The dynamic Jean-Marc Nony is employing Michel Rolland as consultant oenologist and minute attention to detail has resulted in a run of vintages which are nothing short of spectacular

Chateau Garraud is located 40 km north-east of Bordeaux in the heart of the Pomerol and Saint Emilion country.

The yields are limited by Double Guyot pruning with bud removal, manual leaf removal and crop thinning when necessary. The grapes, 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, are harvested by hand at full maturity and gone over by hand on a vibrating sorting table. The vinification is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with 2-3 week maceration. The maturing is conducted in the traditional manner for about 18 months, 80% in oak barrels, a third of which is renewed every year, and 20% in vats. Château Garraud possesses great elegance and a red colour that evolve into a purple-garnet with raspberry highlights. It releases a bouquet of redcurrants and vanilla, while the oakiness is still present. Velvety texture, great length and a long finish.