1. Château Latour
Château Latour is a winemaker with a history of almost 300 years, and its history of making wine began in 1718 [1]. At the end of the 17th century, Château Lafite belonged to Alexandre Ségur, but later belonged to different families[2]. It wasn't until 1993 that François Pinault, founder of the French luxury giant Kering, bought Château Latour[2][1]. Château Latour's wines are of such high quality that they are known as "bass" and "epic" [2]. If you're planning a trip to Château Latour, you can keep an eye out for information on tickets, opening hours, and more[3].
2. Château Lafite
Château Lafite is one of the most famous wineries in the Bordeaux region of France, with a long history and exceptional wine quality. At the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, Château Lafite experienced many challenges and changes, including phylloxera, downy mildew, the counterfeiting of top wines, the First World War, the economic crisis and the Second World War. Despite this, the winery managed to achieve great results during these difficult periods, such as the 1899, 1900 and 1926 and 1929 vintages, which were particularly good[1].
Château Lafite's wines are made with great care, usually in stainless steel fermentation tanks for 3 weeks and then in new oak barrels for 18-24 months. The winery's main wine is rich in tannins and can be stored for a long time. Among them, the Rothschild of Lafayburg must wait for at least 10 years or so for the true face to be revealed, with aromatic, fruity aromas and a lot of rich palate. A bottle of Rothschild from Lafaybourg in 1864 sold for more than 50,000 francs at auction in 1996 [2].
Historically, Château Lafite has undergone many family successions and transformations. The most famous event in the history of Château Lafite during the reign of the Siegel family was the death of the Marquis de Siege, when his second son Alexandre married the heiress of Château Latour, one of the five major châteaux, and this famous marriage led to the successful management of the two great estates of Bordeaux Lafite and Latour. However, Alexander Jr. had no children, and after his death, the estate was divided among four daughters, and Lafite and Latour gradually formed a situation in which different families managed and competed separately. Today, Château Lafite is run by the Rothschild family
3. Château Margaux
Château Margaux dates back to the 12th century, but its true prosperity was achieved after the Stoneac family took over in the 16th century [3]. Located on the left bank of the Galleon estuary in the Médoc, the estate developed steadily during the Middle Ages when the Bordeaux region became a British jurisdiction [2]. In the early 18th century, Thomas Jefferson, the American ambassador to France, ranked Margaux at the top of the four major Bordeaux châteaux [3]. However, after the French Revolution, the Bordeaux wine industry went into decline, and Château Margaux suffered from auctions. Later, Château Margaux changed hands several times, eventually being taken over by André Menzerou in 1977 [3]. Under his stewardship, the estate received a significant infusion of capital, and in 1982 the demand for Bordeaux wines increased dramatically on the international market [3]. Today, Château Margaux is one of the most famous wineries in the Bordeaux region
4. Chteau Mouton
Château Mouton is one of the most famous wineries in the Bordeaux region of France, with 82 hectares of vineyards, mainly planted with grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot [1]. The 2010 vintage of Château Mouton is a high-quality wine, made from 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, with a deep red and intense colour and a complex aroma with vanilla and toasted aromas[2]. The 2021 Château Mouton Red Wine is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, resulting in a deep, elegant and fragrant wine with attractive fruity aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, as well as iris, spices and cedar wood[3]. Château Mouton's wines have always been praised for their exceptional quality and unique style.
5. Hou Bowang Winery
Château Hauber is a famous winery in the Bordeaux region of France, known as the "King of Graff". The estate has 51 hectares of vineyards, of which 48 are red grapes, planted with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with an average age of 35 years, which are used to make the estate's red wines, including the main wine Chateau Haut-Brion and the second wine Le Clarence de Haut-Brion [1]. In addition, the estate has 3 hectares of white grapes, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, which are used to make the best white wine in Bordeaux, Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc [1].
The history of Château Hau Bo can be traced back to the 16th century, but the real "diplomatic career" began with the Phu Mei family. In 1749, Joseph de Foumet inherited the estate and began exporting wine to England and Sweden. He also built a French-style garden, and the ornate and elegant Baroque flower hall and garden have been preserved to this day[3].
Château Haurber has always been highly praised and sought after, and the Parker team has given it a total of 8 perfect marks [2]. Among them, the 2010 Grand Prix Chateau Haut-Brion is highly regarded [2].