LES HALDES DE LUCHEY
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
The Vineyard
Region: Pessac Léognan, Bordeaux, France.
Terroir: deep gravel mixed with clay.
Vineyard management: double guyot
Planting density: 8300 vines/Ha
Yield: 45 hl/Ha
HEV certification (High Environmental Value)
Grape variety: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
The Estate
Château Luchey-Haldes
HEV (High Environnemental Value) certified farm
At the Winery
Harvest : hand picked
Vinification :
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Small truncated stainless steel vats with temperature control.
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Vatting period of 4 to 5 weeks
Ageing : Aged for 12 months in barrels.
In the glass
Tasting notes:
A purplish red colour, this wine presents intense red fruit aromas (blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry pit) and spicy notes. In the mouth, the attack is supple with peppery notes. The mouth is round, the tannins are silky. Fresh fruit notes are found in the middle of the mouth. A touch of wood on the finish, carried by a fine tannic structure.
Wine and food pairing:
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Red meat
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Charcuterie
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Chocolate desserts
Tasting advice:
Ageing potential: 5 to 8 years after the harvest.
