Lussac-Saint-Emilion

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The vineyards of Lussac-Saint-Émilion have been protected by an appellation d'origine contrôlée since November 14, 1936. Only wines harvested in the commune of Lussac are entitled to the AOC Lussac-Saint-Émilion. The Lussac-Saint-Emilion vineyard covers an area of over 1,440 hectares north of the Saint-Emilion hilltop, with annual production approaching 70,000 hectolitres.

The terroir of Lussac-Saint-Emilion benefits from a microclimate favorable to vines, with moderate rainfall and warm summer temperatures. The vines are planted on predominantly clay-limestone soils. In Lussac, the vineyard terrain slopes from valleys to plateaus, forming a south-facing amphitheater. This layout favors natural drainage.

The Lussac-Saint-Emilion blend is dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Lussac-Saint-Emilion wines express intense, gourmet aromas, with notes of red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), supported by accents of licorice, leather, prune and spices. As they age, they develop tertiary aromas, notably of game. On the palate, they are elegant and full-bodied, velvety and generous, with power and complexity, like the Lussac-Saint-Émilion cru offered by Château Bellevue.

Lussac-Saint-Emilion, a history, a cru

Also known as the "satellite of Saint Emilion", the geographical location of Lussac-Saint-Emilion tells its own story. And the art of Lussac-Saint-Emilion's winemakers lies in their skilful combination of tradition and innovation, which has earned the Saint-Emilion vineyard its worldwide renown.

Lussac-Saint-Emilion l'Antique

The Libournais region has been inhabited since the dawn of time. Located on the trade routes between Brittany and Languedoc, Bordeaux and the surrounding region were invaded by the Romans, led by their lieutenant Publius Crassus. The first vines in Lussac-Saint-Emilion were planted by the Gallo-Roman Luccius around his villa Luccianus. It is to this character that Lussac owes its name.

After being completely destroyed by barbarian invasions, Lussac rose from the ashes with the arrival of Cistercian monks in the 12th century, and wine estates flourished around the villa Luccianus, becoming a very fashionable commune in the 17th century.

This small commune of 1,450 hectares is irrigated by 11 km of rivers.

Triptych in view

The formation of its subsoils through the ages has given Lussac its diversity: from the north-east, the sands and gravels of the Périgord; from the east, sandy-clay formations invade the slopes and lower slopes; from the south, asteriated limestone covers the Libourne region with an immense limestone plateau.

These soils naturally call for a variety of grape varieties. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon make up the bulk of the grape varieties listed in the Bordeaux Lussac-Saint-Emilion specifications, along with Malbec and, much more anecdotally, Carmenère.

Merlot thrives on cool, clay-limestone soils. It gives Lussac-Saint-Emilion its woody, spicy and red fruit notes. It accounts for up to 80% of the grape varieties used to make Lussac-Saint-Emilion.

Cabernet Franc grown on sandy-clay soils brings tannins and aromas of raspberry or violet, for a well-balanced wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on sandy-gravel soils. At the heart of the Grands Crus, it gives Bordeaux Lussac-Saint-Emilion its full-bodied character and black fruit notes.

Green youth...

Depending on the vintage, Lussac-Saint-Emilion is aged for 14 to 18 months. It becomes perfect to drink after 3 or 4 years. However, Lussac-Saint-Emilion vintages from the northern plateaus are best drunk young.

At this stage of maturity, it goes well with starters: tapas, venison terrines, duck or hare terrines; meats: beef ribs.

...to full-bodied maturity

Interesting for their ageing potential, which varies from 5 to 10 years depending on the vintage and vineyard.

Pair with roasted meats: roast duck, flank steak, lamb chops; a platter of cold meats, smoked duck breast.

Exceptional vintages

If 1929, 1982 and 2005 are considered the vintages of the century, 1945, 1961 and 1990 surpass all the others in quality and are considered the vintages of the millennium.

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Médaille d'Or Gilbert & Gaillard

"Deep garnet-red color. Nose of ripe red and black fruit. Full-bodied on the palate, ready to use, with a clean, long fruit presence, freshness and suppleness. A representative vintage for grilled red meat" (Le Guide des Vins 2017 - Gilbert & Gaillard) A choice Lussac!

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Château La Rose Perrière 2013

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"[...] His Rose Perrière 2013 earns a Favorite that echoes the one obtained for the 2011. Hand-harvested Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc were matured in 500-l barrels. The result is a superb Lussac, with a deep, dark color and an exuberant nose of black fruits and morello cherries, enhanced by empyreumatic, vanilla and spicy notes. Very powerful on the palate, framed by dense, silky tannins, underlined by a pleasant freshness that enhances the long finish. A wine that's already very well developed, and that won't disdain a stay in the cellar". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017) - Delivery in wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine.

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Lussac-Saint-Emilion, a history, a cru

Lussac-Saint-Emilion l'Antique

Triptych in view

Green youth...

...to full-bodied maturity

Exceptional vintages

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