Chateau Laforge St. Emilion Grand Cru – Jonathan Maltus

Production Area
Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Terroir
Sand, gravel, and clay over limestone.

Grapes

Merlot 92%, Cabernet Franc 8%

Vinification

The grapes are handpicked into small trays before transfer to the winery.  On arrival at the winery the grapes are sorted – firstly by bunch and then, after destemming, grape by grape. Only conveyors are used to transport the grapes and the wine is fermented in wooden vats after extreme cold maceration. The wines undergo malolactic fermentation in new French oak, and are barrel-aged in an air-conditioned cellar at 18 °C.

Aging

Maturation in French oak barrels

Colour:

Deep ruby red with purple hues

Bouquet:

A beautifully fresh nose, with dark perfumed black cherry and plum, sprinkled with chalk dust and cocoa bean
notes on the nose, but it feels fresh and bright

Taste:

A solid, broad, confident palate, a crisp shell of black plum, with spiced praline and pepper, backed up with velvety tannins and a fine grip, and plenty of acid freshness and energy.   A tangible, chalky substance with a fine, lengthy finish

Food pairing:

Excellent accompaniment with pasta with red meaty sauces, red meat, stews and aged cheeses

Alcohol:  14.5 % Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

10 or more years