Dourthe presentation (English)

DOURTHE RANGE

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30 years ago: Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Dourthe la Grande Cuvee took advantage from the expertise of Dourthe vast experience and challenge Bordeaux convention.

Objective: to produce a powerful wine in every sense, with a distinctive, complex aromatic character - An innovative approach • Engaging in a research programme working with Denis Dubourdieu • Focusing on Sauvignon Blanc for the white • Maturing the wines with the same exacting standards used for Grand Cru wines for the reds

- Involved from the early stages of the project • Partner growers selected on the quality of their soils and a positive, motivated attitude.

• Providing viticultural support and guidance to partners • Focusing on new winemaking practices - An uncompromised quality - Dourthe La Grande Cuvée was an immediate success in France on trade and has become the benchmark for both dry, white and red Bordeaux wine. ‹N°›

25 years ago: the expansion of Vignobles Dourthe Dourthe La Grande Cuvee’s success proved the fundamental importance of our implication in growing the grapes, hence our intention to develop this further by managing our own vineyards.

After Château Belgrave in 1979, in the 90s and until the present day, a further 8 properties have joined the portfolio, representing more than 500 hectares across 7 different Bordeaux appellations.

• We implement systematically: − In-depth research & knowledge of the soils − Meticulous work in the vineyard in order to produce the finest quality grapes possible • We want to produce: ➢Well-balanced wines that express the terroir ➢Quality benchmarks in every price segment

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9 Vignobles Dourthe in Bordeaux – 500 hectares

Ch. Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac St-Emilion Grand Cru

Ch. Belgrave Grand Cru Classé Haut-Médoc

Ch. Reysson Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc

Ch. Le Boscq Ch. La Garde Cru Bourgeois St-Estèphe Pessac-Léognan

Ch. Haut Gros Caillou St-Emilion Grand Cru

Ch. Rahoul Graves

Ch. De Ricaud Cadillac, Loupiac

Ch. Pey la Tour Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur

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15 years ago: launch of the Essence de Dourthe Given this increasingly in-depth knowledge of our vineyards, we have been able to identify a number of exceptional plots. Our dream was to create a unique, different and original wine.

• Complete autonomy given to estate managers • Seeking the ultimate blend • An innovative project which in turn benefits all the different Dourthe estates

➢ Essence is the masterpiece from Vignobles Dourthe, the ultimate Bordeaux wine on a par with the world’s finest wines.

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Dourthe Wines

Dourthe La Grande Cuvée white 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Objective: to produce a powerful wine in every sense:

• Distinctive, complex aromatic character

•Outstanding freshness revealing rare structure and length

• Fruitiness showing zest of lemon, citrus fruit aromas and passion fruits

DOURTHE VINEYARDS

!An exceptional terroir: ▪ Deep gravel soils overlying a clay subsoil ▪ Bordering the Saint-Julien appellation (next to Ch. Lagrange) ▪ Particularly suited to cultivating CabernetSauvignon !A precise work to fully exploit the Château potential

CHÂTEAU BELGRAVE

5ème Grand Cru Classé 1855 AOC Haut-Médoc Member of Union des Grands Crus Vignoble Dourthe since 1979

The wine: A wine that stands out for its finesse and elegance and fresh (mint) character, typical of Saint-Julien Surface area : 59 ha Plantings : 51% Merlot - 44% CabernetSauvignon - 3% Cabernet-Franc - 2% PetitVerdot

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Château Belgrave - Terroir Geographical location

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JAMESSUCKLING.COM – April 2012 Vintage 2011 : 89-90 “A wine with velvety tannins and a lot of blueberries on the nose and palate. Full body, soft and structured. Nicely done for the vintage. ” THE WINE ADVOCATE – Robert Parker – May 2011 Vintage 2010 : 90-93/100 “One of the finest Belgrave I have ever tasted, this sleeper of the vintage boasts an opaque purple color along with abundant aromas of blackberries and cassis, a classy mid-palate, medium to fullbodied flavors, superb depth and crisp freshness as well as liveliness. ” THE WINE SPECTATOR – James Molesworth – March 2012 Vintage 2009 : 90/100 “Shows the ripeness of the vintage, featuring sleek linzer torte and plum confiture flavors laced with mouthwatering spice and sweet tobacco notes. This has well-integrated toast and a very racy finish.”

DECANTER – June 2009 Vintage 2008 : *** Recommended – 16 “Purple-red, attractive crushed black currant nose, good precise Cabernet fruit, firm but ripe tannins, harmonious, quite classy wine.”

WINE ENTHUSIAST – April 2008 Vintage 2007 : 89-91 “Perfumed fruit on a wine that shows mint and herbal characters as well as dense hedgerow blackberries. It’s tough, but the fruit is all there.”

DECANTER – June 2007 Vintage 2006 : *** Recommended – 16+ “Intense colour, pronounced and concentrated jammy blackcurrants, lots of high toast new oak, modern wine, fruity and polished.”

Château Belgrave

Grand Cru Classé Haut-Médoc 2011 Terms of vintage In record drought conditions, constantly adapting vine management techniques, including canopy management, ploughing the soils and temporary crop planting, successfully avoided any growth stoppages in the vine on the more exposed gravel-sand parcels. With meticulous monitoring of disease pressure in the vines during the humid summer, and rigorous sorting of the grapes on the vine, the grapes were healthy with entirely satisfactory levels of ripeness, particularly in the case of the later-ripening varietals. With a combination of gentle vinification, average vatting time and controlled extractions, the wines are elegant and expressive

De-budding

Merlot : March 23rd ; Cabernet Sauvignon : April 12th ; Cabernet Franc : April 13th ; Petit Verdot : April 10th

Mid veraison

Merlot : July 20th ; Cabernet Sauvignon ; Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot : July 21th

Harvest

Merlot : September 13th to 23rd ; Cabernet Sauvignon : September 23rd to 29th ; Cabernet Franc : September 23rd ; Petit Verdot : September 23rd to 27th

Ageing

Barreled during the month of January – Ageing on fine lees – 40% of new oak

Blending

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

Tasting note “Attractive, deep garnet in colour. Highly perfumed on the nose offering complex aromas of fresh red fruit notes, spices and precious woods. A fine tannic structure for such a generous, velvety, highly-concentrated palate. This Belgrave 2011 reveals freshness and elegance in true Saint-Julien style – a very attractive wine!

(May 2013).”

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Château Belgrave

Grand Cru Classé Haut-Médoc 2011 88 “Bright red. Pure, aromatic scents of red cherry, strawberry and cedar accented by lavender and pepper. Juicy and spicy, with lively acidity carrying the dark berry fruit through a persistent finish featuring fine tannins and a late hint of strawberry. ” (August 2012) 88 “Round and easy in feel, with pretty cherry, bitter plum and black currant fruit, backed by bay, tobacco and sandalwood shadings. Sneakily long”( J. Molesworth- May 2014) 89 “Shows polished, firm tannins. Full body, juicy fruit and a medium finish.”

(February 2014) 92-94 “This is a dark wine that’s dominated by firm and dry tannins. It has weight and power, with juicy plum flavours showing slowly under the tannins. Shows long-ageing potential.”(April 2012) 16/20 “Rich and dark on the nose. Sweet and red fruited on the palate. Full flavoured and quite rich. Dense, full of fruit. Honest, and the fruit fills the frame.” (April 2012) 18/20 (May 2012) 90 (April 2012) 16/20 “Good depth of blackcurrant fruit, good structure, balance and length. A forward style but will keep.” (April 2012) 16/20 (May 2012)

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! One of the oldest Cru Bourgeois in the region, holding the prestigious Cru Bourgeois status since 1932 ! A magnificent terroir ▪ Situated on a gravel outcrop overlooking the river ▪ Located between Calon Segur and Sociando Mallet

The wine: A Saint-Estephe wine with abundant character, revealing typical notes of cedar and precious woods

Surface area : 18 ha Plantings : 61% Merlot - 34% CabernetSauvignon - 3% Petit-Verdot 2% Cabernet-Franc

CHÂTEAU LE BOSCQ

AOC Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Vignoble Dourthe since1995

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Château Le Boscq - Terroir Geographical location

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DECANTER – April 2012 Vintage 2011 : 16/20 “Good cassis fruit, ripeness and depth. A fine plummy Saint-Estèphe.”

WINE SPECTATOR – April 2011 Vintage 2010 : 89-92/100 “Offers a direct beam of blackberry and plum fruit, with a strong graphite edge holding sway on the finish. Good length.”

DECANTER – November 2012 Vintage 2009 : 17/20 “Gorgeous nose with a discreet opulence showing black fruit, cedar and cinnamon spice. Rewarding velvety texture and some complexity, it is fresh, alluring and long.”

WINE SPECTATOR – March 2011 Vintage 2008 “This fresh, juicy red has a tangy edge supporting its red currant, cherry and plum fruit, laced with light, toasty vanilla…. solid flesh for the vintage.”

DECANTER – February 2009 Vintage 2007 : 16/20 : “Dark colour, good rich wine, good expression and smoothness of flavour, fine modern Saint-Estèphe.”

DECANTER – December 2009 Vintage 2006 : Highly recommended - 17/ 20 “Charred, savoury, oak notes and plummy, red berry fruit. Rich, round textured entry, sweet pockets of cassis and redcurrant.”

DECANTER – January 2009 Vintage 2005 – Decanter Award : 18,5/ 20 “outstanding” “A great bargain from the outstanding 2005 vintage. This claret offers very attractive, expressive fruit with some toasted oak. Complex but supple with great ageing potential.”

Château Le Boscq

Cru Bourgeois Saint-Estèphe 2011 Terms of vintage The old vines at Le Boscq, deeply rooted in a clay subsoil, were less affected by the significant limited water supplies, characteristic of the vintage. While the hailstorms at the beginning of May had little effect on the vineyard, the excessive heat and lack of water at the height of the vine’s growth period, reduced crop volumes.

The first Merlot grapes were picked as early as September 13th (a record!), followed rapidly by the Cabernets and Petit Verdot, which fully benefited from the spate of good weather from mid-September. The harvest was concentrated over a two week period, with a larger team for even more rigorous grape selection, the essential key to the success of this vintage.

Bud-burst

Merlot : March 29th ; Cabernet Sauvignon : April 3rd ; Cabernet Franc : April 2nd ; Petit Verdot : March 30th

Mid-veraison

Merlot : July 6th ; Cabernet Sauvignon : July 19th ; Cabernet Franc : July 9th ; Petit Verdot : July 11th

Harvest

Merlot : September 13th to 20th ; Cabernet Sauvignon : September 24th ; Cabernet Franc : September 23rd ; Petit Verdot : September 21st

Ageing

In oak barrels, 20% new oak, 80% one-year old oak barrels

Blending

Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Petit Verdot 5%

Estate bottled

June 2012

Tasting note “Intense bouquet, revealing a combination of ripe fruit aromas of blackcurrant and cherry and elegant notes of coffee, tobacco and cedar, typical of the fine wines of Saint-Estephe. Very full on the palate, with a silky tannic thread running through, underpinned by appealing liveliness. Long and complex finish. A Le Boscq wine of great elegance. “(May 2013) ‹N°› F. Bonnaffous – Director of Dourthe Estates

Château Le Boscq

Cru Bourgeois Saint-Estèphe 2011 89 “Good fruit for the appellation, with berry, lavender and spice character.

Medium to full body with good tannins and a medium finish. Give it two or three years of bottle age. “ (February 2014) 16/20 “Reserved but concentrated on the nose. Good depth of fruit. Fresh and firm on the finish. Well worked tannins.” (March 2014) 92 “Solid and firm, this initially tannic wine has ripe black fruits under the tough surface. It will take time to bring out the potential richness and complex flavors.” (January 2014)

88 « Features succulent flesh, with plum, cherry and currant notes melded together. The chalky spine is well-embedded through the finish, where a hint of singed spice peeks in. » (James Molesworth- January 2014)

87-90 “Aromas of syrupy black raspberry, licorice, milk chocolate and vanilla, lifted by violet. Juicy, shapely and fairly intense, with dark berry fruit complicated by licorice and chocolate. Finishes with broad, chewy tannins.” (May 2012)

88 (April 2012) 87-88 “The wine offers earth, cedar and spicy cassis, medium body and a bright cranberry and cassis finish.” (April 2012) 17/20 (April 2012) “Best producers /Best of the Bourgeois ” (Oz Clarke Bordeaux Edition 2012) ‹N°›

!An historic Château which is one of the best value for money in its appellation !An extremely high-quality terroir located: ▪ In one of the highest areas in the PessacLéognan appellation ▪ In the immediate vicinity of the grand cru classé wines ▪ With An exceptional diversity of soils and subsoils

The wine: The gold standard in Pessac-Leognan, on a par with the great cru classé wines which stand out for their balance and generosity, and the typically smoky notes of the terroir.

50 Ha (red)- 3,9 Ha (white) Plantings : 60% Merlot -35% Cabernet Sauvignon- 3% Cabernet-Franc - 2% Petit-Verdot White : 63% Sauvignon Blanc 20% Sémillon 17% Sauvignon Gris

CHÂTEAU LA GARDE

AOC Pessac-Léognan Vignoble Dourthe since1990

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Château La Garde - Terroir Geographical location

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CHÂTEAU LA GARDE WHITE 加特尔庄

白葡萄酒

WINE SPECTATOR 葡萄酒观察家 – James Molesworth – April 2011 Vintage 2011 : 89-92/100 “A tangy, nerve style, with brisk citrus notes running alongside a core of white asparagus and thyme. There’s lots of zip, but good weight as well….”

JAMES SUCKLING 国际著名酒评家– April 2011 Vintage 2010 : 93-94/100 “This is fascinating, with a dried lemon, apple, and mineral character on the nose and palate. Stony. Full and fruity. Serious white.”

CHÂTEAU LA GARDE RED 加特尔庄

红葡萄酒

WINE SPECTATOR 《葡萄酒观察家》– James Molesworth – April 2012 Vintage 2011 : 89-92 “Nice range of plum, blueberry, raspberry and black cherry, all melted together, along with sleek mouth feel, enticing spice notes and a lingering black tea edge. Nicely done.”

JAMES SUCKLING国际著名酒评家– April 2011 Vintage 2010 : 91-92/100 “Powerful and chewy with loads of dark fruits and currant leaf. Full and velvety. Loads going on.”

THE WINE ENTHUSIAST 《葡萄酒爱好者》– Roger Voss – May 2010 Vintage 2009 : 92-94/100 : “Spicy wood, ginger and nutmeg, balancing with solid black fruits. The wine is rich, a powerhouse of sweet tannins, finishing freshly with black currant juice.”

JANCIS ROBINSON杰西丝·罗宾逊– April 2009 Vintage 2008 : 16,5+/20 “Unusually concentrated purple. All stops have been pulled out on this one ! Lots of freshness and excitement and some extremely expensive oak ! Very dry finish. But very noble. A wine that has been given the cru classé treatment in the cellar without a doubt.”

Château La Garde

Pessac-Léognan 2011 (Red) Terms of vintage This vintage really kept us waiting! Fine weather in August and September fortuitously reduced the significant delay at the start of the summer, but still required drastic selection in both the reds and whites, resulting in a significant reduction in volumes at la Garde.

We delayed picking for as long as possible for the red grapes to reach optimum maturity, until October 5th. While unsettled weather at the start of harvesting fortunately did not affect the health of the vineyard, the Merlot and Cabernets had to be picked in rapid succession to avoid any risk.

Bud-burst

Merlot : april 2nd; Cabernet Sauvignon : april 4th

Mid-veraison

Merlot : july 30th; Cabernet Sauvignon : august 1st

Harvests

Merlot : from october 5th to 13th

Cabernet Sauvignon : from october 8th to 12th

Ageing

All the lots barreled in January. Ageing on fine lees, 100% in oak barrels specially selected for château La Garde.

Blending

52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot.

Tasting note “Deep and concentrated in appearance. A seductive bouquet emitting aromas of ripe fruits, liquorice and a smoky character often found in the terroirs of PessacLeognan. On the palate, the power of the delicate, rounded tannins is accompanied by generous rich character and volume. The wine’s harmonious presence culminates in a long, well-balanced finish, with well-integrated oak character. “ (May 2014) F. Bonnaffous – Director of Dourthe Estates

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Château La Garde

Pessac-Léognan 2011 (Red) 15,5/20 (May 2015) 90/100 « Bright and clean with pretty berry and cherry character. Medium body and a firm-textured finish. Pretty wine. Drink and hold.” (February 2015) 89 «Solid and direct, with a graphite-edged core of plum, anise and blackberry coulis flavors, backed by a light juniper echo on the finish. Not big, but shows good focus and definition.” James Molesworth (February 2015) 90”. "Solid layers of tannin partner with black currant fruit. This si structured, dark and very dry at the moment, although it will give a more rounded character as it ages." . By Roger Voss (January 2015) 16.5/20 ( 88/100) « Good Merlot-dominated crunchy fruit and fine earthy/ elegant Graves. » By Steven Spurrier (April 2013) 87/100 (April 2013) 87 A very good offering from Pessac-Leognan (an appellation that did very well in this vintage), the 2012 La Garde reveals tangy black cherry and black currant fruit in addition to hints of cedar wood and loamy soil. Medium-bodied, ripe and elegant, it can be enjoyed over the next 5-7 years. (April 2015) 15.5+/20 Dourthe. Very dark. Lots of smart oak on the nose. Sweet palate entry…

(May 2013) 16,5/20 (April 2013) 16,5: Carbonnieux; Latour Martillac, Olivier 15,5 : La Louvière

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A jewel of St Emilion situated on the famous plateau of « the Graves de Saint-Emilion » The terroir is:

▪ Located opposite the famous Premier Grand Cru Classé, Château Figeac ▪ On a terrace of flinty-clay gravel known as “Saint-Emilion gravel” ▪ undercut with a vein of blue clay running through the subsoil, regulating water supplies to the vine ▪ composed of 16 plots or micro plots

The wine:

CHÂTEAU GRAND BARRAIL LAMARZELLE FIGEAC

AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Vignoble Dourthe since 2005

A high proportion of mature Cabernet Franc vines, nearly 50 years old, which impart structure, aromatic finesse and violet notes characteristic of this terrroir.

Surface area: 15 ha Plantings : 75% Merlot 25% Cabernet-Franc

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Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac Terroir Geographical location

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eROBERTPARKER.COM – Robert Parker 著名酒评家 罗伯特·派克– April 2012 Vintage 2011 : 88-90 “This estate is on the up-swing... A deep ruby/purple color is followed by attractive red and black fruit notes intermixed with flower, soil and barrique undertones. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity, freshness and vibrancy as well as a surprisingly textured, heady finish, it should drink well for a decade or more.”

WINE SPECTATOR《葡萄酒观察家》 – James Molesworth – April 2011 Vintage 2010 : 89/91 “Ripe and rich, with lots of mocha and licorice notes leading the way for plum sauce and toasty vanilla.”

THE WINE ADVOCATE – Robert Parker著名酒评家 罗伯特·派克– February 2012 Vintage 2009 : 89 “Again, one of the -best ever- and a sleeper of the vintage from St.-Emilion, Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac has never produced anything quite this good. Lots of black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with licorice, loamy oils notes and foresty scents…succulent wine.”

JANCIS ROBINSON杰西丝·罗宾逊– April 2009 Vintage 2008 : 16 “Sweet, toasty with a hiNt of ovomaltine. Light and transparent. Sinewy and chewy on the end.”

WINE SPECTATOR 《葡萄酒观察家》– April 2008 Vintage 2007: 85-88 “A good core of fruit for the vintage. Medium body, ripe tannins and a medium finish. Good job for the vintage…”

WINE SPECTATOR 《葡萄酒观察家》– July 2006 Vintage 2005: 89/91 “This shows a wonderful character of berry and spices with hints of toasted oak and chocolate. Full and round. Long finish. Very nicely done.”

Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac Saint Émilion Grand cru 2008

Terms of vintage The estate did not escape the challenging weather conditions in Saint-Emilion: frost, hail and serious coulure in the very old Merlot vines significantly reduced harvest levels. Luckily, knowledge of the terroir, the perfectly healthy state of the vineyard and magnificent Indian Summer conditions throughout September and October, combined to create great ripening conditions. We were able to wait for a level of ripeness where the concentration of ripe fruit and freshness on the palate was still well-balanced.

The length of cuvaisons during vinification varied according to the potential quality of each batch. Elegance and finesse were sought out, avoiding extraction and over-ripeness. The wines are magnificent – a great vintage for Chateau Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac.

Bud-burst

Merlot march 17th ; Cabernet-Franc march 23th

Mid-veraison

Merlot august 10th ; Cabernet-Franc August 17th

Harvest

Merlot : from 6th to 10th October

Cabernet- Franc : October 17th

Ageing

100% in oak barrels, among which 30% new, during 12 to 15 months

Blending

70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc

Estate bottled

June 2010

Tasting note « The wine has a garnet colour and reveals a delicate bouquet of red cherries and raspberries and delicately oaked notes. Well-balanced and supple on the palate, showing great finesse, ripe and appealing tannins provide a splendid aromatic finish and a good ageing potential.»

F. Bonnaffous – Director of Dourthe Estates ‹N°›

Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac Saint Émilion Grand cru 2008

92 «This wine starts with a shock of acidity, followed by a ripe blackberry note… upright, structured and its sweetness is just beginning to show through the tannins and acidity. » (Roger Voss - February 2013) «… the 2008 vintage is a success…a subtle blend of red berries and vanilla delight on the bouquet. Delicious from the outset.... » (Sept 2011)

87 « This fleshy red offers fresh flavors of black cherry, toast and graphite, as well as notes of tobacco and anise. This has light, well-integrated tannins and a clean, licorice-scented finish. Drink now through 2014. » (March 2011) 88-90 (March 2009) Pavie Decesse: 88-90, Canon: 88-90 Figeac : 88-90

16/20 «Sweet, toasty with a hint of Ovomaltine. Light and transparent. Sinewy and chewy on the end. » (April 2009)

16/20 16/20 « On these early-ripening terroirs, small yields, restricted by frost and coulure, have resulted in great quality fruit. Delicate and true to the appellation, this wine can be enjoyed soon. » (April 2009)

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Essence de Dourthe Once the taste and passion for wines has taken hold of us, the desire always to do ‘better’ and then to achieve the ‘ideal’ becomes an obsession. Here at Dourthe, we had often dreamt of this ideal wine, made from the best grapes of the finest terroirs that Bordeaux has to offer and then taking the Art of Blending to its highest degree.”

Selection of the best Dourthe vineyards parcels (2 ha on each vineyard) A program of extreme quality is applied on the parcels, with no cost limit A wine symbol of this collective work: â—? The Dourthe Vineyards Masterpiece â—? At the level of the greatest wines in the world

Essence de Dourthe

The Dourthe Vineyards Masterpiece ▪ The Dourthe vineyards ▪ 4 estates recognized within their appellation ▪ Remarkable terroirs spanning 322 hectares ▪ Château Belgrave, Grand Cru Classé Haut Médoc ▪ Château La Garde, Pessac Léognan ▪ Château le Boscq, Cru Bourgeois St Estèphe ▪ And Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac, St Emilion Grand Cru, since the 2005 vintage

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Essence de Dourthe

Essence de Dourthe 2009 ▪ 400hl produced from 14 hectares of vines dedicated to Essence ▪ 53hl set aside for Essence de Dourthe ▪ Production : 6,200 bottles, 150 magnums, 100 double magnums ▪ Bottling date : January 2011 ▪ Final blend : 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Estates manager’s tasting notes Highly attractive, intense colour. Powerful on the nose, the wine exudes intense ripe, fresh fruit aromas of black cherries, which blend seamlessly with notes of spice, liquorice and mint. Soft, long and full on the palate, underpinned by refined tannins. The aromatic and refreshing fleshy character coats the well-balanced structure, before the long, delicately spiced finish. The richness and complexity of Essence 2009, at this stage of the wine’s development, would benefit from airing for two hours before drinking

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THE WINE ADVOCATE 《葡萄酒倡导家》– ROBERT PARKER 罗伯特派克 – May 2011 Vintage 2008: 90 « it is at the highest level of quality »

THE WINE ADVOCATE 《葡萄酒倡导家》– ROBERT PARKER罗伯特派克 – April 2006 Vintage 2005: 89/91 « terrefic value from Bordeaux » BERRY BROS & RUDD Vintage 2003: 89/91 « Sexy, silky and sumptuous! What a truly glorious find this is. »

LA REVUE DU VIN DE France 《葡萄酒评论》- June 2002 Vintage 2001: Coup de Cœur - A ‘haute couture’ wine DECANTER《品醇客》- July 2003 Vintage 2000: ***** Decanter Award: « A superbly blended wine of majestic quality yet smooth and subtle on the palate. »