COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château La Forêt
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Forêt is a red wine from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Château La Forêt, it is typically a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is a family-run property with a long history, featuring vines that can be over a century old. Its location in Néac, on a plateau overlooking Pomerol, provides a terroir characterized by clay/gravel, clay/silica, ferruginous stones, and limestone soils. The winemaking process is often overseen by experienced oenologists, aiming to express the vineyard's unique characteristics.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Some vines at Château La Forêt are over 100 years old.
Fact 02
The estate's terroir includes ferruginous soils, similar to those found in Pomerol.
Fact 03
Winemaking is often guided by renowned oenologists like Stéphane Derenoncourt.
Fact 04
It's considered a good value expression of Bordeaux's Right Bank.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château La Forêt involves fermentation in thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats, followed by extended maceration. The wine is then aged for about 12 months in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak introduced each year. Some vintages may also see aging in concrete vats. Sustainable viticulture practices are employed in the vineyards. The aim is to produce a balanced wine that reflects the estate's terroir.
