Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 3.36 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot58%
Malbec20%
Cabernet Sauvignon12%
Cabernet Franc10%
Classification AOC Côtes de Bergerac
Region Bergerac
Soil Limestone
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Oak Aging 15 months
Bottling Date 17 Aug 2011
Production Volume 24,300 bottles
Bottles24,300
Magnums1,500
Production Details 15 months in barrels & vats. Bottling: 17/08/2011. Density: 5,000 vines/ha. Yield: 30 hl/ha. Vine age: Merlot 25 yrs, Cabernet Sauvignon 20 yrs, Malbec 8 yrs, Cabernet Franc 15 yrs.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry, ripe fig, toasted almond, nutmeg
Palate: opulent, fruity, harmonious, long finish, finely integrated tannins
Food Pairing red meats, game, aged cheeses
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Producer Information

Address
Le Bourg, 24240 Thenac, France
Phone
+33 5 53 61 36 85
Owner
Shvidler family
Cellarmaster
Yvan Serieux

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