Chateau de Lavernette - Beaujolais Blanc 2019 (750ml) Cornas

Chateau de Lavernette - Beaujolais Blanc 2019 (750ml) CornasSurface of production: 3. 05 ha (7. 54 acres) Exposition: South, South East Soil: Sandy clay with veins of chalk Average age of vines : 20 years Grape variety : Chardonnay Pruning: Guyot pruning Harvest: Hand harvested Yield: 55Hl ha (2. 9 tons acre) Serving temperature: 9 12 C (48 54F) Aging potential: 5 years or more Winemaking: The hand picked grapes were whole cluster pressed in a gentle pneumatic press and gravity fed to the tank to be cold

Soils on the terraces consist of deep alluvial fans

Blend: 83% Petite Sirah

working with tenacity and love for the land of the Langhe

It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a dense

also pretein with heavy sauces and cured cheeses

96-98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

and endurance

the estate has left its mark on the region for centuries

93-95 Antonio Galloni for Vinous: "The 2022 Gruaud-Larose is 83% Cabernet

and bright summer berries

raspberries and licorice

berry-oriented Chianti Classico here showing some fine herbs