Archives des AOP Saint-Julien - Riviera Cellars Wine Supply French Riviera https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/appellation/aop-saint-julien/ Approvisionnement en vins et champagnes fins et rares Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:34:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-cropped-Riviera-Cellars-Logo-White-32x32.png Archives des AOP Saint-Julien - Riviera Cellars Wine Supply French Riviera https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/appellation/aop-saint-julien/ 32 32 209697555 Château Beychevelle Saint Julien 4ème Grand Cru Classé 1988 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/product/chateau-beychevelle-saint-julien-4eme-grand-cru-classe-1988/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:14:41 +0000 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/?post_type=product&p=3707 Colour : Intense, deep red with slightly tile-like highlights.

Nose : Complex and mature. Notes of ripe black fruit, such as black cherry and plum, are accompanied by hints of blackcurrant and blackberry. Aromas of tobacco, leather and cedar mingle subtly, adding an extra dimension of aromatic complexity.

Palate : Elégant et bien équilibré. Les tanins sont fondus et veloutés, offrant une texture agréable. Les saveurs de fruits noirs se confirment, avec une certaine maturité et une belle concentration. On peut également percevoir des notes d'épices douces, de tabac et de bois noble, soulignant l'influence de l'élevage en fûts de chêne. La finale est longue et persistante, laissant une impression de maturité et d'élégance.

Food Pairings : It goes perfectly with game in sauce, mature cheeses and most beef dishes.

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]]> The history of Château Beychevelle dates back to the 16th century. The estate was originally called "Maison Noble de Beychevelle" and was owned by the Ducs d'Epernon, a powerful French noble family. Situated on the banks of the Gironde, the château enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation, in the Médoc wine-growing region of Bordeaux. The name "Beychevelle" originates from a Gascon expression meaning "sail-lowering", referring to a tradition whereby ships had to lower their sails in front of the château as they passed it on the Gironde estuary.

Over the centuries, ownership of the château changed hands several times. In 1755, the estate was acquired by the Famille-François de Fumel family, who played a major role in the development and renown of the château. Under their management, the château and its vineyards were extended and improved, and the quality of the wines produced was considerably enhanced. In 1826, the château was sold to the Achille-Fould family, who held it until 1868, when it was bought by a consortium of Bordeaux wine merchants led by the Castéja family. The Castéja family still own the château today. Over the last few decades, Château Beychevelle has invested heavily in modernising its winemaking and ageing facilities, while preserving the traditional methods of Bordeaux wine production. The estate now boasts well-maintained vineyards covering around 90 hectares, planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes.

Today, Château Beychevelle is recognised worldwide for the quality of its wines. It is classified as a Fourth Growth in the official 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines. Château Beychevelle wines are renowned for their elegance, balance and ability to age well.

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]]> 3707 Château Lagrange Saint julien 3ème Grand Cru Classé 1990 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/product/chateau-lagrange-saint-julien-3eme-grand-cru-classe-1990/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:35:53 +0000 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/?post_type=product&p=3630 Colour : Deep ruby, slightly evolved with brown highlights.

Nose : Complex and seductive. Aromas of ripe black fruits such as plum and black cherry mingle with notes of cedar, tobacco, leather and liquorice. Hints of undergrowth and truffle complete this rich and engaging aromatic profile.

Palate : Ample et généreux, avec des tanins parfaitement intégrés qui lui confèrent une texture veloutée. Les saveurs de fruits noirs se déploient harmonieusement, accompagnées de touches de vanille, de café et d'épices douces. La structure est solide, mais la finesse et l'équilibre se démarquent également. La finale est longue et persistante, laissant des notes de fruits mûrs et d'épices s'attarder agréablement en bouche.

Food Pairings : Carré d'agneau rôti aux herbes, Filet de bœuf aux morilles, Canard rôti aux cerises, avec des fromages affinés et du chocolat noir.

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]]> Château Lagrange is a wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation, one of the most prestigious appellations in the Médoc, in the Bordeaux wine region of France. Its history goes back several centuries. The first traces of a vineyard at Lagrange date back to the Middle Ages. In the 17th century, the estate belonged to the de Gorce noble family of Saint-Julien. The château was built during this period, and the estate was extended through the acquisition of additional plots. In 1824, the château was bought by the Baron de Brane, owner of the prestigious Château Brane-Cantenac, also in Saint-Julien. Baron de Brane invested heavily to modernise the facilities and improve the quality of the wines produced at Lagrange. In 1842, the château was sold to the Cendoya family, of Basque origin. They continued to modernise and improve the estate. The vineyard was extended and restructured, and the buildings were renovated.

In 1983, the château was acquired by the Japanese company Suntory, becoming the first French wine estate to be bought by a foreign company. Suntory invested heavily in the estate, modernising the equipment and renewing the vines. They also hired oenologist Marcel Ducasse to oversee the vinification process. In 2005, Suntory sold Château Lagrange to the French spirits company La Maison les Domaines Delon, owned by the Delon family. The Delon family also owns Château Léoville-Las Cases, another Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé. This acquisition enabled synergy between the two estates and more harmonious management of the vineyards. Since then, the Delon family has continued to manage Château Lagrange successfully. The vineyard covers around 118 hectares and is planted mainly with traditional Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Château Lagrange produces wines renowned for their power, elegance and ability to age well.

Today, Château Lagrange is classified as a third growth in the official Bordeaux wine classification of 1855, testifying to its quality and reputation within the Saint-Julien appellation.

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