COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère
PRODUCER
Chateau 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 Grand-Père 2017 is a red wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Château de Lauga, a family estate with a seven-generation history, it is classified as a Cru Artisan. The 'Cuvée Grand Père' represents a special selection from the estate's prime vineyard plots, intended to express the full character of the Haut-Médoc terroir. The estate cultivates a blend of Bordeaux varietals, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot being primary components.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A 'Cru Artisan' classification means the owner is directly involved in daily operations.
Fact 02
Seven generations of the Brun family have tended these vines.
Fact 03
The 'Grand-Père' cuvée is a special selection from the best plots.
Fact 04
The estate holds Terra Vitis and HVE 3 sustainability certifications.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château de Lauga begins with a manual harvest to ensure grape quality. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, followed by an extended maceration period of 25-30 days to maximize extraction. The wine then undergoes 12 months of aging in French oak barrels, with 30% of them being new. The estate adheres to sustainable viticulture practices, holding Terra Vitis and HVE 3 certifications.
