60 gallon barrels are used instead of the 140 gallon pipes used in Portugal
This is Lake Chalice’s flagship single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Dillons Point Inviting ripe grapefruit aromas are neatly framed by notes of blackcurrant leaf
This 2021 Riesling opens in the glass with fragrant notes of Kaffir lime and mandarin
Layers of tropical fruit
The wine was then transferred to small barrels to finish fermentation
2018 Château Lucas, Lussac-Saint-Émilion BH 60 gallon barrels are usedChteau Lucas 2018 Lussac Saint milion is Right Bank Bordeaux in a generous, quietly mature phase. Merlot gives the wine its dark plum, black cherry and rounded fruit, while Cabernet Franc adds redcurrant, violet, dried herbs, tobacco leaf and a cool earthy lift. It feels classic rather than showy, with the warmth of the 2018 vintage now settling into a smooth, savoury register. On the palate, it is medium to full bodied, supple and reassuringly claret