COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Les Tuileries
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Les Tuileries by Château Les Tuileries is a red wine from the 2024 vintage, produced in the Lalande-de-Pomerol AOC in Bordeaux, France. The estate, owned by the Quet family, cultivates primarily Merlot on its 2.5-hectare plot. The region's gravelly soils and climate are conducive to producing wines with bright fruit and freshness. The 2024 vintage has been noted for its vibrant red cherry and berry characteristics, earning it 88 points from Wine Enthusiast. The wine is bottled at the château by the proprietor, emphasizing a direct connection to the land and winemaking process.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate spans just 2.5 hectares, a small plot for a Bordeaux château.
Fact 02
Lalande-de-Pomerol wines are often seen as a more accessible, yet equally charming, alternative to Pomerol.
Fact 03
The wine's name, 'Les Tuileries,' translates to 'The Tile Works,' hinting at historical land use.
Fact 04
This wine received 88 points from Wine Enthusiast for the 2024 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Les Tuileries employs traditional winemaking techniques, with fermentation occurring in vats, often temperature-controlled to preserve freshness. While specific details for the 2024 vintage are still solidifying, past practices suggest a portion of the wine may be aged in oak barrels for a period, typically around 8 months, to add subtle complexity. The emphasis is on allowing the Merlot grapes, grown on gravelly soils, to express their inherent fruit character and the terroir of Lalande-de-Pomerol.
