Château les Grandes Murailles 2013

Why We Love It

Made on a small, 1.5 acre plot in the heart of Saint-Émilion, Château les Grandes Murailles was a boutique producer with a rich history. In 2021, it was annexed by Clos Fourtet, effectively ending this label. We’re happy to have found a few bottles from the 2013 vintage, offering a chance to open and toast to the literal and figurative fruits of a now bygone Château.

‘Les Grandes Murailles’ refers to the large wall at the edge of the vineyard, which is the last remnant of a 12th-century Dominican monastery. Destroyed in the Hundred Years' War, it serves as a visual reminder of the immense history of the area and the grapes that are grown there. 

Details

Capsule Status: Intact

Label Quality: Excellent

Ullage: In the neck

Important Notes on Cabinet Wines

Many of the wines we sell in the Cabinet are from old vintages. Ageing can have truly wonderful effects on wine. Those effects are influenced by a range of factors, both within and outside the bottle, meaning two bottles from the same vintage may have different profiles. If you are new to older wines—and if so, welcome!—please keep in mind that you may encounter a range of flavours and aromas not found in younger wines.