COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
PRODUCER
Denis Durantou
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Chenade 2014 is a red wine from Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, produced by the esteemed Denis Durantou. Durantou, celebrated for his precision winemaking, created this wine from a small, 0.5-hectare vineyard characterized by sandy-gravelly soil. This specific terroir contributes to the wine's earlier drinking window. The 2014 vintage, known for its late-season warmth, was particularly successful for Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the primary grapes in La Chenade. The wine is recognized for offering a high-quality expression of Durantou's skill at a more accessible price point compared to his more famous estates.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Denis Durantou was often called the 'genius of Pomerol'.
Fact 02
La Chenade comes from a tiny 0.5-hectare vineyard.
Fact 03
This wine once outscored more famous wines in a blind tasting.
Fact 04
The 2014 vintage benefited from a late Indian summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2014 La Chenade is produced from Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%) grown on a small, sandy-gravelly vineyard. Harvest dates were staggered, with Merlot picked in late September and Cabernet Franc in mid-October, taking advantage of the favorable late-season conditions. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in 30% new oak barrels for a period, contributing to its structure and complexity. The production volume for the 2014 vintage was 1,967 cases.
