Reviews & Ratings
2021 Lasseter Merlot "Paysage"
Winery: Lasseter
Vintage: 2021
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Paysage"
Wine Category: Merlot
Grape blend: 73% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Sonoma Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $75
Cases produced: 270
KWG Score: 94 (based on 4 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: May 1, 2026
Wine Review: This opaque and deep garnet colored Merlot based wine from Lasseter opens with a shy blackberry and black cherry bouquet with hints of leather and black licorice. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, lush, and fresh with nice tension. The flavor profile is a blackberry and black licorice blend with notes of graphite and huckleberry. We also detected hints of oolong tea, oak, and black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and well-managed fine-grained tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this red blend with a grilled hanger steak. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Winemaking is an art form to us. Our inaugural wine is Paysage, French for countryside, or landscape painting, and it reflects our love of the art of blending for harmony, whether in colors or in this case aromas and flavors. With Merlot as the lead varietal, our 2021 wine is medium-bodied and approachable. Its pure berry flavors are enhanced by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for a rich, supple wine with balanced acidity, that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of foods.
