This Cuvée Bastien Reserve is Château Lauriga's top red wine. It's a unique blend of Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah grapes grown on very old vines. The harvest is influenced by the old vines, but also by the rich soil structure. The vines receive everything they need: abundant richness and finesse. The harvest is entirely hand-picked to select only the finest bunches. Each grape variety is harvested and fermented separately, after which the winemaker creates the blend for this Cuvée Bastien Reserve. The entire wine is aged for six to eight months in oak barrels, developing considerable power and richness.
It's a very full-bodied wine, and that's immediately apparent upon opening the bottle. We immediately smell abundant impressions of red fruit, jam, and notes of licorice and sweet spices. In the glass, it erupts garnet red with a purple sheen. As we hold the glass, our senses are captivated by notes of black fruit, cassis, vanilla, oak, a touch of spice, and a hint of licorice. A round and well-balanced palate, refined tannins, and hints of blackberry, cherry, vanilla, jam, and plum complete the experience.
