Exceptional wines - Import export

From the beginning, the charge of the Dom Pérignon Chef de Cave has been to witness each vintage and craft exceptional wines in the face of the year’s challenges, without preconceptions or indulgence. Representative of these obstacles, the 2009 Vintage produced only a limited volume – due to the exceptional context of largely hot and dry seasons – adding particular significance to these available magnums that allow the development process to slow.

Dating back to the 1980’s, Grand Bateau is the fruit of the collaboration between Maison Barrière and Château Beychevelle, our sister company. The Boat which decorates this label is the mythical galleon of the famous Château Beychevelle which took part and sponsored the conception and creation of Grand Bateau. Today Philippe Blanc, Château Beychevelle’s winemaker, provides us with the ultimate technical guidance in our famed assemblage of these wines. The « Secret » ? Simply that the wine is sourced from such illustrious estates that we have asked not to divulge its exceptional provenance! Rich and gracious wine, it offers all the racinness of a grand cru. It’s exceptional elegance will seduce the palates of those demanding connoisseurs.

Chateau de Rolland, situated just outside the village of Sauternes, thrives of an exceptional terroir just next to the Cirons River (perfect microclimate for Botrytis). The origins of the estate date back to 1492 when the “de Rolland family” acquired the domain. Faithful to its past, Mr Jean Guignard transmitted his knowledge to his three children: François, Lucie and Monique who now manage the chateau. The Guignard family, with whom Barrière has been working for some 30 years now, regulmarly produce an exceptional and highly reliable “golden” wine !

Dating back to the 1980’s, Grand Bateau is the fruit of the collaboration between Maison Barrière and Chateau Beychevelle, our sister company. The boat which decorates this label is the mythical galleon of the famous Château Beychevelle which took part and sponsored the conception and creation of Grand Bateau. Today, Philippe Blanc, Château Beychevelle’s winemaker, provides us with the ultimate technical guidance in our famed assemblage of these wines. The “Secret” ? Simply that the wine is sourced from such illustrious estates that we have been asked not to divulge its exceptional provenance ! Rich and gracious wine, it offers all the raciness of a grand cru. It’s exceptional elegance will seduce the palates of those demanding connoisseurs.