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Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux
Chateau de Lavagnac · Bordeaux · France
$8.99
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Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A dry, medium-bodied Bordeaux with red-fruit character, balanced tannins, and a fresh finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Merlot-based Bordeaux, softer Cabernet blends, or food-friendly reds that are not overly oaky.
Why buy it
It delivers a recognizable Bordeaux profile at an everyday price, with verified estate and UPC details from the distributor and producer materials.
Best for
Grilled meats, roast poultry, cheese plates, and casual dinners.
Style
Right-Bank-leaning, Merlot-driven Bordeaux: dry, fresh, moderately tannic, and built for food.
Drinks like
Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Superieur, entry-level Saint-Emilion-style blends, and Old World Merlot-Cabernet blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly for Bordeaux drinkers, but still classic enough for shoppers who want a traditional Merlot-led blend.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled steak or burgers · roast chicken with herbs · venison sausage or game stew · aged cheddar, comte, or firm cow's milk cheeses
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- No long decant needed; open 20-30 minutes ahead if possible.
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux or standard red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release, fruit-forward Bordeaux; best enjoyed in the near term rather than cellared long.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux is a Merlot-led red Bordeaux from Sainte-Terre, near Saint-Emilion, with balanced fruity tannins and a fresh, easygoing finish. Expect a classic dry red built for weeknight meals, grilled meats, poultry, and cheese.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Bordeaux-style red blend
- Grapes
- 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Producer
- Chateau de Lavagnac
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Bordeaux AOC
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- 20 hectares in Sainte-Terre, about 5 km south of Saint-Emilion, on sandy-clay soil.
- Vessel:
- Temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
About the winery · Chateau de Lavagnac ›
Chateau de Lavagnac is a Bordeaux estate in Sainte-Terre, just south of the Saint-Emilion area. Maison Riviere describes the property as an old 15th-century fortin surrounded by about 20 hectares of contiguous vines. The estate produces red Bordeaux, red Bordeaux Superieur, and Bordeaux rose, with Michèle and Philippe Riviere listed as owners on the technical materials. The regular Bordeaux bottling is Merlot-led and made in temperature-controlled stainless steel for a fresh, accessible style.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux dry or sweet?
- Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux taste like?
- A dry, medium-bodied Bordeaux with red-fruit character, balanced tannins, and a fresh finish.
- What food pairs with Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux?
- It pairs well with grilled steak or burgers, roast chicken with herbs, venison sausage or game stew and aged cheddar, Comte, or firm cow's milk cheeses.
- How should I serve Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux?
- Serve at 60-65°F. No long decant needed; open 20-30 minutes ahead if possible. Glass: Bordeaux or standard red wine glass.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Chateau de Lavagnac Bordeaux?
- 750 ml bottle.