Bordeaux · France
Château du Courlat
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Do you know the feeling when a winery is located so idyllically that you immediately get into a holiday mood? That is exactly what awaits you at Château du Courlat in Lussac-Saint-Émilion.
The Bourotte family farms 17 hectares here, surrounded by meadows, forests, and a pond – a paradise for deer, ducks, and cranes. The wine consists of around 80 percent Merlot, supplemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and matures for 15 months in French oak barrels.
In the glass, you can expect velvety aromas of plum, black fruits, and cedar wood. The wine is round, fresh, and has a long finish. Perfect with a duck breast or a cozy evening with friends. Just give it a try!
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Château du Courlat —
Merlot terroir of the Bourotte family in Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Château du Courlat is located in northern Bordeaux, in the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation — one of the so-called satellite Saint-Émilions, which often stand in the shadow of the big names but keep up in terms of craftsmanship. The Bourotte family farms 17 hectares here, nestled between meadows, forest, and a pond that gives the estate its quiet, almost secluded character.
The vines consist of around 80% Merlot, supplemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon — a composition that suits the clay-rich soil of the region and gives the wine its typically soft structure. After the harvest, the wine matures for 15 months in French oak barrels. The result is a Bordeaux with a velvety texture, aromas of plum and dark berries, as well as a subtle cedar wood note on the finish.
At the table, Château du Courlat goes particularly well with duck breast — the fruit of the Merlot mirrors the fat of the poultry without overpowering it. A glass is also worth it with braised lamb or a ripe Comté.