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Pessac Leognan
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Chateau Branon
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Name Chateau Branon A.O.C. Owner Sylviane Garcin Cathiard Area under vine 1,5 ha Grape varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon,
50% MerlotDescription The history of the estate can be traced to the 18th century. It is situated on a hill between Haut Bailly and Malartic Lougraviere. Until 1996 the estate fell into decline and became a victim of the ravages of time. Sylvie Garcin Cathiard acquired the estate in 1996, renovated completely re-started wine production to once again mirror the varying terroirs of gravel and clay in her wines. Drinking Age around 15 years after harvest Second Wine none -
Chateau Carbonnieux
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Name Chateau Carbonnieux
Grand Cru ClasseOwner Societe Cevile des Grand Graves
Perrin FamilyArea under vine 47 ha Grape varieties 60% Cabernet,
30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc,
2% Malbec, 1% Petit VerdotDescription Chateau Carbonnieux, just 10 km from Bordeaux, benefits immensely from the mild mesoclimate. In 1956 the Chateau and its vineyards were bought by the Perrin family. The severe winter frosts with temperatures well below -20°C forced them to replant completely in 1957. Their first vintage was berought to market in 1962. The entire wine production was completely overhauled in 1990 which proved to be very successful for the wine. Drinking Age 7-10 years after harvest Second Wine Chateau Tour Leognan -
Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion
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Name Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion
Grand Vin de GravesOwner Furt Family Area under vine 4,6 ha Grape varieties 50% Merlot, 40%, Cabernet Franc,
10% Cabernet SauvignonDescription According to early records dating back to 1584 the estate was initially a water mill, surrounded by vines and willows. For more than 200 years it was in the possession of Carmelite monks who also coined the name of the estate. It became public property in 1791 after the dissolution of monasteries during the French Revolution. At the beginning of the 19th century Leon Collin purchased the estate which is still owned by his direct descendants. Penelope Furt has been the diorector since 2005 and keeps her watch over the vineyards which are composed mainly of sand, gravel and clay, as well as over the vinification for which oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt is responsible. Drinking Age 6-15 years after harvest Second Wine L´Esprit de Chevalier -
Domaine de Chevalier
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Name Domaine de Chevalier -
Grand Cru ClasséOwner von Bernard Family Area under vine 33 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon,
30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet FrancDescription The estate lies like and island amidst pine forests south of Bordeaux. It was first mentioned in the 18th century and vines were first planted in the 19th century. The property changed hands several times until it was bought by the von Bernard family in 1983. Claud Ricard continuedfor a number of years as a consultant for cellar and vineyard. Genussreife 5-15 years after harvest 2. Wein L´Esprit de Chevalier
