Wine:

Skillfully profiled, the 2013 Red Château Sociando Mallet Haut-Médoc distinguishes itself by its finesse and suppleness. On this vintage of great elegance, less tannic than others, it opens with grace and expresses wonderfully nuanced perfumes of ripe fruits and sweet spices. We can taste the style of the chateau which we adore so much, between classicism, straightforwardness and undeniable charm. A bottle that can be enjoyed at once!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification in cement and stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in new barrels.

Color:

Deep and intense red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of red and black fruits mixed with spicy notes.

Palate:

Supple and elegant , this wine with superb perfumed nuances and a soft finesse has both a classic and charming palate

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Leg of lamb with thyme and wild mushrooms, duck stew with porcini mushrooms, coq au vin, prime rib, all red meats.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Chateau Sociando-Mallet has a worldwide reputation and offers one of the best value for money in Bordeaux. Located north of Saint-Estephe, its geology is similar in every way to that of Château Latour. A visionary winemaker, Jean Gautreau acquired the estate in 1969 and set it on its path to excellence.

Wine:

Opening with juicy, elegant, and deep tannins, the 2016 red Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Château Alcée delivers a beautiful score, all freshness, and balance. It is an energetic, distinguished wine, carried by a radiant Merlot, ready for the meal, to be discovered today with a poultry or a veal chop.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% whole bunches. Fermentation in concrete vats, punching down and pumping over. Aged for 16 to 18 months in 225-liter and 500-liter barrels, half of which are renewed each year.

Color:

Deep red, brilliant, garnet reflections.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits punctuated by notes of graphite and smoke accents.

Palate:

Adorned with a juicy, elegant and deep palate, this wine combines freshness, energy, elegance and persistence in a perfect balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roasted farm poultry, veal chop with porcini mushrooms, entrecote à la bordelaise, refined farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

The Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux is an Eldorado of great wines at low prices. And few people know it... This territory, which borders the Saint-Emilion crus and its neighbours, is home to the new recruits of the Bordeaux landscape; it is on these first-rate clay-limestone soils that Nicolas Thienpont, manager of the Pavie Macquin and Larcisse Ducasse crus classés, has set his sights.

Château Alcée benefits from the same care and attention as these great classified growths. The vines, a small enclosure of 6.5 hectares, are located on the plateau, alternating asteriated limestone and red clay.

Wine:

Powered by a well-rounded vintage of excellent constitution, the 2019 Red Bordeaux Supérieur displays beautiful notes of truffle, black fruits and spices in an open and tasty style. The body is concentrated and intense, with notes of macerated fruit. Serve with grilled or stewed red meat.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting after several maturity controls, the berries are then sorted 3 times. Cold pre-fermentation maceration in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and natural malolactic fermentation. 50% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 8 months.

Color:

Dark red-ruby of good intensity.

Nose:

Subtly perfumed with aromas of black truffle, very ripe blackcurrant and balsamic, accented with a spicy touch.

Palate:

Dense and textured, offering a delicate, concentrated palate with juicy, almost macerated flavors of fruit and a long, lingering finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled beef tomahawk and roasted pumpkin with spices, lentils and boletus risotto.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens is one of Bordeaux's must-have addresses. Hervé Lhuillier has done a remarkable job, producing a fruity, gourmet, elegant Bordeaux that exceeds all expectations.