Château Lestage
Château Fonréaud Listrac-Medoc
2020
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Listrac-Médoc
Classification
Cru bourgeois
Varietal(s)
Merlot
55 %
Cabernet Franc
42 %
Petit Verdot
3 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
About this winery
The vineyard surrounds the castle. It is in one piece on the plateau of Puy de Menjon, a remarkable terroir that it shares with its neighbor, Château Fonréaud. The terroir of Château Lestage is mainly composed of Pyrenean gravel on the plateau, and clay-limestone and marl on the slopes. This particular terroir has led us to favor the Merlot grape variety whose grapes express their full potential on these types of soils. We have made choices that favor the sustainability of our vineyard, its...
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Product notes
A typical Médoc—powerful and refined—ideal with sauced meats or game dishes.
Production notes
This Listrac-Médoc is made from a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks is followed by 12 to 14 months of aging in oak barrels, some of which are new.
Tasting notes
Complex nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, and subtle toasty notes. On the palate, it is structured, with firm yet elegant tannins and long aromatic persistence.
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