Wine:

Skillfully crafted, the 2013 Red Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc stands out for its finesse and supple texture. In this elegantly understated vintage, with softer tannins than usual, the wine displays remarkable grace, beautifully unfolding layers of ripe fruit aromas and subtle sweet spices. It perfectly embodies the signature style of the estate—a captivating blend of classic structure, precision, and undeniable charm. This is a bottle ready to be enjoyed now, with no need for further cellaring.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification in cement and stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in new barrels.

Color:

Deep and intense red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of red and black fruits mixed with spicy notes.

Palate:

Supple and elegant, with generous fruit flavours, this cuvée reveals beautifully perfumed nuances and a soft, refined texture. Its balance of classic structure and irresistible charm makes it an absolute delight to enjoy.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Leg of lamb with thyme and wild mushrooms, duck stew with porcini mushrooms, coq au vin, prime rib, all red meats.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Château Sociando-Mallet is renowned worldwide for offering some of the finest value among the great Bordeaux estates. Located just north of Saint-Estèphe, its terroir shares striking similarities with the prestigious Château Latour. Since acquiring the estate in 1969, the visionary Jean Gautreau transformed it into a benchmark for quality, securing its status as a standout in Bordeaux.

Wine:

Opening with juicy, elegant, and deep tannins, the 2016 red Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Château Alcée delivers a beautiful score, all freshness, and balance. It is an energetic, distinguished wine, carried by a radiant Merlot, ready for the meal, to be discovered today with a poultry or a veal chop.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% whole bunches. Fermentation in concrete vats, punching down and pumping over. Aged for 16 to 18 months in 225-liter and 500-liter barrels, half of which are renewed each year.

Color:

Deep red, brilliant, garnet reflections.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits punctuated by notes of graphite and smoke accents.

Palate:

Adorned with a juicy, elegant and deep palate, this wine combines freshness, energy, elegance and persistence in a perfect balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roasted farm poultry, veal chop with porcini mushrooms, entrecote à la bordelaise, refined farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

The Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux is an Eldorado of great wines at low prices. And few people know it... This territory, which borders the Saint-Emilion crus and its neighbours, is home to the new recruits of the Bordeaux landscape; it is on these first-rate clay-limestone soils that Nicolas Thienpont, manager of the Pavie Macquin and Larcisse Ducasse crus classés, has set his sights.

Château Alcée benefits from the same care and attention as these great classified growths. The vines, a small enclosure of 6.5 hectares, are located on the plateau, alternating asteriated limestone and red clay.

Wine:

Driven by a well-rounded and exceptional vintage, the 2019 Red Bordeaux Supérieur opens with inviting notes of truffle, dark fruit aromas, and spices. The full, concentrated structure offers intensity with layers of macerated fruit flavors—perfect for pairing with a hearty grilled or slow-cooked red meat.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting after several maturity controls, the berries are then sorted 3 times. Cold pre-fermentation maceration in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and natural malolactic fermentation. 50% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 8 months.

Color:

Dark red-ruby of good intensity.

Nose:

Subtle aromas of black truffle, very ripe blackcurrant and balsamic, accented with a spicy touch.

Palate:

This wine has a dense, textured profile with a refined, concentrated character. You’ll find juicy, almost macerated fruit flavors that add depth, leading to a long, lingering finish. Ideal for those looking for a wine with both intensity and elegance.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled beef tomahawk and roasted pumpkin with spices, lentils and boletus risotto.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Château Fleur Haut Gaussens is one of Bordeaux's must-have estates. Hervé Lhuillier has done a remarkable job, producing a fruity, gourmet, elegant Bordeaux that exceeds all expectations.