Château Fernand Laporte 2020 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur Red
Fernand Laporte was the founder of the estate and is known for combining hard work and pugnacity with a family-oriented approach. Today, it is the third generation that perpetuates these traditions, paying tribute to the outstanding work that the founder was able to provide.
Soil
Soil :
silty and gravelly
Plantation density :
5 500 vines per hectare
Average age of vines :
20 years
Grape varieties :
100% Merlot
Harvesting and winemaking
Ageing :
in vats for 9 months
Vinification :
traditional, 30 days in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
Harvests :
Mechanical and manual. Harvest between 22 September 2020 and 04 October 2020
Tasting notes
Deep red colour, black fruit and blackcurrant aromas on the nose. Complex flavours of ripe red fruits, cherries in particular, good balance between tannins and acidity which ensure a good length.
Food and wine pairings
Between 18 and 20°C. Goes well with any meal, ideal with red meat.
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