The harmony of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is complemented by the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon in this red wine blend from Bordeaux. Ripe plums, black cherry liquor and dried cassis provide sumptuous aromas while hints of orange peel, toasted allspice, fresh cinnamon bark and dried tea leaf beckon. A velvety, Merlot-driven mid-palate slowly opens into a multi-layered bouquet of red fruit, toasted baking spices, truffle and coffee bean. An iron-rich minerality provides a taut, complex structure, while fine-grained tannins and firm acidity grip the palate to sustain a long and elegant finish. This classic expression of Saint-Émilion offers a dual brightness and sophistication that will continue to improve for years to come.
Les Cadrans de Lassègue is brilliantly clear red Bordeaux wine blend, showing a ruby core and a bouquet brimming with pomegranates, fresh rose petals and lilacs. There are savory elements here along with mint aromas that combine with a dried sweetness, masterfully contained by the complex structure and vibrant acidity of the wine. The texture is reflective of its predominant varietal—Merlot, on full display here in its most soft, expansive form. Above all else the wine has balanced fruit. The generous, lifted bouquet of light red fruit, silky texture, and finely integrated tannins makes this the perfect wine to enjoy right away.