Château Lespault-Martillac

Ch. Lespault-Martillac 2012

aoc - Pessac-Léognan

75cl

Unit
Box of 6

Unit
Box of 6

Quantity

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Grape Variety

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon

Sol

deep gravel and slightly clayey soil

Elevage

~15 months in French oak

Production

25'000

Description

Château Lespault-Martillac is an ancient estate located on a fine gravelly rise overlooking the commune of Martillac. Since 2009, management has been entrusted to Domaine de Chevalier, a Graves great growth belonging to the Bernard family.
Olivier Bernard has a clear ambition: to realise the château's outstanding potential and its aim of becoming one of the jewels of the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

Awards

16.5/20

Jancis Robinson
89/100

Wine Spectator
16.5/20

Jancis Robinson
89/100

Wine Spectator

Tasting

The red wine is a brilliant, deep, highly attractive colour.

Its intense, complex bouquet is full of charm, redolent of red- and black-berry fruit picked at peak ripeness. Hints of hand-made plum jam, blackberries, and blueberries are enhanced by the fresh, mineral overtones that come from this deep-gravel terroir.

Its elegant structure and finesse give it a well-integrated, very soft, silky mouthfeel. The good acidity of the fruit, combined with fresh minty overtones from the terroir contribute to the overall balance and exquisite character of this fine red wine.

While it will age well, its intrinsic qualities make this wine very enjoyable when young.

Degree: 13.5%°