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A small, 9-hectare property with a view of the Garonne and the nearby port of Macau, Château Barreyre actually lies within the Haut Médoc. It is in fact quite close to the border of the Margaux appellation. Yet, due to its proximity to the river and higher clay content in the soil, Château Barreyre is entitled only to the appellation Bordeaux Supérieur – a boon to savvy consumers looking for bona fide Bordeaux at an affordable price. Nicolas Barreyre is the “second wine” of Ch. Barreyre, made from a selection of more fruit-forward cuvées, generally from younger vines. These cuvées are blended to make a wine for immediate enjoyment that still reflects the essential character of the property. At the same time, the production of a second wine allows for more concentration and complexity in the main wine or “grand vin,” Chateau Barreyre. The result is a serious Chateau Barreyre of great character and a delicious Nicolas Barreyre as a high-quality, easy-going Bordeaux for casual drinking.
A small, 9-hectare property with a view of the Garonne and the nearby port of Macau, Château Barreyre actually lies within the Haut Médoc. It is in fact quite close to the border of the Margaux appellation. Yet, due to its proximity to the river and higher clay content in the soil, Château Barreyre is entitled only to the appellation Bordeaux Supérieur – a boon to savvy consumers looking for bona fide Bordeaux at an affordable price. Nicolas Barreyre is the “second wine” of Ch. Barreyre, made from a selection of more fruit-forward cuvées, generally from younger vines. These cuvées are blended to make a wine for immediate enjoyment that still reflects the essential character of the property. At the same time, the production of a second wine allows for more concentration and complexity in the main wine or “grand vin,” Chateau Barreyre. The result is a serious Chateau Barreyre of great character and a delicious Nicolas Barreyre as a high-quality, easy-going Bordeaux for casual drinking.