L'Hetre 2017 (750ML)

Exceptional Value from Le Pin’s Jacques Thienpont!

+ One the world’s most-celebrated winemakers
+ Unique terroir situated at Bordeaux’s highest point
+ Organic farming
+ Fantastic price
= No-brainer! 

It is well known that gifted winemaker and original “garagiste” Jacques Thienpont has a knack for sourcing unique and exceptional properties. His latest acquisition reaches beyond the ultra-premium micro-cuvées he is known for with Château Le Pin in Pomerol and Château L’If in Saint Emilion. Château L'Hetre matches exceptional quality with value, and naturally, a unique microclimate within the Castillon appellation. 

At 100 m on the Saint Philippe d’Aiguilhe plateau, the property is situated at the highest point in Bordeaux. Produced from 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the clay and chalk subsoil is perfectly suited to the organically-farmed vines.

Formerly named Goubau, Thienpont acquired the estate before the 2015 Goubau was vinified. The estate was renamed Château l’Hêtre (Beech tree) with the 2016 vintage, continuing the theme of Thienpont’s properties being named after trees. Here is an exciting opportunity to to experience his first vintage with complete control of the property, a wine that is all but certain to go up in value in vintages to come as demonstrated by Thienpont’s l’If, which has more than tripled in price since the first release in 2012.