Château Prieuré-Les-Tours - Portets
The vineyards of Château Prieuré-Les-Tours surround the ruins of an 18th century monastery near the Garonne estuary. The 29-hectare estate is part of Les Domaines De La Mette, which owns several wine producting estates in the Graves and Bordeaux Superiuer appellations near the village of Portets. Located on a clay-limestone plateau with gravely soil, the vineyards benefit from a good flow of water being near the Garonne river. The terroir allows for the production of high quality wines that age well. A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, about half of the vines on the property are 20-years-old and the rest are 40-years or more. In 2022, it was awarded two prestigious distinctions: the Gold Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and the Gold Medal at the Lyon International Competition.