FRANCE OVERSEAS BORDEAUX & Others SELECTION. The Wine with a River for Terroir

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1 FRANCE OVERSEAS BORDEAUX & Others SELECTION The Wine with a River for Terroir

2 CHÂTEAU HAUT-MEYREAU HISTORY Château Haut Meyreau is located to the town of Libourne's doors (10 kms), in the village of Dardenac. The winery dates back to 1802 and we are owner-growers since The property extends on the largest and the most famous French vineyard, in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, near the village of Saint Emilion. Between the Dordogne and the Garonne rivers, our property enjoys a unique climate and terroir. Over time, the domain has greatly developed its activity. From 5 hectares in 1802, it has gradually increased to reach 62 hectares until 2008, making it now a Bordeaux vineyard of medium size. We are working on the "king varieties" of the region with in red Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Merlot, with 52 ha dedicated to Merlot and Cabernet Franc; and in white with Sauvignon, with 10 ha dedicated to it. To obtain grapes with high potential, we are engaged in a high-quality policy in terms of soil management, pruning mastery and yields control. Since 2001, the annual production of Château Haut Meyreau is about 350,000 bottles. In the aim that everyone finds satisfaction among our products, we have made the choice to work with many other wine-growers from the Bordeaux region. That is how, to the seven wines from our property, have joined thirty other appellation-wines. These winemakers are now full-partners. They pledged to provide us with wines of consistent quality and to offer us the exclusivity on them. Always willing to offer you wines coming directly from the property, we now offer a range of about 35 wines (Côtes de Blaye, Fronsac, St. Emilion, Graves, Bergerac, Saint Estephe, etc).

3 BORDEAUX BLANC A.O.C CHȂTEAU HAUT-MEYREAU REF: BOR100 Château Haut Meyreau is a vineyard located in the Entre-deux-mers region close to Saint- Emilion in the village of Dardenac. Over time the property has extended its surface, from 5ha in 1802 to 62 ha today, making it a mediumsized Bordeaux vineyard. They grow highquality Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot for red wine and Sauvignon for white wine. GRAPE VARIETY: 50 % Sauvignon, 50 % Sémillon VINIFICATION: Stainless steel tank. Colour: Yellow with hints of green Nose: Acacia perfume, pear and peppers Palate: Citrus and mineral flavours Between 8 C and 10 C Enjoy it with appetizers, shellfish, shrimps & prawns, fish and white meat. PRESERVATION: Drink within 3 years

4 BORDEAUX ROSÉ A.O.C CHȂTEAU HAUT-MEYREAU REF: BOR101 Château Haut Meyreau is a vineyard located in the Entre-deux-mers region close to Saint-Emilion in the village of Dardenac. Over time the property has extended its surface, from 5ha in 1802 to 62 ha today, making it a medium-sized Bordeaux vineyard. They grow highquality Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot for red wine and Sauvignon for white wine. GRAPE VARIETY: 60 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc VINIFICATION: Stainless steel tank. Colour: Grenadine hue of red Nose: Passion fruit, raspberry and strawberry Palate: Strawberries and raspberries aromas Between 8 C and 10 C Due to its crisp and clean attack, it is perfect for a barbecue and summer dishes, served chilled. PRESERVATION: Drink within 2 years

5 BORDEAUX LÉGENDE D AUTOMNE A.O.C CHȂTEAU HAUT-MEYREAU Ref: BOR103 PRIZE AND AWARD : 2010 Vintage, Gold Medal to the Concours Général de Paris Vintage, Silver Medal to the Concours Général de Paris 2013 Château Haut Meyreau is a vineyard located in the Entre-deux-mers region close to Saint- Emilion in the village of Dardenac. Over time the property has extended its surface, from 5ha in 1802 to 62 ha today, making it a medium-sized Bordeaux vineyard. They grow high-quality Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot for red wine and Sauvignon for white wine. GRAPE VARIETY: 60 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc VINIFICATION: Ten months in oak barrels. Colour: garnet red Nose: grilled aromas vanilla and red fruits Palate: rustic notes of undergrowth and plum Between 17 C and 19 C Ideal with red meat and cheese. PRESERVATION: From 3 to 6 years

6 BORDEAUX TRADITION A.O.C CHȂTEAU HAUT-MEYREAU Ref: BOR104 Château Haut Meyreau is a vineyard located in the Entre-deux-mers region close to Saint-Emilion in the village of Dardenac. Over time the property has extended its surface, from 5ha in 1802 to 62 ha today, making it a medium-sized Bordeaux vineyard. They grow high-quality Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot for red wine and Sauvignon for white wine. GRAPE VARIETY: 60 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc VINIFICATION: Stainless steel tank. Colour: bright ruby red Nose: notes of red berries and violet Palate: aromas of red berries enriched with soft tannins Between 17 C and 18 C Great with pork, cheese or even Indian food. PRESERVATION: Drink within 5 years

7 BORDEAUX LES VIGNOBLES DE DARDENAC A.O.C CHȂTEAU HAUT-MEYREAU Ref: BOR105 Château Haut Meyreau is a vineyard located in the Entre-deux-mers region close to Saint- Emilion in the village of Dardenac. Over time the property has extended its surface, from 5ha in 1802 to 62 ha today, making it a mediumsized Bordeaux vineyard. They grow highquality Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot for red wine and Sauvignon for white wine. GRAPE VARIETY: 60 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc VINIFICATION: Stainless steel tank. Colour: bright ruby red Nose: notes of red berries and violet Palate: aromas of red berries enriched with soft tannins Serve between 17 C and 18 C Great with pork, cheese or even Indian food. PRESERVATION: Drink within 5 years

8 SAUTERNES A.O.C CHÂTEAU BELIER LAGARDAN Domaine de Carbonnieu is a small familyowned vineyard who produce exclusively Sauternes. The soils of the 20 hectares of vineyard are predominantly composed of sand and gravels. Yields: 25 Hl / Ha GRAPE VARIETY: 90 % Sémillon, 7% Sauvignon, 3% Muscadelle SOILS: Clay-limestone and sandy VINIFICATION: Harvested by hand 3 times successively and carried out by successive sorting methods. Vinification in stainless steel tank. Colour: golden colour Nose: aromas of citrus, apricot and melon. Palate: Supple and full, balanced and persistent, fresh licorice, even aromas on the nose with citrus that give a good finish Aired during 30mn and serve chilled at 8 C With foie-gras, Roquefort, chicken dishes, or desert PRESERVATION: Ideally after ten years until 15 in adapted storage condition (dark with humidity)

9 SAINT-EMILION A.O.C GRAND CRU CHATEAU BARRAIL BELLEGRAVE REF: BOR106 It is in July 2010 that Hermine, in place since 2004, replaced his father. Since 1985 the father was managing the small family-owned estate as four generations before him. The 6 hectares Chateau de Bellegrave is located at Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, 2 kilometers in the south of Saint-Emilion. Soil: sand gravel. Yield 45 Hl / Ha. GRAPE VARIETY: 30 % Cabernet Franc, 70 % Merlot, 30 years old vines VINIFICATION: After stemming, about 3 weeks vatting and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. Aged 18 months in oak barrel (50 % new and 50 % of two years old). Colour: intense purple robe Nose: spicy notes of vanilla and cocoa with black fruits aromas Palate: fleshy on the palate with a light vanilla scent dominated by black cherries and chocolate Serve between 17 C and 18 C Red meat, in-sauce dishes, lamb, duck magret and strong cheese as goat cheese, Roquefort and other cow-cheese. PRESERVATION: A great potential of 10 years

10 SAINT-EMILION A.O.C CHATEAU BARRAIL BELLEGRAVE REF : BOR107 It is in July 2010 that Hermine, in place since 2004, replaced his father. Since 1985 the father was managing the small family-owned estate as four generations before him. The 6 hectares Chateau de Bellegrave is located at Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, 2 kilometers in the south of Saint-Emilion. Soil: claysilica with iron traces. GRAPE VARIETY: 30 % Cabernet Franc and 70 % Merlot, 30 years old vines VINIFICATION: About 3 weeks vatting and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. Aged 12 months in oak barrel. Colour: intense garnet robe Nose: light vegetal and animal notes Palate: very simple and fruity on the palate Serve between 17 C and 18 C Definitely with red meats as lamb, duck and cheese in general PRESERVATION: Drink within 6-7 years

11 BORDEAUX AOC 2013 GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX MARTIN DUSSEREY REF : BOR109 WINE: This wine is the result of a meticulous work, researching a perfect balance and a marriage between two varieties Merlot and Cabernet Franc. GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot and Cabernet Franc Colour: bright ruby colour Nose: Red fruits and berries aromas Palate: Soft tannins for an intense fruity taste Between16 C and 18 C Enjoy it with barbecue, grilled red meats, game meats or strong cheese PRESERVATION: Drink immediately or within three years

12 GRAVES 2012 CHATEAU DES GRAVIERES REF : BOR110 Graves of Portets, in the South East of Bordeaux on the left side of the Garonne river. Soil : Grave and stones. Yield : 45 Hl / Ha. GRAPE VARIETY: 80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon 25 to 35 years old vines. VINIFICATION: About 3 weeks vatting in stainless steel tank. Fermentation temperature maintain at 28 C to 30 C by thermoregulated pump to extract a maximum of coloring matter from the grape marc. Colour: dark garnet robe Nose: typical scent with red fruits and flower aromas Palate: fleshy and robust on the palate Serve between 16 C and 18 C Red meats as duck magret or lamps in sauce, and strong cheese as Roquefort, Maroilles or goat cheese. PRESERVATION: Drink within 6 to 8 years

13 FRONSAC CUVÉE TRADITION 2012 CHȂTEAU LA VIEILLE CROIX REF : BOR111 CUVÉE : Without reaching the balance of the DM sister-cuvée, this wine makes concrete the pure reality of the terroir. It becomes very surprising after 5 years of preservation. It gives a fair feeling of what we could savour in Saint-Emilion, Pomerol or Fronsac 30 years ago. Yield 45 HL / HA. CÉPAGE : 80% Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. VINIFICATION : Hand-made harvest. Grassed plots. Vinified in cement tanks with 20 % of bleedings. Colour: Garnet robe Nose: red fruits aromas, very typical from Fronsac Palate: fresh, smooth and pleasant in the mouth SERVING TEMPÉRATURE: Room temperature, about 17 et 18 C FOOD ASSOCIATION ADVICE : Awesome with red meats and especially game meats. great also with luncheons and tapas in aperitif for red-wine lovers. PRESERVATION: Great after 5 years, can be preserved even 8 years easily

14 PREMIÈRE CÔTES DE BLAYE, CUVÉE ÉLÉGANCE 2012 CHȂTEAU FERTHIS Ref : BOR113 The vineyard is located in the Appellation PREMIERES COTES DE BLAYE. It belongs to a family-owned estate since 3 generations. The grand-grandfather «Ulysse» was himself a treenursery man and wine-maker. This 25 Hectares vineyard is localised at 50 km northern Bordeaux, on slopes facing the Gironde estuary. GRAPE VARIETY: 65 % Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5 % Cabernet Franc VINIFICATION: For this cuvée, the harvest is handmade. Very often these vats are bled to concentrate better the musts. Grapes are de-stemmed then crushed and finally placed in stainless steel thermo-regulated tanks. The maceration lasts about 3 weeks. In December, after malo-lactic fermentations, the wine is move to the cellars to start the fermentation in oak barrels during 12 to 15 months. Colour: Ruby-robe with light purple tints Nose: Firstly quite expensive and then more woodendominated (brioche, vanilla and spicy scents) Palate: Supple attack and harmonious tannins At room temperature, about C Perfect to accompany almost any red meats, especially game meats and strong cheese. PRESERVATION: About 7-8 years after buying