Winery André LurtonRéserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan from the Winery André Lurton
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan of Winery André Lurton in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan
Pairings that work perfectly with Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan
Original food and wine pairings with Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan
The Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan of Winery André Lurton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, lamb with coconut milk or conejo al ajillo (spain).
Details and technical informations about Winery André Lurton's Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Réserve de la Duchesse Pessac-Léognan from Winery André Lurton are 2008
Informations about the Winery André Lurton
The Winery André Lurton is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Pessac-Léognan to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pessac-Léognan
Historic cradle of great Bordeaux wines south of the city: Cabernet Sauvignon signature king red with Merlot — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite, smoke and signature mineral 'stone taste' touch, fine tannins and long elegant finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in racy dry whites (citrus, flowers, honey, wax) among the world's greatest. AOC (1987), Quaternary gravels, 16 Classified Growths (Haut-Brion leading), 10-30 year ageing.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Bordeaux futures
Bordeaux wines are expected 2 to 3 years before bottling. In the spring following the harvest, the wines are offered by the châteaux to the Bordeaux wine merchants via the brokers.
