Laurus
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2019

AOP Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Red

Awards

92pts Jeb Dunnuck 10/2023
91pts Wine Advocate 05/2022
92pts Wine Spectator 04/2022
16/20 Jancis Robinson 11/2020

Tasting

Balanced, intense and silky.

Dense ruby-red colour. Aromas of strawberry jam accompanied by chocolate notes. Powerful & intense on the palate, with concentrated grenache flavours typical of ‘la Crau’, complemented by wild strawberries. Finish is balanced, long and drawn out with silky tannins.

Food & wine pairings

Venison stew. Eggplant gratin

Detailed information

Vintage

The year 2019, with its so particular climatic conditions, once again offers us a great vintage. In fact, thanks to the significant water reserves from the heavy rains of autumn 2018, the vineyard perfectly resisted the summer drought. September, with its sunny days and cool nights, ensured harmonious development of the grapes, leading to a perfectly ripe and healthy harvest. The exceptional quality of the vintage is confirmed on tasting, with remarkably fruity red wines and a seductive velvety texture.

Grape varieties

75% Grenache, 25% Syrah

Terroir

The Grenache grapes come from the sector of “La Crau”, a large Quaternary terrace covered with large pebble stones, giving the wine structure and body.

The Syrah grapes are grown on clay-limestone soils from the Cretaceous period, bringing great elegance and finesse to the wine.

Winemaking

Harvest took place between 9th September and 13th October 2019. The blend is aged in 275-liter Laurus oak barrels for 16 months.

Bottled on 16th June 2021.

6 230 bottles, 196 magnums and 10 jéroboams produced.

Service

Serve at 13-15°C – Ideally open around 1 hour before serving
Optimum maturity: 2021 – 2029

Degree of alcohol

15,5% vol.

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Laurus

Laurus means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation.

The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The perfect combination of grape variey & soil, the precise maturing process in unique 275l. French oak "Laurus" barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines, with plenty of character, beautiful elegance and a long ageing potential.