Lassegue St Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lassegue
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 93+ (LPB review); Decanter: 93; multiple merchants cite strong critical praise and long aging potential

Tasting Note
Ripe black plum, blackberry and cassis with mocha, cedar, violet, leather and warm spice. Medium–full body, plush but finely grained tannins, bright acidity and mineral lift; long, fragrant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/steak, duck confit, braised beef, aged cheeses (Comté, Gouda). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised short ribs with soy, Sichuan pepper beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in vats, matured in French oak (approximately 12 months) with ~50–60% new oak used depending on vintage; blended from Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vineyard Info
Historic 18th-century château on the Côte de Saint-Émilion; managed by the Seillan family, ~36 ha of clay-limestone vineyards; promoted to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé in 2022 and HVE level 3 certified.