Saint Laurent des Combes - France
The wineyard is located at 3km from Saint-Emilion and 12km from Libourne.
Vineyard manager :
Jean-Christophe SABY
Acquired by present owner(s) :
Family wineyard since 1989
Vineyards
Vineyard size :
1.2 hectares
Grape varieties :
Merlot : 100%
Planting density :
5600 vines per hectare
Average age of wines :
Merlot : 30 years
Organic :
No
Bio dynamic :
No
Pre-crush sorting :
Yes
Packaging
Closure :
Natural cork
Appearance
Clear
Medium red
Bouquet
Intense
Very fruity
Red fruit
Vanilla
Strong varietal character of Merlot
Adolescent
Elegant
Wood ageing
Palate
Very fruity
Red fruit
Adolescent
Vanilla
Medium tannin
Medium bodied
Wooded
Strong varietal character of Merlot
Elegant
Balanced acidity
Long finish
Comment : Intense black colour. In the nose, aromas of red fruits (very ripe bigaroon cherry). Nice length sustained by a crispy fruit. Notes of vanilla, spices, all in harmony with the fruit. The tannins are very silky with a nice length.
Can be enjoyed in 8 years. Will taste at his best if served at normal temperature. If possible, open the bottle an hour or so before pouring to let the wine breathe. Try it with Grilled Red meats, Fowl with sauce or grilled and Games.
