Château des Laurets
Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
Merlot Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R150 nationwide
Château des Laurets
Built circa 1860 Château des Laurets features an octagonal tower overlooking the grounds. The vineyards are planted on south-facing slopes with limestone outcrops. The excellent clay-limestone soil gives this Merlot-based Saint-Émilion wine its distinctive taste. Baron Benjamin de Rothschild acquired this superb property in 2008 aiming from the beginning to achieve its fine potential. The passion for wine that runs in the French branch of the Rothschild family was born in 1868 when James de Rothschild purchased Château Lafite. After more than a century of family history tied to the world of wine Baron Edmond de Rothschild (great-grandson of James) took the adventure further in 1973 by acquiring two Cru Bourgeois wines in Listrac and Moulis-en-Médoc: Château Clarke and Château Malmaison. He then founded the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild and has taken the business worldwide.
Description
Beautiful, dark, garnet-red colour with a deep purple rim. Rich and vinous, showing black fruit and spicy hints, as well as vanilla, balsamic and white pepper overtones. Starts out quite powerful and round on the palate with tightly-knit, velvety tannin. The long aftertaste is enhanced by good acidity that confers beautiful freshness.
Food Pairing
Steamed Lobster with garlic and ginger.
