| Appellation : |
| Haut Médoc Cru Bourgeois. |
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| Town : |
| Saint Laurent du Médoc |
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| Grape varieties
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- 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 40% Merlot
- 20% Cabernet Franc |
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| Types of soil : |
Pyrenean gravel
80%
Clay-limestone 20% |
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| Vinification/maturing
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Cement and stainless-steel vats.
Temperature control.
Maceration for 20 to 28 days.
Fining with egg albumen.
Maturing in barrels - one-third new each year. |
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| Tasting notes : |
1/ Appearance: a nice deep, brilliant colour.
2/ Bouquet: a fine woody touch in the nose, aromas of ripe fruit and underwood.
3/ Palate: a clean, very fruity attack.
Quite supple, nicely-balanced tannins. |
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| Serving suggestions
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| Pleasant throughout the meal, but especially good served with red meats. |
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| Serving temperature
: 18°c. |
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| Ageing potential
: 5 to 10 years. |
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