{"title":"Wine from Larroque","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/larroque_1-4416-800-600-90-100x200.jpg?v=1773512576\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarie Christine, the daughter of Henri Ducourt, purchased this prestigious left-bank property in 1979, which lies on the border of the Graves appellation. The 60-hectare vineyard was rapidly replanted and the château building, which dates from 1348, was restored. The family now produces three different-colored wines there: red, white and rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldedoutput1\"\u003eDate Founded: 1979\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldedoutput1\"\u003eOwner: Ducourt family\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1858, Ducourt family settled at Château des Combes in Ladaux, a small rural village in the south east of Bordeaux, in the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers area. Over time, new generations have followed in their footsteps; a passion for wine has become a profession, and their knowledge and the estate have grown ever greater as they have been passed down the line.\u003cbr\u003ePierre Ducourt, then his children and his grand-children farmed several hectares of vines that belonged to the estate. The arrival of the grandfather, Henri Ducourt, at the property marked an important turning point in the family business. He, with the help of his three children (Marie Christine, Philippe and Bernard), decided to drastically revitalize the company and turned the family vineyard into one of Bordeaux’s largest winemaking facilities, with 450 hectares of land and 14 chateaus in 6 different AOC's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crocodile is the emblem of Henri Ducourt’s vigorous business spirit, which lives on today, as strong as ever, in each family member. And what better ambassadors could exist to remind people that Entre-Deux-Mers is where this family adventure began?\u003cbr\u003eIn 1962, Henri Ducourt, a young winemaker, used to work 14 hours a day managing the 20 hectares of vines he had inherited from his father. He had a good friend, his neighbor, who owned 14 hectares and used to work with his two sons. At this time, suffice to say that running a vineyard was not the career that parents wished for their children, preferring instead to steer them towards more stable jobs. Some though, including Henri, were obstinate and unwilling to part from the vineyard. So, hard-working and hard-headed, Henri Ducourt slowly but surely bought the land and the vines of the neighboring producers and found himself by the mid-80’s at the head of almost 300 hectares of vineyards! One day, as much to poke fun as through admiration, the son of his friend drew a crocodile on a sign to represent the tenacity, lucidity and cold-blooded business spirit of Henri Ducourt, then planted this sign among the far-reaching vines of his neighbor.\u003cbr\u003eAmused by the gesture, Henri Ducourt was inspired by the crocodile when he rebuilt the winery and asked that the new vats were decorated with this symbol. Today, Henri’s children and grandchildren manage 450 hectares of vineyards, always persistent, ready for new challenges, and faithful to what their parents have built. The crocodile has since become the emblem of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldedoutput1\"\u003eWinery Acreage: 141 acres - 15-30 years old vines\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldedoutput1\"\u003eWinery Production: 200,000 \/ \u003cspan class=\"suffix\"\u003e9L cases\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldedoutput1\"\u003eVarietals Produced: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldedoutput1\"\u003eWinemaker: Jérémy DUCOURT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraduated as Oenologist in 2002 (University of Toulouse).\u003cbr\u003eBefore joining Ducourt in 2014, he worked for various estates : \u003cbr\u003e- Domaine de l’Hortus in Pic Saint Loup\u003cbr\u003e- Les caves de Sieur d’Arques in Limoux\u003cbr\u003e- Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé in Pessac Léognan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ducourt's have always known that quality grapes are essential for making a good wine. Therefore they take the utmost care in the vineyards, to get the best from every plot of land. The size of the business also allows them to make numerous investments in the latest tools, which enable  to unite traditional knowledge with the latest technologies, and therefore become ever more precise and respectful of the environment in their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest equipment\u003cbr\u003eThey regularly invest in new equipment for two main reasons : a desire to constantly evolve and improve quality while reducing the amount of strenuous and dangerous work undertaken by their co-workers.\u003cbr\u003eWith the development of the vineyard's surface, the harvests are now carried out with the help of the latest generation of harvesting machines, which make it possible to collect the grapes in the cool of the morning. Harvest is quicker offering more flexibility and quality improvement.\u003cbr\u003eAmong the latest acquisitions is a machine that allows to plant using a GPS guidance as well as an innovative and precise spraying system and flexible frames that allow to reduce waste and the amount of treatment products used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Grand-Cru-worthy setup\u003cbr\u003eThe family invests in equipment that is worthy of a Grand Cru, and therefore push further in the constant quest for quality, which applies to the entire range of wines.\u003cbr\u003eThe new pressing system allows them to press the grapes in a completely inert environment to prevent any oxygenation of the juice and to preserve the aromas of each varietal, to obtain more intense and fresher wines. The wineries and the stainless-steel vats are thermo-regulated in order to keep the juice in the best conditions possible and to maintain complete control over the entire fermentation process. They have also invested in a cross-flow filtration system for filtering wines before bottling, which ensures optimal quality and no waste. Finally, to improve safety for the co-workers they also regularly invest in new equipment such as carbon-monoxide detectors, helping to prevent accidents including asphyxiation during the cleaning of the vats. The most recent investment to date involves the bottling line that was set up with the collaboration of the employees in order to reduce their workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 generations of shared experience\u003cbr\u003eThey have the good fortune to be able to build on several generations of winemaking experience and produce wines that respect their local typicity.  They frequently organize tastings of two old vintages so as to improve their understanding of the wines’ evolution over time, and so as to be able to really tell people when is the best time to drink the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"larroque-bordeaux-blanc-2023","title":"Larroque Bordeaux Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarroque Bordeaux Blanc is made from 73% Sauvignon Blanc and 27% Colombard.No oak. : Pale yellow with green tints.Nose : Complex aromas of white flowers, exotic fruits, citrus and boxwood, with a touch of minerality.Mouth : Aromatic, with a nice richness and freshness. Predominant flavors of tart, crisp fruit.Marie-Christine, the daughter of Henri Ducourt, purchased this prestigious left-bank in 1979, which lies on the border of the Graves appellation. The 60-hectare vineyard was rapidly replanted and the chteau building, which dates from 1348, was restored. Our family now produces three different-colored wines there: red, white and ros.Grown on loamy-clay soil.Harvest : Machine harvesting in the cool, early morningMaceration : Skin-contact maceration for several hours, depending on ripeness, and pressingFermentation : Beginning of the cold alcoholic fermentation (12 C 53 F) then an increase in temperature to finish the fermentation at 20 C 68 F.Enjoy this wine as an aperitif or during the meal with fish, seafood or chicken salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larroque","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949191327791,"sku":"450508","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/chateau_larroque_bordeaux_blanc_nv_hq_label_48ef087e-f98c-4a0b-86bd-64129ee3b35e.jpg?v=1771491154"},{"product_id":"chateau-larroque-bordeaux-superieur-2020","title":"Chateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur Rouge is a blend of 51% Merlot and 49% Cabernet Sauvignon.Nose : Red fruits, almond and hazelnut, with a faint vanilla aroma.Mouth : The silky, velvety attack reveals a pleasant, concentrated and well structured wine. It offers a combination of fruits pastes' flavors, licorice and toasted notes, and an elegant finish.The 60-hectare vineyard was rapidly replanted and the chteau building, which dates from 1348, was restored. Our family now produces three different-colored wines there: red, white and ros.Fermentation : Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26 C 78 F then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30 C 86 F. Running off and pressing,separation of the press and free-run juice. Malolactic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 18 C 64 F- 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards Decanter : Dark garnet hueMarie-Christine, the daughter of Henri Ducourt, purchased this prestigious left-bank in 1979, which lies on the border of the Graves appellation. Grown on loamy-clay soil.Macration : Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24 to 48 hoursEnjoy this wine with charcuterie, roasted meats, BBQ, cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larroque","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949252210735,"sku":"451530","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/chateau_larroque_bordeaux_superieur_rouge_nv_hq_label_76041a61-4290-4af3-be0e-444baab1d77d.jpg?v=1771492224"},{"product_id":"larroque-bordeaux-blanc-2024","title":"Larroque Bordeaux Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarroque Bordeaux Blanc is made from 73% Sauvignon Blanc and 27% Colombard.No oak. : Pale yellow with green tints.Nose : Complex aromas of white flowers, exotic fruits, citrus and boxwood, with a touch of minerality.Mouth : Aromatic, with a nice richness and freshness. Predominant flavors of tart, crisp fruit.Marie-Christine, the daughter of Henri Ducourt, purchased this prestigious left-bank in 1979, which lies on the border of the Graves appellation. The 60-hectare vineyard was rapidly replanted and the chteau building, which dates from 1348, was restored. 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Predominant flavors of tart, crisp fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eMarie-Christine, the daughter of Henri Ducourt, purchased this prestigious left-bank property in 1979, which lies on the border of the Graves appellation. \u003cbr\u003eThe 60-hectare vineyard was rapidly replanted and the château building, which dates from 1348, was restored. \u003cbr\u003eOur family now produces three different-colored wines there: red, white and rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eGrown on loamy-clay soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eHarvest : Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning\u003cbr\u003eMaceration : Skin-contact maceration for several hours, depending on ripeness, and pressing\u003cbr\u003eFermentation : Beginning of the cold alcoholic fermentation (12°C \/ 53°F) then an increase in temperature to finish the fermentation at 20°C \/ 68°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eEnjoy this wine as an aperitif or during the meal with fish, seafood or chicken salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"timelesswines.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076737523759,"sku":"452174","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/chateau_larroque_bordeaux_blanc_nv_hq_bottle_082b6bc4-0668-449a-8b1e-3dba48f975b9.jpg?v=1774853119"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-larroque.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}