Wine:

Fruity but without exuberance, in a beautiful aromatic purity, the 2019 White Pessac-Léognan Pessac by VALAP delivers itself on fine exotic notes of passion fruit, and a touch of grapefruit. The whole is very fragrant, intense and very fresh. The palate is very pure, with a good amplitude and a nice richness. It is a dry, balanced, ripe and fresh white wine, with a good persistence of flavors. A very nice wine to be enjoyed as an aperitif, with a seafood platter or pan-fried prawns.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting. Vinification 100% in vats. No ageing.

Color:

Pale yellow, crystalline, silver reflections.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic expression with fine exotic notes reminiscent of passion fruit mixed with accents of grapefruit and floral touches of wisteria.

Palate:

Intense and juicy with ripe and fresh aromas fruit. Very pure, this dry, salivating and digestible wine reveals itself with a good amplitude, a controlled richness and a great persistence of flavors.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, seafood platter, pan-fried prawns, a theme of fresh and semi-dried goat cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Always on the lookout for the most accomplished expressions of each appellation, our Selection Committee sscours the vineyards to find wines of identity at the right price, able to meet our most rigorous standards.  

Bordeaux is a formidable reservoir of this kind of unknown gems, while being unfortunately rather underestimated today. Sensitive to the potential of its terroirs, we have unearthed some superb wines from the Pessac-Léognan area! 

Here are 2 unique wines that you will not find anywhere else. And for good reason: they are the result of a custom blend made by our Selection Committee, under the aegis of Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World. Tailor-made wines for your pleasure only!

Wine:

Aligning volume and consistency, the 2019 Red Margaux by VALAP is a delicate and balanced wine, the perfect representation of this prized terroir. The balsamic and menthol notes are the sign of a perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by aromas of charcoal, cedar and blackcurrant. The wine is beautifully mature, with great freshness, depth and well-proportioned tannins. It is a perfect representative of the appellation which will keep for another 10 to 15 years. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Aged for 12 months.

Color:

Deep purple red.

Nose:

Aromas of blackcurrant mixed with balsamic and mentholated notes and scents of charcoal and cedar.

Palate:

The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with flavors of beautifully ripened fruit. Framed by well-structured tannins, this cuvée combines volume and texture with depth, freshness, and a long, perfectly balanced finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled entrecote, rack of pork with thyme, roasted guinea fowl, cep risotto, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033 and more for enthusiasts

Château Brane-Cantenac is one of Margaux's most sought-after Grands Crus Classés. With a highly homogeneous terroir in the historic heart of the cru, it has achieved major successes in recent vintages.

Wine:

Selected by Olivier Poussier, the 2020 Red Pauillac proudly holds its own and would certainly have its place among the appellation's most prestigious bottles... For it bears a distinctly Médoc identity, with the graphite accent of the great Cabernets on the nose and harmonious hints of red and black fruit. The palate is rich and elegant, with smooth tannins and a perfectly balanced, fresh juice. A remarkable Pauillac, refined and classy, to be kept for another 5 to 8 years. a Selection Committee Favorite rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, 80% of the wine is aged in stainless steel vats, the remaining 20% in one- or two-wine barrels.

Color:

Dark, brilliant crimson red.

Nose:

Ripe and fresh, with lovely aromas of red and black fruits combined with a touch of graphite.

Palate:

Full-bodied and elegant, this tailor-made cuvée reveals a robust tannic structure with velvety smooth tannins. This precise Pauillac offers a balanced and refined profile, all underpinned by remarkable freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of pork roasted with sage, beef meatballs and thyme potatoes, duck parmentier with porcini mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

We're delighted to be able to offer you this unique product once again... Our close relationships with the finest Bordeaux châteaux have enabled us to develop this special wine once again, the fruit of a close collaboration between Olivier Poussier, the Best Sommelier in the World 2000, and one of the greatest names in Pauillac, which we're keeping secret...

This unique transaction on the market for great Bordeaux wines has resulted in the "Pauillac by Valap" wine, whose "juices" come from exceptional supplies, set with the noblest origins. As a result, it possesses the vigor and power of the greatest Médocs, in a pure style, with outstanding integrity and character.