Chateau Pey la Tour Reserve Bordeaux Superieur Haut Medoc
Where it's from:
France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion
Price per case:
£203.29
Bottles per case:
12 x 37.5 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
Chateau de la Tour is situated 15km east of Bordeaux, on the higher ground above the village of Salleboeuf. The ruins of the medieval castle once owned by Pope Clement V from which the Chateau takes its name can be found in the grounds. Since 1990 the property has been taken over by Dourthe part of the CVBG Dourthe Kressmann group. Under their ownership a huge amount of investment has taken place in the vineyards and in the cuverie and the legendary Michel Rolland now oversees the winemaking. The vineyards now extend to 104 hectares entirely dedicated to the production of red wines. A blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 65% Merlot and sourced from 145ha of vineyard in which the vines are trained 2.2m from the ground in order to obtain optimum ripeness by reducing the shadow on the bunches. Treatment of vineyard is after analysis and only as required. The wine is fermented using modern methods; a pneumatic press is used for crushing, stainless steel vats and temperature control systems are employed when fermenting the individual parcels, and ageing is for 15 to 16 months in new barrels before blending. Mellow nose, with aromas of dense, fleshy fruit. This bordeaux is tasty and rich, with surprising concentration, good purity and depth, low acidity and plump fleshy fruit. Solid mouthfeel and excellent length. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Region:
France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion
Producer:
Vins et Vignobles Dourthe
Product ID:
44926
Chateau Pey la Tour Reserve Bordeaux Superieur Haut Medoc
Description: Chateau de la Tour is situated 15km east of Bordeaux, on the higher ground above the village of Salleboeuf. The ruins of the medieval castle once owned by Pope Clement V from which the Chateau takes its name can be found in the grounds. Since 1990 the property has been taken over by Dourthe part of the CVBG Dourthe Kressmann group. Under their ownership a huge amount of investment has taken place in the vineyards and in the cuverie and the legendary Michel Rolland now oversees the winemaking. The vineyards now extend to 104 hectares entirely dedicated to the production of red wines. A blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 65% Merlot and sourced from 145ha of vineyard in which the vines are trained 2.2m from the ground in order to obtain optimum ripeness by reducing the shadow on the bunches. Treatment of vineyard is after analysis and only as required. The wine is fermented using modern methods; a pneumatic press is used for crushing, stainless steel vats and temperature control systems are employed when fermenting the individual parcels, and ageing is for 15 to 16 months in new barrels before blending. Mellow nose, with aromas of dense, fleshy fruit. This bordeaux is tasty and rich, with surprising concentration, good purity and depth, low acidity and plump fleshy fruit. Solid mouthfeel and excellent length. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £193.21
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Description: Chateau de la Tour is situated 15km east of Bordeaux, on the higher ground above the village of Salleboeuf. The ruins of the medieval castle once owned by Pope Clement V from which the Chateau takes its name can be found in the grounds. Since 1990 the property has been taken over by Dourthe part of the CVBG Dourthe Kressmann group. Under their ownership a huge amount of investment has taken place in the vineyards and in the cuverie and the legendary Michel Rolland now oversees the winemaking. The vineyards now extend to 104 hectares entirely dedicated to the production of red wines. A blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 65% Merlot and sourced from 145ha of vineyard in which the vines are trained 2.2m from the ground in order to obtain optimum ripeness by reducing the shadow on the bunches. Treatment of vineyard is after analysis and only as required. The wine is fermented using modern methods; a pneumatic press is used for crushing, stainless steel vats and temperature control systems are employed when fermenting the individual parcels, and ageing is for 15 to 16 months in new barrels before blending. Mellow nose, with aromas of dense, fleshy fruit. This bordeaux is tasty and rich, with surprising concentration, good purity and depth, low acidity and plump fleshy fruit. Solid mouthfeel and excellent length. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £193.21
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Chateau La Freynelle Bordeaux AC
Description: Situated in the Entre Deux Mers, Château La Freynelle is a 75 hectare estate, with a mixture of clay and limestone soil. This Chateau Freynelle is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon with a very intense nose of spice, chocolate and plums. On the palate the wine is well balanced with ripe, spicy fruit and a savoury character, while the finish is long and elegant. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl) Price: £71.49
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Description: Situated in the Entre Deux Mers, Château La Freynelle is a 75 hectare estate, with a mixture of clay and limestone soil. This Chateau Freynelle is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon with a very intense nose of spice, chocolate and plums. On the palate the wine is well balanced with ripe, spicy fruit and a savoury character, while the finish is long and elegant. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £121.24
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Chateau La Freynelle Bordeaux Clairet Description: Situated in the Entre Deux Mers, Château La Freynelle is a 75 hectare estate, with a mixture of clay and limestone soil. Sourced from vines planted in the early 1980's which are Single or double Guyot trained depending on the strength of the vine and density of the planting which yield 55 to 60 hl/ha. The grapes are picked at full maturity. They are destemmed then placed directly in vat and left to macerate for between 12 and 18 hours depending on the richness of the harvest. The free run juice is bled, drawing off 10% of the must to make the clairet, the remaining must becomes red wine. The selected must is then vinified in the same way as the white wine: racked off its heavy lees, and the cold liquid is placed in vats, selected yeast are added and the temperature is controlled throughout the fermentation, stabilisation and clarification phases. Brilliant deep pink colour with an aromatic nose reminiscent of red fruit . Very elegant palate with a good balance between freshness, vigour, delicacy and red fruit with a clean, crisp finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £62.71
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Chateau La Freynelle Entre-deux-Mers AC Bordeaux Description: Situated in the Entre Deux Mers, Château La Freynelle is a 75 hectare estate, with a mixture of clay and limestone soil. Sourced from vines planted in the early 1980's which are Single or double Guyot trained depending on the strength of the vine and density of the planting which yield 55 to 60 hl/ha. The grapes are picked at full maturity and undergo a traditional vinification with destemming of the harvest. Pneumatic pressing in a vacuum ensures that they are pressed slowly and gently. The temperature is maintained at around 19° during fermentation. The wine is then aged and bottled at the château before release. A classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and a hint of Muscadelle. Aromatic on the nose with hints of gooseberries, citrus and flint that are echoed on the medium to light bodied, crisp, dry palate. A fine example of this much overlooked style. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £118.02
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Chateau La Freynelle Entre-deux-Mers AC Bordeaux Description: Situated in the Entre Deux Mers, Château La Freynelle is a 75 hectare estate, with a mixture of clay and limestone soil. Sourced from vines planted in the early 1980's which are Single or double Guyot trained depending on the strength of the vine and density of the planting which yield 55 to 60 hl/ha. The grapes are picked at full maturity and undergo a traditional vinification with destemming of the harvest. Pneumatic pressing in a vacuum ensures that they are pressed slowly and gently. The temperature is maintained at around 19° during fermentation. The wine is then aged and bottled at the château before release. A classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and a hint of Muscadelle. Aromatic on the nose with hints of gooseberries, citrus and flint that are echoed on the medium to light bodied, crisp, dry palate. A fine example of this much overlooked style. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £62.71
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Chateau Le Boscq Cru Bourgeois Saint Estephe
Description: Chateau Le Bosq is one of the great classics in the St. Estephe appellation. It occupies the whole of a gritty hilltop, characteristic of the best parts of this appellation. The Chateau itself is a majestic building built at the end of the 18th century, with one of the facades facing the vines, and the other giving a magnificent view of the Gironde estuary. As early as the 1995 vintage, the Dourthe team, advised by Michel Rolland, undertook a great many changes. Harvesting is staggered and now done by hand with sorting operations. Old wooden vats have been replaced by stainless steel for vinification in separate batches, while the barrels have been entirely renewed for maturing. 1996 saw a great deal of further investment at the Chateau including the complete renovation of the vinification complex. A blend of 60% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7%Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot, Château Le Boscq is a fine, distinctive terroir wine that elegantly combines the power of Saint Estephe with unusual suppleness. The sweet fruit and spicey aromas of this 2000 vintage Saint Estephe are complemeted by the great structure of this wine. Soft tannins and a nice finish make this a wine to enjoy. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl) Price: £440.09
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Description: Chateau Le Bosq is one of the great classics in the St. Estephe appellation. It occupies the whole of a gritty hilltop, characteristic of the best parts of this appellation. The Chateau itself is a majestic building built at the end of the 18th century, with one of the facades facing the vines, and the other giving a magnificent view of the Gironde estuary. As early as the 1995 vintage, the Dourthe team, advised by Michel Rolland, undertook a great many changes. Harvesting is staggered and now done by hand with sorting operations. Old wooden vats have been replaced by stainless steel for vinification in separate batches, while the barrels have been entirely renewed for maturing. 1996 saw a great deal of further investment at the Chateau including the complete renovation of the vinification complex. A blend of 60% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7%Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot, Château Le Boscq is a fine, distinctive terroir wine that elegantly combines the power of Saint Estephe with unusual suppleness. The sweet fruit and spicey aromas of this 2000 vintage Saint Estephe are complemeted by the great structure of this wine. Soft tannins and a nice finish make this a wine to enjoy. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £384.51
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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 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
