The Château Barreyres estate is dominated by a majestic stone building dating back to the 10 th century. A real jewel of the Médoc, this property is enhanced by impressive grounds complete with a private lake. This fabulous location is often used for grand receptions, such as the famous “soirée Barreyres”, which takes place during the bi-annual Vinexpo winefair. The estate was once the property of Baron Dupérier de Larsan, who cultivated some 50 hectares. Acquired by the Castel family in 1971, it has since undergone substantial modernisation and restructuring. Nestled between the hamlet of d’Arcins and the Gironde river, the location of the vineyard is ideal, perching as it does on the gentle slopes leading down to the estuary. This is a fitting location because, as Médoc legend has it, in order to produce great wines, the vines must be able to catch a glimpse of the river… The property is made up of 240 hectares of vineyards, woods and parkland. At one with the land, Pierre Castel is convinced that the way to a great wine starts with a high-quality grape. This is the premise upon which all the vineyard work is based: extremely dense planting (9,000 vines per hectare), small plants, de-budding and green harvests. The structure of the vineyard and composition of the terroir – outcrops of clay and sandy gravel - gives this Haut Médoc Cru Bourgeois its distinctive soft, appealing character. Château Barreyres is justifiably proud of its beautiful winery complete with oak barrels, used mainly for the final blending stages. A recent addition to the facilities is a modern ageing room which is home to temperature controlled stainless steel vats. The real heart of the Château is in the magnificent barrel cellar, complete with statuary and modern stained-glass windows. It is in these sumptuous surroundings that the 1,600 oak barrels slowly and patiently allow the wines of Château Barreyres to reach maturity. With his green felt cap set at a jaunty angle, Bruno Teyssier greets his visitors with the unassuming air of a back-room employee. Bruno has only ever known this establishment – he has been shaping the destiny of Château Barreyres wines for the last 23 years. He declares that, “winemaking is his joy”, that he “loves to make wine lovers happy.” A man of ambition, he is determined to stay true to the spirit of Barreyres, but dreams of extending the range of blends in pursuit of ever-greater elegance. Actual wine-making aside, Bruno finds the harvests themselves fascinating, “a magic moment.” A philosophical statement indeed… B Château Barreyres HAUT -MÉDOC CRU BOURGEOIS O Out in the Open S TheInside Story B Behind the Scenes
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The Château Barreyres estate is dominated by a majestic stonebuilding dating back to the 10th century. A real jewel of the Médoc, thisproperty is enhanced by impressive grounds complete with a private lake.This fabulous location is often used for grand receptions, such as the famous“soirée Barreyres”, which takes place during the bi-annual Vinexpowinefair. The estate was once the property of Baron Dupérier de Larsan,who cultivated some 50 hectares. Acquired by the Castel family in 1971, ithas since undergone substantial modernisation and restructuring. Nestledbetween the hamlet of d’Arcins and the Gironde river, the location of thevineyard is ideal, perching as it does on the gentle slopes leading down tothe estuary. This is a fitting location because, as Médoc legend has it, in order to produce great wines, the vines mustbe able to catch a glimpse of the river…
The property is made up of 240 hectares of vineyards, woods andparkland. At one with the land, Pierre Castel is convinced that the way toa great wine starts with a high-quality grape. This is the premise uponwhich all the vineyard work is based: extremely dense planting (9,000 vinesper hectare), small plants, de-budding and green harvests.The structure of the vineyard and composition of the terroir – outcrops ofclay and sandy gravel - gives this Haut Médoc Cru Bourgeois its distinctivesoft, appealing character.
Château Barreyres is justifiably proud of its beautiful winery completewith oak barrels, used mainly for the final blending stages. A recent additionto the facilities is a modern ageing room which is home to temperature controlledstainless steel vats. The real heart of the Château is in the magnificent barrelcellar, complete with statuary and modern stained-glass windows. It is in thesesumptuous surroundings that the 1,600 oak barrels slowly and patiently allow thewines of Château Barreyres to reach maturity.
With his green felt cap set at a jaunty angle, Bruno Teyssier greets his visitors with theunassuming air of a back-room employee. Bruno has only ever known this establishment – hehas been shaping the destiny of Château Barreyres wines for the last 23 years. He declares that,“winemaking is his joy”, that he “loves to make wine lovers happy.” A man of ambition, he isdetermined to stay true to the spirit of Barreyres, but dreams of extending the range of blendsin pursuit of ever-greater elegance.Actual wine-making aside, Bruno finds the harvests themselves fascinating, “a magic moment.”A philosophical statement indeed…
BChâteau BarreyresHAUT-MÉDOC
CRU BOURGEOIS
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STheInside Story
BBehindthe Scenes
Vineyard surface: 109 hectaresPlanting density: 9,000 plants per hectareYield: 47 hectolitres per hectareCultivation: Sustainable pest controlVarietals: 50% Merlot, 50% CabernetSauvignonProduction: 690,000 bottlesVinification: Temperature controlledBarrel stock: 1,600 barrels, renewed by athird.
Bottle: Bordeaux domaine 75 cl
Case: 6 bottles horizontal
Dimensions: H 30.2cm x 24 cm x 16 cm
Pallet:Europ 648 bottles9 layers of 12 cases
Dimensions: H 1.54m x L 1.2m x 0.8m
Weight: 882 kg
AAccoladesAccolades
The estate Logistics
An intensely coloured robe. On the nose there is an elegant bouquet of forest fruits andspicy notes. On the palate the flavour is robust yet supple – an unusual combination for an HautMédoc blend. The finish is long-lasting, with an appealing sense of sweetness on the palate.Serve with red meats, duck, mutton, dishes in sauce and mature cheeses.Ideal served at 17°C after 1 to 2 hours in a carafe.This wine could be enjoyed now or laid down for 5 – 10 years in a cellar away from direct light.
Magnum 75 cl 37.5 cl Wooden case with 6 bottles of 75 cl
TThe Tasting Notes
2004 Vintage Gold Medal
Concours International de Bruxelles 2006
Gold MedalConcours de Macon 2006
2004 Vintage Silver Medal
Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2006
Silver MedalVinalies Internationales Paris 2006
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2005 Vintage Gold Medal
Vinalies Internationales Paris 2007
Gold MedalChallenge International du Vin 2007
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Concours d’Aquitaine 2008
Silver MedalConcours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008
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The 2005 VintageThe legendary vintage that all great winemakers had been dreaming of has finally arrived!
2005 will remain in our memories for a long time. Plenty of sunshine, warm days and coolnights, just enough rain and an excellent ripening season. In short, ideal conditions for
the production of exceptional grapes, in particular, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château Barreyres 2005This outstanding year has produced a stunning wine.
The robe is intensely, deep, almost black in colour. On the nose, the fruityaromas are elegant and inviting. On the palate this Haut Médoc is both suppleand powerful, there are black fruit flavours at the core, especially black cherryand cassis. Tannins are silky and ripe. The finish is full and long-lasting andsuggests a wine that will go on for years to come.
Serve with good cuts of beef, lamb, roast goose, dishes in sauce and mature cheeses.
Best served at 17°C, after at least 2 hours in a carafe.
It can be drunk now, or cellared for 6 - 8 years, away from direct light.
TechniqueYield: 47 hectolitres per hectareBlend of Château Barreyres 2005: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
AccoladesGold Medal at the Concours Vinalies Internationales 2007
Gold Medal at the Concours de Blaye-Bourg 2007
Gold Medal at the Concours de Mâcon 2007
Bronze Medal at the Decanter World Wine awards2007
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The 2006 VintageAll the hard work behind the scenes has paid off yet again. 2006 was a difficult year
weather-wise, so our wine-growers had to be extra vigilant to ensure that the grapesreached their optimum ripeness. The Indian summer was slow in coming which could
have spelled danger for the harvest, but as we have seen on other occasions, the lastfew weeks saved the vintage by producing some very fine Cabernets. As a result,the style of the 2006 vintage is elegant and well-balanced – a true classic.
Château Barreyres 2006The 2006 vintage has a ruby red colour with hints of purple; the aroma, iselegant and refined, promising minerals and spices. On the palate, this CruBourgeois is both supple and powerful. Strawberries mingle with black cherryand cassis, the fresh fruits balancing a subtle oakiness. The result: a lusciousHaut Médoc with a “feminine” edge.
Serve with good cuts of beef, lamb, roast goose, dishes in sauce and mature cheeses.
Best served at 17°C, after at least 2 hours in a carafe.
It can be drunk now, or cellared for 6 - 8 years, away from direct light.
TechniqueYield: 47 hectolitres per hectareBlend of Château Barreyres 2006: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
AccoladesGold Medal at the Concours d’Aquitaine 2008
Silver Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008
Bronze Medal at the Concours de Mâcon 2008
Bronze Medal at the Concours Général de Paris 2008
Bronze Medal Decanter 2008
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TChâteau Tour Bellevue is the Estate’s second wine, offering a deliciousalternative to the most sophisticated Cru Bourgeois.Just like its older brother, it is blended from 50% Merlot and 50% CabernetSauvignon.
FROM THE SAME ESTATE CHÂTEAU BARREYRES
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A beautiful purplish-red in colour, the aroma exhibits fruit and spicy notes.It is supple on the palate, with good fruit and hints of soft leather. Serve withcharcuterie, pork, grilled meats, poultry and mature cheeses.
Best served at 17°C after one hour in a carafe.
This wine can be enjoyed now, or laid down for 2 – 4 years in a cellar, away from directlight.
Château Tour Bellevue 2006A beautiful deep red in colour.The nose exhibits red fruit and spicy aromas. It is well balanced and alluring on the palate. The fruit character marries well with the silky, eleganttannins in true Médoc style. The finish is impressive with just a hint of spice.Serve with charcuterie, pork, grilled meats, poultry and mature cheeses.Best served at room temperature after one hour in a carafe.This wine can be enjoyed now, or laid down for 2 – 4 years in a cellar, away from direct light.
FChâteau Fougey is also made on the Barreyres estate. The grapes from theyoungest vines, as well as those growing on land towards the lower part of thevalley, are specially picked for the Château Fougey blend. These grapes areparticularly suitable for the fruity and rounded character of this wine.
FROM THE SAME ESTATE CHÂTEAU BARREYRES
Château FougeyBORDEAUX
This is the baby of the family, but no less precious than the others.Supple and quaffable, it still has all the robust qualities of a Médoc wine. The blendcontains slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon which makes it a more predictable wine onthe surface, but charming nonetheless.
Serve with cold meats, roast chicken, grilled meats, oriental dishes and maturecheeses.
Best served at 17°C, after an hour in a carafe. This wine is best drunk young.
Chateau Fougey 2006A vibrant, ruby-red colour. The nose is a lively with farmyard notes. On the palate it is supple, witha spicy finish.Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot.A good match for cold meats, roast chicken, grilled meats, oriental cuisine and mature cheeses.
