Château Laforge is a modern garagiste-style Saint-Émilion Grand Cru label tied to Vignonet and the Jonathan Maltus orbit. Its interest lies in Merlot-heavy right-bank expression: fragmented parcels, gravel and iron-rich clay, gravity-flow handling at Château Teyssier, and French oak shaping a dense, contemporary Bordeaux profile.
Questions
Frequently asked
What's the general vibe of Château Laforge?
Château Laforge has a modern garagiste-style Bordeaux feel, with a contemporary yet classic right-bank identity centered on rich, oak-aged Saint-Émilion Grand Cru reds.
What's Château Laforge's location?
Château Laforge is located in Vignonet.
What's the price range for Château Laforge?
Pricing at Château Laforge is listed as $$$.
What's the main draw of Château Laforge?
The main draw is its modern garagiste reading of Bordeaux: rich, oak-aged Saint-Émilion Grand Cru reds shaped by gravity-flow handling and French oak cellar work.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Château Laforge | Vignonet, $$$ | · |
| Château du Paradis | Vignonet | · |
| Château Tessyier | Vignonet | · |
| Domaine Francois Raveneau | Chablis | · |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | Napa | World's 50 Best |
| Domaine Trapet Père et Fils | Gevrey-Chambertin | · |
| Champagne Salon | Le Mesnil-sur-Oger | · |