{"product_id":"croix-des-laurets-2021","title":"Château des Laurets Croix des Laurets 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChâteau des Laurets is part of the Rothschild family portfolio (Benjamin \u0026amp; Ariane de Rothschild acquired the estate in 2003) and is located in the Bordeaux region, specifically within Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion and Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The estate has established itself by emphasizing old vines and a focus on Merlot, with some use of Cabernet Franc.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnder Rothschild’s management, the winemaking is overseen by the estate’s technical team, applying meticulous vineyard selection, sorting, controlled fermentation, and barrel maturation. The style tends to lean toward Bordeaux elegance with modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe vineyards are located on south-facing slopes with occasional limestone outcroppings, in the satellite appellations of the Right Bank (Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion and Montagne-Saint-Émilion).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Soils are clay-limestone and well drained, which suits Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climate is classic Bordeaux: moderate maritime influence, with warm summers, some rainfall, and cooling autumn periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThough specific 2021 technical notes are scarce, historical practice for des Laurets is to use \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–18 months in new oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for its “Vieux Vignes \/ Old Vines” cuvées.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fermentation likely in stainless or concrete vats, with care over extraction to preserve elegance. Barrels help integrate oak and soften tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn the nose: blackberries, plums, some dark fruit compote, subtle toasty oak, chocolate, and hints of licorice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e On the palate: medium to full body, ripe red \u0026amp; black fruit core, firm yet refined tannins, a backbone of freshness, and a finish that shows both fruit and forest floor \/ earthy notes. According to Wine Enthusiast, “juicy with blackberry fruits backed by generous tannins.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with roast lamb, beef, game birds, mushroom risottos, or dishes with rich sauces (e.g. reduced red wine jus). Also suits aged cheeses, especially medium-hard or pungent types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe around \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a generous Bordeaux \/ Right Bank red wine glass. Decanting for 30 minutes is beneficial, especially if the wine is young or has closed structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine should have a medium to long aging trajectory. Under appropriate cellar conditions (~12–14 °C, stable humidity, darkness), expect evolution over \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–15 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or more, allowing tertiary notes (leather, tobacco, earth) to emerge while fruit softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePrimarily \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMerlot (≈ 92 %)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCabernet Franc (≈ 8 %)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as is typical for des Laurets estate blends.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.5 % (as listed in Wine Enthusiast’s review for the 2021 vintage)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922273747158,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/CroixDesLaurets_0c5fa867-5d3c-4a67-b84f-467caf46d614.png?v=1773668078","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/croix-des-laurets-2021","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}