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.
Varietal
Merlot : 72%
Cabernet franc : 28%
Alcohol content
15% vol.
Weather conditions
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Harvest
13 September - 25 September 2023.
Tasting
Its deep purple color reflects excellent ripeness.
The nose opens with clarity and complexity, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits — blackcurrant and blackberry — complemented by notes of licorice and a delicately integrated hint of vanilla oak.
On the palate, the attack is precise and well-structured. The texture is dense yet silky, unfolding into a broad and harmonious mid-palate. Well-integrated, supple tannins support the wine without harshness and lead into a long, balanced finish with elegant spicy nuances.
Both generous and structured, this wine combines aromatic depth, precision and immediate drinking pleasure, while retaining an attractive 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.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvest.
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks. Approximately 3 weeks (subject to vintage and ripeness of tannins).
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (50% new) with racking each trimester.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Wild boar or venison stew, braised beef cheek in red wine, roast veal chop with celery mousseline, aged Cheddar or mature Gouda.
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Château de Barbe Blanche is nestled in the heart of the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation, on the slopes of the prestigious Saint-Émilion terroir. Located just a few kilometers from Libourne, on the right bank of Bordeaux, the estate is set in romantic surroundings, surrounded by rose bushes and discreet gardens. Here, Merlot, the king of grape varieties, flourishes alongside Cabernet Franc, emblematic of the region. Together, they produce elegant red wines with a silky tannic structure and exceptional ageing potential, embodying all the richness of the great Bordeaux wines.
