Milhade
- Establish in: 1961
- Domaine size: 180 Hectares
- Location: in the heart of the Chablis vineyard in Burgundy.
Chateau Lyonnat is a very old vineyard. In the 15th century it was a big estate: 100 ha and was then official wine supplier for the Vatican. It has been acquired by the Milhade family in the 60’s and became since then their flagship.
Lyonnat
- Year: 2011
- Appélation: Lussac Saint Emilion
- Grape Variety & Blend: 100% Merlot
- Soil & Sub-Soil: Limestone-clay soil
- Situation & Exposure: In the village of Lussac, near Saint-Emilion Southern/south-eastern exposure
- Vine density per hectare: 48 Hectolitre / Hectare
- Average age of vines: 40
- Vignification: Rigorous selection at ultimate ripeness - Sorting at the cellar - Alcoholic fermentation in temperature regulated concrete tanks - Short and frequent pumping over - Long maceration for excellent tannins extraction.
- Maturing: 50 % aged in French oak barrels (1/3 new,1/3 one year old, 1/3 two years old)
- Ageing: 20 years
- Tasting Notes: Colour: deep ruby Nose: warm Ginger bread, liquorice, red fruit and vanilla aromas Palate: powerful yet rounded and well balanced tannins Pairing: red meat, lamb, wild game and cheeses. Service: decant and serve at room temperature