Bold but Smooth
About the mixbox
Your package will arrive at your doorstep within4 - 16 days
Chateau d'Esther will receive and pack your order (1 - 4 days)
The courier will pick up your order and deliver it straight to your door
Price
Price incl. alcohol tax, shipping and VAT.
Your package will arrive at your doorstep within4 - 16 days
Chateau d'Esther will receive and pack your order (1 - 4 days)
The courier will pick up your order and deliver it straight to your door
What's in your box?
Winemaker's notes
Aged in a steel tank this wine is bold, fresh and characterful.Product details
- Country:
France- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Entre-deux-Mers
- Classification:
- VdF
- Certification:
- Organic, Natural
- Grape:
- Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (50%)
- Vintage year:
- 2021
- Color:
- Medium ruby
- Aroma:
- Violet, black currants and some green pepper and coffee perfume this aromatic wine.
- Taste:
- Medium plus body and fresh acidity in this bold and rich wine are backed up lots of dark fruit including damson plums and black cherry.
- Alcohol content:
- 12%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- N/A
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Game
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- Clay, Sand
- Terroir:
- Clay and schist soils, proximity to Dordogne river, age of vines - 35 years (average), density of plantation 2 meter spacing, 1.4 m row width.
- Harvest:
- Picked by hand
- Fermentation:
- Steel (100%)
- Storage:
- Steel (100%) 11 months
Wine is fermented spontaneously by indigenous yeasts and produced with minimal intervention.
Winemaker's notes
A very approachable and enjoyable Bordeaux blend that benefits from long aging in used oak barrels that lend a complexit...Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Entre-deux-Mers
- Classification:
- VdF
- Certification:
- Organic
- Grape:
- Petit Verdot (5%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (29%), Merlot (56%)
- Vintage year:
- 2019
- Color:
- Medium ruby
- Aroma:
- Leather with some warm spices from long aging in older oak barrels followed by dark berries and cherries.
- Taste:
- Ripe dark fruits like Plum, dark cherry with fresh acidity and a fine tannin that subtly supports the medium structure of this wine.
- Alcohol content:
- 14.1%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- N/A
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Charcuterie
- Cheese - goat cheese
- Cheese - mature and hard
- Cheese - mild and soft
- Lamb
- Pork
- Poultry
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- Clay, Sand
- Terroir:
- Clay and schist soils, proximity to Dordogne river, age of vines - 35 years (average), density of plantation 2 meter spacing, 1.4 m row width.
- Harvest:
- Picked by hand
- Fermentation:
- Steel (100%)
- Storage:
- New oak (30%) 18 months, Old oak (70%) 18 months
Wine is fermented spontaneously by indigenous yeasts and produced with minimal intervention.
Winemaker's notes
Pierre is a bold and structured red, offering a powerful yet refined expression. Its depth and intensity make it a perfe...Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Entre-deux-Mers
- Classification:
- VdF
- Certification:
- Organic, Natural
- Grape:
- Petit Verdot (20%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
- Vintage year:
- 2020
- Color:
- Medium ruby
- Aroma:
- Rich bouquet of ripe black fruits, warm spices, subtle earthy undertones and a touch of roasted cocoa
- Taste:
- A full bodied wine with prominent fine tannins and grippy acidity that give way to dense black berries and stone fruit that mingle with earthy notes and dark chocolate.
- Alcohol content:
- 13.9%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- N/A
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Charcuterie
- Dessert
- Game
- Lamb
- Pork
- Poultry
- Veal
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- Clay, Sand
- Terroir:
- Clay and schist soils, proximity to Dordogne river, age of vines - 35 years (average), density of plantation 2 meter spacing, 1.4 m row width.
- Harvest:
- N/A
- Fermentation:
- Steel (100%)
- Storage:
- Old oak (30%) 12 months, New oak (70%) 12 months
Wine is fermented spontaneously by indigenous yeasts and produced with minimal intervention.
Chateau d'Esther
Louie
216,08 SEK / Bottle
Winemaker's notes
Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Entre-deux-Mers
- Classification:
- VdF
- Certification:
- Organic, Natural
- Grape:
- Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (50%)
- Vintage year:
- 2021
- Color:
- Medium ruby
- Aroma:
- Violet, black currants and some green pepper and coffee perfume this aromatic wine.
- Taste:
- Medium plus body and fresh acidity in this bold and rich wine are backed up lots of dark fruit including damson plums and black cherry.
- Alcohol content:
- 12%
- Sugar content:
- N/A
- Acidity:
- N/A
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Closure:
- Natural cork
- Best Served:
- N/A
Food pairings by the winemaker
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- Clay, Sand
- Terroir:
- Clay and schist soils, proximity to Dordogne river, age of vines - 35 years (average), density of plantation 2 meter spacing, 1.4 m row width.
- Harvest:
- Picked by hand
- Fermentation:
- Steel (100%)
- Storage:
- Steel (100%) 11 months
Wine is fermented spontaneously by indigenous yeasts and produced with minimal intervention.
About Chateau d'Esther
Mixbox – Frequently asked questions
What is a Mixbox?
A Mixbox is a six-bottle wine selection, built around a theme, region, grape, or wine expert, and shipped directly from the producers themselves. Every Mixbox on Free Grape Society is a way to taste broader, support small wineries, and join a society of people who buy wine on better terms.
Are the wines in a Mixbox tasted before being added?
Yes. Every wine in a Mixbox has been tasted and approved as part of joining Free Grape Society. Independent wine experts on the platform can add their own ratings and reviews on top, so you often see several perspectives on the same bottle. Nothing reaches the Mixbox without being vetted first.
Can I choose the wines in my Mixbox?
It depends on the Mixbox. Some are pre-curated by a wine expert or a producer and shipped as a fixed selection. Others let you build your own six-bottle box from a defined range. The product page for each Mixbox tells you exactly which option applies, so you always know what you're picking.
Why does a Mixbox always contain six bottles?
Six bottles is the format that gives you enough variety to explore different styles without overcommitting, and it matches the standard packing unit used across the European wine trade. That keeps shipping efficient and prices fair. Every Mixbox on Free Grape Society is six bottles, no exceptions.
How is a Mixbox delivered?
A Mixbox is shipped directly from the producer to your home in a single tracked shipment. There is no warehouse step in between. The wine leaves the cellar and arrives at your door. Delivery time depends on the producer's location and your market, and is shown on the product page.
Where do the wines in a Mixbox come from?
The wines in a Mixbox come directly from small-scale, independent wine producers across Europe. Each bottle ships from the winery itself, never from a central warehouse or middleman. You're buying directly from the people who made the wine, which is one of the founding principles of the society.
What's included in the price of a Mixbox?
The price you see on a Mixbox is the full price. Taxes, VAT, and shipping are all included, so what you see at checkout is what you pay. Because every Mixbox ships directly from the producer with no warehouse step, there are no hidden markups along the way.
Can a wine expert help me pick the right Mixbox?
Yes. Independent wine experts on Free Grape Society can recommend a Mixbox based on your taste profile or the occasion. You can browse their profiles, see what they've curated, and ask them a question directly. Their advice is free, and they are a core part of the society.
How do I get personal wine recommendations on Free Grape Society?
You can get personal wine recommendations by following an independent wine expert on Free Grape Society or by asking them a direct question through their profile. Experts match you based on your taste, so the advice feels personal, not generic. Join the society to start getting recommendations that fit how you actually drink.