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Château du Retout sits in Haut-Médoc, the heart of Bordeaux's Left Bank, where gravelly soils and the maritime influence of the Gironde estuary shape wines of structure and precision. The estate produces two distinct expressions. Le Retout Blanc blends Sauvignon Gris, Gros Manseng, Savagnin, and Mondeuse Blanche into a white of mineral complexity—an uncommon choice in a region dominated by reds. The red wines follow the Haut-Médoc tradition: the flagship Haut-Médoc and Esperance du Retout both center on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Petit Verdot adding tannin and age-worthiness. These are wines built for the cellar, marked by the dark fruit and architectural balance that define the appellation. Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator have all assessed the portfolio.
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