MÉDOC

CHÂTEAU TOUR PRIGNAC MÉDOC Château Tour Prignac is the northernmost property in the Castel Estates and Vineyards Bordeaux portfolio.

CHÂTEAU TOUR PRIGNAC MÉDOC PROUD TO BE TRADITIONAL This is the Médoc’s largest contiguous vineyard, measuring 147 hectares, and is Castel Estates and Vineyards’ northernmost property Cabernet Sauvignon, a traditional varietal of the northern Médoc, still dominates, bucking the trend for Merlot-only production A Cru Bourgeois, available across the globe and recognised for giving excellent value for money A well-defined range of wines based on plot selection. Includes the prestigious Tour Prignac Grande Réserve

CHÂTEAU TOUR PRIGNAC MÉDOC HISTORY Acquired by the Castel family in 1973. The château is an erstwhile ‘maison forte’ (fortress residence) dating back to the 17th century. It features two towers and its own dovecote. The name Tour Prignac refers to these two towers, and the fact that the property is located in the village of Prignac-en-Médoc.

CHÂTEAU TOUR PRIGNAC MÉDOC VINEYARDS Area: the property boasts some 300 hectares, 144 of which are under vine in a contiguous vineyard area. Planting density: 7,200 vines per hectare Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot Soils: Chalky clay Vineyard management techniques: depend on the character of the soil. Accreditation: Terra Vitis accredited since 2012

CHÂTEAU TOUR PRIGNAC MÉDOC PEOPLE Winemaking Consultant ALAIN RAYNAUD Alain Raynaud is a former president of the UGCB and founder of the Grand Cercle. He owns properties in Pomerol et Saint-Emilion, and his skills are highly sought after throughout the world. YANNICK GAY Director Yannick Gay earned his stripes at Château d’Arcins, and has held the post of Director at Château Tour Prignac since1979.

TOUR PRIGNAC GRANDE RESERVE MÉDOC BEST RATINGS 2011 2012 2014 Silver Medal Concours Decanter Gold Medal Concours de Blaye-Bourg 16 16 91

TOUR PRIGNAC GRANDE RESERVE MÉDOC VINTAGE 2014 TO SERVE CLIMATE The year was divided into two very distinct ‘seasons’: the growing season which got off to a dank, cold start, and the hot, sunny weather that followed at the end of summer and beginning of autumn. These sharply contrasting conditions have shaped the character of 2014’s wines. Cool temperatures inhibited shoot growth; growth was particularly slow in April and May as both months were cold and damp. As the weather warmed up the vines began to grow more rapidly, notably from June 10th onwards. June remained warm and sunny. Temperatures fell again in July, and growth slowed once more. There was little rainfall as grapes ripened. September and October weather was exceptionally dry and sunny, and unlike the right bank, the left bank was spared September’s 50mm rainstorm. HARVEST DATES Merlots: 2nd – 4th October Cabernet-Sauvignons: 14th – 15th October BLEND Cabernet-Sauvignon: 60 % Merlot: 40% OUR EXPERT SAY « This vintage has been produced from grapes grown on the property’s most outstanding plots, giving greater depth and structure to Tour Prignac Grande Réserve. This is a powerful, elegant wine, an excellent expression of the two varietals from which it is blended. It is already being hailed as one of the appellation’s great success stories. » 16 - 17°C 9 -15 years 13,5% vol 1 hour TASTING NOTES The deep red colour speaks volumes about the quality of this wine. A powerful, dense nose with aromas of black fruit, liqueur cherries and fresh, high quality wood. This is carried through to the palate, with an additional touch of smoothness. The fine, elegant tannic structure supports superbly intense flavours of Havana cigars and chocolate. The finish has remarkable length. Alain Raynaud Winemaking Consultant Yannick Gay Director

TOUR PRIGNAC GRANDE RESERVE MÉDOC VINTAGE 2014 NOTES 91 « Cette sélection assez drastique de la propriété est une belle réussite avec la tension du millésime, la maturité vive et profonde des cabernets (70% de la cuvée), la tenue brillante de la charpente tannique, la profondeur et l’intensité. Beau vin puissant et assez fin mais enveloppant. » 16 « This estate’s rather rigorous selection process is a great success – this wine has all the tautness of this vintage, a lively, deep ripeness from the Cabernets (70% of the blend), a good, solid tannic structure, depth and intensity. A lovely, powerful wine – elegant and smooth.» 90 « The big black-fruit nose, plenty of dry tannin and fresh acidity make a bold statement, but there’s also quite good harmony, and the finish keeps delivering the same message. Give it a couple of years. Well done.»