Château Loumelat

Bordeaux, France

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A Wine Enthusiast and Travel + Leisure Editor’s Pick and 89-point rated Bordeaux

$15.30

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ABOUT THIS WINE

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About This Wine

Château Loumelat

Cuvee

With the triple distinction of being both a Wine Enthusiast and Travel + Leisure Editor’s Pick as well as an 89-point award winner, this gem has a deep-red color and intense fruity aroma. From the vineyards of northwest Bordeaux - one of the world’s greatest wine regions - it’s luscious, rich and crisp with a delightful smoky edge from wood aging. Ted Loos of Travel + Leisure says this wine “reminds us why we keep coming back [to Bordeaux] for serious reds: structure. Moderately weighted tannins are like the bricks in a house, holding things upright so that you can fill the interior with, in this case, the cherry and cedar tastes that come from its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Pour this into a decanter (or a pitcher of any kind) for an hour before you serve it. It asks—politely, in the Bordeaux way—to be opened up.”

Château Loumelat 2012 Cuvée J.J. Lesgourgues Bordeaux France

Wine Region

Bordeaux

Probably the world's most famous wine region, Bordeaux is a true powerhouse of French quality. While Bordeaux is home to some of the country's most expensive bottles, it is also possible to find great-value wines from small producers. Almost all red and white wines from Bordeaux are blends. Reds tend to be a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. But just as important as the blends are the quality of the region's terroir and unique winemaking techniques. The Bordeaux region is divided by the Gironde River into two main parts. Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme on the Left Bank, while Merlot dominates the Right Bank. White wines are usually a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.