Château Lalande-Borie – Saint-Julien – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml
383,59 $
An elegant Saint-Julien from the Borie family (Ducru-Beaucaillou pedigree). This is a rich, polished Bordeaux red with notes of blackcurrant, mocha, and fine, velvety tannins. A fantastic value claret.
Château Lalande-Borie – Saint-Julien – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml:
Château Lalande Borie: The Saint-Julien Value Star
From the esteemed Borie family, the owners of Second Growth Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château Lalande Borie delivers classic Saint-Julien pedigree without the classified price tag. This estate was created in 1970 on superb gravelly terroir, and is managed with the same meticulous care as its prestigious sibling, making it a guaranteed cellar-worthy investment.
Expert Tasting Profile
- Appearance: A deep, dark ruby-red with vibrant purple edges.
- Nose: Expressive and rich, offering immediate notes of blackcurrant, blueberry, and ripe plum, followed by complex layers of cedar box, mocha, and tobacco leaf.
- Palate: Full-bodied and polished, the wine showcases the balance between Margaux’s elegance and Pauillac’s power. The tannins are impressive, glossy, and well-integrated, leading to a long, cohesive, and satisfying finish.
Pairing & Serving Suggestions
This wine is built for the dinner table. Decant for one hour prior to serving at 63°F (17°C) to allow the full spectrum of aromatics to emerge. It pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory dishes.
Saint-Julien 2016
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| Domain | Château Lalande-Borie |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Format | 3000 ml |
| Packing | 12 |
