Nose
The nose is sophisticated with fruity whirl and a subtle note of vanilla.
Palate
The mouth is dense, gourmand with fine tannins. The finish has got an incredible length.
Growing Conditions
- Terroir : Bouqueyran Hill, tertiary gravels (Pyrenean gravel).
- Surface : 13,86 ha in production
- Density : 6 600 to 10 000 vines per hectare
Harvest
Manual harvest at the best of maturity.
- Production : 35 hl per hectare
Bottling
Light filtration before bottling
Winemaking
Selection in the vineyard and after destalking. No crushing, maceration prior to fermentation, mixing and racking.
Long fermentation of skins.
Aging
- 100 % high quality French oak barrels
- 8 different coopers
- 50 % in new barrels and 50 % in one wine barrels
- 14 to 18 months of ageing
Appearance
The 2010 vintage is an amazing vintage with potential and complexity. Château Lalaudey 2010 is a deep dark red jewel.
Food Pairing
Needless to say that there is potential and you will be able to open it in 5 years or more with game or another piece of red meat.
