Landes, Cuvee Prestige, Lussac St Emilion – 2016

A distinguished expression of Bordeaux’s prestigious Right Bank, Landes Cuvée Prestige Lussac Saint-Émilion 2016 is a beautifully matured wine that embodies elegance, richness, and timeless craftsmanship. Produced from carefully selected vineyard parcels and aged to perfection, this premium vintage showcases exceptional depth, refined tannins, and remarkable complexity, reflecting the renowned terroir of the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.

Deep garnet red in color with subtle brick-red reflections, it opens with captivating aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, cassis, and plum, gracefully layered with notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, leather, vanilla, and delicate baking spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a velvety, well-integrated texture, revealing concentrated flavors of dark berries, blackcurrant, cocoa, espresso, and toasted oak. Fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity create outstanding structure, while years of careful maturation add remarkable elegance, depth, and a beautifully harmonious character.

The finish is long, smooth, and exceptionally persistent, leaving lingering notes of ripe black fruits, mocha, cedar, warm spices, and refined earthy nuances that make every sip sophisticated and memorable.

Food Pairing: Pairs exceptionally well with grilled beef tenderloin, roasted lamb, duck confit, slow-braised short ribs, wild game, mature hard cheeses, and classic French cuisine.

Serving Suggestion: Best served at 16–18°C. Decant for 45–60 minutes before serving to fully reveal its expressive aromas, layered complexity, and refined maturity.