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This was surprising because they almost for sure would have retained their Premier Grand Cru Classe B ranking in the new classification.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcerpts from The Wine Cellar Insider.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos La Gaffeliere","offers":[{"title":"Clos La Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru","offer_id":47612760391913,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-LAGAFFEL-2020","price":65.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Clos-La-Gaffeliere.png?v=1722417041"},{"product_id":"chateau-cantenac-brown-margaux-2009","title":"Chateau Cantenac Brown, Margaux 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The greatest Cantenac Brown I have ever tasted, this monumental effort possesses enormous concentration, with loads of black and blue fruits intermixed with damp earth and forest floor. I have never seen a Cantenac Brown so seamless, so powerful, yet at the same time, so elegant and densely complex. 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Their name added to the topographical designation, had long earned them to be invited to the tables of political parties of the same name around the world. Over time, these fine connoisseurs\u003cbr\u003ebrought together the best terroirs of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how this fifth Classified Growth in 1855 now has half of its vineyard contiguous to Château Latour and the other half behind Château Pichon Baron, located on the heights of the place called \"Bages\", a large plateau in the south of Pauillac. This superb vineyard would regain its youth when in 1960, the Cruse family, then owner of Château PontetCanet, also a fifth Classified Growth in Pauillac, acquired the property. They launched a vast\u003cbr\u003eprogram to replant the vines. 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The following generation, in 1946, George and Monica Thienpont, coming from their natal Flanders, moved into Puygueraud, restored the XVth Century chateau.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section_wrapper\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info_slider_section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-zp_effect=\"\" class=\"col-md-5 content-center-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cotent_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_table_cell\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a long pause in polyculture, they undertook the reconstruction of the vineyard whereby the first vintage would see the day in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, Nicolas and his son Cyrille Thienpont, have worked hand-in-hand for the crafting of this wine that over the last 30 years has become the flagship of the Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation and a veritable jewel of Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Puygueraud","offers":[{"title":"Château Puygueraud Francs Cotes de Bordeaux Red","offer_id":46790288343273,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-PUYGUERA-2020","price":50.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Puygueraud.png?v=1710404479"},{"product_id":"chateau-monbousquet-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2020","title":"Chateau Monbousquet, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2020","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 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Situated on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, providing a favorable microclimate for viticulture. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eNot far from Ch. Sociando Mallet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly 37% Merlot, complemented by 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Petit Verdot.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA lot of effort goes into producing the wine of Chateau Charmail. This starts with a 15-day cold soak at 5 degrees Celsius prior to fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks with a 21-day cuvaison. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The wine of Chateau Charmail is aged for close to 12 months in an average of 30% new, French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eExcellent Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2020 was one of the standout vintages in Bordeaux, producing wines with great concentration, freshness, and balance. 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The higher Merlot content makes it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003esofter and more charming\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eValue for Money\u003c\/strong\u003e – Offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003etop Bordeaux quality at a very attractive price\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent alternative to more expensive Médoc wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eDrinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoyable now with decanting, but also capable of ageing gracefully for 8–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e🥩 Grilled meats (steak, lamb chops)\u003cbr data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e🍖 Charcuterie boards\u003cbr data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e🧀 Hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e🍗 Roast chicken with herbs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Charmail","offers":[{"title":"Chateau Charmail Haut Medoc","offer_id":47012021797097,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-CHARMAIL-2020","price":55.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Charmail.png?v=1712909624"},{"product_id":"chateau-doyac-haut-medoc-2020","title":"Chateau Doyac, Haut Medoc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Earthy red with notes of bark, olives, black fruit, and walnut husk. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy, caressing texture. Soft and juicy. 80% merlot, 12% cabernet sauvignon and 8% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 Pts James Suckling.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax de Pourtalès came back to his Bordeaux origins by acquiring in 1998 the château Doyac located in the Haut-Médoc appellation in Saint Seurin de Cadourne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines as well as the cellars have been greatly renovated. Since the enlargement of the vineyard in 2009, Max de Pourtalès built a new storing cellar and a new barrel cellar aiming at optimizing the wine making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e« My philosophy, says Max de Pourtalès, is not to make overly extracted wines as the whole world knows to do but on the contrary to make fine and elegant wines. The wine still has substance , but most of all one should respect balance and freshness, which characterizes the great wines of Bordeaux «. Surrounded by their team and well-advised by the oenologists Eric Boissenot and Marco Balsimelli, Max and Astrid de Pourtalès are looking every year for the blending that will respect the most the vintage and reveal the identity of the wine of château Doyac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Doyac","offers":[{"title":"Chateau Doyac Haut Medoc","offer_id":47012042277097,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-DOYACHAU-2020","price":50.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Doyac.png?v=1712910488"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-chantegrive-graves-red-2020","title":"Chateau de Chantegrive, Graves Red 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2020 Chantegrive has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and notes of stewed black and red plums, black raspberries and damp soil, plus hints of tapenade and black truffles with a waft of bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing, delivering a good amount of crunchy red and black fruits and a soft texture, finishing with an herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88-90 Wine Advocate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chateau-chapo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-chateau-chapo field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003eChâteau de Chantegrive 96 hectares are located in Podensac in a beautiful Italian like setting overlooking acacia trees and vines typical of the Graves appellation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chateau-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe south-facing vines, 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon for red and 50% Semillon, 50% Sauvignon Blanc are surrounded by a low stone wall and soak up the warm sunlight on beautiful summer days. There are river stones ranging in colour from pink to beige on the vineyard’s fine sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, one can hear the sound of secateurs as well as pickers singing. Grape bunches fill up crates as people tease one another and talk about their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed wines are matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, 9 months for white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnual production is around 200,000 bottles for red wine and 80,000 bottles for white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChantegrive is a dream that knows no frontiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1966 by Henri and Françoise Lévêque thanks to the sale of their precious stamp collection, Chantegrive continues to please customers around the world. The wine is expertly blended, elegant, and refined. It is much appreciated for its reliable quality. In conjunction with the cellar master, consulting oenologist Hubert de Boüard, owner of Château Angélus, ensures that Chantegrive is excellent in all vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château de Chantegrive","offers":[{"title":"Chateau de Chantegrive Graves Red 2020","offer_id":47012055187689,"sku":"MOW-FR-BDX-DECHANTE-2020","price":50.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/Chantegrive.png?v=1712911549"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-couspaude-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2020","title":"Chateau La Couspaude, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 La Couspaude prances out of the glass with compelling notes of raspberry pie, plum preserves and ripe black cherries, followed by hints of baking spices, rose oil and sandalwood, plus a waft of anise. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers rich, spicy red and black berry preserves flavors, backed up by bold freshness and velvety tannins, finishing on a fragrant earth note. Drink 2024-2040.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate : 91-93.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-chateau-chiffres clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard : 7 hectares\u003cbr\u003eAnnual Production : 36,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil : Clay-limestone plateau with a limestone and asteriated subsoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-chateau-chiffres clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-cf-label field-type-text field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003eGrape varieties : 75 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 % Cabernet franc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003eBarrel ageing : 16-20 months, New barrels: 80-100%.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chateau-chapo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-chateau-chapo field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003eChâteau La Couspaude is located in the heart of Saint-Émilion, near the famous monolithic church carved out of solid rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chateau-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Couspaude has been the pride and joy of the Aubert family (who also own other estates in the region) for over a century. In fact, the Auberts have been making fine wine in Bordeaux for over two centuries and have unquestionably maintained the family tradition of quality and respect for the terroir to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Couspaude, was called “La Croix Paute” in the Middle Ages in reference to the cross that still marks the intersection of two roads in front of the estate, and which served as a meeting point for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent estate is on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau, entirely surrounded by walls like all the village’s most ancient vineyards. 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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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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. 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. Once the grapes are sorted, they are taken to the tanks using a gravity system and all wine transfers are done using a lift, the first of its kind on the Right Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-chateau-chiffres clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-cf-label field-type-text field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château La Fleur de Bouard","offers":[{"title":"Chateau La Fleur de Bouard Lalande de Pomerol","offer_id":47012131111145,"sku":"LES-FR-BDX-LAFLEURD-2011","price":75.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7626\/0585\/files\/FleurdeBouard.png?v=1712919039"},{"product_id":"chateau-soutard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2020","title":"Chateau Soutard, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"chateau-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Soutard opens with the most gorgeous perfume of rose petals, lavender, kirsch and raspberry leaves, followed by a core of preserved plums and ripe blackberries, plus emerging suggestions of clove oil and mandarin peel. 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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The palate is medium-bodied, not a powerful Pauillac but very elegant. The tannins here seem very fine and there is wonderful tension towards the finish. Maybe not a long-term proposition—it may need more body—but it is a beautiful wine that should give a lot of pleasure over the next 10-15 years. 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This is a well-made, medium-bodied red wine. Drink it over the next 3-5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e100% merlot from 1 hectare vineyard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003eThese are gravelly brown soils where the water table is deep; they are composed of sands, gravels and pebbles in a sandy-clay matrix.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003eThe vineyard is cultivated in the traditional way, with parcel-by-parcel management: ploughing the soil, grassing, mixed farming… The plots are carefully selected to give optimum expression to local grape varieties. 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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This has turned out very nicely in bottle, and given its low-pH profile, it's likely to reward some bottle age.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92+ The Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fZDhWb cKrvmh\"\u003eDavid Suire, Nicolas Thienpont's longtime right-hand man at the likes of Pavie Macquin and Larcis-Ducasse, is resurrecting one of Saint-Émilion's sleeping giants in the form of Château Laroque. Some 60 hectares are under vine today in the commune of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, with more to come; but in the early 20th century, the estate was allowed to lie almost entirely fallow (the advantage being that the soils are largely virus-free). Laroque itself represents less than 50% of the production, permitting exigent selection, and winemaking is thoughtful, with fruit from clay soils matured in classic 225-liter barriques, while blocks from soils richer in limestone are matured in larger barrels, foudres and oak tanks. 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