Château LAVILLE
EXIMIUS
AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Alain et Hervé FAYE
Geographical location :
Located at the western edge of the Entre Deux Mers region in the village of Saint Sulpice and Cameyrac, the estate overlooks the Dordogne valley.
GPS location :
Latitude : 44.908049 | Longitude : -0.397727
History :
Château Laville is located on the historic site of a Roman Villa. The family-owned estate which includes a vineyard of 40 ha is presently managed by the third generation of the FAYE family. The vineyard has been replanted in 1961 following the terrible frosts of 1956.
Terroir :
The vines of the vineyard in a single block are planted in a soil consisting of gravel and alios (sand hardened by a ferruginous cement).
10 ha are dedicated to the production of this wine.
Production : approx. 60 000 bottles per year
Wine-growing/Winemaking :
EXIMIUS is the flagship of château Laville ( Eximius : Unmatched).
Sustainable farming practices are applied : organic fertilisation, grassing down, leaf removal while ensuring a large foliar surface.
It is produced from the oldest vines whose grapes are sorted very carefully during the harvest. Long vatting at a high temperature in order to extract the tannins and flavours.
Blending : Merlot 95%, Malbec 5%.
Vine density: 5 000 vinestocks/ha
Tasting :
Deep purple colour, fruity nose, elegant tannins. Outstanding combination of strength and smoothness on the palate. Harmonious wine.
Pairs well with red meats and various cheese. Serve at 18°C
Aging :
Pleasant to drink after 5 years of cellaring.
Aging potential : 15 years
Awards :
Medals awarded at Los Angeles Wine and Spirit Competition and Concours Général Agricole Paris…