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Château Grimont “Cuvée Prestige”

Cadillac – Côtes de Bordeaux

A family’s pride and joy

Château Grimont is a remarkably beautiful location on the banks of the Garonne in Quinsac, in South-East Bordeaux. This majestic Château, built during the 17th and 18th centuries, and owned for a long period by the writer, Eugène Sue, has belonged to the Yung family since 1958.

The « Cuvée Prestige » is their pride and joy; a gem of a wine crafted to become one of the flagship wines of the appellation. Only the finest plots of clay-gravel soils are retained for this wine. Grape selection is even more severe than for the traditional wines; the grapes are picked at the very last opportunity to ensure they have reached optimum ripeness. The same high standards are replicated in the winery, where the grapes are vinified in separate batches, to reveal the finest expression of the Grimont terroir. Structured for cellaring, Château Grimont « Cuvée Prestige » boasts distinction and power, and the majesty which makes this an exceptional wine.

Tasting notes

Bordeaux red structured, rich and intense flavors, sometimes woody notes. Perfect for exceptional moments.

Pure Bordeaux value

Concentrated and pronounced, its appearance reveals great potential. This is echoed on the bouquet, intense and complex in equal measure, with elegant notes of jammy black fruits, and subtle toasted character. Supple on the attack, only to reveal complex, yet well-balanced structure, and evolving into the most harmonious of finishes. Already drinking well now, this wine has remarkable ageing potential.

Thomas Drouineau, winemaker, Maison Delor

Technical sheet

Owner

Yung family.

Location

South-east Bordeaux, in the district of Quinsac, located on the banks of the Garonne.

Terroir

Clay-gravel. High-quality plots on the slopes.

Grape varieties

80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Awards and press reviews

2017 Vintage: Silver Medal – Challenge International du Vin – France 2019

2016 Vintage: Silver Medal – Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2018

2015 Vintage: Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017

2014 Vintage: Silver Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2016
* One star (denotes a great wine) – Guide Hachette des Vins 2017
” …The wine’s intense appearance bodes well. A touch more discreet on the nose, in the glass the wine releases black fruit aromas, accompanied by notes of almonds and toasted hazelnuts. Rounded, fleshy and intense on the palate, the youthful tannins are already showing appealing elegance. A stunning wine once the oak softens.”

2012 Vintage: Silver Medal – Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2014

2011 Vintage : Gold Medal – Challenge International du Vin – France 2013

2010 Vintage: Silver Medal – Concours de Bordeaux Vins d’Aquitaine 2012
Cited – Guide Hachette des Vins 2013

2009 Vintage: Gold Medal – Challenge International du Vin – France 2011

2008 Vintage: Cited – Guide Hachette des Vins 2011

2007 Vintage: * One star (denotes a great wine) – Guide Hachette des Vins 2010

2006 Vintage: *** A selection of the best Côtes de Bordeaux “Pleasant, balanced, with a touch of elegance. Red berry fruit with well-integrated toasted oak. Fine, fresh finish.” (Decanter – July 2009)

2005 Vintage: **Two stars (denotes a remarkable wine) – Guide Hachette des Vins 2008