Château Prieuré Lalande | Red

Cépages

Merlot : 65%

Cabernet franc : 30%

Cabernet sauvignon : 5%

Teneur en alcool

13% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in mid-June, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine grapes!

Vendanges

7 October 2016

Dégustation

Brilliant and limpid, its colour is a beautiful deep cherry red with ruby highlights.
After a few seconds' aeration, the nose reveals all its complexity and intensity. Its light fruitiness blends with delicious notes of vanilla, cedar wood and a subtle hint of spice.
The attack is straightforward, with a well-developed tannic structure. The wine is fresh and long on the palate. The notes of cedar on the nose, and above all a delicious blend of morello cherry and tart red berries, accompany us throughout the tasting.