Chateau Chantalouette is the second wine of Chateau de Sales. Owned by the same family for over five centuries, the 116 acre estate is the largest in the appellation and boasts the only true castle of Pomerol. Chantalouette refers to one of the larger parcels constituting the vineyard of Chateau de Sales. A blend of 73percent Merlot, 16percent Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11percent Cabernet Franc, opening with aromas of juicy blue plums, brown spices, and notes of truffles. The palate has the roundness and generosity associated with Pomerol, with a supple and elegant approachablity, finishing with a creamy, chocolatey finish. Charming, elegant, and seductive, providing much a great deal of drinking pleasure.

L’Epiphanie de Saint-Estèphe comes from a very fine estate in Bordeaux’s legendary St-Estèphe appellation in the northernmost part of the Médoc – one of only two Second Growths. (There are actually no First Growths in St-Estèphe, so this is pretty much top of the tree.) First Growth Château Lafite is just across a stream to the south, which gives you an idea of the hallowed terroir we’re talking about. We can’t reveal which estate this wine comes from, but we can tell you that two of its Grand Vins from the legendary 2009 & 2010 vintages were rated a perfect 100 points by the great Robert Parker – wines that sell for nearly $200 per bottle! It's compellingly aromatic – a seductive scent of violets and ripe red fruit. The luscious palate delivers concentrated cassis and plum, with touches of mineral and cherry on the long, sensuous, minerally, finish. It's a sublime example of the lavish St Estephes from this great estate, silky smooth, velvety, complex and long.

COLOUR : Intense ruby red colour with garnet hues. BOUQUET : Gentle embrace of lavender and white musk, warmed by the prosperous reminiscences of red cherry, agapanthus flowers and pepper. FLAVOUR : The palate is generous, opulent and harmonious, without losing its freshness. The ferrous touch of the vine of origin gives the wine roundness. The firm tannic texture ensures intriguing evolutions in the future. RECOMMENDED WITH : Ideal with roasts and matured cheeses. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 16 – 18 degrees C.