Château des Laurets - Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 2016 (750ml) Glera

Château des Laurets - Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 2016 (750ml) GleraRNDC James Suckling 91 A tangy and fruity wine with blackberry, dark cherry and spice character. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Range: 90 91 THE STORY Built circa 1860, the chateau 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 Emilion wine its distinctive taste. Baron Benjamin de Rothschild

#27 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018

After racking

mocha and spices

ensuring the fruit is the best it can be long before it's picked is at least half the work of the winemaker

reminiscent of pear

In this blend

Vibrant Meyer lemon

Black plum and blackberry jam aromas and notions of olive

This Chardonnay has a light yellow color with green highlights

Made from Forastera grape 100%

or as a dessert wine

medium-bodied wine that was barrel-fermented with indigenous yeast