Vertige Solera Le Grand Verdus 2018-2021
Why it's worth a try
A rare gem from Bordeaux, Vertige Solera blends four vintages of Sémillon aged in underground concrete tanks using the solera method. The result is a textured, saline, and complex white that defies the region’s usual style. From a steep, 80-year-old Sémillon plot, it offers a velvety mouthfeel and a finish that lingers with a touch of minerality.
Le Grand Verdus
Modern Bordeaux from a Historical Estate
Château Le Grand Verdus is what happens when you mix a 16th-century mansion with a future-facing wine family. Owned by the Le Grix de la Salle clan for four generations, this Bordeaux estate is anything but dusty tradition. They're going organic, experimenting with amphorae and concrete tanks, and quietly challenging what Bordeaux can be.
From crisp white blends to bold reds and even Pet Nat, their wines balance freshness with finesse. You’ll find classics alongside fun curveballs like “Vertige,” aged solera-style for added depth.
WINE REGION
Bordeaux: The World’s Benchmark for Fine Wine
Located in southwestern France, Bordeaux is one of the most prestigious and historic wine regions in the world. With over 110,000 hectares of vineyards and more than 6,000 producers, it makes around 5 million hectoliters of wine each year. Bordeaux is home to both iconic châteaux and countless family estates, all contributing to its global reputation.
Best known for its classic red blends based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux also produces outstanding dry whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, as well as age-worthy sweet wines from Sauternes and Barsac. Bordeaux sets the standard for elegant, structured wines that can age gracefully for decades.
The vineyards stretch along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, with the Gironde estuary moderating the climate. A patchwork of gravel, clay, and limestone soils creates distinct terroirs for both left and right bank wines. Rolling vineyards, historic villages, and proximity to the Atlantic give Bordeaux its unique mix of tradition and natural beauty.