AOC Lussac-Saint-Emilion
Château Prieuré Lalande is one of the most reliable wines in the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation. Ideally situated on a clay-limestone rise in Lussac, this estate benefits from the expertise of a team focused on producing wines of the same complexity and quality as the great châteaux of nearby Saint-Émilion.
Cépages
Merlot : 65%
Cabernet franc : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Teneur en alcool
13.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Vendanges
26 September 2019
Dégustation
A remarkably intense, dark red colour with orange highlights.
The nose is very expressive, dominated by notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), with hints of spice and liquorice.
The palate is full-bodied and well-structured. Aromas of black fruit (blackberry) blend with a few woody notes. The tannins are extremely fine. This wine has good ageing potential, but can be enjoyed now.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil about one metre deep, on a limestone plateau with asteria. Clay-siliceous soil with light sand at the foot of the slopes.
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot
Grape Harvest: Machine harvest with sorting and selection at the winery
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins) .
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (25% new) with racking each trimester.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
Beef with onions, roast duck, guinea fowl with cabbage.
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