Archives des Cabernet Franc - Riviera Cellars Wine Supply French Riviera https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/product-tag/cabernet-franc/ Approvisionnement en vins et champagnes fins et rares Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:48:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-cropped-Riviera-Cellars-Logo-White-32x32.png Archives des Cabernet Franc - Riviera Cellars Wine Supply French Riviera https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/product-tag/cabernet-franc/ 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 Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classé 1982 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/product/chateau-mouton-rothschild-1er-grand-cru-classe-1982/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:53:44 +0000 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/?post_type=product&p=3287 Colour: Deep, dark purple with amber highlights.

Nose : Aromas of gingerbread, very ripe fruit, blackcurrant, blueberry, menthol with toasted coffee notes.

Palate : The palate is firm and silky, with noble and velvety tannins. Ample, round with notes of liquorice and caramel. Fresh, racy, seductive and charming. Very good length.

Food Pairings : Game, grilled white meat, grilled red meat, hard cheese. Avoid dishes that are too spicy.

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]]> Château Mouton Rothschild is a renowned Medoc wine estate located in the commune of Pauillac. It produces one of the most prestigious Bordeaux wines, in the Pauillac appellation. In 1973, although no modification was ever granted in the 1855 classification, Baron Philippe obtained - not without difficulty - the revision and Mouton officially joined the elite of the First Classified Growths of Bordeaux. When he died in 1988, his daughter Philippine took over the reins, assisted by an outstanding technical team, and successfully maintained her father's projects until his death in 2014. Today, his three children Camille Sereys de Rothschild, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild manage the estate together. Originally named "Château Mouton", it has been owned by the English branch of the Rothschild family since 1853. Every year since 1945, the label has been illustrated by a famous artist (including Chagall, Miro, Picasso...). The chateau's emblem is the ram.

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]]> 3287 Château Grand Mayne Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2014 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/en/product/chateau-grand-mayne-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2014/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:28:02 +0000 https://www.rivieracellars.fr/?post_type=product&p=3255 Colour: Dark Ruby.

Nose : A slightly fleshy red fruit bouquet, with strawberry and crushed raspberry, leathers, vanilla, chocolate as well as lighter notes of liquorice and sweet spices.

Palate : Medium-bodied on the palate, with fine tannins, crisp fruit, blueberry and lighter red fruit notes combined with some light blackberry cream and hints of liquorice. A smooth build to a lively, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairings :  Roast lamb, fillet of beef with foie gras, roasted partridge with grapes.

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]]> A vineyard overlooked by a manor house built at the end of the 16th century, the "Mayne" was for two centuries the property of the Laveau family who acquired it in 1685. The attentive and loving care of Jean Laveau raised the reputation of the vineyard to the highest level, as evidenced by the wine prices and mentions in the Féret. The "Mayne" then constituted, with Figeac and Soutard, one of the most important estates in Saint-Emilion. The game of divisions eventually dismantled the Laveau empire, which saw various owners succeed it until the beginning of the 20th century, when the Nony family became the owners of what had become, over time, "Grand Mayne".

The Chateau represents a homogeneous group of stone buildings. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, the castle dominates the vineyards in which it is located. The functional buildings adjoining the castle were built in the 17th century with stones extracted from regional limestone quarries. The architects of the time wanted to protect the château from intruders and the western ocean winds by constructing a long building facing due west, the rhythm of which is harmoniously broken in the centre by a paved, arched porch through which horse-drawn carriages could enter. A huge cellar and outbuildings have been added over the years to this vast complex, which is bounded by long stone and rubble walls. As for the vineyard, it is in one piece, ideally situated on the slopes and at the foot of the slopes.

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