Second Wine of Grand Cru

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The vineyard of a Château is listed in as many plots. Each plot has its own specificities depending on the grape variety, the age of the vines, the soil and subsoil, exposure, etc. In addition, in general these plots are vinified separately. Like the Master Blender in a distillery, the Cellar Master composes the Grand Vin of a château by blending the wines from each plot he has available in different proportions depending on each vintage. He thus composes the Grand Vin faithful to the Style of the Château.

The wines which do not enter into the composition of the Grand Vin (but which are of exceptional quality despite everything) are found in the composition of the Second Wine.

Pavillon Rouge of Château Margaux, Le Clos du Marquis of Château Léoville Las Cases are the first second wines marketed as such at the beginning of the 20th century. Opening a Second Wine is the opportunity to enter the world of Great Wines at a moderate price but with a certain pleasure. These wines should be drunk at a younger age and do not benefit from the aging potential of the Grands.

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