Château Larose-Perganson is an Haut Médoc of masterful tradition. It recounts the story of the pioneer planters of the Médoc, like Jean-Pierre de Pontet who chose this terroir to found Château Larose-Perganson in 1719. He discovered that the ancient bed of the Garonne, composed of round river pebbles carried here from the Pyrenees in the Quaternary period, created a miraculous terroir for the vines and the quality of the grapes. The wine they produced developed power and structure that enabled it to undergo lengthy ageing, and be improved by cellaring. More than a simple thirst-quenching wine, this was wine of another dimension altogether. And the better the terroir was adapted to the grape, the more the wine gained in quality and ageing potential.
Larose-Perganson figured amongst the “new French clarets” – wines of exceptional quality that are now legendary. For as long as its terroir is respected the estate will continue to produce a classic Haut-Médoc that is timeless and immutable. That is why, in spite of the disappearance of its château in the aftermath of the war, it continued to live. Today it is chateau bottled in the Vignobles de Larose cellars at Larose-Trintaudon, its neighbour. The absence of its own chateau building and status as an independent legal entity precludes it from ever being classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel or obtaining organic accreditation. However, it was designated a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2020 and its production adheres strictly to the organic specifications charter.
Very young colour, dark ruby of very great depth still with some notes of purple. The nose combines notes of Sichuan pepper, cigar, liquorice, cedar and sandalwood. On the palate, the attack is of a rare complexity of flavours, with a minerality making the wine ethereal. The finish is very long and velvety.
To be decanted 1 hour before tasting
Enjoy from now until 2025-2030
• WINE SPECTATOR : 90/100
• MÉDAILLE D’ARGENT CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES 2013 (Belgique)
• MÉDAILLE D’ARGENT ELLE A TABLE 2015
• DECANTER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WINES 93
• MÉDAILLE D’ARGENT INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2013
• MÉDAILLE D’ARGENT JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE 2016
• MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE DECANTER 2013
• MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE CONCOURS AGRICOLE DE PARIS 2012
• MÉDAILLE D’ARGENT JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE 2016
• MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE DECANTER 2013
• MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE CONCOURS AGRICOLE DE PARIS 2012
APPELLATION:
Haut-Médoc – Cru Bourgeois
CLASSEMENT:
Cru Bourgeois
VINEYARD:
– 35 hectares of vineyards.
– Soil: Gunzian gravel from the Quaternary and Pyrenean gravel.
– Planting density: 10,000 vines per hectare: the aim is to obtain optimal quality with lower yields.
– Average age of vines: 35 years.
GRAPE VARIETALS:
– 50% Cabernet Sauvignon which gives structure, fragrance and fruit.
– 45% Merlot brings roundness and body.
– 5% Petit Verdot giving colour, structure and freshness.
HARVEST START DATE:
30th of September
VINIFICATION:
Classic three week initial fermentation.
Aged in oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.
