Chateau Laplagnotte-Bellevue 2020

Passion and knowledge of wine have been running through the veins of the Labarre family for decades. Owner Arnaud de Labarre's mother, Claude Labarre, purchased Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue in 1990, and in keeping the tradition, Arnaud will one day pass it on to his children. Named for the striking 360° view from the vineyard, Château Laplagnotte Bellevue is a small, yet riveting estate that produces wines of an excellent quality year after year.

Tasting Notes

This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is fruit-driven, exhibiting a deep plum and ruby hue with heady aromas of black currant, black cherry, licorice, and graphite. The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux shows a medium body with soft, silky tannins, and consumer-friendly appeal.

Food Pairing

The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux pairs perfectly with braised lamb.

Production Info
Vineyard name
Laplagnotte Bellevue
Vineyard size
15 acres
Soil composition
Iron-rich, Clay, and Sand
Elevation
132 feet
Vines/acre
2400
Yield/acre
2.1 tons
Exposure
Southwestern
Total SO2
52
Harvest time
October
First vintage of this wine
1868
Bottles produced of this wine
26,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition
74% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation container
Concrete tanks
Age of Aging Container
25% new
Length of alcoholic fermentation
12 days
Fermentation temperature
84 °F
Maceration length
15
Malolactic fermentation
Yes
Fining agent
None
Type of aging container
Barriques
Size of aging container
225 Liters
Type of oak
French
Length of aging before bottling
12 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol
15,2 %
pH level
3,55
Residual sugar
0,7 g/L
Acidity
3,66 g/L
Dry extract
32,3 g/L