Médoc...
Located in the South-west of France, in the
area of Bordeaux, the Médoc has some of the most prestigious red
wine vintages.
But, on this ground of wine tradition, one
counts 8 Labels of origin Controlled, and more than 750
vintages, of which some are famous everywhere in the world. To
discover this peninsula, its vines and its 80 kilometers of
range liberally sunny is a pleasure of experts!
|
Chateau La Tour
de By Cru 2001 |
|
Classification |
Cru Bourgeois. |
|
Bin No |
THOR/370 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£15.75 |
|
A substantial 70 hectare
estate, located at Bégadan in the northern Medoc. This ever-reliable
property produced an opulent, generously fruity 2001 that impressed 'en
primeur'and confirmed its early potential during its youth.
Now approaching its best it
displays vibrancy of fruit with hints of oak in support. |
|
Chateau
Bernadotte 2001 |
|
Bin No |
MMD-287 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£19.45 |
|
This elegant, ripe 2001
offers sweet tannin along with herb-tinged cherry and black currant
fruit, medium body, and a soft texture. A blend of 65% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, it will
be delicious young, and last for 7-10 years.
Wine Advocate # 146 April
2003 |
|
Chateau
Noaillac 2004 |
|
Classification |
Cru Bourgeois. |
|
Bin No |
THOR/360 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£11.45 |
|
Château Noaillac is a cru
bourgeois that in its first years, expresses the suppleness and charm of
the terroir, with enough structure to be able to improve over time.
It is of an enticing dark
red, with straightforward aromas of ripe and sound fruit, supple and
round tannins, nice balance and length. Depending on the vintage, this
soft and enticing wine can be drunk as well with poultry, red meat or
jugged hare! |
|
Chateau
Liverson 2004 |
|
Classification |
Cru Bourgeois Superieur. |
|
Bin No |
THOR/393 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£14.25 |
|
Located in the area of Saint
Sauveur next to Pauillac, the vineyard has included Château Liversan and
Château Fonpiqueyre since the XVIIIth century. The soil made of gravel
limestone on a chalk subsoil acts as a filter favouring the vines'
roots.
Classified as Cru Bourgeois
in 1932 this estate was formerly owned by the Marquis de Latresne at the
XVIIIth century and by the Prince Guy de Polignac from 1984 until the
take over by the Lapalu family. The rather feminine character of these
wines is expressed through rich tannins although strongly structured and
with a great aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes: Steady
garnet red robe. Nice nose of black fruits. Mellow tannins. We recognize
the style of the appellation in the aromatic expression of blackcurrants
and liquorice. Nice potential for ageing. |
|
Chateau
Patache d'Aux 2004 |
|
Classification |
Cru Bourgeois Superieur. |
|
Bin No |
THOR/382 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£14.95 |
|
Powerful and concentrated,
the wines from Patache d'Aux present a remarkable potential for aging
and it is always astonishing to observe the aromatic freshness and the
solid tannic structure of some of the vintages after 10 or 15 years.
Tasting Notes:
Brilliant ruby robe. Nose of red and black fruits. Rich mouth, beautiful
tannic structure with generous fruits.
Attractive and harmonious wine. This vintage with a lot of potential for
ageing, already offers pleasure at tastings. |
|
Chateau
Fourcas Dupré 2005 |
|
Classification |
Cru Bourgeois Superieur. |
|
Bin No |
THOR/401 |
Size |
1 x 75cl |
Price |
£18.15 |
|
Fourcas Dupré is a rich,
rather tannic wine with its strong aromas of leather and cocoa, black
currant, cherries … A relatively big and chewy wine, which can be
somewhat ungracious when very young, but after 2-3 years begins to show
its fantastic concentration and distinction.
Fourcas Dupré is clearly the
front runner in this Listrac appellation. The château itself is charming
with a wonderful view over the exquisite gardens. “Fourcas” is the
historical name of the location. “Dupré” comes from the name of the
estates mid-19th Century owner. |
|
Home 
