Lagrave-Martillac Red

2018 was a year marked by a spell of frost in April and followed in quick succession by an episode of hail on the 26th of May. The year was also marked by heavy downpours in Spring before to get better conditions from the flowering. Despite the attack of mildew at the beginning of the summer in certain parcels of red vines, the sunny period from July through to the beginning of October truly saved the vintage and guaranteed a good ripening of the grapes. The reds required a lot of attention at both stages of picking and sorting, those parcels affected by mildew. The meticulousness of our vineyard pickers, plus the effectiveness of our talented cellar team and our technical ability helped maintain healthy and ripe grapes.

Period of harvest
September 17th to October 10th 2018

Blending
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot

Tasting Notes
Deep red with purple highlights. The nose opens with subtle notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), as well as floral (violet) and spicy (liquorice, pepper) notes. The attack is both powerful and round; the mid-palate is marked by a beautiful fruitiness and well-rounded tannins. The finish is delicious and aromatic.

Optimal Tasting
2021-2026

Service Température
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F.