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 AB140-20
Label AB140-20

Chateau Lauriol - 2020

Blend
100% Merlot
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Cotes De Bordeaux Francs
UPC
0 15643 23725 6
Red Wine
AB140-20
Product Ratings
James Suckling 91pt

A fresh and vivid red with cherries and lemon rind. Medium body. Fine tannins and a crisp finish. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2023

Background

Chateau Lauriol is a wine produced by Chateau Puygueraud, with the youngs vines of the property. 100% Merlot, it has its own modern style, marked by a fine aromatic and a remarkable freshness. Build on the fruit, it is a enjoyment to drink now or to keep a few years.

TERROIR

Traditional soil management: light ploughing and aeration of the soil with inter-row planting of cereals in the autumn. Gradual introduction of biological prevention against diseases and pests. Numerous manual interventions: de-budding, leaf-thinning. Sorting of the berries on reception of the harvest.
Limestone-clay on clay, with marl and limestone rock subsoil.

Vineyard

Traditional soil management: light ploughing and aeration of the soil with inter-row planting of cereals in the autumn. Gradual introduction of biological prevention against diseases and pests. Numerous manual interventions: de-budding, leaf-thinning. Sorting of the berries on reception of the harvest.

Vinification

In stainless steel and concrete tanks, gentle extractions and protection of the juices to preserve the fruit.

ESTATE

Chateau Lauriol is a wine produced by Chateau Puygueraud, with the youngs vines of the property. 100% Merlot, it has its own modern style, marked by a fine aromatic and a remarkable freshness. Build on the fruit, it is a enjoyment to drink now or to keep a few years.