FR Luccianus Cabernet Franc Amphore Lussac-Saint-Émilion AOC

Vignobles Lassagne gather several family properties that were bought since three generations and are grown according to tradition and innovation on unique terroir located in the Libourne area.

Vignobles Lassagne encompasses these three properties:

Château des Arnauds (the original estate), Château des Landes and Château Maltus, the latest addition to the Vignobles Lassagne. Luccianus is the name of Gallo-Roman origin designating the town of Lussac and its vineyard dating from the 4th century.

This cuvée is a return to ancestral ageing techniques. Uniquely composed of Cabernet Franc from old vines of 100 years with an ageing in amphora which gives a very expressive wine with a superb aromatic radiance and very silky tannins all without a woody note.

VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE 2021

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE Beautiful sustained deep purple color.

NOSE Complex and rich bouquet with notes of intense fruit and spices.

PALATE The palate is round and powerful, blending beautiful silky tannins with expressive earthy character and purity.

AGEING Traditional malolactic fermentation in amphora followed by 12 months maturation in amphora.

PAIRING Ideal with slow roast lamb shoulder, steak frites and feathered game.  It would also work well with classic French bistro food.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Ready now and for the next 10 years. Uncorking the bottle 2 hours before serving and eventually decant it.

VIVINO 4.4

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