Château Lavabre - Pic Saint-Loup 2018
Languedoc
Red
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Drink or Keep
92-94/100
Robert Parker
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17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, the Syrah aged in small new oak barrels and the Grenache aged in small foudres. Château Lavabre's 2018 Pic Saint Loup presents ripe, exuberant aromas of plum and black cherry, supported by notes of baking spice and crushed stone. These same aromas support a full-bodied palate, adding a little relief to the waves of ripe fruit. Ripe, supple tannins provide the necessary structure. This delicious, easily accessible wine won't need any real cellar time after release." (Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski)
Features
Estate
Château Lavabre
Vintage
2018
Designation
Pic Saint-Loup
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Terroirs
Clay-limestone and marl, on south-facing slopes
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming, gentle extraction, 8-week maceration
Breeding
Syrah aged 14 to 18 months in new barrels, Grenache aged 14 months in wooden vats.
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark garnet colour
Nose
Intense black fruit
Mouth
Rich and generous, with a lovely aromatic palette of red and black fruits and woody notes. Well-balanced finish. Power and freshness.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with charcuterie, red meats, prime rib, cheeses...
Château Lavabre
Pic Saint-Loup
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 92-94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, the Syrah aged in small new oak barrels and the Grenache aged in small foudres. Château Lavabre's 2018 Pic Saint Loup presents ripe, exuberant aromas of plum and black cherry, supported by notes of baking spice and crushed stone. These same aromas underpin the full-bodied palate, adding a little relief to the waves of ripe fruit. Ripe, supple tannins add the necessary structure; this delicious, easily accessible wine will need no real cellaring time after release.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 17.5/20
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE K. Published on 09/12/2020
excellent, black color, red fruit nose, full, silky mouthfeel, you'd never know it was 15.5°. Gives me much more pleasure than many Bordeaux wines !!!!!!
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN P. Published on 31/10/2021
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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 17/06/2021
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Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 30/03/2021
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Note and review by M. FRANCK L. Published on 29/01/2021
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Note and review by M. ERIC C. Published on 27/01/2021
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