Laurent Ponsot Grand Cru Cuvée du Frêne
LAURENT PONSOT Grand Cru Cuvée du Frêne, Chambertin-Clos de Beze
Domaine d'Eugenie Echezeaux Grand Cru
Domaine d'Eugenie Echezeaux is produced from a very small holding of 0.55ha within the Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard. Some of the vines are up to 80 years old and the vineyard itself was awarded biodynamic accreditation in 2010. The fruit is handpicked, and partially destemmed before undergoing fermentation in small vessels and maturation in new 90% new French oak.
Laurent Ponsot Grand Cru Cuvée du Cyprès
LAURENT PONSOT Grand Cru Cuvée du Cyprès , Charmes-Chambertin
Chateau Haut Brion Graves
Château la Mission Haut-Brion is on uniquely stony soil in the Pessac-Léognan appellation close to the city of Bordeaux. It is a Cru Classé in the Graves Classification of 1953. The 22.5 hectare red wine vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (44%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). The chateau wine is vinified in large (180hl) temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats and aged in 100% new French oak for an average of 22 months. Annual production is 6000-7000 dozen. The famous white wine of the chateau comes from 3.5 ha planted to Semillon (62%) and Sauvignon Blanc (38%). Overall planting density is 10,000 vines per hectare (red) and 8000 vines per hectare (white). Since 1983, under the ownership of Domaine Clarence Dillon (which also owns the neighbouring Chateau Haut Brion), the entire estate has been renovated vineyards, winemaking facilities and the chateau itself. The property got its name in the 1600s when it was owned by the Catholic Church.