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2020 Cuve 8a – Ultra limited edition with screw cap!
2020 Cuve 8a – Ultra limited edition with screw cap!
Our iconic 2020 Cuve 8a may be sold out, but you can still experience it in a bold, innovative way. This ultra-limited edition comes with a screw cap, offering both modern convenience and exceptional preservation. A true collector’s item for wine enthusiasts!
As a reminder, the 2020 vintage has been hailed as 'truly exceptional, highly unique, and utterly spectacular,' according to Colin Hay, ranking among the finest ever produced at Château Canon Chaigneau.
Thierry Garnaud, renowned for his 38 vintages at Château Cheval Blanc, ventured into something new with this cuvée. He aimed to showcase a pure expression of our unique terroir, offering a more modern, approachable wine—crafted without oak—perfect for everyday enjoyment, all without the premium price tag.
The name '8a' comes from the specific tank in our chai where this wine is meticulously crafted, but also holds a special symbolic significance for our family (for those who know!). Sourced from slightly younger vines and matured exclusively in concrete, it’s designed to be enjoyed sooner than its ‘grand vin’ counterpart. This isn’t a second wine, but rather a distinct cuvée with its own identity and charm
"Dive into Lalande-de-Pomerol’s exceptional 2020 vintage with our Cuve 8a. Made with younger vineyards and no oak, it’s a pure expression of the fruit and balance of a wonderful year."
A Unique Terroir
The Néac plateau. One of the finest wines of the appellation, and one of the best value wines in France - medium bodied, not over extracted, complex, suave & extremely drinkable, typically with notes of truffle, black fruits, spice and cacao.
A Legendary Winemaker
Thierry Garnaud was maître de chai at Cheval Blanc from 1988 – 2018, responsible for such 100 Point Legends as the 1990, '98, 2000, '03, '05, '06, '08, '10, '15 & 2016.
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