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St. Estéphe
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Chateau Calon Segur
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Name Chateau Calon Segur - 3e Cru Classe Owner Family Capbern-Gasqueton Area under vine 53 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot,
15% Cabernet FrancDescription The Chateau is the northernmost within the Saint-Estephe appelation and belongs to the Capbern-Gasqueton family but throughout the 18th century the Chateau was watched over by Nicolas-Alexandre de Segur. The Chateau was classified as a Troisieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855 and grows its vines on the stony soil which allows water to drain perfectly. Drinking Age 8-30 years after harvest Second Wine Marquis de Calon -
Chateau Capbern-Gasqueton
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Name Chateau Capbern-Gasqueton
Cru BourgeoisOwner GFA Capbern-Gasqueton Area under vine 37 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot,
15% Cabernet FrancDescription The Chateau belongs to the Capbern-Gasqueton family and was classified as a cru bourgeois in 2003. The vineyards are divided into holdings at Calon Segur and in Meyney. Drinking Age 5-10 years after harvest Second Wine Le Grand Village Capbern -
Chateau Cos D´Estournel
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Name Chateau Cos D´Estournel - 2e Cru Classe Owner Domaines Reybier Area under vine 64 ha Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot,
7% Cabernet FrancDescription As of 2000 the 17th century chateau has been in the possession of Mr. Reybier. The vines are situated in a perfect mesoclimate making the most of the western Atlantic and the eastern river Gironde influences. The vines are plantedb on soils veined with limestone and clay. Drinking Age 10-30 years after harvest Second Wine Pagodes de Cos -
Chateau Cos Labory
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Name Chateau Cos Labory - 5e Cru Classe Owner SCE Domaines Audoy Area under vine 18 ha Grape varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot,
10% Cabernet FrancDescription The Chateau is situated in the southern part of St. Estephe where, in the aftermath of the French Revolution, the estate was divided into Chateau´s Cos D´Estournel and Cos Labory which were classified separately in 1855. Since 1958 the renowned Chateau has been owned by the Audoy family. The vines are planted on gravelly soil as well as on 3 hectars of the famous Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. Drinking Age 5-12 years after harvest Second Wine Le Charme Labory -
Chateau Montrose
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Name Chateau Montrose - 2e Cru Classe Owner Olivier & Martin Bouyges Area under vine 68,5 ha Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot,
8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit VerdotDescription In 1820 the first thing to be constructed was the manison, today´s Chateau, which from 1896 until 2006 belonged to the Charmolüe family when it was old to the brothers Olivier and Martin Bouyges. The Chateau´s name is said to derive from the heather that used to cover the fields (mont rose - rose coloured mountain). The vines grow on gravel and sand soils on the shore of the Gironde river. Drinking Age 3-25 years after harvest Second Wine La Dame de Montrose -
Chateau Lafon Rochet
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Name Chateau Lafon Rochet - 4e Cru Classe Owner Family Tesseron Area under vine 45 ha Grape varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot,
5% Cabernet FrancDescription The history of this Chateau can be traced back to 1557 and spans many owners. The last owners, befor the 1960 sale to the Tesseron family, were at a point where they could hardly achieve any yields. Only as of 1966 have there again been meaningful quantities which over the years have improved immensely in quality. The mesoclimate is strongly influenced by the Gironde river. The vines are planted on clay and loam and Chateau´s Lafite-Rothschild and Cos D´Estournel can be seen from the vineyard. Drinking Age 8-20 years after harvest Second Wine Les Pelerins de Lafon Rochet -
Chateau Les Ormes de Pez
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Name Chateau Les Ormes de Pez Cru Bourgeois Owner Jean-Michel Cazes Area under vine 23 ha Grape varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot,
10% Cabernet FrancDescription The Chateau was finished in 1792. In 1930 it was sold to Jean Charles Cazes who bequeathed it to his son who runs the estate today. Until 1981 the wines were made in the cellars of Chateau Lynch Bages when complete renovation meant that wine could once again be made at Les Ormes de Pez. Drinking Age 5-12 years after harvest Second Wine none -
Chateau Phelan Segur
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Name Chateau Phelan Segur - A.C. Owner Xavier Gardinier Area under vine 64 ha Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot,
5% Cabernet FrancDescription The story starts in 1810 when Clos de Garramey and Chateau Phelan Segur were united under the auspices of Frank Phelan who was or Irish origin and bought the estates from the famous Marquis Segur. The estate was then bought by Xavier Gardinier in 1985 to whom the Champagne brands Pommery and Lanson also belonged. 2003 proved to be a successful year in which Phelan Segur was classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. Drinking Age 5-14 years after harvest Second Wine Frank Phelan -
Chateau Tronquoy Lalande
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Name Chateau Tronquoy Lalande - Cru Bourgeois Owner Martin & Olivier Bouygues Area under vine 17 ha Grape varieties 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot,
4% Petit VerdotDescription The 18th century Chateau is currently owned by the Bouygues brothers and was classified as Cru Bourgeois Superieur in 2003. The estate is situated on the elevations of St. Estephe, to the north-west of Cos and distinguished by its extraordinary soils. The vines are planted in full sun exposure. Drinking Age 5-14 years after harvest Second Wine Tronquoy de Saint Anna -
Chateau Valrose
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Name Chateau Valrose Owner Gerard Neraudau Area under vine 5,4 ha Grape varieties 55% Merlot , 25% Cabernet Sauvignon,
20% Cabernet FrancDescription It was under the auspices of gerard Neraudau that this small but fine Chateau became what it is today. The vines are planted in proximity of the Gironde river which exerts a huge influence on the mesoclimate of this region. The soils are composed of clay and limestone, lending a certain minerality to the wines. Drinking Age 2-8 years after harvest Second Wine none
