The first encounter with the Suite
Coffret Dégustation
Three wines from our boutique winery in a single evening — Gigue, Sarabande and Louré, ready to ship from the cellar. Individually 120 €, as a set 100 €, shipping included.
A boutique winery at the gates of Bordeaux
We are Marc and Ellen Ruhland. Since 2023 we have run the Domaine aux Conseillans — an estate of 19 hectares of woodland, meadows, water and vines, less than half an hour from Bordeaux. On five of them our wines grow, and we think of them like a musical suite: equal movements, each with its own voice. Ellen, a concert pianist, has assigned a piece to each cuvée, and in summer young musicians play here.
We release a vintage only once it is ready to drink — we carry the ageing risk, not you. The estate was shaped over decades by Jean Ribéreau-Gayon, one of the co-founders of modern oenology and its long-standing owner; his precision is still at work today.
Why these three
Three movements, one arc. The Gigue opens the reds — juicy cherry fruit over firm tannin, a wine with movement. The Sarabande stands in the middle of the red range: darker, calmer, more layered, a wine for the second hour. And the Louré is a Sauvignon Blanc in a different voice — long aged in the amphora, serious and meant for the table.
The three are equal movements of the same suite. The order tells the story of an evening — where you begin, where it leads — and implies no ranking. Individually the three cost 120 €; as a set 100 €, shipping included.
The three movements
Two red wines and one white, each with its own voice. From each movement a path leads to its full page — with vintage, vinification and drinking window.
Gigue
A Merlot-based Bordeaux blend with a little Cabernet and Malbec, aged in concrete vats with a small share of barrique. The opening of the reds: cherry fruit and energy over firm tannin. Pairs with grilled dishes and hearty braises.
Sarabande
A Merlot-led Bordeaux blend from all four red grape varieties of the Domaine, 18 months in barrique. The middle of the range: dark, sustained, a long, calm finish. Pairs with game, ox cheeks and slow braises — open it an hour beforehand.
Louré
A single-varietal Sauvignon Blanc, long aged on the lees in a clay amphora — closer to a Sancerre than to the classic Bordeaux Sauvignon, serious and meant for the table. Pairs with poultry, veal and fish in rich preparations; serve cool at 14 to 16 degrees.
How to drink the set
Begin with the Louré, well chilled at 14 to 16 degrees, with something rich from poultry or veal. Then the Gigue at 16 to 18 degrees, with grilled food or a braise. And for a calm close, the Sarabande, opened an hour beforehand, with game or something slowly braised. Three glasses, one evening — and you can hear how the movements interlock.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give the set as a gift?
Yes. Simply enter a different delivery address during checkout; you can leave a short message in the order notes field. We do not yet offer dedicated gift wrapping.
What does shipping cost?
Shipping is included in the price — within our EU core zone (including Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain and Portugal).
Can I return the set?
Yes, within 30 days. Returns are sent by post, and the cost is borne by the customer. The details are set out in our return policy.
Are the wines already ready to drink?
Yes. We release our wines only when they are ready to drink — we carry the ageing risk. You can open the three wines in the set straight away; you will find a serving suggestion higher up on this page.
Can I reorder individual bottles?
Of course. Each wine has its own page with every vintage — you will find the links above with the three wines. You can see the whole range in the Repertoire.
What is Le Cercle?
Our wine club. Members receive a permanent 10% on the entire range, access to rarities and invitations to our concerts. The set is the taste without obligation — more about it on the Le Cercle page.
If you would like to stay
Those who order more often from our cellar become members of the Cercle — and as a member receive a permanent 10% on the entire range, plus access to rarities and invitations to our concerts. The set is the taste without obligation; the Cercle is the quiet next step for those who have stayed.