Chateau Lalande Borie 2016, St Julien

From: £4195

Another fantastic wine that shines with the signature style of Bruno Borie and oenologist Eric Boissenot : the persistence of the finesse, overall length and polished finish is St Julien at its’ best.

 

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Description

Château Lalande-Borie was created by Jean-Eugène BORIE in 1970. It occupies thirty hectares, of which twenty-five are vineyards, on the western plateau of Saint Julien, alongside some of the greatest classified growths of the appellation

Blend 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine matures for 12 months in 30% new oak barrels, the remainder in one-year old barrels (12 months).

Cellar Master Tasting Notes 2017
Color: dark Garnet
Nose: fruity attack, scents of plums and a note of well-integrated wood.
Palate: ample and structured, very charming, long finis

Neal Martin, Robertparker.com
« … fine tannin, very harmonious and cohesive … very polished and it should give
plenty of drinking pleasure for several years. »

 

 

Additional information

Bottle size (cl)

75cl

Colour

Red

Country

France

Grape variety

Bordeaux Blend, Merlot

Region

France – Bordeaux

Variation criteria

Case of 12x75cl, Single bottle 75cl