Fief de La Haye Value Pack [FREE Gift: Echo de Lynch Bages 2023]
Purchase: Fief de La Haye - 5 Bottles REGION Saint-Émilion, France SIZE 750ml ABV 14.0% DESCRIPTION The heritage of Château La Haye dates back to the 16th century, beginning in 1557 when Sire Janot Bernard planted the estate's first vines. Local legend suggests the domain served as a clandestine meeting place for King Henri II and Diane de Poitiers; their interlaced monogram, "H" and "D," remains engraved at the castle's entrance to this day. In 2012, Flemish industrialist Chris Cardon fell in love with the property while running the famous Médoc Marathon. After acquiring the estate, he set a clear ambition to elevate La Haye to the status of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. The property's terroir, characterised by gravel over light, sandy soils, imparts a distinct finesse and elegance to the wine. This terroir produces a Saint-Estèphe that is supple and fruit-forward, making it approachable even in its youth. TASTING NOTE A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, showcasing aromas of blackcurrant and vanilla. Aging in seasoned oak barrels has softened the tannins without compromising the wine's characteristic Bordeaux freshness. FREE Gift: Echo de Lynch Bages 2023 - 1 Bottle REGION Pauillac, France SIZE 750ml ABV 13.5% DESCRIPTION Located at the gates of Pauillac, the Château Lynch Bages is an estate that has marked the history of the Médoc. While the Bages terroir has been known since the 16th century, it gained fame in the 18th century. Under the leadership of the son of an Irish citizen named Thomas Lynch, the Bages cru was recognised at the Paris universal exhibition. Entering the fold of the J-M Cazes family on the eve of the Second World War, Château Lynch Bages is one of the most beautiful references of the Pauillac appellation. Château Lynch Bages is a Pauillac wine from a 105-hectare vineyard planted on Garonne gravels. The parcel division of the vineyard is refined thanks to the use of satellite technologies, preserving the viticultural genetic heritage of the estate. The homogeneous geology of the terroir allows a good water supply to the vine on a territory where the climate is moderate. TASTING NOTE Notes of cassis, dark berries, cedar and spice box introduce the 2023 Echo de Lynch Bages, a medium to full-bodied wine that is layered and structured, offering good depth at the core and concluding with a somewhat firm, spicy finish. Despite its rather classic, gently earthy profile, it is already approachable today. Drink 2026-2036.