Malbec | Blenheim Vintners

Château des Graviers Margaux Magnum

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000

The Landry family owns 60ha of land, vineyards alternate with Landes forest as well as meadow and grassland where horses and cows graze peacefully. Christophe knows each parcel of his vineyard inside out, feeling closer to Burgundy in spirit than Bordeaux. Only the best lieux-dits are retained, he doesn’t believe in second wines, if a parcel isn’t good enough then he sells it on.
He returned to his family estate in Bordeaux in the mid-1990s, where he works tirelessly in the vineyard and the winery to create some of the best value for money wines around at all levels. His wines offer a clear, bright black cherry colour, a kernel of rich fruit with great depth, and superb texture with good freshness and marked mineral flavours. Very, very long on the finish. For drinking now to 2030+.

Château Lamarche Canon Canon-Fronsac

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000

Château Lamarche Canon Canon-Fronsac is a refined Bordeaux wine from the prestigious Canon-Fronsac appellation. Crafted by Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire, this estate boasts a rich history dating back to the 1950s. The vineyards span 11 hectares of clay-limestone hillsides, with vines averaging 40 years old. This blend features 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Malbec, aged for 12 months in barrels and 8 months in concrete vats. Expect a medium-bodied wine with savoury plum and herb notes, ideal for early enjoyment.

Château Tour Grand Faurie l’Efaurie Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:48:27 +0000

This estate’s vines span two terroirs: the Faurie plot (sandy, iron-rich soils) and old-vine parcels in Saint-Christophe des Bardes (clay-chalk). A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% resurgent Malbec.
Pesticide-free for years, the vineyard uses grass cover and sheep to maintain biodiversity. Transitioning to organic, it holds HVE certification.
With restrained maceration and ageing, the wine delivers a classic, medium-bodied Saint-Émilion, perfect with roast meats or duck.

Château Tour des Gendres La Gloire de Mon Père

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:47:37 +0000

From Bergerac’s overlooked terroir comes this Bordeaux-style blend that punches way above its weight.
“”La Gloire de Mon Père”” (literally “”My Father’s Pride””) shows why this organic estate gets insiders excited, think plush blackberries, a dusting of cocoa powder, and just enough herbal grip to keep it honest. The de Conti family crafts this as their flagship, blending tradition with a modern drink-me-now approach. Proof that great value still exists in southwest France.