The Milhade Bordeaux Journey Collection

Discover the heart of Bordeaux with this exceptional six-bottle selection from the esteemed Xavier Milhade family. Steeped in generations of winemaking expertise, this premium collection showcases the timeless appeal of Bordeaux's most revered appellations. Each wine captures the elegance, complexity, and balance that define this iconic region. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts, this curated set embodies tradition elevated to excellence.

1 x Chateau Tour Bayard Montagne Saint Emilion 2021 - Bordeaux, France

90/100 James Suckling
15.5/20 VertdeVin
Bronze - CellarTracker
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Commended - The Wine Independent
92/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2020 vintage)
90/100 Green of Wine (2020 vintage)
90/100 The Wine Independent (2020 vintage)
Bronze - CellarTracker (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Andreas Larsson - Tasted (2020 vintage)

2 Stars - The Hachette Wine Guide (2020 vintage)

Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards (2020 vintage)

James Suckling "Notes of walnuts, plums, mocha and licorice. It’s medium-bodied, chewy and firm. Remains chewy at the end."

VertdeVin "The nose is elegant, revealing volume, elegance, definition, fine grain and an airiness in its power/small richness. There are notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy raspberry and more lightly crushed berries combined with touches of fresh vanilla and a subtle hint of star anise. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a juicy/acidic backbone, good definition, a certain gourmandize, elegance, a nice balance, freshness, a good finesse of the guideline as well as a fine stretch. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/pulpy boysenberry, pulpy/acidic raspberry and more lightly fresh/juicy cherry notes combined with touches of blueberry, nutmeg, fine hints of liquorice, vanilla, a discreet seriousness and a very discreet hint of pepper and a subtle hint of dark chocolate (in the background). Good length. The tannins are precise and mellow. Good persistence."

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider "Soft, round and plummy, with a touch minerality that adds complexity on the palate, the wine ends with red plums on the backend. "

James Suckling "Notes of ripe dark fruit, toasted walnut, chocolate and grilled herbs. Some wet earth and graphite, too. Medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins and a plush, velvety mouth-feel. Shows depth to the fruit character. Firm finish." (2020 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "Soft, supple, creamy and sweet, with a touch of savory herbs on the back end, you also find plenty of black raspberries, olives, cherries and coffee beans to keep you busy." (2020 vintage)

Andreas Larsson - Tasted "Ripe dark fruit, wild berry notes, dense tannin, youthful and grippy, rather dense fruit as well with some herbaceous flavors, mild oak and a rather long finish." (2020 vintage)

Green of Wine "The nose is spicy and offers a certain power, intensity as well as a precise and frank grain. Currently the wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, cardamom and small notes of camphor associated with touches of roasted small black fruits, hints of clove as well as a subtle hint of violet and pepper. The palate is fruity and offers accuracy, a mineral frame, good definition as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, violet and small notes of roasted small red berries associated with a touch of crushed small black fruits, zan as well as hints of chocolate, vanilla and a fine hint of sweet blond tobacco." (2020 vintage)

Chateau Tour Bayard is on two Saint-Emilion satellite appellations: 15 hectares in Montagne Saint-Emilion and 10 hectares in Puisseguin Saint-Emilion. The vineyards are planted on magnificent clay and limestone slopes planted with 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Julien Richard took over from his mother Fanny in 2012 and has since been working to protect the estate’s biodiversity using the know-how that he inherited from his grandfather Angelo Nicoletti. Since 1956 the successive generations have made every effort to give priority to the terroir without using any herbicides. Since 2018, the vineyard is certified HEV3 (High Environmental Value), is harvested by hand and is now in conversion to organic farming.

2 x Chateau Tour Bayard Cuvee L'Angelot 2012 - Bordeaux, France

91/100 James Suckling (2010 vintage)
90/100 CellarTracker (2010 vintage)
Bronze - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2010 vintage)
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2010 vintage)
14.4/20 Bettane et Desseauve (2009 vintage)

2 Stars - The Hachette Wine Guide

James Suckling "Floral nose with violets and raspberries. Fresh leather and some irony notes. Nice intensity on the palate with a beautiful finish with the same violet character as in the nose. Well structured and ripe chewy tannins." (2010 vintage)

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "The basic cuvee is attractive, dark ruby, with a somewhat masculine, chunky, burly personality, but lots of sweet red and black fruits and undertones of damp earth and forest floor." (2010 vintage)

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider "It is fun tasting older vintages of this 95% Malbec from Bordeaux. Mature, full-bodied, rich, spicy, robust, and cherry-filled, with spicy, peppery, herbal accents accompanying the dark red fruits, this is ready for its prime time window." (2010 vintage)

Chateau Tour Bayard is on two Saint-Emilion satellite appellations: 15 hectares in Montagne Saint-Emilion and 10 hectares in Puisseguin Saint-Emilion. The vineyards are planted on magnificent clay and limestone slopes planted with 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Julien Richard took over from his mother Fanny in 2012 and has since been working to protect the estate’s biodiversity using the know-how that he inherited from his grandfather Angelo Nicoletti. Since 1956 the successive generations have made every effort to give priority to the terroir without using any herbicides. Since 2018, the vineyard is certified HEV3 (High Environmental Value), is harvested by hand and is now in conversion to organic farming.

1 x Baron Boutisse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 - Bordeaux, France

94/100 James Suckling
94/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)

Gold - Berlin Wine Trophy (2018 vintage)
Gold - Gilbert & Gaillard (2018 vintage)
Gold - Sakura Awards (2018 vintage)
Silver - Concours General Agricole Paris (2017 vintage)

James Suckling "Perfumed nose of dried violets, dark plums, licorice, bark and chocolate orange. It’s medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins and fresh acidity. Nicely spiced with a fresh, vibrant finish. Builds at the end. Merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and carmenere."

James Suckling "Aromas of currants, blackberries, black cherries and fresh flowers follow through to a full body with super integrated, polished tannins and an intense mineral and salty character at the end. Such beauty." (2018 vintage)

Winemaker "The 2019 Baron is elegant and balanced, with a classic style. There's a good freshness and volume on the palate, typical of great Saint-Emilion vintages. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackcurrant, tangy blackberry, and slight raspberry notes combined with hints of juicy plum. Freshness on the finish."

Baron de Boutisse is a parcel selection from the Coteau des Bardes, part of the family-owned estate, Château Boutisse.

Château Boutisse was acquired in 1996 by the Milhade family, winegrowers in the Libournais since 1938. This 25-hectare estate lies on the unique clay-limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, the crown jewel of the family’s vineyards. Today, the new generation—Marc and Elodie, children of Xavier—continue to develop the estate both in terms of quality and commercial reach, while staying true to traditional values.

Located at the heart of the Saint-Emilion wine region, in the commune of Saint Christophe des Bardes, Château Boutisse’s 25 hectares are planted as a single plot on the unique clay and limestone plateau on which all the greatest Saint-Emilion Grands Crus are produced. Château Boutisse has been ranked Grand Cru Classé since 2022. The château, which was bought in 1996 by Xavier Milhade, is considered the most precious jewel in the family’s collection and is now run by Marc Milhade. Since 2005, major projects have been under way to achieve a level of quality worthy of the greatest Saint-Emilion wines. Marc also focussed on sustainability using growing methods, equipment and facilities that are more respectful of the environment. The vineyard has been certified High Environmental value (HVE3) since 2018 and has started its organic viticulture conversion in 2020. The grapes are picked by hand, then very carefully sorted, vinified in small stainless steel tanks for gentle, precise extraction and then matured in French oak for twelve to fifteen months. Baron de Boutisse is a plot selection of the Chateau de Boutisse vineyard.

1 x Chateau Le Jurat Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 - Bordeaux, France

93/100 James Suckling
Bronze - CellarTracker
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Bronze - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2015 vintage)

James Suckling "Very attractive, ripe dark fruit with polished, cedary oak and a very regal impression. The palate has a very intense feel and silky, violet-infused blackberries. Long and even. Great wine."

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider "Medium bodied and leaning toward the red side of the style range, the wine is fresh and displays a bit of licorice, coffee bean and floral character."

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider "Medium-bodied, fresh and mineral driven, the blend of 85% Merlot , 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon offers plums, cherries and espresso notes" (2015 vintage)

WIinemaker "Château Le Jurat 2016 is a typical Saint-Émilion red wine, offering a beautiful expression of the terroir. Its power, complexity, and aging potential make it a wine for aging that will delight lovers of structured red wines. The 2016 vintage is often considered promising, suggesting good aging potential. This wine can therefore be enjoyed now, but it can also improve in the cellar for several years. The name Jurats refers to the former magistrates of Saint-Émilion, which underlines the historical roots of this wine in the region."

1 x Chateau au Pont de Guitres Lalande de Pomerol 2020 - Bordeaux, France

91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins

Silver - Challenge International du Vin
Gold - Challenge International du Vin (2019 vintage)
Gold - Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine
Gold - Challenge International du Vin (2018 vintage)

Wine Enthusiast "This generous, powerful wine is packed with great fruit. Jammy Merlot with swathes of blackberry flavors is structured with tannins. With its licorice touches at the end and dark tannins, the wine needs time." (2018 vintage)

Winemaker "Garnet in colour Château Pont de Guîtres Lalande de Pomerol offers a wonderful aromatic nose full of vibrant red and black fruity notes, underpinned by a hint of spice. Silky and beautifully balanced on the palate with concentrated fruit flavours leading to a long, appealing finish."

Château au Pont de Guitres, situated on the highest limestone plateau of Lalande de Pomerol, is part of Vignobles Rousselot, a family-run estate producing Fronsac and Lalande de Pomerol. The Chateau comprises four hectares with 80% Merlot et 20% Cabernet Franc plantings. Over the years, the estate has been handed down from generation to generation, increasing in size, modernizing wine-making techniques and following sustainable practices. Each plot is vinified separately according to soil, yield, vine age and grape variety. Once picked, the grapes are sorted mechanically and by hand to ensure a rigorous selection and are transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine then spends 12 months in French oak barrels (two to four years). Château Pont de Guîtres offers a very aromatic nose full of vibrant red and black berry notes, underpinned by a hint of spice. Silky and beautifully balanced on the palate with concentrated fruit flavours leading to a long, appealing finish.

Located on the best terroirs of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, the plots are situated on sandy gravelly clay soils, which produce wines with good ageing potential. The vines, which have an average age of 15 years, are planted at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare and yield 48 hectolitres per hectare. They are pruned according to traditional Bordeaux methods. The vineyard is cultivated according to la lutte raisonnée, which promotes sustainable agricultural methods and reduces the amount of chemicals, in order to respect the land and its environment. Harvesting takes place when the grapes have reached optimal maturity.