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Lussac Saint-Émilion
Lussac Saint-Émilion · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Country
- France
- Region
- Lussac Saint-Émilion
- Appellation
- Lussac Saint-Émilion
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · lamb · aged cheeses · grilled dishes
Rated vintages
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201488 pts
Owned by the same family since 1850, this estate has produced a ripe Merlot-dominated wine. It is densely structured and full of black-currant fruits. The crisp fruitiness of the year shows strongly. Drink from 2018.
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201290 pts
This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from just north of Saint-Émilion is still structured and firm. Big tannins and smoky flavors give a dense character. The black fruits still need time to round out and show smoothness. For now decant, or wait until 2017 to drink.