Clos de l'Esperance Lussac Saint-Emilion (75cl, 14%)

Clos de l'Esperance Lussac Saint-Emilion is a 100% Merlot Bordeaux red wine from old vines, produced by Clos de l'Esperance. Founded by Jules Monroux, the estate sits on clay and limestone soils and is planted with Merlot vines over 40 years of age. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo traditional vinification with an extended 20-day maceration. The wine matures in 225-litre barriques, 500-litre demi-muids, ceramic amphoras and glass wine globes. Aromas include concentrated ripe cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, cedar, vanilla and oak, with an earthy mineral undertone. The palate is generous and medium-bodied, with sappy red and dark berry fruit, well-integrated tannins, nut shell and dark chocolate. The finish is moderately long and chewy, with black fruit, cocoa, earthiness and fine-grained tannin.