2018 Chateau de Lauga Cuvee Grand Pere
Overview:
The BRUN family has been working this Haut-Médoc estate for more than seven generations, with marriage certificates tracing their wine-making heritage back to 1846. The Grand Père cuvée is their special selection — a careful choice of the finest barrels from the property, produced only since 2002 and only in small quantities. The 2018 leans into 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with 30% Merlot, aged in French oak with a generous portion of new barrels to give it richness, complexity, and the kind of structure that only Cabernet from this corner of Bordeaux can deliver. A wine made for big meals and unhurried evenings.
Bob's Review:
OMG! Finally — this is the one. Gorgeous color, a beautiful barnyard nose that follows right through onto the palate. Dark fruit, classic Bordeaux, everything in perfect place. This is a wine I could drink all night. I absolutely love it. Drink now.
Additional Details:
Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Pairs Well With: Red meat, game with rich sauces, and aged cheeses
Wine Region: Haut-Médoc
Average Age of Vine: Not specified in producer materials
Time in Barrels: 12 months
Type of Barrels: French oak, 30% new barrels
