Château Bibian, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Haut Médoc

Key characteristics:

Château Bibian, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Haut Médoc is a distinguished red wine from one of the oldest estates in Listrac-Médoc, meticulously crafted by the Meyre family, now in its sixth generation. This Cru Bourgeois Supérieur offers a testament to the unique terroir of the Haut-Médoc, benefiting from a vineyard that spans diverse soils and a majority of old vines, imparting the typical character of the appellation’s finest wines.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
• Appearance: Dense ruby color.
• Aroma: The nose is rich and aromatic with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry.
• Taste: This smoky wine has a fine density. The ripe tannic structure is rich, silky and ample with a long finish.
• Region: Hailing from the prestigious Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France, Château Bibian’s vineyards are situated on Pyrenean gravelly and clay-limestone soils in Listrac-Médoc. The region’s unique gravelly soils provide excellent drainage, contributing a distinctive minerality, while the temperate oceanic climate, moderated by the Gironde estuary, ensures a slow and complete maturation of the grapes, fostering complexity and aging potential.
• Pairing: Lamb, roasted meat and matured cheese.

Overall impression:

This is a beautifully structured Haut-Médoc, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruit density, elegant tannins, and a remarkable capacity for aging. It embodies the essence of classic Bordeaux, offering both immediate pleasure and significant potential for cellar development.

Extra notes:

• Château Bibian is guided by the expertise of renowned oenologist Michel Rolland’s laboratory.
• The wine undergoes a meticulous aging process of 12 months in oak barrels, with 40% new wood, and is produced from vines with an average age of 40 years. The estate is also certified sustainable HVE (High Environmental Value) and Vigneron Independant.