Château Hostens-Picant Lucullus 2003
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
An exceptional cuvée with a particularly rich aromatic bouquet; it would be a shame to drink this wine too young. Made for aging.
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Château Hostens-Picant Lucullus 2003
The wine
Lucullus, the château’s flagship cuvée, is made from grapes that are hand-harvested and then meticulously sorted. Its dark, almost black, robe has a rich and intense bouquet. The nose is a delight of fleshy fruits, coffee, liquorice, spices, black olives and wild blackberries. The texture is powerful. Cellar this wine for at least 20 years and serve with powerful and characterful dishes.
About the Producer Hostens-Picant
At a stone's throw from the Saint-Emilion appellation, in that of Sainte-Foy-de-Bordeaux (to the west), this chateau has been producing wine since the end of the Hundred Year War. It has changed owner solely four times. The estate practices environmentally-friendly viticulture on a terroir of flint, gravel, clay and limestone, and the most widely grown grape is Merlot, king of the Right Bank. Mr Derenoncourt consults the château on the steps of viticulture and vinification.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 bottle
Level : 1 NormalObservations : 1 Slightly marked label, 1 Slightly damaged labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13.5 %
Region : Bordeaux
Appellation : Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux
Owner : Yves et Nadine Hostens-Picant
Vintage : 2003
Colour : red
Service temperature : 16°
Size (in ha) : 42 hectares
Intensity : classic
Leading aroma : black fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine