Chateau Lucas Lussac, France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion, Chateau Lucas Lussac, France, Bordeaux, Lussac-St-Emilion, Chateau Lucas
Name:
Chateau Lucas Lussac Saint Emilion
Where it's from:
France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion
Price per case:
£131.13
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
Chateau Lucas is located in the Saint Emilion satellite community of Lussac, approximately 45 kilometers east of Bordeaux. It belongs to the Vauthier family, also owners of Chateau Ausone. A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, aged in oak barrels for up to 15 months. It displays a shiny ruby-red colour, an enticing nose of ripe red fruits and hints of vanilla. On the palate, the ripe, mellow and succulent fruit flavours of the Merlot grape are complemented well by the firmness and finesse of the Cabernet Franc. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion
Producer:
Chateau Lucas Lussac
Product ID:
60298
ChateauLucas GRAND de LUCAS Cuvee Prestige Lussac Saint Emilion
Description: TASTING NOTE: A fine ruby-red in colour, with a nose of ripe red fruits and hints of vanilla which marry well together. The wine is medium-bodied and is a perfect blend of the ripe, spicy-juiciness of the Merlot grape supported by the firmness and finesse of the Cabernet Franc. LOCATION: Owned by the Vauthier family since the late 16th Century, ChateauLucas is situated in the Saint Emilion satellite of Lussac, approximately 45 kilometers east of Bordeaux. The family also own Chateau Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé St Emilion. SOIL: Like the rest of the St Emilion District the soil make-up is complex. To the west of the commune the soil is gravelly. To the north it is cold and clayey, while in the south-east the soil is essentially clay limestone. Grapes are selected from across the commune and the percentage split varies from vintage to vintage. CLIMATE: Compared to other parts of Bordeaux, the climate here is more continental, with a greater variation in daily temperatures. There is substantially less rain during summer and winter. GRAPES: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc GRAPE HARVEST AND VINIFICATION: Vinification techniques are traditional (12 x 37.5 cl) Price: £103.47
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ChateauLucas GRAND de LUCAS Cuvee Prestige Lussac Saint Emilion
Description: TASTING NOTE: A fine ruby-red in colour, with a nose of ripe red fruits and hints of vanilla which marry well together. The wine is medium-bodied and is a perfect blend of the ripe, spicy-juiciness of the Merlot grape supported by the firmness and finesse of the Cabernet Franc. LOCATION: Owned by the Vauthier family since the late 16th Century, ChateauLucas is situated in the Saint Emilion satellite of Lussac, approximately 45 kilometers east of Bordeaux. The family also own Chateau Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé St Emilion. SOIL: Like the rest of the St Emilion District the soil make-up is complex. To the west of the commune the soil is gravelly. To the north it is cold and clayey, while in the south-east the soil is essentially clay limestone. Grapes are selected from across the commune and the percentage split varies from vintage to vintage. CLIMATE: Compared to other parts of Bordeaux, the climate here is more continental, with a greater variation in daily temperatures. There is substantially less rain during summer and winter. GRAPES: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc GRAPE HARVEST AND VINIFICATION: Vinification techniques are traditional (12 x 75 cl) Price: £176.29
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