Happy Thursday! It's been a busy time lately, with a lot going on, especially last weekend but now things are opening up a bit in my schedule so I might actually have time to make a few posts. Tonight I've opened a bottle of Bordeaux that I recently purchased from Wines Till Sold Out, a new wine that I haven't heard of before. The 2018 La Pruladière Lussac Saint-Émilion is a blend of Merlot (98.5%) and Cabernet Franc (1.5%) from Lussac Saint-Émilion which is to the north of the Saint-Émilion known for clay-limestone soils with moderate climate for grape growing. So, let's see what this wine has to offer.
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, as you might expect from a heavy Merlot dominance. A swirl of the glass reveals aromas of leather, violet and oak with bright overtones of blackberry, blueberry and cherry. A sip reveals ample fruit with a rush of blackberry and currant that transitions easily to some notes of tart cherry and rustic wood notes midpalate. The tannins are chewy, providing for a smooth dry finish that should hold up well against the heartiest of meals.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's just a pleasant, everyday drinking red, with a hearty appeal. This wine was also a solid value at just $16, and would pair well with a variety of warm fall dishes, from braised short ribs to mushroom risotto. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled New York strip topped with some béarnaise along with steamed broccoli and a big baked potato topped with sour cream and scallions. Cheers!
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