From the Pueyo brothers, owners of Chateau Belregard Figeac in St. Emilion whose
cellars sit on the outskirts of Libourne, we now have the "Tellus Vinea",
a Bordeaux appellation the first vintage of which has been produced in 2002.
The vineyards that produce this wine are literally on the border of the
appellation of Lalande de Pomerol. Those few meters of distance provide
us with a real pricing edge. So, this wine of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet
Sauvignon from 25 to 30 year old vines planted to gravelly soil bears the modest
appellation of Bordeaux and a more than comfortable price tag. Yet, it
is a solid wine with delightful freshness. Vinified entirely in cuve,
it sports a rich red color and lively fruitiness with a suave and lingering
finish quite simply a delicious wine.