Château des Laurets 2018

L1/D 058
Categories
Still wine
France
Bottle
Red
2018
France - Bordeaux
AOC/AOP - Puisseguin Saint-Emilion

Product description

"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.