Le Petit Leon Bordeaux 2022 vs Paxton The Pollinator Shiraz No Added Preservatives 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Le Petit Leon Bordeaux 2022 currently starts £0.04 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.95 | £15.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Chateau Cap Leon Veyrin | Paxton |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Shiraz |
| Region | Bordeaux | McLaren Vale |
| Country | France | Australia |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Le Petit Leon Bordeaux 2022
' The Meyre family, true Medoc winegrowers, have succeeded in maintaining the family estate over six generations. Pioneers of wine tourism, they were among the very first to open their doors to visitors. Julien and Nathalie are now at the helm, each bringing their own experience and their new dynamic approach. The family naturally continues to work together, choosing integrated agricultural practices that reflect their high environmental values. The ‘Vignobles Meyre’, a family company located in the heart of the Médoc, near Bordeaux, is made up of three châteaux - Chateau Cap Leon Veyrin, Chateau Julien and Chateau Bibian. When selling their wines, you can be sure of top quality products from world-renowned appellations. For six generations now, the family has striven to produce excellent wines, ensuring the satisfaction of even the most demanding connoisseurs. Quality is guaranteed by the alliance of modern production techniques with centuries of experience in their vineyards. Château Cap Léon Veyrin has been family-owned since 1810 when the Château Cap Léon and the Veyrin estates were joined. The word ‘Cap’ originally meant ‘head’. The vineyard of Cap Veyrin actually sits on the higher land of Listrac Médoc, and thus boasts ideal natural drainage and sun exposure. '
Paxton The Pollinator Shiraz No Added Preservatives 2021
The Pollinator Shiraz is a vibrant, fresh, and unoaked expression from McLaren Vale. Bursting with plum and red berry aromas, it delivers a lively and balanced palate with integrated tannins and a clean, refreshing finish. Made entirely organic with no added preservatives, this Shiraz is a pure, natural expression of its vineyard. Why You'll Love It This is natural winemaking at its finest. Made entirely organic with no added preservatives, The Pollinator showcases the biodiversity and organic practices of the Thomas Block vineyard. Hand-harvested and gently hand-plunged for 14 days in open-top fermenters, the wine is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant, unoaked character. Winemaker Ashleigh Seymour employs biodynamic and organic viticulture on deep alluvial soils to create a wine that's fresh, pure, and full of life—a true expression of McLaren Vale terroir. Meet the Producer Winemaker Ashleigh Seymour crafts The Pollinator to highlight the biodiversity and organic practices of the Thomas Block vineyard. Situated on deep alluvial soils at the base of McLaren Vale, the estate employs biodynamic and organic viticulture to produce wines that reflect their unique terroir with elegance and vibrancy. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and tipped into open-top fermenters. Gentle hand plunging for 14 days extracts the vibrant flavours and colour from the fruit. After primary fermentation, the wine is pressed into stainless steel tanks for secondary fermentation, retaining freshness and purity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes brief ageing in stainless steel, including malolactic fermentation, to enhance texture while preserving fruit intensity. The wine is bottled early to maintain its lively, unoaked character. Tasting Notes Bright ruby in colour, the wine displays aromas of plum, red berries, and subtle floral notes. The palate is vibrant, fresh, and medium-bodied, with integrated tannins and a clean, ene
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