Maisons Roses de Lafaurie 2021

The fruitiness and freshness of a Bordeaux Rosé

The estate

An 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is located on one of the most prestigious sweet wine terroirs in the world. Owned by Silvio Denz since 2014, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a leader in the Sauternes terroir, producing wines that are internationally renowned for their quality.

The wine

Unveiled as a limited edition, the Maisons Roses de Lafaurie Peyraguey wine is the fruit of a collaboration with the Dubourdieu family, joint shareholders of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey. This Bordeaux rosé is the expression of two fine Bordeaux grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, that stem from the Pujols area located near the estate. The bottle of Maisons Roses de Lafaurie 2021 is adorned with the engraving "Femmes et Raisins" (Women and Grapes) designed by René Lalique in 1928.

The vineyard

Maisons Roses de Lafaurie Peyraguey is a Bordeaux rosé wine made from vines located on clay-limestone soils in the Pujols sur Ciron area, to the south of Bordeaux. This terroir enjoys an excellent reputation with wines known for their finesse and aromatic intensity.

Vinification and ageing

Direct inerted press, slow extraction. Cold stabilisation for 7 days before fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (75%)

Merlot (25%).

Maisons Roses de Lafaurie Peyraguey 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

The Maisons Roses de Lafaurie 2021 vintage exhibits an alluring expression of the grape varieties that the blend comprises. The fruity expression and freshness of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety blends harmoniously with the roundness of the Merlot grapes.

Food and wine pairing

This Bordeaux rosé wine will complement a gourmet salad, cold cuts of meat, cheeses or cuisine from the South of France.