GREEN BORDEAUX BIG BOTTLES A SPECIAL PROMOTION
GREEN BORDEAUX IN 3-LITER
Support our Eco-Heroes! This October, our Bordeaux Big Bottles Restaurant Promotion will focus on all sustainable wines from many appellations. We’re targeting 60+ restaurants in Chicago to feature special 3-Liter bottles, a rare double-magnum size to showcase Bordeaux’s collective commitment to sustainability. The Bordeaux region is a proud leader in sustainable initiatives in winemaking; as of fall 2021, 75% of Bordeaux vineyards now hold environmental certifications, a new benchmark! Many of our wines come from HVE-3 certified estates and more still are in the process of converting to partially or fully organic operations. Here are some of the eco-certifications that Bordeaux wineries have worked hard to earn:
CELEBRATE GREEN BORDEAUX WINE… RARE, 3-LITER BIG BOTTLES! It’s easy to order. ●
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Review our product catalog – we have 20 wines from many appellations, all made with Green Bordeaux values. We’re offering a special 4-bottle price with thanks from all our participating wineries and importers. Connect with our consultant team to learn more about our wines and producers. Ready to order? Click here or on any page for order links. Any questions? Reach out at any time. And stay tuned for special invitations, training materials and promotional listings.
AVAILABLE TO ORDER Château Cheval Brun (Saint Émillion Grand Cru) Château Clarke (Listrac-Médoc) Chateau Corbin (Saint Emilion Grand Cru) Château de La Dauphine (Fronsac) Château de Parenchère (Bordeaux Supérieur) Château des Laurets (Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion) Château Fonbadet (Pauillac) Château Joanin Bécot (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) Château Puyanché (Francs Côtes de Bordeaux) Château Château Maison Neuve (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) Clos Sainte Anne (Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux)
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CHÂTEAU CLARKE 2012 Listrac-Médoc VARIETIES 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon TASTING NOTES A serious wine, thanks to a rich, concentrated and velvety tannic texture. Nose displays fresh blackcurrant and black cherry ariomas, and finishes with a beautiful acidity for balance and freshness. ECO/WINEMAKING 16 months oak aging (two-thirds new and one-third second fill). Certified HVE 3. ALCOHOL 13.5% IMPORTER Wilson Daniels PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU CORBIN 2015 Saint Emilion Grand Cru VARIETIES 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Balanced by rich black-fruit and deep tannins, this attractive and stylish wine shows the generous nature of the vintage. ECO/WINEMAKING Aged 16 to 19 months in 30% to 50% French new oak barrels, vats and glass wineglobe. Certified HVE 3 and SME. ALCOHOL 13.7% IMPORTER Fine Vines LLC PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU DE LA DAUPHINE 2019 Fronsac VARIETIES 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Expressive, complex nose with notes of black and red fruit. Aromas of liquorice, undergrowth and toasted notes with aeration. Smooth palate with silky tannins combining power and roundness. ECO/WINEMAKING Matured in small lot batches for 12 months. 30% new oak barrels. Certified HVE-3, Organic, Biodynamic, SME. ALCOHOL 15.0% IMPORTER Total Wine & More PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU DE PARENCHÈRE 2018 Bordeaux Supérieur VARIETIES 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Violet hues. Fresh nose shows intense black fruit. Hints of cedar mingle with the aroma of Morello cherries, sophisticated velvety tannins and notes of liquorice. ECO/WINEMAKING 14 months aged in 30% new, 30% second fill barrels, the rest in vats. Certified HVE 3. Currently in the second year of organic conversion. ALCOHOL 14.0% IMPORTER Wilson Daniels PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU JOANIN BÉCOT 2017 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
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VARIETIES 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Smooth and velvety with sultry aromas of dark chocolate and baked plums. An elegant style with dried herbs and balance in the long finish. ECO/WINEMAKING Fruit is vinified plot by plot. Aged in barrels 16 to 18 months (wine is run-off into barrels without using pumps). Certified SME. ALCOHOL 13.5% IMPORTER Total Wine & More PRICE $$$
CHÂTEAU FONBADET 2016 Pauillac VARIETIES 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and Malbec TASTING NOTES Expressive and elegant nose, distinct black fruit aromas, gingerbread and hints of vanilla, firm yet ripe tannins. ECO/WINEMAKING WE NEED INFO ABOUT WINEMAKING AND ECO COMMITMENT. Certified HVE. ALCOHOL 13.0% IMPORTER Fruit of the Vines, Inc. PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU PUYANCHÉ 2019 Francs Côtes de Bordeaux VARIETIES 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon TASTING NOTES Complex ripe fruits of peach and apple, strong spice notes. Baked-apple aromas show strongly in this ripe wine. ECO/WINEMAKING Aged in tanks for 18 months. NEED MORE ECO CONTENT. ALCOHOL 13.5% IMPORTER Fine Vines LLC PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU DES LAURETS 2016 Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion VARIETIES 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Violet hues, fresh nose expresses intense black fruit. Hints of cedar mingle with the aroma of Morello cherries, sophisticated velvety tannins and notes of liquorice ECO/WINEMAKING 14 months, 30% in new barrels, 30% in second fill barrels and the rest in vats. Certified HVE 3, second year of organic conversion. ALCOHOL 14.0% IMPORTER Wilson Daniels PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU MAISON NEUVE 2020 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux VARIETIES WE NEED VARIETIES TASTING NOTES WE NEED TASTING NOTES ECO/WINEMAKING WE NEED INFO ABOUT WINEMAKING AND ECO COMMITMENT ALCOHOL WE NEED ALCOHOL IMPORTER Vine Direct PRICE $$$
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CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BRUN 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru Bottle Shot
VARIETIES 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Dark garnet with aromas of black fruits leather, and tobacco. Fruit forward palate with ripe cherry flavors layered with smoke, tea, and leather. Smooth tannins, good acidity and a strong finish. ECO/WINEMAKING Sustainable cultivation, manual stripping, green harvesting. Vinification in temperature-controlled concrete vats and aged in barrels. Certified HVE 3, Kosher. ALCOHOL 14.5% IMPORTER COMPASS WINE PRICE $$$
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CLOS SAINTE ANNE 2018 Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux VARIETIES 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc TASTING NOTES Powerful aromatic intensity, mix of spices and ripened fruit. Full body, well balanced, nice complexity and beautiful tannins. ECO/WINEMAKING Vinification in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Certified HVE 3, Organic, Biodynamic, SME. ALCOHOL 13.5% IMPORTER Chelsea Ventures LLC PRICE $$$
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A TASTE OF GREEN BORDEAUX Join us in celebrating Green Bordeaux our first Big Bottles event in Chicago! Launching at the end of October, Bordeaux Big Bottles wines will be available by-the-glass in over 60 restaurants and bars throughout the Chicago area. Offered in rare 3-Liter bottles (double Magnums), this is the Biggest Bottle promotion to date from Bordeaux’s Eco-Hero winemakers.
CONTACT US Chicago Consultant: Jon McDaniel jon@secondcitysoil.com Marketing Support: Katie Keith Katie@gregoryvine.com
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