Fine Wine

Chateau Taillefer, Pomerol

A Pomerol reflecting the story of a place, a château and the dedication of Catherine Moeuix and her family

Château Taillefer has a complex structure and is elegant and generous, offering a deep colour and a rich bouquet. Its exceptional ageing capacity makes this one of the most famous wines in Pomerol

Producer Notes: Since the death of Bernard Moueix in 1996, Catherine Moueix and her children, Antoine and Claire, have devoted themselves to their two châteaux, Taillefer and Tauzinat l’Hermitage in Saint-Emilion.

Major work has been undertaken on the vineyard with the adoption of strict growing methods. Catherine Moueix, in collaboration with Professor Dubourdieu, demands that the wine of Taillefer be first and foremost a reflection of the terroir and the family responsible for its destiny.

Appellation: Known the world over for the black truffle aromas derived from the exceptional soils (the famous “crasse de fer” soils with their iron content), the wines of Pomerol combine richness, finesse and generosity. These are wines for gourmets and all those who enjoy the pleasures of life.

Grape varieties: Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25%

Average age of the vineyard - 30 years.

Vine-growing: Short pruning, rational leaf stripping and thinning all lead to perfectly ripe grapes

Press Notes: The Wine Doctor -www.thewinedoctor.com Chateau Taillefer (Pomerol) 2005: This has a dense, creamy, crimson-black hue. On the nose, lovely deep fruit, pure and exotic in character. Ripe and rounded on the palate, with good grip underneath. Firm character, overlaid with soft fruit, well formed tannins. Very stylish wine, delightful fresh, crunchy but ripe fruit. Very, very good indeed, and an excellent wine for the estate. 17.5+/20 (February 2008)

Chateau Teyssier, Grand Cru St Emilion

This well poised 2004 shows exactly what a great bottle of wine Jonathan can put together. A silky, velvety and modern style of St Emilion - a great offering that time and time again delivers such drinking enjoyment.

Jonathan Maltus has played a key part in the cult movement that has thrived in St Emilion since the late 1990’s. Based at Chateau Teyssier, his success has been built upon an ambitious, exciting, innovative and technologically advanced approach but strictly maintaining the vineyards’ terroir.

With a total of an 'rapidly expanding' 40 hectares under vine, his four prestigious SINGLE VINEYARD wines can be classed as the best examples in Bordeaux of preserving the unique and individual vineyard terroir – Le Dôme, Les Astéries, Le Carré and the white Clos Nardian. His three ESTATE WINES are Chateau Laforge, Chateau Grand Destieu and Chateau Teyssier which are all exceptionally high quality, reliable and well priced wines. The winemaking team includes the expert knowledge and experience of Gilles Pauquet, consultant winemaker at Chateaux such as Cheval Blanc & Figeac. All wines are hand picked, double sorted and vinified in a mix of oak and stainless steel.