Château des Landes Cuvée Tradition Lussac Saint-Emilion 2022 (HALF BOTTLE 375 ml)

Alcohol: 14%

Grape(s): 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc

Location: Lussac-Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Tasting Notes: Mainly Merlot with a touch of the two Cabernets, this wine presents dark fruits and generous tannins. It is balanced, the black fruits fully integrated with acidity and structure. 

Notes: Stainless steel, thermoregulated and computerized vats. Fermentation 45 to 50 days with a final warm steeping (35 degrees C) . Concrete vats equipped with micro-oxygenation system; aged 14 months.
Depending on the vintage and the quality of the harvest, Nicolas might decide to use oak staves to add toasty notes and complement the wine's fruity flavors.

Food pairing: Pairs well with beef cooked with sauce, 'bourguignon' beef and vegetables, 'bordelaise' rib steak.

Winery Story: Vignobles Lassagne is owned by Nicolas Lassagne and his wife Sabrina. It encompasses three properties, beginning with Chateau des Arnauds, which was founded 1952 by Paul Lassagne, Nicolas' grandfather. He started with only 2 hectares and grew to 7 hectares. In 1979. Nicolas’ father Daniel joined the winery and bought more vineyards surrounding the cellar, increasing acreage to 29 hectares. Nicolas came on board in 2001, continuing family traditions and bringing his own expertise to his role of winemaker. With the acquisition of Chateau Maltus in 2015, Vignobles Lassagne now has 32 hectares (80 acres) of vineyards. Vineyards are planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Vignobles Lassagne encompasses these three properties: 

• Château des Arnauds (the original estate): this small 2-hectare estate is planted to 100% Merlot in the Bordeaux AOC. The soil has a little more gravel, which is perfect for this grape varietal, giving ripe, clean, flinty, mineral fruit flavors. The vineyards are located just north of the Château des Landes, in the commune of Abzac, and are planted with perfect south-facing exposure. The vine density is 5,500 plants per hectare and the average age of the vines is 20 years old. The maximum yield allowed is 55 hl/ha.
• Château des Landes: this property in the Lussac Saint-Émilion AOC represents the majority of the vineyards owned by the Lassagne Family (27 hectares). It is planted with 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The soil is limestone and clay. The vine density is 5,500 plants per hectare and the average age of the vines is 30 years old. Maximum yield allowed is 55 hl/ha.
• Chateau Maltus: this is the latest addition to the Vignobles Lassagne. It represents 3 hectares located in the Lalande de Pomerol AOC.