Château des Laurets, part of Édouard de Rothschild’s portfolio of Bordeaux estates, delivers wines that blend approachable fruit with the structural integrity associated with the region’s best producers. The 2018 vintage, warm and balanced, gave wines with bright fruit and supple tannins — and this Laurets shows that character clearly, offering richness without heaviness.
On the nose, aromas of ripe blackcurrant, wild blackberry and plum are complemented by cedar, graphite and a quietly savoury hint of dried herbs. There’s an approachable complexity here, with the fruit driven forward but not without nuance. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, with juicy dark fruit framed by polished, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity that keeps the wine lively. Subtle spice and a touch of tobacco leaf emerge toward a smooth, persistent finish.
This is Bordeaux Supérieur with charm and balance — easy to enjoy now yet shaped with enough structure to pair well with food or short-term ageing.
Corked Points: 91/100
