# Château Vignelaure Red 2018 Organic (2018)

- **Producer:** Château Vignelaure
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, eucalyptus, mint, black cherry, black plum, cedar, smoke, vanilla, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Château Vignelaure's 2018 Red is an organic wine from the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation, a region in Provence, France. The estate was established in the 1960s by Georges Brunet, who was among the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the area. The property is now owned by Bengt and Mette Sundstrom. The estate is notable for integrating viticulture with a contemporary art collection. The 2018 vintage was influenced by a warm European summer.

## Interesting facts

- Founded by a former Bordeaux estate owner.
- Combines wine production with a modern art gallery.
- Pioneered Cabernet Sauvignon in Provence.
- Vineyards are situated at high altitudes (350-480m).

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine, ripe tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in richer meat dishes. Its complexity can stand up to robust flavors, while its freshness helps to cut through richness.

## Wine making process

Château Vignelaure 2018 Red undergoes traditional vinification with fermentation in stainless steel tanks for seven days at controlled temperatures. Indigenous yeasts are utilized, and pump-overs are part of the process. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with a portion of it spending time in barrels. The harvest is conducted manually with sorting. The estate follows organic farming practices.