Château Siaurac - Lalande de Pomerol

Château Siaurac - Lalande de Pomerol - 2005 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Château Siaurac - Lalande de Pomerol

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Red
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ABV
14.5%
Serving
16° - 18° C
Food Pairings
LambBeefVenisonGame BirdsDuckCharcuterie and Cured Meats
Key Characteristics
High alcoholWarmingFull-bodiedRed fruitBlack fruitFloral

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Chateau Siaurac

Château Siaurac

Château Siaurac is a wine estate located in Lalande-de-Pomerol, a satellite appellation on the right bank of Bordeaux. This appellation sits adjacent to the prestigious Pomerol region, sharing...

Château Siaurac is a wine estate located in Lalande-de-Pomerol, a satellite appellation on the right bank of Bordeaux. This appellation sits adjacent to the prestigious Pomerol region, sharing similar terroir characteristics but offering wines at generally more accessible price points. The estate produces red wines from the classic right bank grape varieties.

Lalande-de-Pomerol is known for producing Merlot-dominant blends that exhibit the plush, fruit-forward character typical of Bordeaux's right bank. The appellation's clay and gravel soils are well-suited to Merlot cultivation, though many estates also incorporate Cabernet Franc to add structure and complexity to their wines. The region's wines tend to be more approachable in their youth compared to their Left Bank counterparts, while still offering good aging potential.

Château Siaurac's wines follow the traditional right bank approach, blending Merlot with Cabernet Franc to create wines that express the character of this terroir. The estate's wines represent the accessible yet quality-focused style that has made Lalande-de-Pomerol an attractive option for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking value without compromising on regional authenticity.

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90...
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these are the wines from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former is focused (at the top level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter pair on on Merlot.

The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines based on Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These range from dry whites to challenge the best from the Burgundy region (Pessac-Léognan is particularly renowned) to the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.
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Lalande-de-Pomerol

Lalande-de-Pomerol

Lalande-de-Pomerol is an appellation located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France, positioned directly north of the famous Pomerol appellation. The appellation was established in 1954 and covers...

Lalande-de-Pomerol is an appellation located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France, positioned directly north of the famous Pomerol appellation. The appellation was established in 1954 and covers approximately 1,100 hectares across two communes: Lalande-de-Pomerol and Néac. The vineyards sit on a plateau that extends the geological formations found in neighboring Pomerol.

The terroir consists primarily of gravel and sand soils with underlying clay, though it lacks the distinctive iron-rich crasse de fer layer that characterizes parts of Pomerol. The climate is oceanic with Atlantic influences moderating temperatures. Merlot dominates plantings, typically comprising 60-80% of vineyard area, with Cabernet Franc as the primary supporting variety and smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon. The appellation produces exclusively red wines under AOC regulations.

Lalande-de-Pomerol wines typically display the approachable, fruit-forward character associated with Right Bank Bordeaux, though generally with less concentration than their Pomerol neighbors. The wines show ripe red and dark fruit flavors with soft tannins, making them accessible in their youth while still developing complexity with age. The Merlot-dominant blends tend to emphasize plushness and elegance rather than power, with Cabernet Franc adding structure and spice notes.

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