Le Quatuor de Bordeaux

Description

The wines of the Bordeaux region of France are justifiably famed for their superb quality and taste and are revered by serious connoisseurs of wine. The region is perfectly sited to produce good wine and the soils and the climate combine to grow the grapes that are necessary for these wonderful wines. In this lovely box there are 4 x 100ml WIT Bottles of wine from the Châteaux Beychevelle, Kirwan, Guiraud and Latour-Martillac.

Château Beychevelle – Saint-Julien 2005 (Grand Cru Classé 1855)

The great Saint-Julien vineyard produces this great wine which displays an elegant finesse of taste to delight both true connoisseurs and those starting on the journey of wine appreciation.

It is a perfect wine to accompany red meats and is composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Awards for this wine:

• 93/100 Points  – Wine Enthusiast Magazine
• 92/100 Points – Wine & Spirits Magazine
• 90/100 Points – The Wine Advocate
• 90/100 Points – International Wine Cellar Magazine

Château Kirwan –  Margaux 2006 (Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé 1855)

This wonderful wine is made from grapes grown on the plateau of Cantanac with its perfect soils of gravelly clay, which consistently produce the fruit that ripens so well. The exactly timed ripening process is essential to the unique character displayed by this well-balanced wine.

The perfect blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot ensures a delicious, deep red wine that pleases the palate and is the best accompaniment to many meat and fish dishes.

Awards for this wine:

• 91/100 Points – Wine Enthusiast Magazine
• 90/100 Points – Wine Spectator Magazine

Château Guiraud – Sauternes 1998 (Premier Grand Cru Classé 1855)

This vineyard is world-famous because of its organic approach to wine production and for the superb quality of the wines produced in this way. There is 35% Sauvignon Blanc in the blend, ensuring a sweet white wine that is sure to delight the most discerning palate with its fresh, clean taste.

The full-bodied wine has excellent balance and flavour, offering hints of honey, peaches and almonds and a good, uplifting finish. Perfect with cheese.

Awards for this wine:

• 90/100 Points – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
• 90/100 Points – International Wine Cellar Magazine

Château Latour-Martillac – 2004 (Grand Cru Classé de Graves)

Pebbly soil from the Pyrenees and the lovely climate of the Bordeaux region combine to create the unique wine from the Pessac-Leognan vineyard.

The harmonious blending of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot make the pleasing result that is the fine wine of Latour-Martillac. It possesses a cool elegance that can be well savoured accompanying red meat, or duck.

Awards for this wine:

• 88/100 Points  – Wine Spectator Magazine