COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère
PRODUCER
Château de Lauga
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Lauga 2014 is a red wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. It is produced by Château de Lauga, a family-run estate with a seven-generation history. The wine holds the 'Cru Artisan' classification, indicating an autonomous, small- to medium-sized estate where the manager is actively involved in vineyard operations and bottling. The vineyard is situated in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, north of Bordeaux, between the renowned Pauillac and Margaux appellations, on primarily gravelly soils. The 2014 vintage in Bordeaux experienced a mild winter and a warm spring, followed by significant rainfall, presenting a unique character for the year.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cru Artisan status highlights small, owner-managed estates.
Fact 02
Vineyard is strategically located between Pauillac and Margaux.
Fact 03
Seven generations of family winemaking history.
Fact 04
Sustainable viticulture with high environmental certifications.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château de Lauga involves manual harvesting, followed by fermentation with pigeages (punching down the cap). Interventions are kept to a minimum, with a reasoned approach to sulfur usage, including some cuvées made without added sulfur. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, with a small proportion of new oak. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, holding Terra Vitis and Haute Valeur Environnementale Niveau 3 certifications.
