La Haute Lussac Saint-Émilion

Vintage 2020
by Château La Claymore
Varietal Merlot
Color red
Region dop Bordeaux,Bordeaux
Country France
Medal Score
8.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherryplumcedardark chocolateviolettobacco
Palate

Medium to full-bodied with supple, well-integrated tannins, lively acidity, and a velvety, rounded texture characteristic of right-bank Merlot.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, lingering with notes of ripe dark fruit, subtle oak spice, and a touch of earthy minerality.

Food Pairings
  • • roast duck with cherry sauce
  • • beef bourguignon
  • • lamb chops with herbs de Provence
  • • mushroom risotto
  • • aged comté cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2029

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concours Des Vignerons Indépendants - France 2020
Silver Concours Des Vignerons Indépendants - France 2022
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2022

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