COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
PRODUCER
Château Croix de Labrie
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Hauts de Labrie 2022 is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Château Croix de Labrie. The wine is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, crafted by winemakers Axelle and Pierre Courdurié. The estate is known for its meticulous, garden-like approach to viticulture, employing organic and biodynamic practices. This particular bottling utilizes fruit from the estate's younger vines, offering a vibrant and expressive introduction to the Château's high-quality, small-production 'garage wine' style.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is considered a 'garage wine' producer, known for small-scale, high-quality production.
Fact 02
Axelle Courdurié is the dedicated winemaker, often described as an 'alchemist'.
Fact 03
Vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic principles.
Fact 04
The wine is made from the estate's younger vines, offering early accessibility.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Hauts de Labrie 2022 is produced using grapes from the younger vines of Château Croix de Labrie. The harvest is manual, with grapes carefully selected and transported in small crates to maintain fruit integrity. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit purity. The wine then undergoes 14 months of aging in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new, to develop complexity and structure. The estate employs organic and biodynamic viticulture, utilizing cover crops to enrich the soil.
