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The grapes are harvested late from carefully selected vineyards and then aged in oak barrels to develop her fascinating character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to folklore, wolves gathered on the foothills of the Pyrenees in the south of France to survey the countryside and pick up the scent for the hunt. Our vineyards now flourish on one of these ancient gathering sites for wolves – La Louvière.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine La Louvière is conscious of its responsibilities towards our environment, whilst striving to produce the best possible wines. This is why we are committed to employing strict organic practices within our production in order to produce some of the best quality organic AOP Malepère and IPG Pays d'Oc wines you'll find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does the Domaine La Louvière abstain from using chemical fertilisers and pesticides, we also use natural remedies to bring life back to the soil and encourage bio-diversity. We have our own onsite worm farm and insect hotels, for instance, and make use of Effective Micro-organisms (EM) which bring a natural and healthy balance to the soil system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ecological commitments don't stop there either. We are also extremely careful with our use of water. We recycle this valuable resource wherever possible and use flow restrictors in all of our water outlets to ensure we don't use more than we really need. To round everything off, our winery is equipped with solar panels to gain as much energy as possible from the 300 days of sunshine we are blessed with in the Languedoc each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last few years, a small and exclusive wine-growing region has begun to gain a remarkable reputation for its high quality vintages - The AOP Malepère area, just south of historic Carcassonne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in the thousand-year-old cultural landscape of the Languedoc in the south of France, with its hot and sunny climate, this exclusive region includes 39 communes laid out before the gradual ascent to the majestic Pyrenees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this special terrain, the vines' roots have to fight their way through a rocky ground, full of “bad stones” (the “mal pierre”) to find water. 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Big, chewy and delicious, it showcases super-ripe Merlot picked late from small yields. In a relatively short period of time, Hubert de Bouard has created a reference point for how great Lalande de Pomerol can be. When tasted 10-15 years after the vintage, de Bouards wines consistently prove his conviction that he is sitting on a special terroir, even though this appellation is a humble one compared to his nearby neighbors, Pomerol and St.-Emilion.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate : 90pts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Fleur de Boüard was born when Hubert de Boüard, co-owner of the famous Château Angélus, fell for this terroir located on the hillside facing the finest Pomerol growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers, the fertile soils of Château La Fleur de Boüard benefit from a sunny, warm and humid climate, ideal for growing vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mild climate favors early flowering.\u003cbr\u003eThis is why the name “La Fleur” is so frequently used in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the deep conviction that the terroirs of Lalande-de-Pomerol could produce exceptional wines worthy of the greatest Bordeaux appellations, he acquired the 25-hectare vineyard in 1998, now extended to 29 hectares. By adopting a precise and virtuous approach, the Fleur de Boüard team crafts wines of exceptional finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Fleur de Boüard is an estate nestled in the heart of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, close to the emblematic Château Pétrus. The estate offers an immersive experience to share the spirit of the place and bring out the winemaker’s soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production facilities are showcased in an emotionally stimulating way, allowing visitors to experience unique moments on the estate. 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The medium to full-bodied palate is softly textured and irresistibly seductive, featuring layer upon layer of perfumed red and black fruits and fantastic tension, finishing long, lifted and satisfyingly spicy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93-95+ WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Château Soutard goes back five centuries. The first reference of Soutard appear in 1513 with the mention of Bourdieu de Mayne de Soutard. Jean Couture, Jurat of Saint-Emilion, buys the estate in 1699 and his daughter Marie built the Château in 1741.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis descendants then embellish the property, concentrate entirely on the vine and Soutard becomes one of the first Châteaux to plant the vines “in rows”. In the 19th century, Jean Lavau, the great owner of Saint-Emilion had the estate enlarged, then passed on to Michel des Ligneris in 1919, whose descendants managed the estate for nearly a hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2006, Château Soutard was bought by La MONDIALE, a large group in France, already the owner of Château Larmande and Château Grand Faurie La Rose. Then follows a complete renovation of the castle and the estate, with a real desire to increase its wine tourism traffic (Bed and Breakfast, tastings and visits …)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional terroir of Château Soutard blossoms over 30 hectares of vines, in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation. The grape variety consists of 63% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Permanent care is provided to the vine during the seasons and the plot selection is constantly refined thanks to important investments in the vineyard. 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Mechanical leaf-thinning and green harvesting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003eThe grapes are destemmed and crushed, then cold-macerated for five days to extract maximum aromas. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out in temperature-controlled tanks. 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Medium to full-bodied, seamless and velvety, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a penetrating finish, it shows considerable promise. Maylis Marcenat reported that the vineyard was spared by both frost and mildew but fell victim to poor pollination at flowering, delivering low yields. 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The full-bodied palate is rich and decadent, featuring layers of black fruits and exotic spices with a firm yet velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length. A hedonic powerhouse!\" Drinking: 2024-2050.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINE ADVOCATE 94-96+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally situated on the Pomerol plateau, Château Le Gay used to be owned by the Robin sisters. The Parent family took over the château and its 10,5 hectares in 2002. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 new hectares of high-density vines were planted, and more than half of the rest of the plateau land was also restructured. Convinced that \"vinification intégrale\" fermentation enhances quality, Henri Parent began renovating the Château Le Gay cellar in 2014 (despite its recent renovation in 2003) in order to control the temperature of the 250 barrels during the cold maceration process, as well aw during their fermentation process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, still fervently driven by pursuing quality, we use other techniques such as harvesting in several passes, creating smaller plots within some non-uniform plots and favoring cold maceration methods. Each vine is known and recorded. 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The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of softly textured, juicy black fruits, countered by fantastic tension, finishing with great length and loads of earthy layers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate : 93-95+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling 95-96.\u003c\/p\u003e\t","brand":"Chateau FLEUR CARDINALE","offers":[{"title":"75cl \/ Wooden \/ 12 Bottles","offer_id":47612695937257,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-FLEURCAR-2020","price":1056.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/41c3c9c246ab4fb6812b51be51ad732f.png?v=1722416375"},{"product_id":"bordeaux-en-primeurs-1867110064","title":"Chateau Monbousquet, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Red 2020 - OWC of 12 Bottles x 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 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This gourmand, Merlot-dominant bottling will offer a wide drinking window\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Pts - The Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13 hectares vineyard of Clos de l’Oratoire is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It was at one time part of the massive Peyreau estate. In 1972, the vineyards of Clos de l’Oratoire and Peyreau were purchased by Joseph-Hubert, Graf von Neipperg, the father of the current owner, Stephan von Neipperg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephan von Neipperg who began working with Clos de l’Oratoire in 1991 also owns several other Right Bank vineyards including Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere and La Mondotte as well as Chateau Peyreau in Saint Emilion and Chateau d'Aiguilhe in Cotes de Castillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Clos de l’Oratoire, just like all the Neipperg Bordeaux estates, they practice sustainable viticulture and take a biodynamic approach to vineyard management. They never use herbicides, pesticides, nor insecticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the hillsides, you find clay, limestone, and Fronsac molasse. On the bottom of the slopes, the soils are clay with sand. Clos de l’Oratoire is located on the northeast slope of Saint Emilion giving it a slightly cooler terroir, which is perfect for the Merlot-dominated vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine of Clos de l’Oratoire is whole berry fermented in temperature-controlled, oak tanks for a 26 days cuvaison period. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels with aging on its fine lees. The wine is aged in 80% new, French, oak barrels for between 14 and 18 months, depending on the vintage. 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Full-bodied, ample and enveloping, it's fleshy and sensual, with a deep and layered core of fruit that's discreetly underpinned by succulent acids and sweet, powdery tannins. Concentrated, broad and persistent, this is one of the most successful wines of the vintage, as well as one of the most dramatic. Thomas Duroux is crafting more integrated, less overtly oaky wines at Palmer today, but this 2012 is nonetheless a terrific effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eChâteau Palmer now systematically holds back an important percentage of its production for later release, and this September it's the turn of the 2012, a dramatic, sensual wine that is one of the clear successes of the vintage. 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Medium-bodied and elegantly styled, with a rock-solid frame of chewy tannins, it delivers a lively lift on the long finish. This is a lovely wine with slightly chewier tannins and less stuffing than the 2011.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93+ Pts The Wine Advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Cos d’Estournel, Saint Estephe Second Growth, moved from good to better in 2000 when it was bought by the industrious Michel Reybier. With the help of previous owner, Jean-Guillaume Prats, they designed the most modern wine-making facilities in the entire Bordeaux appellation at the time. It’s a marvel from an architectural point of view, with its unique blend of simplicity and modern technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100 hectares vineyard is planted to 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the vintages from Cos that seems to pull out all the stops. The fruit is so rich, the texture so dense, and deep flavors of chocolate back up the huge structure. It does work in its magnificent, flamboyant way. And at the end, the acidity does its part and gives the wine a final lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel Saint Estephe Grand Cru Classe","offer_id":49957587026153,"sku":"example-shirt-s","price":290.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/cef04c3c0a3b47019a3af06d1187d5f6.png?v=1722415588"},{"product_id":"chateau-fleur-cardinale-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2013","title":"Chateau Fleur Cardinale, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe wine, a final blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, produced just over 4,000 cases, which is almost half the winery's normal production. Their brilliant duo of consultants was Jean-Luc Thunevin and Michel Rolland-s assistant Jean-Philippe Fort. Natural alcohol comes in at 13.5% and the wine is soft, round, opulent and elegant with sweet blackcurrant and black raspberry fruit, a hint of cherries, dusty, loamy soil undertones, tobacco leaf, licorice and a touch of background oak. It is medium-bodied, very attractive and can be drunk early on or cellared for 7-10 years. This is, once again, a sleeper of the vintage. This has been one of the outstanding buys in all of Bordeaux for well over a decade. The Decoster family has done a remarkable job in consistently producing some of the most enjoyable as well as complex and delicious wines of St. Emilion. The property is not small, with about 55 acres of vineyard. In 2013 yields were absurdly low, at 17 hectoliters per hectare.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP (89-91)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau FLEUR CARDINALE","offers":[{"title":"Chateau Fleur Cardinale Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe","offer_id":50576705028329,"sku":"LES-FR-BDX-FLEURCAR-2013","price":90.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/FleurCardinaleBtl.png?v=1772779490"},{"product_id":"chateau-quintus-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2021","title":"Chateau Quintus, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Quintus delivers a vibrant bouquet with aromas of dark berries, plums, cassis and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that's layered and lively, built around powdery tannins and concluding with a saline, sapid finish. Given the characteristics of the vintage, this wine stands out as a remarkable achievement, rivaling some more heralded years at this address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\"It's simple, really,\" explains Jean-Philippe Delmas. \"We produce the Saint-Émilion de Quintus from sandy soils on the plain, the Dragon de Quintus from colluvial soils at the bottom of the slope and Quintus itself from the limestone hillside. In Burgundy, we'd call them our village, premier cru and grand cru bottling, but in Bordeaux—and it doesn't sound as good!—we call them our third, second and first wines.\" Quintus itself spans some 32 hectares, assembled with the acquisition of châteaux Tertre Daugay, L’Arrosée and, more recently, Grand Pontet. Delmas describes the challenge of the low-pH wines of Saint-Émilion's slopes as being how to deliver supple and integrated tannins without picking too ripe or having too oxidative an élevage. As the adventure continues, the 2021s show an assured hand, and plenty of promise.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 The wine Advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clarence Dillon is a family company managed by the fourth generation of a dynasty founded in 1935 by its namesake, Clarence Dillon. Since its creation, the company has been celebrating the French art de vivre, combining exceptional wines and ultimate gastronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clarence Dillon owns some of the most prestigious estates: Château Haut-Brion (a 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé), Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Grand Cru Classé de Graves), Château Quintus (Saint-Emilion Grand Cru) and Clarendelle. In 2005, the company created the Bordeaux Fine Wine Merchant, Clarence Dillon Wines, which has become one of the most important Fine Wine Merchants in Bordeaux, and launched Clarendelle, “Inspiré par Haut-Brion”, Bordeaux’s first super-premium luxury brand wine, thus testifying to the far-sighted spirit that has characterized Domaine Clarence Dillon from the onset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Domaine Clarence Dillon purchased a superb property in Saint-Émilion, now renamed Château Quintus. An ancient vineyard, with an extraordinary past, present and future. An outstanding terroir, perched on a limestone promontory, offering a breath-taking 360-degree view. A model of phenomenal biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, Château Quintus made the acquisition of another neighbouring property, as well as a third one in 2021. These 3 exceptional properties now form a wine estate of 45 hectares producing one of Saint-Émilion’s finest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gallo-Romans, creators of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, had the custom of naming their 5th child Quintus (fifth). So, Domaine Clarence Dillon has decided to pay homage to its glorious predecessors by renaming this growth Château Quintus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number 5 (V) characterises this property, with its slopes and plots of vines facing the four cardinal points and bowing before the sky, towards which winegrowers throw a glance daily to perceive the omens it holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Robert of Luxembourg designed a new bottle, specifically for Château Quintus, inspired by Château Haut-Brion’s antique bottles dating from the mid-19th century. Recently, one of these bottles was discovered in a pirates’ cache near the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. The new bottle design features an embossed seal on the neck, similar to those used in the past. Quintus is a recent adventure for the Dillon family and the immense potential of this fabulous terroir is gradually awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2015, Domaine Clarence Dillon also has a Parisian residence, a true embassy of this French art de vivre so prized by Prince Robert de Luxembourg, representative of the family’s fourth generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau QUINTUS","offers":[{"title":"Chateau Quintus Saint-Emilion Grand Cru","offer_id":50615264379113,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-QUINTUSS-2021","price":215.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Quintusbtl.png?v=1773108761"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-dominique-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2020","title":"Chateau La Dominique, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eBlend of 91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the northwest of Saint-Émilion, at the edge of the Pomerol appellation, Château La Dominique’s 29-hectare vineyard, owned by the Fayat family since 1969, benefits from a great terroir, whose plots adjoin the most famous vineyards of the region - Cheval Blanc, Figeac, La Conseillante, L'Evangile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eDisplaying an opaque purple-black color, the 2020 La Dominique needs a fair bit of swirling and coaxing to unlock enticing scents of crushed black cherries, black raspberries and ripe plums, plus beguiling nuances of violets, aniseed and cedar chest, with a waft of cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly wound with loads of bright, crunchy red and black fruit layers, supported by finely grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a gorgeous array of energetic mineral sparks. A property on the upward swing, this delicately crafted, beautifully restrained expression of the vintage comes highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wine Advocate 92-94 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003eLa Dominique produced compelling wines from time to time in the past, but this 29-hectare estate sandwiched between Cheval Blanc and Jean Faure was for a long time one of Saint-Émilion's more or less sleeping giants. As at Cheval Blanc, the vineyard's seemingly flat, uniform appearance belies remarkable complexity, and general manager Gwendeline Lucas and technical director Yann Monties are doing everything right to bring out the site's best: Merlot is pruned with one bud fewer to moderate yields and the size of bunches; deleafing is now less extreme and less systematic; and attentive parcel-by-parcel harvesting is delivering greater precision. In the winery, cooperage choices have been notably refined, and extraction is more judicious. All this means that La Dominique has been producing some of the best wines in its history in the last handful of vintages, and the 2021 shows that the team here can deliver terrific results even in challenging conditions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau La Dominique","offers":[{"title":"Chateau La Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe","offer_id":50615326671081,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-LADOMINI-2020","price":115.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/LaDominique.png?v=1772782228"},{"product_id":"chateau-troplong-mondot-saint-emilion-premier-grand-cru-classe-2020","title":"Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The 2020 Troplong Mondot is composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Opaque purple-black colored, it opens with a vivacious burst of black fruits—stewed plums, baked blackberries and boysenberries—giving way to a fragrant undercurrent of licorice, ground cloves, cinnamon stick and lilacs, with a touch of bouquet garni. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of plump, juicy black fruits and savory sparks, framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and opulent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate (95-97)+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 sub-terroirs, 3 grape varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe highest point of the region, culminating at 110 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43 hectares altogether, one of the appellation’s largest vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerlot 85% – Cabernet Sauvignon 13% – Cabernet Franc 2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTroplong Mondot dominates the landscape. Located at the highest point of the appellation, its ‘terroir’ benefits from an exceptional 360° exposure and incomparable soil complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA global environment designed over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dozen horses that roam up and down the vineyards between March and November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable soil valuation analyses by Lydia and Claude Bourguignon, since 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of the biodiversity for more than 20 years thanks to the hedges, the forests and the walls that shelter the fauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this atypical panorama, the vineyard is part of a natural heritage whose biodiversity is a long-standing reality. As the outcome of this perfect balance, the wines reflect the estate’s riches and reveal an identity like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vineyard created in 1700, a château built in 1745\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA surname: that of Raymond-Théodore Troplong who shaped the identity and the configuration of the estate and that of his nephew, Edouard, who added his surname onto the existing one, thus creating Troplong Mondot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharismatic figures, such as Christine Valette, embodied the freedom of spirit, the determination and the elegant generosity for which the property is still renowned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn enduring commitment towards our environment, a respectful vision that has been thoroughly conveyed season after season, to prepare the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chateau TROPLONG MONDOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615369203945,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-TROPLONG-2020","price":220.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Troplong-Mondot.png?v=1722417108"},{"product_id":"chateau-pavie-saint-emilion-grand-cru-les-aromes-de-pavie-2020","title":"CHATEAU PAVIE, SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU LES AROMES DE PAVIE 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Composed of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Arômes de Pavie has an alcohol of 14.78% and a pH of 3.57. It is aging in French oak barriques, 70% new. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a little swirling to unleash its exuberant scents of stewed black plums, black cherry compote and boysenberries, plus hints of tar, sautéed herbs and chargrill. The full-bodied palate packs in the black fruit layers, framed by soft tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and earthy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91-93 WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBETTANE \u0026amp; DESSEAUVE : 92-93,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling : 95-96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir typical of the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau composed of clay-limestone soil on an asteriated limestone subsoil. Located at an altitude of approximately 85 meters\u003cbr\u003eabove the Dordogne River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir called « milieu de côte » (middle of the slope) located approximately 55 meters above the Dordogne and composed of very fine brown limestone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany plots have been re-planted. The vines are trained high to increase the leaf canopy. Pruned to six spurs for old vines and two for young ones, green harvesting leaf\u003cbr\u003ethinning, as well picking and sorting by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe way Château Pavie is fermented depends on the vintage. It is kept on the skins for three weeks in 20 temperature-controlled wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation in barrel and the wine is aged, depending on the vintages in 70% to 100% new oak, for 18 - 32 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\"Pavie is widely acclaimed as one of Bordeaux’s greatest terroirs, of largely limestone and clay soils. Brilliantly situated with a sunny, southern exposure and exceptional drainage, Pavie potentially rivals nearby Ausone, the oldest and possibly the most famous estate in Bordeaux. Pavie’s other nearby neighbors include, Pavie-Macquin and Troplong-Mondot to the north, Larcis-Ducasse to the southeast and La Gaffelière and Saint-Georges Côte Pavie to the west. Until 1978, previous owners rarely produced great wine, but of course that all changed with the acquisition of the 37 hectares, single vineyard by Chantal and Gérard Perse. In short, they dramatically raised the quality. Currently, the vineyard is planted with 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, but the actual blend for each vintage tends to possess slightly higher amounts of Merlot. A perfectionist, owner Gérard Perse is flexible with the percentage of new oak, as well as how long the wine is aged in cask. Great vintages can get 100% new oak and spend up to 32 months in barrel. Lesser years are bottled after 18 months and see at least 30% less new oak. There is no fining or filtration. The resulting wine has been considered one of the superstars of Bordeaux since 1978.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom The Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pavie","offers":[{"title":"Château Pavie Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Les Aromes de Pavie","offer_id":50615493951721,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-PAVIESAI-2020-02","price":160.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/products\/ChPavie.png?v=1676625578"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-fleur-de-bouard-lalande-de-pomerol-2020","title":"Chateau La Fleur de Bouard, Lalande de Pomerol 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-50 justify animated-scroll anim-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-content animated-scroll anim-done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-50 justify anim-done animated-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-content anim-done animated-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 La Fleur de Boüard leaps from the glass with gregarious scents of black and red cherries, mulberries and stewed black plums, plus hints of cinnamon toast and red roses. The medium to full-bodied palate offers beautiful harmony with plush tannins and seamless freshness supporting the red and black berry layers, finishing fragrant.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate : 89-91.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Fleur de Boüard was born when Hubert de Boüard, co-owner of the famous Château Angélus, fell for this terroir located on the hillside facing the finest Pomerol growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers, the fertile soils of Château La Fleur de Boüard benefit from a sunny, warm and humid climate, ideal for growing vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mild climate favors early flowering.\u003cbr\u003eThis is why the name “La Fleur” is so frequently used in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the deep conviction that the terroirs of Lalande-de-Pomerol could produce exceptional wines worthy of the greatest Bordeaux appellations, he acquired the 25-hectare vineyard in 1998, now extended to 29 hectares. By adopting a precise and virtuous approach, the Fleur de Boüard team crafts wines of exceptional finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Fleur de Boüard is an estate nestled in the heart of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, close to the emblematic Château Pétrus. The estate offers an immersive experience to share the spirit of the place and bring out the winemaker’s soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production facilities are showcased in an emotionally stimulating way, allowing visitors to experience unique moments on the estate. This new dynamic makes Château la Fleur de Boüard one of the leading estates in the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cellar at Château La Fleur de Boüard, unique in the world, allows the best expression of this Lalande-de-Pomerol terroir to be extracted using a revolutionary process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surprising cellar is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the instinct and ambition of Hubert de Boüard and the aesthetic vision of architect Arnaud Boulain, who was responsible for the cellars at Château Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new facilities, which combine the transparency of glass with the nobility of wood, embody this daring approach, in which nature is welcome and the quality of the work is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe building, seamlessly integrated into the landscape of the estate, contains 28 inverted truncated cone-shaped tanks, which seem to float in the air and make ingenious use of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unprecedented innovation of inverted and suspended truncated-cone tanks means that the berries and juices do not have to be pumped over. 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Harvest began on the 14th September for the Merlot, and the final lot of Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on 30th September. Opaque purple-black in color, it needs significant aeration and swirling to coax out evocative notes of black cherry preserves, raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles and damp soil, before launching into gorgeous floral and spice notions of red roses, cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamom, with a waft of crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals a lot of depth and polish, delivering mouth-coating red and black fruits with loads of fragrant earth and floral sparks, framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral tinged. This is a singular, fascinating expression of the vintage and highly recommended!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE WINE ADVOCATE : 96-98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bIaGFe byqAym\"\u003e“The difference in our wine is really how we work in the vineyard,” said Justine Tesseron, who now works very closely with her father Alfred Tesseron, owner of Château Pontet-Canet. “Every year we go to another level. First, we have great terroir. My grandfather was avant-garde when he chose our site. Then with the approach my father developed—biodynamics. But, as you know, every year is challenging because of the conditions. In 2018, we lost two-thirds of production because of mildew. In 2020 we were very scared. We didn’t want to have the same situation. Our vineyard people were very motivated. We didn’t miss any treatments—even on Saturday and Sunday. We HAD to be in the vineyard. Everyone was there. In the end, we didn’t lose any crops due to mildew. We kept it contained and it did not spread to the grapes.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It was also challenging because of the very warm, dry days,” she added. “We had a bit of drought. But all the treatments we use, based on plants, have meant that the vineyard is in good balance. It was not too much affected by the drought. At Pontet-Canet we don’t deleaf or do green harvest. The leaves protected the grapes.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI asked Justine about the rains that occurred in mid-August—85 millimeters (3.35 inches)—nearly a month after the start of veraison. She said, “Yes, I think we managed the rain well. Mathieu Bessonnet, our technical director, decided to leave the grass growing between the rows this year, in anticipation of water. The grass was quite high. It managed to soak up a lot of the water. The berries were in good condition afterwards. We did not get dilution.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Pontet-Canet came through with yields that were just slightly lower than 2019, which was a relatively generous year for this estate. And the wine? Absolutely singular. Absolutely Pontet-Canet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pontet Canet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50691174662377,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-PONTETCA-2020","price":230.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Pontet-Canet.png?v=1722417174"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-gaffeliere-saint-emilion-premier-grand-cru-classe-2020","title":"Chateau La Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA worthy follow up to the excellent 2019, the 2020 La Gaffelière bursts with aromas of plums, sweet berries, licorice, mint and loamy soil. 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Medium to full-bodied, it's rich and fleshy, its broad attack segueing into an enveloping mid-palate framed by powdery, youthfully firm tannins, concluding with a nicely defined finish. 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