Les Calèches de Lanessan

Tasting profile (AI-generated)

Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry

This is the second wine of Château Lanessan, an approachable Haut-Médoc red built on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Petit Verdot. Expect classic claret character: blackcurrant and plum fruit, savoury cedar and tobacco notes, medium body and grippy but not aggressive tannins. It's a versatile, food-friendly Bordeaux meant for everyday drinking rather than long cellaring.

Where it comes from

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a large, historically influential wine region in southwestern France centred on the Gironde estuary, famous above all for its structured, ageworthy red blends.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…

Merlot

Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Les Calèches de Lanessan from?

Les Calèches de Lanessan is produced by Château Lanessan in Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France.

What grapes are in Les Calèches de Lanessan?

Les Calèches de Lanessan is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.