APPEARANCE
Deep garnet-purple color.

NOSE
The 2018 Clos de l’Oratoire sports a nose of plum preserves, chocolate-covered cherries and mulberries, plus hints of candied violet, licorice and Sichuan pepper.

PALATE
The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with juicy black fruits plus loads of exotic spice and earthy accents, supported by very ripe, soft tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

AGEING
In new barrels (45%), on fine lees, for 16 months. No fining.

PAIRING
Saint-Émilion goes really well with beef dishes such as braised beef, beef burger with cheddar and bacon or with mushroom.

RATINGS

93pts 

93pts

4.2

APPEARANCE
Lovely bright colour with dark purple hints.

NOSE
A pleasant nose of stone red fruits (cherry, plum) which after short breathing evolves towards wilder and more spicy aromas.

PALATE
Powerful palate with great complexity, elegance and roundness. Lingering finish, like a typical nice wine of Saint-Emilion.

AGEING
Aged in French oak barrels (20 to 40% new oak barrels) from 12 to 14 months.

PAIRING
This is the perfect partner with lamb chops cooked in rosemary.

RATINGS

4.1

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
Delicate on the nose, yet with notes of rich black fruit and plum slide to an oak-forward and spicy profile.

PALATE
On the palate it has plenty of dense and plumy fruit; it’s juicy and attractive with a fresh core. Complete and long in the mouth with the oak well integrated on the finish.

AGEING
Aged in French oak barrels (20 to 40% new oak barrels) from 12 to 14 months.

PAIRING
This is the perfect partner for red meat, especially roast leg of lamb, but it makes a good match for roast poultry or moderately mature cheeses as well.

RATINGS

91pts

4.2

APPEARANCE
Dark purple with a jet black core.

NOSE
The nose offering scents of wild berries, violets, blackcurrants, blueberries, plums, mint, coffee, liquorice, chocolate, cedar, and cigar box notes from barrel aging.

PALATE
Silky texture with rich Merlot fruit and complex tobacco notes, with an elegant, minute-long finish with elegant tannins.

AGEING
This prestige cuvée is matured in 225-liter barriques, with 50% of these barrels being brand new.

PAIRING
Pair with juicy steaks, lamb, duck confit, game birds, mushroom dishes, hearty tapas and mature cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Can be enjoyed now or stored for up to 15 years from the harvest year.

APPEARANCE
Ruby red color with light garnet rims.

NOSE
The Saint Émilion Grand Cru Maison 1982 has an intense and fruity bouquet, with notes of cherry and strawberry.

PALATE
On the palate, the wine expresses a great delicacy. The tannins are silky and very elegant. The aromatic finish is long.

AGEING
The wine matures partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in selected oak barrels.

PAIRING
Sublime with red meats and cheese.

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby red.

NOSE
This wine seduces with its complex and refined nose, where notes of ripe red and black fruits, accompanied by nuances of tobacco, undergrowth and truffle.

PALATE
On the palate, the wine presents a beautiful freshness and a silky texture. The tannins, perfectly integrated, provide a subtle structure with notes of candied fruits , cocoa and spices. The finish is elegant, marked by a beautiful maturity, leaving an impression of softness and balance.

AGEING
In French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% in 1 year old.

PAIRING
It goes wonderfully with a pork tenderloin with mushrooms, a truffle risotto or even a rack of roast lamb with herbs.

RATINGS

4

APPEARANCE
Beautiful ruby color, with bright reflections.

NOSE
Open nose with aromas of ripe black fruits, delicately woody with a touch of mint and vanilla.

PALATE
The palate is smooth, richly fruity (cherry, strawberry) and slightly spicy until the generous finish, supple while having a certain structure. Château Piganeau offers a profile more oriented towards elegance than power.

AGEING
50% of the blend for 12 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new barrels) and 50% for 12 months on French oak staves.

PAIRING
White meats, duck, red meats, cold meats and cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
To be enjoyed from 2 to 12 years, at its peak between 4 and 10 years.

RATINGS

4.1

APPEARANCE
Brilliant cherry-red colour.

NOSE
Fruity with blackcurrant and blueberry notes and spicy on the nose.

PALATE
Rich and fresh on the palate. Lovely mellow oak with silky tannins.

AGEING
For 12 months, 50% in 1-year-old barrels (French oak, fine grain, medium toast) and 50% in concrete vats.

PAIRING
Enjoy this young Bourdeaux red with classic pairings, such as roast lamb, venison, duck breast or beef-based dishes.

RATINGS

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby purple in color.

NOSE
This wine presents a pleasant bouquet of aromas of very ripe red fruits, blueberries and plums, shades of roasted chestnuts, spices and oak.

PALATE
Powerful and well balanced on the palate, the fruity character harmonizes with finely woody notes, flexible tannins, harmonious acidity on a persistent and confident finish.

AGEING
Ageing takes place in new oak barrels and wine barrels, tuns and amphorae for 12 to 18 months.

PAIRING
Recommended to be combined with poultry, fried red meat and beef.

RATINGS

4.1

APPEARANCE
Dressed in a deep red color, it charms with its light and limpid color.

NOSE
Intensely expressive and fruity, the bouquet emerges with beautiful notes of black fruits with scents of blackberry and cherry, evolving into beautiful spicy and peppery notes, punctuated with delicate floral notes.

PALATE
The mouth evolves with great precision and straightness.
Creamy and generous, the wine displays ample substance, great richness, balanced by lively acidity.

AGEING
Ageing 12 months in new 500 liter barrels.

PAIRING
At its best with roasted or grilled meats or more elaborated game dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Good ageing potential of 5 to 10 years.

RATINGS

94pts 

93+pts

93pts

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