Dulon

" We have recently visited the winery and we recommend these wines for their exceptional ratio price/quality !"

Eric Chevalier, IBN CEO

The DULON family has been wine-makers from father to son for more than 250 years; although there was one generation when a member of the family became a miller (the mill that still stands next to the house is proof of this). When Jean Dulon founded the property, there were only 42 acres; today Michel Dulon manages 455 acres.
	Mr. & Mrs. Dulon

Vignobles Dulon are located in the Entre Deux Mers region of the state of the Gironde, in the South West of France. Mr. and Mrs. Dulon are the owners of 3 vineyards, which are spreading over the villages of Soulignac, Targon and Langoiran. The exceptional orientation of these vineyards and the special terroirs provide perfect conditions to produce great wines. We produce quality AOC labeled wines: AOC Bordeaux Red, White, Rosé and Mellow, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur and AOC Premières Cotes de Bordeaux.

Château Du Vallier :

Situated in Langoiran, this property is the newest one bought in 2004. The 20 hectares are situated on the Garonne's upper hills, on a very famous Bordeaux Terroir. Indeed, a long time ago, the Garonne has deposed alluvial deposits and gravel on this soils (2 essential elements to make a quality wine).


	- Gold Medal Concours de Paris 2007 - Gold Medal Concours de Macon 2007 - Gold Medal Concours de Bordeaux 2007 - SILVER Medal Houston AND Bruxelles International Wine Competition 2008 - 2 STARS Guide HACHETTE des Vins 2008


	Grape-varieties : 60% Merlot, 30 % Cabernet sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc Other Comments : Samples of the grapes are taken and tasted in order to follow the grape evolution. Long traditional vatting time: the fermentation and maceration last 3 weeks. The wine is oak aged during twelve months and Estate bottled. A very lovely ruby color with dark reflections. The bouquet is delicately woody with notes of vanilla and grilled bread, ripe fruits and spicy hints of ginger and cinnamon. A generous, round and rich mouth with excellent balance.

Château Grand Jean :

Located in Soulignac,this estate is the oldest one. Nowaday, it represents 100 hectares regarding to the 120 which belong to vignobles DULON. On argilo-chalky soils, the vineyard has everything to succeed.

Price range 2.20€ to 4.60€ Ex-cellar

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- 85 points Wine Spectator in 2008:
- ranked TOP FIVE wine below $13 USA Retail

- GOLD Medal In Bordeaux National Contest 2008

- One Star in the Guide Hachette 2008

Grape-varieties :

60% Merlot, 35 % Cabernet sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Other Comments :

Malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for eight months. Chateau bottled. A lovely colour, ruby and crimson with dark reflections, a delicate woody taste with notes of grilled bread, and vanilla. A mouth full of black and red fruits.

	- SILVER MEDAL Bruxelles Concours Mondiales des Vins/ International Wine Contest 08 - BRONZE MEDAL DECANTER World Wine Awards 2008
	- SILVER MEDAL Concours des vins d’aquitaine


	Grape-varieties : 70 % Sauvignon Blanc 30% Sémillon Other Comments : Samples of the grape are taken and tasted in order to harvest them at optimum ripeness. Pressing with selection of must, cold stabilization, racking of the must to extract the finest aromas, fermentation at a lower temperature (18-20°), maturing on the lees during 3 months to obtain aromas and rounded taste, fining, filtering, blending and bottling. Brilliant colour, rich in fruit aromas like pear, grapefruit and exotic fruit. Mineral notes give this wine roundness and length. An elegant full-bodied wine.

	- Gold Medal Concours des Grand Vins de France Macon 06 - Bronze Medal Houston International Wine Competition 2008


	Grape-varieties : 60% Merlot, 35 % Cabernet sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc Other Comments : Samples of the grapes are taken and tasted in order to follow the grape evolution. Long traditional vatting time: the fermentation and maceration last 3 weeks. The wine is Estate bottled. The robe is deep with some nice ruby reflects. The nose is fruity and balanced with some chocolate notes. The tannic structure is very soft, and round. That provides you an easy drinking wine. You will find some cherry, blackberry and blueberry notes into that rewarded wine.

	- Silver MEDAL Concours des vins d’aquitaine 2005 - Silver Medal Macon 2007
	- One Star in the Guide Hachette 2005


	Grape-varieties : 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 % Merlot Other Comments : Malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for eight months. Chateau bottled. A lovely colour, ruby and crimson with dark reflections, a delicate woody taste with notes of grilled bread, and vanilla. A mouth full of black and red fruits. A lovely colour with dark reflections. The bouquet is delicately woody with ripe fruits, grilled bread notes and spicy hints, ginger, cinnamon.

	- Selected in the Guide Hachette


	Grape-varieties : 70 % sauvignon, 30 % Sémillon Other Comments : A first pressing is made to obtain a must of the best quality. A cold maceration for 3 days at a temperature between 6 and 8 °C, with a rough racking to remove the deposits. After a cold stabilisation of 3 days, alcohol fermentation takes place in thermo regulated tanks (average temperature of 17°C). Maturing on lees during several months in stainless steel tanks in order to extract and refine the aromas. With a clear and bright colour, this wine has an explosive and fruity nose, a typical character of the Sauvignon grape variety. Notes of exotic fruits (mango) and aromas of white flowers brings freshness and roundness.