Lassegue St Emilion Grand Cru 2008

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lassegue
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 55%, Cabernet Franc 35%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 89/100; Wine Spectator 88/100; Wine Enthusiast ~88-90; La Revue du Vin de France 13-15/20

Tasting Note
Ripe black and red fruit (blackberry, black currant, cherry) with spice, mocha and toasty oak; chalky minerality, bright acidity and silky yet firm tannins; medium-full body and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, beef bulgogi, rich Korean stews (galbi-jjim).

Production Method
Micro-parcel vinification; fermented separately (stainless steel/concrete), blended and aged ~12–15 months in 50–60% new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château Lassègue (18th century) on the Côte de Saint-Émilion; owned by Jackson Family Wines since 2003. Vine ages 40–60 years on clay-limestone soils.