Château Lalande-Borie 2017
Saint-Julien AOC
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St-Julien produces some of the most delightful wines of the Haut-Médoc. They share the best qualities of neighbours Pauillac and Margaux – structure and elegance. 91-92 point Lalande-Borie 2017 is a fine, classic from the team at Ducru Beaucaillou.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Ruby
- Cabernet-based blend
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Freshness to the silky ripe black fruit, with spice, earth, minerality
Aroma
Floral and spice laden, with dark fruit, warm earth hints
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Lalande-Borie is owned by the renowned Borie family, whose flagship estate is the Second Growth Château Ducru Beaucaillou. Relatively new for a Médoc estate, it was created when the family bought 18 hectares of vines from Château Lagrange in 1970 and another 12 hectares from other growers. These fine vineyards have gravel and clay soils, which is why the wine has more Merlot than Cabernet. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (25% new) for 12 months. Coming from the 2017 vintage, this is not a blockbuster claret but superbly balanced and classic in style. It can be served now, at room temperature, with most meats, from veal and chicken to beef or lamb. It will go beautifully with game and mushroom dishes too as it reaches full maturity.
Lalande-Borie is owned by the renowned Borie family, whose flagship estate is th...
Pretty, elegant Saint-Julien, a silky, soft, pure character to go with a floral, spice-laden bouquet
Jeb Dunnock
Critic
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