Château Lalande 2020 Saint-Julien

ORIGIN Owned by the renowned Meffre family, Château Lalande is located in Saint-Julien de Beychevelle along the prestigious Route des Grands Vins. The estate now covers 15.5 hectares. Red Wine, Saint-Julien Appellation – Château Lalande 2018 VINIFICATION Limited yields Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours Vinification by parcel Long vatting for 3 weeks Malolactic fermentation in vats Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months GRAPE VARIETIES 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot DESCRIPTION With a clear garnet-colored robe, Château Lalande red wine reveals a delightful bouquet of red fruits and cocoa on the nose, with notes of toasted wood. The palate opens with a smooth and round attack, evolving into fruity notes with delicately softened tannins. A grand wine from Saint-Julien.

ORIGIN Red Wine, Côtes de Francs Bordeaux Appellation The origins of Château Ad Francos date back to the 6th century, when Clovis, the first Christian king of France, defeated the Visigoths and conquered the land of Aquitaine. A Frankish garrison settled on this strategic hill, which was named "Ad Francos" (literally meaning "home of the Franks"), giving its name to the present-day village of Francs. The château, built between the 9th and 18th centuries, is an eclectic jewel of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Its history has been shaped by significant events such as major plagues, the Hundred Years' War, invasions, religious wars, and the French Revolution. Various families who owned the château over the centuries expanded it, each leaving their own distinct imprint.

ORIGIN Red Wine Bordeaux Château Guillaume Blanc, located a few kilometers from Sainte Foy la Grande, at the edge of Gironde, has been around since the 16th century. The name of the estate refers to the former master of the property, Guilhaume Blanc, who was elected consul of the famous neighboring bastide of Sainte Foy La Grande, a stronghold for trade with England. Château Guillaume Blanc features a charming chartreuse-style building. Its vineyard now totals 65 hectares, fragmented into a myriad of plots. The estate benefits from a complex and unique terroir, where the gravelly sections are planted with Cabernet varieties, and the clay-limestone slopes are planted with Merlot. Malbec covers 5 hectares, planted on clay-limestone soil. The viticultural practices are environmentally friendly and certified HVE (High Environmental Value). These characteristics contribute to the production of balanced, ample, and structured wines, available in a variety of cuvées.

ORIGIN Red Wine Bordeaux Château Guillaume Blanc, located a few kilometers from Sainte Foy la Grande, at the edge of Gironde, has been established since the 16th century. The name of the estate refers to the former master of the property, Guilhaume Blanc, who was elected consul of the famous neighboring bastide of Sainte Foy La Grande, a stronghold for trade with England. Château Guillaume Blanc features a charming chartreuse-style building. Its vineyard now spans 65 hectares, fragmented into a myriad of plots. The estate benefits from a complex and unique terroir, where the gravelly sections are planted with Cabernet varieties, and the clay-limestone slopes are planted with Merlot. The viticultural practices are environmentally friendly and certified as Agriculture Raisonnée (Reasoned Agriculture). These characteristics contribute to the production of balanced, ample, and structured wines, available in a variety of cuvées.