VARIETALS: Bordeaux-style Red Blend - Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
VITICULTURE: Left Bank Bordeaux, France

Château Puy-Laborde wine is a Red wine produced in the Bordeaux region in France, by Maison Cordier. Cordier is one of the most respected Bordeaux merchants, valued for its portfolio of outstanding Estates and for its capacity to innovate and renew its offers to respond to current trends. Cordier is also the only merchant offering support to its growers throughout the winemaking process, from vine to glass. Our exclusive Châteaux Selection brings together a range of the most significant petit chateaux within their appellation. We strive to highlight each regions heritage while preserving the richness and typicity of their terroir. Thanks to our long-established privileged relationships, we have direct connections to Estates and winemakers in the best appellations. Attentive to consumer’s feedback, we frequently adapt our offerings to propose wines in touch with the current trends and we favor working with family properties, who bring a new impetus to the domain and an innovative eye to the process. Today, our oenologist Bruno Kessler guides our partner winemakers in producing wines which exemplify quality. He remains by their side throughout the year with frequent visits to the estates. He determines the harvest dates for each plot, monitors the winemaking process and is involved in the final blend. He also supervises bottling to ensure quality.

Superior Bordeaux Wine
Bordeaux Supérieur, an appellation with demanding criteria

The AOC Bordeaux Supérieur extends over 502 communes of the Bordeaux vineyards, in particular in the wine-growing regions of Médoc, Graves, Entre-Deux-Mers, Sauternes, Libourne and finally Blaye-Bourg . To obtain this designation, the wines must meet very strict conditions: the vines from which the wines are produced must be old, and the wines must be aged for a minimum of 12 months before being marketed. These criteria apply to both red and white wines.

The grape varieties most used in the production of red Bordeaux Supérieur are: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenère, Merlot and Petit Verdot . 

The Bordeaux Supérieur appellation benefits from an oceanic climate , characterized by mild winters and relatively cool summer temperatures, and enjoys different types of soils, mainly clayey and gravelly soils, but also limestone and sandy soils.
Established in 1886 by Désiré Cordier, MAISON CORDIER quickly became one of the most emblematic trading houses on La Place de Bordeaux. From the beginning of the 20th century, it worked with reputed châteaux such as Gruaud Larose, Talbot, Lafaurie-Peyraguey and Le Clos des Jacobins. Cordier has been committed to preserving the values he held dear: collective strength, daring creativity and a thirst for knowledge.

In the second generation, Mr Trabut-Cussac runs this very small winery near the town of Taillecavat, on the Gironde. The owner works with very low yields, carefully controlling and reducing leaf growth to give the vines enough light until harvest. The cultivation takes place in a very traditional way. The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and fermented in different containers depending on the degree of ripeness of the grapes. The grapes are destemmed and a long maceration follows. The result is a wine with a very balanced tannin structure and high concentration.

Soil: Topsoil of silt and clay-limestone over a classic Fronsadais molasse substratum.

Tasting Notes:
The robe has an intense purple color, while the nose is packed with elegant fruit and floral aromas. The palate is generous, with supple and well-rounded tannins and a great sense of balance.

Food Suggestions:
Pair with duck breast or a cheese plate.  Suitable for game, roast beef, strong/savory salads.

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