Château la Claymore – La Haute Claymore – Lussac-Saint-Émilion 2018

Region: Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux

Tasting Notes: Aroma of dried fruits, red currants, ripe prunes with hints of pepper, violets and toast. Flavor of cherries, blackberries, violets and tobacco with a luxurious finish of vanilla, oak and licorice. a surprisingly bright silky fruit body with soft velvety tannins.s

Varietal: 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14%

Cellar: Now or up to 10 years.

Pair With: Barbecued and smoked meats, especially beef cuts and duck breast, as the lush fruit characteristics can go for more tender meat flavors. Meaty-and savory vegetable options like braised portabellas, a mushroom and truffle risotto, or a particularly savory ratatouille. For a cheese plate, choose mild aged cheeses like Comté (aged 12-18 months), Mimolette, young Gouda, or a mild sheep’s milk tomme.

Certifications: Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3