Château Hostens-PicantLVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc 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 veal.
The LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception of the Château Hostens-Picant is in the top 5 of wines of Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux.
Taste structure of the LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception from the Château Hostens-Picant
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception of Château Hostens-Picant 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 LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception of Château Hostens-Picant in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of coffee, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception
Pairings that work perfectly with LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception
Original food and wine pairings with LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception
The LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception of Château Hostens-Picant matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, adapted vietnamese fondue or alice's rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Château Hostens-Picant's LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception.
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 LVCVLLVS Cuvée d'Exception from Château Hostens-Picant are 2014, 2003, 2001, 2004 and 2009.
Informations about the Château Hostens-Picant
The Château Hostens-Picant is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux
Côtes de Bordeaux AOC east of Entre-Deux-Mers (Dordogne banks, bastide of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande): Merlot signature red king (~65%) complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (17%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Malbec (3%) — fleshy red fruits (plum, fig), spiced and toasted notes, beautiful supple and round tannic structure ideal for ageing. Sémillon and Sauvignon in aromatic dry whites, some medium-sweet. Reds 3-7 years, whites 1-5 years.
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: Hairy
A sensual and complete wine that leaves a sensation of balance and fullness in the mouth.
