Tirecul la Gravière
Monbazillac | France
It was in the winter of 1992 that Claudie and
Bruno Bilancini (a designer and oenologist couple by trade) had the
extraordinary luck of being able to lease one of the top sites in
Monbazillac, the Cru de Tirecul (one of the ancient premier cru
sites in the AOC.) Even though the vineyard and small cave were in
disrepair, they cared for it as if it were their own, and in 1997,
realized their dream of owning the property. Now, Tirecul la
Gravière is recognized as the top property of the AOC. The fame of
Tirecul la Gravière has spread far and wide over the last
several years. Most notably, Robert Parker has awarded the property
two 100 point scores and compared it with Sauterne’s Chateau
d’Yquem. With good acidity and a solid backbone, these wines can
last for decades under optimal storage conditions, a rarity for
wines from this area of Southwest France. These wines are magical,
defining examples of the best that Monbazillac can offer and more.
office (206)
332-1995