COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Lassègue
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Lassègue is a historic estate located on the Côte de Saint-Émilion, renowned for its clay-limestone soils and south-facing slopes. Owned by the Jackson family of California and the Seillan family of France, the estate beautifully marries New World precision with Old World heritage. The 2018 vintage represents a superb expression of this unique terroir, benefiting from a warm, sunny growing season that yielded perfectly ripe fruit with excellent structural integrity and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château Lassègue features iconic 17th-century sundials on its facade, symbolizing the estate's perfect sun exposure.
Fact 02
The estate is a joint venture between the American Jackson family and the French Seillan family, blending two winemaking worlds.
Fact 03
The vineyards are situated on the limestone hillsides of Saint-Émilion, benefiting from diverse microclimates and soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted to ensure only the highest quality fruit is used. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit character and terroir expression. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, crafted by the estate's partner cooperages, to integrate the tannins and add complexity without overpowering the fruit.
