Moulin Du Château La Lagune 2019

Vine Density: 6,666 vines/ha

VINTAGE

HARVEST DATE: 18 September to 09 October

WEATHER CONDITIONS AND PHENOLOGY: The winter of 2019 is characterised by temperatures within the seasonal norms with very little rainfall. The first buds opened at the end of March, and growth was slow and regular. At the end of May, we see the first flowers on the old Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. The good weather sets in at the beginning of July. The véraison starts at the end of July and ends in mid-August. September arrived and ripening continued with healthy vineyards and good quality grapes.

HARVESTING

By hand with sorting done in the plot into small crates.

VINIFICATION / AGEING

• Manual and optical sorting
• Traditional vinification – 100% destemming
• 3 weeks of maceration and gentle extraction
• Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new
• Malolactic fermentation

AGEING POTENTIAL

10 to 15 years

SERVING SUGGESTION

16°C to 18°C

TASTING NOTE

Ruby colour. This wine reveals a beautiful aromatic intensity with red and black fruits. The mouth is elegant with a nice freshness and round tannins. The finish is long with a nice freshness.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

14.5% VOL

MINDFUL VITICULTURE

In our search for the finest expression of wine, we are strongly committed to soil preservation and environmental regeneration.

• The entire vineyard is certified organic and cultivated with respect for the soil and the living ecosystem.
• 2 biodiversity refuges in partnership with the LPO, i.e. 40 ha of forests, marshes and meadows.
• 150 trees and 2700 metres of hedges planted to encourage ecological corridors.
• A team of 35 people who are aware of and committed to the project.

Vintage after vintage, the last 15 years have enabled us to set up the foundations of a viticulture that takes care of the vines. Constant research with the aim of always improving the quality of our precious grapes.