Chateau Boutillot

Hubert de Boüard is the joint owner of Château Angélus, the Saint-Emilion 1st Grand Cru Classé, and a world-renowned consultant oenologist. He has joined forces with Yvon Mau, Bordeaux wine traders since 1897, to reveal some little-known but fine, high-potential terroirs. They share the same am- bition: to craft exemplary Bordeaux wines in a fruity, beautifully-balanced style that is accessible to all.

55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

This estate lies at the top of the commune of Saint-Michel-de-Lapujade, at the southwestern tip of the Gironde and around ten kilometres east of La Réole. The vineyard covers the hillsides and enjoys wonderful south and southwest facing outlooks.

Plot selection.
Traditional vinification in fibrex vats.Destemming, crushing, vatting.
Long vatting period with cooling system, 2 to 3 pumping over operations per day.
Post-fermentation maceration Horizontal pressing.

A delicate, complex nose of cherry and blackcurrant. Dense on the palate, bringing together ripe fruit and vanillanotes, with a toasted finish.