LEGENDE Range of Wines are Elegant and Accessible for Wine Lovers

The "Légende" range of wines offer fine, accessible wines from the main Bordeaux terroirs at affordable prices. These wines have been elegantly re-interpreted by the unique expertise of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). And with Valentine's Day celebrations, gift-giving, and special dinners coming up soon, these are wines that you will want to know about.

The name Légende, which takes its origins from the legendary history of the Domaines, has become the flagship brand of this collection of wines. The Légende range comes in five key appellations: Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Blanc, Médoc, Saint-Emilion and Pauillac. The wines are satisfying for many wine enthusiasts including millenials who currently are a growing, dynamic category of wine lovers.

Christophe Salin, President and CEO of Légende commented about the beginnings. "It all started in the nineties. We wanted to offer our consumers a discovery of the different terroirs and tastes of Bordeaux. A name had to be found, a name that could live up to its expectations. As a hint to the Rothschild family and the rich history of Château Lafite, 'Légende' was born."

The brand's fine wines include a wonderful variety of selections at price points for all budgets.

Légende Bordeaux Blanc 2016 - $17.99 Varieties: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Gris Get your best gals together and let the fun begin for Galentine's Day! The Légende Bordeaux Blanc is fresh, lively, and seductive on the palate with a refined and romantic blend of citrus notes and exotic fruits.

Légende Bordeaux Rouge 2016 - $17.99 Varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Don't show up to work empty-handed on Valentine's Day - bring a little Légende Bordeaux Rouge. With nicely oaked notes, silky tannins, and a long, fresh, and fruity finish.

Légende Médoc 2015 - $26.99 Varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot First date? No problem. Impress your latest love interest with Légende Médoc. This generous and silky wine has a full-bodied and very rounded structure.

Légende Saint-Émilion 2014 - $44.99 Varieties: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc Wine and romance have gone hand in hand for as long as we can remember. Légende Saint Emilion 2014 is the perfect bottle to pop open for a romantic night in with your significant other. With a rounded, full-bodied attack, this is a supple wine with plump, soft tannins, and a pleasantly fresh finish

Légende Pauillac 2014 - $54.99 Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot This bottle is the epitome of what makes Bordeaux so magical - all through the lens of Lafite (and very apropos that the bottle features an illustration of the gate to Lafite). This is a powerful, structured wine with well-integrated tannins and a long aromatic black pepper, licorice finish.

And Légende wines are easy to pair with your favorite foods. The Médoc 2015 with its intense ruby red color is aromatic and full-bodied. It pairs wonderfully with meats like steak or pork chops. The Bordeaux Blanc 2016 has a pale straw color with glints of green. It is very flavorful on the palate with a fresh finish. Pair this versatile white wine with oysters, seafood or a fresh salad. As you explore Légende wines, you will be sure to discover some creative pairings of your own.

Look for Légende wines when purchasing wine and dining out. For more information, visit: http://www.lafite.com/en/the-collection/legende/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Légende wines

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