Château Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (750ml)

It displays a deep, crystalline color and a bright violet-ruby rim. The nose is expressive of crunchy ripe red and black fruits, flint, rose petal and violet. The palate strikes immediately with a density of texture, balanced and lifted by bright acidity and freshness of fruit, which gives way to notes of spice underpinned by silky, elegant tannins. The long finish is driven by vibrant acidity, bright fruit, and a chalk dust-like minerality.

About the Producer:
While Chateau Lassegue has a long history in St. Emilion, with a chateau that was constructed in the mid to late 1600s, the modern era for the property starts quite recently. This can be dated to when the vineyards were purchased by the famed, California vintner, Jess Jackson in 2003 from the Freylon family. After Jess Jackson passed away in 2011, his wife, Barbara Banke took over managing the estate full time, along with Pierre Seillan. However, Nicolas Seillan, the son of Pierre, and Christina Seillan, the daughter-in-law of Pierre have been taking a more active role in managing the estate.