Château Lauriers Designation Montagne Saint-Emilion Vineyard Size 45 ha Soil type Limestone and clay Vine varieties 70% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Planting density 5500 vines/ha Average vine age 25 years Vine growing conditions Natural grass cover Pruning method Double Guyot Grape harvesting Hand picked from October 5th. Vinification Cold maceration, winemaking stainless steel tanks. Automatic temperature control system. Micro oxygenation in tank. Malo-lactic fermentation in tanks. Maturing - Ageing 30% in second fill barrels, rest in tanks Duration : 14 months http://edrh-wines.com/