| Brand | Chateau Lapinesse |
| Appellation | Barsac, Bordeaux, France |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Oak Treatment | French Oak |
| Aging | More than 12 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | Sémillon / 13% ABV |
Product details
Château Lapinesse Grand Vin Barsac 2021 hails from Barsac, a respected sweet-wine appellation within Graves, Bordeaux, under the stewardship of Vignobles Siozard. This Grand Vin is crafted exclusively from Sémillon grapes, hand-harvested and carefully botrytized—capturing the region’s signature noble rot. The terroir, characterized by Barsac’s sandy-limestone soils, imparts a bright mineral spine that lifts the wine’s natural sweetness. The 2021 vintage faced early challenges—frost and hail in spring—but still delivered an “excellent” result noted for its tiny yields and vibrant profile.
On the palate, the wine shows rich, unctuous layers of honeyed apricot, candied orange peel, and dried stone fruit, paired with hints of coconut and toasted nuts. Its creamy texture is balanced by energizing acidity and refined minerality, delivering an authentic and fresh expression of Barsac sweetness. Ideal pairings include fruit‑based desserts, crème brûlée with duck liver, rice pudding, or chocolate brownie, as well as tangy blue cheeses—classic companions that echo its rich, honeyed depth. Serve chilled around 8–10 °C to showcase its layers of candied fruit, nutty nuance, and lingering balance—perfect for sipping now or aging gracefully over the next decade.
