Chateau Lyonnat, Lussac-Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2016

A clear garnet-red colour and very aromatic bouquet expressing blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry and spicy notes, already promise elegant pleasure. Its great maturity is complemented by very beautiful fine and silky tannins and a plenteous freshness. The palate follows through into a impressively long aftertaste, with plenty of volume. Winery Notes The history of Lyonnat began in 1137, when the Cistercian order founded the Abbey of Faize. The abbey played an important role in developing the Libourne wine region, particularly since its wines were consumed at the British royal court. The cross overlooking the estate’s most beautiful slopes stands as a testimony to the role of the abbey in the creation of Lyonnat. At the time, the property was known as Léonat, from the Latin « Leo », Lion, and « Nat », birth. Over the years, the name changed to « Lionat » and then to « Lyonnat ». Château Lyonnat still belonged to the abbey in 1615 and the Drivet family lived there as tenant farmers. The