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Varieties

50% Cabernet Sauvignon - 20% Cabernet franc - 15% Merlot - 15% Malbec

Vineyard

Among the 46-ha red-variety vines, 30 to 50% are dedicated to the production of Château Laulerie Rosé. The youngest vines (5 to 15 years) are always selected for the Rosé. Trellised in Guyot cut canopy, the vines are closely planted (5,000 vines/ha). The respect of traditional rules to run the vineyard, and the use of natural fertilizer restrict yield to 60 hL/ha. The alternating grassy and ploughed rows lead to an ideal hydric balance.

Vinification and winegrowing process

Press juice made up 50% of this Rosé : the de-stemmed grapes undewent a night long cold maceration, in order to extract colour and varietal aromas. Cabernet varieties especially communicate characteristic structure and fruitiness. After pressing, the press juice was blended with bleedings (saignées) from different fermenting red tanks. After a cold settling, the fementation was done at low temperatures (15 to 17°C) according to a thoroughly controlled rhythm until sugar is completely consumed. We actually aim to favour, at each step of the process, fruitiness and freshness. Maturation on yeast lees balanced the vividness of this Rosé, giving a round and silky texture.

Wine analysis

Alc : 12,4% by vol. - Residual Sugar < 2 g/L - pH : 3,5 - Acidity : 3,4 g/L (H₂SO₄)

Tasting notes

The Château Laulerie is a lively pink rosé with strawberry and raspberry aromas. The palate is supple with sustained flavours and a fresh, clean finish, which make this wine the perfect summer drink.

Serving suggestions

This clean and fruity rosé should be served chilled (10 to 12°C). It will complement buffet meals (cooked pork meats, summer salads...), barbecues, exotic and spicy dishes. This lively Château Laulerie Rosé is crafted to be enjoyed while young, it will however continue to develop with cellaring over the next 3 years.

Wine press

Guide Hachette 2005 : « The 2003 Rosé is a pure pleasure, with its exuberant aromas of fruit drop.»