Chateau des Laurets 2016

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Producer	Chateau des Laurets
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
Varietal	Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2016
Sku	27337
Size	750ml

 

(Wilson Daniels) "Introduction: Built circa 1860, the château features an octagonal tower overlooking the grounds. The vineyards are planted on south-facing slopes with limestone outcrops. The excellent clay-limestone soil gives this Merlot-based Saint-Émilion wine its distinctive taste. Baron Benjamin de Rothschild acquired this superb property in 2003, aiming from the beginning to achieve its fine potential.

Vintage Report: “An outstanding vintage with unprecedented weather!” – Fabrice Bandiera, Technical Director

The winter was exceptionally wet and wild. Temperatures were unseasonably balmy and dry until the end of December. January and February were also clement but accompanied by significant precipitation. In fact, it rained nearly every day during those months. There was 193% more in January and 108% more in February at the estate compared to the 15-year average. Spring was cool and wet, but frost free. Flowering was even and took place the first 10 days of June. This was followed by a very hot and dry summer. 2016 has all the hallmarks of an outstanding vintage because yields were generous and quality of fruit was superlative."