Chateau Berliquet

Berliquet is presently managed by Patrick Valette, whose family used to own Chateau Pavie. Among others, Jancis Robinson has lauded his efforts, particularly drawing attention to his “delicate touch” in wine making. The estate is a St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, one of fourty such illustrious estates across an already prestigious appellation.

The estate covers 9 hectares of clay-limestone and sandy soil. The cepage is about 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 70% of Berliquet is aged in new oak, and only 3,000 barrels (not cases!) are produced each year.