Château Lagarde Excellence 2020

From 30-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils in the rolling hills overlooking the Gironde Estuary, Excellence 2020 is a hand-harvested blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Malbec. Aged 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, it is a wine of real depth and elegance with only 2,000 bottles produced.

In the glass
Ripe blackberry and dark cherry, with remarkable depth, complexity, and silky tannins. A harmonious balance of power and refinement.

Pairs well with

• Charcuterie and cured meats
• Meat dishes and aged cheeses
• Dark chocolate fondant

At a glance

• Blend: 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
• Soils: Clay-limestone
• Vine age: 30 years
• Aging: 10 to 12 months in oak barrels
• Alcohol: 14%
• Production: 2,000 bottles
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 10 to 15 years