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Distinctive French wines of character with fruit and balance
Passionate vine growers respectful of nature and talented winemakers
Great terroirs and soils
May 2006
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p 1 Jean-Pierre LalouelleChampagne
p 12 Domaine BellegardeJurançon Moëlleux
p 2 Château BessanBordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur
p 13 Château de SaursGaillac
p 3 Château MilonBordeaux BlancBordeaux Supérieur
p 14 Xavier VignonVin de Pays d’Oc
p 4 Oscar WinesLussac Saint-Emilion,Puisseguin Saint EmilionSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
p 15 Château MourvielsCabardèsVin de Pays dOc
p 5 Château Périn de NaudineGraves Blanc, Graves Rouge
p 16 Domaine de SalenteVin de Pays d’Oc
p 6 Arnaud Schuster de BallwillBordeaux, Bordeaux SupérieurEntre-Deux-Mers,
Crémant de Bordeaux
p 17 Maurel-VedeauVin de Pays d’OcMinervois
p 7 Dominique LeymarieBordeaux SupérieurFronsac, PomerolSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
p 18 Château Saint-RochVin de Pays d’OcLimoux
p 8 Philippe GiraudSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
p 19 Domaine de la SerreVin de Pays des Côtes CatalanesCôtes du Roussillon Villages, Maury
p 9 Château La Fleur CarrèreMontagne-Saint-Emilion
p 20 Maison DuqayVin de Pays d’Oc
p 10 Château MontdoyenBergerac Blanc Sec, Bergerac RougeMonbazillac
p 21 Domaine du Clos d’AlariVin de Pays du VarCôtes de Provence Rouge, Rosé
p 11 Pierre LafonCahors, Vin de Pays du Lot RougeVin de Pays du Lot Rosé
p 22 Xavier VignonCôtes du Ventoux, Côtes du LubéronCôtes du Rhône Blanc, RougeChâteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Rouge
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Jean-Pierre Lalouelle
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Colour Vintage
LAL-01 Champagne
Refreshing and fruity
Champagne Jean-Pierre LalouelleThis is an elegant Champagne, with a dense yellow colour, beautiful and generous fine bubbles.Nose of white flowers and yellow fruit (peach)Very fruity mouth, clean and long
Whitesparkling
NV
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This beautiful 6 hectares family estate planted in 1879 is situated on the slopes of Côte d’Epernay and comprises 70% of Pinot Meunier and 30% of Chardonnay.The Pinot Meunier varietal brings a fruity style to a champagne blend and gives it charm and easy-to-drink qualities.The addition of Chardonnay gives it finesse, elegance, as well as aging capacity.Jean-Pierre Lalouelle has been taking over the family estate since 1979 and pays special attention to preserving the natural fruity style of his elegant champagne.He usually blends two vintages to produce his champagne. This one is a blend of 2002 and 2003.
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Château Milon
Réf N° Label Appellation
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Product name
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MIL-01AOC Bordeaux
Supérieur
Elegant medium-light wine
Les Griottes de Château MilonMerlot(85%), Cabernet sauvignon/franc(13%) and Malbec(2%)Second wine of Château Milon, this wine develops powerful and aerial red fruit aromas with flower notes, rounded with Morello cherry(Griottes in French) and grape fruit attack, final tie on spicy candied fruit, Delicate taste and light tannins.
Red 2004
MIL-02 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château MilonCabernet sauvignon/franc (45%), Merlot (50%), Malbec (5%)Beautiful ruby red colour with violin reflectionAerial red candied fruit aromas on the nose with complexityRound mouth with silky tannins and red berry fruit notes, toasted bread, long finale with liquorice and spicy flavours.
Red 2004
MIL-03 AOC Bordeaux Blanc
Elegant medium-light wine
Château MilonMuscadelle(50%), Sémillon (45%), Sauvignon (5%)Pale yellow colourExpressive nose of grapefruit, flower, butter and nuts aromas,Very round mouth, sharp and fluid with exotic notes of citrus and passion fruits, rather long finale on hazelnut.
White 2004
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XOnce property of Gustave Eiffel family, Château Milon is a 26 acres estate located half way between Bordeaux and Saint Emilion, now belonging to Gérald de la Debutrie, a former engineer, who took over the management from his parents in 2003, with a clear will to producing an excellent and authentic natural wine.
If you look at the vine ranks you’ll notice wide white patches on the ground which are gravely and chalky reappearances. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc , malbec and carménère compose red vine varieties; Semillon, muscadelle and a few plants of sauvignon compose the white ones.
- Organic way of working- Temperature controlled wine-making- Aging in French oak barrels for 8-10 months
Oscar Wines
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Product name
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OSC-08AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion
Elegant medium-bodied wine
Vieux Château ChambeauGarnet red colourRed and black fruit on the nose with a hint of vanilla and nougatineSilky mouth, ripe tannins, caramel and licoriceSilver Medal at Concours Mondialde Bruxellels 2004
Red 2002
OSC-07 AOC Puisseguin Saint-Emilion
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château BrandaDark red colourExpressive nose of black fruitBeautiful and opulent mouth, very well balanced, with dense yet elegant tannin structure
Red 2003
OSC-06 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Easy-access medium-bodied wine
Château Haut Saint-BriceGood red colourVery well balanced and nose of wood and undergrowthThe mouth is very well balanced too with a good sharpness and a luscious ripe fruit
Red 2002
OSC-05 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château Pas de l’ÂneA solid red, with berry, tobacco and hints of coffee. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Velvety and well balanced, very clean.Wine Spectator 85-88 points
Red 2002
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Wines have been produced in Saint-Emilion since the Romans.
Château Branda was founded in the 18th century as part of the Faize Abbaye. The present owners, Arnaud Delaire and Nicolas Baptiste, bought the estate in 1998 and since that date have always been growing the best wines of the appellations (Puisseguin and Lussac Saint Emilion).
In 2001, their passion pushed them to invest in the prestigious neighbourhood : Château Pas de l’Ane and Château Haut Saint Brice, two Saint Emilion Grand Cru, were born to offer the ultimate pleasure of the right bank area
Château Périn de Naudine
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Product name
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PER-01AOC Graves Blanc
Elegant medium-bodied dry white wine
Château Périn de Naudine50% Semillon blanc, 50% Sauvignon blancFine full-bodied bouquetExcellent balance between the highly unctuous fruity Semillon and the freshness of Sauvignon, enhanced by light wooden notes.
White 2003
PER-02 AOC Graves Rouge
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château Périn de Naudine70% merlot - 15% cabernet sauvignon - 15% cabernet franc Dark red colour1 star Guide Hachette 2003
Red 2002
PER-03 AOC Graves Rouge
Elegant medium-bodied wine
Les Sphinx de NaudineThe second wine, produced from young vines and press wines not retained for the first red wine, is matured in the oak barrels already used for the first wine or in American oak barrels bringing an interesting vanilla aroma.Good red colour, interesting elegant nose, delicate mouth with excellent balance.
Red 2003
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The Graves region is the oldest wine region in Bordeaux, named after his terroir a soil rich in gravels and pebbles allowing a reflection of suns rays and constituting a good filter: this is an efficient heat retainer and it favours the ripening of the grapes. The Château Perin de Naudine is in fact a beautiful "chartreuse" (mansion) from the 17th century traditionally built in one level slightly over the soil with a half buried cellar underneath.
This 12 hectares estate benefits from the diversity of clay-limestone soil in Castres Gironde and the gravel soil of Portets.. The vines are aged 28 years in average.
Olivier Colas practices a traditional work of the soil, control of the yield, and hand harvesting.
He built in 1996 a new 1100 hl new temperature-controlled vathouse, with air-pressured wine press and a sorting table.
Arnaud Schuster de Ballwil
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Product name
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LEY-01AOC Entre-Deux-
Mers
Elegant medium-bodied dry white wine
Château Montlau35% Sémillon, 30% Sauvignon, 35 %MuscadelleA rare pleasure to complement fish and sea-food, or as an aperitif.
White 2005
LEY-02 AOC Bordeaux
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château Fontblanche80 %Merlot, 18%Cabernet Franc, 2 % Malbec The hallmark of Montlau for this property between the hills and the banks of the Dordogne. Great fat fruity wine.(Vintage 2005 also available ref LEY-03)
Red 2004
LEY-04 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Elegant medium-bodied wine
Château Côtes de Monleau100% MerlotThe second wine, carefully selected Merlot, young and supple.
Red 2004
LEY-05 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Elegant medium-bodied wine
Château Montlau80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc.The renowned wine of the property.1 star Guide Hachette 2005(Vintage 2003 also available ref LEY-06)
Red 2002
LEY-17 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Elegant complex full-bodied wine
Château Montlau « Hors Série » 80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet FrancThe jewel of Montlau highlights the vineyard since 1473Decanter world wine awards 2004
Red 2000
LEY-18 AOC Crémant de Bordeaux
Sparkling dry white wine
Favory60% Semillon, 40 % MuscadelleExuberant sparkling wine with vivacity, fruity aromas, and distinctive style
White sparkling
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Six centuries of winemaking tradition have been preserved and adapted to modern techniques (hese noble vines have been planted since 1473)
The cellars of Montlau were built in the XVIIIth century; the old pumps and presses are still used and are living witness to a period that made Bordeaux renowned for its great wines and terroirs.
Dominique Leymarie
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LEY-07 AOC Fronsac
Elegant medium-bodied wine
Château Les TonnellesThis dark purple-coloured Fronsac offers an elegant, sweet, black fruit, liquid stone, and mineral-scented bouquet. There is superb ripe fruit on the attack, and the medium-weight, refined finish reveals quite
low acidity. Beautiful harmony, purity, and ripe mid-palate…
Red 2003
LEY-09 AOC Pomerol
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château RobertSecond wine of Château Tour Robert, this is an excellent wine representative of the Pomerol appellation: a classy, deep scented and intensely flavoured wine, cherry appeal with a structured finish
Red 2002
LEY-10 AOC Pomerol
Complex medium-bodied wine
Château RobertThe dark ruby-colored 2003 Chateau Robert possesses superb fruit in the nose along with a big, sweet candied black cherry attack revealing notions of smoke, liquorice, and herbs. This luscious, medium-bodied wine provides a totally hedonistic turn-on.
Red 2003
LEY-16 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Complex full-bodied wine
Château Tour RobertThe 100% Merlot 2003 Chateau Tour Robert smells like a chocolate fudge sundae with notes of caramel, chocolate, vanilla, blackberries, and sweet cherry jam. It has a great depth and plenty of flesh as well as some heavy duty tannins…
Red 2003
LEY-11 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
High class full-bodied wine
Château Bellerose-Figeac This superb wine presents smoky, coffee, prune, blackberry, and cherry jam-scented perfume. In the mouth remains a blast of high quality fruit and plenty of toasty oak that only begins to melt…
Red 1999
LEY-12 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
High class full-bodied wine
Château Bellerose-Figeac *The expression of the 2001 vintage brings here a wine of great maturity, yet having potential for ageing another five years.Fruit, toasted bread, spices with a great balance
Red 2001
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Dominique Leymarie, whose family has been in the wine business for over a century not only in Bordeaux but also in Burgundy, produces under Michel Rolland’s team supervision wines that are recognized as respectful for their terroirs, combining decades of family tradition to the most modern winemaking techniques for a result dedicated to the creation of compromiseless quality products.Chateau Robert is the first estate run by Dominique Leymarie (since 1982), i.e. almost 25 years to set up – often as a precursor - the vinegrowing techniques that raise the quality requirements for the harvested grapes and made the reputation of our estates: short pruning, strict disbudding, two wave green harvest (June and August), hand picking in racks with a double selection of the berries. Chateau Robert's vineyard is fully ploughed and thus, no chemical herbicide is used.
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Philippe Giraud
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LEY-13 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Elegant and complex medium-bodied wine
Château Grand CorbinBeautiful ruby-garnet red colourIntense rich nose of cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, with spicy notes (ginger, laurel) nicely smoked with delicate woodMouth: good start with voluminous body; ripe melted tannins, red fruit, then seductive leather notes.Radiant final, with vanilla notes.
Red 2001
LEY-14 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Elegant and complex full-bodied wine
Château Grand CorbinDeep dense garnet red colour.Intense nose dominated by red fruit. Freshness and good wooden notes with ints of toasted bread and spices.Mouth: great aromatic start; fresh and complex aromas. Dense tannic structure with quality flavoursome velvety tannins, representative of very ripe grapes. Good length
Red 2002
LEY-15 AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Elegant and complex medium-bodied wine
Château Grand CorbinIntense vivacious ruby colourIntense elegant nose, ripe fruit and pepper notes with a good wooden tone.Mouth: obvious good start full of aromas, good plump tannic structure. Neat final with notes of sloe and flint. Very well balanced
Red 2003
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Originated from the Corbin Estate, which used to belong to a son of King Edward III of England, Château Grand Corbin is situated at the crossroads between the highly reputed vineyards of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion.
Mainly planted with Merlot (2/3) and Cabernet Franc (1/3) on silica soils, Château Grand Corbin produces wines rich in fruit and in colour.
Philippe Giraud, originated from the North of France, has been in charge of the estate since 1982.