I went out of my way last year to visit this beautiful property located right in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers between the Garonne and the Dordogne, not far from Saint-Émilion. A very beautiful terroir, and their Merlot based red is easy-drinking yet has some very fine complexity. WSJ columnist Lettie Teague wrote up the Chateau after we sent her a bottle to try for one of her columns. Perfect burger on the grill wine! -Phil
Pale straw in color, this wine is made from 80% Carricante and 20% Catarratto . The wine is floral with aromas and flavors of white flowers, citrus, linden blooms, stone fruit, and herbs. The wine has a backbone of salty minerality and a long, persistent finish.
A fragrant and medium-bodied white that has notes of lemon blossom, cardamom, Asian pears and lemongrass. Lots of freshness. Drink now.
Svelte in stature and underscored by a racy streak of salinity, this also offers a broad, lightly textured mouthfeel to carry the flavors of poached pear, lemon wax, Marcona almond, wild sage and graphite. Distinctive. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 4,000 ...
A harmonious version that integrates creamy-edged tannins and orange peel acidity with a lovely range of baked cherry, fig cake, dried thyme and warm brown bread. Lightly chewy and lingering on the finish. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. Drin...
Lovely finesse and balance to this red, with berries, light vanilla and dried flowers. Medium body, creamy tannins and a bright finish. Vegan. Drink now.