Chateau Lanessan 2016 Haut Medoc
Code: VI92347
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Product detailed description
Château Lanessan 2016 is an elegant red wine from the prestigious Haut-Médoc region, which perfectly embodies the characteristics of the great wines of Bordeaux. Thanks to the excellent 2016 vintage, it boasts a balanced structure, silky tannins and pleasant freshness. It is made from a traditional blend, where Cabernet Sauvignon plays the main role, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc varieties. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet with tones of dark fruits such as blackberries and blackcurrants, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco, cedar and mycelium.
On the palate, the wine is full and harmonious, with a long finish that is best enjoyed with meat dishes. Grilled or roasted red meats, such as lamb chops or duck breast, are ideal choices. It also goes well with dishes with mushrooms or truffles. For the maximum experience, we recommend serving at a temperature of 16–18°C and letting the wine decant for at least an hour.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Chateau Lanessan |
|---|---|
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Winery: | Chateau Lanessan |
| Grape variety: | 75 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot, 5 % Petit Verdot |
| Classification: | Cru bourgeois |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 13,5 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
| Obsah cukru: | suché |
Château Lanessan
The history of Château Lanessan is remarkable—it has been owned by just two families since 1310. Until 1793, it was owned by the descendants of Henry de Lanessan, after which it was purchased by Bordeaux wine merchant Jean Delbos. At that time, the vineyard covered 24 hectares compared to today's 80 hectares.
Lanessan has always had an excellent reputation and was ranked among the fourth growths in 1814. Unfortunately for this château, in 1855, the then-owner Louis Delbos refused to submit samples for the Paris exhibition, excluding Lanessan from the future Grand Cru Classé classification, where it would have otherwise been included.
The vines for the wine labeled Château Lanessan ripen on 45 hectares of this area. The vineyards are located on a single contiguous parcel in the Haut-Médoc appellation, adjacent to the St. Julien appellation.
Since 1999, a second wine, Les Calèches de Lanessan, has been produced. In 2004, grape sorting was improved with its own two-stage system. In 2010, further progress was made in vineyard work thanks to soil analysis, and progressive methods were introduced in the cellar for vinification and wine aging.
