Anseillan

Anseillan 2020

Pauillac

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This wine grows from a unique terroir that has long been a part of Lafite’s blend. The debut 2018 vintage released in 2022, offering a chance to taste this merlot-dominant wine on its own.

Vineyard

This wine grows from plots on the Lafite-Rothschild estate that are generally cooler and later-ripening than the rest of the estate due to their northern exposures. The soils also have a higher proportion of clay than the classic Lafite terroirs.

Winemaking

Crafted in the Lafite cellars, this wine ferments in wooden, concrete and stainless steel vats. Gentle pumpovers during a 20-day maceration ensure a soft extraction, and the wine undergoes malolactic conversion. Then, the wine ages for 16 months in French oak barrels from the Tonnelleries des Domaines in Pauillac. The blend includes 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Note

Broad, rich and harmonious, this wine’s firm tannins promise excellent aging potential.

Color

Red

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Appellation

Pauillac

Alcohol

13%

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