Château Lanessan

The impressive Château Lanessan, near the small town of Saint-Julien, has a long history dating back to the fourteenth century. In 1793 it was taken over by the Delbos family and is now currently run by their descendents, the Bouteiller family. The estate stretches out over 260 hectares, 40 of which are devoted to vines with a classic mixture of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The grapes are vinified using traditional methods in wooden barrels – including a high proportion of new barrels. The resulting wine is a splendidly firm, well-produced wine offering excellent value for money – a result guaranteed with the great oenologist Paz Espejo in charge.

Rich, elegant, harmonious ... Château Lanessan. Its traditional Bordeaux style, excellent price, and potential for laying down for decades make it a splendid example of Haut-Médoc wines