"This is a Chateau Pavie-imposter. That's a bold claim, but not an outlandish one. Catherine Cohen trained at Petrus and was made winemaker of La Fleur Petrus because of her skill. Priced under $60 (yet worth $120) this wine left all of us in awe. I can't remember the last time I smelled such a captivating bouquet..." -James Tran
Dear Artisans,

The meticulous hand-made wines of Catherine Cohen are truly unlike any other in Bordeaux, yet have flown under the radar for the past two decades.

In 1995, Catherine Cohen underwent training at Chateau Petrus, making wine under the wing of legendary winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet, who masterfully produced 44 vintages of Petrus in total.

Recognizing her exceptional skills, Berrouet appointed Catherine as the winemaker at the renowned La Fleur Petrus, where she crafted magnificent vintages until 2001.

In 2006, on Berrouet's personal recommendation, Catherine and her husband Phillippe acquired a tiny 4.8-hectare estate. Most of its vines were planted in the 1950s, along with an impressive single vineyard averaging 90 years of age.

The husband and wife duo has since made unbelievably great wine yet kept it low-key. Yes, she's pretty bad ass, and just wait till you experience her wine:
The work here is 100% organic, thus no chemicals used in the vineyards or the winery. Yields are very low, and instead sulfuring, the Cohens use a grape seed derivative to stabilize the wines, a technique learned from Guillaume Selosse when he staged in their cellars.

Perhaps even more impressive, the Cohens ferment their red wines in individual 225L barriques — a costly and arduous process.

The result is a gloriously perfumed and silky Chateau Pavie-imposter that's drinkable now-2035 and sells for a song. You should move fast, because we may very well keep our entire 36-bottle allocation all to ourselves...

All my best,
-James Tran
2019 Chateau Vieux Taillefer
"Pavillon de Taillefer" St-Emilion Grand Cru

Artisan Wine Notes:
"Priced under $60 (yet worth $120) this wine left all of us in awe. I can't remember the last time I smelled such a captivating bouquet—one that transports you to a field enveloped in violets and lavender. Delicate aromas of cassis, crushed blackberries, menthol, mossy tree bark, crushed rocks, and anise seem to waft endlessly from the glass.

Created from half-century-old vines, the wines burst across your palate with layers of raspberry puree and creamed plum flavors infused with rooibos tea and alder accents. The purity of each flavor is simply astonishing. There's a Pomerol-like silkiness, yet has a firm core of calcareous minerality that is quintessentially Saint-Emilion.

The finish is invigorating, dotted with tantalizing minerality, and lasts for over a minute.

This Estate is an undeniable force, yet remains undiscovered and underappreciated. This is one journey you don’t want to miss." -James Tran (8/2)
  • Production: 2,000 cases
  • 14.5% ABV
  • 100% Merlot
  • Aged 24 months in Troncais French oak
  • Lowest Price in USA
  • 36 bottles available
Our Sale:

  • $59.97 btl (1-5)
  • $54.97 btl (6-11)
  • $49.97 btl (12+)
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