The Producer

.Château Lys de Maisonneuve sits in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux; the vineyards are planted on a limestone/clay plateau near the border of the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation, on soils similar to nearby prestige terroirs. The estate is managed by the Rospars family, who have stewarded the vineyards for four generations. They emphasise traditional viticulture and winemaking methods, notably vinifying the wines in cement tanks to preserve the purity of fruit and terroir expression. The typical blend leans heavily on Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc (and occasio...

.Château Lys de Maisonneuve sits in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux; the vineyards are planted on a limestone/clay plateau near the border of the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation, on soils similar to nearby prestige terroirs. The estate is managed by the Rospars family, who have stewarded the vineyards for four generations. They emphasise traditional viticulture and winemaking methods, notably vinifying the wines in cement tanks to preserve the purity of fruit and terroir expression. The typical blend leans heavily on Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc (and occasionally some Cabernet Sauvignon), yielding a wine that harmonises ripe dark-fruit character with Bordeaux stru In good vintages (for example, 2022), the wine shows generous dark berry and cherry flavours coupled with freshness, spice, and a full-bodied yet balanced profile, often finishing with length and complexity, which suggests both immediate drinkability and medium-term ageing potential. For wine lovers seeking quality Bordeaux without the high price tag of top-tier Saint-Émilion properties, Château Lys de Maisonneuve offers an excellent value-for-money option. This dependable, pleasantly expressive Right-Bank wine can suit both casual drinking and cellaring ambitions.

The Region

Bordeaux