Château La Menotte AOC Lalande de Pomerol Red

Château La Menotte

AOC Lalande de Pomerol Red

This small family-property is ideally situated in the middle of the Lalande de Pomerol appellation in Néac. This small winegrowing appellation totalling just 1,100 hectares lies north of the town of Libourne and is bordered by the Pomerol appellation to the south, with just the Barbanne river forming the line of separation, and by the Montagne Saint-Emilion appellation to the east. The wine is vinified with great care by the SIMON family. The Merlot is dominant and the wine shows all the richness, fineness and elegance of this exceptional terroir.

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Technical sheets

2016
VINTAGE 2016
TASTING NOTES
This vintage is a deep purple hue with slightly brick tints. Its black fruit aromas (blackcurrant and blackberry) are highlighted by notes of oak and leather. The supple, rounded tannins gain in intensity and linger on the palate, while the finish is harmonious, displaying earthy notes and fine aromatic complexity. A very fine example of this prestigious appellation. Enjoy over a festive meal, for example with braised beef.
AGEING
To drink from 2019. Ageing 5 to 10 years.
2018
VINTAGE 2018
TASTING NOTES
Limpid and brilliant in appearance, the colour ranging from hues of deep ruby red to still purple tints at the rim. The equally generous bouquet fills the senses with spices, blackberry and blackcurrant with a floral note evocative of violets. The palate is warm, ample and fruity, underpinned by tannins which are still young but with a little bottle ageing will evolve yet creamier extract. A decidedly excellent achievement in what is already a legendary year.
AGEING
To drink from 2019. Ageing 5 to 10 years.
2019
VINTAGE 2019
TASTING NOTES
Presenting itself under the best auspices with its beautiful purple color and purple reflections, it is a cocktail of black fruits and spices with a hint of mint. On the palate it reveals a pretty frame where fruit abounds and develops a soft and supple substance, all in velvety and aromas, prolonged by well-integrated tannins. A beautiful representative of its appellation. Will best enjoyed with a meal and a perfect accompaniment for meats and cheeses.
AGEING
To drink from 2021. Ageing 5 to 10 years.
2020
VINTAGE 2020
TASTING NOTES
A brilliant, sustained garnet-red, still with deep purple tints at the rim – a dark hue that inspires confidence, as does the generous, expressive bouquet with elegant fresh fruit, cassis and cherry. The chewy, pleasantly balanced palate offers great freshness, earthy notes and blackberry flavours bearing witness to this excellent terroir. A bottle that offers all the pleasure and elegance you would expect from this prestigious appellation.
AGEING
To drink from 2021. Ageing 5 to 10 years.

Château La Menotte AOC Lalande de Pomerol Red - Technical sheet