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    1 204
  • Producer ranking ?

    4
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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The Story

Château La Serre has an exceptional position in the very heart of Saint-Emilion, two hundred meters from the town ramparts. The residence was constructed at the end of the XVIIth century by Romain de Labayme, who was from an ancient family of jurists, barristers at the parliament of Bordeaux and five mayors from 1541 to 1728; he was given the title “Sir de Laserre”. Planted on the famous chalky clay plateau, it spreads over 18 acres between Vi...

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Vintage 2023

Challenges and triumphs: the 2023 vintage in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human skill. However, the 2023 vintage was proof of the resilience and adaptability of winegrowers in the face of difficult weather conditions. From the relentless weather conditions to the current activity in the vineyards in November, this year has been a rollercoaste...

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73% Merlot + 27% C. Franc. Aromatic with cherries and violets, lush fruit, silky tannin, well structured, plush, and lively. A delicate and seductive aftertaste. Catchy effort. 92p. 

  • 92p

 Dark purple colour with violet hue. Fine nose with ripe fruit, elderberries, blackberries and hints of ripe plums, a whiff of dark chocolate and fine toasting. On the palate freshness, fragrant fruit, aromatic herbs, firm yet ripe tannins and discreet "sweetness" in the finish, discreet minerality. Well made with very good length. 

  • 93p
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Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
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