The Family Courrian has been living in Blaignan-Médoc since 1634. The Grands-parents of the current owner bought the vineyard and the windmill in 1877. The windmail was renovated by the local authority in 1981. Véronique Courrian and Fabien Courrian, the current owner, are the 4th generation of the family.

LOCATION : Blaignan Médoc

SOIL : Clay-limestone and graves

AGE OF THE VINE : 30 years in average

BLENDING

50 % Merlot, 50 % Cabernet Franc

AGING

100% in French oak barrels (25% new) for 16 to 20 months.

TASTING

Deep ruby/purple, with notes of charcoal/burning embers in addition to black currants, licorice, truffle and graphite, it is full-bodied, rich, authoritative and has light to moderate tannins.

FOOD PAIRING

This wine will be especially appreciated with red meats and game.

AWARDS

Bernard Burtschy France 14/20
Jean-Marc Quarin France 15/20
Neal Martin UK 87/100
The Wine Patriot France 89/100
Robert Parker USA 88/100
DVE France 91/100