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		<title>Moulin du Château La Lagune, Haut Médoc AOC (Château La Lagune GCC 2nd wine)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The story begins in 1525 when the «village of La Lagune» was founded and transformed into a vineyard around 1587. The Chartreuse was then built between 1730 and 1855. Since her arrival in 2000, Caroline Frey and her team have instilled an energy whose key word is excellence.

Little brother of Château La Lagune, The Moulin stands out for its deliciousness. The blend always favours Merlot, which contributes to making a wine that is very tasty from the very first years. Viticulture, vinification and ageing are carried out with the same concern for perfection for the Moulin as for Château La Lagune, with the aim to preserve as much as possible of the finesse, elegance and balance of La Lagune, so characteristic of its terroir, while seeking richness in the vineyard.

The entire vineyard is <strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">certified organi</span><span style="color: #99cc00;">c</span></strong> and cultivated with respect for the soil and the living ecosystem.

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For more info, visit <strong>Château La Lagune </strong><a href="http://www.chateaucamensac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Ruby colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
This wine reveals a beautiful aromatic intensity with red and black fruits.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The mouth is elegant with a nice freshness and round tannins. The finish is long with a nice freshness.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
This wine pairs exceptionally well with roasted or grilled meats and savory dishes.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">92pts</strong><strong> </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px" srcset="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">90pts <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="514" data-large_image_height="120"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1072" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png 300w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png 514w" alt="" width="150" height="35" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong>4</strong> <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" alt="" width="150" height="36" /></a></h3>
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		<title>Héritage de Chasse-Spleen Haut-Médoc AOC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="description">The Héritage de Chasse-Spleen Haut-Médoc is the second wine of the renowned <strong><a href="https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/moulis-en-medoc/chateau-chasse-spleen-moulis-en-medoc-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel-aoc/">Château Chasse-Spleen</a>.</strong></p>
<p class="description">At first known as Ermitage de Chasse Spleen, this wine had to be given a new name in 2000 because of homonymy reasons. After a birth under the best auspices while inheriting all the care brought to its magnificent senior, this new name seemed very much appropriate.</p>
<p class="description">It is crafted from younger vines and specific parcels within the Haut-Médoc appellation, offering a more accessible version of the estate’s signature style.</p>
For more info, visit <strong>Château Chasse-Spleen</strong> <a href="http://www.chasse-spleen.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2021

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Clear and brilliant, dark garnet-red colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose features expressive notes of blackcurrant buds and split wood, developing into scents of raspberry and black pepper after aeration.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
A medium-bodied red with a frank attack, characterized by fine tannins, good acidity, and flavors of cherry and plum.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
12 to 14 months in 5% new oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It harmonizes well with robust dishes such as beef, venison, or hearty casseroles like veal onion or pumpkin.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">91pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Mes 5 Pépites by Bernard Magrez Bordeaux Grand Cru</title>
		<link>https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/mes-5-pepites-by-bernard-magrez-bordeaux-grand-cru/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mes 5 Pépites by Bernard Magrez is a unique micro-blend of barrels selected by world-famous Michel Rolland from Bernard Magrez's five top chateaux: Pape-Clement Grand Cru Classé (Pessac-Leognan), La Tour Carnet Grand Cru Classé (Haut-Médoc), Les Grands Chênes (Médoc), Fombrauge Grand Cru Classé and Magrez Fombrauge Grand Cru Classé (Saint-Émilion).

Imagine iconic Château Pape-Clement in an innovative super blend with Chateau Magrez Fombrauge from St-Émilion. And completed with barrels rolled in from three other top chateaux at Bernard Magrez!

<em>"My ambition for the exceptional...crafted from the blend of five jewels of our wine heritage - Château Pape Clément, La Tour Carnet, Fombrauge, Les Grands Chênes, and Magrez Fombrauge - it reflects the perfect union of five unique terroirs, where each vineyard contributes its own singularity."</em> - <strong>Bernard Magrez</strong>

For more info, visit <strong>Bernard Magrez</strong> <a href="http://www.bernard-magrez.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2018

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Dark purple with a jet black core.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose offering scents of wild berries, violets, blackcurrants, blueberries, plums, mint, coffee, liquorice, chocolate, cedar, and cigar box notes from barrel aging.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Silky texture with rich Merlot fruit and complex tobacco notes, with an elegant, minute-long finish with elegant tannins.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
This prestige cuvée is matured in 225-liter barriques, with 50% of these barrels being brand new.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Pair with juicy steaks, lamb, duck confit, game birds, mushroom dishes, hearty tapas and mature cheeses.</p>
<p><strong>READINESS FOR DRINKING</strong><br />
Can be enjoyed now or stored for up to 15 years from the harvest year.</p>
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		<title>Château Puy Castera Grand Vin Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc AOC</title>
		<link>https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/chateau-puy-castera-grand-vin-cru-bourgeois-haut-medoc-aoc/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Situated between Saint Estephe and Pauillac, overlooking the first classified growths of Medoc, the Château Puy Castéra can claim one of the most prestigious wine neighborhoods in the world. This domaine of 18 hectares has a terroir of exception which provide to the wine complexity and elegance.

The name of this Château dates back to ancient times, meaning “fortress on a hill”. It is also notable for having once belonged to one of the biggest names in viticulture: Henri Marès, the man who discovered how to combat powdery mildew.

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<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Chateau-Puy-Castera-Grand-Vin-Cru-Bourgeois-Haut-Medoc-AOC-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
A beautiful ruby-colored dress, brilliant and deep in the glass.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Very expressive nose with aromas of black fruits, lively and intense.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The rich, full body and delicate tannins make this a truly remarkable wine.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Part of this wine was aged in barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
An ideal accompaniment to chilli chicken with bulgur, cod, mustard vegetables or veal and onion stew.</p>
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		<title>Second de Camensac Haut-Médoc AOC (Château Camensac GCC 2 wine)</title>
		<link>https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/second-de-camensac-haut-medoc-aoc-chateau-camensac-gcc-2-wine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 13:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Located in the heart of the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the edge of the Saint-Julien appellation, the Château de Camensac covers 75 hectares. Purchased in 2005 by the Merlaut family, he benefits from the experience and know-how of the Château Chasse Spleen team, it regains its glory of 1855, when it was ranked 5th Grand Cru in the Bordeaux classification and its wines renew with the traditional quality of the castle.

The concept of a second wine became widespread in the 1970s.
Acquiring a château’s second wine is a way of bringing some of the magic of a great growth into your cellar at an affordable price, with the possibility of enjoying it at a younger age.
Benefiting from the same care of the first wine, Second de Camensac is blended from carefully selected batches, specifically for the second wine, in accordance with its identity. Soft tannins, ripe fruit, elegance, and always excellent value.

For more info, visit <strong>Château de Camensac</strong> <a href="http://www.chateaucamensac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2014 - <a href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Second-de-Camensac-Haut-Medoc-AOC-2014.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2015 - <a href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Second-de-Camensac-Haut-Medoc-AOC-2015.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
A beautiful, deep, and brilliant red with garnet highlights.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Expressive and aromatic, combining black fruits and ripe cherry with prominent secondary notes of cedar, vanilla, and spice. Detectable subtle hints of tobacco and earthy undertones as well.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
It offers a suave attack with ample volume and a medium-to-full body. The texture is defined by smooth, supple tannins and balanced acidity, featuring flavors of cassis, black cherry, layers of leather or chocolate.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
12 months in oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It pairs best with grilled red meats, earthy vegetables, and classic French-inspired dishes that complement its cedar and dark fruit notes.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">90pts</strong><strong> </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px" srcset="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Donjon de Lamarque Haut Médoc AOP (Château de Lamarque 2nd wine)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château de Lamarque is located in Lamarque, in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux. The vines in Lamarque have existed since the 15th century, but the wines were only produced for consumption for the inhabitants of the château.

Donjon de Lamarque is the Château's Second Wine, made with the younger grapes of the property with a higher percentage of Merlot (up to 60%) and less Cabernet (40%). The Merlot could actually have been part of the Château de Lamarque blending but that would change the traditional Cabernet dominated blend of the first wine. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (all coming from the French region of Allier) for about 12 to 14 months before being bottled. The picking of the barrels is extremely meticulous, being guided by the idea of respecting the harmony between the oak tannins and the wine tannins. Every year the pairing is different. Traditionally 2 vintage-old barrels are used for Donjon de Lamarque.

For more info, visit <strong>Château de Lamarque </strong><a href="http://chateau-de-lamarque.weebly.com/donjon-de-lamarque.html">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2016

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Ruby red color with purple reflections.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
With aromas of black fruits and dried herbs, Donjon de Lamarque is a fleshy wine that offers vanilla notes and underwood aromas.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
It presents a well-balanced body and a great length on the palate. Perfect balance, the tannins are present with a fruity character which ends with a beautiful finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
The wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in 2 vintage-old oak barrels from Allier region.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Pairs well with grilled red meats, game and spicy dishes.</p>
<p><strong>READINESS FOR DRINKING</strong><br />
Drink now or keep for 5 to 10 years.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>La Mémoire de La Tour Carnet Haut Médoc AOC (Château La Tour Carnet GCC 2nd wine)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The history of La Tour Carnet merges with the history of France. Bearing the name of the squire who infallibly helped his Lord to resist French royalty at the end of the Hundred Years War, Château La Tour Carnet played a major role in the revolution of the Médoc vineyards and the quality of its wine, rewarded by the entry in the classification of Grands Crus Classés of 1855. The diversity of its terroir and the constant search for perfection make this Haut-Médoc an exceptional wine.

Since purchasing the estate in 2000, Bernard Magrez has returned the estate’s Château, cellars and 311 hectares to their glory days, marrying cutting-edge technology with traditional savoir-faire.

For more info, visit <strong>Bernard Magrez</strong> <a href="http://www.bernard-magrez.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
The color is intense, rom ruby to garnet.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose reveals notes of black fruit with blackcurrant and blackberry, followed by aromas of vanilla and roasting.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, it is lively and generous.<br />
The tannins are very present.<br />
The finish is persistent and aromatic.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged 16 months in oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Share La Tour Carnet&#8217;s second wine over a dish of red meat or a chocolate dessert.</p>
<p><strong>READINESS FOR DRINKING</strong><br />
It can be drunk immediately or kept for up to 5 years.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château Sorbey Haut Médoc AOC</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Meyre family, Médoc winegrowers for 6 generations, have been able to extend and perpetuate the family business. Julien and Nathalie, now in charge of the properties and drawing on their respective experiences, bring dynamism and renewal. 

Château Sorbey in Haut Médoc is the smallest of Mayre's properties, producing ample and fruity wines with harmonious tannins, everything that makes the reputation of Haut Médoc wines. 

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
52% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE </strong>
2019

<a href="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Chateau-Sorbey-Haut-Medoc-AOC-2019.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense ruby red color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
In the nose, it develops pleasant aromas of dark cherries, plums and licorice.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, this red wine is a powerful wine with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
One year in oak barrels, 15% of which new.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Gourmet and fruity, Château Sorbey accompanies tapas from the aperitif but also grilled meats, salads and cheeses.</p>
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		<title>Château Bibian Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Haut Médoc AOC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Bibian is a historic (and one of the oldest) property in Listrac-Médoc, located between the more famous communes of Margaux and Saint-Julien.
The château, purchased by the Meyre family in 1999 and a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur classified, is today run by the 6th generation, where Nathalie and Julien Meyre, in consultation with the famous wine consultant (Michel Rolland), carry on the family traditions and produce this classic Bordeaux wine.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Bibian</strong> <a href="http://www.vignobles-meyre.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2020

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Dense ruby color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose is rich and aromatic with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
This smoky wine has a fine density.<br />
The ripe tannic structure is rich, silky and ample with a long finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
In oak barrels for 12 months (40% new).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Lamb, roasted meat and matured cheese.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château La Tour Carnet Haut-Médoc Grand Cru Classé AOC</title>
		<link>https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/chateau-la-tour-carnet-haut-medoc-grand-cru-classe-aoc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The history of La Tour Carnet merges with the history of France. Bearing the name of the squire who infallibly helped his Lord to resist French royalty at the end of the Hundred Years War, Château La Tour Carnet played a major role in the revolution of the Médoc vineyards and the quality of its wine, rewarded by the entry in the classification of Grands Crus Classés of 1855. The diversity of its terroir and the constant search for perfection make this Haut-Médoc an exceptional wine.

Since purchasing the estate in 2000, Bernard Magrez has returned the estate’s Château, cellars and 311 hectares to their glory days, marrying cutting-edge technology with traditional savoir-faire.

For more info, visit <strong>Bernard Magrez</strong> <a href="http://www.bernard-magrez.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>

2018

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep garnet purple in color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
It offers cedar and dried herbs, with subtle notes of redcurrant jelly and cassis, plus a touch of crushed rocks.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Medium-bodied, the palate has chewy tannins and a lively backbone, with an herbal finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged in barrels for 16 months, including 30% in new barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Grilled meat or meat in sauce, cheeses and mushroom dishes.</p>
<p><strong>READINESS FOR DRINKING</strong><br />
At its peak around 2025-2030.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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