Bergerac Red "Ete" - 2005
This is a marvellous red wine with an equal proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, from one of the warmest summers in recent years. Supple and silky. Bordeaux style.
"A taste of succulent Bordeaux vintages to come." Business Post.
"Beautifully made with real depth and style."The Irish Times.
Bergerac white "Fleur le Roche" - 2008
Semillon dominated Bergerac (85%) lifted by the racy Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, lively with a citrus nose. The nose reveals notes of honeysuckle and white flowers. Its freshness and vivacity dominate the palate with notes of peach and melon. A delicious dry white suitable as an aperitif or that would go well with any shellfish our poultry. A testament to sheer value for money to be found in the south-west. A favourite for parties.
"A first class Bergerac white." Sean
Francis Cambier and François Petit have been friends since their school days and the acquisition of Château Tournefeuille in 1996 is a dream come through. Emeric, François’son, is now in charge of the vineyard. Attractively located in the commune of Néac on a clay and gravel spur of iron-rich terrain, the eighteen and a half hectares of the Château Tournefeuille produce wines from vineyards of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Château Tournefeuille is classified as Lalande de Pomerol and is situated on the limit of Pomerol and only a few hundred metres away from Pomerol's Olympians and the legendary Château Pétrus itself. It is the river Barbane that separates the two estates. The vineyard practices are very traditional, including ploughing and manual harvesting. Château Tournefeuille is very impressively elegant. Spicy bouquet with some complex ripe black fruit and truffle. Fine palate, firm and well-integrated tannins with lots of black fruits. Magnificent finish, where flavours last and last. Ultra-stylish. World class wine.
“La Cure” is a wine made with ultra mature grapes harvested right beside the church of the village of Néac. It is like a great Pomerol and offers silky fruit and a suede-like finish. It was aged 18 months in barrels.
Château Tournefeuille, Lalande de Pomerol - 2005
A neighbour of Chateau Petrus - the little river Barbane separates the two estates - this is a dashing wine produced with extreme care by owner Emeric Petit. From the outstanding 2005 vintage it is made from a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged over 18 months in oak barrels. The dark ruby red colour matches the cassis, soft fruits and plum aromas. On the palate, the balance is perfect and the tannins are succulent. ❝Rarely in Bordeaux, especially right-bank Bordeaux, do ultra high quality and sensible selling price coexist in the same wine - Tournefeuille is one such exception.❞
Château Tournefeuille “La Cure”, Lalande de Pomerol, - 2001
“La Cure” is a wine made with ultra mature grapes harvested right beside the church of the village of Néac. It is like a great Pomerol and offers silky fruit and a suede-like finish. It was aged 18 months in barrels.
Château Tournefeuille, Lalande de Pomerol, - 1999
Spicy bouquet with some complex ripe black fruit and truffle. Fine palate, firm and well-integrated tannins with lots of black fruits.
Owners of the Château Haut-Colombier since 1803, the Chéty family have dedicated themselves to making wine on the dominant hills of the Gironde estuary. Now run by Jean with his sons Olivier and Emmanuel, the domaine covers 54ha, planted with Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The average age of the vines is 30 years. Each parcel of the vineyard is individually managed whilst respecting the environment.
Their Premières Côtes de Blaye is their top cuvée. Meticulously hand-crafted this is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in both oak tanks and barrels. Very dark ruby red wine. Rich black fruit aromas with a touch of plums and cherries. A traditional wine with firm tannins but smooth and tender. Lingering finish, very stylish and elegant.
Chateau Haut Colombier - 2006
This mouth-filling dark-coloured wine from Bordeaux with crimson and black-cherry highlights was made from a blend of Merlot - over 80% - Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Malbec. After ageing 12 months in oak barrel, this wine is voluptuous and the tannins are quick to reveal their elegant character. Rich black fruit aromas with a subtle touch of oak. ❝It bursts out of the glass with a jam-like bouquet. Soft and fleshy.❞ Tomas Clancy, Sunday Business Post.
❝The wine is silky-textured, medium-bodied, and very hedonistic❞ Robert Parker - 89 points.
Chateau Haut Colombier Blanc - 2008
Jean and Danielle Chety's large estate is located in the village of Cars, dominating the hills of the Gironde estuary. A very lively wine with absolutely delicious freshness. Beautifully fragrant Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh exotic citrus notes on the nose and vivid fruit scents. Gorgeously clean and vibrant on the palate with touches of grapefruit. This wine is nearly entirely sold at the Chateau - we are extremely lucky to be able to offer you some of it!
The predominance of Merlot in the vineyard gives Chateau Duplesis its special character as a wine from the mid-Medoc region. Located on a sand-limestone soil ideal for Merlot Ch. Duplesis is an 18 hectare property owned by Marie-Laure Lurton.
Chateau Duplessis - 2003
The ripeness achieved by the Merlot, complemented by the Cabernet components, gives a full-flavoured Medoc wine with remarkable complexity. It is classically made with a 20 days vatting period and is aged in oak casks (20% new) for one year. The bouquet fuses violets, spice and dark fruits which can also be tasted. Chateau Duplessis is a generous, elegant wine that represents fine value.
Le Clementin du Chateau Pape Clement - 2004
Lots of flashy oak in this young wine, with aromas of spiced fruits and honey signifying this. It is soft, supple and well rounded, with a firm midpalate and lots of ripe grip. It has a very plump, diffuse character but there is acidity in it, and woody tannins. There is substance to it though and I suspect it will come good with time.
Chateau Cru Lagaillarde - 2001
Balance is the word to describe Xavier Landeau's Cru Lagaillarde 2001.
Passionate and dedicated,Landeau ia a true vigneron who respects the land handed down from his parents. 55% Cabernet Franc, 25% Canernet Sauvignon and 20% Mernot from 25 to 60 year old vines. Aged 18 months in barrels. Soft crushed fruits accentuated sweet blackcurrants and plumped up with toasty nuances. Tres superieur !
Chateau Les Grands Chenes - 2003
Under the guidance of proprietor Bernard Magrez, Les Grands Chenes has been fashioning impressively made Medocs over recent years. This 25-acre property is planted with 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2005 possesses a dense, chocolate, smoky, cassis character, full body, a serious, well-endowed palate, good purity, ripe tannin, and a classic, long finish. A sleeper of the vintage, it will be ready to drink in 2-3 years, and should keep for 12-15 years.
88-90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
