Château le Rey

Bordeaux Merlot and Cabernet Franc from distinct terroirs, rated by major critics.

Château le Rey produces wines from Bordeaux's classic terroir. The winery focuses on two principal expressions: Les Rocheuses, a Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend, and Les Argileuses, built on Cabernet Franc with Merlot support. Both wines have been assessed by major critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter. Les Rocheuses averages a prestige rating of 91.1, while Les Argileuses reaches 90.3. The two cuvées reflect distinct soil characters—rocky and clay-based respectively—that shape their structure and profile. Merlot and Cabernet Franc form the backbone of the house style, varieties that thrive in Bordeaux's maritime climate and gravelly, clay-rich soils. The winery's output centers on these two bottlings, each a study in how terroir and grape selection define the wines of the region.