Cru Bourgeois (Haut-Medoc AOC)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot170 haFounded 1730Allianz Real EstateWinemaker Bastien LagraveHaut-Médoc AOC
The largest Cru Bourgeois in the Medoc at 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: chateau-larose-trintaudon, les-hauts-de-trintaudon
Scores: Decanter 90 (2019), Wine Spectator 89 (2018)
Cinquieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot65 haFounded 1964Merlaut family (Olivier Merlaut)Winemaker Olivier MerlautHaut-Médoc AOC
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: chateau-de-camensac, la-closerie-de-camensac
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2019), Decanter 91 (2018)
Bordeaux AOC and Entre-Deux-Mers AOCSemillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot40 haFounded 1999Gavin and Angela QuinneyWinemaker Gavin QuinneyEntre-Deux-Mers AOC
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: bauduc-bordeaux-superieur, bauduc-les-trois-hectares-rouge, bauduc-les-trois-hectares-blanc, bauduc-sauvignon-blanc
Scores: Decanter 91 (2020), Wine Spectator 89 (2021)
Fronsac AOCMerlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon60 haFounded 1530Xavier BuffoWinemaker Xavier BuffoFronsac AOC
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: riviere-fronsac
Scores: Decanter 93 (2018), Wine Advocate 92 (2019)
Cotes de Bourg AOCMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec10 haFounded 1988Francois MitjavileWinemaker Francois MitjavileCotes de Bourg AOC
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: roc-de-cambes
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2005), Decanter 95 (2018)
Canon-Fronsac AOCMerlot, Cabernet Franc7 haFounded 1988Gregoire and Chantal HubauWinemaker Gregoire HubauECOCERTCanon-Fronsac AOC
Canon-Fronsac producer representing the best of this underrated Right Bank appellation. 7 hectares of organic Merlot-Cabernet Franc on clay-limestone soils.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.
Signature wines: moulin-pey-labrie
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2019), Decanter 91 (2018)