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91
point
Les Trois 2016
AOC LUSSAC-SAINT-ÉMILION
Located on the right bank of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, and just north of Saint-EmilionisLussac Saint-Emilion, equipped with naturally good drainage and plenty of sunlight. The terroir of Lussac is characterized by the diversity of its soils, distributed between the plateaus, sides of thehills, and small valleys. These soils are mainly composed of clay and limestone, allowing theLussacwines to express delicious, intense aromas, with notes of red fruit and underlying hints of licorice, prune and spice.
Appellation:
AOC LUSSAC-SAINT-ÉMILION
Average age of the vines:
35 Years
Blend:
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc,
5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil:
Silty- clay
Aging:
12 months; 50% in French oak barrels (10%newoak barrels)
Alcohol content:
14% vol.
Winemaker:
Nathalie Billard
Ludovic Labarrere
Tasting Notes:
Powerful - This wine has a nice balance between its imposing structure and velvety tannins. It is a powerful, rich and complex wine.
91/100pts
James Suckling
Grand Gold Medal - The Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 2023
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