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
2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.
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
30 September - 15 October 2021
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 : 50%
Cabernet franc : 34%
Cabernet sauvignon : 16%
Cabernet franc : 34%
Cabernet sauvignon : 16%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Age of vines : 32 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Ruby colour with a beautiful shine.
Remarkably intense, the nose is expressive, with an immediately perceptible freshness. It opens with aromas of black fruits, dominated by blackcurrant and blackberry. A woody structure, underscored by spicy notes, adds complexity to the whole. The nose is frank, very pleasant and seductive.
On the palate, the attack is supple and round. The mid-palate offers volume without heaviness. The tannic structure is correct, with mellow, well-controlled tannins. The wine is harmoniously balanced. The finish prolongs the tasting experience with toasted notes, inherited from the ageing process.
The wine is at its optimum for immediate tasting. It is very drinkable and enjoyable to drink now.
A simple and authentic Lussac Saint-Émilion that seduces from the very first glass and makes you want to prolong the moment.
Remarkably intense, the nose is expressive, with an immediately perceptible freshness. It opens with aromas of black fruits, dominated by blackcurrant and blackberry. A woody structure, underscored by spicy notes, adds complexity to the whole. The nose is frank, very pleasant and seductive.
On the palate, the attack is supple and round. The mid-palate offers volume without heaviness. The tannic structure is correct, with mellow, well-controlled tannins. The wine is harmoniously balanced. The finish prolongs the tasting experience with toasted notes, inherited from the ageing process.
The wine is at its optimum for immediate tasting. It is very drinkable and enjoyable to drink now.
A simple and authentic Lussac Saint-Émilion that seduces from the very first glass and makes you want to prolong the moment.
Food pairings
Platter of cold meats, beef bourguignon with mushrooms, traditional bean stew, risotto with porcini mushrooms, cheeses like Sharp Aged Cheddar, Smoked Gouda or Stilton.
