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Chateau D´Arsac
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Name Chateau D´Arsac - Cru Bourgeois Owner Philippe Raoux Area under vine 112 ha Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Description Chatéau Arsac was rebuilt by the Ruth Family in 1830 after having been destroyed in during the French Revolution. The estate belongs to Philippe Raoux since 1986. Drinking Age 5-10 years after harvest Second Wine Ruban Bleu du Chateau D´Arsac -
Chateau Boyd Cantenac
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Name Chateau Boyd Cantenac
3e Cru ClasseOwner GFA du Chateau Boyd Cantenac Area under vine 17 ha Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon,
25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit VerdotDescription In 1754 the Irish-descended Jacques Boyd bought vineyards from the de Sainvincens family and founded the estate. In 1806 the estate passed to the painter John Lewis Brown who had married into the Boyd family who called the bigger part of the estate Chateau Cantenac Brown. In 1840 Brown went bankrupt and had to concede his vineyards under the name Boyd to banks. Twenty years later Armand Lalande bought the smaller part of the estate and ran it under the name Chateau Boyd Cantenac. The estate also belonged to the Ginestet family until it was bought in 1932 by the Guillemet family. Drinking Age 8-20 years after harvest Second Wine Jacques Boyd -
Chateau Brane Cantenac
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Name Chateau Brane Cantenac
2e Cru ClasseOwner Henri Lurton Area under vine 90 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc Description Because of his courageous innovations in the field of viticulture, Baron Hector de Brane was also known as "Napoleon of the vines". Under his auspices the former Chateau "Gorse" which he had purchased after the sale of Mouton (later Rothschild) was turned into a model estate with the new name Chateau de Brane-Cantenac. The fate of this second Grand Cru de Margaux lies today in the hands of Lucien Lurton. Drinking Age 8-20 years after harvest Second Wine Le Barone de Brane -
Chateau Durfort Vivens
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Name Chateau Durfort Vivens
2e Cru ClasseOwner Gonzague Lurton Area under vine 20 ha Grape varieties 82% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet FrancDescription As early as 1787, long before the classification as a Deuxiemes Cru Classe, this wine had captured the attention of an American who at that time was a professional taster who had already discovered Lafite, Latour and Margaux for himself. He was Thomas Jefferson, ambassador to France and later president the United States. The deep, poor gravel soil is especially suited to the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon. Drinking Age 6-18 years after harvest Second Wine Domaine de Cure-Bourse -
Chateau Giscours
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Name Chateau Giscours
3e Cru ClasseOwner Eric Albada Jelgersma Area under vine 80,5 ha Grape varieties 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot Description Drinking Age - Second Wine - -
Chateau D´Issan
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Name Chateau D´Issan
3e Cru ClasseOwner Emmanuel Cruse Family Area under vine 52 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, Description Chateau D´Issan was first mentioned in the 12th century when Guyenne was under English rule. Over the years it became home of several families like the Segur. Salignac, and the La Vergne. In the 17th century followed Chevalier d´Essennault who at that time was ambassador of the parliament in Bordeaux. He renovated the estate and built the old Chateau and also gave it the name "Issan". In 1945 the Cruse family took over the Chateau and brought out the full potential of the estate which is today run by Emmanuel and Marguerite´s heirs. Drinking Age 5-20 years after harvest
(as of 1996 vintage)
5-15 years after harvest
(until 1995 vintage)Second Wine Blason D´Issan -
Chateau Kirwan
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Name Chateau Kirwan
Grand Cru ClasseOwner Schyler Family Area under vine 35 ha Grape varieties 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot Description The origin of the Chateau leads back to an aristocratic estate of the 17th century. In the beginning of the 18th century it was bought by the British vintner John Collingwood whose dughter married the Irishman Mark Kirwan who gave his name to the estate. After serveral ownership changes the estate was acquired by the schröder&Schyler company in 1925. Yann, Natalie and Sophie Schyler run the estate. To keep the estate at the cutting edge the Schylers engaged the expertise of the oenologists Michel Rolland and Jacques Boissenot. The former US president Thomas Jefferson was an early visitor of the estate. Drinking Age 5-14 years after harvest Second Wine Les Charmes de Kirwan -
Chateau Labegorce
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Name Chateau Labegorce
Cru BourgeoisOwner Hubert Perrodo Area under vine 38 ha Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc Description Chateau Labegorce is often confused with the more famous Chateau Labegorce-Zede. The vineyards were first mentioned in 1332 under the name of the Gorce family who owned it then. The estate was split up after the French Revolution and the part that today is called Chateau Labegorce came into the possession of the Weltener-Vastapani family. The Chateau was built in 1821. Fortune Beaucourt took the estate over in 1865 and it was he who invested a lot of money into viticulture and the quality of the wine. Today the estate is owned by Hubert Perrodo. Drinking Age 3-8 years after harvest Second Wine Lea Mouline de Labegorce -
Chateau Labegorce Zede
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Name Chateau Labegorce Zede
Cru Bourgeois ExceptionelOwner SCEA Labegorce Zede Area under vine 28 ha Grape varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc Description In 1961 it was Jean Battesi who returned Chateau, cellar and vineyards to their former glory. He sold the estate in 1979 to Luc Thienpont and the estate improved further: he extended the estate by new unknown reasons in 2005 to ubert Perrodo. The new owner lost his life in a ski accident in 2006 but the estate remains in the possession of his family. Drinking Age 5-10 years after harvest Second Wine Domaine Zede -
Chateau Lascombes
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Name Chateau Lascombes
2e Cru ClasseOwner Coloy Capital Europe Area under vine 84 ha Grape varieties 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot Description The Chateau had been built by Chaix d´Est-Ange who later defended the Suez Cana under Napoleon III. The estate was split up after his death and father 1952 under the auspices of Alexis Lichine the domaine regained its former Glory. Drinking Age 8-20 years after harvest
(as of 1999 vintage)
5-10 years after harvest
(up to 1998 vintage)Second Wine Chevalier de Lascombes -
Chateau Margaux
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Name Chateau Margaux
1e Cru ClasseOwner Mentzelopoulos Family Area under vine 82 ha Grape varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon,
20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc & Petit VerdotDescription Chateau Margaux has one of the best terroirs in the Medoc. The soils there consist of a homogenous layer of medium to fine gravel which facilitates excellent drainage which encourages deep root growth. When Andre Mentzelopoulos wanted to take over the Chateau in 1977, he first had to become a naturalized French citizen for legal reasons. Premier-Chateaux are seen as national treasure or cultural assets that can only be owned by French citizens. The estate today belongs to Corinne Mentzelopoulos. Drinking Age 9-35 years after harvest Second Wine Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux -
Malescot St. Exupery
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Name Malescot St. Exupery
3e Cru ClasseOwner Roger Zuger Area under vine 23,5 ha Grape varieties 50% Cabbernet Sauvignon,
35% Merlot,
10% Cabernet Franc,
5% Petit VerdotDescription The first vineyards were planted in the 16th century by the Escousses family. In 1697 Louize Escousses sold the family estate to Simon Malescot whose family gave the estate its first touch of quality. When the estate was bought by Jean Baptiste de Saint-Exupery in 1827 it had already made its name. The following owner, Monsieur Fourcade had the estate and cellars that we know today built. Between 1880 and 1955 the Chateau had five owners in total, all of which had to abandon the estate due to phylloxera or wars. It was the Zuger family in 1955 who returned the estate to its former glory. Drinking Age 8-20 years after harvest Second Wine La Dame de Malescot -
Chateau Marquis de Terme
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Name Chateau Marquis de Terme
4 e Cru ClasseOwner SCA du Chateau Marquis de Terme Seneclauze Area under vine 38 ha Grape varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon,
33% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot,
3% Cabernet FrancDescription Nobody used to mention Marquis de Terme a few years ago, only at the beginning of the 1980s was the estate returned to its former glory. The name dates back to the year 1762 when the Marquis de Terme family gave its name to the estate it united from variously acquired plots. Today the estate is run by Ludovic David. Drinking Age 5-18 years after harvest Second Wine Terme de Gondats -
Chateau Plamer
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Name Chateau Palmer
3e Cru ClasseOwner Mähler and Sichel Area under vine 52 ha Grape varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Description This wine already enjoyed great popularity in Versailles and Cardinal Richelieu was said to be extremely fond of this cru which was then called Chateau de Gascq. In 1814 the estate was sold to Charles Plamer, one of Wellington´s officers, abd still carries his name. Since 1938 the estate has been owned by the "Mähler and Sichel" company. The vines are planted on fine gravel on a limestone subsoil. Drinking Age 5-25 years after harvest Second Wine Alter Ego de Palmer -
Chateau Prieure-Lichine
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Name Chateau Prieure-Lichine
4e Cru ClasseOwner Ballande Family Area under vine 70 ha Grape varieties 54% Cabernet Sauvignon,
40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot,
1% Cabernet FrancDescription Prieure-Cantenac was a real priory whose Benedictine monks sold their wine for top prices in the 18th century. The priory was secularised during the French Revolution and classed as a "Quatrieme Cru" in 1855. Repeated change of ownership led to decline. This ended with the arrival of Alexis Lichine, an Amnerican of Russian extraction who helped the estate regain its former esteem with 35 years of hard work and dedication Drinking Age 5-12 years after harvest Second Wine Chateau de Clairefont -
Chateau Rauzan Gassies
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Name Chateau Rauzan Gassies
5e Cru ClasseOwner Quie Family Area under vine 30 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon,
25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet FrancDescription Rauzan-Gassies, separated from Rauzan-Segla during French Revolution, had the great fortune to become one of the 18th century´s model estates. The then owner, Monsieur de Rauzan, a lawyer at the Bordeaux law courts not only asked for Monsieur d´Argicourt´s counsel (he has the owner of Chateau Margaux) but also bought his seedlings there. The estate has been owned by the Quie family since 1943. The vineyards are on sandy gravel soils. The famous professor Emile Peynaud used to consult here. Drinking Age 5-12 years after harvest Second Wine Chevalier de Rauzan Gassies -
Chateau du Tertre
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Name Chateau du Tertre
5e Cru ClasseOwner Eric Albada Jelgersma Area under vine 52 ha Grape varieties 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Description According to its name and the meaning of the world Tertre - a slight elevation - Chateau du Tertre has an excellent location on the highest piece of land within the Margaux elevation, namely in Arsac. The vines are planted on classic gravel soil. Since 1998 the estate belongs to Eric Albada Jelgersma who also owns Chateau Giscours. Drinking Age 6-15 years after harvest Second Wine Les Haut du Tertre
