Chateau Lassegue is a Right Bank gem operated by vignerons Pierre and Nicolas Seillan. This, the chateau’s flagship wine, is sourced from the hillsides surrounding the chateau and is undoubtedly one of the finest values in Bordeaux today. The 2017 vintage is nearly equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The nose offers a hint of violets and spice, leading to a palate that is supple and smooth, richly layered red-fruit aromas, and a subtle note of wood spice. It needs another few years in the cellar to be at its best, but it will be worth the wait.
Lassegue, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2017
By Robert Whitley