Winner gold medal Saint-Estèphe Wine
Saint-Estèphe, France | Partnership Exclusive | Gold Medal
Every once in a while, a wine comes along that reminds us what patience—and place—can do.
The Marquis de Saint-Estèphe Château Léo de Prades isn’t a glossy name from a luxury auction catalog. It’s a bottle with soil under its nails, born from Bordeaux’s northernmost Médoc appellation, Saint-Estèphe—a land of gravel and clay, wild Atlantic winds, and vines that have seen nearly seven decades of harvests.
This is real Bordeaux. Grown just across a stream from Lafite-Rothschild (yes, that Lafite), these vines share the same legendary terroir where gravel meets clay and tradition meets tenacity.
The 2016 vintage, aged a full 24 months in oak, has finally hit its stride. It opens with deep notes of blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, and clove, finishing with a subtle whisper of toasted coffee beans. Beneath it all, you can taste time itself—the slow rhythm of seasons, the patience of growers who still harvest by hand.
Awarded Gold and Silver Medals, this wine was never destined for supermarket shelves. It’s available only through our partnership, and we’ve managed to bring in one final limited parcel.
For those who appreciate wines with story, texture, and quiet power—this is one to remember.
Drink now through 2026. Decant before serving and let it unfold.
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Quick Facts
- Region: AOC Saint-Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
- Varietals: Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet Franc 5%
- Average Vine Age: 70 years
- Aging: 24 months in oak
- Farming: Sustainable
- Cellar Potential: Up to 10 years
There’s a saying among winemakers: “Great wine doesn’t shout. It speaks softly—and stays with you.”
This one does exactly that.
— The Bonner Private Wine Partnership Team
