Presentation
Presentation
Château Prieuré Lalande is one of the most reliable wines in the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation. Ideally situated on a clay-limestone rise in Lussac, this estate benefits from the expertise of a team focused on producing wines of the same complexity and quality as the great châteaux of nearby Saint-Émilion.
The vintage
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil about one metre deep, on a limestone plateau with asteria. Clay-siliceous soil with light sand at the foot of the slopes.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: Machine harvest with sorting and selection at the winery.
Grape Harvest: Machine harvest with sorting and selection at the winery.
Harvest
16 September - 29 September 2020
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins) .
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (25% new) with racking each trimester.
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Age of vines : 32 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Bright, intense ruby-red color.
The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity, with notes of black and red ripe fruit, enhanced by a subtle hint of vanilla, which brings a pleasant sweetness and plenty of delicacy.
The attack is full and generous. The mid-palate is full-bodied, with well-structured but delicate tannins. A pleasant wine to drink now, ideal with red meat, with good ageing potential.
The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity, with notes of black and red ripe fruit, enhanced by a subtle hint of vanilla, which brings a pleasant sweetness and plenty of delicacy.
The attack is full and generous. The mid-palate is full-bodied, with well-structured but delicate tannins. A pleasant wine to drink now, ideal with red meat, with good ageing potential.
Food pairings
Beef rib steak, barbecued ribs, chicken with porcini mushrooms.
