Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - Chateau Condat

Château Condat lies on the old site of a castle built by Guillaume Le Penitent and the King of England Henry II in the 11th Century. The vineyard is located on a plateau of red gravel like the best wines from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. 

Now revived by the Janoueix family, this noble but once neglected domaine has returned to its former glory. The vineyard, located on a fold of gravelly soil, is the pride of its owner. Its south-facing orientation ensures excellent sun exposure, with gravel reflecting the rays like a mirror. This, combined with good drainage, encourages deep root growth into the rich, trace element laden subsoil, formed by ancient alluviums from a quaternary river originating from the Massif Central.

The vinification process is precise, with the winemaker carefully plot tracking and fermentation in vats of different capacities. After fermentation and maceration, the wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in new French oak barrels from local cooperages. 

A deep and fruity wine blended with 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. One of our best-selling wines, and for very good reason!

2019 – James Suckling 94 points
2020 – James Suckling 92 points

SPECIFICATIONS

STYLE: Red

GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

ABV: 12.5%

COUNTRY: France

REGION: Bordeaux

APPELLATION: St Emilion Grand Cru

PRODUCER: Francois Janoueix