Haut-Medoc fifth growth of 65 hectares, offering classed-growth quality at accessible prices. Merlaut family management bringing consistent improvement since 2005.
Signature wines: Château de Camensac, La Closerie de Camensac
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2019), Decanter 91 (2018)
Address: Chateau Camensac, 33112 Saint-Laurent-Medoc, France, Bordeaux
Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois that many consider above its classification. 85 hectares of Cabernet-dominant vines; Jean Gautreau's uncompromising quality standard since 1969.
Tasting: Cellar visits available by appointment.
Signature wines: Château Sociando-Mallet, La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2016), Decanter 94 (2018)
English-owned Entre-Deux-Mers estate known for crisp whites and reliable Bordeaux reds. 40 hectares; farmhouse accommodation; award-winning wines at accessible price points.
Tasting: Farmhouse accommodation; vineyard visits; winery tours by arrangement.
Signature wines: Chateau Bauduc Bordeaux Superieur, Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge, Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Blanc, Chateau Bauduc Sauvignon Blanc
Scores: Decanter 91 (2020), Wine Spectator 89 (2021)
Fronsac's flagship estate with 60 hectares and a spectacular 16th-century underground cave network. Known for structured, Merlot-dominant wines with Right Bank elegance.
Tasting: Visits, wine-and-cheese tastings, and cave-tour experiences available.
Signature wines: Chateau de la Riviere
Scores: Decanter 93 (2018), Wine Advocate 92 (2019)
Cotes de Bourg cult wine from Francois Mitjavile, creator of Le Tertre-Roteboeuf. 10 hectares on limestone slopes; Merlot-led blends with remarkable concentration and minerality.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: Chateau Roc de Cambes
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2005), Decanter 95 (2018)
Canon-Fronsac estate with 6.75 hectares of Merlot and Malbec on clay-limestone slopes over molasse, farmed organically (Ecocert) with biodynamic methods.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2019), Decanter 91 (2018)
Moulis-en-Medoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel with 100 hectares. Named for Baudelaire's 'chase away the blues'; Cabernet-dominant with excellent value-to-quality ratio.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available.
Signature wines: Château Chasse-Spleen, L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen
Scores: Wine Advocate 93 (2016), Decanter 93 (2019)
Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois that many consider above its classification. 85 hectares of Cabernet-dominant vines; Jean Gautreau's uncompromising quality standard since 1969.
Tasting: Cellar visits available by appointment.
Signature wines: Château Sociando-Mallet, La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2016), Decanter 94 (2018)
Discover the Médoc near Bordeaux on a Land Rover Defender vineyard safari. Explore Château Branas Grand Poujeaux, visit the winery, and enjoy a guided Bordeaux wine tasting.
Embark on a 1 hour journey to uncover the secrets of Château Haut Breton Larigaudière and the De Schepper family wines!
Escape Bordeaux for a full day in the legendary Médoc wine region, home to prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon based wines. Experience château visits, guided tastings, and ...
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