La Salargue Bordeaux Supérieur

Key characteristics:

La Salargue Bordeaux Supérieur is a testament to the esteemed Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, offering a step up in quality and complexity from standard Bordeaux AOC wines. Produced by Vignobles Lassagne, a family winery with three generations of history, this wine embodies a blend of tradition and innovation. Sourced from a privileged terroir on the left bank of the Dordogne in Moulon, the vines thrive in clayey and loamy soil over gravel, benefiting from millions of years of natural watercourse activity. This unique environment, with humid autumn mornings and excellent summer sunshine, contributes to the optimal ripeness and richness of the grapes, ensuring a wine of superior structure and aging potential.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: A classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot (predominantly 95%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).
• Appearance: A captivating deep ruby red color.
• Aroma: Inviting aromas of ripe fruit, black fruits, and cherry, waiting to unfold in the glass.
• Taste: A fleshy, structured, and well-balanced wine, showcasing toasted notes and beautiful, fine, coated tannins. It offers a very elegant and long finish in the mouth.
• Region: Bordeaux Supérieur, France. Situated in the municipality of Moulon on the left bank of the Dordogne, the terroir features clayey and loamy soil on gravel. The maritime climate, influenced by the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, ensures ideal ripening conditions with sufficient humidity and ample sunshine.
• Pairing: An ideal companion for beef, veal, poultry, game, pork, and various cheeses.

Overall impression:

This La Salargue Bordeaux Supérieur is a beautifully balanced and elegant wine, offering remarkable depth and aromatic complexity. It stands as a prime example of the appellation’s commitment to quality, delivering a wine that is both approachable and capable of graceful aging.

Extra notes:

• Vignobles Lassagne, the producer, is a family winery that combines traditional methods with innovation, and has recently been working towards organic conversion of their vineyards.
• Bordeaux Supérieur wines, like La Salargue, adhere to stricter production standards than regular Bordeaux AOC wines, including lower yields and a minimum aging requirement of 12 months before release, often in concrete tanks.