Château les Grandes Murailles is located just outside the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, at the foot of the famous Grande Muraille, the last vestige of the former "great wall" of the Couvent des Dominicains dating from the 14th century. Les Grandes Murailles was included as a cru classé in the Saint-Emilion classification.

An ancestor of the Reiffers family made a name for himself in the army of Louis the 14th, and two properties, Côte de Baleau and Les Grandes Murailles, were given to him by the monarchy in recognition of his military expoits. Sophie Fourcade has perpetuated the work of her ancestors for the past ten years.

Château Les Grandes Murailles has 2 hectares of vines on a clay-limestone plateau. Grape varieties consist of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 30 years.

In the Bottle

The wine is fairly traditional and full-boded with hints of black fruit and elegant tannin. It has great aging potential.

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Chateau les Grandes Murailles