BARRIERE FRERES SA - GRANDS BORDEAUX DEPUIS 1932

Château Guillebot Plaisance belongs to the Villeneuve family since 6 generation now and is located in the village of Targon in the heart of the “Entre Deux Mers”. The particular “micro-climate” of the region (located between the Dordogne and the Garonne river) brings the perfect condition to produce some of the best Bordeaux Red AOC. Guillebot Plaisante Rouge is a perfect example of a wonderful Bordeaux AOC which regularly receive awards in different wine contests.

Château Corbin, situated in the Saint Emilion AOC on the border of the Pomerol appellation , is one of the patriarchs of Saint-Emilion. Its foundations date back to the 15th century, and according to legend Corbin, was the stronghold that belonged to the “Black Prince” Edouard de Plantagenet who fought the French in the early stages of the Hundred Year War. Since 1999, the estate is managed by Anabelle Cruse-Bardinet, a Bordeaux University oenology graduate, who represents the 4th generation of the family to lead the Chateau.

A Barrière exclusivity ! Bought in 1955 by Mr. Serge Dassault (also know for the aviation company under the same family name), the Château was promoted to “Grand Cru Classé” status in 1969. In 1995, Laurence Brun was given the management of the estate and set in motion a major quality development program. In 2012, the estate concluded a technical and commercial cooperation with Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite Rothschild).

This small 7 hectares estate, led by two passionate brothers (Jean & Stan Gagnaire), is located less than 1 km from the heart of Saint Emilion village. This specific vineyard has a unique terroir marrying beautiful soil, climate and grapes. Chapelle Despagnet translates beautifully the family dedication in respect to traditional practices in the vineyard and the winemaking to bring quality and elegance.

Château Pape Clement, situated in the Pessac Léognan AOC, is one of the oldest viticultural domaine of Bordeaux. The vineyard was established in the 13th century by the Archbishop of Bordeaux, Bertrand de Goth, who became Pope in 1305 under the name of Clement V.

A well managed estate belonging to the charming and enthusiastic young couple, Sarah & Bruno Marchand. In order to create a natural ecological balance in this romantic hilly corner of Saint Emilion, Sarah and Bruno have introduced flowers around the vineyards (and even in between the rows) as well as bee-hives. These changes help to significantly decrease the use of pesticides. In order to improve the quality of the wine, there is a “sainé” (20% of their production) and makes a 2nd wine (sold in bulk). Only the best of the best will be used for the main wine, Ch. Haut-Bonneau !

In the heart of the “Libournais” region, near Fronsac, on perfectly exposed southern slopes, the affable Ricardo and Evelyne Roberts have been running this estate since 1987. The origin of the Chateau dates back to the 14th century. Regretably, the fortress was destroyed during the French Revolution (1789).

An Estate that nurtures its vineyards with the greatest respect for natural balance and terroir since 1808. The family motto “Fac et Spera” – do and hope – says it all. Two words that sum up all the patience and daring that this art demands: patience in relation to nature which resides; daring for the winemaker, who observes, chooses and assists. The wine will be the faithful expression of this alchemy.

Joint venture concluded in 1997 (first vintage 1996) between Baron Philippe de Rothschild & Viña Concha y Toro. The name “Almaviva”, though it has a Hispanic ring to it, nevertheless belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732 – 1799) later turned into an opera by the genius of Mozart. The label, meanwhile, pays homage to Chile’s ancestral history, with three reproductions of a stylised design which symbolised the vision of the earth and the cosmos in the Mapuche civilisation

Opus One is the fruit of a collaboration between two legendary visionaries and pioneers in wine, both exuding a passion of excellence and perfection, Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. The 1st vintage produced under this partnership was 1979. The name “Opus One” was chosen as it defines the musical expression denoting the first masterwork of a composer. As for the winery itself, the architects Johnson, Fain & Pereira initiated the groundbreaking in 1989 and the facility was completed in 1991.