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Château La Baie de Lalo
Château La Baie de Lalo, organic Médoc: merlot and cabernet, Tradition and Prestige cuvées, direct from the estate...
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Château La Baie de Lalo, a family Cru Artisan in AOC Médoc
Château La Baie de Lalo
A small 2-hectare family estate in AOC Médoc, in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil (Gironde), run by Denis and Laëtitia Puyssegur. A Cru Artisan of the Médoc, farmed without chemical weedkiller. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two cuvees: Tradition (stainless steel) and Prestige (oak barrels). Artisanal production, direct.
Château La Baie de Lalo is a family wine estate located in the AOC Médoc appellation, in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyard. This small 2-hectare vineyard is run by Denis and Laëtitia Puyssegur, passionate winegrowers who chose to produce authentic wines, respectful of the terroir and faithful to the Médoc tradition. In 2008, Denis acquired 1.20 hectares of vines, marking the birth of the estate.
A Médoc vineyard cultivated with passion and respect for nature
Over the years, Denis and Laëtitia developed their vineyard while maintaining an artisanal, environmentally respectful approach. The estate grows the emblematic grapes of the Médoc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, perfectly suited to the gravelly terroirs of the appellation; they make it possible to craft balanced, structured wines with a beautiful ageing potential. In the vineyard, no chemical weedkiller is used, in order to preserve the life of the soils and the natural expression of the terroir.
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The first vintage and the signature of the estate
The year 2016 marked an important step with the production of the first vintage of Château La Baie de Lalo. This wine already reveals the estate's signature: a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering a balance between fruit, structure and elegance, typical of the great wines of the Médoc appellation. The estate produces approximately 12,500 bottles per year, which allows it to maintain meticulous work and a rigorous selection of the grapes.
Two cuvees to express the Médoc terroir
Château La Baie de Lalo offers two main cuvees, each highlighting a different expression of the Médoc terroir. To discover direct from the estate.
Cuvée Tradition
Red - AOC Médoc (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon), aged in stainless steel
The estate's accessible, authentic cuvee, aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit and the natural expression of the grapes. A Médoc with aromas of red and black fruits, a beautiful freshness and a balanced structure. Ideal to discover the style of Château La Baie de Lalo.
Cuvée Prestige
Red - AOC Médoc (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon), aged in oak barrels
The estate's cuvee for cellaring, aged in oak barrels, which brings complexity and aromatic depth. A Médoc with elegant oaky notes, a denser structure and a superior ageing potential. It pairs perfectly with red meats, game and characterful dishes.
A Cru Artisan of the Médoc
Distinction - member of the Syndicat des Crus Artisans du Médoc
Château La Baie de Lalo is a Cru Artisan of the Médoc, a historic recognition that distinguishes small family estates run with rigour. A guarantee of authenticity and artisanal work, as close as possible to the vine and the wine.
Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon on gravel
The emblematic grapes of the Médoc
The estate grows the two emblematic grapes of the Médoc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, perfectly suited to the gravelly terroirs of the appellation. Their blend gives balanced, structured wines with a beautiful ageing potential, in the great Médoc tradition.
A Cru Artisan of the Médoc, direct from the estate
An artisanal production in limited quantity
The estate produces approximately 12,500 bottles per year, which allows the winegrowers to maintain meticulous work and a rigorous selection of the grapes. The wines of Château La Baie de Lalo are mainly sold directly to individuals, favouring a privileged relationship between the winegrowers and lovers of Médoc wines. Each bottle reflects the estate's philosophy: respect for the terroir, precise work in the vineyard, artisanal production and passion for wine.
The spirit of Château La Baie de Lalo
A small 2-hectare family estate born in 2008, a Cru Artisan of the Médoc, run by Denis and Laëtitia Puyssegur without chemical weedkiller. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on the gravels of the Médoc, two cuvees (Tradition in stainless steel, Prestige in oak barrels), around 12,500 bottles per year, sold directly. The authenticity of a winegrower's wine.
Why choose Château La Baie de Lalo?
A Cru Artisan of the Médoc. A small family, artisanal estate, born in 2008 in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil.
Work respectful of nature. No chemical weedkiller, to preserve the life of the soils and the terroir.
The great Médoc grapes. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on gravel, for balanced wines for cellaring.
Two cuvees to discover. The Cuvée Tradition (stainless steel) and the Cuvée Prestige (oak barrels), direct.
Frequently asked questions about Château La Baie de Lalo
Why are Médoc wines renowned all over the world?
The wines of the Médoc appellation are famous for their elegance, structure and ageing potential. The traditional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, combined with the gravelly soils of the Médoc, makes it possible to produce complex, balanced wines that are among the greatest wines of Bordeaux. Château La Baie de Lalo is part of this tradition, on the scale of a family, artisanal estate.
Where is Château La Baie de Lalo located?
In Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil (33340), in the Médoc, in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyard. A small family estate of 2 hectares of vines, in AOC Médoc, on the gravelly terroirs of the appellation.
Who are Denis and Laëtitia Puyssegur?
The winegrowers of Château La Baie de Lalo, a passionate couple who chose to produce authentic wines, respectful of the terroir and faithful to the Médoc tradition. In 2008, Denis acquired 1.20 hectares of vines, marking the birth of the estate, developed since with an artisanal, environmentally respectful approach.
Is Château La Baie de Lalo organic?
In the vineyard, no chemical weedkiller is used, in order to preserve the life of the soils and the natural expression of the terroir. The estate is listed in organic farming (Agence Bio directory) and offers its wines as organic on the marketplace. It is also a Cru Artisan of the Médoc, a guarantee of demanding, artisanal work.
Which grapes does Château La Baie de Lalo grow?
The two emblematic grapes of the Médoc: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfectly suited to the gravelly terroirs of the appellation, they make it possible to craft balanced, structured wines with a beautiful ageing potential, in the great Médoc tradition.
What are the cuvees of Château La Baie de Lalo?
Two main cuvees, each highlighting a different expression of the terroir: the Cuvée Tradition, aged in stainless steel tanks, accessible and on the fruit; and the Cuvée Prestige, aged in oak barrels, more complex, structured and for cellaring.
What is the Cuvée Tradition?
The estate's accessible, authentic cuvee, aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit. A Médoc with aromas of red and black fruits, a beautiful freshness and a balanced structure, ideal to discover the style of Château La Baie de Lalo.
What is the Cuvée Prestige?
The estate's cuvee for cellaring, aged in oak barrels that bring it complexity and aromatic depth. A Médoc with elegant oaky notes, a denser structure and a superior ageing potential, ideal with red meats, game and characterful dishes.
What is a Cru Artisan of the Médoc?
A historic recognition of the Médoc, which distinguishes small family estates run with rigour, where the winegrower works the vine and the wine themselves. Château La Baie de Lalo, a member of the Syndicat des Crus Artisans du Médoc, embodies this artisanal and authentic spirit.
How many bottles does Château La Baie de Lalo produce?
The estate produces approximately 12,500 bottles per year, which allows the winegrowers to maintain meticulous work and a rigorous selection of the grapes. The wines are mainly sold directly to individuals, favouring a privileged relationship between the winegrowers and lovers of Médoc wines.
What food pairings work with the Château La Baie de Lalo wines?
The Cuvée Tradition, fresh and fruity, accompanies grills, white meats and cheeses; the Cuvée Prestige, more structured and oaky, elevates red meats, game and characterful dishes. Two Médoc wines to serve at room temperature, with fine slow-cooked or roasted cuts.
Can you buy the Château La Baie de Lalo wines directly?
Yes: the wines are mainly sold directly, and the cuvees are available here, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, a Cru Artisan of the Médoc
Château La Baie de Lalo: a small 2-hectare family wine estate in AOC Médoc, in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil (Gironde), run by Denis and Laëtitia Puyssegur. Born in 2008, first vintage in 2016; a Cru Artisan of the Médoc, farmed without chemical weedkiller. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on gravelly terroirs; around 12,500 bottles per year, mainly sold directly.
Two cuvees in AOC Médoc: the Cuvée Tradition (aged in stainless steel, on the fruit) and the Cuvée Prestige (aged in oak barrels, for cellaring)