2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 3.43 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot50%
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Drinking Window Keep for 10+ years
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Sites AOC Bergerac
Vine Age 20-25 years
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak barrels
Bottling Date 4 Mar 2025
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 2,000 bottles
Bottles2,000
Magnums800
Production Details 18 months in barrels, 6 months in tank.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, black cherry, crushed strawberry, roasted meat, spice, menthol
Palate: very smooth, powerful tannins, refined, remarkable balance, chocolate, black cherry finish
Food Pairing refined dishes, game, duck breast, cheese
Critics Ratings Tom Mullen: 94-95
Tom Mullen94-95
James Suckling91
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 3.34 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot50%
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Vine Age 20-25 years
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak barrels
Bottling Date 10 Jun 2023
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume 1,750 bottles
Bottles1,750
Magnums750
Production Details 24 months: 18 months in barrels, 6 months in tank. Bottling: 10/06/2023. Density: 5,000 vines/ha. Yield: 36 hl/ha. Vine age: Merlot 25 yrs, Cabernet Sauvignon 20 yrs.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, tobacco, graphite
Palate: firm tannins, great finesse, solid structure, exceptional aging potential, long impressive finish
Food Pairing filet of beef with morel mushrooms, mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Guide Hachette: Coup de Coeur 3 stars
Guide HachetteCoup de Coeur 3 stars
James Suckling93
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 3.57 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot50%
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Vine Age 20-25 years
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak barrels
Bottling Date 1 Jul 2021
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Volume
Magnums900
Production Details 18 months: 16 months in barrels, 2 months in tank. Bottling: 01/07/2021. Density: 5,000 vines/ha. Yield: 40 hl/ha. Vine age: Merlot 25 yrs, Cabernet Sauvignon 20 yrs.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, cardamom, cinnamon, dark chocolate
Palate: powerful, dense, firm fine-grained tannins, very long finish, beautiful pure fruit
Food Pairing beef, hare stew, wild boar
Producer Information
Website
Address
Le Bourg, 24240 Thenac, France
Phone
+33 5 53 61 36 85
Owner
Shvidler family
Cellarmaster
Yvan Serieux