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2003 Sociando-Mallet – Bottle Notes
Chateau Sociando-Mallet is a 225-acre estate in St.-Seurin-de-Cadourne, which is part of the Haut-Medoc appellation just north of the city of Bordeaux. It has been owned since 1969 by Jean Gautreau. After many improvements and updating the chateau and vineyards, the estate is today considered by some reviewers, including Robert M. Parker Jr., to be the jewel of the Haut-Medoc.… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee2 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2003-bordeauxsociando-mallet - news
2003 Chateau Clerc Milon – Bottle Notes
The history of Chateau Clerc Milon dates back to the early 1800’s. In 1970 Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the owner of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, acquired Clerc Milon and put the Chateau on course to becoming worthy of its 5th growth status in Bordeaux. In 1983, the illustration for the Chateau Clerc Milon label was changed to a pair of dancing clowns… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2003-bordeauxchateau-clerc-milon - news
1995 Chateau Calon Segur – Bottle Notes
Chateau Calon Segur is one of the oldest estates in Saint Estephe dating back to 1147. In 1894 its vineyards were purchased by Georges Gasqueton and Charles Hanappier. The Gasqueton family managed the estate until 2012. In July of 2012 Chateau Calon Segur was sold for 170 million Euros to the French Insurance Company, Suravenir Insurance. Jean-Pierre Moueix , the… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes1995-bordeauxcalon-segur - news
2000 Chateau Branaire Ducru – Bottle Notes
Chateau Branaire Ducru is a Fourth Growth Bordeaux according to the official classification of 1855. The 123-acre estate is in St.-Julien on the left bank of the Gironde River. It is owned by the Marotteaux family and produces up to 180,000 bottles annually. The vineyards are planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 % Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2000-bordeauxbranaire-ducru - news
2006 Chateau Clerc Milon – Bottle Notes
The history of Chateau Clerc Milon dates back to the early 1800’s. In 1970 Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the owner of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, acquired Clerc Milon and put the Chateau on course to becoming worthy of its 5th growth status in Bordeaux. In 1983, the illustration for the Chateau Clerc Milon label was changed to a pair of dancing clowns… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2006-bordeauxchateau-clerc-milon - news
1995 Chateau Rauzan-Segla – Bottle Notes
The history of Château Rauzan-Ségla dates back to 1661 when Pierre de Rauzan acquired the estate. Rauzan-Ségla grew in reputation and produced some of the most highly rated wines in Bordeaux. They delighted many well-known dignitaries, most notably Thomas Jefferson who came across this wine during his visit to Bordeaux in 1787, subsequently placing an order for several cases in… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee5 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes1995-bordeauxrauzan-segla - news
2000 Chateau Talbot – Bottle Notes
Chateau Talbot is a Fourth Growth Bordeaux estate in the Saint-Julien Appellation. The Chateau was acquired by the Cordier family in 1917. The current owner is Nancy Bignon-Cordier, her husband Jean-Paul Bignon, and their 3 children. Jean-Michel Laporte is the General Manager and Winemaker at Château Talbot, while SEric Boissenot serve as consulting winemaker. Laporte has overseen significant changes in winemaking processes since… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2000-bordeauxchateau-talbot - news
2017 Chateau Tour Saint Christophe – Bottle Notes
The 20 hectare St. Emilion vineyard of Chateau Tour Saint Christophe is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The property was purchased by Peter Kwok in 2012. Kwok also owns Bellefont-Belcier and Haut-Brisson. Purple in color. 14.5% ABV. Gorgeous nose of dark fruits, leather and wet leaves. Medium body with perfect acidity. Very approachable with opulent fruits. Currants, cassis, tobacco leaves… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2017-bordeauxchateau-tour-saint-christophe - news
2024 Chateau Pontet Canet – Bottle Notes
The 2003 Pontet-Canet was the winning bottle in the September Installment of Pick My Next Bottle. This bottle was decanted for one hour and served with steaks. Chateau Pontet-Canet is situated next to Mouton Rothschild in the Pauillac region of Bordeaux. Pontet Canet was granted Fifth Growth status in the 1855 classification. Herman Cruse purchased the estate in 1865. The Cruse family… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2004-bordeauxpontet-canet - news
2003 Sociando-Mallet – Bottle Notes
Chateau Sociando-Mallet is a 225-acre estate in St.-Seurin-de-Cadourne, which is part of the Haut-Medoc appellation just north of the city of Bordeaux. It has been owned since 1969 by Jean Gautreau. After many improvements and updating the chateau and vineyards, the estate is today considered by some reviewers, including Robert M. Parker Jr., to be the jewel of the Haut-Medoc.… Continue Reading →
by Tom Lee4 viewsbordeauxbottle-notes2003-bordeauxsociando-mallet