Carl Wine is based in Bordeaux in France. We sell quality wines worldwide
- Through national wineimporters, wholesalers, specialised wine shops,
hotels and restaurants. Apart from the very important Scandinavian market we
also sell wine to rest of Europe, Asia and North America.
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History
CARL WINE is part of the CARL WINE Group. A company which is 100% independent and a family owned. The group was founded in 1973 by Erling Carl and currently under the management and ownership of his two sons, Michael and Gert Carl. During its more than 35 years of existence the company has developed from a one-man company to a business group with wine production in Bordeaux and Romania. CARL WINE International was founded in 1989 and received negociant status at the very beginning. Our offices are located at Château de Seguin just outside Bordeaux, and we market and sell the wines from Château de Seguin around the world along with a broad range of classified growths - all from the Bordeaux region.
Bordeaux
Welcome to Bordeaux. The Bordeaux region is the largest producer of quality wines in the world. The city is located at the Garonne River which leads to the Gironde River, by which you will be taken to the the Atlantic Ocean. Bordeaux is famous for its red wines produced at historical estates in the various appellations. The region presents an impressive and interesting history, and it is a complex and challenging region for all wine lovers.
The Region
If wine enthusiasts were asked to mention their capitol, it would be Bordeaux. The region has produced more highly estimated wines than any other wine region in the world, and they still do it. There are probably numerous reasons for the success of Bordeaux, but one of them could be its closeness to the Atlantic Ocean and the UK market. Another interesting factor is the 1855-classification, which has made it easy for the consumers around the world to position the best wines of the region.
Bordeaux city itself is an old city, and visitors will most likely notice the impressive building, which indicates a former aristocracy. However, it is also an active city with many other businesses than just wine. Approximately 10.000 hectares of vines are planted in Bordeaux. They are growing in the 54 appellations, and split between more than 13.000 producers
The wine production of Bordeaux is divided into two parts; the right and the left bank. The Right Bank includes the two well-known appellations of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, and here the wines are produced mainly on the Merlot grape. On the left bank you find the Médoc peninsula with famous appellations such as Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe etc. Here the dominant grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon. Other renowned appelations are the white wine districts Graves with Pessac-Léognan and the world’s best region for production of sweet wines, Sauternes. All the districts we have mentioned are the ones, which are always mentionen when you talk about Bordeaux. But in fact, they do not produce the largest volumes. The regions of Entre-Deux-Mers and Les Côtes with smaller, yet very reliable appellation, offers large volumes of wine - and it is value-for-money wines. These wines are called Bordeaux AC and Bordeaux Supérieur. This was just a very brief description of the Bordeaux region - come and see for yourself.
The Médoc Classifications
In 1855, 61 châteaux in Médoc were classified based on the prices and the state of the vineyards. They were divided into five quality groups or 'grand crus'. Since then only one change has been made. It was in 1973 when Château Mouton-Rothschild was placed in the 1. cru group. The list below shows the wines of each cru.
1. Cru
Château Lafite-Rothschild (Pauillac)
Château Latour (Pauillac)
Château Margaux (Margaux)
Château Haut-Brion Pessac (Graves)
Château Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac)
2. Cru
Château Rausan-Ségla (Margaux)
Château Rauzan-Gassies (Margaux)
Château Léoville-Las Cases (Saint-Julien)
Château Léoville-Poyferré (Saint-Julien)
Château Léoville-Barton (Saint-Julien)
Château Durfort-Vivens (Margaux)
Château Lascombes (Margaux)
Château Gruaud-Larose (Saint-Julien)
Château Brane-Cantenac Cantenac (Margaux)
Château Pichon-Longueville (Pauillac)
(the former Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron)
Château Pichon-Longueville-Comtesse (Pauillac)
(the former Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande)
3. Cru
Château Kirwan (Margaux), Château Giscours (Margaux)
Château d'Issan Cantenac (Margaux), Château Lagrange (Saint-Julien)
Château Langoa-Barton (Saint-Julien), Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry (Margaux)
Château Cantenac-Brown (Margaux), Château Palmer (Margaux)
Château La Lagune (Haut-Médoc), Château Desmirail (Margaux)
Château Calon-Ségur (Saint-Estèphe), Château Ferrière (Margaux)
Château d'Alesme (Margaux), (the former Château Marquis d'Alesme-Becker)
Château Boyd-Cantenac
4. Cru
Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien)
Château Branaire-Ducru (Saint-Julien)
Château Talbot (Saint-Julien)
Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild (Pauillac)
Château Pouget (Margaux)
Château La Tour-Carnet (Haut Médoc)
Château Lafon-Rochet (Saint-Estèphe)
Château Beychevelle (Saint-Julien)
Château Prieuré-Lichine Cantenac (Margaux)
Château Marquis-de-Terme (Margaux)
5. Cru
Château Pontet-Canet (Pauillac)
Château Batailley (Pauillac), Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (Pauillac)
Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse (Pauillac), Château Haut-Batailley (Pauillac)
Château Lynch-Bages (Pauillac), Château Lynch-Moussas (Pauillac)
Château Dauzac (Margaux), Château d’Armailhac (Pauillac)
Château du Tertre (Margaux), Château Haut-Bages-Libéral (Pauillac)
Château Pédesclaux (Pauillac), Château Belgrave (Haut-Médoc)
Château de Camensac (Haut-Médoc), Château Cos-Labory (Saint-Estèphe)
Château Clerc-Milon (Pauillac), Château Croizet-Bages (Pauillac)
Château Cantemerle (Haut-Médoc)
The Graves Classification
The first classification of Graves is from 1953 and in only concerned the red wines. The white wines became part of the classification in 1959. In 1987 a new appellation was created, it's Pessac-Léognan. All the estates below are situated in this area.
Château Haut-Brion, Château Bouscaut
Château Carbonnieux , Domaine de Chevalier
Château Couhins Inra, Château Couhins-Lurton
Château de Fieuzal, Château Haut-Bailly
Château La Mission-Haut-Brion, Château Laville-Haut-Brion
Château Latour-Martillac, Château Malartic-Lagravière
Château d'Olivier, Château Pape-Clément
Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Château Latour-Haut-Brion
The Saint Emilion Classification
Saint-Émilion was not part of the classification in 1855. It was not until 1955 the châteaux of Saint-Emilion was classified, with an adjustment in 1958, where the châteaux Ausone and Cheval Blanc was put in a class above the rest. The classification is revised every ten years - the last revision took place in 1996.
Premiers Grand Cru Classés A
Château Ausone
Château Cheval-Blanc
Premiers Grand Cru Classés B
Château Angelus
Château Beausejour (Duffau-Lagarrosse)
Château Beau Sejour Becot
Château Belair
Château Canon
Château Figeac
Château La Gaffeliere
Château Magdelaine
Château Pavie
Château Trottevieille
Clos Fourtet
Grand Cru Classés
Château l'Arrosee, Château Balestard la Tonnelle
Château Bellevue, Château Bergat
Château Berliquet, Château Cadet Bon
Château Cadet-Piola, Château Canon La Gaffeliere
Château Cap de Mourlin, Château Chauvin
Château Corbin, Château Corbin-Michotte
Château Cure Bon, Château Dassault
Château Faurie de Souchard, Château Fonplegade
Château Fonroque, Château Franc Mayne
Château Grand Mayne, Château Grand Pontet
Château Grandes Murailles, Château Guadet Saint-Julien
Château Haut Corbin, Château Haut Sarpe
Château la Clusiere, Château la Clotte
Château la Couspaude, Château la Dominique
Château Lamarzelle, Château Laniote
Château Larcis Ducasse, Château Larmande
Château Laroque, Château Laroze
Château Lassegue, Château Matras
Château Moulin Du Cadet, Château Pavie Decesse
Château Pavie Macquin, Château Petit Faurie de Soutard
Château le Prieure, Château Ripeau
Château Saint-Georges Cote Pavie, Château la Serre
Château Soutard, Château La Tour du Pin Figeac (Giraud-Bélivier)
Château la Tour Du Pin Figeac (J.M Moueix), Château la Tour Figeac
Château Tertre Daugay, Château Troplong-Mondot
Château Villemaurine, Château Yon Figeac
Clos des Jacobins, Clos de l'Oratoire
Clos saint-Martin, Couvent des Jacobins
Producers
At CARL WINE we are wine merchants specialised in Bordeaux. We distribute a number of wines on an exclusive basis for Petits Châteaux and we also represent Crus Bourgeois growths from the entire Bordeaux region, and we have direct allocations of wines from the Grands Crus Classés from both the right and the left banks.
If you are looking for wines ranging from Petits Châteaux to the high profile wines (first classified etc.), please do not hesitate to contact us.
Products
CARL WINE sell wines all over the world. We have a broad portfolio of wines to offer. We are specialised in the wines from Château de Seguin and a wide range of wines from the Bordeaux region.
As the wine world in Bordeaux changes constantly, our portfolio is also changing, therefore if you are interested in a list of our products, please contact us at our offices in Bordeaux.
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Cuvee Carl
Cuvée Carl is made according to the very best methods of winemaking. Tht means low yield, old vines,
malolactic fermentation in new oak casks, 15 months of ageing in the same casks with raking every
3 months, and fined as the best classified. The colour of Cuvée Carl is deep ruby with purple glints.
The wine is extremely full-bodied, with aromas of rasted coffee, blond tobacco, and berries such as
blackcurrants and blackberries. On the palate Cuvée Carl is round and concentrated and the
tannins are harmonious. The lingering finish is extraordinary.
Chateau de Seguin, Cuvée Prestige
This beautiful Cuvée Prestige has a deep ruby-red colour. On the nose there are aromas of ripe fruits
suchs as blackcurrants and cherry and hints of reasted coffee, vanilla and oak. On the palate,
the attack is soft and the tannins are well-balanced. There are flavours of ripe fruits and spices.
Cuvée Prestige can be cellared for several years.
Chateau de Seguin
This pleasant red wine displays a deep red colour. On the nose there are aromas of red,
ripe berries, vanilla and spices. On the palate the wine is supple and very well structured.
The wine can be stored for 2-5 years. It will be a perfect match for red meats and cheeses.
Chateau de Seguin, Cuvée Prestige
The Château de Seguin Cuvée Prestige Blanc is produced in limited quantity.
Winemaking and ageing take place in new oak casks. The wine has a brilliant yellow colour
with green glints. On the nosw there are aromas of white fruits such as preaches and Granny Smith
apples together with citrus and box aromas. In the mourth the wine is lively and leaves a
long pleasant aftertaste. The deserves to som ageing to be at it uppermost.
Sauvignon de Seguin
Le Sauvignon de Seguin has a bright yellow colour with green glints.
On the nose there are aromas of citrus fruits and box-tree. On the palate the wine is
supple with fruity flavors. The wine is ready to drink and will match perfectly with
seafood or simply as a drink before dinner.
Rosé de Seguin
After a contact of must with the solid parts of the grapes lasting 8-15 hours, the tanks are opened at
the bottom to drain part of the cold macerated juice which, after 'débourage' will undergo
formentation witout any solid parts at 18 degrees Celcius. Rosé de Seguin has a brilliant colour.
On the nosw, the gives off fruity aromas. On the palate, the wine is supple. The wine leaves
a final delicate flavour. It is well-balanced.
Perle de Seguin, Cuvee Prestige
Pale yellow color with fine bubbles. On the nose there are aromas of citrus and white flowers.
Perle de Seguin can be enjoyed as an apéritif, to shellfish or desserts.
Villa Bona Terra, Merlot Reserva
Tasting notes: A round and smooth wine with hints of oak, good deep colour and nice touch of fruit.
A harmonic well balanced wine with a long lasting taste.
Vinification:
The wine is made of selected and handpicked fruit and is fermented on stainless steel vats!
Villa Bona Terra Reserve has matured in new French oak barrels and is stored another
12 months on bottle before being launched.
VVilla Bona Terra, Merlot
Tasting notes: This Merlot is a well made wine with a nice flavour.
The wine is characterised by a beautiful ruby colour, a powerful bouquet
with a touch of red berries and a nicely rounded taste.
Villa Bona Terra, Merlot/Cabernet
Tasting notes: The wine is round and smooth. It possesses good colour, it is dry with a nice touch of fruit.
A harmonic wine with a fine balance between the powerful Sangiovese and the Merlot.
News
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Awards
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Supérieur
- MEDAILLE D’OR, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits 2010
- MEDAILLE D’OR, Concours Général Agricole Paris 2010
- MEDAILLE D’OR, Concours Aquitaine 2010
- MEDAILLE D’ARGENT, Challenge International du Vin 2010
- MEDAILLE D’ARGENT, Berliner Wein Trophy
Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur
- MEDAILLE D’OR, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits 2010
- MEDAILLE D’OR, Concours Aquitaine 2010
- MEDAILLE D’ARGENT, Vinalies Internationales 2010
- MEDAILLE DE BRONZE, Challenge International du Vin 2010
- MEDAILLE DE BRONZE, Concours Général Agricole Paris 2010
Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D'OR Concours Général Agricole Paris 2007 MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours Aquitaine 2007
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Blanc
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours Général Agricole Paris 2005
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’OR Vinalies Internationales 2006
Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours Général Agricole Paris 2006
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours Aquitaine 2006
Haut-Blagnac, Bordeaux
MEDAILLE D’OR Concours Régional Agricole des Vins d’Aquitaine, 2004
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Blanc
PRIX D'EXCELLENCE, Vinalies Nationales Union des Oenologues Paris 2004
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, Challenge International du Vin Blaye Bourg 2005
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Challenge Internationale des vins Blaye Bourg 2004
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT Challenge International des Vins Blaye-BOurg 2005
Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT Concours Général Agricole Paris 2005
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Vinalies Internationales Paris 2005
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT Vinalies Internationales, Union des Oenologues 2004
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Challenge International des Vins Blaye Bourg 2004
Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT, Challenge International du Vin Blaye Bourg 2005
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT, Vinalies 2005
Clos Luzanne, Premières Cotes de Bordeaux
GRAND PRIX D'EXCELLENCE Vinalies Nationales, Union des Oenologues, 2004
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours des Vins d'Aquitaine 2004
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Challenge International des Vins Blaye Bourg 2004
Cuvée Carl Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’OR Challenge International des Vins Blaye Bourg, 2004
Château de Seguin, Cuvée Prestige Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT Vinalies Internationales, Union des Oenologues 2004
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2003
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2003
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2002
Château Laurent Videau, Bordeaux Rouge
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2002
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2002
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT concours Régional des Vins d’Aquitaine 2002
Château Haut-Blagnac, Bordeaux Rouge
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours Régional des Vins d’Aquitaine 2002
MEDAILLE D’ARGENT Challenge International des Vins Blaye Bourg, 2004
Clos Luzanne, Premières Cotes de Bordeaux
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours des Vins d'Aquitaine 2003
Villa Bona Terra, Roumanie Rouge 2001
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Vinalies Internationales 2003
Château de Seguin Cuvée Carl, Cru Exceptionnel Rouge
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2002
PRIX DES VINALIES Union Française des Oenologues, Vinalies de Pau 2002
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours des Grands Vins de France, Mâcon 2003
Château de Seguin Cuvée Prestige Rouge
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2003
PRIX D’EXCELLENCE Union Française des Oenologues, Vinalies Angers 2001
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours des Grands Vins de France, Mâcon 2002
PRIX DES VINALIES Union Française des Oenologues, Vinalies de Pau 2002
Château de Seguin Cuvée Prestige Blanc
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours Régional des Vins d’Aquitaine 2001
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Concours des Grands Vins de France, Mâcon 2001
Château de Seguin, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE D'OR Concours des Grands Vins de France, Mâcon 2001
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Vinalies Internationales, Union Française des Oenologues, Paris 2002
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2002
Château Laurent Videau, Bordeaux Rouge
MEDAILLE D'OR Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2001
Château de Riveret, Bordeaux Supérieur
MEDAILLE DE BRONZE Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2002
Château de Riveret, Bordeaux Rouge
MEDAILLE D'OR Concours Régional des Vins d’Aquitaine 2001
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2001
MEDAILLE D'ARGENT Challenge International du Vin, Blaye-Bourg 2001
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