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Haut-Brion is the most famous of all the Bordeaux growths, having twice been classified as 1er grand cru, in 1855 and again in 1959 (Graves classification). Haut-Brion is both the oldest of the Grands Crus, with more than five centuries (since 1509) behind it, and the most innovative, introducing stainless steel vats as early as 1960 and green harvesting as early as 1980.
Its particular situation within the Bordeaux agglomeration makes it the earliest Premier Cru on the left bank, a clear advantage in less mature vintages. For this reason, Haut-Brion's consistency is a benchmark for the whole of Bordeaux, with the intense bouquet of fresh earth, smoke and pine resin so characteristic of the appellation.
Fortunately, the unique silhouette of its bottle has disrupted the Asian market and has not triggered the same speculative interest there as it has for the other 1er grands crus classés. Haut-Brion is today without question the most qualitative and the least expensive of the premiers.The 2004 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin - June 2024): 94/100 “The 2004 Haut-brion has a superb bouquet with very well-defined blackberry, cedar,cigar huminador and dried blood scents that blossom in the glass - quintessential Haut-Brion. The palate is medium-bodied with an almost medicinal entry and fine acidity. It's the eucalyptus aspect that really defines the finish, something that i was not expecting. Does that detract from typicité ? Maybe, yet still very enjoyable.".
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- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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Haut-Brion is the most famous of all the Bordeaux growths, having twice been classified as 1er grand cru, in 1855 and again in 1959 (Graves classification). Haut-Brion is both the oldest of the Grands Crus, with more than five centuries (since 1509) behind it, and the most innovative, introducing stainless steel vats as early as 1960 and green harvesting as early as 1980.
Its particular situation within the Bordeaux agglomeration makes it the earliest Premier Cru on the left bank, a clear advantage in less mature vintages. For this reason, Haut-Brion's consistency is a benchmark for the whole of Bordeaux, with the intense bouquet of fresh earth, smoke and pine resin so characteristic of the appellation.
Fortunately, the unique silhouette of its bottle has disrupted the Asian market and has not triggered the same speculative interest there as it has for the other 1er grands crus classés. Haut-Brion is today without question the most qualitative and the least expensive of the premiers.The 2003 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - August 2023): 90/100 "The 2003 Haut-Brion has a decadent bouquet with a payload of glossy black fruit. There's some warmth of alcohol here and just a touch of Brettanomyces. Yes, thre is an element of the Northern Rhône. The palate has a sweet core of black fruit, plush with silky tannins and layers of blueberry and blackberry with an aniseed-tinged finish. It is a sensual wine, but at the end of the day, it does lack a bite of tension and pedigree."
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- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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Haut-Brion is the most famous of all the Bordeaux growths, having twice been classified as 1er grand cru, in 1855 and again in 1959 (Graves classification). Haut-Brion is both the oldest of the Grands Crus, with more than five centuries (since 1509) behind it, and the most innovative, introducing stainless steel vats as early as 1960 and green harvesting as early as 1980.
Its particular situation within the Bordeaux agglomeration makes it the earliest Premier Cru on the left bank, a clear advantage in less mature vintages. For this reason, Haut-Brion's consistency is a benchmark for the whole of Bordeaux, with the intense bouquet of fresh earth, smoke and pine resin so characteristic of the appellation.
Fortunately, the unique silhouette of its bottle has disrupted the Asian market and has not triggered the same speculative interest there as it has for the other 1er grands crus classés. Haut-Brion is today without question the most qualitative and the least expensive of the premiers.The 2002 vintage in the press:
Vinous (S. Tanzer - May 2005): 92+/100 "Good ruby-red. Redcurrant, plum, tobacco and flowers on the nose. Suave and light on its feet, with excellent integrated acidity framing and extending the flavors. Classy and classic wine, finishing with a ripe, building tannins. This would be perfect with a cigar. Today Delmas and Masclet prefer this 2002 to te 2001 Haut-Brion, but for La Mission they give the edge to the 2001."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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Second wine of Clos Manou, the Médoc as we like it: generous, sweet and balanced by a good vivacity. A real treat!
The 2022 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 88/100 "Dark purple colour. Very aromatic nose, with pure, fresh fruit. Delicate on the palate, perfumed in the middle, the wine melts on the palate, delicious, towards a finish with coated tannins."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2030
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Second wine of Clos Manou, the Médoc as we like it: generous, sweet and balanced by a good vivacity. A real treat!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 91/100 "The 2021 Clos Manou is a bold, juicy Médoc to drink now and over the next handful of years. Blackberry, espresso, gravel, licorice, spice and sweet French oak build nicely in this showy, succulent 2021."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2030
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Second wine of Clos Manou, the Médoc as we like it: generous, sweet and balanced by a good vivacity. A real treat!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 90/100 “Petit Manou offers the youthful charm of juicy fruit, to be consumed quickly.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2022): 92/100 "The 2020 Clos Manou is an opulent, flamboyant wine, just as it was en primeur. A rush of black cherry jam, chocolate, new leather, spice and sweet oak saturates the palate. All the elements are so well-balanced in a 2020 that is irresistible, even now."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
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A family property since the 1950s, the arrival of a new generation has awakened this 32-hectare cru bourgeois in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, between Saint-Julien and Margaux. Revealed in 2012, du Retout climbs another notch in 2018 and 2019 with enthusiastic, sincere and tasty Haut-Médoc, full of fruit and carried by fresh tannins. Congratulations!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (March 2025): 89/100 "From a clay-gravel terroir, vinified without sulphur, this "supérieur" with its pleasant bouquet of red fruit displays its freshness on a harder palate, with tannins that are still very robust. To be enjoyed in a year or two."
J-M Quarin (March 2024): 91/100 “Spicy nuances. Minute on the entry, very well constructed in the middle, both melting and dense, the wine evolves juicy, tasty and a tad firm in the persistence. This firmness is reminiscent of Saint-Estèphe."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
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A family property since the 1950s, the arrival of a new generation has awakened this 32-hectare cru bourgeois in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, between Saint-Julien and Margaux. Revealed in 2012, du Retout climbs another notch in 2018 and 2019 with enthusiastic, sincere and tasty Haut-Médoc, full of fruit and carried by fresh tannins. Congratulations!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (March 2025): 89/100 "From a clay-gravel terroir, vinified without sulphur, this "supérieur" with its pleasant bouquet of red fruit displays its freshness on a harder palate, with tannins that are still very robust. To be enjoyed in a year or two."
J-M Quarin (March 2024): 91/100 “Spicy nuances. Minute on the entry, very well constructed in the middle, both melting and dense, the wine evolves juicy, tasty and a tad firm in the persistence. This firmness is reminiscent of Saint-Estèphe."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2034
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By balancing power and softness, finesse and length, Lousteauneuf has established itself in less than 5 years as the example to follow in the north of the Médoc. He reminds us of Poujeaux 20 years ago.
The 2022 vintage in the press :
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 90/100 "The 2022 Lousteauneuf has a perfumed bouquet featuring a touch of black cherry mixed with licorice that opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and quite fine-boned, with grainy tannins and a slightly granular, persistent finish. This is a finely crafted Médoc."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
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By balancing power and softness, finesse and length, Lousteauneuf has established itself in less than 5 years as the example to follow in the north of the Médoc. He reminds us of Poujeaux 20 years ago.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (July 2024 ): 89/100 “A lovely classic with a well-built palate and fruit respected by ageing (barrels, vats and amphorae). A well-balanced wine of good density, to be drunk without urgency.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
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By balancing power and softness, finesse and length, Lousteauneuf has established itself in less than 5 years as the example to follow in the north of the Médoc. He reminds us of Poujeaux 20 years ago.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (July 2023): 91/100 “The fruit is well preserved by skilful ageing (barrels, wooden vats and amphorae). The result is a pleasant wine, with notes of black fruit and a straight, long frame. It should evolve well".
Le Point (May 2024): 15/20 “Fresh, fine nose, pure fruit, blueberry, velvety, dense tannins, fine touch of bitterness, spicy finish.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
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By balancing power and softness, finesse and length, Lousteauneuf has established itself in less than 5 years as the example to follow in the north of the Médoc. He reminds us of Poujeaux 20 years ago.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
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Although very famous in the nineteenth century (vineyards adjoin those of Ch. Cantemerle), Belle-Vue no longer existed since 1936. Restored in 1996, Belle-Vue is a rising star of southern Medoc. Happy marriage between a high proportion (20%), Petit Verdot for an explosive fruity, and careful breeding. Radical change of direction in 2021 following the purchase by Penfold, an Australian group that is a global wine giant (already acquiring the neighboring property Cambon La Pelouse in 2019).
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) has been making an original cuvée since 2016, 100% Petit Verdot, with its oldest vines (77 years old and over) of this wonderful fruity and late grape variety (hence its name), adapted to global warming.
If you want to know the contribution of Petit Verdot in Bordeaux wines, this ample and spicy wine is a perfect illustration.
Watch the presentation film (30''') of Petit-Verdot By BELLE-VUE
The 2017 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2019): 90/100 "A real standout, the 2017 Le Petit Verdot by Belle-vue is so delicious. Inky, deep super expressive, the 2017 screams with character. Blackberry jam; lavender, spice, menthol and black pepper infuse the 2017 with notable complexity. These old vines, planted in 1936, 1940 and 1950, yield a Petit Verdot of real distinction."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
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Vinified in the cellars of Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou, this cuvée benefits from the best care. Its higher proportion of Merlot (68%) makes it a wine of pleasure, gourmet and quickly enjoyable.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Madame de Beaucaillou is an elegant, polished wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and white pepper are all beautifully lifted. Mid-weight and gracious, with terrific purity, The Madame de Beaucaillou is a gorgeous wine from proprietor Bruno Borie and his team at Ducru-Beaucaillou."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2031
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Vinified in the cellars of Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou, this cuvée benefits from the best care. Its higher proportion of Merlot (68%) makes it a wine of pleasure, gourmet and quickly enjoyable.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2031
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Regardless of its production in the Margaux appellation, Mille Roses also produces an Haut-Médoc on 4 parcels, 5.5 ha, around the Château. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 10% petit verdot giving a dashing, accessible and silky wine, finely wooded (25% new oak). And of course, driven organically since 2010.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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Regardless of its production in the Margaux appellation, Mille Roses also produces an Haut-Médoc on 4 parcels, 5.5 ha, around the Château. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 10% petit verdot giving a dashing, accessible and silky wine, finely wooded (25% new oak). And of course, driven organically since 2010.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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Regardless of its production in the Margaux appellation, Mille Roses also produces an Haut-Médoc on 4 parcels, 5.5 ha, around the Château. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 10% petit verdot giving a dashing, accessible and silky wine, finely wooded (25% new oak). And of course, driven organically since 2010.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
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Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Organic certification:
- 2012
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Historic estate of the Listrac appellation, in clear progression since 2010.
« Le Fonréaud 2018 est issu d’une des adresses les plus fiables de l’appellation » for Neal Martin (Vinous), while the 2020 vintage is rated 91/100.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 92/100
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 91/100 “The Fonréaud 2020 is much clearer on the nose than it was in barrel. Blackberries and blueberries, no sign of brettanomyces, very concentrated. The palate is well balanced with fine delineation, taut and fresh with a saline finish. Give it 3 to 4 years in bottle as it shows promise.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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Historic estate of the Listrac appellation, in clear progression since 2010.
« Le Fonréaud 2018 est issu d’une des adresses les plus fiables de l’appellation » for Neal Martin (Vinous), while the 2020 vintage is rated 91/100.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 90/100 "The 2022 Mauvesin Barton is a potent, brooding wine. Rather unyielding today, the 2022 gradually reveals hints of cassis, licorice, lavender and spice. I would give this a few years in bottle to resolve some of its searing tannins."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, intense colour. Very aromatic nose, with ripe, even deep fruit. The palate is seductive for its velvety density. The best I have ever tasted."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2033
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “Juicy to perfection, with a mouth of fresh red fruit and silky tannins. A very pretty wine already well established”.
Vinous (N.Martin - November 2023): 90/100 “ The 2021 Mauvesin Barton has a well-defined bouquet with brambly red fruit, crushed iris flower and a hint of cinnamon. Very classic in style, it's nicely focused with neathly integrated aok. the palate is medium-bodied with more tension than the Deuxième Vin and gentle grip. Quite juicy in style thaks to the 48% Merlot, a pinch of cracked black pepper emerges toward the finish, tingling on the aftertaste.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2033
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2024): 91/100 “The Mauvesin Barton 2020 presents a generous bouquet with fragrant notes of stalky red fruit, heather and light pencil box. The palate is medium-bodied and well-defined, if rather leafy, with a ripe, vivacious entry and a touch of brown spice to liven things up; it has weight and grip on the midpalate and finishes spiritedly. It should drink well for more than a decade.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2033
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2022): 91/100 "The 2019 Mauvesin Barton is gorgeous. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, tobacco, mint and spice lend nuance to this gracious, beautifully lifted Moulis. The 2019 is understated yet wonderfully expressive and very tasty."
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2021): 92/100 “Under the leadership of Mélanie Barton, this small Moulis estate makes very gourmet, accessible wines at gentle prices. The 2019 is superb in its distinction, endowed with suave tannins and a velvety finish.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2021): 90/100 "The 2018 Mauvesin Barton benefits from its parcel-by-parcel vinification. It has a lovely bouquet, beautifully defined, with incense and pressed iris petal aromas wafting from the glass. The medium-bodied palate delivers fine-grained tannins, a crisp bead of acidity and touch of white pepper on the finish. It feels a little pinched so soon after bottling, but it will repay cellaring. Very fine."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2026
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Léoville-Barton did not have any attached cru (such as Potensac and Léoville-Las Cases, Pibran and Pichon-Baron, etc.). This "gap" was filled in 2011 with the acquisition of a beautiful historical cru bourgeois de Moulis, Mauvesin, immediately renamed Mauvesin-Barton to show the Barton family's involvement in this new challenge. In all confidence!
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2022
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Initiator of cold pre-fermentation maceration, Charmail has been offering for 20 years amazing wines of flesh and fruit, which have the particularity of being quickly accessible for Haut-Médoc wines.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2036
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%