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In the shadow of the great classified growths of the Médoc, a number of family-owned growths at the head of beautiful terroirs are still resisting land pressure by diligently producing sincere, classic, unvarnished and sometimes even high quality wines that age with charm.
Thus, the Chanfreau family has been present since 1962 in the heart of the Médoc on the Listrac and Moulis appellations and passionately defends Médoc authenticity. Under the impetus of a new generation (the 4th), their wines have certainly gained in flesh and depth in recent vintages.
It is this progress confirmed by the recent classification of two of their châteaux as crus bourgeois exceptional (Lestage) and superior (Fonréaud), which we invite you to discover through a mixed case (1 bottle of each wine).
- Le Cygne de Fonréaud 2015, a crystalline white wine from Listrac, reputed as the historical archetype of dry white wines from the Médoc (mainly Sauvignon Blanc),
- Château Caroline 2016, 7 ha in Moulis, delicate wine of great finesse, typical Margaux (majority Merlot),
- Clos des Demoiselles 2014, 4 ha in Listrac at the highest point of the Médoc (43m all the same), a charming wine (mostly Merlot),
- Château Lestage 2014, 42 ha in Listrac, a cru bourgeois easy to approach and consensual (majority Merlot),
- Lestage Chêne Besson 2016, plot selection of 4 ha on the upper part of the Lestage gravel hilltop, for more density and depth, fat tannins, (mostly Merlot).
- Château Fonréaud 2016, 32 ha in Listrac, flagship of the Chanfreau properties, distinguished and suitable for the best ageing (Cabernet-Sauvignon majority). Rated 91/100 in 2016 by Neal Martin (Vinous).
Continuing a tradition dating back to the early 20th century, Fonréaud (Listrac) produces a confidential white wine on 3 hectares, very dry and tense, just like the Pavillon blanc de Margaux and, like it, an archetype of dry Médoc whites.
Continuing a tradition dating back to the early 20th century, Fonréaud (Listrac) produces a confidential white wine on 3 hectares, very dry and tense, just like the Pavillon blanc de Margaux and, like it, an archetype of dry Médoc whites.
Historic estate of the Listrac appellation, in clear progression since 2010. The best cru bourgeois of the sector in 2016, hailed as such by Mr Martin (Vinous) "What a magnificent Listrac in Fonréaud this year! ", rated 91/100.
Historic estate of the Listrac appellation, in clear progression since 2010. The best cru bourgeois of the sector in 2016, hailed as such by Mr Martin (Vinous) "What a magnificent Listrac in Fonréaud this year! ", rated 91/100.
Historic estate of the Listrac appellation, in clear progression since 2010. The best cru bourgeois of the sector in 2016, hailed as such by Mr Martin (Vinous) "What a magnificent Listrac in Fonréaud this year! ", rated 91/100.
Le meilleur cru bourgeois du secteur en 2016, salué comme tel par Wine Advocate qui l'a noté 91-93/100 « this 2016 could be the best yet ».