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Château Prieuré Lalande Red
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.
Wine style
Soft and Sensual
Grape blend
Merlot 65% / Cabernet Franc 25% / Cabernet Sauvignon 10%.
Weather
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
The colour is dark red, with some slightly tile-like highlights.
Nose
The nose is particularly expressive with notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), very ripe, to which are added some touches of spices and liquorice.
Mouth
On the palate, there is volume and a very nice structure. The black fruit aromas (blackberry), already perceived on the nose, are found here, where they blend elegantly with some woody notes. The tannins are of great finesse. This is a wine with good ageing potential, but which can be enjoyed now, if desired, with a country pâté, barbecued ribs or even a duck tournedos with grapes.
Ratings and reviews
Dark colour, slightly tinted reflections. Nose of black fruits, touches of graphite, liquorice. Powerful, structured palate, with woody accents and fine tannins. An assertive right bank style. Serve with grilled meats.
Medals
International Challenge Gilbert & Gaillard 2022
Consumption period
2022 - 2028
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Cheese |
Red meats
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Ground
Soil
On a clay-limestone shelf with about 1 meter of clay on the surface. At the foot of the hills, clay-siliceous soil with light sand.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
Machine harvest with sorting and selection at the winery.
Others
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact.
Plant density
6,000 vines per hectare.
Wine average age
32 years old
Grape variety
Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pruning type
Double guyot
Fermentation
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins)
Fermentation temperature
28 to 30°C
Malolactic
Yes
Wine maturing
For 12 months in oak barrels (25% new) with racking each trimester.
Wine montage
Eggwhites
Maturing potential
Begins to open up after 2 to 3 years, will age 10 to 12 years.
Recipes
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