Luccianus is the name of Gallo-Roman origin designating the town of Lussac and its vineyard dating from the 4th century. This 100% Cabernet Franc is produced from the estate oldest vines of 100 years of age and is a return to ancestral aging techniques. The amphora aging gives out a very expressive wine with a superb aromatic radiance and very silky tannins all without a woody note.
The wine shows a beautiful deep purple color. The nose is complex and rich with intense notes of fruits and spices. The palate is round and powerful with silky tannins.
"This is a rich, generous wine. Matured in amphoras, the wine comes from 100-year-old Cabernet Franc vines. It is ripe, juicy with acidity and structure, still young and will display its full glory from 2026. - Roger VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2023), 93 pts
"Fruit from 100-year-old vines aged in amphorae has produced an impressively rich wine. The bold black fruits are properly concentrated, with tannins adding their density. The wine definitely needs plenty of aging. Drink from 2026. - Roger VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2022), 93 pts
"This has aromas of blackberries, walnuts, cocoa and blueberries. Firm and compact with a medium body and tight tannins. Focused, with plenty of tension. A little closed for now. Try in 2025."
- James Suckling (December 2022), 93 pts
"A 100% Cabernet Franc wine aged entirely in amphora, interesting and worth looking for. Falls on the extremely austere side right now but has a ton of white pepper spice, a slate-filled tannic hold and raspberry/redcurrant fruits. I am interested to see how it ages, not the easiest to approach right now. Drinking Window 2022 - 2028"
- Decanter (May 2021), 91 pts
- James Suckling (March 2021), 93 pts
"Matured in amphora, this wine is ripe, smooth and spicy. A smoky element is enhanced by concentrated black fruits from 100-year-old vines. Drink this powerful wine from 2024. Suitable for vegans. - Roger VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (February/March 2022), 92 pts
"Centenarian vine Cabernet Franc aged for a year in an amphora has yielded a well-structured wine. Dense tannins are no impediment to the wine's black fruits and spicy, open character. Rich and concentrated, the wine will age and be best from 2024. - ROGER VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2021), 93 pts
- James Suckling (February 2021), 93 pts
Vignobles Lassagne is owned by Nicolas Lassagne and his wife Sabrina. It encompasses three properties, beginning with Chateau des Arnauds, which was founded 1952 by Paul Lassagne, Nicolas' grandfather. He ...
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