Presentation
Presentation
L'Héritage is a tribute to the expertise of André Lurton, a passionate winemaker. It is also a love story between this man and his vines, marked by his encounter with the finest terroirs of the Bordeaux region. With this selection of vintages, André Lurton has passed on to us his own vision of excellence, but above all his definition of what for him was a unique wine in terms of character and typicity...
The vintage
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Terroir
Deep gravel.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical with an automatic sorting system at reception.
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical with an automatic sorting system at reception.
Harvest
12 September 2017
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Age of vines : 20 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
A deep crimson colour with bright purple highlights.
The nose is very elegant and persistent, revealing delicious aromas of black fruits (blackcurrants, black cherries, plums), lightly toasted, with subtle hints of gingerbread.
On the palate, this wine is remarkable for its richness, the finesse of its tannins and its complexity, with the black fruit notes (morello cherry, plum, etc.) again dominating. The well-structured, silky finish leaves an impression of great elegance.
The nose is very elegant and persistent, revealing delicious aromas of black fruits (blackcurrants, black cherries, plums), lightly toasted, with subtle hints of gingerbread.
On the palate, this wine is remarkable for its richness, the finesse of its tannins and its complexity, with the black fruit notes (morello cherry, plum, etc.) again dominating. The well-structured, silky finish leaves an impression of great elegance.
Food pairings
Grilled fillet of beef, oven-roasted guinea fowl, pork tenderloin with mushrooms.
