The Story
Mr Mauro Sr took over Château Bérard in 1972 and replanted nearly all of the vineyards. A few years later, the acquisition of a second estate expanded the core vineyard and over a ten-year period of time this became one single wine farm.
Significant changes were initiated in the late ’90s and Chateau Bérard produced its first organic crop in 2012, after having meticulously followed the 3 year conversion period.
History shows that the consistency of efforts made in a vineyard bring wines to the full expression of their potential. The switch from traditional agriculture to sustainable growing and finally to organic farming, undoubtedly reflects the increasing focus on quality.
Production
Chateau Bérard is located on a geographical break line, and consequently benefits from a wide variety of high quality soil types. The major advantage of this is that the “vintage factor” is regulated by the “buffer effect” of soil diversity. This ensures from one year to another greater consistency of the harvest, in comparison with other vineyards planted on one kind of soil.
Total surface of the estate: 71 Ha, 16 a, 04 ca
62% Cab Sauvignon, 31% Merlot Noir, 5% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec
Rewards and certifications
Gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2014
AB and NOP (National Organic Agriculture Program) certified by ECOCERT
Gold medal at Concours Expression des Vignerons Bio Aquitaine
The story
This wine comes from the same property as “Le Pin”, whose former mansion built in the 15th century used to be the residence of the Dukes of the region. Since 1997, “Le Pin” has become Château le Pin Beausoleil, and the building has benefited from a careful restoration.
Its owner Michael Hallek, professor of medicine in Germany and great lover of France, acquired Château Le Pin Beausoleil in 2004. Skilfully advised by Stéphane Derenoncourt, he produces a first-class wine.
The wine
98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Petit Soleil is produced from young vines of a very favorable clay-limestone soil. Blend of Merlot (98%) with a hint of Cabernet Franc (2%), this wine is a real red fruit extract. Dense nose with notes of blackcurrants and blueberries. This charming wine offers an unctuous mouth, with very fine and supple tannins. Its aromas of black fruits and spices make it a perfectly balanced wine, with a fresh finish.
Grandissime’s advice
“This fleshy and gourmand wine is the ideal companion of “simple” meals and will perfectly accompany meats. Ideal serving temperature: 17 ° C”
The Story
This rosé has been produced in IGP Pays d’Oc in the south of France in Languedoc region.
The terroir and the climate help in the region to produce elegant dry and off-dry Rosés.
The Wine
100% Syrah
This wine has been produced with traditionnal wine-making process in stainless tank, and stored end of winter to guarantee the fruitness and freshness of its aromas.
Produced exclusively from Syrah. Freshness, minerality, with delicate aromas of exotic fruits and English candies notes.
Grandissime’s advice
“Perfect match with cut-cold, salads or grilled fishes. Or casually with some snacks as an aperitive!! “
The Story
This Rosé has been produced in IGP Pays d’Oc in the south of France in Languedoc region
The terroir and the climate help ito produce elegant dry and off-dry Rosés.
The Wine
100% Syrah
This wine has been produced with traditionnal wine-making process in stainless tank, and stored end of winter to guarantee the fruitiness and freshness of its aromas.
Freshness, minerality, with delicate aromas of exotic fruits and English candies notes.
Grandissime’s Advice
“This wine is a perfect match with cut-cold, salads or grilled fishes. Or casually with some snacks as an aperitive!!
At home, in a restaurant or a bar, this Rosé will be perfect to share a great moment with friends”
The Story
From the Gironde estuary to the border with the Dordogne, passing by the banks of the Garonne, the Côtes de Bordeaux impress with the diversity of its landscape and its rich heritage. Historic châteaux, manor houses, fortresses and splendid homes, immortalized by famous artists, are evidence of the rich history of the region. Villages retaining their narrow streets and fortified towns and windmills are signs of a centuries old tradition of agricultural and trading activity.
The “Côtes de Bordeaux” bring together the terroirs of Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon and Francs. This new appellation (2009) has allowed a better understanding of the products thanks to the use of a common family name “Côtes de Bordeaux” along with the name of the terroir “Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon or Francs”, thus enhancing the personality and typical character of each wine. This takes the blending tradition a step further as it allows producers to blend wines from different areas within Bordeaux giving greater flexibility to make consistent high quality wines.
The wine
The varieties involved here are the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon brings elegance, depth and structure along with its hallmarks blackcurrant/cassis flavours and the Merlot soft, ripe summer fruits. Put a little in a big glass and swill it around…. All the flavors are there !
Food Pairing
This is a food wine, and the perfect pairing is with roast beef with all the trimmings but it is equally good with all roast meats and full flavored stews.
The Story
Starting from a small established vineyard inherited from his father in 1980. In 2003, his passion for wine and the quality of his work are rewarded by the classification of the two Châteaux as Crus Bourgeois at the time of the historical revision of the classification of the Médoc’s Crus Bourgeois. The soil is composed of gravel and sand. Vines are 25 years old.
The Wine
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Exotically perfumed aromas of black fruit, spice and flowers. A very subtle attack, seemingly sweet and yet backed up by ripe tannins. It has excellent balance, a harmonious finish and an easy structure. Very elegant.
Grandissime’s Advice
«It has excellent balance, a harmonious finish and an easy structure. Very elegant.» Decanter (16.63 points)”
The Story
The 20ha of vines of Château Saint-Paul are planted on a gravel soil dominating the gironde at the intersection of the superb terroirs of Haut-Médoc and Saint-Estèphe. Maitre de Chai Arnaud Vilette, true Médocain, expresses his passion for the art of wine making vintage after vintage. Just next to Sociando Mallet.
The Wine
50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Its produces wines which, after 12 months’ maturation in French oak barrels are round, intensely avoured and velvety. They develop the traditional character of grand Médoc with a long ageing potential. 12 months in French oak of which 25% new, 25% of the wine is oaked in one year old barrels and 50% 2 years old. “rich blackcurrent fruit, good grip and length, good modern Haut-Médoc, Drink 2014 – 2020”. (Decanter) Perfect with roasted red meats, stews and strong cheeses.
Grandissime Advice
«A beautiful wine, well crafted, rich in fruit and consistent. Up and coming estate to follow.»
