SAINT-JULIEN 2016, CHÂTEAU LALANDE

Product detailed description

Vinification:

Surface Area : 15,50 ha

Soil : Gravelous sands

Average age of the vines : 25 years

Density : 6666 vines/ha

Pruning : Guyot double

Winemaking : Temperature control, maceration in cool conditions, 3 weeks of vatting (concrete and stainless), traceability monitoring, malolactic fermentation in vat.

Maturing : 12 months (30% in new barrels)

 Tasting Notes:

Very fresh, concentrated, and rich wine showing great elegance and subtlety. Fruity aromas with hints of cocoa, tobacco. On the palate black fruits and chocolate. Dry full-bodied red wine with balanced tannins and long lenght. 

Food pairing: beef, lamb, game, poultry

Decanting time: 2 hours