Château Laforge, St Emilion Grand Cru
    Château Laforge

    Château Laforge, St Emilion Grand Cru,

    Destination

    Château Laforge, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2000

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Laforge, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2000

    The three soil types of St. Emilion give this wine a balance and harmony found in few others from the appellation. A ‘palate’ of St. Emilion. Wonderfully ripe juicy fruit aromas of blueberry, blackberry and tobacco, very pure and stylish. The same fruit expands and explodes on the palate, tannins are sweet, fine and sumptuous. The highly successful 2000 is à point right now or could be tucked away in the cellar for another decade or more.

    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    13%
    91/100
    Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
    Saturated dark red. Superripe aromas of roasted black raspberry, smoke and game, with a hint of exotic spices. Silky, fat and sweet, with terrific volume. Chewy, concentrated flavors of raspberry, tar, iron and mocha, with just enough acidity to maintain its shape. The rich, sweet tannins reach the front teeth. The crop level was a rather low 32 hectoliters per hectare following a saignee, according to owner Jonathan Maltus, who also makes Teyssier and Le Dome.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2003

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    Producer:
    Château Laforge
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.