Château du Val d'Or

Grape varieties

Merlot (91%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Cabernet Sauvignon (2%)

Producer

Famille Bardet at Vignonet (33330)

Comment

The history of the Bardet vineyards began in 1704, on the banks of the Garonne, in the parish of St-Brice de Vignonet, south of Saint-Emilion. Wine merchant and cereals, Monsieuriau navigates the peaceful waters of the Garonne, the Gironde and the Dordogne to load his wing of barrels of wine, which he then resells in the merchant ports. The port of Vignonet becomes a high place of wine trade and an essential passage to the port of Bordeaux. While maritime trade prosperous, the Lordiau family invests in the vineyard. However, the arrival of the steam engine and railways at the end of the 19th century upsets the river trade and caused the end of the activity of gabarier. The Lordiau family decides to devote themselves to their passion: the culture of the vine ...

Tasting

Dark and shiny purple dress. Fine and open nose, evoking black fruits and roasted almonds. Upon bustling, a delicate register of smoked and burned nuances is imposed, enhanced with mass. Frank and powerful attack, declaring black fruits, whispering spices (pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon). Balanced and generous; The finish is elegant and persistent.

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