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Wines from Sullivan vineyards help American billionaire Tom Sullivan win over the English and his compatriots. This versatile entrepreneur produces his cuv\u00e9es in France for export.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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American entrepreneur turned viticulturist and winemaker<\/h2>\n

Thomas Sullivan is an American entrepreneur specializing in real estate, renewable energies and flooring. After several years of practice, he began to take an interest in wine, acquiring a number of Bordeaux ch\u00e2teaux: Ch\u00e2teau Auguste, Ch\u00e2teau Moya, Ch\u00e2teau Gaby and Ch\u00e2teau du Parc. His aim in acquiring these estates is to produce quality ros\u00e9s from Provence. Tom Sullivan discovers the flavor of ros\u00e9s during a blind tasting where he is offered four products. He fell under the spell of the Bordelais. The billionaire hopes to conquer the US market and the UK with his cuv\u00e9es.<\/p>\n

For the record, Ch\u00e2teau Auguste produces Bordeaux Sup\u00e9rieur wines, while its former owner Steven Meijer concentrated on producing red wines before selling it in 2016. Like the other ch\u00e2teaux, this is an organic estate. Ch\u00e2teau Gaby is known for its Canon-Fronsac, while Ch\u00e2teaux Moya for its Castillon C\u00f4tes de Bordeaux.<\/p>\n

Today, Tom Sullivan seems to have won his bet with an average annual production of 200,000 bottles at Ch\u00e2teau Auguste alone. It continues to produce Bordeaux Sup\u00e9rieur, but in smaller quantities than ros\u00e9. Total production from the ch\u00e2teaux is 320,000 bottles, 90% of which are exported.<\/p>\n

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The terroir and grape varieties of Sullivan vineyards<\/h2>\n

Each product from Tom Sullivan’s ch\u00e2teaux has its own particularity based on its terroir. Ch\u00e2teau Gaby, for example, comes from a 16-hectare clay-limestone terroir, harvested by hand. The ch\u00e2teau stands on a hill with limestone-rich soil. Ch\u00e2teau du Parc comes from two terroirs, one composed mainly of gravel and sand, the other of clay and limestone. They are located near Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. They produce a powerful, complex, intense and elegant wine.<\/p>\n

As for Ch\u00e2teau Moya, its two grape varieties come from a clay-limestone soil that gives them their finesse and roundness. These are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Ch\u00e2teau Auguste, this fruity wine, comes from the combination of three grape varieties that grow on the same type of soil. These grape varieties are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot.<\/p>\n

The majority of Sullivan’<\/a> s wines are made from two grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet. Such is the case with Canon Fronsac<\/a> (Ch\u00e2teau Gaby). However, there is one exception that wine lovers should note: Ch\u00e2teau Moya is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.<\/p>\n

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Wines from Sullivan Vineyards<\/h2>\n

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Since their acquisition, Sullivan Vineyards has produced a number of cuv\u00e9es, including Ch\u00e2teau Gaby. This wine topped the rankings for the 2008 vintage, before entering the Top 10 of Bordeaux’s best wines for the 2009 vintage. Ch\u00e2teau Gaby is the flagship product of Tom Sullivan’s estate. Its fruity taste makes it the most prized wine in Bordeaux. Ch\u00e2teau du Parc’s Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru is another Sullivan product. It’s “consultant’s wine”, a name it takes from its creator, Dr Alain Reynaud. The latter is an international consultant.<\/p>\n

Castillon-C\u00f4tes de Bordeaux organic wine extends this list. Its certification dates back to the 2013 vintage. This product is made from two Saint-\u00c9milion grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet. Ch\u00e2teau Auguste is another organic ros\u00e9 from the Sullivan estate. Like Ch\u00e2teau Gaby, it has a fruity taste.<\/p>\n

Princess Gaby is also one of the products of the American billionaire’s vineyards. What sets it apart from the others is the way it’s made. It is the result of the transformation of old vines planted on clay-limestone soil. It has a balanced, fruity flavor. It is characterized by its roundness and elegance.<\/p>\n

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