Varietals: 46% Sauvignon Gris, 46% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Muscadelle.

Barrel-fermented and Sur Lies aged for 7-9 months here is a wine with the delicacy expected in white Bordeaux, but with great power and depth. The unusual addition of Sauvignon Gris adds to the aromatic intensity with notes of jasmine, mango and passion fruit. The finish is long and delicate.

Varietals: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon

2003 presented a vintage which produced a red wine of great density concentration and power. The rich plumy fruit is mixed with toast and tobacco to yield a big rich Bordeaux. The wine si long and bold on the finish with smoky oak blending with dense dark fruit. This is one that is impressive today, but will develop greater complexity with age.

Varietals: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Proprietor Philippe Bardet has been an innovative pioneer of integrated vine growing techniques, which led to Du Val D’Or being the firs estate in the Bordeaux region to be accredited under sustainable agriculture standards. His constant focus on quality has brought great results with the powerful 2003 vintage. It displays toasty oak flavors, and has a full and rich mouth-feel. Certainly an age-worthy wine, but with the great dink ability of merlots of St. Emilion Grand Cru.

Varietals: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot

Château d’Arsac is one of the oldest estates in Médoc. During the French Revolution the château was destroyed, then rebuilt with its present chai (cellar) in 1830. This wine from the hot and dry 2003 vintage shows great complexity with mingling notes of vanilla, tobacco, and coffee.