The Story
Small 6 ha estate situated 10 kilometers north of the village of Saint-Emilion. Its modest size enables the wine to be handcrafted from harvest to barrel-ageing by husband-and-wife team Patricia and Philippe Bonnin.
The Wine
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
The blend is round and smooth, and aged in French oak barrels to give a subtle clove and vanilla spiciness. It shows all the hallmarks of fine Right Bank. Enjoy on its own or with roast red meats or casseroles.
Grandissime’s Advice
«Round and smooth, aged in French oak barrels to impart a subtle clove and vanilla spiciness»
The Story
The new AOC Côtes de Bordeaux is a result of the fusion between the four fine terroirs of Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Franc, Côtes de Castillon and 1res Côtes de Bordeaux. Grand Place celebrates the abundant diversity of these vineyards and invites you to discover the expression of their unique association. With a growing percentage of women doing the wine shopping and people increasingly fed up with current unexciting offers, we need to seduce our clients from a different angle on the Bordeaux vineyards – Grand Place invites just such discovery. As much as the city of Bordeaux has been given a fresh place in society life with its new pedestrian zones, the riverfront development and state of the art tramway; all against the backdrop of its gorgeously elegant architecture, Grand Place IS the new Bordeaux in a glass.
The Wine
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
In Grand Place we find a get-together of all those lovely subtleties of an authentic Bordeaux : Fruit, elegance, structure, freshness. A fun wine ; modern and accessible, without lacking in authentic character.
Grandissime Advice
«Grand Place celebrates the abundant diversity of the vineyards of Côtes de Bordeaux and invites you to discover the expression of their unique association.»
The Story
Small 16ha vineyard whose vines are over 25 years old, this estate is a one man band, run by Jean-Paul Lorenzo. The wine is vinified in a very traditional way and ageing takes place in stainless steel tanks. The vines are planted south, south-east in a limestone clay soil.
The Wine
75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Deep intense color. The nose display an array of black fruit aromas while young (cassis, black cherry, wildberry), stone fruits in evolution with eucalyptus, fig, liquorice and spices. On the palate it has a good generous structure. Tannins are well integrated. Good ageing potential.
Grandissime’s Advice
«From a small 16ha vineyard where the vines are over 25 years old, you will love the Château Tour Guillon for its lovely nose and finesse.»
The Story
Chateau Darzac has been in the Barthe family for 220 years, and together with the land and buildings, a deep natural passion for wine growing has been passed from generation to generation. Claude, the father of the actual owners, is at the age of 75, still active as winemaking consultant. In 1996 his sons Stéphane and Alain took over the running of the property and has been hugely successful and happy in carrying on the family tradition.
The Wine
76% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc
From the beautiful deep ruby colour in the glass, this wine opens up to sumptuous aromas of jammy red fruit and offers a velvety palette of ripe berries, lifted by well integrated tannins. Lively on the finish, the mouthfeel is rich and long.
Grandissime’s Advice
«The Barthe brothers call themselves ‘the happy wine growers’ this delicious wine echoes their love for their vineyards.»
The Story
This award winning propriety has been in the Nadau family for 5 generations (since 1880). The 25 years old vines are planted on the south facing slopes in the Entre Deux Mers area near Faleyras. The 100 hectares of vines have the merit of being in one single plot, which can be rare in the Bordeaux region. Emilie Nadau-Esquerre is now the only manager of the estate and the winemaking process is followed by leading Bordeaux winemaker Pascal Poussevin.
The Wine
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Deep ruby colour with purple hues. Intense red and black fruit nose (blackcurrant and blueberry). Round on the palate with some velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and balanced wine.
Grandissime Advice
«A delicious Bordeaux, consistent, fruity – just as it should be ! Ideal with all your red meats, cured meats and tomato based pasta.
DECANTER 2020 : 89
The Story
Situated in the village of Preinac, l’îlot de Haut-Bergeron is the only plot in the Sauternes appellation to be on an island ! It is towards the end of the eighties that Château de Haut-Bergeron bought a small plot on the island and start planting vines there. Happy with the results of the first plantings, the estate acquired the rest of the island in 2008. This 5ha nineyard is family run and belongs to Hervé and Patrick Lamothe, 5th generation winemakers. The Lamothes is one of the oldest wine making families in Sauternes and the vineyards of the main Château are adjacent to those of Château d’Yquem.
The Wine
80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon blanc, 10% Muscadelle
It is transferred to French oak barrels immediately after fermentation for a 12 months maturation period. In its early years, it will show aromas of citrus, lychee, vanilla and acacia. When more mature, favours will be dominated by apricot, honey, toasted almond while remaining charmingly delicate and fresh. Because of its unique geographical situation, this wine shows great freshness, and elegance.
Grandissime’s Advice
«Harvest and winemaking techniques allow this estate to produce one of the best Sauternes available. Enjoy on its own, as an apéritif or with creamy chicken, blue cheeses, chocolate pudding.»
The Story
The story of Madiran began in the 11th century when Benedictine monks settled in the area and established the Madiran Priory. The monks developed rudimentary winemaking techniques, primarily intended for local use and for Pyrenean mountain dwellers. At this time it was easy to make wine in Madiran as the grapes were abundant. Family estate of 11ha crafting quality wines : manual harvest, traditional winemaking techniques. regularly quoted in the guide Hachette.
The Wine
70% Tannat, 30% Cabernet Franc et Sauvignon
Purple robe. The nose develops some aromas of ripe black fruits such as cassis and blackberry. The attack is pleasant and fruity with fine and well integrated tannins. Persistent on the finish. Ideal served with cured meats, red meats or cheeses.
Grandissime’s Advice
«Domaine Bernet is a beautiful wine for a quasi unknow AOC which deserves more attention.»
