COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
PRODUCER
Château Labadie
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Labadie 2019 is a red wine from the Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France, holding the Cru Bourgeois classification. The estate has been owned by the Bibey family since 1970, with Jérôme Bibey managing the property with a focus on sustainable agriculture and environmental respect, evidenced by its HVE 3 and Bee Friendly certifications. The Médoc region, known for its gravelly soils, provides an ideal terroir for the Bordeaux varietals that make up this wine. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm and dry growing season, contributing to the wine's characteristics.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
HVE 3 and Bee Friendly certified.
Fact 02
Vine age averages 30-32 years.
Fact 03
Production reaches approximately 300,000 bottles annually.
Fact 04
Features a blend of up to five Bordeaux grape varietals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Labadie 2019 undergoes a winemaking process that begins with traditional methods, including cold pre-fermentation maceration in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak used to contribute to its structure and complexity. The estate employs sustainable agriculture practices, holding HVE 3 and Bee Friendly certifications, which guide vineyard management and contribute to the overall quality and environmental stewardship of the winemaking process.
