Chateau Larose Perganson 2008

Chateau Larose Perganson 2008 is a Haut-Médoc Bordeaux red wine bottled at 13% ABV in a standard 750ml bottle. Designated Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2020 and carrying a Wine-Searcher aggregate score of 88/100, this vintage represents a mature Left Bank claret built on a classic Cabernet-dominant blend with over fifteen years of bottle age.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13%  |  Origin: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France  |  Vintage: 2008  |  Producer: Vignobles de Larose

Production & Heritage

Larose Perganson is produced by Vignobles de Larose and château-bottled in the cellars at neighboring Larose-Trintaudon. The blend for the 2008 vintage is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot — a composition that leans on Cabernet structure while drawing roundness from a generous Merlot component. Vinification follows traditional Bordelais methods: fermentation and maceration lasted approximately three weeks, after which the wine matured for 12 to 16 months in oak barrels. Though the estate lacks its own château building, its production adheres strictly to the organic specifications charter, and its quality earned the Cru Bourgeois Supérieur classification.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry, layered with dark chocolate and subtle graphite undertones. With air, secondary notes of tobacco and a faint barnyard character emerge, signaling the wine's maturity.

Taste: The palate entry is taut and fresh, with ripe dark and red fruit flavors carried by a firm but resolved tannic structure. At mid-palate, spice and caramel oak tones integrate smoothly with sweet berry fruit, creating an attractively balanced interplay between fruit purity and oak influence. The 2008's acidity keeps everything precise and lifted despite the wine's age.

Finish: Medium to long, with a slightly oaky signature that gives way to lingering ripe red fruit. The tannins remain grippy enough to provide texture but have softened considerably, leaving a clean, mineral-edged conclusion.

How to Drink Larose Perganson 2008

At over fifteen years old, this Haut-Médoc is best served slightly below room temperature — around 16–18°C — in a large-bowled Bordeaux glass to let its evolved aromatics open fully. Decanting for 30 to 45 minutes will help the wine shed any bottle-aged reticence. Given its maturity and complexity, drinking neat alongside food is the ideal approach rather than mixing in cocktails.

Best For

• A Bordeaux dinner pairing with roasted lamb or braised short ribs
• Gifting a wine enthusiast interested in aged Left Bank vintages
• Building out a vertical tasting of Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois wines
• Marking a 2008 birth-year or anniversary celebration

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Larose Perganson 2008 taste like? It delivers concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, dark chocolate, tobacco, and graphite, held together by a taut, fresh structure and ripe tannins. Oak-derived spice and caramel flavors integrate into the fruit without overwhelming it.

How does Larose Perganson compare to Château Larose-Trintaudon? Both wines are produced by the same team at Vignobles de Larose and share cellar facilities, but Larose Perganson typically carries a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and is considered the more structured, concentrated wine of the two. Larose-Trintaudon tends to be a softer, more immediately approachable Haut-Médoc.

Is Larose Perganson 2008 good for sipping neat? Yes — with over fifteen years of bottle age, the tannins have mellowed significantly, making it well-suited for drinking on its own or alongside a meal. A brief decant will help the wine's complex secondary aromas fully develop in the glass.

Where is Larose Perganson made? It is produced in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, by Vignobles de Larose. The wine is château-bottled in the cellars at the neighboring Larose-Trintaudon estate.

What foods pair well with Larose Perganson 2008? Roasted rack of lamb complements the wine's Cabernet structure and herbal undertones. Braised beef cheeks mirror its depth and dark fruit character. Aged Comté or Gruyère cheese echoes the nutty, caramel oak notes. Duck confit provides richness that the wine's acidity can cut through. A dark chocolate tart bridges to the cocoa tones on the nose.

What sizes does Larose Perganson come in? The standard bottling is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this wine.

Is Larose Perganson 2008 worth the price? Larose Perganson positions as a mid-value Haut-Médoc, punching above its price tier with a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur designation and an 88-point Wine-Searcher aggregate. For a fully mature Bordeaux from a respected appellation, it represents strong value relative to classified growths from the same vintage.

Why Larose Perganson 2008?

This is a rare opportunity to drink a properly aged Haut-Médoc at a fraction of what classified-growth 2008s command. The Cru Bourgeois Supérieur designation — earned in 2020 after a rigorous multi-year evaluation — confirms the estate's consistent quality across vintages. With its traditional three-week maceration and 12-to-16-month oak maturation, the wine was built for cellaring, and the 2008 vintage has now reached a compelling sweet spot where primary fruit, secondary complexity, and softened tannins converge. For drinkers who value substance and authenticity in Left Bank Bordeaux, Larose Perganson 2008 delivers both without pretension.