{"product_id":"lanessan-2016","title":"2016 | Château Lanessan | Haut-Médoc | France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight generations of the Bouteiller family — classic, ageworthy Haut-Médoc from a strong 2016 vintage, drinking beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lanessan has belonged to the Bouteiller family since the 18th century — eight generations on gravelly soils near the St-Julien border. A traditional Left Bank blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Petit Verdot, it's the archetypal cru bourgeois-level Médoc: structured, cedar-scented, built to age 7–20 years. Tasters call 2016 one of Lanessan's best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional Cabernet-led Médoc with a decade of aging behind it is smart, classic Bordeaux buying. \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet-dominant, gravel soils, 2016 pedigree → already drinking beautifully with more to give → at $37.99 you're pouring mature, family-estate Médoc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~60% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~35% Merlot, Petit Verdot \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaut-Médoc — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChâteau Lanessan — Bouteiller family, eight generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong 2016 vintage, drinking well now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCassis, lead pencil and fresh rose petal over a full body with round, chewy tannins, dark chocolate and a long finish.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e textbook Left Bank claret — dark fruit, cigar-box and graphite with fleshy tannin and real length. Ready now, good to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic family-estate Médoc from a top recent vintage. Exactly the bottle for a Sunday roast of beef or lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605822779646,"sku":"XXI-0723","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/ChateauLanessan16.png?v=1784420245","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/lanessan-2016","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}