Wine:

Once again this year, the 2019 red Haut-Médoc Château Sociando-Mallet stands shoulder to shoulder with the greatest. Time and again, it proves its mettle in blind tastings, and this vintage only cements its esteemed status. Highlighting Merlot, with subtle graphite aromas, it delivers a highly enjoyable wine that is rich, concentrated, complex, and elegant, supported by polished tannins and excellent balance. This wine is already approachable, promising a superb tasting experience for the next decade. Rated 93/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-picked in crates from September 18 to October 11. Traditional vinification in stainless-steel and temperature-controlled cement vats. Aged 90% in new barrels for 12 months.

Color:

Deep, intense, brilliant red.

Nose:

Powerful, concentrated aromas of red and black fruits with spicy undertones.

Palate:

Bright and balanced, the palate opens with refined, concentrated flavours, followed by silky tannins that lead to a long and impressive finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Red meats, shoulder of suckling lamb with thyme, coq au vin, oven-roasted rib of beef, duck breast with porcini mushrooms, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

Château Sociando-Mallet enjoys a worldwide reputation and offers one of the best quality-to-price ratios among the great Bordeaux wines. Its balance, optimal maturity, integrity, and purity place it on par with the most celebrated crus.

Wine:

The 2011 Château Potensac Médoc red wine is arriving at the perfect moment, having matured beautifully and now ready to be savored. It presents aromatic notes of stewed red berries and licorice, indicative of its graceful aging. On the palate, the wine offers a delightful velvety texture, boasting concentrated flavors in an approachable style. It's ideally paired with red meats or even just grilled game. This is a classic wine that impresses with its soft tannins and the harmony between the oak and fruit notes. It's advisable to decant before serving. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification. Aged in barrels.

Color:

Deep dark red.

Nose:

After aeration, notes of macerated red fruit are revealed, along with subtle liquorice notes and signs of positive evolution.

Palate:

Velvety structure and a fine concentration of substance in this 2011 vintage, a classic wine pleasing for its balance and full-bodied persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of lamb with herb crust, grilled or roasted red meats, venison in sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031 and beyond for enthusiasts

Owned by the Delon family, Château Potensac is regarded as the younger sibling of Château Léoville-Las-Cases. Benefitting from the same winemaking teams as the Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, the estate has now become one of the leading names in the Médoc appellation.

Wine:

With 90% Merlot, the 2019 Saint-Emilion Les Chênes de Macquin exhibits subtle truffle nuances, macerated fruit notes, and a smoky touch from its oak aging. Concentrated, perfectly ripe, and well-supported by its wood aging, it unfolds a rich texture in a velvety, fine, and precise style. It beautifully represents the vintage and the grand vin in a more accessible manner, yet with considerable depth. It can be opened today if decanted in advance or served in large glasses. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Individual vinification in wooden and concrete vats. Aged on fine lees, with a first racking after 6 to 10 months and a second one a year later. Aged for 12 months in barrels that have already contained one wine.

Color:

Intense red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Truffle fragrances, macerated fruit aromas, all mixed with empyreumatic notes.

Palate:

Fine and precise, with beautifully ripe fruit, this cuvée offers dense juice and velvety tannins.

Temperature:

Decant or serve in large glasses between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb chop with rosemary, duck leg and morel mushroom sauce, beef entrecôte and pan-fried heirloom vegetables.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027.

As a Premier Grand Cru Classé, Château Pavie-Macquin sits at the pinnacle of the Bordeaux hierarchy. Located immediately next to Pavie and Troplong-Mondot and inspired by biodynamic principles, this estate produces a series of fantastic wines that express the best of the terroir in a modern form, showcasing a full-bodied and fleshy style. This is arguably the most refined expression of wines from Bordeaux's Right Bank.