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Château Larmande Saint Émilion 2021
Vintage Character
Château Larmande Saint Émilion 2021 shows the more fragrant, supple side of a demanding Bordeaux season. Cool summer conditions and limited sunshine delayed ripening across the region. From late August, drier weather with moderately warm days and cool nights gave the grapes a chance to catch up without losing their freshness. Larmande harvested from late September into early October, producing a blend dominated by Merlot. The wine's moderate alcohol and fluid texture distinguish it from the weightier profile of hotter years, while its ripe tannins show that delicacy need not mean a lack of substance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Raspberry, plum and rose-petal aromas introduce a suave, medium-full palate. The texture is supple and seamless, with ripe tannins supporting the fruit rather than interrupting it. A perfumed, savoury finish gives the wine a graceful final impression. Roast chicken with mushrooms, duck breast with a restrained fruit sauce, or a lentil and vegetable casserole would suit its balance. These dishes offer enough flavour to engage the wine while leaving its floral details and gentle texture clearly visible.
Winery Background
Larmande's history reaches back to the sixteenth century, and its vineyards lie on the northern side of Saint-Émilion over clay-limestone soils. The estate's approach combines attention to biodiversity with careful selection and cellar work. For the 2021 vintage, maturation was deliberately varied: new and once-used oak formed the largest part, with amphorae and tanks completing the programme. This range of vessels gave the team different ways to develop texture without relying entirely on new wood. The result is a Saint-Émilion whose appeal lies in its aromatic detail, rounded tannins and an unforced sense of continuity from the opening fruit to the finish.
Château Larmande Saint Émilion 2021 shows the more fragrant, supple side of a demanding Bordeaux season. Cool summer conditions and limited sunshine delayed ripening across the region. From late August, drier weather with moderately warm days and cool nights gave the grapes a chance to catch up without losing their freshness. Larmande harvested from late September into early October, producing a blend dominated by Merlot. The wine's moderate alcohol and fluid texture distinguish it from the weightier profile of hotter years, while its ripe tannins show that delicacy need not mean a lack of substance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Raspberry, plum and rose-petal aromas introduce a suave, medium-full palate. The texture is supple and seamless, with ripe tannins supporting the fruit rather than interrupting it. A perfumed, savoury finish gives the wine a graceful final impression. Roast chicken with mushrooms, duck breast with a restrained fruit sauce, or a lentil and vegetable casserole would suit its balance. These dishes offer enough flavour to engage the wine while leaving its floral details and gentle texture clearly visible.
Winery Background
Larmande's history reaches back to the sixteenth century, and its vineyards lie on the northern side of Saint-Émilion over clay-limestone soils. The estate's approach combines attention to biodiversity with careful selection and cellar work. For the 2021 vintage, maturation was deliberately varied: new and once-used oak formed the largest part, with amphorae and tanks completing the programme. This range of vessels gave the team different ways to develop texture without relying entirely on new wood. The result is a Saint-Émilion whose appeal lies in its aromatic detail, rounded tannins and an unforced sense of continuity from the opening fruit to the finish.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Larmande
Grape VarietiesMerlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
WinemakerUnknown
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 92, JD 91, VN 91
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSaint Émilion
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)Grand Cru Classé
Format750ml
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