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    1 704
  • Producer ranking ?

    11
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    2020-2025

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The Story

Chateau Lanessan has belonged to the Bouteiller family since the 18th century. Eight generations of the same family have therefore succeeded in leading the estate. In August of 2009 Paz Espejo took over the direction of the Chateau. This change of direction corresponds to the strong commitment of the Bouteiller family to this beautiful property. "The challenge is to remain faithful to our terroir while adapting to consumer expectations. "

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Vintage 2011

The 2011 vintage is not easy to handle.

Smith Haut Lafitte not only makes great white and red wine from Bordeaux in Pessac Léognan, they are also at the cutting edge of technology. They were one of the first Bordeaux wine producers to begin using optical sorting, which came in handy with the difficult 2011 Bordeaux harvest. Fabien Teitgen, long-time general manager, joined us for a long detailed conversation about what happened at Smith Hau...

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Ruby. Scented nose, light red berries note, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Fruity, red berries, again lighter, good length. 87

  • 87p
From 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the wine will be aged in 33% new oak. This wine is lightly colored, medium bodied, and ends with fresh cranberry flavors. 86-88 Pts
  • 87p
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Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
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