Vallon d'Arche Lussac-Saint-Emilion 2022

Situated north of the Saint-Émilion appellations, the Lussac Saint-Émilion vineyards are made up of valleys and clay-limestone plateaux forming a south-facing amphitheatre, where Merlot and Cabernet Franc flourish. Vallon d'Arche perfectly embodies its appellation and reveals its remarkable terroir.

Presentation

Terroir
Clay-limestone soils
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietals
Merlot : 77%
Cabernets : 23%
Specifications
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Serving
Serve at room temperature.
At nose
A nose revealing aromas of fresh fruit.
On the palate
A supple, easy-drinking wine with aromas of red fruits: cherry and raspberry.
Food pairings
This easy-drinking wine is perfect with herb-roasted chicken or salmon carpaccio.