Grape varietal: Sauvignon Gris / Sémillon (25 years old vines)

Vinification: cold pelicular macération for 24 heures. Gentle and quick pressing on low temperature. Quick vinification on low temp. of 16- 17 ° C. 1/3 of the wine in placed in new oak barrel half way though the fermentation. Resting on fine lees for 8 months with regular batonnage. Bottled in the Château.

Tasting notes: beautiful pale yellow color. Powerful nose, complex and rich perfume of citrus and exotic fruits while underflying hints of oak. On the palate, round with a good lengh. This wine is extremely well balanced.

Food pairing: Fished based tapas like prawns, scallops or just as an apéritifs. Grilled fish and cheeses find themselves to be the perfect companion.

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Grape varietals: 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.

Vinification: Destemming and crushing of the grapes. Thermovinification of part of the harvest to obtain a must rich in color and fruity aromas. Alcoholic fermentation (controlled temperature, selected yeasts) and maceration of the skins for around 3 weeks to obtain a rounded wine with good structure. Part of the blend is aged in oak to add complexity to the wine’s aromas without excessive oakiness.

Tasting notes: Intense, dark red colour. Ripe, fresh fruit on the nose, subtly oaked with vanilla and toasty notes. Full and round on the palate, with a fruit-driven
balance, lightly oaked. An authentic Bordeaux.

Food pairing: Serve at between 16 and 18°C with meat and cheeses.

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Grangeneuve rouge is the Château Hostens-Picant’s second red wine. It is produced by our teams from the Chateau’s grapes. This wine benefits from the Chateau’s designation of origin and bottling expertise. It’s a wine which is both fruity and easy to drink.

Grape Variety: 65% Merlot – 35% Cabernet Franc

Tasting notes: Ruby color, nose of fresh and jammy fruits. In the mouth, supple, balanced structure, ripe fruit and freshness.

Pairing: Deli meats, grilled meat, braised lamb, cheeses, vegetarian dishes.

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Grape Variety: 43% Merlot, 42% Cabernet sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot

Tasting notes: 30 years old vines. Concentrated, subtle tannins, good persistence. Black fruits and spices on the nose. Well balanced, earthy taste and long lasting woody taste.

Pairing: Perfect with grilled fish, sushi, white meats, exotic foods and most cheeses, this wine will evolve wonderfully over the next few years.

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Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes: Great Bordeaux blend. Dried red fruits with soft tannins. This is a beautiful wine with blackberry and almond characteristics. Some nutmeg to boot. Full body with a fresh and bright finish.

Pairing: Perfectly ready to drink. Wonderful with a grilled steak.

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Château d’Escurac is in the commune of Civrac-Médoc. One of its special features is its location on a high hill of gravelly soil over a clay subsoil rather than clay limestone as is the case for almost all of the rest of the commune. This remarkable soil explains the unique character of the estate’s wines.

Grape varietal: 59% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Tasting notes: Château d’Escurac is dark garnet in its centre and lilac on the edges. Aromas of spices and tobacco appear on the nose, then juicy black fruits explode on the palate in a dense bouquet.

Food pairing:  It will be very much appreciated with stewed dishes, grilled fish or strong cheeses.

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Grape Variety: 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet franc.

Tasting notes: Supple, balanced, fruity and fresh. The nose expresses red fruits and spices. Discrete wood, vivacity and good persistence on the palate. A typical Bordeaux wine. Great for everyday wine!

Pairing: Poultry, grilled meats, pasta.

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Grape Variety: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet sauvignon, 10% Cabernet franc.

Tasting notes: Subtle, balanced, fruity and fresh. Powerful, well-balanced wine. The nose evokes red berries and spicy notes, as well as a touch of oak. Good length on the palate. Good structure and well rounded wine.

Pairing: Lamb, soft cheeses, pasta and casseroles dishes

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THE JEWEL OF THE ESTATE – 93 POINTS Wine Enthusiast

Grape Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet sauvignon

Average age: 35 to 40 years!! Great for Collectors!!!

Organoleptic qualities: Concentrated, balanced, subtle, tannins, good persistence. Nose often “black fruits” and spices. Well balanced wood respecting the fruit.

Pairing: Steak, Gamy dishes, Duck, cheeses.

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Grape Variety: 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet franc.

Average age: 30 years

Tasting notes: From a little clos of just 12 hectares, le Domaine de Lilotte is aged in vats. Easy to drink, fresh with good balance. Red fruit notes, medium acidity and tannins.

Pairing: Pizza, salads, grilled fish, pasta.

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93 Points Best Buy

Grape Variety: 100% Merlot.

Medium age of vines: 20 years.

Vinification: Plot selection and manual sorting of the harvest . Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. 50% aging in stainless steel vats and 50% in one year old French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Garnet red color , this wine reminds one of black fruit, sometimes menthol. The tannins are smooth, thick and well extracted in harmony with the elegant wood. A fresh wine which will come to its best after ageing for two to five years.

Pairing: Fish, Cheese, casserole dishes.

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Grape Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.

Vinification: Plot selection and manual sorting of the harvest . Alcoholic fermentation in cement vats. Ageing: 50% in cement vat and 50% in one year old French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Ruby red color the very expressive aromas of black cherry Slightly toasted. Delicate and fresh, very expressive fruit taste. A very tasty wine which can be served from the aperitif to the dessert.

Pairing: Cheese, Charcuterie, pasta, grilled meats.

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Château Moulin La Grangère is an organic, family-owned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate, positioned as the younger sibling to Château La Grangère. Located at the foot of the Saint-Emilion slopes, it produces a Merlot-dominant, medium-bodied red wine known for aromas of cherry, raspberry, and cacao with, soft tannins. 

Grape Variety: 80% Merlot , 20% Cabernet Franc.

Vinification: Pruning leaving one or two branches. Manual de-leaving and green harvesting. 35 years old vines. Plot selection and manual sorting of the harvest . Pre-fermentation maceration at a low temperature. Traditional alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation in new barrels. Ageing: 12 to 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: The nose opens to an elegant woody note accompanied by pleasant notes of red fruits. The taste is fleshy and racy, with woody tannins which give the wine a good length. Concentrated, generous and well balanced. One kind of a wine!!

Pairing: Steak, Gamy dishes, Duck, cheeses.

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94 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR

Grape Variety: 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc Et 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinification: 35 years old vines. Plot selection and manual sorting of the harvest . Slow alcoholic fermentation in new barrels. Frequent manual stirring. Draining by gravity into new barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing. Ageing: 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: The nose opens to an elegant woody note accompanied by pleasant notes of red fruits. The taste is fleshy and racy, with woody tannins which give the wine a good length. Concentrated, generous and well balanced. A wine to be kept.

Pairing: Stew, grilled meats, elaborated dishes, cheese.

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Grape varietals: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% Merlot 19% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.

Nose: Red fruits aromas

Palate: Full-bodied and fleshy with a nice balance and a finish marked by powerful and rounded tannins

Color: Intense ruby red.

Evolution: 5 to 15 year aging potential

Pairing Suggestions: Grilled such as beef, lamb, game and cheeses preferably creamy ones.

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Château Grand-Puy Ducasse is neighbor of Mouton-Rothschild & Lafite-Rothschild. The name Prelude comes from the winemaker’s desire to introduce you to what Grand-Puy Ducasse has to offer without spending $80+on their Grand Vin. Made from the younger vines of the estate, this wine receives the same care as the Gran Vin at every stage. It is more supple than the Grand Vin while still showing the same qualities of elegance and complexity.

Grape varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot

Aging: 18-24 months in French Oak, 40% New

Tasting notes: Lovely ruby color. Aromas that contain delicate notes of fruit, as well as touches of liquorice and mild spices. The palate is enticing, with tannins nicely integrated. The final impression is elegant, quite free of any weightiness.

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95 POINTS Wine Enthusiast!! 2015 is a wonderful Vintage Year!

Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse is usually better with at least 8-10 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse should be at peak maturity between 10-25 years of age after the vintage.

Grape varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Vinification: Stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Grapes from individual plots are vinified separately. Aged in oak barrels for a 24 months. 20 year old vines.

Tasting notes: One of the best vintages for Grand Puy Ducasse, the wine is equally luscious, and tannic. But the tannins are soft and refined. The cassis and blackberry fruits are ripe, fresh, vibrant, but also polished. The complexity is there as well as the length. Dauphin de Grand Puy Ducasse is a medium bodied wine with a good balance of fresh fruit with oak through to a lingering finish.

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Vintage 2022 : A beautifull vintages for the white as for the red. It was a warm vintage but in general nights were cool during the summer which helps to preserve the acidity. We get a good amount of rain during the spring to feel up our soil and have enough water to go thru the summer drought.

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Charmes De Kirwan is the second wine of Chateau Kirwan, a third-growth Margaux estate, introduced in 1993. It is a fruity, supple, and rounded red wine designed for earlier consumption compared to the grand vin, while still offering excellent aging potential, often peaking around 10 years.

• Blend: Generally features a higher proportion of Merlot compared to the main label, often with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.

Château Bentejac is an affordable, Merlot-dominant Bordeaux red blend (roughly 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon). Known as a “no-nonsense” and approachable wine, it offers a medium-bodied profile with flavors of red and black fruits, like plum and cherry, complemented by smooth tannins, oak, and light spice notes. 

Chateau Des Combes (Bordeaux AOC) is a classic, fruit-forward red wine produced by the Famille Ducourt, typically featuring a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for a deep garnet color, it offers aromas of dark fruits (blackberries, cherries) with notes of vanilla and spice, featuring a structured yet supple mouthfeel with soft tannins and a, often, 90-point rating. 

Chateau La Chapelle Maillard is an organically farmed, Merlot-dominant Bordeaux red wine from the Dordogne hillsides near Saint-Emilion. Known for its accessible, modern style, it features velvety tannins, ripe red/black fruit aromas, and 12 months of oak aging, offering a silky finish. 

Chateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur is a sustainable, medium-bodied red wine blend (predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) from the Ducourt family. Known for a dark garnet hue, it offers aromas of red fruits, almond, and hazelnut with a silky, velvety texture,, and a savory finish. It is often described as a high-value, fruit-driven, and well-structured Bordeaux. 

Famille JM Cazes is a prestigious Bordeaux-based wine family, historically centered around the renowned Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, acquired in the late 1930s. Led by the Cazes family since 1875, the group has expanded to include esteemed vineyards in Bordeaux, the Languedoc (Domaine de l’Ostal), Portugal (Roquette & Cazes), and premium hospitality ventures. These Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux wines feature classic notes of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and tobacco with polished tannins and a smooth, savory finish. Medium to full-bodied, demonstrating a strong, structured, and polished feel with well-integrated tannins, often described as a “claret” with remarkable depth. Pairing Suggestions: Pairs exceptionally well with red meats like roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, or rich dishes such as beef bourguignon.

Château La Croix Romane is a, typically, 80% Merlot-based red wine from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Known for its, “feminine” style, it offers notes of dark berries, spicy oak, and leather, with a balanced, structured palate. The estate uses 25-year-old vines on gravelly soil, yielding a, “supple and, “gently spiced” wine. 

Le Carillon de Rouget is the second wine of Château Rouget in Pomerol, Bordeaux, offering a more approachable, fruit-forward, and earlier-drinking alternative to the Grand Vin. Primarily blending Merlot with Cabernet Franc, it features fragrant red and black fruit notes, velvety tannins, and a savory, elegant structure, typically aged in oak for about 14–18 months. 

Grand Theatre Kosher Bordeaux is a mevushal (pasteurized) red wine produced in France, typically holding a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru or AOC Bordeaux designation. It is widely recognized for being a high-quality, accessible kosher wine, often produced by the Univitis cooperative in Bordeaux. 

Lacoste Orange Artisan Vigneron is a French orange wine produced from 100% Semillon grapes, featuring a 3-month skin-contact fermentation. This process creates a structured, slightly rustic, and aromatic profile with notes of citrus, dried apricot, and tea-like tannins on the finish. It is generally served chilled and pairs well with charcuterie.

Château Grand-Jauga is a highly regarded, traditionally crafted Sauternes from Barsac, France, produced by the Lamothe family. It is known for its balance of high sweetness, apricot and honey notes, and vibrant acidity from 50-year-old vines in clay-limestone soils. Often sold in 375ml bottles, it is an accessible, award-winning dessert wine. 

Château Fourcas Hosten is a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur estate in Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux, known for producing elegant, structured red wines with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Located on clay-limestone and Pyrenean gravel soils, the wine is characterized by dark fruit notes, velvety tannins, and freshness, often described as having a velvety texture and powerful yet balanced structure.