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LES HAUTS DE LAGARDE - ROUGE

Winemaker: Lionel Raymond, Saint Laurent du Bois, France

Appellation: AOC Bordeaux

Varietal(s): 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard : Situated in Saint Laurent du Bois

Production Area:   50 hectares,

Yield per Vine & Hectare: 45 hl/ha

Production Area: A mild climate (due to the Atlantic Ocean). Lots of sunshine, and regular rain, the hillside situation and the clay-limestone soil, gravels offer the best conditions for the growth of the vines and the grapes.

Training system: The vineyard is held up by Guyot double (Bordeaux style) to obtain the best maturity and also to avoid phytosanitary disease. The vine is held up by wires.

Analytical Data: 13%

Color: Beautiful crimson robe with intense purple reflections.

Aroma: This wine reveals great aromas of fresh fruits (blackcurrant, blackberries) and spices.

Tasting Notes: The fruitiness, roundness and tannic mouth give it a rare elegance. Ideal with pork roasts and your favorite cheese.  A harmonious wine!

Enjoy With:  Red meat, poultry, pasta dishes and your favorite cheese.

Serve at:  60-62º F  

Notes / Certifications / Awards:
Only Indigenous Yeasts used. Suitable for Vegans.
Certified by Qualité France.

 

THE TASTING PANEL MAGAZINE
RATED: 88 points