Food Pairings

• • Game
• • Lamb
• • Roasted  Red  Meats

 

Château Larmande St. Émilion Grand Cru 2003		France
An exquisite St. Emilion Grand Cru from one of Bordeaux's oldest estates. Like most St. Emilion, this is a Merlot - Cab. Franc blend with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon to round it out.

Release Notes:

Price : $57.00  Qty:  Item No. : 14117  Our Rating : 94  Country : France  Region : Saint Emilion  Grape : Merlot Cabernet  Franc Cabernet  Sauvignon  Alcohol : 13%

Like the rest of the Right Bank, Merlot (65%) dominates Larmande's blend plantings with Cabernet France (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) rounding out the total. Its vineyards are an average of 30 years old, allowing most of the estate’s production goes into their top wine, Château Larmande. This cuvée spends up to 18 months maturing in oak barrels (60% new) before release.

Tasting Notes:

Wonderful aromas of blackberry and vanilla follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with firm tannins and a chocolate and fresh herb finish. Let breathe before serving with roasts, lamb, or game.

Winery:

Château Larmande, a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, is one of the original estates of St. Emilion. The local archives record wines produced here in 1585! For a long time, the... Read more