Ultra-micro Pomerol estate of just 2.7 hectares producing 400 to 600 cases of 100% Merlot per year. One of the most expensive wines in Bordeaux; first vintage 1979.
Signature wines: Le Pin
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), Decanter 100 (1982)
Address: 11 Rue la Fontaine, 33500 Pomerol, France, Bordeaux
Pomerol's counterpart to Petrus, owned by the Thienpont family since 1924. 14-hectare contiguous plot planted 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc; 100th anniversary celebrated in 2024.
Tasting: Visits by appointment.
Signature wines: Vieux Chateau Certan, La Gravette de Certan
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2015), Vinous 98 (2018)
Pomerol's counterpart to Petrus, owned by the Thienpont family since 1924. 14-hectare contiguous plot planted 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc; 100th anniversary celebrated in 2024.
Tasting: Visits by appointment.
Signature wines: Vieux Chateau Certan, La Gravette de Certan
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2015), Vinous 98 (2018)
The only Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur, producing botrytised Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc of extraordinary longevity. LVMH-owned; Sandrine Garbay winemaker; average 10 hl/ha yield.
Tasting: Tours and tastings available by appointment; booking through official site.
Signature wines: Chateau d'Yquem, Y de Yquem
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2001), Wine Spectator 100 (2001)
Historic Saint-Emilion estate of 7 hectares planted 55% Cabernet Franc on limestone plateau; family-owned Vauthier; ultra-limited annual production of around 1,500 cases.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: Chateau Ausone, Chapelle d'Ausone
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), Wine Advocate 100 (2015)
Saint-Estephe second growth with 91 hectares, famous for pagoda-adorned winery. Fully organic since 2024; Michel Reybier owner; produces red, second wine, and a white Sauvignon-Semillon blend.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available through La Maison d'Estournel hotel.
Signature wines: Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Les Pagodes de Cos, Cos d'Estournel Blanc
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2003), James Suckling 100 (2016)
Saint-Julien second growth with 75 hectares on the Gironde riverside. Bruno Borie owner and manager; 70% Cabernet Sauvignon blend with 18 months in oak barrels.
Tasting: By appointment only.
Signature wines: Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), James Suckling 100 (2016)
Pauillac fifth growth that consistently overdelivers, with 90 hectares planted 67% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cazes-family owned since 1939; 18 months in 75% new oak barrels.
Tasting: Visits, tastings and accommodation at Chateau Cordeillan-Bages; village dining at Cafe Lavinal in Bages.
Signature wines: Chateau Lynch-Bages, Echo de Lynch-Bages
Scores: Wine Advocate 97 (2010), Wine Advocate 97 (2016)
Discover 2 wine estates, 1 traditional and 1 modern, within the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Learn about the winemaking process from vine to bottle and enjoy t...
Enjoy a vineyard picnic and visit two wineries, one traditional, one modern, in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Learn about winemaking and taste three exceptional wines.
After a tour of the property, discover 3 French wines and 3 French cheeses for perfect pairings.
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