AOC Lussac-Saint-Emilion
Another cuvée from the Barbe Blanche estate, Château Tour de Ségur also benefits from a remarkable terroir. Crafted on the fruit, with great delicacy throughout the winemaking process, it is a charming, fresh and precise wine. Its expressive nose of ripe strawberries and red berries with a hint of vanilla, combined with its fine tannins, make it very approachable.
Varietal
Merlot : 52%
Cabernet franc : 33%
Cabernet sauvignon : 15%
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Weather conditions
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Harvest
12 September - 06 October 2022.
Tasting
Deep garnet-red colour with hints of violet.
The nose is seductive, with an aromatic purity of very ripe black fruits, such as black cherry and blackberry, accompanied by notes of fresh strawberry and a subtle touch of sweet spices associated with ageing.
The palate is characterised by its fluidity and excellent drinkability. The wine has a supple attack and is light yet substantial. The tannins are well-integrated, providing support to the structure without ever masking the fruit. The fruit is expressed with precision and delicacy in a clean, direct and accessible style. A natural freshness lingers on the finish, bringing balance and dynamism. This is a wine that prioritises fruit and pleasure and is ready to drink now, with the potential to develop positively over several years.
Terroir
Majority clay-limestone on limestone shelf with clay-siliceous in some plots
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Harvest: Mechanical harvest.
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (25% new) with racking each trimester.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Charcuterie board, grilled poultry marinated in herbs and beef ravioli with homemade tomato sauce.
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AOC Lussac-Saint-Emilion
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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.
