The Producer
Château Larruau is noted on the birth certificate of the former Château Dubignon Talbot, a wine recognized in the 19th century, whose noble status was then endorsed by a place as a 3rd Classified Growth during the 1855 classification.
Subsequently, shared and dispersed several times, the estate, which would ultimately be stripped of its name, a guarantee of its notoriety, gradually sees its image fade over time. So much so that after World War II, Bernard Château's grandfather, the current owner, faced with economic difficulties, was forced to sell part of his vineyard, now reduced to a few hectares.
It will be Bernard Château who will later take on the heavy task of reconstructing an estate around this residual vineyard, with the limited means initially allocated to him… His energy, his attachment to the family land, supported by the help of his sister and brother, will be the driving forces, starting in 1971, of a relentless search, made up of successive purchases and exchanges of land that will ultimately form an excellent terroir of 12 hectares. In 1980, this new ensemble will take the name of Larruau in the neighborhood of the village of Margaux where the former Château Dubignon is located…
In 2019, Bernard Château decides to abandon the direct management of his estate. Unmoved by the siren calls attracted by this enticing wine heritage, he decides to entrust the responsibility to Miguel Martinho, owner of the eponymous château, with whom he formed a friendship in the early 1990s. Under the watchful eye of its owner, Miguel, well-versed in the best vineyard techniques thanks to his work as a wine entrepreneur, is then committed to continuing the work begun…
The Wine
Manual harvests
• Sorting before and after destemming
• Alcoholic fermentation in tanks
- 50% New barrels
- 40% 1-year-old barrels
- 10% 2-year-old barrels
100% French Oak barrels
Tasting
The color, a deep and bright red, reveals all the concentration of this great vintage. The nose is seduced by its aromas of well-ripened red and black fruits, enriched with delicate notes of sweet spices and perfectly integrated oak. On the palate, the wine offers a broad and silky texture, supported by fine tannins and a beautiful freshness that gives it balance and elegance. The finish, long and persistent, elegantly extends the expression of the Margaux terroir and promises excellent aging potential.