Winegrowers since Succession

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1 S A I N T- É M I L I O N G R A N D C R U

2 VIGNOBLES BARDET Depuis 1704 Winegrowers since 1704 The history of Vignobles Bardet begins on the banks of the Dordogne River in Mr. Seigneriau is a river boatman transported barrels of wine to the port in Saint-Brice de Vignonet, where he sold them. The port became an important trading station in the wine business. Then the Seigneriau family acquired some vines. In the same period, the expansion of the railway network brought an end to river transport of goods, enabling the descendants of the Seigneriau family to focus exclusively on cultivating their vines. Succession In the 1920 s, Mr. Seigneriau s granddaughter, Mathilde Roy, married Henri-Gabriel Bardet, who founded Château du Val d Or, a Saint- Emilion Grand Cru. In 1962, their son, Roger Bardet, founded Château Pontet-Fumet, also a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. In 2008, Philippe Bardet, the son of Roger Bardet, became the owner of Château Franc le Maine, another Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. In turn, Philippe Bardet handed this legacy down to his children, Paul-Arthur and Thibault Bardet. In 2013, they acquired Château du Paradis, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. In recognition of their family history, the Vignobles Bardet adopted the Gabarre, a Dordogne river boat, symbolising the family s intrepid adventure. A SUBTLE BLEND OF ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS THAT BRINGS OUT THE QUALITIES OF OUR TERROIRS. Philippe, Paul-Arthur & Thibault Bardet FAMILY

Inventive practices that respect nature We seek to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment by adopting practices that protect nature s balances, such as using grass as a cover crop

3 Inventive practices that respect nature We seek to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment by adopting practices that protect nature s balances, such as using grass as a cover crop between the rows of vines, developing hedging around the diferent plots to reconstitute natural ecosystems, maintaining a weather station to observe local weather patterns afecting the vines, strictly sorting waste and exploiting geothermal energy. Vignobles Bardet is certified ISO Philippe Bardet Member of the forum of responsible farmers that respect the environment (FARRE) Chairman of the technical commission of the Saint-Emilion Wine Council responsible for the terroir and sustainable development. Co-president of the technical commission of the Bordeaux Wine Board (CIVB) Member of the regional commission of INAO President of the Environmental Management System of Bordeaux wines RESPECT

4 I UNDERTAKE TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF WINEGROWING ON THE ENVIRONMENT. I AM ALWAYS READY TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AND RELY ABOVE ALL ON A SINCERE COLLABORATION WITH NATURE TO ENABLE MY TERROIR TO EXPRESS ITSELF DISTINCTIVELY. Philippe Bardet Experimentation Because of his beliefs and relying on his inventiveness, Philippe Bardet will always take a risk and test new practices if it leads to taking the best possible care of his terroir. The Bardet family uses experimentation and technological innovation to continuously improve the characteristics and quality of its wines. Innovation Philippe Bardet has designed two revolutionary machines that help him harvest top quality grapes: The Tribaie grape sorter, which sorts and cleans grapes, eliminating debris, leaves and unripe fruit. The Calibaie grape calibrator, which selects the best grapes, separating the smallest that have the most concentrated sugar content, from the largest. These innovations and making the wine in small tanks makes it possible to bring out the distinctive characteristics of the diferent plots of the vineyard, but more than a plot-by-plot selection, Philippe Bardet manages to select quality at the level of individual grapes. DA R I N G

It is perfectly ripe on the palate with delightful freshness. Flavours of black plum and sour cherry with a toasty note highlight its roundness and auspicious vigour.

5 CHÂTEAU DU VAL D OR Historical This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru has a velvety purple robe that is dark and bright. Its nose is elegant and expressive, featuring hints of black fruit and precious wood with aromas of sour cherry, cocoa, ripe blackcurrant and sandalwood. It is perfectly ripe on the palate with delightful freshness. Flavours of black plum and sour cherry with a toasty note highlight its roundness and auspicious vigour. CHÂTEAU PONTET-FUMET The Legacy Sporting a lovely robe with garnet and ruby tints, Château Pontet- Fumet reveals an elegant, multi-layered nose. It is silky and generous on the palate with a dense, nicely balanced structure enhanced by good length. CHÂTEAU FRANC LE MAINE Sleeping Beauty With its dark ruby to purple robe, Château Franc le Maine has a fresh nose that is energetic and expressive. It is elegant and persistent on the palate with appealing density, balance and length. CHÂTEAU ROCHER LIDEYRE Rebirth This wine is characteristic of the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation with rich colour, a fleshy feel and fruity flavour. Château Rocher Lideyre and Château Lideyre wines are nicely balanced and full of promise for substantial longevity. WINES

6 BEE BORDEAUX - Photo credits: TwinStudio 17, la Cale VIGNONET, FRANCE Tel vignobles@vignobles-bardet.com vignoblesbardet.com

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Tel: + 33 (0) CHATEAU LEOGNAN nestle in the heart of a pastoral estate, teeming with wildlife and protected from the Atlantic by pinewood forests. This estate is a small gem: prior to the acquisition of the estate by