Julie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville are both hail from storied winemaking families: Julie’s family is famous for its incomparable Château Gilette, and Xavier comes from a long line of Champagne growers in Le Mesnil. Leading a new generation of winemakers, they bring their family knowledge, methods and passion to the many wines they now make together.
Julie and Xavier bought the 2.9ha Château des Eyrins estate from Eric Grangerou in 2008. The Grangerou family were cellar masters for Château Margaux for three generations, which explains this estate’s position neighboring the great First Growth. In fact, two hectares are surrounded by Château Margaux vines.
Farming and vinification practices: Sustainable (HVE3)
Château des Eyrins
Margaux
Château des Eyrins is a property inside Margaux appellation, 2.9 hectares of deep Graves right next to Château Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classé.
Manual harvesting, vinification in stainless steel tanks with vatting of 21 days.
Ageing: 50% in vats during 18 months and 50% in new barrels during 18 months
Bottling at the property 20 months after the harvest - Production: 1300 cases
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Cru Monplaisir
Bordeaux supérieur
Cru Monplaisir is a vineyard located near Margaux appellation, closer to the garonne sandy soils, whose vines are classified in Bordeaux Supérieur.
Cru Monplaisir consists of a small vineyard of 9 hectares divided into 2 plots, one clay-gravelly and the other alluvial. The work in the vineyards is ruled by the principles of sustainable farming that prohibits the use of chemicals in viticulture, therefore respectful of the vineyard and the environment. The only wine of the domain, Cru Monplaisir, is a blend of 75% Merlot, balanced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Following a vinification of 18 days and an ageing of 10 months, the result is a wine worthy of a Margaux at the price of a Bordeaux Supérieur!
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