Lussac-Saint-Emilion wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

A.O.C./A.O.P.

Lussac-Saint-Emilion is one of Saint-Emilion’s four satellite appellations. Set in the village of Lussac, it is a red-wine only appellation. The wines are grown on average 10-hectare plots by around a hundred growers. The vineyards are planted on plateaux and hillside sites where soil types are calcareous clay in the south eastern portion and gravely in the west, though there are pockets of sand and clay. The wines are blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Malbec and Carmenère. Wines styles: Lussac’s hallmark character traits are sourced in its ‘terroir’. The wines display a distinctively intense colour, finesse and generosity. They are well-balanced, full and suitable for laying down. They can be paired with grilled or roast meats and game.

Grape varieties: Vins rouges : Merlot, Cabernet-sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Malbec, Carmenère