PRE-ORDER About Winery Established as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification, Chateau Montrose enjoys an exceptional geographical situation in Saint-Estèphe, facing the Gironde estuary. Its 95-hectare (235-acre) vineyard thus benefits from the moderating influence of the vast water mass nearby during very hot summers and harsh winters. The vineyard is in a single sweep, a rare and priceless advantage in the region. The soil, consisting of deep gravel over clay, favours natural drainage and ensures that the vines benefit from a slow and regular water supply from the water reserves in the subsoil.An extensive renovation program with very strict environmental objectives has been carried out at the estate since it was acquired by Martin and Olivier Bouygues in 2006, reflecting the new owners’ determination to perpetuate the quality of the wine and make Chateau Montrose a model of skilled winemaking and sustainable development. Under the direction of Hervé Berland since 2012, the estate has 68 employees in the vineyard and winery, all of whom share the same philosophy: respect for the terroir and a constant quest for excellence. That philosophy is manifested in meticulous vineyard practices, very precise parcel selection and use of only the best grapes to make the premium wine, Chateau Montrose.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Chateau Mouton Rothschild, a Premier Cru Classé from the Bordeaux region and one of the world's greatest wines, is owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild. The estate includes 205 acres of vines at Pauillac planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (2%). In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Chateau Brane-Mouton. In 1922, his great-grandson Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988) decided to take the future of the estate into his own hands. His 65 years at Mouton bear witness to the strength of his personality, his spirit of enterprise and his sense of innovation. In 1922, he was the first to introduce chateau bottling. In 1926, he built the famous Grand Chai, the majestic 100-meter first year cellar, which has become a major attraction for visitors to Mouton. 1945 marked the start of a fascinating collection of works of art, created every year for the Mouton label by famous painters. In 1973, after a twenty-year battle, Baron Philippe obtained a revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton was officially recognized as a First Growth. In 1988, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild succeeded her father Baron Philippe. She has become the guarantor of the quality of an illustrious wine whose motto proudly proclaims, "First I am, second I was, I Mouton do not change."

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Nenin, a Pomerol winery with a history dating back to the 18th century, is known for its premium red wines, particularly those featuring a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Initially owned by the Demay and Paillet families, the estate was later acquired by the Despujol family, who owned it until 1997. In that year, Michel Delon, also owner of Château Léoville Las Cases, purchased the property and initiated significant improvements to the vineyard and facilities, including modernizing the winemaking process. 

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PRE-ORDER About WineryChâteau Olivier, a historic winery in Bordeaux's Graves region, boasts a history dating back to the 12th century, originally as a Benedictine monastery. It is renowned for both its red and white wines, the latter primarily crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes. The estate has been owned by the Bethmann family since the 19th century, and they continue to manage it today. 

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PRE-ORDER About WineryChâteau Olivier, a historic winery in Bordeaux's Graves region, boasts a history dating back to the 12th century, originally as a Benedictine monastery. It is renowned for both its red and white wines, the latter primarily crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes. The estate has been owned by the Bethmann family since the 19th century, and they continue to manage it today. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Ormes de Pez, located in Saint-Estèphe, has a history dating back to the 18th century, with its name derived from the elm trees (ormes) and the hamlet of Pez. The Cazes family, also owners of Château Lynch-Bages, acquired the estate in 1940. Significant modernization and renovation efforts, particularly in the early 1980s, have helped improve the quality and consistency of their wines. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Palmer was established in the first half of the nineteenth century by the English general, Charles Palmer. In 1814, on his way back from the Peninsular War where he had fought with Wellington against Napoleon, General Palmer acquired Château de Gascq and gave it his own name.In 1938, the Sichel family joined forces with a group of wine merchant friends to purchase the property. Today, the vines of Château Palmer (AOC Margaux) cover a surface of 52 hectares of croupes (knolls) of Garonne gravel and are made up of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. This combination of soil and grape varieties has been the greatest asset of Château Palmer (3ème Cru Classé) from its earliest beginnings. At Château Palmer, tradition and evolving techniques have always gone hand in hand, and always with respect for the typical characteristics of this outstanding terroir. Highly reputed worldwide, the wines of Château Palmer rank among the most prestigious of Bordeaux and are coveted by keen wine enthusiasts the world over.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Palmer was established in the first half of the nineteenth century by the English general, Charles Palmer. In 1814, on his way back from the Peninsular War where he had fought with Wellington against Napoleon, General Palmer acquired Château de Gascq and gave it his own name.In 1938, the Sichel family joined forces with a group of wine merchant friends to purchase the property. Today, the vines of Château Palmer (AOC Margaux) cover a surface of 52 hectares of croupes (knolls) of Garonne gravel and are made up of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. This combination of soil and grape varieties has been the greatest asset of Château Palmer (3ème Cru Classé) from its earliest beginnings. At Château Palmer, tradition and evolving techniques have always gone hand in hand, and always with respect for the typical characteristics of this outstanding terroir. Highly reputed worldwide, the wines of Château Palmer rank among the most prestigious of Bordeaux and are coveted by keen wine enthusiasts the world over.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Pédesclaux, located in Pauillac, Bordeaux, was established in 1810 by wine broker Pierre Urbain Pédesclaux. It quickly gained recognition, earning a Fifth Growth classification in the 1855 Medoc classification. The estate has seen several owners, including the Lorenzetti family since 2009, who have invested in significant renovations, including a state-of-the-art winery. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Figeac is a very ancient property. In the 2nd century, the Figeacus family gave its name to the estate. Traces of this Gallo-Roman villa still exist today. In the 15th century, FIGEAC was one of five noble houses in Saint-Emilion and passed from the Lescours family, who at that time also owned Ausone, into the hands of the Cazes family, who transmitted it through marriage to the Carles in the 17th century. After the Manoncourt family acquired the property in 1892, FIGEAC was mainly managed by agricultural engineers. However, in 1943, the year in which Thierry Manoncourt made his first vintage, a period of resurgencebegan for Figeac. Thierry Manoncourt realised in that year the huge potential of FIGEAC’s terroir and urged his mother, a Parisian, to hold on to the estate. In 1955 CHATEAU-FIGEAC became a First Great Classified Growth. Today, Madame Manoncourt and her daughters are ably supported by highly skilled wine-growing teams and are as eager as ever to guarantee the long-term continuity of FIGEAC.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Petit Village, located in Pomerol, France, boasts a rich history dating back to the 17th century. While the original estate is undocumented, the current château was built in the 18th century by the Tour du Pin family. The estate has seen ownership changes and periods of modernization, most notably under Fernand Ginestet in 1919 and later by Axa Millésimes in 1989, who continue to own the property. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Peymouton is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine produced by the estate of Château Laroque, which has a history dating back to the 12th century. In 1996, when Château Laroque was promoted to Grand Cru Classé status, the remaining 76 acres of its vineyard were used to create the new wine, Château Peymouton. The vineyards, planted in the 18th century, are situated on a limestone plateau overlooking the Dordogne River valley. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Phélan Ségur is a historic winery in Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France, with roots tracing back to the 18th century. It was established by Irishman Bernard Phelan, who merged two estates, Clos de Garramey and Ségur de Cabanac, to form the foundation of the property. His son, Frank Phelan, further developed the estate, which was later renamed Phélan Ségur in the early 20th century. The winery has seen multiple ownership changes, including the Gardinier family in 1985, and is currently owned by Philippe Van de Vyvere, who acquired it in 2018. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The Estate was founded in the late 17th Century. This period was known as the Grand Siecle, or "great century", in reference to Louis XIV's 1661 accession to the French throne. In 1689 Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, an influential wine merchant and steward of the prestigious Latour and and Margaux estates, bought plots of vines close to the Latour estate to create Enclos Rauzan. These vines were part of his daughter Therese's dowry when she married Baron Jacques Pichon de Longueville in 1694, the year in which the Pichon Baron estate was founded. An illustrious estate, with an enduring reputation, was born. It remained in the same family for generations. In 1850 the property was divided in two. Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville's section became the Pichon Baron estate. The second section, belonging to his three sisters, became Pichon Comtesse. Baron Raoul was proud of his prestigious property, and in 1851 he commissioned the imposing chateau inspired by Renaissance architecture that we know today. This uniquely charming and romantic chateau, with its two emblematic turrets, has stood proudly at the vineyard's heart ever since. During the Universal Exhibition of 1855, the wine was classed as a Second Grand Cru Classe according to the ranking system requested by Emperor Napoleon III, who wished to showcase Bordeaux's great wines. In 1933, the Pichon de Longueville family sold the property to the Bouteiller family, who managed the chateau for over 50 years.  In 1987 the estate was bought by AXA Millesimes, whose aim is to enable great wines from the vineyards with a glorious past to achieve their full potential. An architectural competition was launched in collaboration with the Paris Pompidou Centre to provide the estate with new operational buildings. The comprehensive reconstruction of the fermenting room and cellar, and renovation of the chateau, began in 1988. Since then, the 19th century chateau's image has been reflected in an ornamental pool stretching majestically before it.. And since 2008, its silvery expanse conceals an underground cellar, reminiscent of Jules Verne's Nautilus, with view of both the water and sky. The barrel cellar complements a production process in which excellence is paramount, in the finest tradition of great Pauillac wines.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The Estate was founded in the late 17th Century. This period was known as the Grand Siecle, or "great century", in reference to Louis XIV's 1661 accession to the French throne. In 1689 Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, an influential wine merchant and steward of the prestigious Latour and and Margaux estates, bought plots of vines close to the Latour estate to create Enclos Rauzan. These vines were part of his daughter Therese's dowry when she married Baron Jacques Pichon de Longueville in 1694, the year in which the Pichon Baron estate was founded. An illustrious estate, with an enduring reputation, was born. It remained in the same family for generations. In 1850 the property was divided in two. Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville's section became the Pichon Baron estate. The second section, belonging to his three sisters, became Pichon Comtesse. Baron Raoul was proud of his prestigious property, and in 1851 he commissioned the imposing chateau inspired by Renaissance architecture that we know today. This uniquely charming and romantic chateau, with its two emblematic turrets, has stood proudly at the vineyard's heart ever since. During the Universal Exhibition of 1855, the wine was classed as a Second Grand Cru Classe according to the ranking system requested by Emperor Napoleon III, who wished to showcase Bordeaux's great wines. In 1933, the Pichon de Longueville family sold the property to the Bouteiller family, who managed the chateau for over 50 years.  In 1987 the estate was bought by AXA Millesimes, whose aim is to enable great wines from the vineyards with a glorious past to achieve their full potential. An architectural competition was launched in collaboration with the Paris Pompidou Centre to provide the estate with new operational buildings. The comprehensive reconstruction of the fermenting room and cellar, and renovation of the chateau, began in 1988. Since then, the 19th century chateau's image has been

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac 5th Grand Cru Classé, has enjoyed an irresistible rise to become one of the Médoc's most emblematic names. Managed by Justine and Alfred Tesseron, Château Pontet-Canet has established itself as one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the Pauillac appellation, with results that exceed all expectations. Vintage after vintage, the estate has established itself as one of the finest references on Bordeaux's Left Bank.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Potensac is a well-regarded estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation, known for its long-standing family ownership and its high-quality wines. The Delon family has owned the estate since the 19th century, and it has been passed down through generations, with the current owner being Jean-Hubert Delon. The estate is recognized for its exceptional cru bourgeois status and for producing wines that rival those of classified growths. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Poujeaux, a well-regarded estate in Moulis-en-Médoc, boasts a history dating back to the 16th century. Initially part of the Seigneurie de Latour Saint-Mambert, it gained its name and independence in the 19th century. The estate has seen various owners, including the Theil family, who played a key role in its development. In 2008, the Cuvelier family, also owners of Clos Fourtet, acquired the property, initiating a modernization phase with the goal of elevating it to the top of the Bordeaux wine hierarchy. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Quinault l'Enclos has a history dating back to the 17th century, with its name referencing the poet Philippe Quinault. The estate, situated in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, is known for its gravelly, well-draining vineyards and is owned by the family behind Château Cheval Blanc. Significant investments have been made in both the vineyards and winemaking facilities since its acquisition in 2008, leading to a notable improvement in wine quality. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Quintus, a Saint-Émilion estate, was established in 2011 when Domaine Clarence Dillon, owners of Château Haut-Brion, purchased the original vineyard and then acquired neighboring properties, including Château Tertre Daugay and Château L'Arrosée. The name "Quintus" is a nod to the Gallo-Roman tradition of naming a fifth child and also references its position as the fifth property in the Clarence Dillon portfolio. The estate is known for its diverse terroir, including both plateau and hillside vineyards, and its winemaking team is led by Jean-Philippe Delmas, who also oversees Haut-Brion. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Rauzan-Gassies has a history dating back to the 17th century, originating from the larger Rauzan estate. In 1763, the estate was divided, leading to the creation of Rauzan-Gassies. It was classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The Quié family acquired the estate in 1946 and has been instrumental in its modern development. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The wines here have delighted many well-know figures, most famously Thomas Jefferson who came across this wine during his visit to the vineyards of Bordeaux, placing an order for several cases of it. He thus became a fervent admirer or Rauzan-Segla wines. Some decades later, the 1855 Classification ranked Chateau Rauzan-Segla as a Second Growth. The current chateau was built in 1903, designed by architect Louis Garros, who drew inspiriation from the original Perigord-style buildings in the the chateau, as well as G. LeBreton who designed the park and green spaces. Then time went by and the chateau gradually fell into a slumber. Then, CHANEL purchased Chateau Rauzan-Ségla in April 1994 and immediately started a full renovation programme. The vineyard has been drained – a 15-kilometer network is now in place, 2 parcels of Petit Verdot were planted and 3 hectares of vines were grafted over with Merlot. Today, 51 hectares are in production for an average total production of 200 000 bottles – Chateau Rauzan- Ségla and its second wine Ségla. The winery has been adapted and large vats progressively replaced by smaller capacities – matching the parcels' sizes. From the 2004 picking on, grapes will be sorted on two 10-meter long vibrating tables, so that each single berry is checked before entering the vats. Maturation cellars have been completely renovated and a new room built for the bottling-labelling machines – making Chateau Rauzan-Ségla fully independent for the entire production process.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château de Rayne-Vigneau is a sweet white wine ranked as Premier Cru Classé (French, “First Growth”) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Belonging to the Sauternes appellation in Gironde, in the region of Graves, the winery is located in Bommes. It has been owned by Crédit Agricole since 2004. The castle, its park with its facilities are the subject of a classification as historic monuments by decree of 19 April 2004. In 2015, the estate is bought by the group Trésor du Patrimoine.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Rieussec is a sweet white wine ranked as Premier Cru Classé (French, “First Growth”) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Belonging to the Sauternes appellation in Gironde, in the region of Graves, the winery is located in the commune of Fargues. The Rieussec estate was the property of the monks of Carmes de Langon in the 18th century. Following the French Revolution, church property was confiscated by the state and auctioned off. In about 1790, Rieussec was bought in this fashion by a Mr. Marheilhac, who at this time was also the owner of Château La Louvière in Léognan. The owner at the time of the 1855 classification, when Rieussec was classified a first growth, was a Mr. Mayne. After that, Rieussec had a long succession of owners: Charles Crepin bought in around 1870, Paul Defolie in 1892, Mr. Edgar Bannel a well known banker of Bordeaux in 1907, the Gasqueton family (also owners of Château Calon-Ségur in Saint Estèphe), the American P. F. Berry (brother-in-law of the Vicomte de Bouzet) during the war, Mr. Balaresque in 1957 and Albert Vuillier in 1971. In 1984, Rieussec was bought by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the owners of Château Lafite Rothschild. The Rothschilds invested in a new cellar in 1989, and strove to increase quality by better selection of the grapes, which also led to reduced production in the 1990s. In the 1993 vintage, one of three difficult Bordeaux vintages in a row, no Château Rieussec grand vin was produced at all out of quality considerations. One of the more recent recognitions for quality was when Château Rieussec 2001 was selected as Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2004.

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