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
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
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
26 September 2019
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 : 65%
Cabernet franc : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Cabernet franc : 30%
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
A remarkably intense, dark red colour with orange highlights.
The nose is very expressive, dominated by notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), with hints of spice and liquorice.
The palate is full-bodied and well-structured. Aromas of black fruit (blackberry) blend with a few woody notes. The tannins are extremely fine. This wine has good ageing potential, but can be enjoyed now.
The nose is very expressive, dominated by notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), with hints of spice and liquorice.
The palate is full-bodied and well-structured. Aromas of black fruit (blackberry) blend with a few woody notes. The tannins are extremely fine. This wine has good ageing potential, but can be enjoyed now.
Food pairings
Beef with onions, roast duck, guinea fowl with cabbage.
Reviews
"Bright ruby colour. An engaging, delicately smoky nose with hints of red and black garden fruit. On the palate, an efficiently constructed Lussac, with a slight chewiness responding to a clear fruity tension. Open in 4 or 5 years."
