Château Lespault-MartillacBordeaux, France
Why you'll love it
This Pessac-Léognan red is a beautiful expression of the appellation, offering both richness and finesse at an accessible price point.
Fewer than 6 left, but you can still mix any 6 bin end wines for the extra 10%.
Elegant and silky, with ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, and subtle smoky, minty notes. Fresh acidity and fine tannins give a long finish.
Perfect with grilled meats like steak, lamb, or roasted duck. It also pairs wonderfully with mature cheeses such as Gruyère, Comté, or a selection of French cheeses. The wine's structure and freshness make it a great match for dishes like mushroom risotto or charcuterie.
Best known in Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Coonawarra
The backbone of Bordeaux and the world's most famous red grape. Blackcurrant, cedar and firm tannins, with real ageing potential. Riper climates give plusher fruit; cooler ones more structure and leafy freshness.
Best known in Bordeaux, Italy, Chile
Soft, round and approachable. Plum, black cherry and chocolate, with gentle tannins and a plush texture. It leads the blends of Bordeaux's Right Bank, including Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and makes generous, easy-drinking reds all over the world.
Best known in Bordeaux, Australia, Spain
A Bordeaux blending grape used in small doses for colour, spice and structure. Deep violet, with blackcurrant, violets and firm tannins. In warmer places such as Australia and Spain it ripens fully and makes powerful wines on its own.
France
The world's most famous wine region. Left bank: Cabernet-led, structured, age-worthy. Right bank: Merlot-forward, plush, generous. The greatest châteaux set the global benchmark for red wine; the Entre-Deux-Mers makes brilliant dry whites.
Bordeaux, France
A historic estate in Martillac, now run by the team behind Domaine de Chevalier. The vines sit on deep gravel and the winemaking is low-extraction. Love Wine stocks the Pessac-Léognan red in 2017 and 2018.
More from Château Lespault-Martillac →From a historic Martillac estate now run by the team behind Domaine de Chevalier, using deep gravel soils and careful, low-extraction winemaking. The estate focuses on sustainable viticulture, crafting wines that express the unique terroir of the region. The 2018 vintage benefits from the sunny growing season, producing wines with both richness and freshness.
If you like these, you'll love this: If you enjoy other Pessac-Léognan wines like Château Haut-Bailly or Château Carbonnieux, or if you appreciate refined, structured Bordeaux wines from the Left Bank, this wine will resonate with you. It's perfect for fans of classic Bordeaux with a modern twist.
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