"A superb concentration of plum and cassis fruits on the nose supported by a strong aroma of deliciously toasty oak; Firm and full on the palate, with a refreshing level of acidity and a long finish - this is a serious wine to put away somewhere cool and dark for a couple of years!"
Chrystelle and Jean-Marc Lirand bought this property in the commune of Saint-Magne-de-Castillon in 2002 leaving behind successful careers in retailing. Investments in the vineyard and cellar in consultation with Michel Rolland's team and Jean-Luc Thunevin of Château de Valandraud had already been made before they took over the property. Their first vintage, the 2004, was cited in Le Guide Hachette (2007) and was recently placed fourth in a list of the best Castillon wines, including Château d'Aiguilhe and Domaine de l'A, by La Revue du Vin de France (February 2007). The wine comes from 2 hectares of vines at the western limit of the Côtes-de-Castillon, just 500 metres from the Saint-Emilon AC boundary.
