incorporated according to the vintage Ageing : in oak casks during 16 months (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £187.80
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Chateau Mille Roses Haut Medoc
Description: CHARACTERISTICS: A ruby-purple colour, this wine is characterised by a nose of ripe black fruits and damsons with hints of oak and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine's ripe fruit and red berry fruit flavour's lead to a complex and lingering finish. LOCATION: Chateau Mille Roses covers just five hectares, in the village of Macau not far from the borders of the commune of Margaux, in the Haute-Médoc. The property is owned by David Faure. SOIL: Topsoil consists of outcrops of gravel over sand subsoil, with some limestone and clay. CLIMATE: The Gulf Stream generally gives Bordeaux mild winters, warm summers and long, sunny autumns. The district is protected from westerly and north-westerly winds by the continuous coastal strip of pine forest. GRAPES: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. Average vine age is 25 years. PRODUCTION METHODS: The vines are trained to the Guyot system and hand-picked at vintage. The fermentation is carried out in large old oak vats where the temperature varies between 28 and 32ºC for good overall extraction, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine undergoes 18 months of ageing in 50% new oak barrels. Aged on lees. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £273.40
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Chateau Lamothe-Cissac VIEILLES VIGNES Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Description: An excellent chateau, owned by the Fabre family. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot grapes and traditionally vinified. Aged in oak barriques this deep red coloured wine is packed with blackcurrant flavours and lots of creamy, vanilla oak. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £197.04
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Chateau Cissac Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Description: The first traces of the building that is now Chateau Cissac and the village of Cissac go back as far as the Romans. In fact, the village of Cissac was a relatively important Roman settlement. Tombs have been found in the village and in the grounds dating from the period of Merovee, the father of Charlemagne. However, the house as we know it today dates from 1769 and Chateau Cissac extends over 50 hectares. It is from these vines that the Grand vin Chateau Cissac and its second wine, Reflets du Chateau Cissac are produced. The vines are about 30 years old with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot grape varieties grown on fine gravel over chalk. Each vine variety does not produce similar quantities each year. However, the proportions on the various single-variety wines that are assembled to make Château Cissac are strictly respected. There are ten huge wooden vats at Château Cissac, constructed in the great Medocain tradition. They and the building which houses them are over 100 years old and were restored in 1997, while these ancient vats have been adapted to meet the requirements of modern oenology by the installation of a system of automatic heat regulation. A deep red coloured wine with complex aromas of dark forrest fruits including black cherry, plum and oak. Rich and generous with great finesse of tannins it has balanced acidity, integrated oak and a long finish. Available in Original Wooden Case. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £241.64
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Chateau Mille Roses L'ENFANT Haut Medoc
Description: CHARACTERISTICS: A ruby-purple colour, this wine is characterised by a nose of ripe black fruits and damsons with hints of oak and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine's ripe fruit and red berry fruit flavour's lead to a complex and lingering finish. LOCATION: Chateau Mille Roses covers just five hectares, in the village of Macau not far from the borders of the commune of Margaux, in the Haute-Médoc. The property is owned by David Faure. SOIL: Topsoil consists of outcrops of gravel over sand subsoil, with some limestone and clay. CLIMATE: The Gulf Stream generally gives Bordeaux mild winters, warm summers and long, sunny autumns. The district is protected from westerly and north-westerly winds by the continuous coastal strip of pine forest. GRAPES: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. Average vine age is 25 years. PRODUCTION METHODS: The vines are trained to the Guyot system and hand-picked at vintage. The fermentation is carried out in large old oak vats where the temperature varies between 28 and 32ºC for good overall extraction, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine undergoes 18 months of ageing in 50% new oak barrels. Aged on lees. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £98.36
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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 Latour Carnet Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Description: La Tour Carnet is a 4 eme class growth incorporating 125 ha estate, where the vineyards cover approximately 48 ha, with the vines being an average of 24 years old. The property is made up of 50% Cabernet sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc. The harvest is picked manually and transported in small 25 to 30 kg cages, the grapes are then sorted by hand. Fermentation lasts 8 to 9 days and the maceration lasts aproximately 25 to 30 days. Regular reassemblies ensure a permanent contact between the skin and the grape juice. Punctuated by frequent rackings, ageing lasts around 18 months, in barrels 50% new each vintage. The dense purple robe reveals a nose of dark red fuits, coffee and licorice. Medium body with fresh tannins and a long finish. Available in the original wooden case.
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Chateau Lamothe-Cissac VIELLES VIGNES Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc
Description: This special cuvee, produced only in great years, is made from grapes harvested in the oldest part of the vineyard, where the vines are on average over sixty years old. A long maceration followed by twelve months in new oak barriques. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £200.46
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