Château Caronne Ste Gemme Discovery Case
Located just 500 metres from Saint-Julien and neighbouring Château Beychevelle, Château Caronne Ste Gemme benefits from the exceptional Haut-Médoc vineyards. The fruit produced here rivals Classified Growth status, offering outstanding value.
In this case:
Haut-Médoc, Cuvee Petit Verdot 2019
Haut-Médoc, Cuvee Nature 2020
Haut-Médoc, Château Caronne Ste-Gemme 2009
Haut-Médoc, Château Caronne Ste-Gemme 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cuvee Landot 2016
Graves, Cuvee Landot Blanc 2015
Original price was: $1,740.$1,388Current price is: $1,388.
The vintage
Winery
Château Caronne Ste GemmeAppellation & Region
Haut-Médoc, BordeauxVineyards & Vinification
Situation: In the St Laurent Médoc area 500 meters south of the saint Julien strip and in the direct neighbourhood of the vineyards of Gruaud Larose, Lagrange, Belgrave, Camensac and Lanessan.
The vineyard, a resurgence of the St Julien occidental mound, forms an island of 38 hectares (94 acres) planted on first class günzian gravel on a base of iron rich sandstone, a little more sandy to the east, a little more clayey to the west.
Haut-Médoc, Cuvee Petit Verdot 2019
100% Petit Verdot.
Only 900 bottles were made. Fresh blackberry and violet on the nose. A medium bodied with firm, yet elegant tannins. Nicely structured with a deliciously fragrant, leafy quality.
Haut-Médoc, Cuvee Nature 2020
100% Merlot.
Dark cherry with floral, velvety and hint of smoky. Smooth tannins, acidity with purity and freshness.
Haut-Médoc, Château Caronne Ste-Gemme 2009
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
“Offers a dark, plush feel, with roasted fig and warm currant preserves notes flowing over dark tobacco and bittersweet cocoa flavors, followed by a solid, tarry-edged finish.” (WS 90pts)
Haut-Médoc, Château Caronne Ste-Gemme 2018
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
“Fresh blackcurrant and blackberry leaf on the nose. Tobacco, violets and mocha, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, finegrained tannins. Nicely structured with a deliciously fragrant, leafy quality. Extremely well done.” (James Suckling 93pts)
Haut-Médoc, Cuvee Landot 2016
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
A richly smooth wine. Now approaching maturity, it offers a dense texture and minty flavours alongside ripe black fruits.
Graves, Cuvee Landot Blanc 2015
60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon.
Complex aromas of ripe pear, apple, dry honey, and hints of vanilla and hazelnut. The palate is concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with well-integrated acidity.
