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"Château des Laurets is a wine designed to bring generations together around a shared pleasure. Every decision guiding its creation questions the right way to make wine today: a contemporary expression of craftsmanship, long-term dedication, and innovation, united in a single momentum."
— Fabrice Bandiera, General Manager
APPELLATION: Puisseguin Saint-Emilion
CELLAR MASTER: Denis Patrouilleau
TERROIR : Clay and limestone soils
VINEYARD AREA: 40ha
AVERAGE VINE AGE: 25 years
CULTIVATION:Mechanical soil work, inter-row sowing of grasses and cereals, which are then chopped and either spread or incorporated into the soil as the only green fertilizer input. Each plot is carefully managed according to its soil, grape variety, and vine age to achieve optimal results.
HARVEST: mechanical from September 29 to October 9
VINIFICATION : Pre-fermentation cold maceration; vinification in both wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. Automatic temperature control. Micro-oxygenation after fermentation during maceration. Malolactic fermentation in woodand stainless steel.
AGEING: 30% in new barrels, 30% in one-wine barrels, the remainder in tanks. Aged for 12 months.
BLEND: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 14,5%
CELLARING POTENTIAL: Excellent cellaring potential, 2028+
TASTING NOTES
In the glass, the wine displays a deep, clear, and bright ruby color. The nose is intense and expressive, opening with notes of morello cherry, accentuated by hints of spice and kirsch. On the palate, the attack is fresh and supple, developing with elegance and persistence. The finish, marked by a subtle salinity, reflects the terroir and imparts a pleasing sense of purity. Overall, balanced and generous, it is perfect for moments of convivial enjoyment.
