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01 Édito 30 Château des Eyrins 02 Le millésime 2018 31 Château La Conseillante 05 Vignobles Albada Jelgersma 31 Château de Fargues 05 Vignobles Axa Millésimes 33 Château Figeac 06 Vignobles Famille Bernard 33 Château Gazin 06 Vignobles Bignon-Cordier 34 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 07 Domaines Jean-Eugène Borie 34 Château Guiraud 07 Vignobles Cathiard 35 Château Haut-Bailly 08 Vignobles Famille de Boüard 35 Château Haut-Marbuzet 09 Domaines Famille Cazes 36 Château La Lagune 09 Vignobles Chanel 36 Château Lascombes 10 Vignobles Dassault Wine Estates 37 Château Latour 10 Domaines Delon 38 Château Léoville Barton 11 Vignobles Durantou 38 Château Léoville Poyferré 11 Domaines Henri Martin 39 Château Malartic Lagravière 13 Vignobles Albert Frère & Bernard Arnault 39 Château Marjosse 14 Guinaudeau Vignerons 41 Château Margaux 15 Vignobles Famille Mitjavile 43 Château Montrose 16 Vignobles Merlaut 43 Château Palmer 16 Vignobles Comte Von Neipperg 44 Château Pichon-Longueville 17 Domaines Jean-Pierre Moueix Comtesse de Lalande 17 Vignobles Papon Nouvel 44 Château Phélan Ségur 18 Vignobles Péré-Vergé 45 Petrus 19 Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite 46 Château Pontet-Canet 20 Domaines Baron Philippe de Rothschild 46 Château Poujeaux 21 Vignobles Thienpont 47 Clos Puy Arnaud 23 Vignobles Vauthier-Mazière 47 Clos Saint-Martin 25 Château Beychevelle 49 Château Troplong-Mondot 25 Château Branaire-Ducru 49 Château Sociando-Mallet 27 Château Calon Ségur 50 Vieux Château Certan 27 Château Canon Pécresse 51 Château d’Yquem 28 Château Cantenac Brown 52 Technical data 28 Château Climens 58 Price List 29 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 60 General Terms and Conditions 29 Château Cos d’Estournel 61 How to reserve ? 30 Château Coutet 63 Reservation form Index

08 Château Angelus 08 La Fleur de Boüard 17 Château Petit Gravet-Ainé 20 Château d’Armailhac 17 Château La Fleur-Petrus 05 Château Petit Village 15 L’Aurage 23 Château de Fonbel 45 Petrus 23 Château Ausone 33 Château Gazin 44 Château Phélan-Ségur 17 Château Belair Monange 18 Château Le Gay 05 Château 25 Château Beychevelle 05 Château Giscours Pichon-Longueville Baron 25 Château Branaire-Ducru 11 Château Gloria 44 Château 27 Château Calon Ségur 34 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pichon Longueville 15 Domaine De Cambes 14 Château Grand Village Comtesse de Lalande 16 Château Camensac 34 Château Guiraud 21 Le Pin 09 Château Canon 35 Château Haut-Bailly 46 Château Pontet-Canet 16 Château 35 Château Haut-Marbuzet 10 Château Potensac Canon La Gaffelière 17 Château Hosanna 46 Château Poujeaux 27 Château Canon Pécresse 21 l’If 47 Clos Puy Arnaud 28 Château Cantenac Brown 19 Château Lafite-Rothschild 13 Château Quinault l’Enclos 29 Château 14 Château Lafleur 09 Château Rauzan-Ségla Les Carmes Haut-Brion 36 Château La Lagune 19 Château Rieussec 17 Château Certan de May 07 Château Lalande-Borie 15 Roc de Cambes 16 Château Chasse Spleen 36 Château Lascombes 17 Clos Saint Julien 13 Château Cheval Blanc 37 Château Latour 47 Clos Saint-Martin 06 Domaine de Chevalier 38 Château Léoville Barton 11 Château Saint-Pierre 20 Château Clerc Milon 10 Château Léoville Las Cases 06 Château Sénéjac 28 Château Climens 38 Château Léoville Poyferré 07 Château Smith-Haut-Lafite 23 Château La Clotte 06 Clos des Lunes 49 Château Sociando-Mallet 31 Château La Conseillante 09 Château Lynch-Bages 05 Château Suduiraut 30 Château Coutet 39 Château Malartic-Lagravière 06 Château Talbot 29 Château Cos d’Estournel 41 Château Margaux 05 Château du Tertre 11 Château Les Cruzelles 39 Château Marjosse 15 Tertre Roteboeuf 10 Château Dassault 16 La Mondotte 07 Château le Thil 07 Château 11 Château Montlandrie 49 Château Trolong-Mondot Ducru-Beaucaillou 43 Château Montrose 17 Château Trotanoy 19 Château Duhart-Milon 23 Château 50 Vieux-Château Certan 11 Château L’Eglise Clinet Moulin Saint-Georges 18 Château La Violette 19 Château L’Evangile 20 Château Mouton-Rothschild 51 Château d’Yquem 30 Château Les Eyrins 10 Château Nénin 10 La Petite Marquise 31 Château de Fargues 16 Clos de L’Oratoire 09 Château Berliquet 33 Château Figeac 09 Château Ormes de Pez 17 Clos de la Madeleine 10 Château La Fleur 43 Château Palmer

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Gérard Sibourd-BaudryGérard ”, said Louis-Ferdinand Céline. This vital sensation, this intense this intense vital sensation, This Céline. said Louis-Ferdinand ”, In the beginning there was emotion was In there the beginning “ want we all times; this is what seek at Legrand Caves at we what is precisely of the senses, communion trust. merit your to continue doing so, by and with you, share to every day. The creation of a wine can resemble the creation of a work of art. In his quest for excellence, art.of work a of excellence, In creation the for quest his resemble can wine a of creation The everyday. has it drinkerthe once wine his opens who that being, his of depth the from desires, winemaker the it. inspired full maturity the emotion that should experience reached The creation of great wine is an artistic activity. The winemaker only achieves excellence if he is prepared is prepared he if excellence achieves winemaker only The an artistic wine is of great activity. creation The working vine with the Understanding the terroir, his actions day. of the previous question, every to day, with, works he gifts what is this – nature’s of grasp comprehensive a vegetation, surrounding the and receptacles for maturing the wine that is their passion, are just right. is their passion, are maturing the wine that for receptacles been. always as they have the heart at are of the winemakingPeople endeavour, the harvest, the human palate. nothing beats those essential barrels, the that ensure to coopers the with collaboration their of true is same The Bolstered by their understanding of science, they make use of the most advanced technologies: artificial technologies: use of the most advanced they make their understanding of science, by Bolstered selection optical sorters parcel soil analysis, and sophisticated prediction technology, weather intelligence, to begin to deciding the day comes when it that, additions simply confirm all these However, techniques. their freshly acquired knowledge to work to benefit the vineyards – and they all have a heightened sense heightened a have – and they all benefit the vineyards to knowledge work to acquired their freshly is tailor their activity development that They help ensure to respect the environment. of the need to change. on all the challenges of climate take to ready are sustainable and they and marketing. In taking on positions all the way up to the top of the vineyard hierarchy, they are making they are hierarchy, In of the vineyard top the takingand marketing. up to on positions all the way fine wine. of Bordeaux the world into new life and breathing heard their voices on putting bent are all these new players they acknowledge tradition, rich a While and ancient their debt to the landscape of Bordeaux wine. the landscape of Bordeaux winemaking of engineering, cohort institutes academic young This is the product of the most prestigious Over the last ten years, almost two out of three of the Bordeaux Grands Vins on our list have revitalised their revitalised our list have on Vins Grands of the Bordeaux three out of almost two years, Over last ten the managers, directors, of winemakers, A new generation in part either teams, management or in their entirety. their Whatever scene. the on arrived has managers commercial supervisors,and technical masters cellar changed profoundly in a decade, have, these newcomers responsibilities, of their range title or the 2/ LEGRAND SELECTION 2010, where Justine Tesseron, co-owner, nevertheless at Château Pontet-Canet, biodynamic since certified weekshand after of bitter struggle. Suchwas the case attacks upto mid-July sometimesgettingtheupper suffered significant damage from mildew, with rampant needed treating against properties the fungus. Certain accesstractor impossibleat amoment whenthe vines thevignerons made left norespite; thesoddenearth unprecedentedly virulent thisyear. The relentless rain that propagates in damp conditions around 17°c was encouraged the development of mildew. This fungus The incessant rain and the mild weather in May and June flower to thebestoftheirability. rapid, withthevines recovering to from aslow start Conditions inJune didnotimprove, butflowering was 80% oftheircrop. all, lost In some1000hectares the Entre-deux-Mers. ravaged thevineyards and oftheMédoc ofBourg, part the Gironde, andtwo hailstorms onthe 20 and26May May saw constant butgeographically irregular rain in beginning ofApril, slightly slower thanusual. temperatures were mild. Budbreak took place at the of February, cold, thewinter whichwas particularly also thewarmestfor 100years. With theexception 2018 experienced the greyest since 1991, but January resulted inlesssunandlight for thannormal theperiod. Bordeaux. These unabated episodesofrain also December 2017 and May 2018 in thevineyards of of ayear’s annualrainfall (800mm)fallingbetween up to the beginning of summer, with the equivalent The winter began with steady rain that persisted right terrible” Château thenascence Lafleur describes ofthis “enfant That, inanutshell, ishow Baptiste Guinaudeauof how andresplendent rich avintage thiswas. exhausted, and then the grapes came in and we saw just “ 2018 :a stressful, but exceptionally promising vintage We worked really hard, goingto bedeachnight

…the 2018vintage. ” proclaims “ a plumpnessin which,inthecontext oflow acidities, enveloped with a fine structure granularity in the vintage andgive preference to adensephenolic parcel dates inthechoice for ofharvest such disparity each the window beensowide and permitted for harvesting of Château lesCarmes Haut-Brion, relates September intheMédoc. they were at this homeinthesouthofSpainduring Andalusian grape pickershadtheimpression that of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste recounts: “ peak oftheirmaturity. EmmelineBorie, Co-owner thegrapesconcerns at otherthanthat the ofpicking hurry. The ambiance was serene, relaxed, withno was thentimeforripening. It harvest. There was no offering ideal conditions for leisurely, berry perfect summer Indian ofasuperb September saw thestart a great vintage. a potential andtanninsbefittingof inanthocyanins completely. Summerenabledthered grapes to develop nights, causedvinegrowth to slow oreven shutdown tempered by coolerset inwhich,althoughpartially at thebeginning of thesummer. stress Hydric then allowed asurge invegetative growth to takeplace Groundwater accumulated reserves over winter aromas onewith another. of the tannins, fabric the innermost merging texture and its andglorifies colour…sculptingsweetens theberry sun is sovereign, exuding a golden warmth that first wrote: “ Berliquet and ofChâteaux Canon,Audebert Rauzan-Segla ofmildew.the risk The underNicolas teams working August andSeptember which reducedextremely dry hot, followedThe weather becameparticularly by an football World Cup there was aradical turnaround. From themiddleofJulyandFrance’s inthe victory of theharshblow theyhave beendealt. ”. He chose to “ we shallnot abandon ourbeliefs It is that long moment when the It ” ” avoid the extravagance of Guillaume Pouthier, Director “ Rarely has Rarely ”, inspite our

3/ LEGRAND SELECTION ”. norm the spirits of all who love to drink Bordeaux. Young, to to Young, drink Bordeaux. to the spirits of all who love in take joy to or after cellaring, tannins, velvety its savour years of maturity. by its a wine magnified The whites are the big surprise of 2018, offering big surprise the of 2018, offering are whites The dry in this hot, amazing freshness vintage. The Wines: Sweet dryThe the onset Indian summer of 2018 delayed of Botrytis. was Drying or passerillage, of the grapes, mid-October by But fresh observedthere. and here rapidly, develop helped the fungus to of rain outbreaks wines The swiftly. the harvestallowing be completed to precision. and of great fresh are wines: En Primeur MarketThe for a certain express perplexity customers Some of our loyal vintages. fine consecutively many so of face the in part years forms 2018 club of great of the Certainly, 2016. Global which includes 2009, 2010, 2015 and weather a cycle of fine autumn warming has prompted the Perhaps in Bordeaux. be a feature seems to now that perfectly the optimum moment, picked at ripe vintage, “ the become will one day on this should not miss out you In the meantime, form and freshness opulence where splendid vintage, aromas explosive where a marriage made in heaven, and the beauty soft, of dense tannic structures will lift The White Wines: White The ” Whilst Whilst ” we prefer prefer we Wines made from made from Wines We act delicacy with infinite in We ” ” ” Pessac-Leognan, sadly heavily impacted by mildew, has impacted mildew, by sadly heavily Pessac-Leognan, the noblesse of the terroir. and expresses depth great The wines from the Médoc have an imperial quality Médoc the have from wines The particularly consistent, is in excellence Their them. to northern or the colder such as Saint-Estèphe terroirs its homogeneity. is notable for Saint-Julien Pauillac. At Saint-Emilion and Pomerol the wines are positively positively the wines are and Pomerol Saint-Emilion At part increased the by Cabernet of rejuvenated majestic, in the blends. Franc are soft and aromatic, with all the legendary with all the softare and aromatic, refinement berries of the small size and the The of this grape. thickness their skins of in very concentrated resulted wines. The Merlots are well structured and remain beautifully beautifully structured and remain Merlots well The are Cabernets The levels. of their high alcohol in spite fresh The The Red Wines: the cellar, on wines that possess as much complexity of possess as much complexity on wines that the cellar, promise do they as qualities of abundance and aromas come. the decades to for What went into the cellar at all the propertiesat the cellar was into went What fruit. and highly aromatic extremely concentrated small, La Conseillante, of Château Marielle Director Cazaux, “ speaks with emotion : than those made from early harvests and grapes that are early are harvests that from made those than grapes and in slight seek out the freshness to have You crisp. too over-ripeness. to harvest a day in advance rather than a day late. than a day rather harvestto in advance a day reveals Roteboeuf Tertre Mitjavile of Château François “ philosophy: different us a quite to age better of decadence picked on the verge grapes Each château is free to harvest according to their own own their to harvest to according free is château Each co-owner Château at Vauthier, Pauline style. chosen “ vision of things : clear in her is quite Ausone all flabbiness is avoided by the practiceof whole bunch avoided is all flabbiness vinification.

5/ LEGRAND SELECTION ”, says says ”, We think that this year’s red wines in both the Médoc and red this year’s think that We that the team at Suduiraut have managed to produce produce managed to have Suduiraut at the team that and elegance. their freshness for notable are After nearly 35 years as Technical Director of Château of Château Director Technical as nearlyAfter 35 years knows Jean-René Matignon Baron, Longueville Pichon every to is also driven detail; he the wisdom of attending This responsibility. a deep sense of environmental by tisanes and organic introduce to has led him attitude lawnmower. fertilizers and an automated the beginning at holding their breath His were team the end at restored of mind was but peace of the year an the vines permitted of autumn, when the weather extended this vintage’s ripening key to period is the that character. exceptional “ seen ever have among the best we are Pomerol and elegance Balance, Christian General Seely. Director purity the hallmarks of this new vintage. are sunshine and a lack of rain In prolonged Sauternes, of botrytis the appearance volumes tiny but the delayed Vignobles Vignobles Millésimes Axa Seely Christian It only once was We worked hard to ensure to hard worked We ”, he explains. From that point on, point that From he explains. ”, ” The result is an exceptionally elegant Château elegant is an exceptionally result The ” structure and great delicacy. structure and great has made this domaine’s 2018 vintage a benchmark for the a benchmark vintage for 2018 has made this domaine’s the juicy thanks to appellation, Merlots and exceptionally tannic a lovely the wine give together that Cabernets fresh labouring to control the natural power of our Cabernet of our power natural the control labouring to Sauvignons. perfectly supple, and fruit crunchy lovely with Tertre, du soil of Giscours and clay limestone The tannins. integrated something extraordinary “ moderation. was his watchword while simultaneously balanced, the Merlotsthat stayed agriculture and a glorious end to the summer in Margaux, and a glorious end to agriculture du and Château Giscours of both Château the terroir “ its full potential. reach to able was Tertre had we realised we the Merlots had that we in the vats He is proving worthy of his role as spiritual son, making worthy of his role He is proving very much have would wines which Albada-Jelgersma the principles of biodynamic to Thanks appreciated. Beek, who keenly feels the loss of Albada Jelgersma’s Beek, Jelgersma’s Albada the loss of keenly feels who his continuing to has committed intellectual leadership, excellence; pursuing 23 years work. spent His predecessor do the same. to Beek intends Van passionately oenophile Dutch businessman was President President businessman was oenophile Dutch passionately and proprietor company operating Giscours of the Château Van Alexander Managing Director Tertre. du of Château Eric Albada Jelgersma passed away on 21 June. This on 21 June. Eric Jelgersma passed away Albada Vignobles Vignobles Jelgersma Albada Eric Albada Jelgersma 6/ LEGRAND SELECTION just reveal what isalready there Anne &Olivier Bernard and exceptional concentration. vintage yet vintage, Olivierbelieves that 2018ishisown “ While 2010 was, inhisopinion,areference-point that “ recognises for red wineandSauvignon Blancfor thewhites. He ofCabernet Sauvignonplanting ortheprioritising management ofthesoil’s water levels, high-density whether that’s conversion to biodynamicpractice, the the excellence duChevalier’s ofDomaine wines, to continue to introduce elements that willensure And it ispreciselythat impelshim thisknowledge to repeat that “ intimately “ for terroir that have always beenhisguiding principles. on passingdown to for hissonstherespect nature and immense surrounding forest. These days, heisfocused ofsecret garden, shelteredfamily in1983,isasort by an that since hehascarefully itsacquisition by nurtured his Olivier Bernard’s beloved property, ahiddenvineyard Famille Bernard Vignobles To getthebestfrom your land, youthat land mustknow ”, says Olivier, aman ofgreat wholikes humility ”, blend of freshness, power an almost perfect the terroir isalways we themaster: humans biodynamics hasbeenagamechanger ”. ”. best best Jean-Michel Laporte Famille Bignon-Cordier Vignobles is justirresistible ! “ Talbot 2018is, according to Jean-Paul Bignon always beenanincomparable host. an elegant way to pay homageto theiraunt, whohas have decided to open the estate up to wine tourism – lease oflife. Lorraine Cordier’s nieces and nephews As for Sénéjac, itisaboutto experience asecond begin to understandtherhythms ofthisancient place. thetimeto takeownership ofthelandandtoLaporte successor. This gentle transition gave Jean-Michel vintage: Jean-Pierre Marty, who is retiring, and his all aboutfamily. itwas aduothat So created thisnew that bearswitnessto onetruth: Talbot hasalways been success, you seeanuninterrupted lineofsuccession youIf lookat thelistofpeopleresponsible for Talbot’s of thefamilytakebaton from theirelders. They are alsodelighted to watch generation asthefifth hundredth year running this Saint-Julien Fourth Growth. exuberance of the Cordier family’s celebrations of their This year, Château Talbot vibrating is practically from the both powerful and elegant, with a hint of soulfulness that andelegant, withahint ofsoulfulnessthat both powerful ” © Vignobles Famille Bignon-Cordier

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” his wines’ tannins. The The tannins. wines’ his ” polishes ” (that is, non-mechanised) punching-down non-mechanised) is, (that ” muscular they are wonderfully fresh, with citrus aromas and wonderfully aromas citrus with are they fresh, topped such as peaches and apricots, fruits, lots of white pepper. of green notes by Daniel Cathiard is an entrepreneur of genius, so it’s it’s so genius, of entrepreneur an is Cathiard Daniel importancethe surpriseno understood he that of headed up team, with a great himself surrounding who joined the Teitgen, Fabien Director Vineyard by He is ago. 25 years Director Technical business as Vineyard Laudeho and Yan Master supported Cellar by the to contribute all three Manager Nicolas Poumeyrau; decision-making process. principles apply the of biodynamic to continue They achieves vineyard the that ensure to order in agriculture its terroir. fully expresses the wine and its potential It Cathiard this purity that is precisely of expression “ is seekingas he a by followed optimum ripeness, picked at are grapes “ gentle. which is reliably salty and very mineral, smooth, beautifully are reds The whites, the for As force. and freshness between balanced Vignobles Vignobles Cathiard Cathiard Daniel & Florence

” ” wines. wines. ” ” And certainly, certainly, And ” enormous ”, he says, admitting that admitting that he says, ”, ”, a wine of incredible breadth breadth a wine of incredible ”, ”, fit to join the ranks of the greatest greatest ranks of the to join the fit ”, you would almost be tempted to think you you think to tempted be almost would you benchmark explodes in the mouth like a bomb, then radiates like a bomb, in the mouth explodes If you only look at the figures, you will never succeed will never you the figures, only look at If you absolutely shattering absolutely through your whole body, provoking unexpected shivers. provoking whole body, your through A new “ ! such as 1961 or 1970 vintages, Borie a Ducru-Beaucaillou was mentions 2018 that “ “ that were tasting wines from somewhere else. somewhere tasting wines from were has had terroir The wines of startlingthese are vigour. the last word. in understanding this vintage “ such made before never has he “ adds : He satisfaction, is verythat and with attitude much the his vines. which he approaches “ he loves all life’s pleasures, and that includes the includes and that pleasures, all life’s he loves Hisis a project with others. sharingpleasures of those sensual and both concrete into of ongoing research Bruno Boriewinemaker who is also a hedonist: is a Domaines Domaines Borie Jean-Eugène Borie Bruno 8/ LEGRAND SELECTION Jean-Bernard Grenié, Stéphanie deBoüard-Rivoal, Hubert deBoüard deLa Forest the traditional ageinginsmallercasks. large oakbarrels have beenbrought in to supplement gentlest procedures. that thisyear, itisnosurprise So two to thecellar, thisisanestate where faithisplaced inthe continual research andinnovation. From thevineyard of organic isjustoneelement principles ofapolicy available infour orfive years, butthechoice to follow The first bottlesoforganic Angélus shouldbecome uncle, Jean-Bernard Grenier. advice andthebenefitofhis experience, as doesher inhernew torole. offer Herfather hersupport provides organic agriculture. The oldergeneration isrightthere such as moving the entire vineyard of in the direction changes that herdedication reflect to boosting quality, This young woman is putting all her energy into making recognising. dedication that herforebears wouldin have nodifficulty this First Growth, to shebrings therole adynamismand Stéphanie. The eighth generation ofthefamilyto run responsible for itsfullexpression isHubert’s daughter belongs to Château Angélus, andthewinemaker terroir winemaker issimplyto reveal, enhance andexpress that “ Famille deBoüard Vignobles A great wineistheexpression ofterroir; thetaskof ”, de Boüard. says Hubert The terroir in question Stéphanie coming isperpetually upwithnewchallenges. freshness. drawn, notablefor tanninsandawelcome silky burstof The 2018winesare ready for theyare themarket: finely one ofthemostrenowned restaurants inBordeaux. family portfolio. Justrecently, sheacquired Le Gabriel, star,Michelin butStéphanie hascontinued to buildthe a historic Saint-Émilion restaurant, rapidly received itsfirst isthelatestother activities, ofthese. Le Logis delaCadène, Gastronomy, whichisalogical additionto theestate’s 9/ LEGRAND SELECTION

” ” ” and ” I love the I love ” he exclaims, he exclaims, ” charming, unctuous, charming, the most impressive one we one we the most impressive 2018 is entirely our vintage. 2018 is entirely ”, says Audebert. “ Audebert. says ”, ” What a difference a year has made! a a difference What an earthiness, the clay from a density comes that silkiness to its structure that is entirely unprecedented. unprecedented. silkiness is entirely its structure that to as ever. it is as pure Yet Berliqueta pastryis like adornedwith fruits, of red full “ Audebert flavour. Pomerol the wine an explicitly gives “ Rauzan-Ségla the says is such densityit has made: a with and depth, ever have This year, Nicolas Audebert has concentrated on Nicolas Audebert has concentrated year, This the acquisition, latest Chanel’s Vignobles redesigning Everyadjoins Canon. which vine Berliquet vineyard, of old and each parcel identified has been individually among work careful This picked separately. vines was modify the harvesting and to the vines led him dates in and extractionadapt the maceration procedures to of with the age of each group in accordance the cellar “ vines. “ with a certainadding, pride: “ wine is flagship Canon’s of lots with elegant, and expansive simultaneously on the finish limestone it! into can almost bite smoothness of the fruit: you Vignobles Vignobles Chanel Audebert Nicolas

an unusual sensuality and vivacity. an unusual sensuality and vivacity. and that the wines will if anything gain in ethereal gain in ethereal the wines will if anything and that loveliness! with opulent, remarkably yet 2018s are fresh The cellar that lies underground can accommodate two two can accommodate lies underground that cellar It seems certain once. at vintages Lynch-Bages that after year, year miracles, its accustomed will produce Jean-Michel into the new glass building, located in the in the located Jean-Michelnew glass building, the into under still Inside cathedral, this village. Bages of centre sit the vats in light, bathed construction but already The part of the their first harvest. awaiting like statues, Chung. accompany to experience It is an almost mystical of the Louvre Pyramid. It Pyramid. also a friendshipthat was of the Louvre son Jean-Michel’s when so that generations, crossed it was Jean-Charles his cellar, rebuild decided to son Chien call on Ieoh Ming’s him to for natural entirely who has just died at the age of 102, and Jean- at who has just died and a profound it was years; 30 lasted Michel Cazes building site the at founded relationship productive The friendship between the architect leoh Ming leoh friendship the architect between The Pei, Domaines Cazes Famille Cazes Jean-Charles 10/ LEGRAND SELECTION Romain Depons individual parcels hasgiven thewinesbetter definition. weight. There’s noquestionthat thedecisionto focus on The 2018 wines are andappetising, fruity withlovely in 2016,into thosemadefrom theLaFleur plots. from thelovely clay ofChâteau Trimoulet, purchased suchasthejudiciousblendingofwine interventions of potential in the 62ha of vineyard and has prompted estate’s soils. This studyofterroir hasuncovered allsorts the completion to ofhisambitiousproject mapthe work reaches itsculmination in-depth thisyearHis with he setsoutto bolster theestate’s globalreputation. the Director’s role, and Valérie himas Befve to support 15 years’ experience with Vignobles to prepare him for She ishandingover to Depons, Romain whohas powered work for herremarkable Vignobles Dassault. from anequallydedicated team,plus support has down. For over 20years, herpassionfor Saint-Émilion, the estate from 1996until thisyear, whenshestepped Laurence Brun,following inherfather’s footsteps, ran DassaultEstates Wine Vignobles

Jean-Hubert Delon Delon Domaines to mindthewinesofLoire. fresh liquorice, plus a hint of Cabernet Franc that brings an outstandingfloral bouquetwith notes of violetand sense:the Néninboasts has now fruitinevery borne fully mature. This approach, rather for daring thetime, from Léoville LasCases andplanted in1997,isnow and taut Cabernet Franc. The latter, from cuttings taken Merlot The ofsilky 2018 Nénin isahappy marriage mysteries. will needto wait patiently for thewineto reveal allits precise, ifstillatouch closedat thispoint: connoisseurs Growth, iscomplex andthe2018hasarare and depth.It and vinifiedwiththecare devoted normally to a First Léoville LasCases isaSaint-Julien icon, itsvinestended Courtier.Romain year, anew Technical Director arrives at Château Nénin: personality,distinct thanks to its unique terroir. This wines extremelyapproachable, buteachonehasa all that hard not onlyare work: allthevariousproperties’ deal ofhisteams butnow theycanenjoy theresults of Director GeneralPierre Graffeuille demandsa great 11/ LEGRAND SELECTION

they say, speaking as one. they say, We used to keep very quiet; now, we want to want we keep very used to quiet; now, We admirable wines, assisted by Technical Director Rémi Director Technical by assisted wines, admirable di Constanzo. with rich and intense, 2018 is pure, Saint-Pierre Château fruit. and intense elegance velvety structure, impressive Now that extensive renovations and a successful hand- successful and a renovations extensive that Now been accomplished, to the next have off generation The a period of reflection. for the time has come Domaines at Henri in charge family members newly on their communications Martin focus to decided have “ strategy. are” be clear about who we of goodwill, store an impressive accrued have They continuing unity their to to thanks their dedication and who of the brilliant predecessor the good work the estate. founded bequeathed Henri Martin, son of a Médoc cooper, in 1942 when follow to an example his descendants the first vintage creating for sole responsibility he took his whole dedicate Gloria. He would of Château tenacity and passion, to and his considerable life, Saint-Julien the prestigious from gaining recognition the children Today, his wines. Classés for Crus Grands of creating the tradition continue Triaud of Jean-Louis Domaines Domaines Martin Henri Triaud Famille

”. ”, due partly ”, ”, sums up the 2018 ”, – Noémie has shown – Noémie has shown revolutionary Perceptibly Tannin Silk Tannin Perceptibly harvests of cashmere The texture is elegant; the length incredible. the length incredible. is elegant; texture The which only he fully understands: “ which only he fully understands: with fleshy, 2018 shines: it is complex, L’Église-Clinet beautiful tannins. and really of aromas a rich range Durantou, who congratulates himself on having known himself on having who congratulates Durantou, “ of his share of a haiku – a Japanese poem – via the last verse vintage to the unexpected weather conditions but also to the to also but conditions unexpectedthe weather to Cabernet of a plot of the first time ever, inclusion, for blend. in the L’Église-Clinet Franc wine down to his children! to wine down “ as viewed was vintage This father his own from inherited in the vines. her sisters than marked interest a more is as who whether this winemaker, Only time will tell has passed his passion for as he is reserved, talented and his works of art.and his works nurtures Each of them the others. attached strongly feel of his daughters all three While himself Durantou the family property that to – a treasure Denis Durantou has three loves: his family, his vines his vines his family, loves: has three Denis Durantou Vignobles Vignobles Durantou Durantou Denis

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in two wind turbines, in order to avoid further avoid anxiety to in in order turbines, wind in two spring of another frost. the event Blanc style. of the Cheval example is a fine vintage This and all-encompassing; structure is refined the The finish with a crunchy and lingering, streamlined flavours without losing its freshness. last forever, seems to that and fruitytouch of spice, floral with a aromas, The still longer. remain After last year’s frost, the decision was taken to invest invest to taken the decision was frost, last year’s After

” Our forty-four tanks enable ”. He says : “ : He says ”. one that is now shaping the next shaping is now one that pixels – give them the time to express themselves fully and to wait fully and to themselves express them the time to give calmestthe in choose, we before winter of depth the until each of our wines. the ideal blend for way, a Cheval Blanc with clean contours and high definition – and high definition Blanc with clean contours a Cheval “ a wine with to vinification, for separate keep each of our parcels us to colours that the team will blend to create the shades create will blend to the team that colours Cheval. Blanc and Petit of Cheval In Pierre-Olivier the tank room, design tries his best to all the plots redefined, one by one. The result is that the result is that The one. by one all the plots redefined, types different on ten 39 hectares 44 parcels comprise the These are classified. carefully each now of soil, in it reveal to order in understand the terroir, wish to The drives is what a manner as possible, and precise as pure been studied and and subsoils have soils The this team. the Technical Manager, can rely on Vineyard Manager Vineyard on can rely Manager, Technical the with the support of Arnaud Nicolas Corporandy, Director. Financial the company’s de Laforcade, with every faculty intent on the soil, the skywith every on the soil, and their faculty intent an incredibly Lurton has put together Pierre vineyard. solid team Pierre-Olivier Blanc wines. of Cheval Clouet, generation us instantly to another dimension. Nonetheless, it is dimension. Nonetheless, another to us instantly the wine important who create men and women the to all winemakers, above they are that remember we that The mere evocation of the name Cheval Blanc transports of the name Cheval evocation mere The Vignobles Vignobles Arnault & Bernard Frère Albert Clouet & Pierre-Olivier Lurton Pierre 14/ LEGRAND SELECTION Baptiste, Sylvie, Jacques &Julie Guinaudeau scale trials comescale trials to – fruition–thetenth andfinalact This year alsoseesnine years of research andfull- understated yet sophisticated. Guinaudeau style, andtheresult isavenue that is wherever possible. theorderlyThe reflects construction with natural materials suchasstone andwood used tohas beenconstructed blendwithitssurroundings, operation. The buildingthat housesthesemachines level ofprecision reminiscent ofaSwiss watchmaking to thefamilyhavedeserve, a adapted theirmachinery each parcel withthecare itsindividualcharacteristics a longtime;now, at last, itisfinished.Inorder to vinify technical equipment. beendreamingThey’ve ofthisfor First amongtheseisthecompleted renovation oftheir realisation closeto ofprojects theirrespective hearts. intimately. And thisyear, allofthemare celebrating the as closepossibleto theirvines, to understandthem their own inwhichto indulgethevisceral needto be outaplace of of theGuinaudeaufamilyhascarved it were theyoungest ofmany siblings, eachmember in theirpocket-size vineyard, whichtheycare for asif Whether they’re at theancestral or homeinMouliac Vignerons Guinaudeau

with the birth ofLes Perrièreswith thebirth deLafleur. “ white, full-bodied, withgreat texture, lengthandintensity. Champs Libres isonce againasuperlative Bank Right purity. Les Perrières islinear, andfresh; compact ithasgreat to acreamy that isquintessentially silkiness Pomerol. Pensées 2018hasanelegance andfreshness married balance and lengthonthetongue. the vintage’s finestwines, thanks to itsincomparable ofthepalate… thisis without doubtoneof part every Lafleur 2018isamany-faceted jewel that shineson when theyreach at last. maturity intuition regarding theirpotential. 2018isthevintage plots;hehasfollowedused to look closelyat certain his road that goesbetween LafleurandGrand Village, he explains Baptiste, theinstigator oftheproject. From the been moving towards this; now touch we it can actually We have ” 15/ LEGRAND SELECTION

around. It they only understand clay-limestone that is true personality discuss the They the vintage, of soils. their aristocratic the wines, of aromas the elegant you must time of length the and flavours and tannins maceration. has undergone drink a wine that to wait and the cellar is an artisanalenter to Wine creation: everythingfind in the glass discussed while was that vines Tertre of admiring the amphitheatre were you the so-called No matter is truly a delight. personality every afresh year. occurs the miracle vintage, of the knowthis is a family of great you that is how That winemakers. your hand, lead you into their world and show you you and show world their into lead you hand, your

simple language that is comprehensible to everyone: to is comprehensible simple language that take They them, everything to clear. listening becomes same hymn sheet when it comes to their vineyards and and their vineyards to sheet when it comes same hymn unitytheir wines: it is this most astonishing is their that but in their vision with passion, convey They attribute. Parents and children, the Mitjavile family all sing from the the Mitjavile sing from family all and children, Parents Vignobles Vignobles Mitjavile Famille Mitjavile & Loulou Nina François, 16/ LEGRAND SELECTION as agreat vintage. aromas ofthiswineallindicate that 2018willgodown The discreet power, persistence charming and honeyed will become apparent. finish withahint ofcacao.In time, itsimmensepotential of elegantits structure and supple tannins and its classic 2018 is utterly seductive, thanks to The Chasse-Spleen removed before fermentation begins. machine inorder grapes to are ensure that allimperfect equipment withtheadditionofa Tribaie sorting This year, Villars-Foubet hasinvested inhertechnical to banishmelancholy, have lived upto itsnamesowell! whichinFrench canChasse-Spleen, Rarely means and sheisalsoadeptat boostingthetroops’ morale. in order to lessenthephysical ofvineyard impact work, are encouraged to usethegymfor two hoursaweek, inthevineyard.instituting bestpractice So, employees remains asintent onboostingherteam’s ason spirits refuses to leteven thissquashher natural optimism.She for thelast18years, who hasheadeduptheproperty However,them ofhalftheharvest. Céline Villars-Foubet, blowanother terrible mildew, inmid-July: whichrobbed received After thefrost yet of2017,Chasse-Spleen Céline Villars-Foubet &Jean-Pierre Foubet Merlaut Vignobles

Stephan von NeippergStephanvon NeippergComtevon Vignobles von Neipperg’s greatest vintages yet. seems likely thatmelting tannins. this will be one of It and energy, withbeautiful, crunchy black fruitand of Bordeaux’s displaying incredible Bank, depth Right The result is wines that are among the finest expressions into October. from alengthy spellofidyllicsunshine that lasted right required oversight, although they benefitted greatly optimum maturity. The Cabernet Sauvignon vinesalso to care theMerlots to nurture painstaking rainfall, taking into protectingeffort thevinesfrom spring theheavy has proven more generous. The team putenormous fromterribly 2017frost theApril butthe2018vintage ofthevonThe Neipperg majority vineyards suffered healthy vineyards to future generations. Neipperg, itisabsolutely essential that hebequeath constitutes bestpractice. For Comte Stephan von environment, while still experimenting with what vineyard workers takegreat care to the respect As has been the case for several vintages now, the 17/ LEGRAND SELECTION

th ”, according to Catherine. to according ”, a very wine accessible presence felt: the wine has depth, complexity and the wine has depth, complexity felt: presence which is 80% Aîné, Gravet Petit The weight. impressive is wonderfully with forward rounded, Franc, Cabernet fruit: “ Catherine Papon-Nouvel comes from a family that a family that from comes Papon-Nouvel Catherine has been making the 18 since wine in Saint-Émilion three with the In entrusted she was 1998, century. properties including Saint-Émilion Clos family estates, each has its While Aîné. Gravet and Petit Saint-Julien their share estates the two cellar, and its own vats own the plan is for The and human resources. technical at base themselves to teams sales and administrative in the heart of the village. Clos Saint-Julien, since farmed been organically propertiesThe have 2018 of mildew the and frost 2017 the however, 2008; choice whether this courageous cast some doubt over Fortunately, best interest. in the vineyards’ really was Franc, Cabernet are vines majoritythe of Catherine’s Under these which is a particularly variety. resistant see to breath her holding is she conditions, difficult happens nextwhat year. makes its of Clos Saint-Julien terroir limestone The Vignobles Vignobles Papon-Nouvel Papon Catherine

”. 2018 is a ” is the famous response is the famous response ” ”, admitted Moueix: experience that has come has come Moueix: that admitted experience ”, Our experience in California was useful when it came toit when useful was California in Ourexperience Get out of my sunlight! Get out of my Moueix has come to the conclusion that “ that the conclusion Moueix to has come it – it explains the terroir just express doesn’t that vintage balanced, with smooth tannins and beguiling aromas. aromas. beguiling and tannins smooth with balanced, power great is of the first sensation Bélair-Monange, At harmonious fresh. and and long is finale the tannins; who built the Dominus cellars and the refectory for and the refectorywho built the Dominus cellars for with the design. entrusted were La Fleur-Petrus, and simultaneously flamboyant taste wines Pomerol The Construction work startedConstructionwork Bélair at new cellar on the the for ready be will it that is Monange:intention the 2020 harvest. Herzog and De architects Meuron, Swiss Six people were put to work in the vineyard all summer all the vineyard in work put to were Six people up adds damage – that to minimise drought specifically hours of painstaking 16,800 to work. from coping with extreme heat at their American estate, their American estate, at with extreme heat coping from Dominus. avoid damage from the cruel rays of a burning sun. rays the cruel damage from avoid “ preserving and charmthese the characteristic of freshness wines Diogenes of Sinope gave to Alexander the Great, the Great, Alexander to gave Diogenes of Sinope his 2018 Moueix introduced Édouard is how and that to way a find he had to year, This a tasting. wines at “ Domaines Moueix Jean-Pierre Moueix & Édouard Christian 18/ LEGRAND SELECTION fruit, thelatter notablefor itsfloral delicacy. they offerthe packedwithpretty the drinker: former same place, theyare entirely in thepleasures distinct While Le GayandLa Violette were bothmadeinthe tothe winesandweofspace feel are rather starting short “ and hehasnow sethissights onrenovating thecellar: the scope ofmicro-vinification to includeallthewines, five thermo-regulators that allowed Parent to broaden The fermenting room was rethought four years ago, with covers, to thegreat relief ofall. toreaction frost thedestructive of2017stayed under Agrofrost frostbusting machine – that was bought in for that worry. The apparatus –bougies, windturbine, This year, there thanjustification hasbeenmore worry outthefullpotentialbring ofthesewines. that trio istireless initsmissiontoof aremarkable Pelleriti Rolland, andtheoenologist heispart Michel is absolute. Along withtheArgentine engineer Marcelo Péré-Vergé: hiscommitment to thefamilyvineyards ParentHenri heirto isaworthy hismother, Catherine Henri Parent Péré-Vergé Vignobles The recently planted vinesare now ready for inclusionin ”.

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flagship wine would be made this year at year Rieussec; would be made this wine flagship Rieussec. de Carmes les go into made will wine all the the usual half production was where In Pomerol, has made one of the Vazard Jean-Pascal quantity, Pauillac, seen. In ever have we Évangiles prettiest the Duhart-Milonand bursting with fruit: an is fleshy about say we can what And wine. generous extremely and sophistication elegance, which shines with the Lafite, can! bottles of this wine as you as many Cellar subtlety. In Sauternes, the weather conditions meant that no that meant conditions the weather In Sauternes,

vintage, th the enfantthe ”, has really put the teams on the spot and pushed and spot the on teams the put really has ”, terrible accomplishments. all their previous outdo them to each expand on their very different stories and so each stories very on their each expand different individual identity. their own to weight give “ nicknamed Saskia by vintage, new The DNA of each of the Rothschilds’ Bordeaux vineyards, vineyards, Bordeaux DNA of each of the Rothschilds’ terroir. its to suited everyentirely is which of one Duhart-Milon, and Rieussec will l’Évangile, Accordingly, This is quite a change in outlook! is quite This remains the flagship of the Domaines; Lafite Naturally, define the to has attempted the new team however, dawned. This entails the development of well-defined development the entails This dawned. including practices, and sustainable agricultural and biodynamic agriculture. organic into research On the occasion of the presentation of the 150 the of presentation the of occasion the On tables the tasting round the expertsgathered all were had era new a that message the masse en hear to took over the Domaines, aided by Jean-Guillaume by aided the Domaines, over took means a new of directors A new team CEO. as her Prats modus operandi. It has been a year since Baron Eric’s daughter Saskia daughter Eric’s Baron It since a year has been Domaines Domaines Rothschild-Lafite de Barons Prats & Jean-Guillaume de Rothschild Saskia 20/ LEGRAND SELECTION Hervé Gouinet Philippe Dhalluin on thevineyards. The south-facingterroir ofMouton Unfortunately, weather hadanegative thedry impact juicein order that was to aspure extract aspossible. gave to rise apreference for long, delicate macerations, exceptionally concentrated tannins and sugars, which calm harvest. The grapes pickedwere smallwith very tannins to slowly ripen andgently, whichmadefor avery The weather thissummer and autumnallowed the according to eachproperty’s individualrequirements. agriculture is sustainable, organic or biodynamic, demanding combination ofviticultural techniques: full majesticpotential, Philippe Dhalluin pursuesa To ensure thefamily’s variouswinesachieve their word “ the asa hillock was known “ soil withtraces ofiron oxide. oldFrench, In anearthen metres of Garonne gravel, sitting atop a limestone-marl is to conjure upthosefabulousoutcrops eight ofnearly exceptional terroir: to hearthewords ‘ dimension. The prestige ofthisnameisatribute to an into another thewine-lover transports Rothschild Just themention Baron ofDomaines Philippe de Baron Philippe deRothschild Domaines Mouton ”. mothon ”, from whichwe derive Mouton Rothschild ’

and Château d’Armailhac, onagravel hilltop, produced before there isnoneleft! – oneto for bescooped upswiftly one’s personalcellar tiny quantities produced makethisvintage arare find of lushness, freshness andstructure as sweet ascandy. “ are abundant, creamy, androunded; theheadyaromas property’s mostglowing success stories. The tannins 2018makesitoneofthe of theMouton Rothschild The uniquearomatic concentration andvelvety feel makeup ofthesoils. thanks to adifferent exposure andtheclay-limestone wasClerc less affected, Milon witha lossof just10%, lost30%oftheircollective harvest. the two properties grapes that suffered from evaporation due to theheat; 2018 is a successful three-way blend 2018 isasuccessful blend three-way ” says Philippe. The 21/ LEGRAND SELECTION

from their Saint-Émilion property is vividly fruity, property Saint-Émilion their from fruity, vividly is powerful of energy. and full Le Pin 2018 is a wine of great complexity, with a complexity, is a wine of great 2018 Pin Le delicate a and of full bouquet fruit, ripe floral fresh, 2018, this wine L’If for As on the palate. persistence in the tasting room the eight parcels, which together which together parcels, the eight in the tasting room demonstrate of vineyards, 2.5ha make up the property’s complementary. entirely are their differences that taking their place at their parents’ side. taking their parents’ at their place and precision selections made with exceptional Plot are meet every challenge, even to the point of declining to of declining to the point to meet every even challenge, Thienpont the case in 2003, as was a vintage, release two have He and Fiona the top. at has kept his place both already in wine and both interested daughters, Pin was henceforth regarded as the ultimate in Pomerol in Pomerol as the ultimate henceforth was regarded Pin to get wine-lovers fight wines – the one that continually to determination his ironclad to Thanks hands on. their disarming simplicity and with total devotion to each to disarming simplicity devotion and with total His rapidly dedication stage of the production process. paid off: about his 1982 vintage raved ParkerRobert his Le that was result The it 100 points. and awarded to buy a tiny plot next door to Vieux Château Certan, Château Vieux plot next door to buy a tiny to his that He decided right then the end of the 1970s. at with – made wine garage a – wine personal a be would Jacques Thienpont was very was when he managed young Thienpont Jacques Domaines Domaines Thienpont Thienpont William & George Fiona, Jacques,

Vignobles Vauthier-Mazière Alain et Pauline Vauthier

vine treatments are 100% organic. The family’s vision of sustainability is broader than just their own plots of vines: they are concerned about the properties’ entire ecosystem. They have planted hedges, fruit trees and aromatic plants around the vineyards to create a mutually beneficial environment that will preserve and protect the fauna.

Chapelle d’Ausone 2018 is something unprecedented: There is something poetic about the landscape of a new parcel of old vines has been introduced into the Ausone. From its rocky vantage point, the château blend for the first time. The other wines build on the overlooks the vines, their outer reaches surrounded successes of previous years: Château La Clotte 2018 is by drystone walls, their foliage reaching towards the once again a vibrant burst of minerality and fruit, while sunlight. Even the property’s name pays homage to a the Ausone, profound and pure, demonstrates the 23/ LEGRAND SELECTION Latin poet, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, who declaimed nobility of its lineage with a reliability, from one year to his love for the Bordeaux vineyards in numerous the next, that is itself extraordinary. poems.

In future, it will be Pauline Vauthier’s task to nurture this mythical terroir, with its four centuries of viticultural history. The dynamic thirtysomething is the eleventh generation of Vauthier winemakers; her career so far has been a faultless continuation of her father’s successes. Her talents are visible in both vineyard and winery, and her unwavering focus has enabled her to really grasp the subtleties of Ausone’s timeless style. “I spend a lot more time in jeans and boots, in the vineyards with our dogs, than I do at tastings in town” Pauline confesses: she is clearly deeply attached to her land. In future, she will also have the support of her brother Edouard, who has returned to the family property to take on the position of international spokesperson.

This year, the Vauthier family wanted to take a few more steps in an environmentally friendly direction, but without running full tilt after certification. To this end, several of the properties now operate under biodynamic principles, and for the first time all the

25/ LEGRAND SELECTION ” instructive We are pondering are We ” Branaire-Ducru seems to exist in another era. The team team The Branaire-Ducruera. another in exist to seems and the working changes tried and practices are rarely tested. its to according vinified is variety, each parcel, Each is micromanagement this individual requirements; stainless temperature-controlled, 28 made possible by is ruling nobody while And, sizes. different in vats steel they room, out further in the vat innovations technical only happen if they servedwould the long-established with its purity and style, freshness of fruit, Branaire structural elegance. “ been an 2018 will have event, In any Château Château Branaire-Ducru Maroteaux François-Xavier The 2018 is a very expressive wine of great nobility, with nobility, wine of great 2018 is a veryThe expressive tannins. mature underlying its impressively a freshness in other very linear wine, accessible… is a classic, This typically Branaire! words, vintage for winemaker Jean-Dominique Videau and Videau winemaker Jean-Dominique for vintage their refined have unusual conditions The his team. “ understanding of their vineyards: these very adapt to dry can help each parcel we how Septembers.

’, which means to lower lower to which means ’, Baisse-Voile Beychevelle 2018 is a worthy sequel to the estate’s long the estate’s 2018 is a worthy sequel to Beychevelle and complex, Rich, creamy line of superb vintages. underlyingit has a flick of pencil-lead and a beautiful remarkably are gentle. acidity; however, the tannins, for instance, one tank was reserved solely for whole- reserved one tank was solely for instance, for bunch fermentation. like decorations encircling its huge windows. Now that that Now its huge windows. encircling like decorations of small with its array facility, this high-tech they have of small parcels, the individual vinification tanks for is plenty of opportunitythere Last year, experiment. to nautical theme echoes of that are there Here, which has wave- everywhere, in the new cellar, including This gesture of respect gave the estate its name estate the of respect gave gesture This ‘ or – Beychevelle guardian a griffin, the sails – and its emblem, a ship with wine-cup, its prow. at of Dionysus’s Beychevelle, would lower their sails as a sign of their of sign a as sails their lower would Beychevelle, of the the Duke of Epernon, to the Admiral allegiance owner. first was also the Château’s fleet who French There is a legend that ships, as they sailed past ships, a legend that is There Château Château Beychevelle Blanc Philippe

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the silky elegance ”. This is the Château’s second year year second Château’s the is This ”. ”. The autumn weather meant that the that meant weather autumn The ”. I’ve done it done I’ve from that terroir,” he concludes. he concludes. terroir,” that from As of 2018, Jean-Francis Pécresse is proud to be able to is proud Pécresse of 2018, Jean-Francis As to say:“ and it has been viticulture organic to of conversion trouble. much too causing mildew without success, a Ecocert certification working is also towards Pécresse year of production, the first for and is preparing been have that veryof some 2019, in parcels promising 8,000 vines per hectare. at replanted such a sunny expect might from we what Contrary to overly nor alcoholic neither is wine the summer, “ with it is redolent tannic; instead, of the Merlot minerality of perfectly and the pure mature Franc Cabernet picking once only concern, started on 30 September, gauge the maturity to of the individual parcels. was “This on the plateau a limestone from 2018 comes and sea creatures Right fossilised Bank made of ancient expectwould of a wine I it has exactly the refinement Château Château Canon-Pécresse Pécresse Jean-Francis

. kalon” ”. Today Jean- Today ”. magnificent expression magnificent Myheart Calon at is ” that holds the secret to the year’s the year’s to holds the secret that ” For Laurent Duffau, it is 2018’s “ 2018’s is it Duffau, Laurent For of this terroir remarkable Ségur. Calon this place has been kept intact, the skill to this place thanks and de and Alain Derasse Anne architects, of two devotion is a passion. whom restoration for Ville, La had become extremely dilapidated. Its reopening dilapidated. extremely become had brings to renovation, after a comprehensive this year, spirit of The of wide-ranging a close six years works. Sauvignon. With two or three hectares planted each hectares planted three or two With Sauvignon. a proportion this star variety reach should of 70% year, task remaining The 2028. holdings by of the property’s which the old Ségur family residence, rescue to was pace of change has accelerated. There has been some There of change has accelerated. pace close with more the vineyards, of reconceptualising proportion and an increasing of Cabernet planting Arkéa, takes this one step further:Arkéa, takes this one step are his roots “ and heartis language in the Breton in Brittany, the on the scene, this banking appeared Since group its owners. The Marquis of Ségur, who also made wine who also made wine of Ségur, Marquis The its owners. “ : say to liked Lafite, at principal shareholder, Calon’s of President Denis, Pierre It makes a lot of hearts beat faster, startingIt with those of of hearts makes a lot faster, beat Château Château Ségur Calon Millet Vincent et Dufau Laurent 28/ LEGRAND SELECTION José Sanfins glass. withincredibleharmonious aromas that lingerinthe success stories: thewinesare pure, denseand This vintage looks likeoneoftheappellation’s biggest Cabernet Francs were included inthetop wine. interesting to theblend:forvery aspect thefirsttime, didn’t require great onourpart effort was straightforward, withphenolic extraction “ José emphasises that in the winery, the fermentation doneintime.to bedoubledto geteverything vines to attend to injusteight days, theworkforce had leaf removal where necessary. With more than 50,000 onthevines:targetedefforts pruning, crop thinningand their highstandards. So, once again,theyfocused their remained determined to stay thecourse andmaintain weather,Despite the highlyunpredictable theteams an outstandingvintage. to thegrowing start season,that we such would harvest “ about2018’s thinking the-scenes happy ending: how Estate thebehind- Director describes JoséSanfins “ Cantenac Brown Château Once again, ourhard work has beenrewarded. Nobody would have thought, such a complicated after

” ”. Butthere was a ”is That that that

Bérénice Lurton Climens Château “ resemblance between thisvintagecertain and1985. ‘ the vinefor Bérénice to makeanentire inthis selection For the first time in 26 years, enough grapes on dried Climens 2018 will be a wine of great and contrast. purity Tastings ofthevarious batches inbarrel suggestthat by atiny in2018. production has been followed 2017harvest that thenon-existent ofgrapesOnly asmallquantity whichmeans survived, ‘ the beginning of2018,hervineswere suffering from What withthefrost andthenthelackofsunlight at vineyards have allbeenbiodynamicfor 10years. nearly usrather agitatedleft “ recreating themagic ofClimens. Vintage vintage, after she devotes all her energy to successor inthisfamilyofdedicated winemakers. from theirparents andshehasproved herselfaworthy nine brothers and sisters inherited the family properties Bérénice was Lurton 22 years old when she and her passerillage burn-out A real gem! The 2017frost, whichreduced to nothing, theharvest ’ by the time mildew appeared in the summer. ” shedeclares. ’ it’s style. So that sheseesa not surprising ,” admitsBérénice, whose

29/ LEGRAND SELECTION ” when ” ” We were expecting a rather were We incredible ability adapt to incredible ”, remarks Commercial Director Charles Director Commercial remarks ”, but that isn’t what we got. There’s a freshness There’s got. we what isn’t but that melting tannins and lovely balance and power. Pagodes Pagodes and power. balance melting tannins and lovely ample fruit. magnificent, with is immensely elegant, Next year, Michel Reybier will celebrate 20 years since since 20 years MichelReybier will celebrate Next year, and he is a very d’Estournel, man, happy Cos he bought “ the terroir’s thanks to conditions, weather with a series of difficult confronted as happened last year. of his team and dedication experience combined The each new to their ability respond crucial to to were thinned the they heavily, it rained when So, challenge. In the winery, hoed frequently. soils were the leaves; management their mastery and precise flow of gravity picked grapes cool to of temperature-controlled vats made an enormousduring difference. the summer heat “ surprising: are results The baked wine “ Thomas, the vintage. very given surprising, that’s and open, with d’Estournel 2018 is vibrant Cos The Château Château Cos d’Estournel Thomas Arangoits & Charles Dominique Michel Reybier,

the The ”. that is truethat ”

”. He took the gamble of a gentle fermentation fermentation gentle a of gamble the took He ”. 52% of the harvest. yet with a precise is a stunning wine, result The “ bouquet and immense sophistication. elegant and minimal intervention: no punching down or and minimal intervention: no punching down extraction carried infusion, out solely by pumping over, whole-bunch and for with no maceration, vinification This year, calm harvesting conditions gave Pouthier Pouthier calm harvesting gave conditions year, This choose the route which to of options from a range “ is a 2018 wine result The perfect to balance. itself to complexity; the determination to express the uniquecomplexity; express to the determination the project personality and passion for terroir; of this pursuit of balance; the quest for textural and structural textural the quest for pursuit of balance; first impression is pure velvet; there are also irises, violets, also irises, are there velvet; is pure first impression but the longer you closed the wine is relatively peonies… powerfulhold it in the mouth, the more it becomes. hard work, on this Carmes Haut-Brion terroir that that work, terroir Haut-Brion Carmes on this hard apparent. becoming are garden, town a resembles “ key ingredients: has four success His for recipe Pouthier, the rising star of Bordeaux wine. The Director Director The wine. the rising star of Bordeaux Pouthier, been absolutely has always Haut-Brion of Carmes all his of the results now, and full of ideas; dedicated There’s a great deal of attention directed at Guillaume at directed deal of attention a great There’s Château Château Haut-Brion Les Carmes Pouthier Guillaume 30/ LEGRAND SELECTION Aline Baly one that hasmanagedto retain itsfreshness, hesays. feat: “ impressive complex operation. ButPhilippe haspulledoffan processselection andmadeblendinganextremely demandedarigorous harvest botrytized A particularly on theweather forecast. succession andtheresolve to keepamore careful eye rules,thanks to stricter treatments appliedinquicker “ 90% oftheharvest… “ to withstandasevere attack ofmildewandhelost now 95%organic. Unfortunately, hisvineswere unable agricultural that regime meansitis at theproperty susceptible to illness from thepremise thatStarting “ thebenefitofmodern technical mastery. the property terroir to itspast glory, whilesimultaneouslygiving generations together are to working return theCoutet of thisBarsacPremier Cru. The second andthird Aline are thededicated andsuccessful incharge trio Philippe Baly, hisbrother andhisniece Dominique Coutet Château We won’t make the same mistakes again It’s anextremelypleasant vintage ”, Philippe Balyhasinstituted an We were novices a healthy vine is less a healthy vineisless ”, heconfesses. ” – largely ,”,

Julie et Xavier Gonet-Médeville des Eyrins Château displaying that quintessential Margaux elegance. muchinevidence,2018 very packedwithfruitand it isgoodto seetheirsilky, complex, admirably precise Eyrins was muchmissedatin2017,so theenprimeurs near theirchildren at thiscrucialtime. education, theyadapted theirscheduleinorder to stay parents. When the time came for decisions about higher Bordeaux andChampagne, thecouple are committed Despite theirfrenetic schedule, zooming between style, infact. winemaking most oftheraw materials –rather likeJulieandXavier’s fake rusticity, that makesthe style justastripped-back which hasrestored itsold-world charm. There’s no completed arenovation oftheadjoiningbuilding 2014,theyrefurbished thecellars;In thisyear, they ever2.9 hectares since. the couple have thepotential beenexploring oftheir Château Margaux’s former Cellar Masterin2009,and ideally situated onMargaux’s deepgravel plateau, from Julie etXavier bought thistiny Gonet-Médeville gem, 31/ LEGRAND SELECTION Château Château de Fargues Saluces Lur de Alexandre elegance. What a tragedy for the men and women who run the run who women and men the for tragedy a What a oldest family propertySauternes! in July, On 15 cohort and an entire of leaves destroyed hailstorm hit by badly already 80% of a vineyard grapes… miraculous were there Amazingly, affected. mildew was now are that barrels survivors fill a dozen – enough to in the cellars. ageing patiently work of will finish the the owners summer, Before that which means apparatus, modernisingthe technical the recently the wineryaccommodate able to will be the took In 2018, these purchases parcels. acquired is planting 18ha. More 15ha to from acreage vineyard 28ha under vine by underway reach the aim is to and 2028. harvest, a veryDespite certain reduced were barrels the rigorous to Thanks kept out of the main blend. the wine Amirault, François Director of Château care wonderful exceptional and has precision, freshness

”. being present, paying attention and keeping and attention paying being present, ”, according to co-owner to Bertrand according Nicolas. ”, urprising Château Conseillante La Cazeaux Marielle complex notes of liquorice and violet. It violet. and liquorice of La notes that clear is complex Right Bank great year’s this of one is 2018 Conseillante stories. success range of positively flamboyant aromas. This bouquet, This bouquet, aromas. flamboyant of positively range primary offers hints balanced, and well both precise more into which then evolve of black and blue fruits, vintage: “ vintage: on everything eye a careful charm based on a with great is a Pomerol result The “s Marielle Cazeaux, Director, the property’s to According of this the success to key elements three were there The troublesome weather conditions meant an an meant conditions weather troublesome The this, but teams, the for work of amount incredible the vines themselves, painstakingallied to for care not just good but are the results that has ensured years coaxing the La Conseillante terroir into the fullest the into terroir Conseillante La the coaxing years is no exception. 2018 vintage The possible expression. The Nicolas family has spent every Nicolas family has spent The one of the last 145

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the best vintage sincethe best vintage ” for an estate that certainly that an estate deserves be as for to ” The Bailliencourt family have run Gazin for a century, a century, run Gazin BailliencourtThe for family have historythe in their role of an estate of proud they are and the Knights John of Jerusulem, of St by created was that Way the Rhodes travelling pilgrims shelter and Malta to James of Compostela. of St vines flourish undivided 26ha of in the highest The of this clay-and- noble patch the most part of Pomerol: vines the most famous seeded by one plateau, gravel privilegedthis on vantage relying from Far Pomerol. of Nicolas de Bailliencourtpoint, extracts one lesson after year, This unpredictable the climate. another from certain plots with a majorityhe replanted of Cabernet characterwith wine his endow to order in Sauvignon, keep their would his grapes that and help ensure in hot years. even freshness, “ this is Nicolas, to According the war neighbours. well-known as its prestigious Château Château Gazin de Bailliencourt Famille

It’s a great a great It’s the charm and ” He believes we can expect “ can expect we He believes ” ” Director Frédéric Faye is celebrating: “ is celebrating: Faye Frédéric Director vintage! precision and of 2009 plus the freshness opulence of 2016. apparatus worked better than its predecessors, which than its predecessors, better worked apparatus the quality concerning optimism of the great for allows Château finished. the new buildings are wines once elegant home. elegant earlier than usual this year, slightly was vintage The technical interim The ideal. were but the conditions parcel-specific vinification. The spaces intended for intended The spaces vinification. parcel-specific to alongside the 13ha devoted wine will sit discreetly centenarya park Marie-Franceand Manoncourt’s The ongoing constructionnew facilities is a on the work The which should be buildings, The symbol of their ambition. being designed are the 2020 vintage, in time for ready to move a facilitate to 41ha and estate’s suit the to a dynamic senior team; together, they are taking they are this together, a dynamic senior team; stratosphere. the into Growth First Saint-Émilion The ManoncourtThe the support from family benefits of Château Château Figeac Faye Frédéric 34/ LEGRAND SELECTION a blendthat hasgreat ageingpotential. a tannic, fragrant finishwith great length, indicating initial weight andprecision on thetongue give way to that meldsintensity withelegance andcomplexity. The Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2018isabeautifullybalanced wine the useofagrochemicals. aimedat reducinga collaboration that isparticularly among the different estates, including organising improve communication andcoordinated action to appellation, andsince thenshehasbeentrying Last October, President shewas elected ofthisfamous the effectsofclimate changeinthe Pauillac vineyards. events. standagainst Emelinehastakenaparticular the region, forging andholdingunusual connections up theBordeaux wineworld by venturing outside around 20young producers withboldplansto shake Emeline hasjoinedBordeaux Oxygen,anassociation of a challenge. and hisdaughter Emelinehasinherited histaste for trade association, theunionandwithlocalgovernment, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste isheavily involved withthe far beyond his beloved rows ofvines. The owner of Francois-Xavier Borie’s involvement inBordeaux goes François-Xavier et EmelineBorie Grand-Puy-Lacoste Château

Luc Planty Guiraud Château de Guiraud. Guiraud 2018butwe canat leastenjoy G thealluring Sadly, thedevastating weather meant there isno awards. EstateBest Restaurant at of the Best Wine Tourism a pleasant experience that thisyear, LaChapellewon the surrounding 1,800sqmofgreenery. This issuch to eat there alsotakethetimeto wander through is growing, andmany whocome ofthegourmets The reputation oftheestate’s restaurant, LaChapelle, to grape preserve varieties. tisanes keepthevineshealthy andthere’s arepository are as here; allpracticed infusionsknown theherbal andshallowerbeneficial plants andinsects ploughing never faltered. Cover cropping, theintroduction of has and thisdetermination to protect theproperty The owners were adopters early of organic viticulture nature to takeitscourse. while still enabling continually questioning everything the still at hisside, imparting ‘ Luc Planty, althoughfor now, hisfather, Xavier, is andnature-lovers alike,of gourmets alleyes are on At Château Guiraud, institution beloved aSauternes ambitions ofseveral generations ofyour forefathers. It’s responsibility to aheavy beaskedto fulfilthe Guiraud philosophy ’ of

35/ LEGRAND SELECTION ”. the exuberance of 2009 and thethe exuberance ”, according to Bruno Duboscq. The The Bruno Duboscq. to according ”, will 2018 achieve the quasi-perfectionwill 2018 achieve of 2016? Château Château Haut-Marbuzet Duboscq & Henri Bruno For Duboscq and his team, only one question remains: remains: question one only team, his and Duboscq For “ Over the years this Saint-Estèphe estate, which estate, Saint-Estèphe this Over the years properties of Château the celebrated sits between wine has captivated d’Estournel, and Cos Montrose For world. the around following loyal a built and lovers devoted family have the Duboscq than 60 years, more making to in common has a lot themselves a wine that and lively like them, it is attractive, with its creators: majoritythe markedin to opposition Saint- of generous, side. be on the austere to which tend crus, Estèphe vintage, 2018 the for in time ready was cellar new The in the precision increased for which has allowed winemaking, particularlyfrequent the to regard with racking they prefer. that “ 2018 wine boasts The of 2010 freshness acidity a bright by subtly balanced superb tannins are vitality. the blend great gives that son and grandchildren will ensure his will ensure son and grandchildren

with flavour. with flavour. Unfortunately, as a result of the violent storm that that storm of the violent result as a Unfortunately, production its half is May, 26 on vineyards the ravaged and bursting is opulent wine the However, usual size. harvest; as for the current buildings, they will be turned buildings, harvest; the current as for entire The activities wine tourism 2021. to from over Daniel Romeo. architect to project has been entrusted scheme that prioritises Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit prioritises and Petit scheme that Sauvignon Cabernet Verdot. 2020 the for time in finished be will cellar new The projects that his father began six months before his before began six months his father projects that Director Technical change has pushed Climate death. with a replanting the vineyard, rethink to Vialard Gabriel A scientist with a conscience, who has made ecology has made ecology who with a conscience, A scientist son Chris understands Bob’s his chosen hobby-horse, the ambitious building completion bring to to how Bob Wilmers’ Bob They Sanders. Véronique of the guidance under legacy, her. in confidence their reaffirmed have Haut-Bailly is contemplating the future. From now on, now From the future. is contemplating Haut-Bailly Château Château Haut-Bailly Wilmers & Chris Sanders Véronique Château Château La Lagune Lascombes Caroline Frey Dominique Befve

After the terrible frost of 2017, Caroline Frey suffered The vast Lascombes vineyards are divided into a another harsh blow the following year: it hailed twice, remarkable number of parcels – around 40, all within which means that there will be no Château La Lagune the Margaux appellation – and perhaps the complexity 2018. of these wines is due to their particular arrangement on a patchwork of pure gravel and clay-and-limestone She spent the year establishing an even more gravel soils. sustainable and environmentally sound approach to her vineyards – what she likes to call “benevolent Director Dominique Befve and Technical Director agriculture”. This incorporates everything from rescuing Delphine Barboux are always looking for ways to bees to organising environmental workshops run improve the property. Although their technical tools by soil specialists Lydia and Claude Bourguignon. are second to none, they are currently looking into the Frey is a dynamic winemaker with a clear mission: feasibility of doubling the capacity of the fermenting

36/ LEGRAND SELECTION LEGRAND 36/ “Nature has given us many years of marvellous wines; room. if we act in her interests we can look forward to many more.” The estate continues to expand its wine tourism offering, with an 18th-century building to welcome And so she gives her vines the chance to heal, soothed visitors – a structure that makes a nice contrast to the by the medicine of biodynamic agriculture… and modern cellar with its fluorescent lighting. everyone stays focussed on the 2019 vintage. This vintage is full-bodied yet precise – very much faithful to the Lascombes style. The rounded tannins are reminiscent of 2009, but with the freshness of the 2010 vintage. 37/ LEGRAND SELECTION for biodiversity, which has inspired the planting of planting the inspired has which biodiversity, for remain construction and the shelters, bat of hedgerows project. His and exacting nature Engerer’s to central consequences of the ecological awareness heightened dosage the lower impelled him to of his decisions has close a keeping is he and copper and sulphur both of area. in that on progress eye Primeurs the leave chose to Latour Château Since to sold only when ready are in 2012, the wines system their first taste while to a wait to drink, have will so we vintage. organic The fight against soil erosion and an active concern concern an active and soil erosion against fight The

’: first of the Firsts first of the to work the soil and the use of organic fertilizers and the soil and the use of organic work to and manure. matter vegetal of vine twigs, composts estate was given the green light by the Pinault family, family, the Pinault by light the green given was estate has been result The the majoritywho are shareholders. if one very a kind kind of revolution, being the soils to of horses including the introduction revolutionised, This is a transformation that began nearly ten years years began nearly that ten is a transformation This 20 hectares. trialson around organic with initial ago, certificationfor the entire In achieve 2015, the plan to work, Château Latour has become the ‘ the has become Latour work, Château of the Queen to be crowned Growth First the first with the 2018 vintage. beginning Greens, L’Enclos – the heart of the property and the vineyard L’Enclos cultivated its flagship wine – is now destined for hard Engerer’s Frédéric to Thanks biodynamically. the presence of an exceptional terroir is impossible is terroir of an exceptional the presence ignore. to certified are as a whole organic, the vineyards While Is this mirror effect caused by the ripples of the Gironde by the of the Gironde ripples effect caused Is this mirror as Certainly, vines? of rows alongside the flowing in are we that the feeling this Château, approach we This is a place bathed in intense, almost surreal light. light. almost surreal in intense, bathed is a place This Château Château Latour Engerer Frédéric 38/ LEGRAND SELECTION Famille Barton-Sartorius ordinary. looksto besomething outofthe the 2018certainly bouquet, exceptional offruit, balance andpurity reserve. Still, Irish givenwith her customary its complex “A is madeinMarch. in large barrels with frequent tastings. The finaldecision with equalrigour, andeachisagedfor three months on elegance. EachDecember, three blendsare created, blend inlinewithtradition, whichplaces theemphasis continues to create a classic Lilian Barton-Sartorius oenologist to variousGrand Cru estates intheMédoc, consultant Boissenot, ofEric With thesupport as natural fertiliser. unit. The vinecuttingsandgreen waste are thusrecycled concentrated onbuildinga composting theirefforts This year theteam, always keento innovate, have elegant wines. ascarefully asthepassion for isnurtured solidarity vineyards. thisenchanting green In haven, family isamazinglypeaceful intheChâteauIt Léoville Barton Léoville Barton Château great vintage ?Let’s wait andsee! ” cautionsLilian,

Sara Lecompte-Cuvelier Léoville Poyferré Château and theresults are magical. most notable characteristics. The terroir took the lead “ allthat sunshinehasgivenIf thisvintage aslight workers could puttheirfeetwhere thewinery up! happened without any assistance. really was a It vintage to panic. The Cellar Masterconfirms that “ a tranquil atmosphere; there was no cause, at any point, really lasted stressful three first harvest. Picking weeks in However, autumnmeant asuperb that Sara avoided a biodynamicallysincefarmed 2017. mildew, hasbeen oftheproperty even thoughaquarter with lessthansixhours’ notice to fight outbreaks of beautifully. to intervene Sometimes, it was necessary growth was complicated went cycle butthentheharvest equation that didn’t addup:thebeginning ofthe Nonetheless, Sara compares the2018vintage to an the change. been successful, to herenthusiasm for dueinlarge part from hercousin, DidierCuvelier. The handover has over themanagement ofChâteau Léoville Poyferré On 1August lastyear, Sara Lecompte-Cuvelier took southern accentsouthern ”, elegance andbalance are stillits fermentation ” Château Château Malartic-Lagravière Marjosse Alfred-Alexandre & Jean-Jacques Bonnie Pierre Lurton

The high terrace, furrowed by the river, of deep gravel Pierre Lurton applies the same exacting standards on a bed of chalk, is one of the treasures of Malartic- to this family estate in Entre-Deux-Mers as he does at Lagravière, and the Bonnie family jealously guard their Yquem and Cheval Blanc. Because he is convinced that exceptional terroir. The Bonnies were industrialists who the first requirement for a great wine is top-quality fruit, fell in love with winemaking and who have, for the last he has applied for HEV – High Environmental Value – 39/ LEGRAND SELECTION 20 years, ensured that their vineyards are worked in certification, which will come into force this year. From rigorously environmentally friendly fashion. The result that point on, he will rely on his new Technical Director, is a terroir that has now achieved full maturity. Jean-Marc Domme, to oversee the transition to a sustainable ecosystem. The estate has instituted a whole array of sustainable practices: responsible farming certification, organic The changes in both vineyard and cellar are already and biodynamic trials, sexual confusion to reduce evident: replanting, close planting at 5,000 vines a insect numbers without resorting to insecticides, use of hectare, research into optimal maturity levels and the a horse-drawn plough, composting organic waste, the mapping of individual parcels of vines, with each variety planting of wildflower meadows and the installation of viewed in isolation. This approach, which places the beehives. emphasis on precision, is a departure for the Château.

Malartic-Lagravière 2018 fully repays these attentions: The red Marjosse is mouth-filling and luscious, with the Merlot brings silkiness and depth while the a richness underscored by soft, chalky tannins. The Cabernet gives the wine a lovely aromatic intensity. white has superb tension and a saline finish, plus An elegant, powerful and beautifully balanced wine. a lovely, lingering orange-peel bitterness.

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intense than the Cabernet Sauvignons. The latter are are latter The Sauvignons. Cabernet than the intense the heart 90% of the they make up Margaux: of Château undeniable its despite Nonetheless, blend. signature it in the slightest; is not boisterous the wine power, exceptional with is beautifully structured and aromatic length. accordingly, even for the Merlots, which are usually less usually are which the Merlots, for even accordingly,

meant that tannin levels were exceptionally high. exceptionally were tannin levels that meant modified of extraction levels Inwere the winery, 80 employees with skill and sensitivity. with skill and sensitivity. 80 employees is its of the 2018 vintage standout element The yields low Small berries and relatively concentration. as the appellation’s finest. The family now relies on family now The finest. as the appellation’s beside who worked an agronomist Bascaules, Philippe the property’s and who oversees 21 years for Pontallier The rise of Margaux, since its purchase by the by its purchase rise since of Margaux, The extraordinary, been has 1977, in family Mentzelopoulos part Managing due in large late of the the work to who established the wine Pontallier, Paul Director business, but for the moment he is studying agronomics studying agronomics he is the moment but for business, in Bordeaux. responsibility with her second daughter, Alexandra, Alexandra, daughter, with her second responsibility ambassador since brand Château’s who has been the one day, Perhaps, Deputy and is now 2012 Director. will also join this family Alexis brother Alexandra’s architectural landmark,architectural hands of two in the is now the helm has been at Mentzelopoulos Corinne women. she shares today, nearlyyears; 40 for Growth First of this The future of Château Margaux, that viticultural and viticultural that Margaux, of Château future The Château Château Margaux Petit-Mentzelopoulos Alexandra et Corinne Mentzelopoulos

43/ LEGRAND SELECTION ” Master of Ceremonies When the time came to taste the individual batches, the the individual batches, taste the time came to When the such that were and power of concentration levels Palmer the Château use them all for taken to decision was pared- too considered were blend: only the 10% that be a legendary looks to result The left out. back were vintage. At Château Palmer, nature is Queen. The vineyards vineyards The is Queen. nature Palmer, Château At has evolved estate the and garden a like out spread “ a genuine workinginto farm. into foray spearheaded the estate’s Duroux Thomas work.this continuing is he and agriculture biodynamic His keep the faith, even helps his teams belief fervent the case as was pressure, under great when they are who Director Vineyard Dupin, the Jacques this year. In it. 40 years, deny in 2018, certainly wouldn’t retired conditions experiencing weather he cannot remember unceasingly worked Everyone mildew. so hospitable to the incursion, from themselves help the vines defend to to tisanes from every remedy employing available mixture. Bordeaux the harvest, vibrating of a specially adapted the use for As to sorting when it came table made all the difference Duroux helpful in the cellar. even – and was the grapes choosing to this year, even experiment, to continued partallocate of the harvest oak barrels. larger to Château Château Palmer Duroux Thomas fruit-filled aromatic profile of 2009 and the precision of of 2009 and the profile aromatic fruit-filled making! wine in the a great without doubt, is, This 2016. orchard and a kitchen garden. And the vineyards are are the vineyards and a kitchen And garden. orchard electric a third home to tractor. now of the combination a subtle offers 2018 vintage The of the carbon dioxide produced during fermentation. during fermentation. produced of the carbon dioxide this by the landscape has been transformed Even an of the planting by and awareness, environmental methods in order to better respect the environment. That That respect the environment. better to methods in order behind the selectionis the logic vine-roots, of 18 historic as genetic inheritance, preserve Montrose’s chosen to of the fate reassessment profound as the current well The high-performance the most The has adopted team its working and rethought techniques innovative group has given the estate the opportunity the estate has given take to group everyof advantage conserving means of possible and carbonits footprint: of reducing and energy producing buildings… low-energy solar panels, geothermics, the environmental strategy that Martin that strategy and Olivier the environmental the property. when they bought put in motion Bouygues expertise ecological and technical Bouygues the of The We are now into the third phase – 2018-2024 – of phase – 2018-2024 the third into now are We Château Château Montrose Berland Hervé 44/ LEGRAND SELECTION it isagreat Pauillac wine. mannerof Pichon Comtesse: inthefine-grained silkiness pantheon and ofourtop blendssensuality vintages. It Glumineau, before concluding that “ have suchpurity, elegance, balance andfreshness “ jobs, suchasgardeningmentary work. employment for amonth by offering themsupple been thedecisionto give 150pickersguaranteed anotherintelligentRegarding theharvest, choice has more andmore ofthat. cope withdrought –andthelastfew years have seen climate changes, since Cabernet is better equipped to Sauvignon. This isachoice that makessense asthe their expressiveness, theyare replanted withCabernet When thevinesinaplotageto thepoint where theylose The project, begunin2009,isongoing. restructuring with fruityet retaining that signature purity. expressing ever more thePauillac clearly style, packed Glumineau,Nicolas the wines just get better and better, ever since theyentrusted thekeys oftheirestate to The familyappearto Rouzaud have gambledandwon: Nicolas Glumineau Comtesse deLalande Château Pichon-Longueville Nobody would have predicted that thiswinewould ” 2018 will join the ”, says ­

Véronique Dausse Phélan-Ségur Château a trulyoutstandingwine. delight, the clement weather hasenabled himto create This year, Van de Vyvere has been blessed: to his Smith. redesigned by Englishlandscape designer Tom Stuart- transformed, asare thegardens, whichhave been building that are opento thepublicare beingentirely facilitate more precise winemaking. ofthe The parts the cellars,In smaller tanks have been purchased to of the soil and the move to parcel-specific viticulture. the accelerated pace ofvinerenewal, thegrassing over isn’t coy about his ambitions. They are already evident in absolutely dedicated to the property’s future – and he This passionate connoisseur ofgreat Bordeaux winesis teams. Véronique Dausseandspread from herto theestate truly touching;Managing ithasrubbedoffonDirector hisdreams come true.who ismaking enthusiasm is His Vyvere hasbeenbuzzingwiththeexcitement ofaman Ever since hebought theChâteau, Philippe Van de 45/ LEGRAND SELECTION

experience of the man who is dedicated to ensuring it to dedicated the man who is of experience Itperfectly seemed potential. its full reaches for natural as winemaker and he has his father succeed Olivier to he is methodical but assumption: worthy of that proved to ageing. vinification in his intervention, from gentle has created father, a young who has just become Olivier, the first on very away little gives that 2018 a Petrus start unusual and varied scents little, Little by approach. inhale the heady, we felt: make their presence to The intoxicating in full bloom. of flowers scent uninhibited flirt lavender with mellow and even of roses fragrances reactsThe mouth first cardamom. saffron, oriental spices: with then the length takes over, breadth; the wine’s to tea, incense. Earlred fruit, Grey of flavours: an explosion surprising itsin yet structuretannic massive is The power, of restrained this is a vintage gentleness… soft theand hand baby’s a of caress mutual the resembling adoring father. thumb of the child’s work-lined muscled, The wine of Petrus also expresses the wisdom and wisdom the expresses also of Petrus wine The death. to regulate the vine’s access to it, all the while holding it, to access vine’s the regulate to during suffers when the vine a vital reserve that, on to and life between drydifference the mean can periods, blue clay – in which are rooted vines that are almost are vines that rooted – in which are blue clay this variety a richness and gives clay The Merlot. entirely on other achieving trouble have it would structure that and Ittypes water of soil. has a unique ability retain to famous Pomerol plateau. Petrus is situated on the situated is Petrus plateau. famous Pomerol the hillock known as La of the plateau: highest point sits on a bed of iron-rich clay black Here, Boutonnière. mysterious… it is practically impossible to describe. it is practically describe. impossible to mysterious… anyone by the terroir must be paid to Close attention is because Petrus its mysteries, penetrate hoping to of land on the patch unique all an absolutely above of dreams. mythical, Uncategorisable, wine is legendary. Pomerol’s bloodline. Jean Moueix was there, along with Olivier along Jean Moueix there, was bloodline. has just joined the and ÉricBerrouet the latter Simonet: an absolute a jewel, these men unveiled Together, team. and the stuff is both a mystery bombshell – a wine that would, to present the latest arrival from this exceptional this exceptional arrival from latest the present to would, life a shared by It bonds forged the seems that terroir. a common by created as those as strong in wine are The men who make Petrus got together, like a family family a like together, got Petrus make who men The Petrus Berrouet Olivier Château Château Pontet-Canet Poujeaux Alfred & Justine Tesseron Christophe Labenne

Pontet-Canet is a busy place. The stables house around To understand the essence of Château Poujeaux, we 20 working horses, while the stonemasons’ and need only look at the estate’s history. The property metalworkers’ workshops are well established. was known in the Middle Ages, when the Poujeaux lands were a fiefdom that formed part of Latour Saint- Alfred Tesseron and his daughter Justine, supported by Mambert, which would become Château Latour. The Technical Director Jean-Michel Comme, make a wine estate became an independent entity in the 19th century, that’s ideally suited to this terroir. They pay careful attention at around the time that it produced its first wines; those to the soils and the vines – but also to the winemakers and wines quickly became highly prized by wine-lovers. the animals that live and work among them. The Cuvelier family, who already owned Saint- This year, there have been two critical events: the Émilion First Growth Clos Fourtet, were smitten by June storms and the catastrophic attack of mildew this fascinating history and by the estate’s exceptional

46/ LEGRAND SELECTION LEGRAND 46/ that followed on the 14 July. Despite the distress and terroir. In 2008, they bought this endlessly charming impotence of the team, who are still in shock, Comme Moulis-en-Médoc estate and today, Matthieu Cuvelier has had wholehearted support from the Tesserons as he and Christophe Labenne produce a pretty wine with battled to keep their biodynamic practice on course. As impressive definition. soon as they realised the seriousness of the problem, they acted, investing in equipment specifically adapted Let’s leave the last word on the 2018 vintage to Daniel to this sort of harvest, where the volume is a third of its Bercion, who has been Cellar Master here for 46 years : usual size. A new filter was also installed on the sorting “This is such a complex, delicate, pretty wine, with great tables to guarantee that the grapes that made it through length on the palate – all of which makes it exceptionally the sorting process would be of the requisite quality. approachable.”

The resulting wine is impressively complex, fresh and elegant, with depth and energy, a silky texture and tannins that promise great cellaring potential. 47/ LEGRAND SELECTION

preserve the purity ” – which pretty much sums up her vision of – which pretty ” her methods. Initially lively and spicy, the wine also the spicy, and Initiallylively her methods. red fruits with a linearity of charming that notes offers mineral. is purely Sophie Fourcade cares for her tiny vineyard as if it were as if it were vineyard her tiny for cares Sophie Fourcade – and in fact, is exactly that garden it a vicarage what environment, much-loved but In this tiny was. originally in the Cru make a Grand to is attempting Fourcade style. Burgundy slope of Saint- on its headland on the western Perched limestone, of fossilised famous plateau Émilion, that entirely Classés seems Cru this smallest of the Grand its illustrious neighbours. by unintimidated doing is as an oenologist, who trained Sophie, of her the potential everything develop she can to a quarter she ferments of her Unusually, 1.3 hectares. goes into while the rest amphorae, wine in terracotta “ Her aim is to oak barrels. large of the fruit be. to the wine ought how of the success 2018 confirms initial tasting of the The Clos Clos Saint-Martin Sophie Fourcade ” flavour flavour ” extremely unusual ” admits Thierry Valette, who has not who has Valette, Thierry admits ” To make great wine, a winemaker must continually push push a winemaker must continually wine, make great To pronounced structure, yet one where the Merlot is as one where yet structure, pronounced plump and appetising as ever. blend are reversed, with two-thirds Cabernet Franc and with two-thirds Franc Cabernet reversed, blend are Merlot. just a third with an atypically wine, pure is an elegant, result The 2018 vintage which has an “ which has an 2018 vintage is wine The size. usual the half being as well as profile usual proportions the good reason: of the unusual for dioxide gas to the use of a petrochemical by-product in by-product the use of a petrochemical gas to dioxide liquid form. a in resulted has mildew of bout fierce unusually An since. In particular, he has changed the way he uses the way he has changed In particular, since. machine a traditional preferring sulphur in his wines, sulphur into and oxygen sulphur mineral combines that He is a proselytiser for biodynamics: the estate achieved achieved biodynamics: the estate for He is a proselytiser Valette Biodyvin and Demeter certification and 2005 in ever with new procedures has been experimenting himself to do more himself to Clos Puy he bought since himself challenging stopped of this century. the beginning Arnaud at “ Clos Clos Arnaud Puy Valette Thierry 48/ LEGRAND SELECTION 49/ LEGRAND SELECTION ” We already have strength strength have already We with great care. As for the château itself, that too is being too that itself, the château for As care. with great high standard. an exceptionally to refurbished has described, Aymeric what is just 2018 vintage The and elegant as : a delicate Duclos, Thomas with the aid of fruit. pretty wine with extremely The vines roll peacefully down the slope towards the the slope towards down peacefully vines roll The outskirtscity However, medieval the of of Saint-Émilion. the base of the Mondot hillock,from the excitement is carrying Château The out important is palpable. of Director eye the watchful under improvements Rémi Monribot, by assisted de Gironde, General Aymeric who has known Director property the Vineyard former the 15 years. for deal putting a great carefully, has prepared De Gironde observationclose One result into vines. the of work of are the grapes that the way in has been an alteration he wants He acknowledgesharvested. it is elegance that “ : than power in his fruit rather Troplong. at naturally and structure; they occur that’s is a new occupation; wine tourism of estates, lots At have tourists where Troplong-Mondot, not the case at are renovations The a very for long time. been welcome andrestaurant their benefit to going Michelin-starred redone being are which of both accommodations, visitor Château Château Troplong-Mondot de Gironde Aymeric

fantastic balance to these wines to balance fantastic ”. according to Sylvie, “ Sylvie, to according a very year from sunny intensity, great colour, has a beautiful 2018 vintage The and mouth is concentrated The of black fruits. notes acidity a forward gives, that up by spiced generous, style to her mother’s cooking: a range of flavours and cooking: of flavours a range style her mother’s to of result the combined are that things of doing a way and of the skills materials them. applied to the raw been in charge of Sociando-Malletbeen in charge 2015, and has since certainly her stamp on this property put which has always all above which she cares been a part and for of her life Sociando’s instinctive gourmet, An she compares else. ago, Jean Gautreau fell in love with this wonderfulthis with love in fell Gautreau Jean ago, curves that a clay round overlaying of gravel terroir has Sylvie, Hisdaughter, river. the Gironde bend in 2018 is the Gautreau family’s 50th vintage. Half a century 50th vintage. family’s 2018 is the Gautreau Château Château Sociando-Mallet Gautreau Sylvie et Jean 50/ LEGRAND SELECTION vintage its marvellous breadth. vintage itsmarvellous Franc “ the blend. According to Alexandre, it is that Cabernet Alexandre et Guillaume Thienpont the blendenmassethisyear, was indispensableto “ to thewine, whiletheCabernet Franc, whichwent into power brings The fantastically Merlot andstability ripe feel. responsible for thewine’s offruitand itscashmere purity the wine. issurelywork andpainstaking This finicky to stave on offthedamagethat thesunmight inflict separately,labelled and thenharvested inorder to try each vineroot thatby hadbeenharmed theheat was measure:the winemakers instituted a precautionary roots; some suffered more thanothers. Accordingly, This year, theweather conditions were cruelto thevine unanimous praise. recount thecreation ofawinethat isalready winning pride. andbarely-disguised supervision Together, they Guillaume –entirely willingly, butnotwithoutlight Thienpont haspassedthemicrophone to hisson To present Vieux 2018,Alexandre Château Certan Château Certan Vieux pedigree andcomplexity ” whichgives this oil ”

51/ LEGRAND SELECTION ” I am reasonably happy with the Y ! with the happy I am reasonably work of selection could begin. The pickers selected pickers the The of selection work begin. could passing through care, possible greatest with the grapes or six times. of five each plot an average can that and dedication all the precision In the winery, art the ancient to will perfect of maturation be brought freshness it has the requisite that the wine and ensure and elegance. than in other 40% lower production though was Even of fidelityto all the signs shows Yquem 2018 the years, remarkablestyle: has wonderful, the wine the Château’s and unusual purity. aromas expressive starting early, harvested relatively Y were for grapes The used for the same vines as are but from August, in late the fact Despite only that older sibling. its prestigious this dry this year, produced was half the usual amount which has and prettiness wine has a freshness white customary her with Sandrineled declare, Garbayto modesty : “ to providential autumn rains, meaning the painstakingthe meaning rains, autumn providential to

” stack of plates face-down, stack of plates hot and stayed that way until early October. The The early October. until way that hot and stayed botrytis thanks Cinerea finally made its appearance, ways in which copper and botrytis copper in which ways interact. a by destroyed hectares were 20 more In mid-July, drybecame after hailstorm, weather the which and loss of 20% of the harvest. There will be another set of There loss of 20% of the harvest. conducted along the same lines but with experiments is still studying the team vineyard the since care, more direction : the soils were worked using farm manure to to using farm manure worked direction : the soils were powdery fight mildew. and sulphur to growth stimulate treatments anti-mildew was only missing element The the for responsible disease was that and unfortunately, half the property the first time, was farmed for year, This in this drive a strong already was There organically. to noble rot. Clay, sand and gravel lie atop one another lie atop sand and gravel Clay, noble rot. to “a like layers, in discrete pieces numerous into and broken tilted gently Mayeur. Francis Director Technical to according geological and climactic conditions, the 113ha of and climacticgeological conditions, of perfectly mosaic broad a across spread are vineyard ideally suited within a microclimate soils, drained endured for centuries. There is magic in its terroir and in its terroir magic is There centuries. for endured genius in its wines. conjunction of favourable a happy at Situated this Château, eager for the unparalleled experience of a of experience unparalleled the for eager Château, this its in penetrating succeeded none of them has visit; yet has that a myth an enigma, remains Yquem mysteries. Wine-lovers from all over the world race one another to one another to race the world all over from Wine-lovers Château Château d’Yquem Sandrine Garbay et Lurton Pierre 52/ LEGRAND SELECTION Red Wines Technical data Château Talbot Château Saint-Pierre Château Branaire Ducru Château Beychevelle Château Léoville Poyferré La Petite Marquise Clos duMarquis Château Léoville LasCases Château Léoville-Barton Croix deBeaucaillou Château Ducru-Beaucaillou SAINT-JULIEN Château Pontet Canet Château Lynch Bages Château Grand Puy Lacoste Château Clerc Milon Château d'Armailhac Milon Château Duhart delaComtesseLa Réserve Comtesse Château Pichon Longueville Château Pichon Longueville Baron Petit Mouton Château Mouton Rothschild Carruades deLafite Château Lafite-Rothschild PAUILLAC Château Phélan-Ségur Château dePez Ormes Château Haut-Marbuzet Marquis deCalon Château Calon Ségur La DamedeMontrose Château Montrose Les Pagodes deCos Château Cos d'Estournel SAINT-ESTÈPHE 56,5% 66% 77% 58% 41% 64% 45% 64% 80% 82% 62% 85% 70% 72% 78% 60% 55% 65% 53% 71% 78% 56% 86% 91% 57% 41% 50% 47% 65% 39% 72% 54% 74% CS 8,5% 29% 23% 33% 50% 30% 32% 30% 11% 18% 35% 15% 22% 19% 22% 27% 30% 35% 42% 23% 22% 40% 12% 38% 43% 50% 40% 53% 17% 52% 20% 37% 23% M 5,5% 15% 23% 10% 1% 5% 4% 2% 7% 5% 4% 6% 3% 2% 4% 3% 3% 6% 9% 3% 5% 6% 9% CF BLEND 5,0% 0,5% 5% 6% 3% 3% 3% 3% 5% 4% 1% 2% 5% 3% 5% 2% 6% 1% PV CA 1% MALBEC BOU From 10th 19th to Sept Oct Not Available From 10th 19thto Sept Oct From 16th 21stto Sept Oct From 12th 20thto Sept Oct From 10th 18thto Sept Oct From 10th 18thto Sept Oct From 10th 18thto Sept Oct From 6th 21stto Sept Oct Not Available From 10th 25thto Sept Oct Not Available From 9th 19thto Sept Oct From 5th 21stto Sept Oct From 10th 17thto Sept Oct From 3rd 12thto Sept Oct From 4th 17thto Sept Oct From 11th 13thto Sept Oct From 11th 13thto Sept Oct From 10th 24thto Sept Oct From 3rd 10thto Sept Oct From 3rd 10thto Sept Oct From 5th 17thto Sept Oct From 5th 17thto Sept Oct From 11th 24thto Sept Oct From 9th 20thto Sept Oct Not Available From 8th 19thto Sept Oct From 8th 19thto Sept Oct From 5th 17thto Sept Oct From 5th 17thto Sept Oct From 6th 19thto Sept Oct From 6th 19thto Sept Oct HARVEST DATESHARVEST CS : Cabernet Sauvignon PV : Petit Verdot M : Merlot CA : Carménère CF : Cabernet Franc BOU : Bouchet

Red Wines BLEND HARVEST DATES CS M CF PV CA MALBEC BOU SAINT-JULIEN Connétable de Talbot 57% 43% From Sept 19th to Oct 10th Château Gloria 60% 32% 3% 5% Not Available Château Lalande-Borie 40% 60% Not Available MÉDOC, MOULIS, HAUT-MEDOC Château Sénéjac 59% 29% 7% 5% From Sept 20th to Oct 12th Château Chasse-Spleen 45%% 40%% 5% 10% From Spt 12th to Oct 6th Château Poujeaux 40% 52% 3% 5% From Sept 25th to Oct 12th Château Potensac 36% 45% 18% 1% From Sept 21st to Oct 13th Château Sociando-Mallet 40% 55% 5% Not Available 53/ LEGRAND SELECTION Château de Camensac 50% 50% From Sept 24th to Oct 10th MARGAUX Château Margaux 90% 4% 4% 2% From Sept 17th to Oct 13th Pavillon Rouge 69% 19% 3% 9% From Sept 17th to Oct 13th Château Cantenac Brown 69% 28% 3% From Sept 18th to Oct 11th Château Lascombes 55% 45% 5% From Sept 18th to Oct 11th Château Rauzan-Ségla 56% 40% 2% 2% From Sept 13th to Oct 11th Château Giscours 55% 39% 6% From Sept 12th to Oct 12th Château du Tertre 40% 30% 16% 14% From Sept 17th to Oct 12th Château des Eyrins 70% 27% 3% Not Available Château Palmer 53% 40% 7% From Sept 13th to Oct 15th PESSAC LEOGNAN Domaine de Chevalier 65% 30% 5% From Sept 18th to Oct 10th Esprit de Chevalier 60% 40% Not Available Château Haut-Bailly 55% 35% 5% 5% From Sept 17th to Oct 9th Haut-Bailly.II 65% 35% From Sept 17th to Oct 9th Château Malartic-Lagravière 57% 36% 3% 4% From Sept 26th to Oct 12th Château Smith Haut Lafitte 60% 34% 4% 2% Not Available Château les Carmes Haut-Brion 34% 29% 37% From Sept 13th to Sept 28th Château Le Thil 20% 39% 41% Not Available SAINT-ÉMILION Château Ausone 40% 60% From Sept 25th to Oct 9th Chapelle d’Ausone 10% 50% 40% From Sept 25th to Oct 9th Château de Fonbel 20% 70% 10% From Sept 24th to Oct 8th Château Angélus 65% 35% From Sept 24th to Oct 11th Le Carillon d’Angélus 85% 15% From Sept 24th to Oct 11th 54/ LEGRAND SELECTION Red Wines Château Les Cruzelles La Violette Château Vieux Château Certan Château Trotanoy Le Pin Petit VillageChâteau Château Nénin Pensées deLafleur Château Lafleur Château Hosanna Château Gazin Château Le Gay Château LaFleur-Pétrus Château l’Evangile La Petite Eglise Château L’Eglise-Clinet Château LaConseillante deMay Château Certan Petrus POMEROL L’If Clos Saint-Julien Tertre Roteboeuf Château Saint-Georges Moulin Clos Saint Martin Château LaFleur Château L’Enclos Quinault Clos del’Oratoire Château LaClotte Château TroplongMondot La Mondotte Château Figeac Château Canon laGaffelière Château Canon Château Berliquet Château Bélair-Monange Clos LaMadeleine Château Cheval Blanc La Fleur deBoüard SAINT-ÉMILION 10% 14% 10% 13% 33% 15% 5% 3% 6% 3% 8% CS 71,5% 100% 100% 80% 70% 90% 72% 63% 46% 46% 70% 93% 90% 91% 80% 80% 90% 83% 70% 74% 30% 85% 80% 70% 80% 85% 85% 85% 75% 37% 50% 70% 78% 90% 76% 54% 85% M 14,5% 25% 26% 70% 15% 20% 20% 17% 15% 25% 30% 35% 30% 22% 10% 24% 40% 12% 20% 30% 10% 20% 37% 30% 10% 20% 20% 10% 17% 5% 2% 7% 6% CF BLEND 3% PV CA MALBEC BOU 54% 54% Not Available From 18thto Sept 28th Not Available From 9th 19thto Sept Oct From 3rd 14thto Sept Oct Not Available From 1st 19thto Sept Oct From 10th 13thto Sept Oct Not Available Not Available From 3rd 14thto Sept Oct From 8th 10thto Sept Oct Not Available From 3rd 14thto Sept Oct From 2nd 19thto Sept Oct From 18thto Sept 28th From 18thto Sept 28th From 4th 19thto Sept Oct From 3rd 14thto Sept Oct Not Available Not Available Not Available 5th On Oct From 9th 28thto Sept Oct Not Available Not Available From 10th 17thto Sept Oct From 4th 21stto Sept Oct From 9th 27thto Sept Oct Not Available From 5th 20thto Sept Oct From 17thto Sept OCt12Oct From 4th 17thto Sept Oct From 5th 7thto Sept Oct From 1st 18thto Sept Oct From 4th 18thto Sept Oct From 4th 18thto Sept Oct From 11th 10thto Sept Oct HARVEST DATESHARVEST 55/ LEGRAND SELECTION HARVEST DATES HARVEST DATES From Aug 30th to Sept 5th 30th to Aug From 11th Sept 5th to From 12th Sept to 10th From Oct Sept to 29th 5th From On Sept 2nd Sept 8th 24th to Aug From Sept 19th 28th to Aug From Sept 24th 31st to Aug From Not Available Not Available Not Available Oct 5th Nov 5th to From Oct Sept to 26th 10th From Oct 9th Nov 10th to From Not Available Sept 14th 31st to Aug From 24th Sept to 10th From Not Available 20th Sept 8th to From From OCt 8th to 13th OCt 8th to From Oct Sept 27th to 4th From Not Available Not Available Sept Sept 28th 21st to From Oct 8th 1st to From Oct Sept 21st to 17th From From Oct 13th 8th to From 51% BOU BOU 2% 4% 5% MALBEC MALBEC 3% 2% 6% CA CA 20% PV 5% 5% PV 27% BLEND BLEND CF 5% CF 8% 50% 70% 33% 25% 10% 33% 45% 21% 31% 25% 75% 89% 20% 22% 20% 100% M M 50% 30% 37% 75% 90% 90% 67% 55% 59% 69% 75% 23% 80% 85% 80% 78% 49% 95% 75% 80% 100% 100% CS CS 5% 5% 8% 15% 13% Château Marjosse blanc Château Y d’Yquem Grand Village Blanc «Les Champs Blanc «Les Village Grand Libres» Guiraud G de Château Le de Clos des Lunes d’Or Lune Caillou Blanc de Talbot de Blanc Caillou blanc Pavillon Blanc Village Grand Château Cos d’Estournel blanc Cos d’Argent Aile Blanc de Lynch-Bages BORDEAUX BLANCS BORDEAUX blanc Domaine de Chevalier Malartic-Lagravière blanc Château blanc Smith Haut Lafitte Château Carmes de RieussecCarmes Suduiraut Château de Fargues Château SAUTERNES ET BARSAC ET BARSAC SAUTERNES d'Yquem Château Coutet Château Château Marjosse Château Château Château Village Grand de Lafleur Perrières Les L’Aurage Montlandrie Château Roc de Cambes Domaine de Cambes Canon-Pécresse Château BORDEAUX ET COTES DE BORDEAUX ET COTES BORDEAUX White Wines White Red Wines Red

58/ LEGRAND SELECTION Price list ineuros Château Lalande Borie Château Gloria de TalbotConnetable Château Talbot Château Saint-Pierre Château Branaire Ducru Château Beychevelle Château Léoville Poyferré La Petite Marquise Clos duMarquis Château Léoville LasCases Château Léoville Barton La Croix deBeaucaillou Château Beaucaillou Ducru Château Pontet Canet Château Lynch Bages Château Grand Puy Lacoste Château Clerc Milon Château d'Armailhac Milon Château Duhart delaComtesseLa Réserve Château Pichon-Longueville-Comtesse Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron Petit Mouton Château Mouton-Rothschild Carruades deLafite Château LafiteRothschild Château Phélan Ségur Château dePez Ormes Château HautMarbuzet Le Marquis deCalon Château Calon Ségur La DamedeMontrose Château Montrose Les Pagodes deCos Château Cos d'Estournel SAINT-JULIEN PAUILLAC SAINT-ESTÈPHE 5 5 4 3 2 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 4 Cru Bourgeois Cru Bourgeois Cru Bourgeois 2 2 2 1 1 ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème ème 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Giscours Château Cantenac Brown Château Palmer Ségla Château Rauzan Château Lascombes Pavillon Rouge Château Margaux Château Sénéjac Château Mallet Sociando Château Potensac Château Poujeaux Château ChasseSpleen Château Camensac SAINT-ÉMILION PESSAC LÉOGNAN MARGAUX MÉDOC, MOULIS, HAUT-MÉDOC 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Grand Vin deGraves Grand Vin deGraves er er er er er er er er er Grand Cru Classé Grand Cru Classé Grand Cru Classé Grand Cru Classé Grand Cru ClasséA Grand Cru ClasséA Grand Cru ClasséA Grand Cru Classé B Grand Cru ClasséB Grand Cru ClasséB Grand Cru ClasséB Grand Cru ClasséB Grand Cru ClasséB 5 3 3 3 2 2 5 1 ème ème ème ème ème ème ème Second Vin Second Vin Second Vin er Grand Cru Grand Cru Grand Cru Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Classé 115,00 20,30 92,40 40,60 28,00 98,00 19,40 61,60 194,00 203,00 115,00 133,00 315,00 180,00 680,00 280,00 280,00 115,00 168,00 168,00 616,00 480,00 86,80 72,00 91,00 22,00 34,30 51,80 44,80 63,00 11,60 28,00 21,00 24,50 28,00 25,20 59/ LEGRAND SELECTION 7,10 7,95 7,40 24,00 19,00 20,50 51,00 11,67 35,00 49,00 35,00 15,00 12,00 51,00 26,00 16,80 35,30 16,00 46,20 81,20 19,40 44,80 96,60 66,50 33,60 26,60 15,00 107,80 182,00 Cru Classé Cru Classé Cru Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux er er Second Vin Second Vin 1 1 Canon-Fronsac Côtes de Bourg de Bourg Côtes de Bourg Côtes Grand Cru Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Côtes de Castillon Côtes de Castillon Côtes de Castillon Côtes de Castillon Côtes de Castillon Côtes CU* : Contact Us CU* : Contact SAUTERNES ET BARSAC SAUTERNES BLANCS BORDEAUX BORDEAUX ET CÔTES DE BORDEAUX DE ET CÔTES BORDEAUX Les Champs Libres Les G de Guiraud d'Or" "Lune Clos des Lunes Marjosse blanc Château Roc de Cambes Domaine de Cambes Pécresse Canon Château Château Village Grand de Lafleur Perrières Les L'Aurage Montlandrie Château Marjosse Château Domaine de l’Aurage Montlandrie Château Arnaud Clos Puy Marjosse Château Coutet Château de RieussecCarmes Suduiraut Château blanc Domaine de Chevalier Blanc Esprit de Chevalier Malartic Blanc Château Lagravière Blanc Smith Haut Lafitte Château Blanc d'Estournel Cos d'Argent Aile Blanc de Lynch-Bages Talbot de Blanc Caillou Margaux Blanc de Château Pavillon Château Village Grand CU* CU* CU* 23,10 98,00 72,80 56,00 60,20 20,30 15,40 56,00 28,00 30,00 39,50 35,00 37,00 55,00 37,10 33,10 28,00 74,20 24,50 245,00 189,00 245,00 215,00 189,00 112,00 750,00 120,00 196,00 245,00 148,00 112,00 Grand Cru Cru Grand Cru Grand Cru Grand Cru Grand Cru Grand Cru Grand Cru Grand Grand Cru Cru Grand Grand Cru Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Classé Cru Grand Lalande de Pomerol Lalande de Pomerol POMEROL SAINT-ÉMILION Château Château La Violette Cruzelles Les Château de Boüard La Fleur Le Pin Le Trotanoy Château Certan Château Vieux Pensées de Lafleur Pensées Nénin Château Château Village Petit Petrus Château Gazin Château Hosanna Château Lafleur Château Château L'Evangile Château La Fleur-Pétrus Château Gay Le Château Château CertanChâteau de May La Conseillante Château Clinet L'Eglise Château Eglise Petite Clos Saint Julien Clos Saint Roteboeuf Tertre Clos la Madeleine Moulin Saint-GeorgesChâteau Ainé Gravet Petit Château Clos Saint MartinClos Saint La Fleur Château de Fonbel Château L'If Château Dassault Château Clos de l'Oratoire Quinault l'Enclos Château Château Berliquet Château La Clotte Château There will be extra packaging charges for all other quantities ordered. all other quantities will be extra packaging for charges There details. of this booklet more for reservation’ ‘special consult Please All prices indicated in € ex VAT for a 75cl bottle, Ex works Bordeaux. 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The Buyer is sent an«ownership certificate» over thetelephone orontheorder form; via a orontheInternet Legrand Filles etFils, 1ruedelaBanque, 75002Paris; by bankcard transfer, cheque to theorder ofthe chequeorcertified company exclusion oftaxes anddelivery. Payment may bemadeby bank a deposit representing the total price of the wines ordered, to the No order isconsidered until valid the andfirm Vendor has received 3) ding withtheunavailable winesnotbeingreplaced. ofthedepositpaidcorresponBuyer assoonpossiblefor thepart does notagree, thecompany Legrand fillesetfilswill reimbursethe the firstchoice if the Buyer agreesIf the Buyer to thissubstitution. as soonpossibleandpropose asubstitute whichwillreplace this case, theLegrand Filles etfils company willnotifytheBuyer of the offer and the Vendor’s receipt ofdefinitive a firm, order. In that the Buyer orders could become unavailable between the time Buyer is hereby informed that the vins primeurs of the possibility thermore, ofthelimited ofwinesavailable, quantity by virtue the clients to limited order terms whichthe Vendor Fur mustobserve. mits oftheallotments available. wineproducers their Some subject areOffers Septembervalid until ofeach 30 year andwithintheli 2) to Frenchsubject law. conditions can prevail over these general sales terms, which are of formal written acceptance by the Vendor, nospecificpurchasing plicable version onthedate the order isplaced. Except inthecase complete acceptance ofthepresent general salesterms intheirap S.A., hereafter referred to as the Vendor, implies the Buyer’s full and order for vins primeurs with the company FILLES LEGRAND & FILS ofaclient,The hereafter act referred to astheBuyer, placing an 1) General terms andconditions TIONS OF SALE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRESENT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDI ORDER OFFER VALIDITY PRICES ------red, andhereby specifies that of the winesordered the totality by (date, time and address) of the wines orde or delivery of collection Vendor theBuyer willcontact to confirm theplace and conditions the firstsixmonths ofthethird -the calendar theharvest year after When thewinesare madeavailable by theproducers -generally in 7) sales terms. 2ofthepresent general inArticle asitisdescribed period lidity tomade the known Vendor before the expiration of the offer va above, thetwo casesdescribed In theBuyer’s requests mustbe crate ofsix(6)bottles. wine producer, charge willbeinvoiced nopacking for thewooden thewoodenIf crate oftwelve (12)bottlesisnotavailable withthe will becharged anadditionalcost listed intherates. Please note: that donotcorrespond withthemultiplesoftheseunits, theBuyer of twelve standard bottlesorsixMagnums. For orders of amounts Likewise, thewineproducers usuallypackthewinesinwood crates to specific ratessubject listed intheorder forms. Magnum andImperial. Magnum, Double These specialformats are company canprovide any ofthefollowing formats: halfbottle, bottle. However, at the Buyer’s request, theLegrand fillesetfils The usual format for the bottling isthestandard of vin primeurs 6) invoice. and willbecharged inadditionto theotherfees onthedefinitive taxes andexpenses willbethoseapplicableat thetimeofdelivery, 6ofthepresent salesterms.in Article The V.A.T. andany related any expenses otherthanthosedescribed bottlingandpackaging warehouse inBordeaux, to theexclusion delivery, oftransport, and cardboard boxes andprovision onanEx Works basisat the Vendor’s bility) due to the Buyer’sbility) default, the Buyer will be charged with the completion beforeof delivery September 30th(theyear ofavaila renewed as soon as possible at the Vendor’s charge. the absence In not be completed due to the Vendor’s will default, be the delivery Buyer remain at theBuyer’s charge. However, can if thedelivery such anupdate, thefees for arenewed requested delivery by the lure to address update or the Buyer’s the delivery failure to confirm cannotbecompleted dueto delivery anerror,If anomission, afai 8) letter ofreceipt withacknowledgement inany case. and to send notification to the Vendor’s by registered headquarters ment upondelivery, to declare any damagesonthedispatch note, refore the Buyer’s responsibility to verify the content of the consign The at winesare thecost oftheBuyer. andrisk transported isthe It June 2017. This rate to adjustment is subject at the time of delivery. of twelve (12)bottlesfrom Bordeaux to Paris is9.00euros asof1 fees.and/or delivery For reference, for thecost acrate oftransport the transport in Bordeauxcollected by the Buyer, the provision fees will include to theBuyer’s request, inwhichcasethewineswillnotbedirectly agreement to deliver the wines to Paris and/or elsewhere according tion of payment of the definitive invoiceIn the case of an amount. be settled. The wineswillonlybedelivered to theBuyer collec after invoice will specify the amount of VAT charges to and the delivery a singleBuyer willbedelivered to asingleaddress. The definitive DELIVERY &SECURITY PROVISION &INVOICING SPECIAL FORMATS & PACKAGINGS ------storage rates starting October 1st. storage October rates starting The Vendor makes information resulting storage andinsurance fees basedontheapplicablewine excluded from sales contracts concerning wines. en-primeur of theEuropean Directive 2011/83/UE, theright ofwithdrawal is Under theexception provided 16 intheparagraph gofthearticle 12) FILLES&FILSS.A.,1,ruedelaBanque75002PARIS.LEGRAND taining to them. To exercise thisright, requests shouldbesent to have the right to access and amend the personal information per oftheFrench virtue By law 1978,Buyers no. 78-17of6January to sell, rent, ordivulgethesaidinformation to third parties. ded by theBuyer issolelyto beusedby the Vendor, whoagrees not Data protection andcivilliberties: The personalinformation provi to beconsumed inmoderation. Alcohol abuse: Alcohol abuseisdangerous istherefore for health.It proves to beaminor. der date. The Vendor cannot, inany case, beheldliableiftheBuyer Vendor hereby confirms being over eighteen years of age at the or the sale of alcohol to minors. Any person ordering wine from the L3342-1oftheFrench Article Minors: Public HealthCode prohibits 11) the dispute amounts to 10.000ormore. tance degrande orthetribunal instance, dependingonwhether case ofadispute, therelevant oflaw d’ins willbethetribunal court lable to theBuyer for from five theorder date.years starting In the will becredited to theBuyer’s client account andwillremain avai feesrestocking of20% the amount paidex VAT. The netamount be reimbursed ofadministrative to theBuyer deduction after and Vendor may freely disposeofthewines, andthedepositpaidwill for anytal services reason whatsoever. As of this notification, the document and is isnot collected returned to the Vendor by the pos to theBuyer’s address, lastknown andwillbeeffective even ifthis validly notified by recorded letter with confirmation sent of delivery the unilateral rescission ofthe transaction. This declaration willbe notification, the to haveright the Vendor isthesoleparty to declare ofthewinesfor sixmonthsabled thedelivery from theprovision thecasewhereIn theBuyer has, inany way, shapeorform, noten 10) finitively collected. the total price as it appears on the definitive invoice has been de ofthe remain thefullproperty Vendor until thefullsettlement of lent to certificate, thewinesordered areservation by theBuyer Although the assignment of an «ownership is equiva certificate» 9) on thesestorage conditions available to theBuyer. TITLE RETENTION CLAUSE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW LEGAL INFORMATION RESCISSION OF SALE ------61/ LEGRAND SELECTION PHONE +33 1 42 60 07 12

INTERNET /les-vins/primeurs www.caves-legrand.com/fr EMAIL [email protected] How to to reserve? How Bruno Borie (Ducru-Beaucaillou) in his kitchen 63/ LEGRAND SELECTION I + II TOTAL TOTAL Sub- total II total EXTRA FEES VAT 20% in € VAT TOTAL VAT INC TOTAL TOTAL IN € EX VAT EX IN€ TOTAL Unit Unit ex VAT price € € price PACKAGING Quantity Case Case code Sub- total I total Unit Unit ex VAT price € € price

BOTTLES Quantity code Bottle Bottle WINES Bottle code 75cl = BT Bottle code 12 bottles 75cl = C12BT case code Wood 12 bottles. for VAT = 9€, incl *Extra fees Legrand. – Caves Paris to Bordeaux from include shipment They Reservation form Reservation 64/ LEGRAND SELECTION BIC :CMCIFRPP IBAN :FR7630066108010002003850193 CIC PARIS ANJOUENTREPRISES to Legrand Filles etFils Reservation form METHOD OFMETHOD PAYMENT LOCATION: Virement bancaire Bank check INVOICE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER CITY-COUNTRY FIRST NAME LAST NAME ZIP CODE MOBILE E-MAIL TITLE FAX DATE: Expiration date Key N° Type ofcard Visa Credit Card CAVISTE:

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