Chateau L'Arrosee Vintage 2003 VINTAGE WINES 2014

Chateau L'Arrosee Vintage 2003 VINTAGE WINES 2014Chteau L'Arrose is a former Saint milion Grand Cru Classe estate, purchased by Domaines Clarence Dillon (of Chateau Haut Brion fame) as part of the takeover of Chteau Tertre Daugay in 2011, and renamed Chateau Quintas it is the fifth property in the Dillon portfolio. The L'Arrose estate, located on the southern edge of Saint milion, produced a traditional Right Bank Bordeaux blend labeled Chteau L'Arrose until 2012. The 2003 vintage is remembered for

In the broader genre context: “At their best

colour still remarkably youthful

These plots are planted on clay-limestone soils in the middle and top of the hillside

an English soldier and governor of Guyenne who was defeated in battle by the French at Castillon in 1453

A classic and long lived

For this wine he buys grapes from several vineyards like Eola-Amity in Oregon

Through a measured winemaking approach that reflects a thoughtful combination of innovation and respect for tradition

capsule good label good

dark spices

which give the wine exceptional intensity and richness of flavour

Château L'Arrosée is a former Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classe estate

In Michael Broadbents book "Wine Vintages" he names it as one of the wines of the vintage