2008 Chateau Palmer 3rd Growth of Margaux, Bordeaux, FranceA gentleman, officer, and aide de camp of the Prince of Wales, Charles Palmer was famous at the English court as a ladies man and for his military victories. He fell under the spell of Bordeaux as well as the charms of Marie de Gascq, a beautiful widow who convinced him to buy her estate. Charles Palmer devoted a great deal of time, energy, and money to developing his property. The Major General lived mainly in England, and so the estate was managed

This problem was solved by construction of the rail link to Bilbao

so it was common practice to install the press right in the middle of the vines

Their range—from Petit Chablis to old-vine selections and beyond—consistently reflects the diversity of Chablis soils and the domaine’s philosophy of letting each parcel speak with authenticity and precision

but yields remarkable results

Farmed organically and spending about a year in barrique and foudre (50%/50%) with 20% new oak

Sociando Mallet takes its name from two previous owners

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A remarkable amphitheatre of vines facing the Mediterranean and the port of Sète

“Les Pargues” reflects this commitment—elegant

he reclaimed 1 hectare of Côte de Brouilly for his first cuvée - 100% Cotton

with the aim of raising the company's image and developing overseas business

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