Donjon de Lamarque Haut Médoc AOP (Château de Lamarque 2nd wine)

Château de Lamarque is located in Lamarque, in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux. The vines in Lamarque have existed since the 15th century, but the wines were only produced for consumption for the inhabitants of the château.

Donjon de Lamarque is the Château’s Second Wine, made with the younger grapes of the property with a higher percentage of Merlot (up to 60%) and less Cabernet (40%). The Merlot could actually have been part of the Château de Lamarque blending but that would change the traditional Cabernet dominated blend of the first wine. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (all coming from the French region of Allier) for about 12 to 14 months before being bottled. The picking of the barrels is extremely meticulous, being guided by the idea of respecting the harmony between the oak tannins and the wine tannins. Every year the pairing is different. Traditionally 2 vintage-old barrels are used for Donjon de Lamarque.

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VARIETALS
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2016

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red color with purple reflections.

NOSE
With aromas of black fruits and dried herbs, Donjon de Lamarque is a fleshy wine that offers vanilla notes and underwood aromas.

PALATE
It presents a well-balanced body and a great length on the palate. Perfect balance, the tannins are present with a fruity character which ends with a beautiful finish.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in 2 vintage-old oak barrels from Allier region.

PAIRING
Pairs well with grilled red meats, game and spicy dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or keep for 5 to 10 years.

RATINGS

4

Additional information

Vintage	2016
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château de Lamarque
Style	Dry
Types	Red