• Château Aux Graves de la Laurence - Ampelos Biturica (2020)
Château Aux Graves de la Laurence

Ampelos Biturica 2020

All six red Bordeaux grapes in one bottle, dark berries and toasty notes, best decanted when young.

Red wine · Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmenère · Bordeaux, France · 0.75 L

CHF 33.00per bottle · incl. VAT

  • By Planzer in 1 to 2 working days. Shipping CHF 12, free from 12 bottles. Switzerland only.
  • You can return unopened bottles within 30 days.
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  • We only sell wine to people aged 18 and over.
In the glass and in the cellar

Vintage: 2020

Grape variety: 45% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 3% Carménère

Origin: AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, Saint-Loubès, France

Vineyard: Family-run winery located on a gravelly hilltop with clayey subsoil, between Bordeaux and Libourne. The vineyards are traditionally farmed, with manual harvesting, defoliation, and thinning, similar to the practices of Grands Crus.

Soils: Gravel on clay. The soil drains well and stores heat, which suits the ripening of the six Bordeaux varieties.

Climate: Temperate Atlantic climate with sufficient sunshine and rainfall, which led to a balanced ripening of the grapes.

Vinification: Traditional maceration in stainless steel tanks with temperature-controlled fermentation. Subsequent aging in French oak barrels to enhance complexity and structure.

Maturation: 12 months in French oak

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Tasting Note: Deep ruby red. Complex aromas of dark berries, spices, and subtle roasted notes on the nose. Full-bodied on the palate with well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, elegant finish.

Food recommendation: Ideal with beef, game dishes or mature cheese.

This cuvée was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2023 Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants and received a 1-star rating in the 2023 Hachette des Vins Guide for its balance and aging potential.

Is it for you?

Three questions before you order.

1How does it taste?

  • Body
  • Acidity
  • Tannin

Our assessment, relative to our range

Aromas

  • dark berries
  • spice
  • toasty notes

2What do you usually drink?

If you like one of these, this one is for you:

  • Rioja Crianza
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Style: Bold and savoury (red)

3What are you eating?

  • Beef
  • Game
  • Strong cheese

Serve at 16 to 18 °C.

Château Aux Graves de la Laurence

The winery

Château Aux Graves de la Laurence

Bernard Hébrard ran the laboratory in Grézillac. When he retired in 2003, he and his wife Marie-Odile bought a neglected estate in Saint-Loubès, where the two of them now harvest by hand.

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Still unsure?

Who is Bernard Hébrard?

Bernard Hébrard, an experienced oenologist. He ran the laboratory at Grézillac and the wine service of the Gironde chamber of agriculture. After retiring in 2003, he and his wife Marie-Odile bought a neglected estate in Saint-Loubès. Since then the two have farmed 2.24 hectares with hand picking, leaf removal and green harvesting, the way the Grands Crus do it.

How fast does the wine reach me?

Planzer delivers it in 1 to 2 working days. Shipping CHF 12, free from 12 bottles. We only deliver within Switzerland.

Can I return bottles?

Yes, unopened bottles in their original packaging within 30 days. Write to us first at shop@uncorkme-now.com, then you get a return label.

And if a wine is corked?

If a wine is faulty, for example corked, write to us straight away at shop@uncorkme-now.com. We will look at it with you.

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