Château Haut-Lavergne 2020

Château Haut Lavergne is situated at the heart of the Saint-Emilion appellation, on the sandy plateau. There are just over 8 ha of vines, dominated by Merlot grapes. The vines have about 40 years behind them, all requirements needed to make a good claret.

Presentation

Terroir
Old sands and gravelly sands
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
14/09/2020
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernets : 15%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : : 8.26 ha
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Serving
Serve at room temperature.
On the palate
It is a soft, seductive fruity style of Saint-Emilion with a lovely balance and rounded tannins.
Food pairings
It is the perfect match for hearty casseroles, roast or grilled red meats and rich cheeses.

Reviews

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88/100 - Bronze
"Delicate aromas of red fruits and a lick of dark chocolate. Compelling intensity of cherry fruit, vibrant acidity, and grippy tannins." [+]