Ginestet

05 56 68 81 82 19, Avenue de Fontenille
33360 Carignan de Bordeaux,
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contact@ginestet.fr
www.maison-ginestet.com

This is one of the great Bordeaux wine houses operating both as a Chateau owner and as a negociant.It was founded by Fernand Ginestet in 1897 and up until the 1970's they owned the First Growth Chateau Margaux,In 1978 they became part of the Taillon Group.They are responsible for 15 million bottles a year and employ over 100 people.

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Ginestet Margaux (2004)

Winery:	Ginestet
Region:	France » Bordeaux » Margaux
Type:	Table Wines

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duncan 906

I bought this bottle of wine a while ago from a wine merchant in Sussex and I think I paid around £10 for it. Margaux is the largest AOC on the Medoc peninsular and the home of 21 cru classe in the famous 1855 classification. My bottle is not one of t...

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Merlot

The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
Malbec

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Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...
Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
Chardonnay

British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

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November 2015

Ginestet Tour de Mandelotte Medoc 2007

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Wine review by yarnanimal
September 2015

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July 2014

Ginestet Margaux 2004

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I bought this bottle of wine a while ago from a wine merchant in Sussex and I ... ... wine from the House of Ginestet. but I have been unable to find out much detail about it such as the cepagement though it is obviously a blend of merlot and one or both of the cabernets. I started the bottle last night with my supper of roast pork and I did ... Read More

Wine review by duncan 906
August 2011

Mont Moreau Cotes de Bergerac Moelleux 2010

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Wine review by martins2002
July 2011

Ginestet Red Bordeaux Blend Bordeaux Contrôlée 2008

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Apologies, this is not about the 08, but the 1999, yes that is correct, 1999 White Bordeaux. Even with the Semillon at the usual 50% with this bottling, I did not expect much. Cork was brittle, crumbling at the top although remain solid through the pull, wine end well intact. Color is definately gold as gold can be without being actual gold, ... Read More

Wine review by Lance G
October 2010

Chateau Ginestet Blanc NV

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No written review

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October 2010

Ginestet Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend Bordeaux Contrôlée Blanc de Ginestet 2005

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Wine review by Ramos 101
October 2010

Ginestet Tour de Mandelotte Medoc 2004

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, plum, , / round , / . Read More

Wine review by kth
February 2010

I have recently came across a bottle of "1973 Fort Medoc" but cannot find any information about it. Does anyone know anything about this wine? Thank you for any help that you can provide! Read More

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January 2008

Ginestet Bordeaux Mascaron 2001

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Vino con la cena en Andorra y, para mí es bastante bueno. Buen aroma y gusto. Read More

Wine review by ivankevin