# Château Les Tuileries (2024)

- **Producer:** Château Les Tuileries
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €27
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, red berry, vanilla

## About this wine

Château Les Tuileries by Château Les Tuileries is a red wine from the 2024 vintage, produced in the Lalande-de-Pomerol AOC in Bordeaux, France. The estate, owned by the Quet family, cultivates primarily Merlot on its 2.5-hectare plot. The region's gravelly soils and climate are conducive to producing wines with bright fruit and freshness. The 2024 vintage has been noted for its vibrant red cherry and berry characteristics, earning it 88 points from Wine Enthusiast. The wine is bottled at the château by the proprietor, emphasizing a direct connection to the land and winemaking process.

## Interesting facts

- The estate spans just 2.5 hectares, a small plot for a Bordeaux château.
- Lalande-de-Pomerol wines are often seen as a more accessible, yet equally charming, alternative to Pomerol.
- The wine's name, 'Les Tuileries,' translates to 'The Tile Works,' hinting at historical land use.
- This wine received 88 points from Wine Enthusiast for the 2024 vintage.

## Food pairing

The wine's light body and fresh acidity are excellent for cutting through the richness of duck and lamb. Its supple tannins complement the protein in red meats, while the bright fruit notes can echo or contrast with accompanying sauces and herbs.

## Wine making process

Château Les Tuileries employs traditional winemaking techniques, with fermentation occurring in vats, often temperature-controlled to preserve freshness. While specific details for the 2024 vintage are still solidifying, past practices suggest a portion of the wine may be aged in oak barrels for a period, typically around 8 months, to add subtle complexity. The emphasis is on allowing the Merlot grapes, grown on gravelly soils, to express their inherent fruit character and the terroir of Lalande-de-Pomerol.