Chateau du Retout Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois Superieur

Winemaker Chateau du Retout on the winery

“We are the Kopp-Soual family, and we work with great care in our vineyards in the Haut-Médoc. Our estate lies on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, in the northern Médoc, where gravel-rich soils are particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. We combine respect for our terroir with a modern, meticulous approach in both vineyard and cellar. Our aim is to create wines with freshness, balance and elegance. We farm sustainably, with a focus on biodiversity and minimal intervention. In this way, we seek to express the distinctive character of our land as clearly as possible.”

And on Bordeaux, France

“Our wine comes from the Haut-Médoc on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. This is a different wine style from that of the Right Bank’s famous appellations, such as Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, where Merlot generally plays a greater role. In the Haut-Médoc, Cabernet Sauvignon often takes the lead, bringing structure, freshness and ageing potential. Our vineyards lie on gravelly ridges, with clay and gravel also present in the soils. The designation Cru Bourgeois Supérieur is an official quality classification within the Médoc, with three levels: Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur and Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. Our wine combines blackcurrant and dark fruit with spicy notes, firm yet refined tannins and a long finish.”