Wine:

Intense and deep, the 2017 Red Bordeaux delivers a delightful reading of the vintage and its terroir. Juicy, delicious, with a pleasant flavors of fruit and a beautiful balance, it is a wine of thirst and pleasure, of beautiful roundness, to pair with grilled meats or white meat.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification with temperature control. Aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks.

Color:

Deep and intense red.

Nose:

Abundant aromas of red fruits.

Palate:

Savory and juicy with strong flavors of red fruits, this is a great wine to pair for any occasion and enjoy at once.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, roasted free-range chicken, pork tenderloin in a crust, rabbit with mustard and mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2024

Bordeaux is without a doubt one of the most sought-after regions in the wine world. Known for its First and Second Growth, the region also produces wines of great quality-price ratio. Cuvées of immediate pleasure, extremely well-made, and who bare all the qualities of this famous vineyard. This is why we are delighted to present to you today Château Loyasson, a label unearthed by our Selection Committee. Belonging to the Ballarin family, this estate cultivates tradition, associating with ideal balance merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes.

Wine:

Skillfully profiled, the 2013 Red Château Sociando Mallet Haut-Médoc distinguishes itself by its finesse and suppleness. On this vintage of great elegance, less tannic than others, it opens with grace and expresses wonderfully nuanced perfumes of ripe fruits and sweet spices. We can taste the style of the chateau which we adore so much, between classicism, straightforwardness and undeniable charm. A bottle that can be enjoyed at once!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification in cement and stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in new barrels.

Color:

Deep and intense red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of red and black fruits mixed with spicy notes.

Palate:

Supple and elegant , this wine with superb perfumed nuances and a soft finesse has both a classic and charming palate

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Leg of lamb with thyme and wild mushrooms, duck stew with porcini mushrooms, coq au vin, prime rib, all red meats.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Chateau Sociando-Mallet has a worldwide reputation and offers one of the best value for money in Bordeaux. Located north of Saint-Estephe, its geology is similar in every way to that of Château Latour. A visionary winemaker, Jean Gautreau acquired the estate in 1969 and set it on its path to excellence.

Wine:

Opening with juicy, elegant, and deep tannins, the 2016 red Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Château Alcée delivers a beautiful score, all freshness, and balance. It is an energetic, distinguished wine, carried by a radiant Merlot, ready for the meal, to be discovered today with a poultry or a veal chop.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% whole bunches. Fermentation in concrete vats, punching down and pumping over. Aged for 16 to 18 months in 225-liter and 500-liter barrels, half of which are renewed each year.

Color:

Deep red, brilliant, garnet reflections.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits punctuated by notes of graphite and smoke accents.

Palate:

Adorned with a juicy, elegant and deep palate, this wine combines freshness, energy, elegance and persistence in a perfect balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roasted farm poultry, veal chop with porcini mushrooms, entrecote à la bordelaise, refined farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

At Ventealapropriété, we have always liked to introduce you to vintages that have reached their peak of maturity. (Re)discover today the "2016", one of the greatest vintages of the decade! 

At its inception, the 2016 vintage was already described as grandiose. A few years later, having reached a beautiful evolution, it displays a high class character, destined for long aging.

This vintage required patience and kept the suspense until the end before revealing its magnificence! A vintage of elegance and balance, with ripe tannins and fresh and dynamic textures.