Tasting Notes: The nose is fruity and elegant with notes of cassis, black fruits and subtle spice. Ripe blackberry and blueberry as well as violet and juicy raspberry on the palate with some toasty vanilla and liquorice spice. Fine and structured tannins and a long finish.
Region: Bordeaux, France
Varieties: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Cork
Pairing: An absolute banger with roast beef
More Info: Château de Lussac was founded in 1876 and has been run by husband and wife team, Mme G Laviale-Van Malderen and Hervé, since the 2000 vintage. The vineyard, like the winemaking equipment, has been fully refurbished since their arrival. Today Chateau de Lussac produces some of the best wines in the Saint Emilion region, on a terrain of clay and loam.
The wine is aged for around 16 months in 50% new French oak and 50% used oak.