Château Pique-Sčgue - Website

<BODY> <script src="/cgi/en/Js/__utm.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="/cgi/en/Js/mdfga.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript">_mdfga();</script> <div class="selectedSeller"></div> <P> <font class="Text5Color"> <P align=center><SPAN class=style7><STRONG><FONT face=BlackChancery color=#000080>' <EM><FONT size=2>Friends of a Feather are Friends for Ever</FONT></EM> '</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=style7><STRONG><FONT face=BlackChancery color=#000080 size=5>C</FONT></STRONG></SPAN>lassified in the XIV century by the Archbishop of Bordeaux, the <FONT color=#000080><STRONG>Château</STRONG> <STRONG>Pique-Sčque</STRONG></FONT> vineyard was, at the end of the XIX century,  one of the most beautifully sited in the region  (cf Guide Féret), having a reputation which placed its wines among the best known  crus of MONTRAVEL and BERGERAC. </P> <P><SPAN class=style7><STRONG><FONT face=BlackChancery color=#000080 size=5>T</FONT></STRONG></SPAN>he strategy of the current managers, Philip (British of origin) and Marianne Mallard, is towards a progressive extension of the area planted under vines, with a high density of 5 000 vines/ha. </P> <P><SPAN class=style7><STRONG><FONT face=BlackChancery color=#000080 size=5>I</FONT></STRONG></SPAN>t also includes a herd of pedigree Limousin cattle with a champion French bull. </P> <P><FONT color=#000080><FONT face=BlackChancery><STRONG><SPAN class=style9>A.O.C.</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN class=style9><STRONG>WINES</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P> <P><SPAN class=style7><STRONG><FONT face=BlackChancery color=#000080 size=5>S</FONT></STRONG></SPAN>eeking to extract the maximum of the fruits, our wines are mainly composed of  assemblages  to also provide elegance and complexity, which each year receive numerous national awards: Paris, Mâcon, CNCP, Bordeaux, Bergerac. </P> <P><SPAN class=style7><STRONG><FONT face=BlackChancery color=#000080 size=5>P</FONT></STRONG></SPAN>rofessional magazines, such as Decanter (May 2001, May 99, Jan. 98), Harpers, Wine and Spirit International, Sunday Times and The Independent (1999) of the UK press, Irish Times (Jul. 98, 99), and the Guide Hachette, make reference every year. </P> <P> </P> <P><FONT color=#000080><STRONG>Château</STRONG> </FONT><FONT color=#000080><STRONG>Pique-Sčque</STRONG></FONT> <EM> ŤLes  Fruits du Terroirť, </EM></P> <P><STRONG><EM>Dry White</EM></STRONG> : <STRONG>Montravel 2004  </STRONG>60 % Sauvignon, 30 % Semillon, 10 % Muscadelle </P> <P>Bronze Medal, Paris Concours Général Agricole 2005<STRONG> . (</STRONG><STRONG> Guide Hachette : Coup de Coeur 2004,  Sélection 2005)</STRONG></P> <P><EM>Fruity dry white wine with full aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, green c</EM><EM>itrus and passion fruit, long taste remaining in the mouth. Delicious by itself as an aperitif, or to be taken with fishes, seashells, white meats, or goat and ewe cheese. </EM></P> <P>Annual Production 220.000 bottles</P> <P><FONT size=4><FONT size=3><EM><STRONG>Red</STRONG></EM> </FONT>:</FONT> <STRONG>Bergerac</STRONG><STRONG></STRONG><STRONG></STRONG> 70 % Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc: </P> <P><STRONG> 1999-2000 </STRONG> Gold Medal CNCP /Bronze Medal CNCP </P> <P><STRONG> 2001  </STRONG> <STRONG>Silver Medal</STRONG> Concours Général Agricole, Paris. </P> <P><STRONG>2002-2003 Silver Medal</STRONG> Bordeaux, Londres IWC 2004 / Mâcon 2005 </P> <P><EM>Full sensation of summer berries, cherry, raspberry and black current, with a soft and long taste in mouth</EM><EM> .</EM><STRONG></STRONG><EM> </EM></P> <P>Annual Production 185.000 bottles<EM>.</EM></P> <P><EM><STRONG>Rosé</STRONG> :<STRONG></STRONG></EM><STRONG> Bergerac Rosé</STRONG><STRONG> 2004</STRONG> 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 50 % Merlot </P> <P>Bronze Medal Bergerac - Ť Best Rosé wine ť in Decanter </P> <P><EM>Rich aroma with a distinct touch of red berries, raspberry, wild strawberry and black current, fresh and elegant to taste.<STRONG></STRONG></EM><STRONG></STRONG><STRONG> </STRONG></P> <P><EM>Sweet White</EM> : <STRONG>Côtes de Montravel </STRONG><STRONG>2003    </STRONG>Semillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle, late crop :</P> <P>Selection Guide Hachette 2004 - Best sweet wine in Decanter  </P> <P><EM>To be consumed chilled, in the French manner, at the aperitif or dessert; delicious with white meat and white fishes, but may be equally appreciated when served with strong cheese, pâtés and foie gras ... A relish for any celebration</EM><STRONG></STRONG></P> <P> </P> <P><FONT color=#000080><STRONG>Château</STRONG> <STRONG>Dauzan La Vergne</STRONG></FONT> Ť  <EM>Matured in Oak Barrels ť, </EM></P> <P><STRONG>Red </STRONG>: <STRONG>Côtes de Bergerac  </STRONG>70 % Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon : </P> <P><STRONG>1996 </STRONG><STRONG></STRONG> <STRONG>Gold Medal</STRONG>  Mâcon.</P> <P><STRONG>1997-1998 </STRONG> <STRONG>Silver</STRONG> Medal at Mâcon - Guide Hachette 2001 </P> <P><STRONG>1999-2000 </STRONG>Gold Medal Paris, CGA 2002, Guide Hachette 2003 </P> <P><EM>Rich, fruity and full-bodied, can be compared to its famous neighbours of St Emilion. </EM></P> <P><EM><STRONG>Dry White</STRONG>:</EM><STRONG> Montravel</STRONG><STRONG> 1997-98-99-00-01 </STRONG>45 % Sauvignon, 45 % Semillon, 10 % Muscadelle</P> <P> Silver Medal Mâcon and CNCP</P> <P>Guide Hachette 2001- 2002, selection 4 stars Guide Gilbert et Gaillard 2001. </P> <P><EM>Great dry white wine, fruity and full of elegance, delicious as an aperitif or with a fish course, will perfectly come with goat or ewe cheese. </EM></P> <P> </P> <P><EM><STRONG>Rich Sweet</STRONG> :</EM><STRONG> Haut-Montravel</STRONG><STRONG> 1996-97-99</STRONG> fully botrytised Semillon, with Sauvignon and Muscadelle <EM>bt 50 cl</EM><EM>seduction</EM></P> <P><STRONG>Gold Medals</STRONG> Paris C.G.A., and Bergerac,  Guide Hachette. </P> <P><EM>Rich flavours of candied fruits as apricot, peach, pear and mandarin. </EM></P> <P>Can be consumed by itself or as a complement to a meal in the traditional French manner: melon, foies gras, blue cheese, chilled fresh fruits, etc...</P> <P> </P> <P><FONT color=#000080><STRONG>Terre de Pique-Sčgue -<EM> Anima Vitis</EM></STRONG> -</FONT></P> <P><EM>Red wine : </EM><STRONG>Montravel </STRONG><STRONG>2001  </STRONG>Merlot 90 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 10 % </P> <P><STRONG>'Coup de Coeur' </STRONG><STRONG>Guide Hachette 2004 , </STRONG><STRONG>Gold Medal, Paris 2004 </STRONG></P> <P>First vintageof the new appellation for great red wine.</P> <P><STRONG>                 Montravel </STRONG><STRONG>2002 : </STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>Gold Medal </STRONG>Paris 2005, <STRONG>Silver Medal </STRONG>Mâcon 2005. </P> <P><EM>Matured 16 month in Oak barrels, this 'grand cru' with a velvety texture, has full aromas of black berries such as blackcurrant, black cherry and bilberry</EM>. </P> </font> </P> </BODY>