AOC Lussac-Saint-Emilion
This Château de Barbe Blanche Cuvée Henri IV is produced on a terroir ideally situated on a clay-limestone hillside in Lussac, facing the best slopes of Saint-Émilion. Merlot is king here, and regularly produces deep, classic, flavoursome wines.
Cépages
Merlot : 75%
Cabernet franc : 25%
Teneur en alcool
14% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
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.
Vendanges
23 September - 13 October 2018
Dégustation
Limpid, beautiful intensity, colour is dark red, close to garnet. The nose, with beautiful complexity, is marked by notes of black fruits (Morello cherry, blackberry) very ripe, associated with a light toastiness. A lot of suppleness on the attack. Volume in the middle of the mouth, balance and roundness: these are the qualities of this wine. Notes of slightly toasted fruit are added to a melted tannic structure. Elegant and full of finesse, this wine has good ageing potential.
Terroir
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.
Vigne
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvest.
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins).
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking each trimester.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
Pheasant terrine, scrambled eggs, stuffed cabbage or veal paupiettes.
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