Description

Wine has been produced at Château Lyonnat for centuries, and this property has an absolutely exceptional vineyard of 79 acres, planted on limestone, south facing, and with plots of very old vines. The wines always have a true sense of elegance and refinement.

Lyonnat is full of character, medium to deep cherry red with an intense nose of marinated plums, black cherries and complex, secondary aromas. Medium to full bodied, with depth, structure, well-integrated oak, and a certain elegance that contrasts with the power of the wine, this strikes an excellent balance between fruit and tannin, and offers a long finish.

Blend: 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Critical Acclaim

WE91
Wine Enthusiast
Consultant Hubert de Bouärd has given this wine a velvey texture as well as rich wood and spice flavors. The wine is generous, full bodied and dense with black fruits. The blend, with 90% Merlot, comes from one of the largest vineyards in Lussac. Drink this rich wine from 2020.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2015 Château Lyonnat is a brilliant blend, aged 18 months in new barrels. It offers loads of chalky minerality to go with classic Merlot dark fruits, dried earth, and graphite aromas and flavors. This medium to full-bodied beauty is terrific today, yet I suspect it will keep for 15+ years.
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James Suckling
Orange-peel and floral aromas with a plum and berry character. Medium to full body, firm, silky tannins and a clean finish. Drink or hold.
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Decanter
Highly perfumed and packed with fresh scents of bright black cherries, floral and freesia notes and a touch of mint and liquorice. This has high energy and exuberance to it – a really enjoyable and pungent Lussac.