Lussac St Emilion Chateau Haut Gazeau 2018

Lussac Saint Emilion AOC Chateau Haut Gazeau

Located at the highest point of the area known as "Gazeau", hence the origin of its name, the Chateau HAUT-GAZEAU estate extends over 9 hectares planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, on sandy-clay soils and a clay-limestone subsoil. The average age of the vines is 40 years.

Traditional growing methods are used, with the utmost respect for the soil and the vines: leaf thinning and removal are carried out, if necessary, according to climatic conditions and the progress of the vegetative cycle. Fermentation and vatting are temperature-controlled. The entire harvest is matured in French oak barrels selected according to the vintage, then bottled at the château.

Thanks to the quality and exposure of the terroir, Chateau HAUT-GAZEAU wines are charming, round and fruity Lussac Saint Emilion wines that can also be excellent wines for laying down.

Tasting notes from the Jouan & Crebassa oenology report in Libourne.

Carmine-red color with some evolutionary nuances.
Warm nose, sweet notes - ripe fruit - fig jam - slight hint of toastiness, good density on the palate with relief and dynamism.
The tannins are well coated and contribute to this effect of relief and freshness through a hint of vivacity that gives it a very pleasant aromatic length.
A wine with a sunny profile, with warm, spicy flavors supported by a fine tension on the finish. A fine success - already flattering as a whole, but its optimum drinking age should be around 2025 - 2028.