Château Lafont Menaut Red Les Capucins Pessac-Léognan AOC 2022

Château Lafont Menaut is a red wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged in barriques on south-facing clay-limestone soil. The nose reveals aromas of ripe black fruits, blackberry and blackcurrant, with a supple palate structured by fine tannins.

Who produces Château Lafont Menaut Les Capucins Pessac-Léognan AOP 2022 red wine?

The name Château Lafont Menaut comes from the "La Fontaine de Menaut" estate, whose land belonged in the 18th century to Baron de Montesquieu, a writer and winemaker. For twenty years, Philibert Perrin, owner of the château and co-owner of Château Carbonnieux, has been producing white and red wines there.

On what terroir is Château Lafont Menaut Les Capucins Pessac-Léognan AOP 2022 red wine produced?

The vineyard is planted on south-facing clay-limestone soil resting on a layer of aster-bearing limestone, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

How is Château Lafont Menaut Les Capucins Pessac-Léognan AOP 2022 red wine vinified and aged?

Vineyard work includes soil management, simple Guyot pruning, shoot thinning and leaf pulling. The wine is aged in barriques.

What is the tasting profile of Château Lafont Menaut Les Capucins Pessac-Léognan AOP 2022 red wine?

The nose is expressive, dominated by aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant. On the palate, the attack is supple and round, supported by fine but well-present tannins, with flavors of black fruits.