PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Troplong Mondot, located in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, boasts a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Initially part of the estate of Abbe Raymond de Seze, the iconic château was built in 1745. The estate was later named after Raymond Troplong, who expanded the vineyards to their current size in the mid-1800s. The property has seen various owners, including Georges Thienpont and Alexandre Valette, before becoming family-owned in 1936. In 2017, the estate was acquired by SCOR insurance company. 

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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 Valandraud, a prominent Saint-Émilion estate, was established in 1989 by Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. They started with a small 0.6-hectare plot and gradually expanded their holdings. Their first commercial vintage was released in 1991, marking the beginning of their journey to recognition as a leading Saint-Émilion producer. Valandraud's rise is closely associated with the "garagiste" movement, which emphasizes high-quality wines from small, often unconventional, vineyards. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Trotte Vieille, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in Saint-Émilion, boasts a rich history dating back to at least the 15th century. The estate is known for its exceptional ageability and is considered one of the oldest in Saint-Émilion, with records of winemaking on the property going back to 1453. A legend surrounding the name involves an elderly woman known for her frequent trips to the local stagecoach stop, earning her the nickname "Trotte Vieille" (old trot). 

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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 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 Les Grandes Murailles, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, has a rich history rooted in the remains of a 12th-century Dominican monastery. The estate's name, meaning "Great Walls," directly references the imposing ruin that still stands today. Originally a small plot of vines near this remnant of the monastery, the estate has been known as Les Grandes Murailles since at least the 19th century. In 2013, the property became part of the Cuvelier family portfolio, joining Château Clos Fourtet. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Laroze, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, boasts a rich history dating back to 1610, with the Gurchy family's involvement in winemaking. The current estate, however, was established in 1882 when the Gurchys consolidated three adjacent vineyards and built the château. The Meslin family, direct descendants of the Gurchys, have been managing the estate for three generations, increasing its size to 30 hectares. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Laroque is situated close to St Christophe des Bardes in St Emilion on a plateau of limestone rock. Its history dates back to the 12th century, with a tower from that time still dominating the estate. It has passed through several families since and is now owned by the Beaumartin family and is the largest estate in St Emilion with 61 hectares and was promoted to grand cru classé in 1996. More recently well known St Emilion winemaker David Suire has been bought in and the property has achieved new heights. Although planted in one block the make up of the limestone varies as does the exposition around the château, on slopes or on terraces. Merlot is the pre-dominant grape variety with a small amount of Cabernet Franc and the vines are about 50 years old on average. Wine making is traditional with maturation in oak, the length of which depends on the vintage conditions. There is also a second wine produced, Tours de Laroque for more immediate drinking.

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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 La Gaffelière is owned by Léo de Malet Roquefort. Located in the centre of the St. Emilion appellation, due south of St. Emilion town, the property shares a similar climate to that enjoyed by both St.Emilion and Pomerol: more continental than the maritime Médoc, with generally more spring rainfall, though less in summer and winter. La Gaffeliere’s vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 30%) lie on a sloped sandy/clay-limestone topsoil and limestone subsoil (a mix of Côtes and Pieds de Côtes). La Gaffeliere is classified as a 1er grand cru classé(B). Clos La Gaffeliere is their Second wine. Born in 1985, Clos is produced mainly from the young vines.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château La Dominique's history in Saint-Émilion dates back to the 1700s, with its name reportedly inspired by a Caribbean island, according to multiple wine retailers. Originally owned by Jean Micheau in 1690, it was recognized by King Louis XIV. The château changed hands several times before the de Bailliencourt family acquired it in 1933, and it was during their ownership that it achieved its Grand Cru Classé status. In 1969, Clément Fayat, a prominent figure in the construction industry, purchased the estate. Fayat invested heavily in the property, including modernizing the cellars and implementing a new vinification program. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Grand Corbin, located in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, with documented ties to the land even earlier. Initially, the estate was part of the Corbin seigneurie and later expanded in 1852. In 2012, Château Haut Corbin was merged into Château Grand Corbin, creating a larger estate. The Despagne family has been associated with the land since at least the 16th century, with Louis Despagne acquiring initial plots in 1812. The estate was recognized as a Grand Cru Classé during the 2006 Saint-Émilion classification. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Grand Corbin, located in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, with documented ties to the land even earlier. Initially, the estate was part of the Corbin seigneurie and later expanded in 1852. In 2012, Château Haut Corbin was merged into Château Grand Corbin, creating a larger estate. The Despagne family has been associated with the land since at least the 16th century, with Louis Despagne acquiring initial plots in 1812. The estate was recognized as a Grand Cru Classé during the 2006 Saint-Émilion classification. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Grand Corbin, located in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, with documented ties to the land even earlier. Initially, the estate was part of the Corbin seigneurie and later expanded in 1852. In 2012, Château Haut Corbin was merged into Château Grand Corbin, creating a larger estate. The Despagne family has been associated with the land since at least the 16th century, with Louis Despagne acquiring initial plots in 1812. The estate was recognized as a Grand Cru Classé during the 2006 Saint-Émilion classification. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château de Ferrand's story begins in 1702 with Elie de Betoulaud, a lawyer, courtier, and philanthropist, who built the estate in the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux. Inspired by Louis XIV and Versailles, Betoulaud's chateau reflected the elegance and grandeur of the Sun King's palace. Ferrand remained in the family for centuries, with Baron Bich and later his daughter Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët inheriting and developing the estate. Today, the chateau is a testament to its historical charm and modern winemaking, boasting organic certification and a unique blend of historical preservation and innovative practices. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The present-day Cheval Blanc vineyards had vines at least as far back as the 18th century, as shown by Belleyme's map of the region dated 1764. Nearly a century later, the estate was acquired by the Fourcaud-Laussac family who owned it until 1998, when it was sold to Mr Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère. The vineyard is in a single block, and borders on the Pomerol appellation. An outstanding terror and unusual proportions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot give this great wine an absolutely unique flavor. Chateau Cheval Blanc has had a greater number of outstanding vintages than any other classified great growth over the past century. Another unusual characteristic of Cheval Blanc is that once it reaches its peak, it maintains it for a very long time. This admirable wine is powerful, soft, rich, round and silky. It has tremendous fruit and elegance as well as exceptional quality from year to year.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Chauvin, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, boasts a history intertwined with the development of the region's wine industry. Established in 1852 during the division of the Corbin stronghold, it was acquired by Jean Fourcaud-Laussac, who also owned Château Cheval Blanc. In 1891, Victor Ondet purchased the estate, and three generations of the Ondet family managed it until 2014. In 2014, Sylvie Cazes and her children bought the estate, initiating a significant restructuring program and renovating the cellars. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Located on the famous slope (and the foot of the slope) south of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, Chateau Canon La Gaffelière has belonged to the Counts von Neipperg since 1971. Representing some eight centuries of family winegrowing tradition, Count Stephan von Neipperg has succeeded in placing Chateau Canon La Gaffelière among the top Grands Crus Classés of Saint-Emilion thanks to a winegrowing philosophy that gives priority not only to quality, but also respect for the environment.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery The different plots of vines total 54 acres of very uniform soil types, which is the first hint that Chateau Caonon is unusual with respect to the rest of the Saint Emilion area. The Subltle combination of limestone containing fossilized starfish covered by a thin layer of clay left behind by a prehistoric lake, constitute an ideal environment for the grape varieties, highlighting the expression of their characteristics. Fresh, yet not very rich, this type of soil is a perfectly balanced medium for the vines that keeps yields down while enhancing quality. The different steps in the vineyard management calendar are scrupulously respected throughout the year. Chateau Canon manages its plots sustainably, ensuring perfect ripeness and making it easier to identify the best batches of fruit, which are vinified separately. The policy is clearly to foster environmental preservation.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) is a historic Saint-Émilion estate with a lineage tracing back to the 11th and 12th centuries, and specifically, the Duffau-Lagarrosse family's ownership since 1847. Originally part of a larger estate, it was divided in 1869, with the portion that became Château Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse going to Pierre-Paulin Ducarpe's daughter and her husband, the Duffau-Lagarrosse family. The estate is renowned for its elegant, age-worthy wines, particularly its legendary 1990 vintage. In 2021, a partnership between Joséphine Duffau-Lagarrosse and Prisca Courtin (Clarins group) marked a new chapter for the estate, blending family legacy with a modern, sustainable approach. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Ausone, a Saint-Émilion estate with a rich history, is renowned as one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Bordeaux. Its history is intertwined with the Roman poet Ausonius, whose villa is believed to have stood on the site. The estate, now owned by the Vauthier family, has been producing exceptional wines for centuries, maintaining a reputation for density, complexity, and longevity. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Rouget, located in Pomerol, is one of the oldest estates in the region, with a history dating back to ancient Roman times. It appears in archives and land registers from 1700, and by the late 19th century, was considered one of the top five Pomerol estates. The Labruyère family purchased the estate in 1992 and has since focused on restoring it to its former glory. 

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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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