Sauternes Premier Cru within a fairytale 1618 castle; 18 hectares of enclosed vineyard. Lalique luxury hotel with two-Michelin-starred restaurant and 350,000-bottle cellar.
Signature wines: Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, La Chapelle de Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2017), Decanter 97 (2019)
Address: Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, 33210 Bommes, France, Bordeaux
Saint-Estephe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel with 51 hectares and a former Celestine priory. Reliable, full-bodied Cabernet-dominant style representing excellent appellation value.
Tasting: Visits by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Meyney, Prieur de Meyney
Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2016), Decanter 93 (2018)
Pomerol estate of 9 hectares dominated by old-vine Merlot. Ronan Laborde family-owned and operated since 2003; old-vine character a distinguishing feature.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: Chateau Clinet
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (1998), Wine Advocate 98 (2000)
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)
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