par Pascale Peyronie

“We make powerful, balanced, rounded wines; we retain the characteristics of the Pauillac appellation with the addition of soft, smooth notes.” Pascale Peyronie

“We make powerful, balanced, rounded wines; we retain the characteristics of the Pauillac appellation with the addition of soft, smooth notes.” Pascale Peyronie



Bordeaux Médoc (AOC) Haut-Médoc Pauillac

Pauillac (POY-yok) is an area within the Haut-Médoc, located in the north, on the western banks of the Gironde River. Home to more “First Growth” Chateaux (3) than any other commune in Bordeaux. Less than 1% of Bordeaux wines (about 550K cases) come from Pauillac. Composed of only 9 square miles of vineyards in the Haut-Médoc, Pauillac is home to 18 Grands Crus Classés (classification of 1855) including three of Bordeaux's five first-growth wines: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild.



Bordeaux Médoc (AOC) Haut-Médoc Pauillac

Pauillac (POY-yok) is an area within the Haut-Médoc, located in the north, on the western banks of the Gironde River. Home to more “First Growth” Chateaux (3) than any other commune in Bordeaux. Less than 1% of Bordeaux wines (about 550K cases) come from Pauillac. Composed of only 9 square miles of vineyards in the Haut-Médoc, Pauillac is home to 18 Grands Crus Classés (classification of 1855) including three of Bordeaux's five first-growth wines: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild.

 par Pascale Peyronie The Peyronie Family 1700s: 1789: 1855:

1900s:

Peyronie family has winegrowing roots on Pauillac terroir

HISTORY - Château Fonbadet •

The estate was originally planted in 1789 as part of the Château Latour “Domaine”

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The Peyronie Family purchased 50 acres from Classified Growths in the heart of Pauillac in the 1920s - 1940’s and has cared for the estate for four generations

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A “Forgotten First Growth” - During the 1855 Classification, the estate was owned by Château Latour and did not receive a separate classification

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These exceptional vineyards produce “Classified Quality” fruit with a much lower price tag!

Archives mention a vineyard in Fonbadet 1855 Classification, the estate was owned by Château Latour but gave up classification with the sale in the 1900s Robert Peyronie was the manager of Château Lafite-Rothchild and wife, Jany, held the same position at Château Mouton-Rothchild

1920s - 1930s:

Robert and son Pierre began purchasing vineyards in Pauillac as surrounding “classified estates” struggled to stay afloat. Best vintages were marked “Fonbadet”

1963:

Pierre Peyronie vinified his first vintage of Fonbadet

1971:

Pierre bought Château Pauillac along with its little brother, Château Haut-Pauillac

2000s:

2002 - Pascale Peyronie inherited her father’s estate 2007 - Pascale recognized as the only female winemaker in Pauillac

Château Fonbadet

Robert Peyronie

 par Pascale Peyronie The Peyronie Family 1700s: 1789: 1855:

1900s:

Peyronie family has winegrowing roots on Pauillac terroir

HISTORY - Château Fonbadet •

The estate was originally planted in 1789 as part of the Château Latour “Domaine”

•

The Peyronie Family purchased 50 acres from Classified Growths in the heart of Pauillac in the 1920s - 1940’s and has cared for the estate for four generations

•

A “Forgotten First Growth” - During the 1855 Classification, the estate was owned by Château Latour and did not receive a separate classification

•

These exceptional vineyards produce “Classified Quality” fruit with a much lower price tag!

Archives mention a vineyard in Fonbadet 1855 Classification, the estate was owned by Château Latour but gave up classification with the sale in the 1900s Robert Peyronie was the manager of Château Lafite-Rothchild and wife, Jany, held the same position at Château Mouton-Rothchild

1920s - 1930s:

Robert and son Pierre began purchasing vineyards in Pauillac as surrounding “classified estates” struggled to stay afloat. Best vintages were marked “Fonbadet”

1963:

Pierre Peyronie vinified his first vintage of Fonbadet

1971:

Pierre bought Château Pauillac along with its little brother, Château Haut-Pauillac

2000s:

2002 - Pascale Peyronie inherited her father’s estate 2007 - Pascale recognized as the only female winemaker in Pauillac

Château Fonbadet

Robert Peyronie

      

Pascale Peyronie, Proprietor Pascale Peyronie inherited the estate in 2002 after working alongside her father for 20 years. An attorney by trade, she is one of the few female winemakers in Pauillac. Pascale Peyronie inherited the estate in 2002 after working alongside her father for 20 years. An attorney by trade, she is one of the few female winemakers in Pauillac.

“Breaking the glass ceiling in Bordeaux” CHRON.com 2.2.2007

“Wine is above all a moment of sharing, of conviviality, and encounters.”

      

Pascale Peyronie, Proprietor Pascale Peyronie inherited the estate in 2002 after working alongside her father for 20 years. An attorney by trade, she is one of the few female winemakers in Pauillac. Pascale Peyronie inherited the estate in 2002 after working alongside her father for 20 years. An attorney by trade, she is one of the few female winemakers in Pauillac.

“Breaking the glass ceiling in Bordeaux” CHRON.com 2.2.2007

“Wine is above all a moment of sharing, of conviviality, and encounters.”

 par Pascale Peyronie

VISIONARY FAMILY WINEGROWERS REVEAL THE EXPRESSION OF TERROIR FOR FOUR GENERATIONS

 par Pascale Peyronie

VISIONARY FAMILY WINEGROWERS REVEAL THE EXPRESSION OF TERROIR FOR FOUR GENERATIONS

 par Pascale Peyronie Heralded as an early vintage, 2020 was considered an excellent vintage in the Médoc and ranked between 91-94pts according the Wine Spectator. Michel Rolland, Consultant Enologist A Bordeaux-based oenologist with clients across 13 countries, influencing wine style around the world. His signature style is fruit-heavy and oak-influenced, a preference shared by influential critic, Robert Parker.

The vines are intertwined with Mouton Rothchild vines. In the past, there have been years when Mouton Rothchild picked Domaines Peyronie’s grapes by accident!

Julien Viaud, Consultant Enologist His career started as General Manager for a vineyard located on the foothills of Corbieres, in the South of France. Julien had the opportunity to come to Bordeaux 16 years ago, to work with the talented winemaker, Michel Rolland.

 par Pascale Peyronie Heralded as an early vintage, 2020 was considered an excellent vintage in the Médoc and ranked between 91-94pts according the Wine Spectator. Michel Rolland, Consultant Enologist A Bordeaux-based oenologist with clients across 13 countries, influencing wine style around the world. His signature style is fruit-heavy and oak-influenced, a preference shared by influential critic, Robert Parker.

The vines are intertwined with Mouton Rothchild vines. In the past, there have been years when Mouton Rothchild picked Domaines Peyronie’s grapes by accident!

Julien Viaud, Consultant Enologist His career started as General Manager for a vineyard located on the foothills of Corbieres, in the South of France. Julien had the opportunity to come to Bordeaux 16 years ago, to work with the talented winemaker, Michel Rolland.

 par Pascale Peyronie KEY POINTS OF DIFFERENCE: •

Special blend hand-crafted for C. Mondavi & Family

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One specific barrel from one specific vineyard

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Vineyard is interwoven within Mouton Rothchild’s vines

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1.5 hectares in the center of Pauillac

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Pascale Peyronie, proprietor, is the fourth generation owner of the estate

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Blend vinified in the barrels

 par Pascale Peyronie KEY POINTS OF DIFFERENCE: •

Special blend hand-crafted for C. Mondavi & Family

•

One specific barrel from one specific vineyard

•

Vineyard is interwoven within Mouton Rothchild’s vines

•

1.5 hectares in the center of Pauillac

•

Pascale Peyronie, proprietor, is the fourth generation owner of the estate

•

Blend vinified in the barrels

 par Pascale Peyronie

THE WINE’S JOURNEY TO THE U.S.A. •

C. Mondavi & Family leadership team was touring France in search of undiscovered gems to add to their portfolio when they met Pascale in 2022 and discovered these unique cepages

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They purchased one (1) barrel of this unique wine and bottled it under the label “Pauillac Par Pascale Peyronie” to honor the vision of their current matriarch, Pascale

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Now stateside, C. Mondavi & Family is showcasing the incredible quality of these “Forgotten First Growths”, wines that simply can’t be found at this price point

INTERESTING FACT:

First growth chateaus were classified in 1855; any château established after does not qualify – even if they purchased vines from the first growth chateau or next to it.

 par Pascale Peyronie

THE WINE’S JOURNEY TO THE U.S.A. •

C. Mondavi & Family leadership team was touring France in search of undiscovered gems to add to their portfolio when they met Pascale in 2022 and discovered these unique cepages

•

They purchased one (1) barrel of this unique wine and bottled it under the label “Pauillac Par Pascale Peyronie” to honor the vision of their current matriarch, Pascale

•

Now stateside, C. Mondavi & Family is showcasing the incredible quality of these “Forgotten First Growths”, wines that simply can’t be found at this price point

INTERESTING FACT:

First growth chateaus were classified in 1855; any château established after does not qualify – even if they purchased vines from the first growth chateau or next to it.

 par Pascale Peyronie

PAUILLAC PAR PASCALE PEYRONIE VINEYARDS 13ha – The first vineyard in the northernmost point of Pauillac is surrounded by Château Mouton Rothschild 1st growth

RED = = 32.5 acres (13 Hectares) of Domaines Peyronie Vineyard holdings

 par Pascale Peyronie

PAUILLAC PAR PASCALE PEYRONIE VINEYARDS 13ha – The first vineyard in the northernmost point of Pauillac is surrounded by Château Mouton Rothschild 1st growth

RED = = 32.5 acres (13 Hectares) of Domaines Peyronie Vineyard holdings

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