Château d'Estoublon Rouge (Organic) 2018 - Les Baux-de-Provence, France

New launch! Owned by former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and his Supermodel & singer-songwriter wife, Carla Bruni, and Jean-Guillaume Prats of Château Lafite fame.

16.5/20 Vinum Wine Magazine (2016 vintage)

Silver - International Wine Challenge
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards (2016 vintage)

Vinum Wine Magazine "Wild berries and herbs on the nose; straightforward beginning, slender structure, well-structured, good density and length, excellently crafted." (2016 vintage)

Decanter World Wine Awards "Beautifully perfumed with hints of cinnamon, poached damson and redcurrant, while the palate is textured with dried fruit and well judged oak." (2016 vintage)

Sommelier's advice "A dark ruby color, with garnet red hues. The nose has hints of ripe red fruit - lightly jamy. Spicy notes with a certain predominance of vanilla and leather. The palate is soft and fruity with ripe and soft tannins with good structure. Long final. A concentrated and elegant wine to serve to various game dishes or veal with chanterelles."

Winemaker "Wine with a garnet ruby color. The nose is powerful with notes of plum and crushed blackberries highlighted by notes of chocolate, roasted cocoa, sweet spices and cedar. On the palate, it is powerful and concentrated reflecting the characteristics of this hot and dry vintage, all supported by tannins of character."

30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Cabernet-Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5%

Decanter "Château d’Estoublon has a long winemaking history, and is today owned by some of France’s big names, including Jean-Guillaume Prats of Château Lafite fame, and former President and First Lady Nicolas Sarkozy and CarlAn 18th-century estate, Château d'Estoublon is located in the middle of the Vallée des Baux de Provence, on the southern slopes of the Alpilles mountains.In the heart of the AOP Baux-de-Provence, nestled on the southern slopes of the Alpilles, the Château d'Estoublon vineyard extends over 17 hectares managed in organic farming. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Marsanne and Roussanne, the great Provencal grape varieties are kings, and reveal the essence of this unique terroir between complexity and freshness. Under the technical direction oa Bruni.

Château d'Estoublon is a prestigious winery owned by former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, his wife, model-turned First lady, Carla Bruni, and Jean-

Nestled in the heart of Provence, France, Château d'Estoublon was established in 1489 and embodies the best of French elegance, a legacy of wine-making excellence, and the essence of Provence's terroir and heritage.

Château d'Estoublon wines benefit from the region's unique microclimate and limestone-rich soils, imparting wines with unparalleled depth and complexity. From the sun-kissed slopes to the cool, mistral-kissed valleys, each parcel of land contributes to the harmonious symphony of flavors found in every bottle.

Château d'Estoublon combines traditional winemaking and contemporary techniques, to create wines of exceptional quality and character. From hand-harvesting the estate grapes, to its comittment to sustainability, and organic agriculture, the estate is currently converting to biodynamics.

Provence is a wine region in the far southeastern corner of France best known for the quality of its rosé wines and for its warm, mild climate. The vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's south-eastern coastline that measures roughly 200 kilometres from east to west. In this definitively Mediterranean climate – no Provencal vineyard is more than 55km (25 miles) from the Mediterranean – the vines enjoy around 3000 sunshine hours per year.