FRANCE
BORDEAUX& SOUTH WEST

CHÂTEAU BÉARD LA CHAPELLE, FRANCK MOUREAU,
AOC SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU
A recent addition to our Bordeaux range comes from the 18 hectare estate, located in the village of Saint Laurent-des-Combes, at the Eastern edge of Saint Emilion Grand Cru. The property is currently run by Franck and Laurence Moureau, continuing in the footsteps of their father Richard Moureau, who modernised the estate in 1980’s. Franck, who oversees the winemaking is also looking after the vineyards, where he works as naturally as possible, encouraging the biodiversity in the clay and limestone rich soil. The yields are lower than required by the appellation law and the emphasis is on the quality of the raw material. Beard la Chapelle wines are vinified in traditional Bordelaise way, with gentle pumping over and frequent racking. The élevage takes place in mix of new and used oak barrels and the wines display balance between the supple, violet scented blackberry fruit and refined spice.

CHATEAU BEARD LA CHAPELLE
Ref.: V0001344 Vintage: 2014
Grape Varietals: Merlot, C Franc
CHÂTEAU DE VIAUD - LALANDE, AOC LALANDE DE POMEROL
Chateau Viaud Lalande is a small-scale venture of the Durand – Teyssier family who have been making wine in the village of Puisseguin, appellation of Lalande de Pomerol, for three generations.
1.5 hectares of vineyards adjoining the Chateau were planted by Philippe Durand – Teyssier back in the 60’s. Typically for the region, those are mostly Merlot and Cabernet Franc well suited to the local, clay dominated soils.
Since 2007 Philippe has handed over the wine making and day-to- day running of the property to his son Thomas. Having previously worked in prominent 1er and Grand Cru Classé estates in Saint Emilion (Château Belair, Château Cadet Bon), Thomas is continuing family tradition, with clear focus on quality. Annual production: 9000 bottles.

CHATEAU VIAUD LALANDE
Ref.: V0004121 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cab Franc
CHÂTEAU SARANSOT-
DUPRE , AOC LISTRAC-MÉDOC, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPÉRIEUR
Saransot is located in the commune of Listrac, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. Clay-Limestone soils of this area, resemble those found in Saint Emilion and are ideally suited to cultivation of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The fruitiness and round tannins of those grapes, contribute to the great elegance of the Saransot- Dupre wines. The Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Petit Verdot (together 24%) give the wine its long life. To obtain concentrated wines, harvests must be small. That is why no fertilizers are used. Moreover, some plots are seeded with grass. It matures in oak barrels, approximately 30% of which are renewed each year. The wine is bottled eighteen months after the harvest

CHATEAU PERAC
Ref.: V0004545 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

CHATEAU SARANSOT DUPRE
Ref.: V0004544 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
CHÂTEAU HAUT GRAVELIER, AOC BORDEAUX
Located in the heart of the Bordeaux AOC Chateau Haut Gravelier has 26 hectares of vines with an average age of 20 years. Vinification takes place in stainless steel and the wines are vinified in cement tanks. The wine is typically a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.

CHATEAU HAUT GRAVELIER
Ref.: V0000151 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

MAGNUM CHATEAU HAUT GRAVELIER
Ref.: V0000791 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
CHÂTEAU CROIX – MOUTON, AOC BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR
Château Croix Mouton is situated in the commune of Lugon, on the edge of Fronsac, within the boundaries of the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation. The estate is owned by Jean-Philippe Janoueix who has acquired it in the mid ‘90s, and over the years managed to excel in making impressive, modern style claret.
70 hectares he owns are mostly planted to Merlot (92%), Cabernet Franc (7.5%) and Petit Verdot, with the average age of the vines being 37 years old. Classic right bank mix of alluvial clay and limestone dominates the soil and proximity of the misty Dordogne river makes its imprint on the terroir. All Croix-Mouton vineyards are sustainably managed with regular ploughing, controlled grass growth between the rows and green harvest, which allows for moderate yields and optimal ripeness.
The 2016 vintage of Chateau Croix Mouton is made with 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is full bodied and forward in style, yet with certain degree of finesse and freshness of the herbal nuances. The generous fruit it displays, seems to be in perfect harmony with well-integrated oaky flavours.

CHATEAU CROIX MOUTON
Ref.: V0004460 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cab Franc


CHÂTEAU LE PAYRAL, AOC BERGERAC
Chateau Le Payral is made up of 30 hectares divided into three “islands” located on the limestone hilltops on the south bank of the river Dordogne - at the doorway to the vineyards of Bordeaux.
Since 2005, the whole property is managed following the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. Subsequently the work in the winery is carried out with utmost care. Indigenous yeast which carry out the fermentation and small doses of sulphur used, allow for the full expression of the terroir. The wines are beautifully textured and remain true to the land they come from. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

CHATEAU PAYRAL BERGERAC SEC WHITE
Ref.: V0001202 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: S Blanc, Semillion, Muscadelle

CHATEAU PAYRAL BERGERAC RED
Ref.: V0001203 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon

CHATEAU PAYRAL SAUSSIGNAC
Ref.: V0001319 Vintage: 2011
Grape Varietals: Semillion, S Blanc, Muscadelle

DOMAINE LA CALMETTE, MAYA SALLÉE & NICOLAS FERNANDEZ, AOC CAHORS
With only a few vintages under their belt, Maya and Nicolas of Domaine La Calmette are exactly the kind of young vignerons we like to discover. They met while studying agronomy and oenology and quite early on knew that they want to make wine together. Starting in 2016 with just one hectare of Malbec, they have chosen to settle in Cahors and buy more plots in Trespoux – Rassiels – an elevated plateau towards the south – eastern edge of the appellation with mosaic of soil made of Kimmeridgian limestone and iron rich clay. Unlike in the fertile, alluvial valley of the Lot river, here at altitude of 350 metres above sea level the nights are cold and the days hot, which gives the wines precise features: exuberant aromatics and very fine-grained tannins. This allows the signature grape of Cahors – Malbec to express itself differently. The 7 hectares of Domaine La Calmette are farmed biodynamically, with nearly all of work done manually. Maia and Nicolas adapt light-handed approach towards the winemaking (wild fermentation, minimal SO2 and a patient élevage). Those are wines made with a lot
of attention, love, and respect for the vineyards. Juicy and fresh, with ripe, healthy fruit and a strong mineral backbone – a contemporary, less rustic interpretation of Malbec, full of youthful energy and verve – just like the couple who makes them.

CALMETTE - SERPENT A PLUMES
Ref.: V0004303 Vintage: Cuvée XX
Grape Varietals: 50% Malbec, Merlot

CALMETTE -TRESPOTZ
Ref.: V0004304 Vintage: Cuvée XX
Grape Varietals: 90% Malbec, Merlot

CALMETTE -L`ESPACE BLEU ENTRE LES NUAGES
Ref.: V0004306 Vintage: Blend 2018-19
Grape Varietals: Malbec s. vinyeard

CALMETTE -BUTTE ROUGE
Ref.: V0004307 Vintage: 2017-18
Grape Varietals: Malbec s. vinyeard

CALMETTE -BOIS GRAND
Ref.: V0004535 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Malbec s. vinyeard

CALMETTE -VIGNES NOIRES
Ref.: V0004878 Vintage: Blend 2018-19
Grape Varietals: Malbec s. vinyeard

CLOS LAPEYRE, JEAN BERNARD LARRIEU , AOC JURANCON
This family farm was traditionally dedicated to mixed farming with livestock, small fruits and grapes which were taken to the local cooperative.
However, in the early 1970’s Larrieus were the first in the region to replant their vines on the steep, amphitheatre – shaped terraces facing to the Pyrenees. This move ensured much better exposure to the sun while the elevation contributed to the freshness in the resulting wines. From 1985 onwards, the estate changed over exclusively to viticulture and Jean Bernard Larrieu gradually took full control over: farming his own vines, making, and bottling his own wine. He follows a biodynamic approach throughout his 17 hectare estate, aiming to make wines which are true to the land, with as little intervention as possible.

LAPEYRE SEC
Ref.: V0001143 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Gros Manseng

LAPEYRE VITATGE VIELH
Ref.: V0001144 Vintage: 2013-15
Grape Varietals: Gros and Petit Manseng

LAPEYRE MOELLEUX
Ref.: V0001145 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Gris abd Oetit and Courbu
NEW CHATEAU CALON, MONTAGNE SAINT-EMILION
Montagne Saint-Emilion is located in the hills to the north of St-Emilion itself. The Chateau Calon vineyard is located at the foot of the hill of Calon. Production averages 1400hl per year. The composition of the wine is 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec. The vines average 45 years and the soil is a sand-limestone mixture. The wine has excellent aging qualities, usually up to 15 years. When mature like this 2009, the wine is perfectly balanced, harmonious, soft fruits (Merlot influence) and with a gentle spiciness and mint aspect. Tannins are always delicate and fine. This is a highly regarded estate and is frequently quoted in Guide Hachette, Gault-Millau, Revue des Vins de France and Robert Parker as offering excellent value for a wine of this quality. Listed recently in the Royal Palace in the Principality of Monaco.
CHT CALON MONTAGNE ST EMILION
Ref.: Y0000005 Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Merlot / Cabernets / Malbec
CHT CALON MONTAGNE ST EMILION
Ref.: Y0000123 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Merlot / Cabernets / Malbec