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Monique Bonnet
Château Suau

The cellar
Aging Room

Stainless steel tanks

Gillardeau oysters and cheese tasting at Chateau Suau, Jan.
2007

Traditional wine and oyster tasting at Chateau Suau, Jan.
2008
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The
Vineyard
The vineyard is situated in
the Cotes de Bordeaux-Cadillac appellations, and encompasses
65 hectares (160.55 acres) of red grapes: 10% Cabernet
Franc, 55% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon; and 7
hectares (17.3 acres) of white grapes: 50% Sémillon,
30% Sauvignon, and 20% Muscadelle. The
vines, planted in gravel and clay "terroir", benefit from
favorable south-south east facing slopes and plateaus. The
vineyard is farmed with the culture raisonnée method, in
conversion to an organic farming. The soil has a gravel
and clay base. The red wines are aged in a combination of French oak barrels. No
oak is used for the dry white wine produced.
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L'Artolie
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The
Wines
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#F1EE246026SBS UPC
code: 7 84585 00594 9
2010
Château Suau, Bordeaux Blanc / screw cap 12/750ml
The wine is made from 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle.
The grapes are destemmed and sorted on a table in the
cellar. Fermentation in regulated stainless steel tanks at low
temperature. Aged on fine lees during three months.
This wine reveals complex aromas of
honeysuckle, citrus and pineapple. It’s refreshing and
expressive. An excellent depth of fruit as well as a long
finish with a nice acidity. To be served at 8°- 10°C with
seafood and grilled fish, or as an aperitif.
"Made from 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35%
Semillon, 10% Muscadelle; aged sur-lie for three months; a beautiful,
traditional white Bordeaux with perfect fruit/acid balance and
great length."
- Beverage Dynamics, 95 pts
5 stars
Friendly, with up-front peach and
almond notes that turn a touch diffuse on the finish. Drink
now. 5,000 cases made. –JM - Wine Spectator
(Web Only 2011)
UPC
code: 7 84585 00594 9
2009
Château Suau, Bordeaux Blanc / screw cap 12/750ml
55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle.
Vinification: temperature controlled fermentation in stainless
steel tanks, aging on fine lees for three months.
This expressive, refreshing and aromatic wine reveals
honeysuckle and pineapple aromas. It has an excellent depth of
fruit as well as a long finish with refreshing acidity.
Delicious as an aperitif or when served with shellfish,
seafood and grilled fish.
"Vinified
and aged in stainless steel, the 2009 Bordeaux blanc, a blend
of 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, and 10% Muscadelle,
exhibits lots of honeyed grapefruit and melon notes as well as
a hint of tropical fruits. Fresh, elegant, and dry, it is best
drunk over the next year." - Wine Advocate
(Aug. 2010) RECOMMENDED VALUE PICK
Rated 87 pts by
the Wine Enthusiast (Dec. 2010)
National Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle
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#F0EE246009BLS UPC code: 7 84585 01021 9
2010 Château
Suau, Bordeaux Rosé 12/750ml
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Press out of the Cabernet, fermentation in regulated stainless
steel tanks at low temperature. Early release.
Very aromatic wine, strawberry and
raspberry nose. Fresh, fruity and well balanced on the palate.
Served at 12°-14°C, it is excellent as an apetizer and pairs
well with a range of dishes.
"Friendly and round, with
cherry and strawberry notes. Fresh finish. Cabernet Sauvignon
and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. –JM" -
Wine Spectator (Web Only 2011)
UPC code: 7 84585 01021 9
2009 Château
Suau, Bordeaux Rosé 12/750ml
Made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc
planted in clay and gravel based soils, with a
south-southeastern exposure.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature.
Screw cap closure.
Beautiful strawberry and raspberry nose. Fresh, fruity and
well balanced. Excellent as an aperitif and served with a wide
variety of dishes.
" This
rosé is made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon- and 50% Cabernet
Franc. It displays a dark rose color and has fresh ripe
strawberry aromas with earth notes on the nose. . It has a
flavorful attack with jammy raspberry notes, good balance,
moderate acidity, and a pleasant finish." -
I-winereview.com (April 2010), 88 pts
"I
also found the 2009 Bordeaux rose enchanting. Composed of 50%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc, it offers crisp
cranberry and red currant notes as well as a characteristic
reminiscent of fresh watermelon. This is a dry, lively,
vibrant, light pink rose to enjoy over the next 6 months."
- Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 87 pts RECOMMENDED VALUE PICK
National Retail Price: $12.99 / bottle
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#F0EE246010BLM UPC
code: 7 84585 01023 3
2008 Château Suau,
Rouge, Côtes de Bordeaux
12/750ml
The wine is made from 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Cabernet Franc.
The grapes are destemmed then sorted on a table
in the cellar. Cold maceration before fermentation in thermo
regulated stainless steel tanks with pumping over and punching
of the cap. With its ruby color, the wine offers notes of
liquorice, cherries jam and toast. It’s full-bodied, fleshy,
ample and well balanced. Serve at 16°-18°C. To go along with
poultry and cheese.
"A savory herb note runs from start to finish, but there's
good flesh and weight to the core of crushed damson plum and
black cherry fruit, with judicious toast on the finish. Drink
now. 2,000 cases made. –JM" - Wine Spectator (Web Only
2011) - 86 pts
Awards : Bronze Medal (Vins
d’Aquitaine Competition 2010) - Bronze Medal (Concours Général
Agricole Paris 2010)
#F0EE246006BLM UPC
code: 7 84585 01023 3
2007 Château
Suau, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge, Tradition
12/750ml
Made
from 65% Merlot,
25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc..
Vinification in stainless steel vats.
Harmonious, fruity, smooth on the palate. Beautiful structure. Easy to drink.
UPC
code: 7 84585 01023 3
2006 Château
Suau, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge, Tradition
12/750ml
Made
from 65% Merlot,
25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc..
Vinification in stainless steel vats.
Harmonious, fruity, smooth on the palate. Beautiful structure. Easy to drink.
"A
more traditional offering is the 2006 Premieres Cotes de
Bordeaux, a blend of two-thirds Merlot and the rest primarily
Cabernet Sauvignon with a dollop of Cabernet Franc that never
sees any oak. The result is an earthy, plum, and black currant
fruitiness with hints of tobacco leaf and underbrush in the
background. This supple textured red should be drunk over the
next 1-2 years. I like the idea of no oak on these lower level
Bordeaux as it allows the fruit to come through."
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Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010) RECOMMENDED VALUE PICK
87 pts- Wine Enthusiast (Dec. 2010)
National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00274 0
2009 Château
Suau, Rouge, Côtes de
Bordeaux, Cadillac 12/750ml
The wine is made from 45% Merlot,
55% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are weighted,
destemmed then sorted on a table in the cellar. Fermentation
in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks. Ageing from
beginning of November, after malolactic fermentation, in 100%
French oak barrels (30% new oak) during 12 months.
Fleshy, fruity and ample in mouth, this wine is attractive
both with its ripe fruits aromas melted with roasted hints as
well as its nice structure and elegant, pleasant finish.
Should be served at 16°-18°C. To be served with meat and
cheese.
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UPC code: 7 84585 00274 0
2005 Château
Suau, Premières Côtes
de Bordeaux Rouge, Prestige 12/750ml
Made from
45% Merlot, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aged for 12 months in French oak
barrels (30% new oak). A powerful and
elegant balance and a good aging potential.
Gold Medal - Macon Wine
Competition, 2007
"A dense and
complex wine, packed with ripe fruit while preserving an
elegant demeanor. The tannins are dry, while the sweet fruit
is developing well. Balanced, just waiting a year or so to
show its best. — R.V." 90 pts -
Wine Enthusiast (Dec. 2010) EDITORS' CHOICE
National Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00927 5
2005 Château Suau, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux,
L’Artolie 12/750ml
“Artolie” is the name of an outstanding parcel planted with Merlot
at high density (7000f/ha), selected rootstocks, on a gravely
slope overlooking a stream which name is “L’Artolie”.
Made from
65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Hand
harvested and destemmed grapes, fermented in open 400-liter
French oak barrels and aged in the same barrels for 15 months.
Production is 4,500 bottles.
National Retail Price: $59.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00275 7
2005 Château
Suau, Cadillac, Vin Doux (Sauternes Style)
6/500ml
A blend of 60% Sémillon
& 40% Sauvignon ~ only the Sémillon is botrytised. Sauternes
style white with delicious honey, apricot, apple and pear flavors.
Lovely freshness and acidity. Luscious wine.
87 pts - Wine Enthusiast (Dec. 2010)
National Retail Price: $30.95 / bottle (500ml)
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