Chateau Leoville Poyferre originates from the youngest vines

Chateau Leoville Poyferre Pavillon de Poyferre 2019

Recommended to decant for 30 minutes, this second wine of Chateau Leoville Poyferre originates from the youngest vines of the estate located in Saint-Julien. Owned by the Cuvelier family and neighboring top Bordeaux estates like Pichon Baron, it benefits from the famed gravelly soils of the Garonne. Crafted under the guidance of Michel Rolland, the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc is aged for nine months in third-use barrels. The wine is fruity and accessible, with elegant aromas of black currant and blackberry. On the palate, it shows good fruit concentration, freshness, and balanced, velvety tannins. Pairs wonderfully with red meat, lamb, and duck.

Chateau Les Ormes de Pez 2018

Nestled in the hamlet of Pez within Saint-Estephe in the Medoc, Chateau Les Ormes de Pez dates back to the 18th century and has been owned by the Cazes family since 1939. The estate’s name recalls ancient elm trees that once stood there. Recommended to decant for an hour, this wine expresses the classic terroir of the region with its rich structure and well-integrated fruit.

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere 2019

Chateau Malartic Lagraviere, previously owned by Laurent-Perrier until 1997, is now under the care of Belgian owners who collaborate with Michel Rolland to elevate the quality. This Grand Vin blend consists roughly of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. After fermentation in wood and stainless steel vats, the wine matures for 15 months in 50% new oak barrels. Known for its elegance and balance, the wine reveals dark fruit aromas of cassis, blackberry, and cherry, with a long, complex finish featuring spice and toast notes. Decant for one hour before serving.

Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2018

Dating back to 1697 and located in Margaux, Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery carries a rich heritage named after historic owners connected to French royalty and the famous aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Owned by the Zuger family since the 1950s, the estate has grown to 30 hectares. This flagship cuvée blends around 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged 12-14 months in 100% new French oak, it offers a powerful, age-worthy profile with complex dark fruit, spice, leather, and wood notes.

Chateau Malmaison Moulis en Medoc 2016

Located in Moulis-en-Medoc with a centuries-old tradition, Chateau Malmaison was revitalized in the 1970s by Edmond de Rothschild who replanted 24 hectares with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The terroir’s clay-limestone and calcareous soils support high-quality Bordeaux wines. Mainly Merlot with some Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes are handpicked and vinified in steel at controlled temperatures, then aged 16 months in barrels. The wine displays a dense dark purple color with intense aromas of raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant, plum, coffee, and tobacco. On the palate, it is smooth, medium-bodied, and fresh, with soft tannins. Ideal with stewed or grilled red meats.