Château Lassègue St. Émilion Grand Cru 2014 is a testament to the excellence of the Saint-Émilion terroir and the artistry of the winemaking team. Pouring into the glass, it reveals a deep, garnet-red hue, showcasing its maturity and complexity.
On the nose, this wine offers an enchanting bouquet of ripe dark fruits, including blackberry and plum, intertwined with subtle notes of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of mocha. These aromas create an intricate mosaic of scents that draw you deeper into the glass.
Upon the palate, the Château Lassègue 2014 demonstrates an exquisite fusion of flavors. The dark fruit core is complemented by layers of earthy undertones, graphite, and hints of dried herbs. The tannins, while firm, are well-integrated, providing a structured framework for the wine's nuanced profile.
Critic Ratings
Wine Enthusiast Review - Rated 92:
The Bordeaux outpost of the Jackson family winery has produced a rich wine in this vintage. It is structured with swathes of ripe black fruits. The tannins promise some serious aging for this complex ripe wine with its solid texture. Drink from 2023.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 89:
The 2014 Lassegue, which is the Saint Emilion Grand Cru owned by the Jackson Family, comes in a preposterously heavy bottle with what felt like an armour-plated capsule! It is clearly designed to impress even before the bottle has been uncorked. Deep in color, the bouquet is tightly wound with blackberry, boysenberry and light cedar notes. The new oak comes through strongly for the first 30 minutes, but thankfully it does assimilate after an hour. The palate is full-bodied and has undergone a lot of extraction. It is solid and dense, very powerful and yet what comes through is the winemaking intention rather than the essence of its terroir. However, aeration did benefit this wine, mellowing after an hour and losing just a little of its initial glossiness, manifesting more red fruit and developing a pleasant smooth texture. It needs four or five years in bottle, because that is the way this is built, but it should be worth the wait.
