| Classification | Graves Grand Cru Classe |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Pessac Leognan |
| Owned By | Daniel and Florence Cathiard |
| Operated By | Fabien Teitgen (Technical Director) |
| Annual production | Red: 10,000 cases White: 2,500 cases |
| Typical blend | Red: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10%Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot White: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris |
| Status | Investment grade |
| Second Wine | Les Hauts de Smith |
| About | From zero to hero, not even in a generation, just since the ownership of the Cathiards who have dragged this château up from the cellar and turned it in to a veritable superstar. Despite its long history it has never been regarded as illustrious until now but with its improving wine, spa retreat and 18 sculptures in the vineyard it is certainly making a name for itself. It’s only other claim to fame is that a former owner was asked to create a map for the 1855 classification from which he personally was unable to benefit! |
| Vintage | Critic | Score | First Liv-ex Price Listed (£) | Highest Price Listed (£) | Lowest Price Listed (£) | Drinking window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | J Suckling | 95 – 96 | 393 | 611 | 390 | – |
| 2013 | R Parker | 86 – 88 | 383 | 476 | 326 | 2014 – 2024 |
| 2012 | R Parker | 95 | 423 | 572 | 386 | 2015 – 2040 |
| 2011 | R Parker | 94+ | 436 | 580 | 377 | – |
| 2010 | R Parker | 98+ | 796 | 1,170 | 690 | 2018 – 2058 |
| 2009 | R Parker | 100 | 695 | 2,150 | 559 | 2012 – 2052 |
| 2008 | R Parker | 92 | 340 | 750 | 278 | 2011 – 2026 |
| 2007 | R Parker | 91 | 314 | 799 | 270 | – |
| 2006 | R Parker | 93- | 279 | 778 | 279 | 2009 – 2029 |
| 2005 | R Parker | 98 | 365 | 1,120 | 354 | 2015 – 2045 |
Source: Liv-ex – Market price at 13.10.17
| Denotes wines inside drinking window. |
The Liv-ex Market Price: The prices quoted above are the Liv-ex published Market Price at the date noted. This is based on the cheapest 6 and 12-pack prices advertised by leading merchants in the EU.
