Hymn to Syrah, this wine is like its terroir: unique, deep, solar in its concentration, opulent in its structure, vertical from heaven to earth, on a long saline finish. Perfect with lamb or Cantal cheese.
The wines of Château Laffitte Carcasset express the typical character of the Saint-Estèphe terroir. In addition to their aromatic complexity and their fruit, their structure and power promise a beautiful evolution over time spent ageing in bottle.
Intense and nice straw colour, fine bubbles, persistent mousse. Floral notes (white flowers), fresh lime and exotic fruits. This wine is fresh and frank with hints of warm biscuit and nuts aromas.
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Color : Deep carmine, Nose : Intense and complex, reminiscent of red fruit with notes of citrus and vanilla flowers, Taste : A well balanced, unctuous and generous wine. A touch of violet for a smooth finish on round tannins.
Golden with an orange tint. Big and bold the nose reveals layers of dried fruits, beeswax, honey and caramel, besides the typical notes of oak ageing. An elegant acidity enlivens the palate, highlighting a core of juicy tropical fruit and citrus. Residual sugar, volume and alcohol are all seamlessly integrated in this unctuous wine. Opening a bottle of this Aszú is cause enough to celebrate.
An iconic wine linked to our heritage, Finca Monasterio is made from Tempranillo grapes farmed in the Benedictine Monastery's Estate, where Barón de Ley is located. This wine presents a deep, cherry red and iris-purple on the rim. It features an uplifting aroma, dominated by blackberry compote, liquorice and balsamic oak with hints of spice, milk and toast. Complex, intense and structured, yet fresh right across the palate.
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Blue flower, mature black-skinned fruit and dark spice mingle with balsamic notes of camphor on this full-bodied red. Concentrated yet still elegantly structured, the chewy, accessible palate shows ripe black raspberry, cherry extract and tobacco framed in fine-grained tannins
Bouquet: Characteristic winy bouquet, intense and persistent, cherry hints.
Taste: velvety, slightly bitter, reminds of cherry and bitter almonds.
Serving suggestion: It pairs excellently with red meat and game.
Medium garnet with matching highlights. The nose demonstrates deep spices, licorice, red fruits, and caramel. The palate is full-bodied, robust, austere, and balanced.
La Mémoire de La Tour Carnet offers intense notes of red and black fruits as well as spices. This fine and intense red wine offers beautiful tannins accompanied by a long finish. It can be drunk immediately or kept for up to 5 years. Share La Tour Carnet's Memory over a dish of red meat or a chocolate dessert.
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Classic Central Otago aromatics of fresh strawberries, raspberries and wild thyme. The palate is full of primary fruits, jammy character and finishes with smooth tannins and oak sweetness.
Aromas of bright cassis and blue berry are supported by plum, black olive, fresh tobacco leaf, bell pepper, and cocoa notes. The palate is complex and velvety with the fruit and savoury notes balanced with a seamless finish and integrated French oak.
This wine has aromas of intense grapefruit and nectarines with hints of citrus blossom and subtle oak nuances. The palate displays a concentration of citrus and stone fruit with a touch of creaminess and a nutty texture due to partial malolactic fermentation and bâtonnage. The wine is effortlessly mouth filling with a delicate balance of fruit and acidity and a long lingering finish, lasting well after drinking. A wine of both power and finesse, it is well suited to rich poultry or creamy shellfish dishes with sautéed vegetables. This wine will develop further complexity in bottle over the next five years.