The Story
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion was acquired by the Gervoson family in 1987. They restored the estate’s unity, once again combining the château, outbuildings, 13 hectares of grounds, and 42 hectares of vines under one owner, as well as replanting 18 hectares of land that had laid fallow Larrivet Haut-Brion is made by a dedicated team who oversee every stage of production, meticulously tending the vines in order to harvest perfectly ripe, healthy grapes. The grapes of the 25 years old vineyards are handpicked into small crates.
The Wine
60% Sauvignon blanc, 40% Sémillon
The wine shows a brilliant golden green colour ; the typical citrus fruit nose from Sauvignon and honey and wooden notes.
Grandissime’s advice
«Château Larrivet Haut Brion’s second wine.»
The Story
Launching an «authentic collection» of rare and exceptional cognacs, the Prince Charmac range has been produced and personalized in our cellars in Cognac. It owes its name from Didier’s great grandfather race horse. Designs of VSOP & VS bottles were created by GRANDISSIME with a specific glassmaker’s mould, which makes this bottle design exclusive. Cognac is an eau-de-vie (literally, «water of life») aged in oak casks for decades. Cognacs mature in 3 different cellars; firstly the young «Eaux-de-vie» remain in young barrels and are then transferred into wooden barrels so as to complete their ageing in a cellar with a higher humidity level and in fine oak barrels rendering elegance and finesse. XO are between 20 and 40 years old, VSOP between 10 to 15 years and VS between 5 – 10 years.
The Wine
50% Folle Blanche – 50% Colombard
Mainly Ugni Blanc – Folle Blanche and Colombard. Fruity and elegant with intense orange peel, vanilla and caramel aromas.
Grandissime’s advice
“This seductive 50cl bottle of Cognac is the essential after dinner digestif !”
The Story
Launching an «authentic collection» of rare and exceptional cognacs, the Prince Charmac range has been produced and personalized in our cellars in Cognac. It owes its name from Dider’s great grandfather race horse. Designs of VSOP & VS bottles were created by GRANDISSIME with a specific glassmaker’s mould, which makes this bottle design exclusive.
The Wine
50% Cognac Folle Blanche, 50% Colombard
Cognac is an eau-de-vie (literally, «water of life») aged in oak casks for decades. Cognacs mature in 3 different cellars; firstly the young «Eaux-de-vie» remain in young barrels and are then transferred into wooden barrels so as to complete their ageing in a cellar with a higher humidity level and in fine oak barrels rendering elegance and finesse. XO are between 20 and 40 years old, VSOP between 10 to 15 years and VS between 5 – 10 years.
Grandissime’s advice
“Fruity and elegant with intense orange peel, vanilla and caramel aromas – this seductive 50cl bottle of Cognac is the essential after dinner digestif !”
The Story
Just northwest of Bordeaux and on the Atlantic coast, the Charentes is renowned over the world for its fine Cognac. Yet few know of the fabulous quality of its vibrant, modern wines. With over 50 years of experience, the cellar has reinvented itself from bulk wine and spirit producer to niche cellar offering only bottled wine. They have a hundred local growers all committed to providing the finest quality grapes. Grandissime’s relationship with this cellar goes back well over 15 years. Chief winemaker Eric Graizeau sees to it that the wine, too, is of the finest quality. His wines are often rewarded by medals at various International competitions.
The Wine
100% Sauvignon
This wine has a light lemon colour with green hues and aromas of white fruits (pear, granny Smith apples) and a hint of minerality and herbaceousness. Crisp and fresh on the palate, it is well balanced between fruitiness and acidity.
Grandissime’s Advice
«Perfect served chilled on its own as an aperitif or with grilled fish, kind prawns or goat cheese dishes.”
The Story
This delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has been crafted from hand selected grapes. This wine comes from the best vineyards in Southern France, in the up and coming region of Languedoc. The stony plateaus, the unstoppable winds mixed with hot weather contribute to the flavors of this fruit-rich wine. Grand Plessis comes from a medieval term meaning natural enclosed fort. It refers to a field or green space naturally enclosed by bushes, trees, branches etc… But managed and controlled by a human hand while respecting the environment.
The Wine
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine has a deep purple ruby color with black currant, cassis and black cherry aromas developing on the nose. The palate is fruit-rich, luscious and jammy with a fruity finish and some velvety tannin.
Grandissime’s Advice
«Serve at room temperature with grilled red meats, BBQ and strong cheeses.»
