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The Estate

 

Since 1969, the Lycée Viticole de Libourne-Montagne has been training future professionals in the vine and wine industry. Its 40-hectare vineyard is located in the prestigious appellations of Montagne Saint-Emilion and Lalande de Pomerol.

It is committed to developing a policy of product and service quality, as well as a commitment to to protect the health and safety of their operators, their consumers and the environment.

This estate is HEV (High Environmental Value) certified.

The Vineyard

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Region: Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France.

Age of the vines: 16 years.

Terroir: gravelly - sandy - loamy.

Vineyard management: gentle pruning, disbudding and leaf removal, mechanical soil management.

HEV (High Environmental Value) certification

Member of the 1st association for the Bordeaux Wine EMS certified ISO 14001.

Grape variety: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 18 months before bottling

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In the glass

 

Tasting notes: 

Deep ruby colour. Clear nose of red fruit with a touch of spice and vanilla. Round and suave attack. The palate is well balanced and reveals crisp tannins.

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Wine and food pairing:

• Grilled or roasted red meat

• White meat (rabbit, pork or veal tenderloin)

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Tasting advice:

Service temperature: 15°C

Best enjoyed now but can be aged until 2024.