Guelbenzu Lautus 2016  £36.94

Bodegas Guelbenzu Lautus

Guelbenzu’s history goes back to 1851, when it was reported that taxes were paid in demijohns of wine sold by Don Martín María Guelbenzu.

It was his son, Miguel Guelbenzu, who modernised and developed the winery, gaining significant awards in 1880 in the form of medals and accolades which were to form an integral part of the company’s image and to figure on the labels of its range of wines, as can still be seen today.

The top wine from the property, Lautus has a certain Bordeaux style to it with its emphasis on Cabernet and Merlot in the blend, along with Graciano and Syrah.

Aged for 18 months in new French oak, this gets the best treatment to compliment the best grapes from the property.

Cherry red colour with a high layer. Complex and elegant on the nose, with notes of spices, toast and balsamic. In the mouth, it is round, fleshy, elegant and full-bodied.

This red pairs well with Roasts and meats with intense flavour. 

Serve at 16 to 18°C.