Saint Émilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, FranceJackson Family Wines have lovingly restored Château Lassègue under the direction of celebrated winemaker Pierre Seillan. Lassègue is an opulent Saint-Émilion whose 50-year-old vines grow on the south/southwest hills that are an extension of the Côte de Saint-Émilion. Its clay and limestone soils work in tandem, storing moisture and refreshing the palate in warm years like 2018. Expect a subtle mix of floral and cassis that bleed into a rich, chalky palate, pitching soft, round, blackcurrant and barely there tannins. 2018 ranks among the best ever vintages at Lassègue and is a tribute to the work done at the property. It will age effortlessly through 2030 and beyond. The blend is 62/35/3/ merlot, cabernet franc, and cabernet sauvignon that spends 12 months in 60% new French oak.Tasted: 22 November 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$104.99
750ml
private wine shops
AB
$70.00
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Château LassègueDistributors: Summit Fine Wines Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 844431UPC: 7097900111
Saint Émilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, FranceThe soft, sometimes cozy style of St Emilion is at its best with opulent Lassègue. Its old vines grow on the south/southwest hills that are an extension of the clay and limestone soils of the Côte de Saint-Émilion. Winemakers Pierre and Nicolas Seillan do a marvellous job of marrying the savoury aromatic cabernet franc with the dense old vine merlot, stiffened by a touch of cabernet sauvignon. The result is the much-used axiom of power and elegance that, in this case, speaks volumes of winemaker Seillan. The wet vintage was somewhat problematic, but with particular attention to the vines, the result was excellent. Look for a deep black-purple colour. On the nose, the richness of the merlot is complemented by the savoury extravagance of the cabernet franc. With time, a floral undercarriage and freshness pull the finish to a long silky, balanced finish. The 2020 blend is 62% merlot, 35% cabernet franc, and 3% cabernet sauvignon.Tasted: 06 January 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$104.99
750ml
private wine shops
AB
$70.00
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Château LassègueDistributors: Summit Fine Wines Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 844431UPC: 7097900111
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