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Château Haut-Piquat
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From the satellite Saint-Émilion appellation of Lussac-Saint-Émilion, this property has one of the best terroirs in Lussac, on the outskirts of the village itself. The property consists of over 40 hectares (close to 100 acres) near the summit of the hill known as Tertre de Picambeau.Seventy five percent of the property is vineyard, on clayey-limestone soil, planted to 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance in Cabernet Franc. Since 1971, the owner of the Château is M. Jean-Pierre Rivière, whose family has been in the wine business for generations. M. Rivière has done the same with this property as he has with a number of other Châteaux: renovate the buildings, improve the vineyard, and modernize the winery with the quality of wine in mind. The density of planting is 5400 vines per hectare, with plateau and sloping terrain. The vines are 20 years old on average and harvesting is done by hand. Thermo-regulated vats keep the temperatures correct for maximum fruit extraction. Vinification lasts 21 days before the aging in oak barrels and vats for 18 months. The wine is a delightful blend of modern and traditional styles with a bouquet of ripe red fruits on the nose with a smooth, earthy and silky mid-palate with ample structure and a lengthy finish. It is an elegant and sophisticated wine, reasonably priced, that does not need a special event to be enjoyed. -US Importer
From the satellite Saint-Émilion appellation of Lussac-Saint-Émilion, this property has one of the best terroirs in Lussac, on the outskirts of the village itself. The property consists of over 40 hectares (close to 100 acres) near the summit of the hill known as Tertre de Picambeau.Seventy five percent of the property is vineyard, on clayey-limestone soil, planted to 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance in Cabernet Franc. Since 1971, the owner of the Château is M. Jean-Pierre Rivière, whose family has been in the wine business for generations. M. Rivière has done the same with this property as he has with a number of other Châteaux: renovate the buildings, improve the vineyard, and modernize the winery with the quality of wine in mind. The density of planting is 5400 vines per hectare, with plateau and sloping terrain. The vines are 20 years old on average and harvesting is done by hand. Thermo-regulated vats keep the temperatures correct for maximum fruit extraction. Vinification lasts 21 days before the aging in oak barrels and vats for 18 months. The wine is a delightful blend of modern and traditional styles with a bouquet of ripe red fruits on the nose with a smooth, earthy and silky mid-palate with ample structure and a lengthy finish. It is an elegant and sophisticated wine, reasonably priced, that does not need a special event to be enjoyed. -US Importer