High Medoc

The appellation Haut-Médoc is spread over more than a third of the Medoc vineyard in the region of Bordeaux, stretching over about sixty kilometers from the town of Blanquefort in the south to Saint-Seurin de Cadourne in the north. Its vineyard occupies a surface of approximately 4800 hectares of vines for a production of 32 million bottles on average.

The wines of Haut-Médoc are known to be full-bodied, flattering and fleshy. They come from a predominantly gravelly terroir complemented by clay-limestone soils. In total, it has 5 Grands Crus Classés in 1855.

What are the characteristics of the Haut-Médoc appellation?

Thanks to the diversity of its terroirs, the appellation Haut-Médoc allows Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to flourish in a large majority, as well as Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

• The Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wines their tannic structure, their capacity of keeping and a beautiful aroma.
• The Merlot completes the blends and brings fruity aromas as well as a silky side.
• The Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, present in minority, bring respectively aromatic freshness and an intense color.
• As for Malbec, also present in minority, it brings fruit and aromatic intensity.

What are the emblematic properties of the appellation Haut-Médoc?

The appellation Haut-Médoc includes a total of 5 Grands Crus Classés in 1855:

• 1 Third Grand Cru Classé : Château La Lagune
• 1 Fourth Grand Cru Classé : Château La Tour Carnet
• 3 Fifths Grand Cru Classé : Château Cantemerle, Château Camensac, Château Belgrave