Château La CHAPELLE 2023 Organic Saint-EMILION 75 cl

Description

Château La Chapelle 2023 – Organic Bordeaux Wine from Saint-Émilion

Château La Chapelle 2023 is an organic red wine produced in the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Made entirely from Merlot, it reflects the distinctive terroir of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse and the expertise of winemaker Béatrice Larribière.

A family-owned Bordeaux estate

The estate's history dates back to 1925, when Georges Larribière acquired a property combining vineyards, farmland and meadows.

Successive generations developed the vineyard while preserving its family heritage.

In 1997, Béatrice Larribière took over the winemaking operation after completing viticultural studies and gaining professional experience in Australia and California.

Her commitment to environmentally responsible viticulture led to organic certification beginning with the 2012 vintage.

An exceptional Merlot vineyard

The estate covers approximately 15 hectares of continuous vineyard land situated at the foot of the Saint-Émilion hillsides.

Its silty clay soils provide favourable growing conditions for Merlot, the only grape variety cultivated for Château La Chapelle.

The average vine age is approximately 48 years, although some remarkable parcels contain vines more than a century old.

These older vines form an important part of the estate's heritage.

Traditional winemaking and tank maturation

The grapes are gently pressed using traditional vertical presses, including one inherited from Béatrice's grandfather.

Fermentation takes place in concrete vats, allowing controlled oxygen exchange during winemaking.

The wine is subsequently matured in tanks rather than oak barrels, preserving the natural fruit character and distinctive expression of the vineyard.

Tasting notes and food pairings

Château La Chapelle offers aromas of blackberries, dark berries, spices and subtle woodland nuances.

The palate combines generous fruit, rounded texture and ripe, structured tannins.

Its elegant finish reflects the character of Merlot grown on Saint-Émilion's clay-rich soils.

This organic Bordeaux wine is particularly well suited to roasted lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses.

Serve between 16 and 18°C. Gentle aeration before serving can help reveal its aromatic complexity.