Pomerol estate of 9 hectares dominated by old-vine Merlot. Ronan Laborde family-owned and operated since 2003; old-vine character a distinguishing feature.
Signature wines: Chateau Clinet
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1998), Wine Advocate 98 (2000)
Address: Chateau Clinet, 33500 Pomerol, France, Bordeaux
Tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol estate considered peer to Petrus. Unusual equal split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc; Guinaudeau family owners; biodynamic farming since 2014.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: Chateau Lafleur, Les Pensees de Lafleur
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1947), Wine Advocate 99 (2015)
Tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol estate considered peer to Petrus. Unusual equal split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc; Guinaudeau family owners; biodynamic farming since 2014.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: Chateau Lafleur, Les Pensees de Lafleur
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1947), Wine Advocate 99 (2015)
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B on 16.5 hectares including ancient underground cellars carved from limestone. Becot family-managed; organic certified.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available; contact chateau.
Signature wines: Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, Petit Becot
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2015), Decanter 96 (2018)
Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A elevated in 2022 reclassification. Unusual for Right Bank with an equal-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot blend on 40 hectares of gravelly soils.
Tasting: Visits by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Figeac, Petit-Figeac
Scores: Wine Advocate 99 (2022), Decanter 97 (2020)
Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc estate covering 170 hectares. Reliable Cabernet-Merlot blends from Haut-Medoc with good fruit and structure at accessible price points.
Tasting: Cellar door open Monday to Friday with tastings.
Signature wines: Château Larose-Trintaudon, Les Hauts de Trintaudon
Scores: Decanter 90 (2019), Wine Spectator 89 (2018)
Haut-Medoc fifth growth of 65 hectares, offering classed-growth quality at accessible prices. Merlaut family management bringing consistent improvement since 2005.
Tasting: Visits by appointment.
Signature wines: Château de Camensac, La Closerie de Camensac
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2019), Decanter 91 (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)
Discover St-Emilion on a guided village tour, followed by a guided visit and tasting of 3-4 wines with a French aperitif platter at a Grand Cru Classé estate, among th...
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