WINE TASTING NOTES

ABOUT THE WINE

Appellation | Saint-Émilion (Grand Cru)

Grape |  79% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Ageing | 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months 

Tasting Notes | Black fruits, (plums, black currants,) white pepper & tobacco

Pairing | Creamy curries, BBQ meats

Drinking | 2020-2050

Critic Notes / Awards | 95/100 James Suckling. Ranked 48th in the “100 best wines under 30$” 1st in Bordeaux (January 2019)

ABOUT THE CHÂTEAU

This property has been run from father to son by members of the Lavau family for more than two centuries. It is a well known name in Saint Emilion because several members of the family were jurats. The main building, the seat of this family estate, dates from 1854 (engraved in stone).

Current Owner: Pierrick & Karine Lavau. 8th Generation 

Soils: Clay & limestones

Farming: Organic growing & hand harvested 

Vines: Average age 40 years old

MATCHING RECIPE

Veal with chimichurri and pumpkin in broth