Cuvée Selection Red 2022
Cuvée Selection Red
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cuvée Selection Red
Dark currant with sweet, tobacco-tinged plum.
In the glass, a deep ruby red with a slightly violet rim – rich, dense, and with a fine veil that clings heavily to the rim when swirled. The play of colors already suggests that this was a case of thoughtful extravagance, not skimping.
The nose reveals dark fruits like blackcurrant and ripe plum, accompanied by a hint of violets, a touch of sweet tobacco, and an impression of vanilla and toasted oak. This doesn't seem artificial – rather like a bespoke suit of aromatics and balance.
On the palate, it is velvety and round, with astonishingly soft tannins and a juicy core of dark berries. The fruit tastes as if freshly picked, supported by smoky wood and a subtly mineral undertone. Not a muscleman, but rather a smart gentleman with poise.
This Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot cuvée comes from gravelly, well-drained soils, perfectly balancing structure and ripeness. Maturation in barriques adds depth without allowing the oak to dominate. The result: a modern Bordeaux with a clear signature and honest provenance.
Family Bordeaux with the river wind at its back since 1920.
Château Haut-Grelot did not start out as a grand estate, but as a small farm in the hamlet of Les Grelots (German: the bells - also visible on today's label). In the 1920s, Julien's great-grandfather and grandfather grew wine and raised cattle alongside it. In 1927, the crucial puzzle piece was added: their own well, which connected everything. In 1975, Joël Bonneau, Julien's father, took over, switched entirely to viticulture, and opened the door to direct sales in 1981. The idea behind it is simple: wine should regain a face and a conversation.
Today, Julien Bonneau and his sister Céline run the estate in the fourth generation. Approximately 67 hectares, of which about 25 hectares are white and 42 hectares are red. The grape variety palette ranges from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. In the cellar, modern equipment meets a deliberately artisanal approach. Julien likes to speak of a balance between innovation and tradition. Technology is a means to an end, not the style.
Precise work is done in the vineyard: debudding, leaf removal, green harvesting, intentionally keeping yields low. This way, the grapes hang more loosely, get more sun and air, and ripen more calmly.
The terroir plays like a two-part harmony. Close to the Gironde estuary: sandy-gravelly slopes for juice and energy. Further inland: sandy-clay-loamy soils that add structure. The result: aromatic, fine white wines and fruity, powerful red wines with silky tannins. Bordeaux, but with more river wind at its back.
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Cuvée Selection Red
2022
Dark currant with sweet, tobacco-tinged plum.
In the glass, a deep ruby red with a slightly violet rim – rich, dense, and with a fine veil that clings heavily to the rim when swirled. The play of colors already suggests that this was a case of thoughtful extravagance, not skimping.
The nose reveals dark fruits like blackcurrant and ripe plum, accompanied by a hint of violets, a touch of sweet tobacco, and an impression of vanilla and toasted oak. This doesn't seem artificial – rather like a bespoke suit of aromatics and balance.
On the palate, it is velvety and round, with astonishingly soft tannins and a juicy core of dark berries. The fruit tastes as if freshly picked, supported by smoky wood and a subtly mineral undertone. Not a muscleman, but rather a smart gentleman with poise.
This Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot cuvée comes from gravelly, well-drained soils, perfectly balancing structure and ripeness. Maturation in barriques adds depth without allowing the oak to dominate. The result: a modern Bordeaux with a clear signature and honest provenance.