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Chateau du Courlat is a red wine from the Lussac-Saint-Emilion wine growing appellation. It is owned by the Bordeaux negociant JB Audy / Famille Bourotte. Lussac-Saint-Emilion is located on Bordeaux’s right bank and is one of the “satellite” appellations of Saint-Emilion itself. The wines from here often offer great value compared to wines from the neighbouring Saint-Emilion region.
Jean-Baptiste Audy is a family-owned business. It was founded in 1906 when Audy settled in Libourne, and began a wine trading company along the banks of the Dordogne river, on the celebrated Quai du Priourat, well known for its many wine merchant offices.
The company distributes all the leading wines of Bordeaux, with a clear preference for the Right Bank, and most particularly the appellation of Pomerol. Audy’s grandson Pierre Bourotte ran the company from 1991 to 2002, and Pierre’s son, Jean-Baptiste Bourotte took over in 2003.
As well as the negociant business, the company owns several Chateaux, including Chateau Bonalgue in Pomerol, Chateau Les Hauts-Conseillants in Lalande-de-Pomerol and Clos de Clocher also in Pomerol.
Chateau du Courlat was once owned by the Seigneurs Barons de Montagne, and the first vines were planted at the property in the Middle Ages. The slopes of Lussac were sought after for the quality of their clay soils, peppered with traces of limestone.
Today, the estate consists of 17 hectares with 4 under vin,e and as Robert Parker says, it is “always among the best in the appellation”. They produce three wines, two red wines and a rosé.
Chateau du Courlat has a vibrant, red colour with a rich, aromatic nose. There are savoury notes combined with ripe aromas of blueberry, plum and chocolate. It is medium-bodied and succulent on the palate with generous and silky tannins and a touch of freshness from the Cabernet Franc. Good, clean and lively finish.
Great with red meat dishes, roasted, braised or grilled. Try with an oven baked Camembert.
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