Château La Claymore
Château La Claymore sits in Lussac-Saint-Émilion, the northernmost satellite appellation of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux's Libournais region. The winery produces wines rooted in the classic Right Bank blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon—grapes that thrive in the area's clay and limestone soils. La Haute Lussac Saint-Émilion, the flagship offering, marries Cabernet Franc's structure with Merlot's roundness and Cabernet Sauvignon's depth, earning recognition from Wine Enthusiast and Decanter. Château Moulin de Fontmurée Lussac-Saint-Émilion follows a similar varietal composition, reflecting the winery's commitment to the region's traditional framework. Both wines demonstrate the character typical of Lussac-Saint-Émilion: medium-bodied, mineral-driven reds with moderate tannin and earthy undertones. The appellation's cooler microclimate and older vineyard parcels contribute to wines of restraint and balance rather than extraction.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast