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L'Etoile de Bergey 2010, Château Haut-Bergey
The opinion of the sommelier
« The cuvee L’Etoile de Bergey has as much potential as its big brother, the Château Haut-Bergey. This Pessac Léognan wine has a nice purple robe, and combines a nice acidity, silky tannins and harmonious wood flavours. I advice you to drink this wine while eating rabbit stew. You can drink this wine now or wait five more years. »
Grape variety
In the Bordeaux area, it is common to combine cabernet sauvignon and merlot. The cabernet sauvignon brings power and body to the wine, while the merlot adds fruits and velvet hints. This wine is full of aromas of blackcurrants, strawberries, black cherries and prunes.
Appearance
The robe has an intense garnet colour with violet-blue reflections and colored tears.
Nose
Nose with a nice intensity, pleasant, with spices (pepper) and wood (barrel) hints.
Mouth
Fruity mouth with a nice reflection of the terroir. The tannins are thin.
Service
Service: Between 15 and 17°C. . Open 1 hour before serving. Keeping until 2020 and more.
Food and wine matching
Farmhouse terrine
Rabbit stewBrie Cheese
Black forest cake
Winemaker
Year after year, Sylviane Garcin Cathiard is building a small empire in the Bordeaux wines. She bought four different Châteaux in fifteen years : Château Branon, Clos l’Eglise Pomerol, Château Barde-Haut, and of course the Château Haut-Bergey.
Terroir
The terroir of the Château Haut-Bergey is spread on 25 hectares of vineyards cultivated on an argilo-siliceous subsoil, mix of sand and clay. We often say that the clay soils produce wines that are solid, strong and alcoholic while the siliceous soils produce fine wines, with subtle aromatic hints. The union of the clay and the silica sand guarantees a terroir of high quality.
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The cuvee L’Etoile de Bergey has as much potential as its big brother, the Château Haut-Bergey. You can drink this wine now or wait five more years.
£24.70 Public price £21.00 Subscribers' priceOut of stock
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Légende d'Automne 2012, Château Haut-Meyreau,Bordeaux
The opinion of the sommelier
For this Vitibox dedicated to the wines of Bordeaux, I really felt like making you discover Château Haut-Meyreau. It is not located in one of Bordeaux top appellations, but the winemaker’s skills seem to be enough to build a reputation since the Château is out of stock six months a year. This wine is very elegant, with subtle aromas of flowers.
Grape variety
Merlot and cabernet sauvignon work really well together! Merlot is the most common grape in the Bordeaux region, although this dominance is quite new. In the nineteenth century, it was the cabernet sauvignon that was the most cultivated variety. But after the second world war, the right bank of Bordeaux, where the merlot was dominant, got more and more successful, thanks to its prestigious appellations like Pomerol or Saint-Emilion. Merlot has less tannins than cabernet sauvignon, which makes it easier to enjoy young.
Appearance
A light garnet red colour, with hints of blue and purple..
Nose
Fine aromas of flowers and leaves.
Mouth
Mouth light and fruity, slightly spiced.
Service
between 12° et 14°C Drink as soon as the bottle is opened.Ready to drink from now and until 2017.
Food and wine matching
Veal carpaccio
Yassa chicken
Sheep’s cheese
Red berries pieA winemaker, a family
The wine estate is located in the “Entre-deux-Mers” area, in Dardenac, just outside of Saint-Emilion. Over the years, the estate grew by buying new parcels to its neighbours. From 5 hectares in 1802, it grew to 76 hectares today, which is quite impressive!
Le terroir
The Château Haut-Meyreau is located in Dardenac, ten kilometres from Saint-Emilion. The vineyard covers 76 hectares. The subsoil is made of clay and limestone. It is an excellent terroir as the clay keeps a lot of rainwater to moisten the vines all year long. It strikes a balance with the strong sun of Bordeaux, ideal to grow great merlot and cabernet-sauvignon.
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This wine is very elegant, with subtle aromas of flowers.
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Château Lieujean 2015, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc
The opinion of the sommelier
This month, I wanted to take advantage of the fabulous 2015 vintage in Bordeaux : I did that with the famous Château Lieujean, a safe bet of the Médoc vineyards, which is acclaimed by the greatest specialists. What differentiates this Cru Bourgeois is certainly its concentrated expression of black fruits accompanied by a subtle woody flavours. The tannins melt, the wine is supple, juicy and the finish is persistent and deep.
Grape variety
An emblematic blend of Médoc, where Cabernet Sauvignon is predominant, associated with Merlot in smaller quantities. The Cabernet Sauvignon rather enjoys the gravelly soils of the left bank and brings an elegant tannic structure and an intense power in the mouth whereas the merlot favors the clay soils of the right bank giving balances to the wine by its suppleness and roundness.
Appearance
A beautiful ruby dress with thick tears..
Nose
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of black fruits and woody.
Mouth
Fresh and pleasent mouth.
Service
Service between 16°C et 18° just before serving. until 2022.
Food and wine pairings
Beef carpaccio with Parmesan
Sirloin steak
Mature cheddarA winemaker, a family
Château Lieujean was founded in the 19th century. Each year for each vintage, Château features in the Cru Bourgeois’ classification which distinguishes the best Médoc wines. Every year, since 2010, the highly anticipated selection of Crus Bourgeois is unveiled to the general public and honours the best wines of the region./p>
Terroir
Located in Saint-Sauveur near Pauillac, the Château is close to the Garonne and enjoys a temperate microclimate. The Haut-Médoc’s main characteristic is its very special soils made of hard stones that lower the yields of the vines, which gives birth to ripe grapes full of quality and with concentration. It is not far from there that Chateau Lafite, Mouton Rotshchild and Latour are located.
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The tannins melt, the wine is supple, juicy and the finish is persistent and deep.
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Margaux 2011, Château Haut-Breton Larigaudiere, Margaux
The opinion of the sommelier
« It’s been a couple of months I was looking for a nice wine from the Margaux AOC, one of the most well-known AOC in France. I really enjoyed this cuvee from the Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière. Margaux wines are famous for their delicacy and their feminine side, and you will probably notice this when tasting it. Moreover, it has a good price/quality ratio. »
Grape variety
One of the best mix we can make in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon brings power and body to the wine, while Merlot brings fruit aromas and mellowness. The main aromas are: blackcurrants, strawberries, dark cherries, etc.
Appearance
The robe has a garnet color with purple reflections.
Nose
Intense nose, woody and vanilla-flavored, typical of the Margaux noses.
Mouth
Mouth typical of the Médoc region, spiced.
Service
Service: Between 14 and 16°C. . Open 1 hour before serving. Aging potential until 2021.
Food and wine matching
Skewered offal
Lamb shoulderBrie
Paris-Brest
A winemaker, a family
Within a few decades, the Mour and Schepper families built a small empire in the Bordeaux region. They started by purchasing the Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière, and they then bought few more Château: Château la Croizille, Château Cadiot, Château Tayet, Château Tour Baladoz. If you know people that would like to sell their Château, don’t hesitate to contact them: they could be interested
Terroir
Trianon de Larigaudière is the second wine of the prestigious Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière, located on one of the most beautiful terroir of the Margaux AOC. The soil is sand-rich: sand has some drainage aptitudes that help producing light and aerial wines.
My VitiBox, April 2014 / bouteille
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Margaux wines are famous for their delicacy and their feminine side, and you will probably notice this when tasting it. Moreover, it has a good price/quality ratio.
£25.90 Public price £22.00 Subscribers' priceOut of stock
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Puy Saint-front 2016, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
The opinion of the sommelier
Located next to the well-known village of Saint-Émilion, Castillon is the rising appellation in Bordeaux. It benefits from an outstanding terroir and is getting more and more popular thanks to its with attractive price / pleasure ratio. This is of course the case of the Puy Saint-Front 2016 wich shows how great can some Bordeaux wines be for good prices.
Grape variety
Cabernet Franc is far from being the most widespread grape variety in the Bordeaux region. However, thanks to its ability to mature early, it is also used further north in the Loire Valley. It brings to the wine notes of crunchy fruit and very nice spicy flavours.
Appearance
A beautiful purple dress with viscous tears..
Nose
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of ripe fruit, spices and empyreumatic.
Mouth
Pleasant and fresh mouth.
Service
Service between17°C et 19° open just before serving. until 2021.
Food and wine pairings
Chanterelles stew
Beef fillet with black olives
CantalA winemaker, a family
In the 18th century, Baron Alfred de Luze founded Maison A. de Luze & Fils, first specialised in maturing and ageing the wines before selling those. Man of vision and a fine negotiator, Baron De Luze was one of the pioneers in the export of Bordeaux wines in new countries. In addition to its international network, Maison De Luze bought several chateaux in Bordeaux such as Château Paveil, a very old cru from the Margaux region, or Château Malleret in Haut-Médoc./p>
Terroir
The appellation "Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux" is located on the right bank on the slopes getting down from Saint-Émilion. Coming from the same limestone plateau as Saint-Emilion, the wines of the appellation benefit from a privileged geographical situation with a southern exposure and a difference in altitude of more than 100 meters.
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It benefits from an outstanding terroir and is getting more and more popular thanks to its with attractive price / pleasure ratio.
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Château Mancèdre 2010, Vignobles Roy-Trocard, Pessac-Léognan
The opinion of the sommelier
« Pessac-Léognan is one of my favourites denomina- tion. This little château is every bit as good as big wi- neries for the quality of its wine. Its vintage 2009 stands out for its nice balance, boldness and lightness. And it will improve even more with ageing. Will you reco- gnize the delicate aromas of redcurrant that I have iden- tified? »
Grape variey
The blend is typical of this denomination: merlot gives roundness and a velvet touch to wine, whereas cabernet sauvignon gives strengths and the tannic structure necessary to the ageing potential.
Appearance
Light purple colour with violet reflections.
Nose
Nose is fruity and fresh with nice notes of redcurrant.
Taste
Its suppleness and lightness on the palate will surprise you.
Service
To be served: between 14 and 16°C. Open just before serving. Keeping potential until 2019.
Food and wine matching
Rabbit terrine
Veal flank with carrotsPont-l’évêque cheese
Chocolate cake
Winemaker
The Roy-Trocard family purchased its first vineyards in the Libournais in 1628. We can say that they know about wine and...they love it! Jean and Bénédicte Trocard, managers of this winery, said: “The product that we produce, the wine, is the result of soil, sky and men’s passion”.
Terroir
The Mancèdre winery extends for 11 hectares on the east side of Pessac-Léognan. The vineyard flourishes on a soil made of gravels coming from the Pyrenees. Gravels give strength and lightness to wine. Grapevines also benefit from an excellent hydric regulation and natural poverty of soil, elements necessary to obtain ripened and concentred grapes.
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This vintage 2009 stands out for its nice balance, boldness and lightness. And it will improve even more with ageing.
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Eden 2010, Château L’Escart, Bordeaux Supérieur
The opinion of the sommelier
« I really liked the personality of the Château l’Escart’s wines, located on the way to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. You can notice it thanks to the numerous shells on the domain. The members of the Laurent’s family are biodynamic practitioners since 2005. The vintage 2010 of the cuvee Eden is one of the most “nature”. The mix of the aromas makes this wine unique and surprising. »
Grape Variety
The merlot and cabernet grape varieties are traditionally associated to Bordeaux. The first one is appreciated for its suppleness while the second one is well-known for its tannic structure. The malbec, also called “côt”, brings out color and softness to the wine.
Appearance
Light garnet colour with violet-blue reflections.
Nose
Fine and discrete, vegetal aromas with touches of pepper, delicately seasoned with aromas of spices and red fruits, such as blackcurrant.
Taste
Dynamic, with mint and liquorice touches.
Service
Service : Between 16°C and 18°C. . Open 1 hour minimum before serving. Keeping potential until 2018.
Accords mets-vin
Duck terrine
Iberian pigOld Cantal cheese
Cherry liqueur
Winemaker
Lorena and Damien Laurent took the succession of this family-owned company in 2005. The management of this domain is a nice challenge for them because, before being winemakers, Lorena was interior designer and Damien was a professional hockey player, playing in the Chamonix hockey club during 7 years.
Terroir
Located on the Bordeaux’s doors, the Château L’Escart’s vineyard is spread on 37 hectares of clay-limestone soils fine gravel. The presence of limestone gives freshness and length to the wine, while the clay brings out strength and density.
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The vintage 2010 of the cuvee Eden is one of the most “nature”. The mix of the aromas makes this wine unique and surprising.
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Roc des Mates 2010, Château de Cazeneuve, Pic Saint-Loup
The opinion of the sommelier
“Roc des Mates is strong, tannic and velvety at the same time. The taste is pleasant and silky. It has a long keeping potential thanks to his 18 ageing in barrels. Here you have a fine wine, very representative of the Pic Saint-Loup denomination. This very tannic wine will seduce those who love masculine wines. Open two hours before serving to round tannins”.
Grape Varienty
This wine is a syrah-based blend. The result is a tannic and intense wine. Grenache varietal gives body (alcohol) to wine, whereas mourvèdre increases the keeping potential.
Appearance
Luminous garnet colour with violet reflections.
Nose
Nose is sophisticated and smells a bouquet of violets and red fruits (blackcurrant), with woody notes. It’s also slightly spicy and with gilled touches.
Taste
This wine has a large volume and nice construction in the mouth. Tannins are rounded, ripen and fresh. The result is a good balance.
Service
Service : between16 et 18°C. Open two hours before serving. Keeping potential until 2020.
Food and wine matching
Green olives tapenade
Roasted herb chickenMont d'Or Cheese
Sugar Crepes
Winemaker
André Leenhardt, Dedé for his friends, was mayor of his village and president of the syndicate of Pic Saint-Loup wines. He purchased this winery in 1988. Wines from south of France are known for their character and wild aspect; however Dedé has successfully given roundness, fineness and smoothness to this strong wine.
Terroir
Clayey soil, vegetation and Mediterranean climate are the stronger assets of terroir Pic Saint-Loup. Vineyards of this cuvee are situated on a mountain chain at 150 metres above sea level. In particular vines grow on calcareous-clay slopes that are skeletal thin and pebbly soils. 25-years old vineyards give good quality grapes since the age is in inverse proportion to quantity. Indeed smaller quantity allows grapes to grow better.
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Roc des Mates is strong, tannic and velvety at the same time. The taste is pleasant and silky. It has a long keeping potential thanks to his 18 ageing in barrels.
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Vieux Larmande 2010, Château Vieux Larmande, Saint Emilion Grand Cru
The opinion of the sommelier
“I wanted to let you taste this wine since I really like how the Magnaudeix family works. I herd that they have deservedly won the gold medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 (a prestigious world wine tasting championship). This wine can be sipped young thanks to its fruity and expressive aromas, but also in 10 years since it has a long keeping potential.”
Grape Variety
Merlot and Cabernet Franc are grape varieties traditionally from Bordeaux and more precisely from the Saint Emilion denomination. The terroir allows Cabernet Franc to come to maturity and to develop a better aromatic palette.
Appearance
Colour is dark garnet with blue-violet reflections. Micro-bubbles in suspension. Tears are coloured and the glass disc is very thin.
Nose
Intense and pleasant nose: we recognise the typical taste of ageing in oak barrels. Fist nose is very strong and develops aromas of vanilla, sweet spices, whereas second nose reveals aromas of liquorice and mint.
Taste
Mouth, dense and fruity, is harmonious and balanced with velvet tannins and nice aromas.
Service
Serve: between 14 and 16°C. Open 1 hour before serving. Keeping potential until 2025 or more.
Food and wine matching
Autumn sweet potato soup
Pepper sirloin steakMaroilles cheese
Paris-Brest dessert
Winemaker
The Magnaudeix family has been working on vineyards for 6 generations. Today, Héléne, Catherine, Jean-Pierre and Romain bring a touch of modernity to the work done by their ancestors.
Terroir
Vines of Château Vieux Larmande grow on a dense layer of soil of hardpan basement covered by a calcareous-clay layer. The sublayer of hardpan is composed by clay, humus and iron and it’s a rare and very old soil. It gives stability to roots and prevents them from both dryness and high humidity and it contribute to the strength of vines.
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This wine can be sipped young thanks to its fruity and expressive aromas, but also in 10 years since it has a long keeping potential.
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Château de Mercey, Maison Antonin Rodet, Mercurey
The opinion of the sommelier
Mercurey is not any appellation in Burgundy. Indeed, it is the biggest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region and it is known for the intensity of red berries aromas the terroir gives to pinot noir there. This batch is particularly remarkable as it blends the aromas typical of Mercurey with refined woody notes that bring more complexity and smoky aromas. A great wine !
Grape variety
Wines made from pinot noir have the specificity of displaying a light colour. Tasted during their youth, the wines have fresh aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry. As the wine ages, these aromas evolve into more ripened fruits and leather. The good news is that only the pinot noirs elaborated on the best terroirs can age, which is absolutely the case with this wonderful Mercurey that can age up to 6 years.
Appearance
A beautiful ruby dress..
Nose
Pleasant nose to the aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry and smoke.
Mouth
A fresh mouth with a silky texture.
Service
Service between 14°C et 164°C. Open just before serving. until 2022
Food and wine pairings
Rillettes
Beef stew
Epoisses cheese
Blackcurrant ice creamA winemaker, a family
In 1875, Antoine Rodet, son of a grocer, inherited a few hectares of land after he married the daughter of a farmer. At that time, the area of Chalon-sur-Saône was going through an economic boom and the young Antoine took the opportunity to invest in agricultural equipment to turn his farm into a vineyard. A few years later, his ambitious son Antonin took over, gave the vineyard his name, and developed it, building the basis of the large and famous winery that Rodet is nowadays.
Terroir
The vineyards in Mercurey benefit from a special terroir as it lies on a hilly relief that alternates gentle and steep slopes. This kind of relief has a huge advantage: it allows winemakers to harvest grapes that were grown under different exposures to the sun and with different levels of water stress so as to elaborate wine with a lot of complexity.
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It is the biggest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region and it is known for the intensity of red berries aromas the terroir gives to pinot noir there.
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Egregore 2010, Côtes de Bourg
The opinion of the wine taster
The Egregore is one of the exceptional wines of the Bernard Magrez, the French wine magnate. I suggest you the vintage 2010 for his generous matter and his very long keeping potential. This cuvée Egregore is considered as a step to perfection…
Grape variety
58% of the surface of this vineyard is covered my merlot. In contrast to the Boredeaux tradition of blended wines, this wine is vinified with only one variety, fact very rare for this region. Merlot gives a nice suppleness and a tannic structure to wine, along with a superb aromatic set.
Appearance
A lovely colour with garnet reflections
Nose
The merlot provides a nice complexity of aromas. With ageing, aromas turn to touches of prune, understory and spices. These flavours are due to the maturation in French oak barrels.
Taste
Fleshy and supple. A nice, generous and tannic matter, endowed with a natural charming softness.
Service
To serve between 14°C and 16°C. To decant 30 minutes before serving. Keeping time until 2022 (best between 2016 et 2018).
Food and wine matching
Mushrooms mille feuille
Grilled rib steak with thyme and rosemarySaint Nectaire cheese
Coffee pastry;The winemaker
Known for his exceptional wine, Bernard Magrez is a self-made winemaker. He became the first owner of the grand wines classified at Bordeaux. We call him “ the men of 40 wineries”!
The terroir
The vineyard grows in the lieu-dit of Guerit, close to the village of Tauriac. The grape of the Egregore come from the slopes exposed to the plain sun of the Chateau Guerry. The soil is composed of clay and sand. The Château Guerry is the oldest wine of Bordeaux and it exists since three century.
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An exceptional cuvées from the vinery Bernard Magrez, with generous matter and his very long keeping potential.
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Beaujolais Villages 2014, Château de l’Eclair
The opinion of the sommelier
I chose for you this nice Beaujolais Village by Château de l’Eclair, a winery I especially appreciate as I used to teach there wine tasting to tourists from all over the world ! This wine is a good example of the best Beaujolais can give when it comes to produce simple yet quality wines. I suggest you enjoy this wine before dinner paired with a nice charcuterie board. Will you be able to feel the carbonic maceration ?
Grape variety
This variety is often called “gamay noir à jus blanc” which means “black gamay with white juice”. The reason is that this variety is special: it has a very dark skin and a very white flesh. 98% of Beaujolais’ vines are gamay. Therefore, Beaujolais alone produces the two third of gamay grown worldwide. Gamay gives to the wine fresh fruity aromas with sometimes a hint of spice.
Appearance
Attractive ruby dress and crystal clear..
Nose
Open nose and pleasing the aromas of red berries..
Mouth
Fresh and light mouth in the fine tannins.
Service
Service between 13°C and 14°C. Open just before serving. Open just before serving. until 2020.
Food and wine pairings
Charcuterie board
Veal Milanese
Pont-l’Evêque cheese
Strawberry CharlotteA winemaker, a family
“L’éclair” refers to a device that allows winemakers to easily spray natural fertilisers on the vines. It was invented by Victor Vermorel, a French eccentric politician and inventor. Vermorel bought Château Convert in 1871 from a rich family from Lyon and gave it the name of his invention.
Terroir
Beaujolais is divided between two kinds of soils: granite in the north and schist in the south. The best wines are elaborated on granitic soils, like the ones on which Château de l’Eclair’s vines are planted. Granite is known to give refinement and freshness to the wines as it stores water deeply and slowly waters the roots one drop after another while providing soft warmth to the grapes.
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This wine is a good example of the best Beaujolais can give when it comes to produce simple yet quality wines.
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La Chapelle-Lescours 2011, Château l’Evêché, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The opinion of the sommelier
Château l’Evêché is ruled by skilled people ! Indeed, we already chose for My VitiBox their Bordeaux Supérieur and their first Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. There is their second Grand Cru that impressed us. Tannins are fine, the aromatic structure is very elegant and we get magnificent scents of ripen black berries, typical from high class merlots. On the palate, you will also find fine tastes of liquorice and hints of chocolate.
Grape variety
Merlot is the most widespread variety in Saint-Emilion and cabernet franc the noblest (it’s the only variety in Château Cheval Blanc). This nice blend gives the best both varieties have to offer : merlot expresses its delightful aromas of ripe fruits like plum and cabernet franc brings fine tannins and warm spices’ flavours like liquorice.
Appearance
A purplish red dress with viscous tears..
Nose
Expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of black fruits and spices.
Mouth
Fresh mouth with a silky texture.
Service
Service 18° Open before serving. until 2020.
Food and wine pairings
Gazpacho
Roasted lamb
Burrata cheese
Chocolate tartA winemaker, a family
Eight centuries old, Château l’Evêché really took off in 2008 when it was purchased by Jean-Sébastien Capdevielle. This former foie gras producer wanted to take a new challenge and spent four years looking for a terroir that inspired him. He eventually found Château l’Evêché where he did a huge work with his team to produce a few years later great wines considered to be rising stars in Saint-Emilion./p>
Terroir
The vines used to elaborate La Chapelle-Lescours are planted on a soil made of fine clay and large heavy round pebbles called graves. This kind of soil perfectly regulates the water supply to make sure vine stocks get all the nutrients they need but are not flooded which could result in diluted wines.
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Tannins are fine, the aromatic structure is very elegant and we get magnificent scents of ripen black berries, typical from high class merlots
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Vignes du Prieuré 2014, Château Gigognan, Côtes du Rhône
The opinion of the sommelier
The white version of “ Vignes du Prieuré ” was one of the first one ever to be in a VitiBox a few years ago. That’s why I’m so happy to present you this month its red version in an amazing vintage ! The colour changes, but pleasure is still there. The first nose smells orignal : it’s not that common to find aromas of fresh herbs and strawberry together. However, it’s enchanting ! Silky, fruity and powerful, it feels like biting in a ripe fruit just picked up from the tree. It’s intense and refreshing !
Grape variety
The blend of grenache, syrah and carignan is very typical from the southern Rhône Valley. Genache gives fruity aromas and sweetness, syrah brings some spicy flavours and carignan gives structure thanks to its high level in tannins.
Appearance
A beautiful purple and bright dress..
Nose
Expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of red fruits and garigue.
Mouth
Fresh and pleasant mouth.
Service
Service between 14°C et 16° Open just before serving. until 2019.
Food and wine pairings
Duck livers
Tripe sausage
Saint-Nectaire
Red berry crumbleA winemaker, a family
Vines were planted in Château Gigognan when Gaule was a province of the Roman Empire. Later, the Archbishops of Avignon made this area their land along with neighbouring Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Then, various aristocratic families owned successively the vineyard, which is always good as they obviously wanted to have good wine at their table. Nowadays, Jacques and Sophie Callet perpetuate the grandeur of Château Gigognan by making wines worthy of being on the best tables./p>
Terroir
Planted on a sunny terroir, Château Gigognan’s vines are also in a place where strong winds blow, notably the warm and powerful mistral. Thus, berries ripen but keep their freshness thanks to the wind. This kind of terroir gives amazing wines : the high level of sugar and alcohol given by the sun is balanced by wind’s freshness, and the result is a powerful wine with a great length.
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Silky, fruity and powerful, it feels like biting in a ripe fruit just picked up from the tree.
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Languedoc 2015, Château de Jonquières, Languedoc
The opinion of the sommelier
Languedoc is not only about strong wines with high level of tannins and aromas of ripe fruits. Château de Jonquières is quite the opposite with its delicate aromas of flowers, slightly enhanced by white pepper. It’s always nice to see that some winemakers enjoy giving a different expression of their terroir. This freshness and length is particularly remarkable.
Grape variety
It’s uncommon to see such a balanced blend ! In this case, that also gives a perfectly balanced wine : syrah brings tannins and a bit of pepper, grenache provides alcohol and the hint of ripeness, carignan gives flowery aromas and cinsault brings some extra acidity that underline the wine’s freshness.
Appearance
A beautiful raspberry dress..
Nose
Expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of rose and white pepper.
Mouth
Fresh and pleasant mouth.
Service
Service between 14°C et 16° Open just before serving. until 2021.
Food and wine pairings
Chicken salad
Roasted partridge
Laguiole cheese
Plum cakeA winemaker, a family
Château de Jonquières was built in the 12th Century and has been since transmitted from generation to generation. And quality is not something new there, as in 1889 one of their wines received a silver medal in a wine competition which allowed them to start selling their wines in Canada ! Nowadays, Charlotte et Clément de Béarn (32nd generation!!) are in charge of carrying on the Family legacy./p>
Terroir
Chateau de Jonquières is located just under the Causse du Larzac plateau. The vines enjoy warm southern winds from the Mediterranean as well as fresh masses of air falling down from the nearing plateau. Therefore, the temperature gets neither too high nor too low. This kind of conditions favours a slow but regular maturation which gives to the grapes a remarkable complexity.
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It’s always nice to see that some winemakers enjoy giving a different expression of their terroir.
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Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2012, Maison Hervé Kerlann, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
The opinion of the sommelier
Burgundy’s red wines arefascinating : they all are elaborated with the same grape variety and yet they offer an astonishing diversity. This is due to the unique diversity of terroirs in the region. This Hautes Côtes de Beaune displays beautiful aromas of raspberry and rose delicately enhanced by a gentle acidity and very thin tannins. However, pinot noir is a fragile and demanding variety : do not hesitate to aerate it several hours before service so it fully displays its bouquet.
Grape variety
In Burgundy, all the great white wines come from chardonnay and all the red from pinot noir. But if chardonnay is robust and can be planted virtually everywhere, pinot noir is different. Indeed, pinot needs sun to develop its aromas but not too much heat. Moreover, it needs wind to remain healthy. Therefore, pinot enjoys sloppy northern region, like Burgundy and Champagne where it is widely grown !
Appearance
A beautiful ruby dress with fluid tears..
Nose
An expressive and floral nose.
Mouth
Pleasant and semi-sweet mouth.
Service
Service between 14°C et 16° Open 4 hours before serving. until 2019.
Food and wine pairings
Chicken salad
Turkey breast
Soumaintrain cheese
Raspberry tartA winemaker, a family
In Burgundy, most estates go from one generation to another. But not all the time ! Indeed, Hervé Kerlann comes from a Family of…Bordeaux’s wine merchants ! However, it’s in Beaune that Hervé chose to keep on developing the Family’s business, notably buying Château de Laborde in 1998 from Hospices de Beaune./p>
Terroir
Long strip bordering Côte de Beaune’s villages on the west, Hautes Côtes de Beaune are a succession of hills and valleys. Thus, vines are all planted on slopes which allow them to benefit from a good exposure to sun and wind. It ensures a good level of ripeness, which is very important in such a northern region, and keeps the wine healthy, also very important for pinot noir, a noticeably fragile grape variety.
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This Hautes Côtes de Beaune displays beautiful aromas of raspberry and rose delicately enhanced by a gentle acidity and very thin tannins.
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Château du Breuil 2012, Château Cissac, Haut- Médoc
The opinion of the sommelier
It’s a very typical Cru Bourgeois that I chose this month. The robe is dark and deep. The nose is complex, with hints of spice, and is very promising. On the palate, I was impressed by its perfect balance and its amazing structure. The aromas of violet and red berries perfectly pair with the aromas of licorice, sign of delicate aging in oak barrels. A very refined Cru Bourgeois, quite classical in its structure but quite original in its aromas.
Grape variety
If cabernet-sauvignon and merlot are expected as there are some in almost all the wines in Bordeaux, the presence of malbec is a bit more surprising. Malbec used to be quite widespread in Bordeaux until the sixties. It’s used to give more structure to the wine thanks to its usually thin but abundant tannins.
Appearance
A beautiful garnet dress with purple hues..
Nose
A complex and spicy nose.
Mouth
Fresh sweet and tangy mouth.
Service
Service between 16°C et 18° Open just before serving. until 2019.
Food and wine pairings
Paté
Sirloin steak with shallot sauce
Saint-Nectaire
Fresh raspberriesA winemaker, a family
Chateau Cissac is so obviously located on an amazing terroir that vines were already planted there during Antiquity. Indeed, the castle was built on the ruins of a Roman Villa that was surrounded by vines ! Nowadays, Marie Vialard runs the estate and make everything she can to respect and honour this riche legacy./p>
Terroir
If cabernet-sauvignon and merlot are expected as there are some in almost all the wines in Bordeaux, the presence of malbec is a bit more surprising. Malbec used to be quite widespread in Bordeaux until the sixties. It’s used to give more structure to the wine thanks to its usually thin but abundant tannins.
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On the palate, I was impressed by its perfect balance and its amazing structure.
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Negrel 2010, Mas Cadenet, Saint Victoire, Provence
The opinion of the sommelier
Surprise ! There are not only rosé wines in Provence… Indeed, if the region that lies just behind the Riviera is better known for its rosés, there are amazing terroirs for great red wines. Mas Cadenet displays a deep cherry colour and exhales a powerful nose that let guess a lot of complexity. The palate confirms it. The aromas of spices and blueberry are perfectly enhanced by fine tannins and a bit of freshness. Very nice !
Grape variety
Grenache is the most used variety in Provence to produce red wines. And indeed, it is absolutely perfect for this terroir and its weather ! This variety, which is also the main one in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, a similar terroir, like rocky grounds and dry weathers and can face violent winds, which is important on hills next to the sea.
Appearance
A beautifull cherry dress with thick tears..
Nose
Open and pleasing nose to the aromas of fruits and spices.
Mouth
Fresh mouth fresh and rich in alcohol.
Service
Service between 16°C et 18° Open just before serving. until 2019.
Food and wine pairings
Lamb chops
Tagine
Banon cheese
Candied fruitsA winemaker, a family
Since 1813, 7 generations of Negrel have been improving the 45 hectares of Mas Cadenet next to Aix en Provence. The show goes on nowadays with Mathieu, who pursues the family ambition to become a model in the region. Behind, there is a long story of cultivating vines: indeed, an amphora from the Roman period was found in the vines, suggesting that there was already winemaking there 2000 years ago./p>
Terroir
Located on a 250 meters high plateau, Mas Cadenet’s vines found the perfect soil with this ground covered with gravels, a very typical phenomenon in Provence. This dry soil gives extremely low yields, an unavoidable condition if you want to get concentrated and structured wines like Negrel.
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The aromas of spices and blueberry are perfectly enhanced by fine tannins and a bit of freshness.
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Origami 2012, Château l’Evêché, Bordeaux
The opinion of the sommelier
In this month of April, I am proud to present you Origami by Chateau l’Evêché. This wine is a perfect example of the best you can find on the right bank of Bordeaux ! Its main characteristic is an amazing smoothness that will enchant your buds. Moreover, this wine is amazingly balanced and blackberries aromas pair perfectly with vanilla flavours brought by a delicate maturation in oak barrels.
Grape variety
This wine is mainly elaborated with merlot as are most wines from Bordeaux’s right bank. Merlot gives flattering fruity wines but needs a lot of care and attention to gain complexity. Indeed, merlot is a fertile variety which gives high quantity of low quality wines when it’s let entirely free. Like other right bank good winemakers, Chateau l’Evêché masters the art of stressing merlot so it gives powerful and refined wines.
Appearance
A beautiful purple and bright dress..
Nose
Open nose to the aromas of spicy and tertiary.
Mouth
Fresh mouth and rich in alcohol.
Service
Service between 16°C et 18° Open just before serving. until 2019.
Food and wine pairings
Saucisson en croûte
Barbecued offal skewers
Fourme d’Ambert
Chocolate canelésA winemaker, a family
The history of Château l’Evêché starts several centuries ago when the bishop of the area asked peasants to plant vines around the chapel of Lescours. Château l’Evêché was born. It was then awaken in 2008 after a long hibernation when Jean Sébastien Capdevielle and Anthony Ginter got in charge of the 6 hectares located in Nerigean./p>
Terroir
Château l’Evêché, a rising star of Saint-Emilion, also owns 6 hectares just on the other side of the Dordogne River. Merlot and cabernet franc, the only variety used in Château Cheval Blanc, are cultivated with as much care as for the Grand Cru. The only difference is that this side of the river is sunnier and wines are therefore a little sweeter. Yummy!
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This wine is amazingly balanced and blackberries aromas pair perfectly with vanilla flavours brought by a delicate maturation in oak barrels.
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Le Prestige, Château les Donats, Bergerac
The opinion of the sommelier
This wine from Château les Donats is absolutely delicious and I am really proud to present it to you ! Very typical of the dry white wines from Bergerac, this batch displays nice aromas of citrus fruits and flowers wonderfully enhanced by a strong acidity that gives all this amazing liveliness to the wine. To pair it perfectly, I suggest you serve it with grilled white fish or oysters.
Grape variety
Sauvignon blanc in the most common white variety in the Loire Valley and in Bordeaux. It is known to give to the wines liveliness and refreshing aromas. In Bordeaux and Bergerac, it is often blend with sémillon, a very sweet variety, so as to balance its high level of sugar with acidity.
Appearance
A greenish gold dress and crystal clear..
Nose
Pleasant nose to the aromas of citrus.
Mouth
A fresh mouth with smooth tear.
Service
Service between 10°C et 12° Open just before serving. until 2018.
Food and wine pairings
Oysters
Smoked salmon
Tomme cheese
Orange saladA winemaker, a family
In 1994, Patrick Somers, heir of a family of Belgian wine merchants and passionate about winemaking, decided to produce his own wine. To do so, he visited a few vineyards, and felt in love with Château les Donats that he bought and entirely renovated. To keep on improving the quality of the wines, he was joined in 2011 by the oenologist Olivier Verhelst who implemented new cultivation techniques and updated the winemaking process./p>
Terroir
Château les Donats’ vines cover 15 hectares on the sides a valley digged throughout the millenniums by the Dordogne River in the heart of Périgord. The plots have various exposures to the sun. This diversity allows choosing just the right exposure for each of the six grapes varieties that are grown in the vineyard.
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Very typical of the dry white wines from Bergerac, this batch displays nice aromas of citrus fruits and flowers wonderfully enhanced by a strong acidity that gives all this amazing liveliness to the wine.
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