COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
SCEA Haut Breton Larigaudière
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Haut Breton Larigaudière Margaux 2019 is a Cru Bourgeois from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by SCEA Haut Breton Larigaudière, the estate has been family-owned for three generations. The vineyard spans 15 hectares with diverse soils, and the vines average 20 years in age. A distinctive feature of this wine is its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, which contributes to its structure and aromatic profile. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding High Environmental Value certification.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A significant portion of Cabernet Sauvignon (up to 85%) is used, which is unusual for Margaux.
Fact 02
The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE).
Fact 03
Vine age averages around 20 years across the 15-hectare estate.
Fact 04
The De Schepper family has owned the estate since the 18th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Haut Breton Larigaudière involves fermenting grapes separately by plot and variety in concrete and stainless-steel vats, utilizing low temperatures and cold pre-fermentation maceration to enhance aromatic expression. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 to 24 months in French oak barrels, with varying percentages of new oak. Harvests are characterized by precise timing and meticulous grape sorting. The estate emphasizes sustainable viticulture and holds High Environmental Value certification.
