Chateau la Loubiere 2018 Bordeaux Superieur

A blend of Merlot (88%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (12%) from vines average over 40 years of age. The Chateau is currently in the process of converting to organic status and should gain certification for the 202 vintage.

The colour of the wine is intensely red with shades of purple. Immediately after pouring the wine into the glass, the bouquet has a fruity character, and due to the aeration it becomes more intense and complex. You can recognize here aromas of black currant, cherry, chocolate, wet wood and coffee. The wine has medium acidity and well integrated alcohol. Good quality at an attractive price.

A few things on this lovely estate located just south to Saint Emilion:

Winemaker, Nicolas Géré, spent a year working alongside the most iconic owner of Hermitage in Rhône Valley: Jean Louis Chave, and then joined Chateau la Loubière 4 years ago.

Consultants at the Chateau are Jean Claude Berrouet and his son Jeff. Jean Claude has been the winemaker at Chateau Petrus for around 40 years!

Winemaking techniques: Traditional winemaking, in temperatured controlled vats, with selected yeasts. 4 weeks vatting. Small proportion are aged in oak barrels.