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Château Laffitte Carcasset

AOC Saint-Estèphe
Château Laffitte Carcasset has stood for consistency in the Médoc since 1759. Rooted in the gravelly plateaus of Saint-Estèphe is a wine that shows character: powerful, clear and unadulterated. No loud statement, but a sincere promise of character and origin that takes shape in the glass.
whitewine

Red wine

grapes

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

percent

13%

bottle

Barrel

temparature

16°C

Culinary recommendation
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Excellent with beef fillet with pepper sauce, braised veal cheeks or duck with red wine jus. A strong hard cheese such as Comté or Cantal also emphasises the expressiveness of the wine.

Wine history
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Château Laffitte Carcasset was founded in 1759 and bears the name of its then owner, Jean Laffitte, a royal prosecutor in Bordeaux. With its elegant 18th-century chartreuse, the estate is located in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, surrounded by Grands Crus Classés. Today it is owned by Pierre Rousseau and combines tradition with modern winemaking.

Tasting note
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Laffitte Carcasset wines combine the typical structure of Saint-Estèphe with elegance: aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry, underpinned by spicy and slightly smoky notes. Powerful on the palate, with ripe tannins and lively freshness, they show balance, clarity and a finely mineral finish.

Vinification
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The grapes are processed by plot. After fermentation in stainless steel and concrete tanks with gentle extraction, the wine is aged for around 12 months in oak barrels, around 40% of which are new. This careful ageing emphasises both the fruit and the structure.

Vineyards
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The 35-hectare estate is located on the gravelly plateaus of Saint-Estèphe, near the Gironde. The soils consist of Garonne gravel and clayey-calcareous layers, which provide ideal drainage. The average age of the vines is around 30 years; Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main varieties grown, supplemented by Cabernet Franc.

75cl
2022
CHF 23.90
Total CHF 143.40

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