2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.73%
pH 3.54
Grape Varieties Merlot 90%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bordeaux Superieur
Harvest Dates 18 Sep 2023 to 2 Oct 2023
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Hand-harvested; élevage lasted 12 months. Finished-wine total acidity was reported as 3.66 g/L H2SO4 equivalent, and IPT was 64.
Tasting Notes Ripe, generous fruit; subtle spices; supple tannins; silky, integrated structure; round and savory, with a broad aromatic range.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.97%
pH 3.61
Grape Varieties Merlot 90%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bordeaux Superieur
Harvest Dates 15 Sep 2022 to 28 Sep 2022
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Hand-harvested; élevage lasted 12 months. Finished-wine total acidity was reported as 3.56 g/L H2SO4 equivalent, and IPT was 62.
Tasting Notes Ripe, generous fruit; subtle spices; supple tannins; silky, integrated structure; round and savory, with a broad aromatic range.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
pH 3.49
Grape Varieties Merlot 90%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bordeaux Superieur
Harvest Dates 27 Sep 2021 to 9 Oct 2021
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Hand-harvested; élevage lasted 12 months. Finished-wine total acidity was reported as 3.55 g/L H2SO4 equivalent, and IPT was 62.
Tasting Notes Deep color; fruity and crunchy character; intense, generous red-fruit nose; structured tannins; fresh, balanced finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.24%
pH 3.59
Grape Varieties Merlot 90%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bordeaux Superieur
Harvest Dates 17 Sep 2019 to 2 Oct 2019
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Hand-harvested; élevage lasted 14 months. Finished-wine total acidity was reported as 3.55 g/L H2SO4 equivalent, and IPT was 61.
Tasting Notes Deep color; fruity and crunchy character; intense, generous red-fruit nose; structured tannins; fresh, balanced finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.44%
pH 3.71
Grape Varieties Merlot 90%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bordeaux Superieur
Vineyard Yield 43 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 18 Sep 2017 to 3 Oct 2017
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Bottling Date 12 Apr 2019
Production Volume 60,000 bottles
Bottles60,000
Tasting Notes Garnet color with purple reflections; tender, perfumed palate; persistent fruit; expressive red-fruit nose.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Chemin de la Ménagerie, 33460 Margaux-Cantenac, France
Phone
+33 5 57 88 35 91
Email
Owner
Cruse family; Françoise and Jacky Lorenzetti
Cellarmaster
Clément Di Costanzo