Château Lalande d Auvion
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Château Lalande d'Auvion is a Médoc winegrowing estate in Blaignan-Prignac, producing red wines under the Médoc appellation. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils, with a typical blend dominated by Cabernet-Sauvignon.
Identity
Château Lalande d'Auvion is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Blaignan-Prignac, in the Gironde département. Production is overseen by the producer DUPA.
History and philosophy
Château Lalande d'Auvion is rooted in the winemaking tradition of the Médoc. The estate notably gained recognition for its 1995 vintage, and its 1997 wine was awarded one star in the Guide Hachette des Vins.
Appellations
The wines of Château Lalande d'Auvion are crafted under the Médoc appellation.
Key wines
Château Lalande d'Auvion produces still red wines. Château Lalande D'auvion 1997, for instance, is a blend of 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. These wines are crafted to age for six to eight years, offering potential for aromatic and structural development over time. The recommended serving temperature is 17 to 18°C.
Winemaking and ageing
For the crafting of its wines, the estate employed a combined ageing regimen in vats and oak barrels for the 1997 vintage, contributing to the wine's complexity and structure.
Practical information
Château Lalande d'Auvion welcomes visitors for estate tours, tastings, and direct wine sales on site.
Find out more
There is no official website documented for Château Lalande d'Auvion.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Lalande d'Auvion wines?
- The wines produced by Château Lalande d'Auvion primarily belong to the Médoc appellation, situated on Bordeaux's Left Bank.
- What type of soil is found in the Château Lalande d'Auvion vineyard?
- The Château Lalande d'Auvion vineyard is characterised by clay-limestone soils, which shape the distinctive profile of the estate's wines.
- Can you visit Château Lalande d'Auvion and taste its wines?
- Yes, Château Lalande d'Auvion welcomes visitors for tastings and offers direct cellar-door sales at the property.
- What are the main grape varieties used in Château Lalande d'Auvion wines?
- To craft its red wines, Château Lalande d'Auvion primarily relies on Cabernet-Sauvignon, making up 60% of the blend, complemented by 40% Merlot.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vines of Château Lalande d'Auvion thrive on clay-limestone soils. The grape variety distribution for the estate's red wines is primarily composed of Cabernet-Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%), based on the blend documented for the 1997 vintage.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Blaignan-Prignac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- DUPA
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet-Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%
Practical information
- Address
- Blaignan-Prignac
- Visits
- Oui