Château Cap de MerleLussac Saint-Émilion
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Malbec.
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).
The Lussac Saint-Émilion of the Château Cap de Merle is in the top 60 of wines of Lussac-Saint-Émilion.
Taste structure of the Lussac Saint-Émilion from the Château Cap de Merle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lussac Saint-Émilion of Château Cap de Merle in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lussac Saint-Émilion of Château Cap de Merle in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Lussac Saint-Émilion
Pairings that work perfectly with Lussac Saint-Émilion
Original food and wine pairings with Lussac Saint-Émilion
The Lussac Saint-Émilion of Château Cap de Merle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, lamb shoulder confit or casserons in the country style.
Details and technical informations about Château Cap de Merle's Lussac Saint-Émilion.
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 Lussac Saint-Émilion from Château Cap de Merle are 2016, 2014, 2015, 2011 and 2018.
Informations about the Château Cap de Merle
The Château Cap de Merle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Lussac-Saint-Émilion to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Northern Saint-Émilion satellite on the Bordeaux Right Bank (AOC 1936, ~72,000 hl/year): rich, silky reds dominated by Merlot — ripe red and black fruits, candied plum, pepper, undergrowth and animal leather notes with age, melted tannins and velvety texture. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot in blends. Varied terroirs: southeastern clay-limestone hillsides typical of Saint-Émilion and gravelly western plateau, generous and accessible identity.
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: Paille (wine of)
A sweet wine obtained by passerillage after harvesting bunches of grapes placed on racks or hung in well-ventilated premises.
