92
points
Chateau Lassègue Red Blend

Château Lassègue

Chateau Lassègue Red Blend

2011
$140
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description
This is a classic expression of Saint-Émilion, with aromatic Cabernet Franc, plush Merlot and the firm elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers aromas of ripe plums, orange peel, and savory herbs on the nose with a bouquet of red fruit on the palate. The voluptuous fruit, layered with stony, mineral notes, reflects the terroir where it was grown. Firm tannins and balancing acidity give this wine structure to age gracefully for years to come.
Acclaim
92
points
Decanter
JA 6/2021
90
points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
RV 5/2012
On the nose of this Bordeaux red wine blend, the richness of merlot complements the extravagance of cabernet franc. After aeration, the bouquet develops subtle notes of cassis and violet. The palate explodes with silky round red and black fruit, while the finish is dominated by black fruit with barely perceptible rounded tannins.

Aromas

  • Plum Plum
  • Violet Violet
  • White Pepper White Pepper

Flavors

  • Black Cherry Black Cherry
  • Red Currant Red Currant
  • Spice Spice

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RECENT TASTING NOTES

This is a little more ready to drink than the 2010 vintage at this point, but still delivers plenty of rich, fleshy black fruits through the mid palate. A little tight at first, but as it settles in the glass, a sweetness to the fruit becomes clearer, with blackberry puree and vanilla bean, along with a juicy hawthorn savoury finish. An early harvest in this vintage, but doesn't feel like an overly hot vintage in terms of its fruit character.
Jane Anson, Decanter, 6/2021