COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
SCEA des Vignobles Borderie-Lenier
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Le Conte Marquey is a historic estate in the Saint-Émilion region dating back to the 18th century. Today, the property is managed by Jean-Paul Borderie, a former airline pilot who took over the reins from his mother. Borderie brought a meticulous, detail-oriented approach from his aviation background to the vineyards. The estate's Grand Cru wine is sourced from an extremely small, one-hectare micro-parcel located in the commune of Saint-Hippolyte. The vines here average 45 years of age and grow on highly prized clay-limestone soils underlaid by ancient asteria limestone, which contains fossilized shells dating back 40 million years. This unique geological foundation provides a distinct mineral complexity to the vines, making this limited-production wine a true representation of its historic terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is managed by Jean-Paul Borderie, a former airline pilot who transitioned from aviation to meticulous winemaking.
Fact 02
The Grand Cru wine is sourced from a micro-sized parcel of just one hectare, yielding an extremely limited 6,000 bottles annually.
Fact 03
The vines grow on 40-million-year-old asteria limestone soils containing fossilized prehistoric shells.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Le Conte Marquey combines traditional methods with modern precision. The grapes are harvested mechanically from the estate's single hectare of sustainably farmed vines. Vinification begins with a long, slow fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Regular pump-overs are performed to ensure optimal color extraction and to develop gentle, well-integrated tannins. Following fermentation, the Grand Cru selection is aged for 12 to 15 months in 100% new French oak barrels. This careful maturation helps to integrate the structural components of the wine. The final production is highly exclusive, yielding only about 6,000 bottles annually, reflecting a truly boutique scale of winemaking.
