News & Updates

Jian Hong (Owen), a 35-year-old Chinese entrepreneur from Beijing, has acquired both Château L'Hermitage Lescours and Château Mongiron, marking a significant milestone in the estate's history.

The acquisition was finalized on October 22, 2018, with Owen Hong purchasing both properties through his wine club 'Champlus' based in Beijing. The transaction represents a strategic investment in premium Bordeaux wines, with Owen expressing his commitment to quality over quantity. The properties include Château L'Hermitage Lescours (4.12 hectares of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and Château Mongiron (11 hectares of Bordeaux Supérieur).

Renowned sommelier Andreas Larsson awards our 2015 vintage 93 points, praising its intense dark fruit, fine extraction, and excellent aging potential.

The 2015 Château L'Hermitage Lescours impressed Andreas Larsson with its intense dark purple color and complex aromas of ripe dark fruit, new oak, leather, and tobacco. The palate shows high concentration with fine extraction, featuring notes of coffee bean, cassis, plum, cherry, sage, and aniseed. Larsson notes it will improve significantly but is already excellent.

Renowned winemaker Marie Dubois joins our team, bringing 15 years of experience from prestigious Bordeaux estates.

Marie Dubois, previously head winemaker at Château Margaux, brings her exceptional expertise in Saint-Émilion terroir and sustainable winemaking practices to our estate.

New distribution partnership established with Premium Wines Asia, expanding our presence in key Asian markets.

This strategic partnership will introduce our wines to discerning consumers across Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with plans for expansion into mainland China.

Our 2020 vintage has been awarded 95 points by Wine Spectator, recognizing its exceptional quality and aging potential.

The 2020 vintage showcases the perfect balance of power and elegance that defines our Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and minerality.

Introducing our Heritage Collection, featuring single-vineyard wines from our oldest plots.

The Heritage Collection represents the pinnacle of our winemaking, featuring wines from vines over 50 years old, showcasing the unique terroir of our most prestigious vineyard sites.

Our estate manager has been inducted into the prestigious Saint-Émilion Jurade, recognizing our commitment to tradition and excellence.

This honor reflects our dedication to preserving the traditions and quality standards that have made Saint-Émilion wines world-renowned for centuries.