Pierre Lurton Bordeaux

Country: France Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon50%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 20%

Vintage: 2016 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Pierre Lurton

Description:

Bordeaux Pierre Lurton is a wine produced by Pierre Lurton in his namesake wine cellars. He draws directly from his knowledge acquired in the most prestigious properties of Bordeaux. Thus, this wine is rigorously selected by Pierre Lurton.

Pierre Lurton has a strong experience in the production of Bordeaux wines. CEO of Château d’Yquem and Managing Director of Château Cheval Blanc, he is also the owner of Château Marjosse, located in l’Entre-Deux-Mers.
The door knocker, a symbol of Bordeaux architecture, is incorporated into the Bordeaux Pierre Lurton label.

The colour of the label also reflects the classic colour of the mansions of Gironde´s capital.

Tasting Bordeaux Pierre Lurton invites you to open the doors of Bordeaux´s vineyards and discover the charm of its wines.

VINES Mostly clay-limestone.

Typical of the Entre-Deux-Mers terroir.

VINIFICATION Batch selection for the final blend in the presence of Pierre Lurton and Pascal Poussevin in order to identify the best samples according to organoleptic criteria. Traditional winemaking process. Fermentation with temperature control.

AGEING Stainless steel vats

Tasting Note: Dark garnet color, rich aroma of wine felt notes of red and black fruits, truffles tones, earth, leather and coffee with soft tannins and a flexible, balanced and structured, with very good length velvety finish. 

Food Match: The wine goes well with rich dishes of red meat and mature cheeses.