Chateau Larmande 2019

The smoothness and aromatic expression of a Saint-Emilion wine

The estate

With a collection of archives that confirm the estate’s existence in 1585, Chateau Larmande is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Emilion, on the right bank of Bordeaux. This Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe is owned by the AG2R LA MONDIALE Group.

The vineyard

Producing fine Saint-Emilion wines, the 2019 Chateau Larmande stems from a 16.67-hectare vineyard. The vines, 28 years old on average, are planted on clay-limestone soil made up of old sands, clay and silica.

Vinification and aging

The hand-picked grapes are rigorously sorted before being fed by gravity into temperature-controlled parallelepipedic tank. The wine is aged for 18 months, 60% in new barrels, 30% in first-fill barrels and 10% in amphorae.

The blend

Merlot (64%)

Cabernet Franc (33%)

Cabernet Sauvignon (3%).

Chateau Larmande 2019: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

The nose reveals delicious red and black fruit fragrances.

Palate

Full, this wine seduces the palate with its silky feel, its tension and its beautiful freshness.