Chateau Lanessan, Haut Medoc, 2017

Château Lanessan is a property famous among lovers of Bordeaux wine lovers. The 2017 is beginning to look like a beautiful vintage and a true expression of its superb terroir.

Located in the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the edge of Saint-Julien, Château Lanessan enjoys a superb terroir. Just in front of the Gironde River, the vineyard occupies a total area of 45 hectares, planted on a beautiful ridge of gravel.

The grape variety grown here, typical of the Médoc and the region's flagship red wine grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon is complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Since 2009, Spanish oenologist Paz Espejo has assisted the team in elevating the wines of Château Lanessan to the highest level of quality. Produced with the greatest care and precision, the meticulous sorting and blending testify to the expertise of the estate’s technical teams, who each year find the best way to fully reveal the identity of each grape variety.

Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, this is ready to drink now although it will keep for a further 10 years.