£16.95 / bottle
£193.23 / case (12+ bottles, 5% off)
59 in stock
| Origin | Bordeaux, France, Lussac St Emilion |
|---|---|
| Main Grapes | Merlot |
| Other Grapes | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintages | 2019 |
| Bottle Sizes | 75cl |
| Website | Domaines Bourotte Audy |
Chateau du Courlat Cuvée Jean-Baptiste is a red wine from the Lussac-Saint-Emilion wine growing appellation. It is owned by the Bordeaux negociant JB Audy / Famille Bourotte. Lussac-Saint-Emilion is located on Bordeaux’s right bank and is one of the “satellite” appellations of Saint-Emilion itself.
Jean-Baptiste Audy is a family owned business. It was founded in 1906 when Audy settled in Libourne, and began a wine trading company along the banks of the Dordogne river, on the celebrated Quai du Priourat, well known for its many wine merchant offices. The company distributed all the leading wines of Bordeaux, with a clear preference for the Right Bank, and most particularly the appellation of Pomerol. Audy’s grandson Pierre Bourotte ran the company from 1991 to 2002 and Pierre’s son, Jean-Baptiste Bourotte took over in 2003. As well as the negociant business the company owns several Chateaux including Chateau Bonalgue in Pomerol, Chateau Les Hauts-Conseillants in Lalande-de-Pomerol and Clos de Clocher also in Pomerol.
Chateau du Courlat was once owned by the Seigneurs Barons de Montagne and the first vines were planted at the property in the middle ages. The slopes of Lussac where sought after for the quality of their clay soils, peppered with traces of limestone. Today the estate consists of 17 hectares with 4 under vine and as Robert Parker says, it is “always among the best in the appellation”. They produce three wines, two red wines and a rosé.
Chateau Du Courlat is the Chateau’s main wine and is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc (as opposed to their Cuvée Jean-Baptiste which is 100% Merlot). Blended with a majority of Merlot, this wine is the product of careful sorting and a maceration process that reveals fresh, lively fruit with soft, elegant tannins. The wine is partly aged in vats to preserve this subtle, delicate balance. 8 months in French fine grain oak barrels (30% new, 70% one wine).
Consultant winemakers are Michel Rolland’s team.
Chateau du Courlat has a vibrant, red colour with a rich, aromatic nose. There are savoury notes combined with ripe aromas of blueberry, plum and chocolate. It is medium-bodied and succulent on the palate with generous and silky tannins and a touch of freshness from the Cabernet Franc. Good, clean and lively finish.
Great with red meat dishes, roasted, braised or grilled. Try with an oven baked Camembert.
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