Description

Château Samion 2016

Jean Claude & Jean-François Berrouet

Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux

100% merlot (2 hectares)

Tiny production, covering 2 has of old vines merlot, owned and produced by the Berrouet Family. Jean Claude has officially retired in 2007, after 44 years working as the oenologist for Jean Pierre Moueix. Therefore, he has vinified 44 vintages of the legendary Château Pétrus!! Nevertheless, he is consulting in various countries such as Spain, France, Argentina and China.

His son “Jeff” (Jean-François Berrouet) is responsible to conduct 2 properties :

• Vieux Château Saint André – Montagne Saint Emilion

• Château Samion – Lalande de Pomerol

In addition to this, his other son “Olivier”, he is now taking care of Château Pétrus.

Château Samion is difficult to obtain, as the production is so limited and age-worthy.

20 Months in Oak – 15% new.