Chateau Lyonnat Lussac Saint-Emilion (Half Bottle) 2021 (375ml)

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Producer	Chateau Lyonnat
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Lussac Saint-Emilion
Varietal	Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2021
Sku	14061
Size	375ml

 

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A clear garnet-red color and very aromatic bouquet expressing blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry and spicy notes, already promise elegant pleasure. Its great maturity is complemented by very beautiful fine and silky tannins and a plenteous freshness. The palate follows through into a impressively long aftertaste, with plenty of volume.

Today, Gerard and Brigitte Milhade manage The Chateau Lyonnat which comprises over 128 acres of vineyard in the Lussac Saint Emilion Appellation. The estate’s treasure is a vast 25 acres limestone vineyard with a South, South-East exposure, very similar to the Saint-Emilion plateau. The other parts of the estate are divided into typical clay-limestone and limestone soils.

In the vineyard, the grape variety takes into account the cold character of the soil. Merlot now dominates with 90% of the vines, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have been lowered to 10% to produce pressed rosé wines.

In the cellar, Chateau Lyonnat has not succumbed, like many other areas, to "all stainless": on the contrary, they chose to keep all its custom-made concrete tanks, which help the winemaker achieve a distinct style.

A spicy and lightly chewy red with raspberries, currants, dried herbs and licorice on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, nicely compact yet fresh and light-footed. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Drink in 2025.