Château LaSuite

Le Ton Variation rouge 4

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Beyond the Suite, but with the house's tone. Le Ton Rouge brings together barrels and lots that are compelling in terms of taste, but don't fit into the clear line of a cuvée — the fourth variation from the 2016...
Limited edition/edition
4711 Bottles
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Decanters
Not necessary
→ On the importance of decanting
Drinking window
2020–2025
→ On the importance of maturity

Quality is a choice.

Diese Entscheidungen folgen unserer strukturellen Haltung.

01. The origin

In the vineyard

Radical yield reduction and strict selection of plots.

Radical yield reduction and strict selection of plots.
→ Definition of selection
03. The result

In the glass

Dense texture, cool fruit and long aging potential.

Dense texture, cool fruit and long aging potential.
→ Definition Structure
philosophy

"A TRIBUTE TO THE KEYNOTE"

Le Ton Rouge is the keynote of the house in red – unadorned, vertical fruit, focused rather than masked by restrained oak.

Maturity forecast

Based on vintage characteristics & storage

Barrel aging Bottle aging 2016 harvest 2022 Release 2020 Enjoyment Start PLATEAU 2025 Final Ideal TODAY
Late autumn

Still enjoyable, but past peak. Drink now.

Scientific basis

PRECISION AND METHOD

The Suite's philosophy describes our approach. However, its implementation in the vineyard and cellar follows a clear methodological structure. Our work is rooted in the tradition of modern oenology, as shaped by figures such as Jean Ribereau-Gayon – one of the key founders of scientifically based winemaking and long-time owner of Domaine aux Conseillans.

His research on malolactic fermentation and the systematic integration of chemistry, microbiology, and practical application has decisively shaped today's precise, controlled winemaking methods – including those used here on our estate. Without these foundations, the modern methods we employ would be inconceivable.

We see our work as a continuation of this scientific approach: maturity is assessed, processes are documented, and decisions are made consciously. The suite provides the internal order – oenology supplies the tools.

Origin & Soil

The terroir: Le Ton Rouge

Le Ton Rouge rests mainly on two soils: the clay of plot C7, where the Merlot takes root, and the gravel of plot C13, which gives warmth and energy. Depending on the version, further grape varieties from other plots are added, so that the blend takes on its own face from harvest to harvest.

Le Ton Rouge rests mainly on two soils: the clay of plot C7, where the Merlot takes root, and the gravel of plot C13, which gives warmth and energy. Depending on the version, further grape varieties from other plots are added, so that the blend takes on its own face from harvest to harvest.
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Full data sheet & facts: Le Ton Variation rouge 4 Expand or collapse datasheet
Full data sheet & facts: Le Ton Variation rouge 4
Winemaker & Location Château LaSuite aux Conseillans – Domaine aux Conseillans
Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux (France)
philosophy Plot vinification in the nature reserve
New Bordeaux
vintage 2016
Limitation 4711 Bottles
Drinking window (ideal) 2020 – 2025
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